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KALEIDO-RCP2 Ethernet Remote Control Panel and KM Gateway Installation and Operation Manual M735-9902-105 2022-12-19 www.grassvalley.com...
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Kaleido-RCP2 Installation and Operation Manual Document History See the Release Notes for more information about the features added to this product. Document Number Publication Date Notes M735-9902-105 2016-07-07 Initial release. M735-9902-105 2022-12-18 Update to new layout. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection...
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Grass Valley believes this environmental information to be correct but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy since it is based on data received from sources outside our company. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Kaleido-RCP2 Installation and Operation Manual Safety and EMC Standards This equipment complies with the following standards: Safety Standards Information Technology Equipment - Safety Part 1 EN60950-1: 2006 Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business Equipment. UL1419 (4 Edition) Standard for Safety – Professional Video and Audio equipment (UL file number E193966)
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EMC Performance of Cables and Connectors Grass Valley products are designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the appropriate European EMC standards. In order to achieve this performance in real installations it is essential to use cables and connectors with good EMC characteristics.
• Note: Multi-function keyboards or numeric keypads that have a built-in USB hub do not work when connected to the Kaleido-RCP2. No other device than a mouse, a numeric keypad without USB hub, a keyboard without USB hub or special function keys can be connected to the Kaleido-RCP2.
Kaleido-RCP2 2 USB Ports Two kinds of power sources are supported: • midspan power source injector into an existing Ethernet network, and • power sourcing Ethernet switch. Full redundancy is obtained with both supplies present at the same time. Ethernet connectivity is 10/100 Mbps.
Kaleido-RCP2 Installation and Operation Manual Layout Presets The ten numbered keys laid out across the top of the panel are used to recall saved layouts to the monitor wall, and are also used to save layout. • Pressing and holding one of the preset buttons for 8 seconds will store the current layout to that button, allowing the user to easily return to it later.
• Note: To reset the control panel, simultaneously press ESC, ENTER, and DEL. Configuration Before you can use your Kaleido-RCP2 to operate your Kaleido system, you must set up the Ethernet connection between the two devices. • Note: The Kaleido-RCP2 is powered through the RJ-45 Ethernet connector. There is no power ON/OFF button, so the device is ON when a powered Ethernet cable is connected.
IP address by a DHCP server. • If no DHCP server can be found, the Kaleido-RCP2 will default to its static IP address. • The time-out period before the Kaleido-RCP2 defaults to its static address is about 1 minute.
Kaleido-RCP2 Selecting a Room Kaleido-RCP2 Configuration menu summary Selecting a Room Use the Configuration menu to select the room you wish to access with your KaleidoRCP2—the ON AIR room, for example. Once you select the room, you can log on as a specific user, corresponding to one of the login positions that are available for this room only.
Kaleido-RCP2 Installation and Operation Manual Action LCD indication Other buttons Configuration Press and hold the ENTER Digit keys 2 (UP) and 8 button until the ESC button ROOM SELECTION (DOWN), and the lights up to access the ENTER and ESC Configuration menu, buttons are lit;...
Setting an IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway The table below shows how to set a fixed IP address for a Kaleido-RCP2 unit. As an example, the IP address will be changed from 10.0.3.191 to 192.168.0.10. This task is performed by using the Configuration menu.
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Note: If you changed any of the network parameters (IP address, subnet mask or gateway), the Kaleido-RCP2 unit will reboot. When you change the DHCP mode, the device must be restarted for the new option to take effect. This is done automatically but only after you exit the Configuration menu. You can...
Kaleido systems in its own subnet. Notes: • To navigate the Kaleido-RCP2 menu, press the 2 key to move up, or the 8 key to move down. • There is no need to configure unicast IP addresses for Kaleido systems on the same subnet as the Kaleido-RCP2.
Unicast IP addresses All three host IP address parameters set to 10.0.3.70 and disabled by default In addition, the current room and login position are erased from the Kaleido-RCP2 memory. Action LCD indication Other buttons Press and hold the ENTER...
• A copy of the Kaleido-RCP2 firmware update file is on the PC. To prepare the firmware update: 1 Open the Kaleido-RCP2 Updater utility from a PC located on the same network as the Kaleido-RCP2 you wish to update. 2 Type the name of the firmware data file you wish to use to upgrade your RCP2 unit in the Firmware data file box.
Transferring the new firmware data to the main memory takes several minutes. Do not disconnect the Kaleido-RCP2 while it is updating its firmware, as this may result in a fatal error. In this event, it will be necessary to return the unit to Grass Valley to be reprogrammed.
Verification (step 3 of 3) To verify that your RCP2 is updated properly: 1 On the Kaleido-RCP2, press and hold ENTER until the ESC button lights up, to access the Configuration menu. 2 Select the option DEVICE INFO, and then press ENTER.
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You may require a password to log on. A room is supposed to be already set through the configuration menu of the device. Here is a graphical summary of the login menu as it appears on the Kaleido-RCP2’s LCD display:...
• All other keys on the Kaleido-RCP2 are disabled (LEDs off). • The LCD display is off. • Any peripherals (e.g. mouse, keyboard) connected to the Kaleido-RCP2's USB ports are also disabled. The purpose of the panel enable function is to lock the user interface of the remote, thus avoiding any accidental access to the Kaleido system.
Kaleido-RCP2 Installation and Operation Manual Specifications Ethernet port Signal 100/10 BASE-T, (IEEE 802.3AF) Connector RJ-45 with LED and 48 V power USB ports Signal 1USB 2.0 (for low speed HID devices only, compatible with 1.1) Connector 2 USB host connectors (mouse and...
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