Net3 Radio Focus Remote Setup Guide
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1. Net3 Radio Focus Remote Setup Guide Page 1 of 7 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc ETC Setup Guide Net3 Radio Focus Remote Connection and Setup Connect Base Station Receiver The receiver includes a USB type B connector and an Ethernet connector IEEE 802 3af on the front of the unit for connection to the console USB or to a switch in your Net3 network s CAUTION You may utilize either the Ethernet connection or the USB connection for data to the console but not both AN USB When the base station is connected directly to a console by USB type B the RFR is powered by and controls only the console the base station is connected to ETC supplies a 1 8m 6 ft USB cable for base station connection to a console or USB hub The maximum distance between products is 5m 16 ft Direct USB Mode To connect the Remote to a console directly you need to use Direct USB mode Step 1 With the remote power off press and hold the button Continue pressing and power up the remote The remote will boot into the Console Selection List Step 2 In the Console Selection list select Direct USB mode Step 3 The remote will prompt you to reboot Reboot the remote It will start up in Direct USB mode Base USB Mode To connect the remote to a base station connected to a console via USB you need to use Base USB mode Step 1 With the remote power off press and hold the button Continue pressing and2. Weight 400g 14 oz includes antenna excludes antenna Base Station Receiver Specification Data USB type B Ethernet Connections Integral USB connector to console or RPU Ethernet Power USB or Power Over Ethernet Maximum USB cable length 5m 16 5 from power source using USB Size 112mm 4 4 x 71mm 2 7 x 45mm 7 Weight 380g 13 oz includes antenna excludes antenna Corporate Headquarters m 3031 Pleasant View Road P O Box 620979 Middleton Wisconsin 53562 0979 USA m Tel 608 831 4116 m Fax 608 836 1736 esecece London UK m Unit 26 28 Victoria Industrial Estate Victoria Road London W3 6UU UK m Tel 44 0 20 8896 1000 m Fax 44 0 20 8896 2000 o Rome IT m Via Ennio Quirino Visconti 11 00193 Rome Italy m Tel 39 06 32 111 683 m Fax 39 06 32 656 990 Holzkirchen DE m Ohmstrasse 3 83607 Holzkirchen Germany m Tel 49 80 24 47 00 0 m Fax 49 80 24 47 00 3 00 e s Hong Kong m Rm 1801 18 F Tower 1 Phase 1 Enterprise Square 9 Sheung Yuet Road Kowloon Bay Kowloon Hong Kong m Tel 852 2799 1220 m Fax 852 2799 9325 e Service Americas service etcconnect com m UK service etceurope com m DE techserv hoki etcconnect com m Asia service etcasia com Web www etcconnect com m Copyright 2009 ETC All Rights Reserved Product information and specifications subject to change 4250M2260 Rev C E Released 2009 01 m ETC intends this document to be provided in its entirety
3. the RFR This feature is used to determine what frequency to use in your venue e In the Available field the RFR will display or used The asterisks indicate the quality of the signal at that channel is best Used indicates that other traffic is detected on that channel but the RFR may still function properly Press Next s2 Choose a Network ID 1 99 by spinning either thumb wheel Press Next s2 Set the HF power level This allows you to alter the strength of the transmission signal from the remote Allowed range is from 10 dBm to 18 dBm e A higher value indicates a stronger signal but shortened battery life A lower value indicates a weaker signal and an extended battery life In Europe only a value of 10 dBm is allowed Press Save s3 You must cycle the power to apply the new settings To change the frequency and ID setting in your base station receiver with GCE Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Note Select the RFR tab in GCE Double click on the RFR that you wish to change or go to Edit in the toolbar and select Edit Device Configuration Both methods will open up the Radio Focus Remote Configuration window Select the HF Properties tab Choose the appropriate HF Channel setting from the drop down box must be from 1 12 matched with the remote Type in the value you would like to assign as the Network ID must be from 1 99 matched
4. the next button press or transmission Most of the buttons on the handheld remote are common use and function exactly as o eee more sk Y o e Enter they are labeled A select few of the buttons require additional explanation e The top left button is labeled More SK Mode When this button is pressed and released the soft keys will change to the next page of soft keys if there is more than one page available for use Press and hold the More SK Mode button to display different modes of interacting with the console e The bottom right button is labeled Enter Chan When the RFR is connected for use with an Eos or lon console the Enter Chan function is lt Enter gt which terminates the command line When the RFR is connected for use with a Congo or Congo jr console the button s function is lt Channel gt Net3 Radio Focus Remote Setup Guide Page 6 of 7 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc ETC Setup Guide Net3 Radio Focus Remote LCD General Layout Details of current target 7 The handheld remote LCD is divided into four sections The top section displays status for the current target selected The middle section displays the po command line which scrolls to ensure the end of the entered command is visible The nex
