The extron ipcp pro series ip link pro control processors integrate ethernet connection into av systems to allow users to remotely control, monitor, and troubleshoot av equipment, including display devices and switchers (16 pages)
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Attach one of the RS-232 cables provided with the RCP 2000 between the RS-232 port on the rear panel of the ISS and the To Switcher port on the rear panel of the RCP 2000; or attach a network cable between the ISS and RCP 2000 rear panel Ethernet ports.
Chapter 1 • Introduction Six sizes of male-to-male RS-232 cables are provided with the ............1-1 RCP 2000, any of which can be used to connect the SGA or Features ..................1-2 ISS switcher’s RS-232 port to the RCP 2000’s To Switcher (RS-232) port.
Appendix A • Specifications, Parts, and Accessories ..................A-1 Specifications ................. A-2 Part Numbers ................A-3 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners. Chapter One 68-792-01 Rev. C 03 05 Introduction Features RCP 2000 • Table of Contents...
The RCP 2000 offers bi-directional Ethernet communication for the ISS 108/408, and RS-232 communication for both the ISS and the SGS 408. The RCP 2000 allows a switch to occur from either the RCP or the seamless switcher while the other device is being updated.
Select a different input to check for an image. Reset button — Use an Extron Tweeker or a small screwdriver to press this recessed button to reset the RCP 2000 unit. See Resetting the Unit in chapter 3 for additional information.
RCP 2000 to ISS 108/408, SGS 408 RS-232 link Both ends of the RS-232 cable must be terminated with a 9-pin The following diagram is an example of the RCP 2000 connected male D connector. See figure 2-3 for RS-232 pin assignments.
Installation, cont’d • When connecting the RCP 2000 directly (no intermediate RCP 2000 Remote Control Panel device present, such as a network hub) to the ISS 108/408, you must use a crossover cable. See the table on the next page for RJ-45 crossover cable connections.
Transmit and Receive LEDs — These LEDs flicker whenever to be connected for low intensity illumination of the control Ethernet data is being transmitted or received by the RCP 2000. panel. The data traffic is between the RCP and the SGS 408 or the Lamp dimmer control —...
To adjust the vertical centering, rotate the V adjustment press the desired picture control button and rotate this knob to knob. make the adjustment. To adjust the horizontal centering, rotate the H adjustment knob. RCP 2000 • Operation RCP 2000 • Operation...
For a description of each effect, and the technique to implement it, see the instructions for the effect in The different types of wipes available on the RCP 2000 are this section. Unless otherwise indicated, the effects are available described in this section.
LCD screen, showing the currently selected wipe. Rotate the Adjust knob next to the buttons and select a wipe from the 21 choices presented in sequence (see figure 3-8 on the next page). RCP 2000 • Operation RCP 2000 • Operation...
Implementing an effect The LCD screen displays “Unit reset” when the Mode 1 To implement an effect after it has been set up on the RCP 2000, reset is complete. follow these steps. (For a title effect, see Implementing a title, on Nothing happens if the second, momentary press does the next page.)
Operation, cont’d Mode 3 — Pressing and holding the Reset button until the front R E S E T RCP 2000 Remote Control Panel M O D E 3 panel LCD display shows “Reset Mode 3” (10 seconds), then immediately pressing the button momentarily (for less than one second) causes an absolute system reset to factory defaults.
Press the Size button and use the H adjust knob to change the third block of the address. The RCP 2000 unit ships with default server (ISS) and client • Press the Center button and use the H adjust knob to (RCP) IP addresses, as well as Subnet Mask and Gateway change the fourth block of the address.
Once the IP addresses have been changed, if required, you can of the RCP unit and to access the Web pages for the controlled contact and control the RCP 2000 by using Web pages that are switcher. The System Settings screen can be accessed from the resident, in firmware, on the RCP unit.
CAUTION cause your RCP unit to stop functioning. The original factory-installed firmware is permanently available on the RCP 2000. If the attempted upload of new firmware fails for any reason, the RCP 2000 reverts to the factory-installed firmware. RCP 2000 • Remote Control...
To delete a file from the RCP unit, find the file on the file list and select the Delete check box. When you are ready to delete the selected file(s), click the Delete Files button. RCP 2000 • Remote Control RCP 2000 • Remote Control...
Remote Control, cont’d RCP 2000 Remote Control Panel Figure 4-7— ISS Control screen Appendix Using network switcher control To use network switcher control, follow these steps: Set the level of control desired: video/audio, video only, or audio only. Select the Program (output) that you want to switch.
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Compliances ......... CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, AS/NZS, ICES MTBF ..........30,000 hours Warranty ........3 years parts and labor Specifications are subject to change without notice. RCP 2000 • Specifications, Parts, and Accessories RCP 2000 • Specifications, Parts, and Accessories...
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Specifications, Parts, and Accessories, cont’d RCP 2000 • Specifications, Parts, and Accessories RCP 2000 • Specifications, Parts, and Accessories...
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