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- Page 1 USER MANUAL MANUALE D’USO MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG RDNET CONTROL 2 Master Control Unit...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
RCF S.p.A. will not assume any responsibility for the incorrect installation and / or use of this product. - Page 3 (wall, ceiling, structure, etc.), and the components used for attachment (screw anchors, screws, brackets not supplied by RCF etc.), which must guarantee the security of the system / installation over time, also considering, for example, the mechanical vibrations normally generated by transducers.
- Page 4 IMPORTANT NOTES IMPORTANT NOTES To prevent the occurrence of noise on microphone / line signal cables, use screened cables only and avoid putting them close to: Equipment that produces high-intensity electromagnetic fields (for example, high power transformers). Mains cables. Loudspeaker lines. OPERATING PRECAUTIONS OPERATING PRECAUTIONS Never force the control elements (keys, knobs, etc.
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Page 5: Product Informations
WHICH HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO GUARANTEE RELIABILITY AND HIGH PERFORMANCES PRODUCT INFORMATIONS RDNET CONTROL 2 is an hardware interface to connect RCF RDNET compatible devices to a Personal Computer (PC) by means of an USB connection. The RDNET system was purposely developed to create a data network for monitoring and command of more systems. -
Page 6: Controls And Functions
This indicator light, green LED, lights up to indicate that device is on and powered by USB. USB CONNECTOR USB type B connector, for computer link, by means of cable provided. The RDNET CONTROL 2 is powered by USB connector. - Page 7 RJ45 CONNECTOR CH1 Connector for Subnet 1 RDNET connection by means of CATS cable. For connections refer to “CHANNEL CONNECTIONS” paragraph. If this connector is used DO NOT CONNECT the connector CH1 XLR socket XLR CONNECTOR CH1 Connector for Subnet 1 RDNET connection. For connections refer to “CHANNEL CONNECTIONS”...
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Page 8: Channel Connection
2 unit can be connected to max 32 compatible devices (linked in “daisy-chain”). Example: the RDNET CONTROL 2 port 1 is connected to the DATA IN input of a TTL55-A loudspeaker, of which DATA LINK parallel output is linked to the input of the following TTL55-A loudspeaker. -
Page 9: Notes About The Rdnet Software
RCF RDNET system only. lt is not allowed to modify or change or try to decompile this software. In no event shall RCF be liable to end-users for any damage whatsoever, including but not limited to financial damages for loss of business profits or business information due to the software use or inability to use this product. - Page 10 Click the NEXT> button to proceed. The wizard reminds you that it is necessary to disconnect the USB cable between the computer and the RDNET CONTROL 2 unit in order to install A drivers properly. Check if the USB cable is actually disconnected...
- Page 11 While waiting, the installation progressbar is shown. As soon as the installation ends (nor), the “Installation Complete” window will appear. Click the CLOSE button to exit. Connect the USB cable between the computer and the RDNET CONTROL 2 before running the PC software.
- Page 12 RDNET SOFTWARE USE As soon as the RDNET CONTROL 2 unit is turned on, all devices will be listed and cyclically scanned (“polling”). Every listed device confirms its state by turning its LINK LED on. 10 times a second, each device is checked in a single daisy-chain and (when required) the current state is sent to the PC software.
- Page 13 OPTIONS Online: it enables the link between the PC and the RDNET CONTROL 2 unit. Register Again: reconfiguration and digital re-addressing of all audio devices connected to RDNET (to be used in case of communication errors). Config: 2 protection levels, Setup and Concert. In each level, it is possible to enable (or disable for safety reasons) one or more of the 5 listed functions: Live Eq Gain: it enables the real-time GAIN setting (in...
- Page 14 HOW TO UPGRADE THE RDNET CONTROL 2 UNIT FIRMWARE HOW TO UPGRADE THE RDNET CONTROL 2 Link the RDNET CONTROL 2 unit to the computer through the USB UNIT FIRMWARE cable and turn it on without connecting any device. Wait until its front panel LEDs stop flashing .
- Page 15 ASSING AN OBJECT TO A GROUP ASSIGN AN OBJECT TO A GROUP Each object can be assigned to a group in order to get parameter value changes common to all objects that belong to the same group. Right-click with the mouse on the object and choose ‘Assign to Group’, then the proper group (from A to S, for example ‘A’).
- Page 16 NORMALLY THE SIGNAL PHASE DOES NOT NEED TO BE INVERTED. THE PHASE INVERSION MAY BE USEFUL TO COMPENSATE OR MINIMISE POSSIBLE UNDESIRED ACOUSTICAL DESTRUCTIVE INTERFERENCES, DUE TO PARTICULAR LOUDSPEAKER POSITIONS. SAVE: it sends and stores the equalization to the selected device. SEND: it sends (without storing) the equalization to the selected device.
- Page 17 Select “Remove RDNet” to remove the software. Then click the Finish button to proceed. An alternative way to remove the software (in Windows): Start > Programs > RCF Group >RDNet > Uninstall Click Yes to confirm. NOTE Each device can have different parameters.
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Page 18: Specifications
Dimensions (w, h, d) 111 mm, 40.5 mm, 89.5 mm Net weight 175 gr RDNET CONTROL 2 IS READY FOR USE WITH SOME DEVICES EX. DVA T12. OTHER DEVICES MAY BE ADDED SUCCESSIVELY, DOWNLOADING THE SOFTWARE FOR RDNET CONTROL 2... - Page 19 HEADQUARTERS: RCF S.p.A. Italy tel. +39 0522 274 411 e-mail: info@rcf.it RCF UK tel. 0844 745 1234 Int. +44 870 626 3142 e-mail: info@rcfaudio.co.uk RCF France tel. +33 1 49 01 02 31 e-mail: france@rcf.it RCF Germany tel. +49 2203 925370 e-mail: germany@rcf.it...
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