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RCP-ME User Guide (v4.0) Hardware Overview • 15
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.
Figure 1.1 Front Panel of an 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.
Figure 1.2 Features of the LCD Screen on the RCP-ME
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
TAKE
button if assigned.
Figure 1.3 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 moment.
RCP-ME
1 2 3 4
SRC: Server 1
DST: VTR 2
1 2 3 4
SRC: xxxxxxxxxx
DST: xxxxxxxxxx
C
L
Chop Indicator Source Label
Destination Label
Protection Indicator
Breakaway Warning Indicator
1 2 3 4
SRC: Server 1
DST: VTR 2