TeleAdapt Roomcast TA-2400 Installation And Configuration Manual

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TeleAdapt Roomcast
Installation Guide
TeleAdapt Roomcast TA-2400
Installation and Configuration Guide
Copyright 2016 TeleAdapt Ltd
Revision 2.1
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May 2018

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  • Page 1 TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide TeleAdapt Roomcast TA-2400 Installation and Configuration Guide Copyright 2016 TeleAdapt Ltd Revision 2.1 1 30 May 2018...
  • Page 2 TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide Revision 2.1 2 30 May 2018...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide Contents Products Covered By This Guide Important Safety Instructions Approval Information What Is Included In The Box Preparation For Installation Installation Setup Wizard and Cloning Admin Mode Common Configurations Bluetooth Audio and Guest HDMI Passthrough Pairing Roomcast Remotes...
  • Page 4 TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide Revision Date Changes 10th November 2016 Initial issue 31st May 21017 Updated Approval Information. Changed RoomCast to Roomcast. 13th July 2017 Additional Approval Information 28th December 2017 Dial pairing instructions updated 9th May 2018 Setup wizard, cloning, wireless client and IPTV added.
  • Page 5: Products Covered By This Guide

    TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide Products Covered By This Guide This guide covers the TeleAdapt Roomcast, TA-2400. Roomcast brings video and audio streaming to hotel guest rooms and is based on Google Chromecast technology. TA-2400 - Roomcast Revision 2.1 5 30...
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions carefully before attempting any installation. Follow all instructions and heed all warnings. These instructions should be kept for future reference. This equipment must be installed in strict accordance with these instructions.
  • Page 7: Approval Information

    TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide Approval Information EMC Directive 2014/30/EU • EN 55022:2010+AC:2011 • EN 55024:2010 • EN 55032:2012+AC:2013 • EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013 • IEC 61000-4-2 ed2.0 (2008-12);IEC 61000-4-3 ed3.2 Consol. with am1&2 (2010-04) IEC 61000-4-4 ed3.0 (2012-04);IEC 61000-4-5 ed3.0 (2014-05);IEC 61000-4-6 ed4.0 (2013-10) IEC 61000-4-8 ed2.0 (2009-09);IEC 61000-4-11 ed2.0 (2004-03)
  • Page 8: What Is Included In The Box

    TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide What Is Included In The Box Quantity Item Roomcast main unit Antenna Wall/under-desk bracket M4 x 5mm screws 25mm wood screws Cable ties Velcro adhesive strip Installation guide Depending upon the version of Roomcast ordered there may also be a push-button remote included in the box.
  • Page 9 TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide In addition you will also need : - an IEC C7 mains cable for your country, - an HDMI cable, - an Ethernet cable. For an improved guest experience there is also an optional Roomcast Dial which can be placed in the room : - Roomcast Dial (TA-2402).
  • Page 10: Preparation For Installation

    TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide Preparation For Installation Location Roomcast can be installed in a range of locations. Typically it would be installed either behind the TV or under a desk. If installing behind the TV ensure there is at least 45mm (1.75”) clearance between the wall and the rear of the TV.
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  • Page 12 The supplied push-button remote should be pre-paired with the Roomcast. If for any reason this is not the case or if you have a dial remote then see separate pairing instructions in the Additional Information section of this guide. Other connectivity options may be available, please contact TeleAdapt for further information. Revision 2.1 12 30...
  • Page 13: Installation

    TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide Installation Before starting the installation make sure you have read and understood the “Important Safety instructions”. Step 1 SW1 OFF = LED’s disabled SW1 ON = LED’s enabled Set the DIP switches. Only SW1 is read by Roomcast.
  • Page 14 TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide Step 6 If guest HDMI passthrough is required attach the additional cable from the guest accessible HDMI outlet to the HDMI Guest port of Roomcast. Step 7 Tidy up and secure cables with the supplied cable ties.
  • Page 15: Setup Wizard And Cloning