5. with the remote Accept the changes by clicking the Ok button To cancel changes click Cancel Frequency and ID can also be configured from the Online Device screen in GCE See Ethernet Mode on page 3 for more information Net3 Radio Focus Remote Setup Guide Page 5 of 7 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc ETC Setup Guide Net3 Radio Focus Remote To change the frequency and ID setting in your base station receiver with an Eos or lon console Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 offline client In the browser menu select File lt Exit Eos lon A dialog box opens asking you to confirm Confirm this command by clicking Yes The Eos lon application will close and the Eos lon Configuration Utility will display Click Settings button A new settings dialog box will display Click the RFR button A RFR dialog box will display Choose the appropriate High Frequency Channel setting from the drop down box must be from 1 12 matched with the remote Choose the appropriate Network ID setting from the drop down box must be from 1 99 matched with the remote Accept the changes by clicking the Accept button To cancel changes click Cancel The next time you start the Eos lon application Eos lon will automatically send the new settings to any base station that is connected to the console You must then reset the base station by unplugging and re plugging it for the changes to take
6. ETC Setup Guide Net3 Radio Focus Remote Overview The Net3 Radio Focus Remote RFR provides an advanced wireless solution for remote control Compatible with ETC Congo Congo jr Eos and lon consoles this unit provides remote access to frequently used console features such as dimmer and channel checks as well as update and record functions The RFR and receiver unit feature a high frequency HF link for bi directional communication with a connected console During operation the system status can be viewed on the LCD of the remote Once a command is completed the remote displays status information on the LCD For RFR you will need Eos lon software version 1 4 4 Congo software version 5 1 0 and Gateway Configuration Editor version 1 1 0 Note This guide illustrates basic setup procedures for the RFR For more detailed instructions specific to your console please refer to your console user manual Technical Specifications Handheld Transmitter Specification Output Default HF 1 2 410 GHz with 11 additional Connections Integral USB mini b connector for HF channels available 2 410 GHz 2 465 GHz 99 charging the unit Network IDs available per channel Working range 90m 300 ft indoor 200m 656 ft Power 2x AA NiMH rechargeable battery in free field Recharge using the USB connection size 160mm 4 5 x 72mm 2 6 x 20mm 8
7. effect To change the frequency and ID setting in your base station receiver with a Congo or Congo Jr Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 console offline client At the Congo Welcome Screen select System Settings In System Settings select the RFR tab Choose the appropriate Frequency setting from the drop down box must be from 1 12 matched with the remote Choose the appropriate Group setting from the drop down box must be from 1 99 matched with the remote Accept the changes by clicking the Ok button To cancel changes click Cancel The next time you start the Congo application Congo will automatically send the new settings to any base station that is connected to the console You must then reset the base station by unplugging and re plugging it for the changes to take effect Handheld Remote Operation The RFR handheld unit features 24 backlit buttons and two push button thumb wheels one on either side for scrolling to desired targets and selecting them for interaction The top side of the remote has an on off power switch a high frequency antenna and a USB mini b port The USB mini b connection may be used to supply power for the internal rechargeable NiMH battery cell Ie ele Keypad Function The keypad illuminates while the keys are in use and remains illuminated while the unit JE is transmitting data After a key is released the keypad will dim the backlight and the LCD display until
8. or USB modes Change Frequency and ID Setting An ID is a separate digital channel on a single high frequency HF setting Changing an ID setting from the default 1 is useful when multiple systems are using the same frequency This procedure is not required unless you are having difficulty at the default frequency and ID settings Note lf you change the frequency and ID settings in the handheld remote you must also change the frequency and ID settings in the connected base station to match Net3 Radio Focus Remote Setup Guide Page 4 of 7 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc ETC Setup Guide Note To change the radio settings on the remote Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 A CAUTION Step 7 Step 8 Net3 Radio Focus Remote If multiple RFR units are to be used separately within a range of each other s receiver units change the frequency and or ID settings to avoid conflicts Reference Recharge the Battery on page 7 For optimal operation set the base stations apart by at least 5m 16 ft to ensure the two units do not interfere with each other s operation With the remote power off press and hold the C button Continue pressing it and power up the unit The display window will show the HF Channel selection screen Choose an HF Channel 1 12 by spinning either thumb wheel e While setting the HF Channel the RFR scans each available channel for traffic which may interfere with
