Clear-Com RCS-2700 User Manual
CLEAR-COM ENCORE
RCS-2700 PROGRAMMABLE SOURCE ASSIGNMENT PANEL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
RCS-2700 Programmable Assignment Panel Instruction Manual
© 2007 Vitec Group Communications Ltd. All rights reserved.
Part Number 810500Z Rev. 1
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CONTENTS
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Remote-Controlled Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Typical Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Connecting Multiple RCS-2700 Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
ISO Channels and Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Powering the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Powering a Single RCS-2700 Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Powering Multiple RCS-2700 Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Power Light (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Data Light (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
System Expansion (“Sys Exp”) Light (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Fault Light (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Locked Light (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Preset Button (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Preset Configurations (“Presets”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Selecting Presets from the Front Panel of the RCS-2700 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Code and Lock/Unlock Buttons (7 & 8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Changing the Unlock Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Locking the RCS-2700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Unlocking the RCS-2700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Remote RCU-67 Front-Panel Jack (9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Address Switch (1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Code-Reset Button (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Remote RCU-67 Rear-Panel Jack (3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
PC Serial Port (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Preset-Select Contact Closure (5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Termination Switches (6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Unpacking the RCS-2700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Wiring Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Source Connections (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Power Patch Panel Connections (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Destination Connections (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Source Expansion Connections (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Powering the RCS-2700 and Destinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Powering from Party-Line Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
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Powering from Multiple Party-Line Source Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Powering from One Party-Line Source Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Powering from a Separate Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Powering from TW Party-Line Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Powering the RCS-2700 from a Separate Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Connecting and Setting Rear Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Setting the Address Switch (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Setting the Address Switch for a Single-Unit System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Setting Address Switches in a Multi-Unit System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Using the Code-Reset Button (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Connecting a Remote RCU-67 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Connecting a PC (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Wiring the Data-Links Connectors to Expansion Units (5) . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Wiring the Preset-Select Contact Closure (6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Setting Termination Switches (7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Wiring Source Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Basic Switching Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Wiring Source Channels in an 8-Source System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Wiring Source Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Wiring Source-8 Connection Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Wiring Source Channels in a 15-Source System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Wiring Source-8 Connection Points to Expansion Unit 1 . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Wiring Source Channels in a 48- or 72-Destination System . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Wiring Source-8 Connection Points to Expansion Units. . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Wiring Destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Wiring Summary for 8-Source Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Wiring Summary for 15-Source Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Troubleshooting Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
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RCS-2700 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-I
Warranty Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-i
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-i
Warranty Repairs and Returns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-ii
Non-Warranty Repairs and Returns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-ii
Extended Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-ii
Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-iii
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Liability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-iii
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Please read and follow these
instructions before operating
this product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
13. WA RN I NG : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
Please familiarize yourself with the safety symbols in Figure 1. When you see
these symbols on this product, they warn you of the potential danger of electric
shock if the station is used improperly. They also refer you to important
operating and maintenance instructions in the manual.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product's enclosure that might be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open
the product's case.
This symbol informs you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying
this product.
Figure 1: Safety Symbols
EMC AND SAFETY
The RCS-2700 Programmable Source Assignment Panel meets all relevant CE
and FCC specifications set out below:
EN55103-1 Electromagnetic compatibility. Product family standard for audio,
video, audio-visual, and entertainment lighting control apparatus for
professional use. Part 1: Emissions.
EN55103-2 Electromagnetic compatibility. Product family standard for audio,
video, audio-visual, and entertainment lighting control apparatus for
professional use. Part 2: Immunity.
And thereby compliance with the requirement of Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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• “Sources” are typically
the channels from a main
or master station.
• “Destinations” are
remote stations,
beltpacks, or other
devices that are assigned
to channels of the source
station.
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
OVERVIEW
You can quickly and easily assign remote stations or beltpacks to the channels of a
main intercom station with an RCS-2700 Source Assignment Panel. One
RCS-2700 unit can program up to 24 “destinations” to 8 “source” channels.
Using a Windows-based PC, or the optional RCU-67 Remote Control Unit, you
can program source/destination assignments from a distance of up to 300 feet
(91 meters) from the RCS-2700 unit.