    To simplify generation of the RC_Configuration.json clone file, use a web browser and enter the URL http:// rc.teleadapt.com/custom/config. Set the default values you require using the web form, any parameters you leave unspecified will be omitted from the generated file and the Setup Wizard will prompt you for missing settings when it runs.
  • Page 16 TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide Static Passcodes - RC_Passcodes.json By default Roomcast will generate WiFi passcodes dynamically. From Roomcast software revision 4.20 however it is also possible for passcodes to be statically assigned to rooms, that is each room has a unique passcode, but that passcode never changes for that room.
  • Page 17 TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide If a valid configuration file is found on a USB drive, then the default settings will be displayed. Select “Yes” to continue if these settings are correct. The Setup Wizard will now request you set any parameters it does not already have values for.
  • Page 18 TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide On completion you will again be shown a summary configuration. If the configuration is correct select “Apply Changes”, you will be asked to confirm application of the configuration. Select “Yes” to proceed. The settings will be applied. If you have made any network settings changes you will see a screen saying “Network Setting”...
  • Page 19 TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide 10. Remove the USB drive if used. Forcing the setup wizard to run If for any reason you need to re-run the Setup Wizard it will be necessary to reset the Setup Wizard has-run flag. To do this go to the feedback screens and select “Whatever”. Now press the down arrow key on the Roomcast remote 10 times.
  • Page 20: Admin Mode

    TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide Admin Mode If you are unable to use the Setup Wizard or for other configuration tasks then use Admin mode. To access Admin mode go About/Feedback and select feedback level “Struggled” twice within 20 seconds. You will be presented with a screen requesting a PIN code.
  • Page 21 TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide When the PIN is entered correctly you should see a screen similar to that shown below. Under Room Settings configure the room number plus any other settings you need to change and then click ‘ A pply’.
  • Page 22 TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide Scroll to “Exit Admin Mode” and click to exit. Roomcast is now ready to use. Revision 2.1 22 30 May 2018...
  • Page 23: Common Configurations

    The following configurations are the most common and should require little or no change to the existing network infrastructure. Do not hesitate to contact TeleAdapt for more information on these configurations or if you require a configuration that is not shown here.
  • Page 24 TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide Roomcast generated PAN and routes the IPTV stream to the LAN2 port on the rear of Roomcast. LAN2 is in turn connected to the TV IPTV port. Configure the assigned VLAN IDs in the Network Settings section of the Admin Mode screens.
  • Page 25: Bluetooth Audio And Guest Hdmi Passthrough

    TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide Bluetooth Audio Streaming and Guest HDMI Passthrough In addition to the video streaming functions, Roomcast also supports audio streaming using Bluetooth and guest HDMI passthrough. Bluetooth Audio Streaming When the guest activates Bluetooth audio streaming by selecting the Music button, then Roomcast makes itself temporarily visible as a Bluetooth audio receiver.
  • Page 26: Pairing Roomcast Remotes

    TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide Pairing Roomcast Remotes Pairing - Dial 1. Make sure the Roomcast is powered on. 2. If the dial is attached to a base, then remove the base retaining screw to detach the base. 3. The pairing button can be reached with a paperclip inserted in the small pinhole in the base of the Dial.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Ensure CEC is enabled on the TV. Different TV brands may refer to this by different names, for example Samsung call it AnyNet+, LG call it SimpLink and Philips call it EasyLink. Next Steps: If CEC is enabled then contact TeleAdapt about integration with your particular TV make/ model.
  • Page 28: Warranty

    TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide Warranty Please see TeleAdapt “Sales Terms & Conditions” which are available at http://www.teleadapt.com/ teleadapt/sales-terms-conditions.html Revision 2.1 28 30 May 2018...
  • Page 29: Legal

    TeleAdapt Roomcast Installation Guide Legal Google Chromecast, Google Chrome and Android are trademarks of Google Inc. Roomcast is a trademark of TeleAdapt Ltd. All other trademarks are acknowledged as the property of their respective owners.
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  • Page 30: Contact Detail

    Dubai Media City Thuraya Tower 1 Office 1008 PO Box 500344 Dubai Tel: +971 367 8283 Asia TeleAdapt HK, Ltd Unit G, 15/F, Block 2 Leader Industrial Center No. 188-202 Texaco Road Tseun Wan Hong Kong Tel: +852 2780 9020 Revision 2.1...

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