HC 404 System • Hardware Features and Installation
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Write down the MAC address of each HCR 102 (see
in figure 4 for location) or other
IP Link Pro device to be used.
Obtain model names and setup information for devices the HCR 102 will control.
Step 2 — Mount Devices
Mount the HC 404 units to furniture, a wall (see
set them on a table top.
Cable and mount any optional TLP Pro touchpanels as needed (see the user guide for
the TLP for details)
Step 3 — Cable All Devices
Cable devices to the transmitter and receiver (see
1.
Connect AV sources to the input connectors (see
page 10).
2.
Use a shielded twisted pair cable to connect the transmitter to the receiver via the
Output and Input RJ-45 connectors (see
Transmitter-Receiver Interconnection
3.
Connect AV output devices (display, projector, or other device, and an amplifier or
powered speakers) to the output connectors (see
4.
If applicable, use Extron Show Me cables or connect a remote keypad to the
Remote ports on the transmitter for controlling and indicating input selection (see
Transmitter connections for input selection and indication
5.
Cable the control ports on the receiver as desired for controlling AV devices and for
communicating with the system via LAN (see
Step 4 — Connect Power
Connect power cords (see
Power input connector (external power supply)
page 20) and power on all the devices.
NOTE:
The power supplies can be set on a tabletop, or mounted to a rack or
furniture. Follow the mounting directions included with each power supply or see
the power supply installation guides available on the
on the Extron website.
Step 5 — Configure Network Settings
Network setup is essential before you configure control settings. You can configure basic
network settings in one of the following ways (see
page 22):
•
Via
front panel controls and the OSD menu
— a quick method to use whether or
not you need to configure other settings (also see
page 40). This requires connection to a display device.
•
Via
PCS software
— a method that provides basic network configuration and is
convenient when you are ready to use PCS to configure AV settings. This requires a PC,
software, and a LAN or USB connection.
•
Via
Toolbelt software
— a method that allows you to configure additional connection
settings and is convenient when you want to configure additional device, password,
system, and control port settings. This requires a PC, software, and a LAN connection.