DSAN PerfectCue Mini
PerfectCue Mini: cues, USB and backup control
Prepare slide advancement with PerfectCue Mini: transmitter, computers, USB and venue rehearsal. Ask GLMedia about rental or purchase and setup.
Model and scope
To let a speaker advance slides, agree on whether cues go to an operator or act on the computers. We can help define that path and rehearse the transmitter with the intended presentation and backup.
DSAN PerfectCue Mini, reference PC-MINI, sends visual and audible cues to an operator or controls a presentation through USB. It differs from PerfectCue Micro and the larger PerfectCue receiver.
Transmitter, buttons and receiver labels may vary. Identify each component before copying a configuration; Mini lacks the larger PerfectCue’s belt-pack intercom pass-through.
Video, monitoring and control
- Radio and cues
- Communication at 433.92 MHz with 256 DIP-addressed channels. The manufacturer states a nominal range of 300 ft; check coverage from the actual speaker position during rehearsal. Confirm transmitter type and battery.
- USB A and B
- Two programmable USB connections control two computers. They appear as standard USB keyboards without special drivers. Delivery depends on enabled outputs and the active window on each computer.
- Interconnection and power
- RJ45 and XLR connect cue lights, carrying proprietary data and power. Do not connect them to Ethernet, PoE or audio equipment. Use the DSAN supply specified for the revision; USB operation does not power every linked accessory.
Show use and alternatives
For speaker presentations, we can prepare slide control, main and backup computers and a return showing the information they need. First agree whether the speaker triggers the presentation or cues an operator. For precisely timed videos, we can evaluate operator-triggered playback elsewhere; the transmitter does not replace cue design or rehearsal of the talk.
A description of the talk is enough to start: who advances, which videos are involved, and what the speaker needs to see. Once the file and software are defined, we can prepare cues, main and backup, and rehearse with the presenter. The proposal scopes control, confidence display, and operator support.
System requirements
A PC-MINI receiver and compatible transmitter with matching address and the battery specified for that transmitter. Mini does not determine button count.
USB cables and prepared computers, with the correct backup file and position. External power and compatible accessories when linking units.
Distinguish slide advancement from notes view, confidence display and a timer: if the speaker needs these, the proposal should evaluate those functions and their separate displays or equipment. Agree on what each computer receives and who confirms main and backup positions match. Check compatibility with the actual application, adapters and transmitter.
Basic preparation
- Identify revision, transmitter and power. Check matching DIP addresses; use the official table when mixing generations with different switch counts.
- Enable RF reception. For linked units, the current manual specifies Remote Control ON on the receiving unit and OFF downstream; older revisions use Master/Slave. Check actual labels.
- Test visual/audible cues first, then USB on each computer. Enable intended connections and focus the presentation application.
- To change keystrokes, use the PC-MINI programmer on Windows through USB A with the specified power supply. Save the configuration and verify every button on both computers before the event.
- Rehearse forward, back, blank if present and backup switching from the presenter position. Check actual screens as well as cue reception.
Use and troubleshooting questions
- The receiver detects the button, but the presentation does not advance. What should we test?
- Do USB A and B allow two independent presenters on one receiver?
- What should I check if a button opens another app or sends an unexpected command?
- Can a speaker advance slides and trigger videos with the same remote?
- Does PerfectCue Mini also display speaker notes and remaining time?
The receiver detects the button, but the presentation does not advance. What should we test?
The light confirms cue reception, not execution by the application. Check USB, enabled outputs, keyboard recognition, programming and window focus.
Test each computer separately. Using its own keyboard helps distinguish an application command from the control path.
Test advancement with the final presentation and observe whether a slide, animation or video responds. That distinction helps prepare the transmitter and correct sequence; a receiver arrow does not confirm what happened on screen.
Do USB A and B allow two independent presenters on one receiver?
They are two USB destinations, not two independent RF receivers. Define which buttons and outputs should act before assigning transmitters.
For main and backup, check file, position and advancement on both. Receiving the same keystroke does not correct an already mismatched slide.
What should I check if a button opens another app or sends an unexpected command?
Preserve programming and record button, computer and context. Compare assigned commands, active window and behavior with a single unit, then check interconnection and RF reception on linked units.
Compare proposed changes with the saved programming and DSAN instructions before applying them. If the unexpected behavior persists, send DSAN support the revision, configuration and symptom to establish the next step before resuming operation.
Can a speaker advance slides and trigger videos with the same remote?
DSAN describes videos configured within the click sequence. Starting and reversing them affects later advancement; check the PowerPoint version and rehearse every step with the final file. Do not assign a universal keystroke without testing.
We can prepare a cue list and test main and backup with the speaker. If video needs precise triggering or independence from slides, we compare operated playback and signal switching as an alternative to controlling everything from one transmitter.
Does PerfectCue Mini also display speaker notes and remaining time?
PerfectCue Mini sends cues and keyboard commands; notes and a timer require a separate display system. A cue light does not show the slide or remaining speaking time.
We can evaluate a remote with an operator, confidence monitor, and timer according to the speaker’s needs. Tell us whether they need the current slide, next slide, notes, or time; each view needs its own software and display path. If undecided, start with the talk workflow and compare options.
Checks by symptom
| Symptom | Check | What it separates |
|---|---|---|
| No cue received | Battery, address and RF reception. | Transmitter versus receiver. |
| Cue visible, no advance | Enabled USB, keystroke and focus. | Reception versus application. |
| Double advance | RF and interconnection on each unit. | Topology versus button press. |
| Only backup fails | File, position and that computer’s USB. | Control versus synchronization. |
Limits and precautions
Interconnection ports can carry power: use them only as DSAN specifies. Do not patch these cables into audio or network systems.
Check USB adapter compatibility with the actual computer. Do not assume a programmer for a different PC-Micro revision supports PC-MINI.
If the transmitter includes a laser, follow its specific instructions and do not point it at people. Pointer operation does not establish cue reception or slide advancement.
Official documentation
Main and backup presentations out of step
Show scenario
The remote reaches the receiver, but one computer is on another slide while the speaker continues.
A solution we can quote
We can prepare control and backup: matching files, starting position, active application, and actual commands. Agree who watches both outputs and decides to recover position.
Another option to compare
For complex animations or frequent intervention, we can compare direct speaker control with cues to an operator. We can also agree on a holding image where the presentation needs one.
Rehearsal before audience admission
Before audience admission, run the slides, animations and videos on both computers. Simulate a missed command and rehearse with the operator how to recover the position while watching the output the audience will see.
To prepare a proposal
Send a presentation sample and tell us who operates and what backup exists; the final file can follow later.
Does sending the same key again synchronize two different positions?
No. The same command does not itself correct the mismatch; check and recover the agreed position.
Does the receiver light prove the slide advanced?
No: it confirms the cue, not the application result. Check focus, USB, and the command on both machines.
Manufacturer documentation
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