• “Sources” are typically the channels from a 4-, 8-, or 12-channel main or
master station.
• “Destinations” are typically remote intercom stations, beltpacks, or other
interfaces, but can also be groups of such devices connected together.
The RCS-2700 unit can store up to 14 “presets”—sets of pre-programmed
source/destination assignments—which can be selected to go into operation
within seconds as needed, using either the handheld RCU-67 Remote Control
Unit, a PC, a contact closure, or directly from the front panel of the RCS-2700.
The front panel can be “locked” to prevent unauthorized tampering.
• You can program
source/destination
assignments with the
RCU-67 Remote Control
Unit or with a
Windows-based PC.
With a Windows-based PC (95/98/ME/2000) and its companion software
program, RCS-WIN, you can create presets and store them in your computer for
current or future use. The RCS-WIN software offers a user-friendly onscreen
image of an assignment panel with slider buttons that you move up or down to
change assignments.
With the optional compact RCU-67 Remote Control Unit, you can select,
create, and edit presets through its numerical LED readouts. The remote unit is
compact, easy to store, and offers an alternative to using a PC.
The RCS-2700 requires very little electrical current to operate. Because of this, it
operates from 30 VDC power, and no internal power supply is required. The
unit can be powered by one of the channels of the main station or power supply
that powers the system. In the event of a power loss, the latching relays in its
switching matrix remain in position, maintaining the channel assignments.
REMOTE-CONTROLLED OPERATION
The RCU-67 and the PC can be located up to 300 feet (91 meters) away from
the RCS-2700 main unit, connected with Category-5 cable. This provides not
only convenience and flexibility in system control, but can also save money
during installation: the assignment panel no longer needs to be located in the
control room area. This shortens cable runs (often improving intercom system
performance) and allows more flexibility in location of the RCS-2700 main
unit—both potential money savers.
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SOURCES
1-8
DESTINATIONS
1-24
• “Presets” are sets of
pre-programmed
source-to-destination
assignments that are
stored in the RCS-2700’s
memory. They can be
changed instantaneously
by a single mouse click or
push of a button.
If desired, the PC or wired remote can remain connected during system
operation to offer real-time remote control of the system, although it is not
necessary that they remain connected for the RCS-2700 to continue to function
as programmed. If a PC is always connected to the system, an operator can
access the system from anywhere in the world through the Internet and the use of
special remote program software.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Applications will typically include any facility with at least four channels of party
line and twelve or more “drops” where the assignment setups change on a regular
basis: performing arts facilities, broadcast studios and remote trucks, convention
centers, and houses of worship. Additional applications include simultaneous
language translation and virtual-reality gaming and teaching/training facilities
that use groups in simulators.
The RCS-2700 unit is compatible with Clear-Com and other popular party-line
intercom systems.
CONNECTING MULTIPLE RCS-2700 UNITS
Up to six RCS-2700 units can be wired together in various combinations for up
to a 15-source by 72-destination system. There are six possible combinations of
units.
A single RCS-2700 unit has 8 sources of audio and 24 remote destinations, as
shown in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1: Sources and Destinations in a One-Unit Setup
Two RCS-2700 units can be connected together to provide either 15 sources of
audio and 24 destinations or 8 sources of audio and 48 destinations as shown in
Figure 1-2. The address switch on the rear panel of each unit must be set with the
correct unit number to determine which configuration is chosen. Instructions for
setting and changing unit numbers are provided in the Installation Chapter.
1-2
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SOURCES 1-8
DESTINATIONS 1-24
DESTINATIONS 25- 48
SOURCES 1-7
DESTINATIONS 1-24
SOURCES 8-15
MAIN UNIT
UNIT 1
MAIN UNIT
Figure 1-2: Possible Configurations with Two RCS-2700 Units
UNIT 2
Other possible configurations include: 15 sources and 48 destinations (4 units),
8 sources and 72 destinations (3 units), and 15 sources and 72 destinations (6
units). Figure 1-3 illustrates all of the possible combinations of RCS-2700 units
with the correct unit numbers for each configuration.
For information on installing and wiring expansion units, and for setting unit
number addresses for each configuration, consult the Installation Chapter of this
manual.