9. power up the remote The remote will boot into the Console Selection List Step 2 In the Console Selection list select Base USB mode Note Base USB mode will not appear as an option unless the remote discovers a base Station connected via USB to a console and set to the same frequency as the remote Step 3 The remote will prompt you to reboot Reboot the remote It will start up in Base USB mode Ethernet For use with the Eos console the base station may connect directly to the Ethernet port which is IEEE 802 3af Both data and power are provided through this connection For use with a Congo Congo jr Eos or lon the base station can connect Ethernet through a powered Ethernet switch If a powered Ethernet switch is not available the base station can connect through a ethernet switch to the console and from a USB power source to the USB type B connection on the base station for power Note For single base station use no configuration is needed if defaults are used For multiple base stations custom configurations and connection issues further configuration will be needed Net3 Radio Focus Remote Setup Guide Page 2 of 7 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc ETC Setup Guide Net3 Radio Focus Remote Ethernet Mode Configuring the RFR for use on a network requires setup of the base station using the ETC Gateway Configuration Editor GCE and additional separate setup of the remote Base station settings that can be config
10. quency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communication Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense FCC ID OUR XBEEPRO IC ID 4214A XBEEPRO EU Notes 2 4 GHZ The RFR system conforms to the CE requirements set up by the European Community This can be recognized by this label on the outside of the product The HF modules used are approved to ETS 300 220 1 The transmitter is approved according to R amp TTE guideline 1999 5 EC and carries the declaration The unit is approved for use in all European countries except Cyprus Net3 Radio Focus Remote Setup Guide Page 7 of 7 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc
11. t section displays the console s mode status and error status if an error is active The last section of the LCD shows the current function of the soft keys or the different modes that are available of interacting with the connected console when mode status is selected Recharge the Battery A battery level indicator is found in the upper right corner of the handheld LCD When the battery is near to a complete drain the indicator will flash When charging the indicator will depict increasing power to verify that it is charging When the remote is not in use set the switch to the Off position to guard against accidental key presses and to conserve battery power Charge the battery using the USB mini b cable that shipped with your RFR Connect the USB mini b connector to the handheld remote and the other end to the USB charger adapter supplied with your RFR You may also attach the USB cable to a powered USB hub personal computer or your console A full recharge may take up to 12 hours Provided there is enough battery charge you may use the remote while charging Compliance FCC Notes 2 4 GHZ This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fre
12. ured from GCE include Name How the device is identified on the network e IP address Whether the ID address is static assigned by the user or dynamic assigned by a server e High Frequency Channel GHz The frequency that the base station is receiving There are 1 12 channels e High Frequency Power Alters the strength of the transmission signal Allowed range is from 10 dBm to 18 dBm CAUTION In Europe only a value of 10 dBm is allowed e Network ID There are 1 99 IDs available See Change Frequency and ID Setting on page 4 for more information on Network IDs e High Frequency State Used if there are multiple base stations One base station should be set to master while the remaining base stations are set to slave Note For more information on using the ETC Gateway Configuration Editor GCE please see the GCE Online Help and GCE version 1 1 0 Release Note Step 1 In GCE select the Radio Focus Remotes tab or All Devices tab Make sure that show online devices is checked at the bottom of the screen 1 x satewavs Snow ontro Gatewavs satewavs evices WMA Colevicys amy Vivo GoiVvoys HI SoLievicys 2 VOEVRESS E anal GH ETC PEDAace 14 58 67 gt CIC RFRDSSE 14 5A 02 E Charna Gu Poner Cr Radio Focus Remote 10 101 50 104 Dynamic 1 2 410 10 1 vaste TEPE A vyne Step 2 Changes can be made by clicking on a field such as HF Channel which
13. will open a drop down menu Select the value you would like to assign to that field Net3 Radio Focus Remote Setup Guide Page 3 of 7 Electronic Theatre Controls Inc ETC Setup Guide Net3 Radio Focus Remote Step 3 Other fields require that you type in the value you wish to assign such as IP address and Network ID cise o 1 2 410 Status Name HE Channel GHz HF Power 4d8m Network ID Tecn Comm Base Rado Foous Remote Static Oo E Maser Special Start Up Modes From the RFR remote there are several modes that can be accessed for configuration Range Test Holding down 0 while the remote is booting up will take you to the range test screen The remote will connect to the closest base station In range test mode any key press will generate signal strength feedback on the remote To exit the range test just power down the remote Console Section Mode Holding down while the remote is booting up will take you to the console selection list This mode is used to select between Direct USB mode Base USB mode or available host consoles for networking Note Base USB mode will only be shown as an option when a base station connected via USB is detected Base Station List Holding down 2 while the remote is booting up will take you to the base station list This mode will show the signal strengths of all available bases in a list format Feedback is shown from any base in master slave
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