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Introduction
This guide is for installers and operators of the Ross Video RCP-ME. It provides instructions on how to connect the
panel to your routing switcher system, how to set up a configuration file for the RCP-ME, and how to operate the
RCP-ME. It assumes that you are experienced with general broadcast concepts and that you are familiar with the
planning requirements for a routing switcher system.
The following chapters are included:
• Chapter 1, “ Introduction ” summarizes the guide and provides important terms, and conventions.
• Chapter 2, “ Hardware Overview ” provides a summary of the components on the panel chassis.
• Chapter 3, “ Getting Started ” provides an overview for creating a routing system with RCP-ME, and general
information to keep in mind before installing and configuring your RCP-ME.
• Chapter 4, “ Destination and Sources ” provides instructions for specifying the number of outputs/inputs,
configuring labels, assigning sources and destinations to buttons, and making switches.
• Chapter 5, “ Breakaways and Levels ” provides instructions for using breakaways and levels.
• Chapter 6, “ Menus ” enables you to define and use the panel menus available to assign to buttons.
• Chapter 7, “ Functions ” defines what a function is, how to assign a function to the buttons on the hard panel.
• Chapter 8, “ Macros ” provides instructions for creating and editing macros, assigning a macro to a button, and
using macros via the hard panel.
• Chapter 9, “ Salvos ” provides instructions to assigning a salvo to a button and how the RCP-ME uses salvos.
• Chapter 10, “ Category Index Mode ”
• Chapter 11, “ Protects and Locks ” defines when to use a protect and lock, configuring a Protect or Lock button,
how to protect a destination, and how to clear protects held by a remote control panel.
• Chapter 12, “ Machine Control ” provides instructions on how to set up machine control on the RCP-ME,
assigning a MC Key button, configuring and using a De-assign button. A general summary of operating linked
remote control panels is also provided.
• Chapter 13, “ Linking Remote Control Panels ” outlines how to link multiple remote control panels together so
they operate as one larger remote control panel.
• Chapter 14, “ Cutbus Mode ” provides instructions on how to create a default switching panel that only affects
assigned outputs on a particular router.
• Chapter 15, “ Managing Panel Configurations ” teaches you how to create, edit, and save configuration files for
your remote control panels, and how to update the button mapping and menus on your hard panel.
• Chapter 16, “ Monitoring ” provides information on the display options for the buttons, how to monitor the panel
via DashBoard, general tips to troubleshoot common problems, and briefly summarizes the steps required to
update the firmware on the hard panel.
• Chapter 17, “ DashBoard Interface Overview ” briefly summarizes the RCP-ME tabs, menus, and parameters
available in DashBoard.
• Chapter 18, “ RCP-ME Hexadecimal to Router Level Conversion ” provides a look-up table when using
hexadecimal characters for router levels.
• Chapter 19, “ Glossary ” provides definitions of commonly used terms and conventions for this guide.
If you have questions pertaining to the operation of your RCP-ME, contact us at the numbers listed in the section
“
Contacting Technical Support ”. Our technical staff is always available for consultation, training, or service.
Related Publications
It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing and configuring your RCP-ME:
• Acuity and Auxiliary Control Panels Setup Sheet , Ross Part Number: 4820DR-677