ISO CHANNELS AND GROUPS
A single RCS-2700 unit has eight source channels available for use. If the main
source intercom station uses less than the eight available channels, the remaining
channels can still be used. For example, if a 4-channel MS-704 intercom station
provides the first four source channels, there will be four additional lines available
as source channels on the 8-channel RCS-2700.
These “virtual source channels” are called “ISO(lated)” channels, and the
destinations assigned to them are called “ISO” groups because they are not
connected to the main source intercom station. This in effect gives you four extra
channels to use, in addition to the four channels on the MS-704 source station,
offering a cost effective way to expand the functionality of your intercom system.
A typical application of an ISO channel is to allow two or three destinations to
talk to each other independently of the other destinations on a source channel.
To accomplish this, you assign the chosen destinations to an ISO channel as a
separate preset, or as a source/destination edit within the current preset.
A system can also be set up to work without a main station if all eight channels
are ISO channels. Destinations would be connected in the usual way and
assignments would be made between the eight ISO channels. System power is
still required.
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SOURCES 1-8
DESTINATIONS 1-24
MAIN UNIT
UNIT M
8 SOURCES X 24 DESTINATIONS
DESTINATIONS 1-24
SOURCES 1-8
SOURCES 1-7
MAIN UNIT
DESTINATIONS 1-24
MAIN UNIT
SOURCES 1-7
SOURCES 8-15
DESTINATIONS 25-48
UNIT M
8 SOURCES X 48 DESTINATIONS
DESTINATIONS 25-48
UNIT M
DESTINATIONS 1-24
MAIN UNIT
UNIT M
UNIT 1
15 SOURCES X 24 DESTINATIONS
UNIT 2
UNIT 2
SOURCES 1-8
SOURCES 1-7
SOURCES 8-15
SOURCES 8-15
MAIN UNIT
MAIN UNIT
DESTINATIONS 1-24
DESTINATIONS 1-24
UNIT 1
15 SOURCES X 48 DESTINATIONS
DESTINATIONS 25-48
UNIT M
8 SOURCES X 72 DESTINATIONS
DESTINATIONS 25-48
UNIT M
UNIT 1
15 SOURCES X 72 DESTINATIONS
UNIT 2
UNIT 2
UNIT 3
UNIT 3
DESTINATIONS 49-72
UNIT 4
DESTINATIONS 49-72
UNIT 4
UNIT 5
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Figure 1-3: All Possible Configurations of RCS-2700 Units, with Unit Numbers for Each Configuration
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POWERING THE SYSTEM
POWERING A SINGLE RCS-2700 UNIT
When a single RCS-2700 unit is powered, it goes through a start-up sequence
that takes five seconds to complete. During this time the green Power light and
red Fault light will be on. When the unit is ready for use, the green Power and
Data lights will be on and the red Fault light will be off. The current preset
number will appear on the front-panel display.
Remote
RCU-67
Select
Preset
Code
Lock/Unlock
Figure 1-4: RCS-2700 Front Panel
Locked
RCS-2700
Power
Data
Sys Exp
Fault
Preset/Code
POWERING MULTIPLE RCS-2700 UNITS
In a multi-unit configuration, the RCS-2700 main unit and all RCS-2700
expansion units must operate as one system, and therefore must all be powered
from the same power supply.
When the RCS-2700 units are powered, each unit will go through a start-up
sequence in which the system configuration is detected and validated. During
this time, each unit’s green Power light and red Fault light will be on. For the
main unit this sequence takes about five seconds, and for each expansion unit it
takes about two seconds.
At the conclusion of the start-up sequence, each expansion unit will display its
unit number as set by the address switch on the rear panel. Each expansion unit’s
Fault light will be off and the green Power, Data, and System Expansion lights
will be on.
When the main unit completes its start-up sequence successfully, it will display
the current preset number. The main unit’s Fault light will be off and its green
Send and Data lights will be on. If there are expansion units connected to the
main unit, the main unit’s green System Expansion light will be on.
