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Remote control

The miniDSP Flex Eight has several options for remote control of key runtime functions.

The miniDSP Flex Eight has several options for remote control of key runtime functions.

Using the miniDSP remote

The infrared remote control provided with the miniDSP Flex Eight controls all key runtime functions.

Stock miniDSP remote control

Standby

Put the miniDSP Flex Eight into standby and take it out again.

Mute

Mute and unmute audio output.

Volume

Reduce or increase the volume. Each press changes the volume by 0.5 dB. Holding down a button will accelerate volume change to 3 dB steps.

Media control
Have no effect with the Flex Eight.

Dirac Live

Enable or disable Dirac Live filtering. Has an effect only if the miniDSP Flex Eight is upgraded with Dirac Live.

Source selection

Cycle through the available input sources in order: TOSLINK, SPDIF (coax), USB, Bluetooth.

Preset (1 through 4)

Switch to the selected preset. It will take a few seconds for the preset selection to complete while the processor loads the new filters from its flash memory into the DSP.

Using a third-party programmable remote

A third-party programmable remote can be used with the miniDSP Flex Eight. Use the remote codes listed below.

Code Function
35 CA 0E F1 Next Input Source
35 CA 01 FE Preset 1
35 CA 02 FD Preset 2
35 CA 05 FA Preset 3
35 CA 00 FF Preset 4
35 CA 0A F5 Volume Up
35 CA 09 F6 Volume Down
35 CA 0C F3 Mute/Unmute
35 CA 06 F9 Filter On/Off
35 CA 22 DD ANALOG
35 CA 23 DC TOSLINK
35 CA 24 DB SPDIF
35 CA 25 DA USB
35 CA 26 D9 BT
35 CA 41 BE Rewind (BT Only)
35 CA 42 BD Fast-forward (BT Only)
35 CA 43 BC Play (BT Only)
35 CA 40 BF Standby

Programming a Logitech Harmony remote

The miniDSP Flex Eight can be used with a Logitech®️ Harmony®️ remote. The same functions as the stock remote are programmed into the Harmony database. In addition, you can set up buttons for direct input source selection (instead of cycling through input sources).

The procedure is as described in the application note linked below, except that you should select "minidsp flex" as the device instead of "shd".

Harmony remote control of miniDSP

Info

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Android/iOS control app

miniDSP Android/iOS control app

With the addition of a miniDSP Wi-DG Wi-Fi to USB bridge, the miniDSP Flex Eight can be remote-controlled from a phone or tablet running Android or iOS (iPhone/iPad).

For more information, see this application note:

If you're keen to just get started, here are the direct links to the app:

Note that currently the miniDSP Control App cannot be used over the Bluetooth connection. It will work only if a Wi-DG is connected to the USB port of the miniDSP Flex Eight.

Warning

If the USB port is being used for iOS/Android app control via the Wi-DG, it cannot be used for USB Audio streaming.