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RCP-NKM User Guide (v3.0) Operating the RCP-NKM • 5–1
Operating the RCP-NKM
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Before using the RCP-NKM, ensure that the labels for the keys have been placed correctly behind the keys (see
“
Printing Labels for the Front of the RCP-NKM ” on page 4–23).
LCD Screen
The LCD screen shows the status of the current source, destination, and any status indicators. For help on adjusting
the contrast, see “
Adjusting the Contrast for the LCD ” on page 5–10.
Figure 5.6 Features of the Screen on the RCP-NKM
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, and the name of the last-selected source for that
destination is shown in the top line of the screen, and the corresponding keys on the RCP-NKM are illuminated.
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Pressing destination keys does not cause a routing switcher to switch. A switch is only made when you press a
source/crosspoint/macro key, or the
TAKE key (if assigned).
Figure 5.7 Example of the Default Screen
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 pause.
Figure 5.8 Examples of a message screen
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The message screen remains for as long as a breakaway step key is held.
Source label
Destination label Protection indicator
Breakaway warning indicator
Chop indicator