If the main unit detects an invalid system configuration during the start-up
sequence, it will not complete the sequence. The main unit’s green Fault light
will be on and its green System Expansion light will flash. Expansion units will
display their addresses. To correct this condition, turn power to the system off,
adjust the address switches on the back of the expansion units according to the
numbers shown in Figure 1-3, and turn the power back on.
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FRONT PANEL
System-Expansion Light
Fault Light
• You can change the
current preset in one of
four ways: from the front
panel of the RCS-2700,
with an RCU-67 Remote
Control Unit, with a
Windows-based PC, or
with a contact closure.
Power Light
Data Light
Remote
RCU-67
Select
Preset
Code
Lock/Unlock
Figure 1-5: RCS-2700 Front Panel
Locked
RCS 2700
5
Locked Light
6
Preset Button
7
Code Button
8
Lock/Unlock Button
Power
Data
Sys Exp
Fault
1
2
3
4
Preset/Code
9
Remote RCU-60 Jack
LIGHTS
Power Light (1)
When the green Power light is on, the unit is receiving DC power from the
intercom line or lines of a “source” intercom station or from an external power
supply.
Data Light (2)
When the green Data light is slowly blinking, the unit is transmitting or
receiving data from an attached RCU-67 Remote Control Unit or PC. When the
unit is ready to transmit or receive data, the green Data light will be on solidly.
System Expansion (“Sys Exp”) Light (3)
When the green System Expansion (“Sys Exp”) light is on solidly, the RCS-2700
main unit and all expansion units are properly connected in a multi-unit setup
and are communicating data. A blinking light, or no light, indicates a problem
such as an incorrect unit number in the multi-unit setup.
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Fault Light (4)
When the red Fault light remains on after the start-up sequence, there is a
problem in a multi-unit setup such as a wiring problem or incorrect unit number.
Locked Light (5)
When the Locked light is on, the Preset button on the front panel of the
RCS-2700 is locked, and presets cannot be changed from the front panel. Presets
can be changed using an RCU-67 Remote Control Unit or a PC, however, even
if the Preset button is locked.
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PRESET BUTTON (6)
Preset Configurations (“Presets”)
A “preset” is a group of source/destination assignments that you store for current
or future use. The RCS-2700 unit’s memory can store 14 groups of
source/destination assignments. Each group is called a “preset.”
assignments are always made within one of the 14 presets. The desired preset must
be specified before making a source/destination assignment.
The number of source/destination assignments within a preset can be as few as
one destination assigned to one source or as many as 72 destinations assigned to
15 sources (in a multi-unit system).
When you receive your system, all 14 available presets are set to a default
configuration in which each destination is assigned to a source in numerical
order, as shown in Figure 1-6. You can then change the source/destination
assignments within each preset to suit your needs.
If at some point you want to set the system back to the default presets, you can
do so by using the Code-Reset button on the rear panel of the RCS-2700. See
“Using the Code-Reset Button” in the Installation Chapter for further
instructions.
Source/destination
SOURCES
DESTINATIONS
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xxx
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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xxx
xxx
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Figure 1-6: Default Source/Destination Assignments
You initially program presets using a handheld RCU-67 Remote Control Unit or
a PC with RCS-WIN software. When you have programmed more than one
preset, you can select between presets in one of four ways: with the preset button
on the front panel of the RCS-2700; with a handheld RCU-67 Remote Control
Unit; with a contact closure; or with a PC that has the RCS-WIN software
installed.
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This chapter gives instructions for selecting a preset from the front panel of the
RCS-2700. For instructions on selecting or editing a preset with the RCU-67
Remote Control Unit, see the RCU-67 Remote Control Unit Instruction Manual.
For instructions on selecting, editing, or creating a preset with a Windows-based
PC, see the RCS-WIN Software Instruction Manual. For instructions on selecting
a preset with a contact closure, see “Wiring the Preset-Select Contact Closure” in
the Installation Chapter of this manual.
Selecting Presets from the Front Panel of the RCS-2700
• The RCU-67 Remote
Control Unit connects to
the RCS-2700 main unit
through up to 300 feet
(91 meters) of cable.
Category-5 cable is
recommended.
You can select which of the 14 presets will go into operation at any given time
with the Preset button on the front panel of the RCS-2700.
