You will find included with your Nextcomputing HD1710 two options for controlling Livestream Studio with the touch of a button.
- Your Livestream Studio Keyboard which is designed to match the default settings available on Livestream's Studio products. The color-coded keys make it easy to access default key commands. You can also customize the hotkeys to better fit your workflow.
- Your Skaarhoj AirFlyPro. This desktop controller is equipped with an extensive control interface including multiple programmable four-way buttons, OLED displays, and RGB multilevel metering bars. Also featured are two encoder knobs, a zoom rocker, a joystick pad, and a hall-effect T-bar. The Air Fly Pro runs the SKAARHOJ-developed open-source UniSketch OS, which is user-programmable to fit specific workflows. PoE technology simplifies setup by enabling signals and power to travel via a single cable.
Skaarhoj AirFlyPro Local Use
Your Skaarhoj AirFlyPro is setup for direct connection to your new HD1710 system by default from Nextcomputing. Use the following guide to setup and use your Skaarhoj AirFlyPro.
Unpack your Skaarhoj AirFlyPro from the box.
Connect the power and network cables as show below to your Skaarhoj AirFlyPro.
Note that you do not need to connect the USB Cable for use right out of the box.
Connect the other end of the network cable to the HD1710 as shown below. Be sure to use the left most port, as indicated below in the red box, as this has been preconfigured with network information to function with the Skaarhoj AirFlyPro
Connect the power cord to a power source. The Skaarhoj AirFlyPro will power on immediately with power.
Power on your system and start Livestream Studio
Once Livestream Studio and the Skaarhoj AirFlyPro are properly connected (roughly 30 seconds after start) you will notice that the Skaarhoj AirFlyPro displays have changed and show mapped keys to Livestream Studio Functionality. You can now begin using your Skaarhoj AirFlyPro
For additional information on your Skaarhoj AirFlyPro please visit https://www.skaarhoj.com/support/manuals/ for product manuals and YouTube Tutorials on all the features of your controller.
Skaarhoj AirFlyPro Network Use
Your Skaarhoj AirFlyPro is setup for direct connection to your new HD1710 system by default from Nextcomputing. Use the following guide to setup and use your Skaarhoj AirFlyPro over the network.
Unpack your Skaarhoj AirFlyPro from the box.
Connect the power, USB, and network cables as show below to your Skaarhoj AirFlyPro.
Please note that the network cable should be connected to the network you intend to use the Skaarhoj AirFlyPro over.
Connect the USB cable to your HD1710 System.
Connect the Power cable to a power source.
Connect the HD1710 to the same network you will be utilizing the Skaarhoj AirFlyPro over. Be sure to utilize the following power for this connection.
Once connected start up Skaarhoj Firmware Updater. This has been pre-installed and located on your desktop.
Once Firmware update loads and connects to your Skaarhoj AirFlyPro click on the IP Config option at the top
Below is the default information for the local connection in the above local setup. If at any point you need to revert, you can use this as reference. Assign appropriate network information in the IP Configuration portion of the window. This information should match the same network subnet that the HD1710 will be reachable on. Under the Device Cores section, the Livestream IP address needs to match that of the HD1710 on your network. Please obtain that information from the HD1710 and enter it here.
Click “Save Settings” at the bottom and the Skaarhoj AirFlyPro will reboot
Open Livestream Studio > Settings > Hardware Controller and accept the incoming connection from the Skaarhoj AirFlyPro.
The connection request should be coming from the same IP which you entered into the “IP Address” box in step 8. (IE: 192.168.10.99 from above)
You can now use your Skaarhoj AirFlyPro with Livestream Studio.
For additional information on your Skaarhoj AirFlyPro please visit https://www.skaarhoj.com/support/manuals/ for product manuals and YouTube Tutorials on all the features of your controller.
Skaarhoj KeyBridge Setup and Use
Your HD1710 system has also had Skaarhoj KeyBridge installed by default from Nextcomputing. This software will allow you to customize your Skaarhoj AirFlyPro for use mapping everyday repetitive commands. To setup and use your Skaarhoj AirFlyPro for use with Skaarhoj Keybridge application please utilize the following resources.
Due to the complexity and vast customization capabilities of this software, it has not been pre-configured for any mapped functions.
To learn more about this software and setup please visit the following page.
https://www.skaarhoj.com/support/keybridge/