Hardware Overview; Front Panel Overview - Ross Ultricore RCP-ME User Manual

Hardware Overview

The RCP-ME provides flexible connectivity of additional remote control panels and multi-page menu
programming.

Front Panel Overview

This section provides a general overview of the RCP-ME front panel features.
RCP-ME
1. Source and Destination Buttons
By default, the 20 buttons in the top row of the RCP-ME are assigned as sources and the 20 buttons in the bottom
row are assigned as destinations.
2. LCD Screen
The LCD screen shows the current source, destination, and any status indicators.
LCD Screen Overview
For help on adjusting the contrast, see "Adjusting the Contrast for the LCD" on page 77.
Chop Indicator
Protection Indicator
Default Screen
The default screen shows the currently selected destination and source. If you select another destination, the name
of this destination is shown in the bottom line of the screen, the name of the last-selected source for that destination
is shown in the top line of the screen, and the corresponding buttons on the RCP-ME are illuminated.
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Pressing destination buttons does not cause a routing switcher to switch. A switch is only made when you press a
source/crosspoint/macro button then the
Message Screen
A message screen describes an activity or the status of levels in a breakaway. It returns to the default screen after a
brief moment.
RCP-ME User Guide (v4.0)
Figure 1.1 Front Panel of an RCP-ME
SRC: xxxxxxxxxx
1 2 3 4
C
DST: xxxxxxxxxx
L
Breakaway Warning Indicator
Figure 1.2 Features of the LCD Screen on the RCP-ME
button if assigned.
TAKE
SRC: Server 1
1 2 3 4
DST: VTR 2
Figure 1.3 Example of the Default Screen
SRC: Server 1
1 2 3 4
DST: VTR 2
Source Label
Destination Label
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