To select a preset from the front panel of the RCS-2700 unit:
1. Repeatedly press the Preset button to progress through the available preset
numbers until you reach the desired preset number.
The display will progress from one preset to the next, starting at 1 and ending
at 14. When it reaches preset 14, it will start again at preset 1.
2. When the desired preset number appears on the display, hold the Preset
button down until the display goes blank, then release the button.
Releasing the Preset button before the display goes blank will cancel the
change. This feature prevents accidental changes.
The RCS-2700 main and expansion units will then change to the newly selected
preset. When this change is complete, the main unit will display the new preset
number in the “Preset/Code” window.
The change to the preset will take about two seconds for each main or expansion
unit in the system. For example, changing a preset in a system with a main unit
and two expansion units will take about six seconds.
Note: When you change a preset, the RCS-2700 will switch destination and
source assignments within the unit, causing a clicking sound. This is normal.
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CODE AND LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTONS (7 & 8)
You can lock the Preset button on the RCS-2700’s front panel to prevent
accidental or unauthorized changes to the selected preset from the front panel.
When you first receive your RCS-2700 unit, it is set to the factory default code of
“0.” When the code is set to “0” the RCS-2700’s Preset button cannot be locked.
If you do not want to use the lock feature, you can leave the RCS-2700 set to the
factory default code of “0.”
If you want to lock the RCS-2700’s Preset button, you must first change the code
from the “no-lock” code of “0” to another single-digit code called an “unlock”
code, and then lock the unit. See the following section “Changing the Unlock
Code” for instructions.
Changing the Unlock Code
The process of changing the unlock code is the same whether you are changing
from the factory default code of “0” to an unlock code, or changing from one
unlock code to another.
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• The preset button on the
RCS-2700 can be locked
to prevent unauthorized
or accidental changes.
Note: If the RCS-2700 unit’s Preset button is locked, you must unlock it first
before changing the unlock code. See the following section entitled “Unlocking the
RCS-2700” for instructions on unlocking the preset button. If the lock code is set
to the factory default “no-lock” code of “0” you do not need to unlock it.
To change the unlock code:
1. Press and simultaneously hold the Lock and Code buttons on the main unit
for three seconds until “L_” appears in the display. When “L_” appears in the
display, release the buttons.
2. Repeatedly press the Code button until the desired new code appears in the
display.
• The unlock code is a single-digit character. Note that, in addition to the
numbers 1-9, there are some alphabetic and special characters available
when choosing a code.
• If you release the Code button for three seconds before going on to the next
step, the unlock-code change is cancelled.
3. When the desired new code appears in the display, press and release the Lock
button.
Within a few seconds, the current preset number will reappear in the display.
• When an RCS-2700 is
purchased from
Clear-Com, it is set to the
“no-lock” code of 0 which
disables the preset-button
locking feature.
The unlock code is now changed. Write down the unlock code and keep it in a
safe place for future reference. If you forget or misplace the code, there are only a
limited number of ways to unlock the Preset button. For more information, see
the section entitled “Code-Reset Button” later in this chapter
Locking the RCS-2700
To lock the Preset button on the front panel of the RCS-2700:
• Press and hold the Lock button on the main unit for at least three seconds
until the Locked light comes on.
• If the code is set to the factory default “no-lock” code of “0” you will not be
able to lock the Preset button. When you press the Lock button, the Locked
light will not turn on. You must first change the code from “0” to a
single-digit unlock code, and then lock the unit. See the previous section
entitled “Changing the Unlock Code” for instructions and more
information.
The Preset button on the RCS-2700 is now locked. Note that the Lock button
only locks the Preset button on the RCS-2700 unit. Presets can still be changed
using the handheld RCU-67 Remote Control Unit or a PC even though the
RCS-2700 Preset button is locked.
Unlocking the RCS-2700
To unlock the Preset button, you must use the Code and Lock/Unlock buttons
on RCS-2700 unit’s front panel to enter an unlock code.
To unlock the Preset button on the front panel of the RCS-2700:
1. Press and hold the Code button on the main unit for three seconds until “C_”
appears on the display.
2. Repeatedly press the Code button until the correct unlock code appears.
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