Assigning Functions to Keys on the RCP-NK1
The RCP-NK1 is programmed in the factory with default key assignments. If this default key assignment is not suitable for the routing switcher system, the configuration can be easily customised using the NK Plugin and saved.
Assigning a Source or Destination to a Key
Source and destination keys map the physical connections on the routing switcher to the RCP-NK1.
To assign a source or destination to a key:
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The Button window opens.
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In the Button window, select Source or Destination from the function list.
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In the State list, select one of the following states for the key:
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In the Value list, perform one of the following:
For a Source key, select the physical input that connects to the item of source equipment.
For a Destination key, select the physical output that connects to the item of destination equipment.
The simulated RCP-NK1 shows the label for the specified input/output on the selected key.
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Click Send Configuration to save the configuration and send it to the device.
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You can assign three physical outputs to the same key: Default, Shift 1, and Shift 2. When shift keys are assigned to the RCP-NK1, the physical output assigned to that key on that shift page is used for the switch.
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Assigning a Crosspoint to a Key
When you make a switch, you need to select the level(s) that you are switching using a breakaway, the destination, and then the source. This requires three key presses. To reduce this effort and the potential for error, common switch sequences may be set up in a crosspoint.
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To assign a crosspoint to a key:
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The Button window opens.
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In the Button window, select Crosspoint.
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In the Output list, select the physical output that connects to the item of destination equipment to which you want to switch.
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In the Input list, select the physical input that connects to the item of source equipment that provides the required signal.
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In the Breakaway list, select the breakaway level that you want to use for the switch.
The simulated RCP-NK1 shows the crosspoint on the selected key.
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Click Send Configuration to save the configuration and send it to the device.
Assigning a Level to a Key
A level key enables you to select one router level for a switch. While a breakaway is similar, it may contain more than one router level.
To assign a level to a key:
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The Button window opens.
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In the Button window, select Level.
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In the Value list, select the specific router level that you want to assign to this key.
The simulated RCP-NK1 shows the selected level on the key.
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Click Send Configuration to save the configuration and send it to the device.
Assigning a Breakaway to a Key
When you make a switch, you need to select the level, or levels, that you are switching using a breakaway. The breakaways should be set up before they are assigned to a key.
To assign a breakaway to a key:
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The Button window opens.
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In the Button window, select Breakaway.
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In the Value list, select the row number that you want to use for the breakaway.
The simulated RCP-NK1 shows the selected breakaway on the key.
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Click Send Configuration to save the configuration and send it to the device.
Assigning a Breakaway Step Key
An RCP-NKM may have several breakaways defined. If you want to cycle through the breakaways that have a non-zero level mask, assign a breakaway step key to the RCP-NKM. The key for the breakaway illuminates as it is selected. If you hold the breakaway step key for each breakaway, the levels defined in that breakaway are represented by eight hexadecimal characters on the screen.
To assign a breakaway step key:
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The Button window opens.
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In the Button window, select Function Key.
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In the Value list, select Breakaway Step.
The simulated RCP-NK1 shows the selected breakaway step on the key.
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Click Send Configuration to save the configuration and send it to the device.
Assigning a Macro to a Key
If you want to perform several tasks at the press of a key, assign a macro key to the RCP-NK1, then record a macro using this key.
To assign a macro to a key:
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The Button window opens.
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In the Button window, select Macro.
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In the Value list, select a Macro #.
The simulated RCP-NK1 shows the selected macro number on the key.
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Click Send Configuration to save the configuration and send it to the device.
Configuring a Macro
Macros can be configured using the Macro Events tab.
To configure a macro using the Macro Events tab:
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Select the Macros tab.
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In the Num. Rows box of the macro, enter or select the number of events to be assigned.
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Click Update to add the events to the Event column of the macro.
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In the Function column, use the list to select the function to perform for the event. The options are as follows:
Switch — performs a standard crosspoint switch.
Macro — performs a macro within the executed macro.
Protect — creates a protect condition on the destination of the selected crosspoint.
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In the Output column, enter an output for the event.
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In the Input column, enter an input for the event.
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In the Level Mask column, select the level mask, or masks, for the device affected by the macro.
Each function can occur on any available level, independent of any other function within the same macro event.
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Repeat steps 4 to 9 for any remaining events of the macro.
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Click Set.
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Click Send Configuration to save the configuration and send it to the device.
Assigning a Protect Key
To prevent switching of critical crosspoints by others, assign a protect key for use on the RCP-NK1. The protect function ensures that the selected destination can only receive the selected source across the selected levels. Once protected, the selected levels on a destination cannot be switched by other remote control panels (or by the same remote control panel if Block All Panels is selected). The source is not protected, and can be freely routed to other destinations if required. You can protect any number of destinations.
To assign a protect key:
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The Button window opens.
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In the Button window, select Function Key.
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In the Value list, select Protect.
The simulated RCP-NK1 shows the protect on the key.
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Select the Configuration tab.
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Block Other Panels — The protected destination and level(s) cannot be switched to another source by other remote control panels.
The protected destination and level(s) can be switched to another source on the current remote control panel.
Block All Panels — The protected destination and level(s) cannot be switched to another source by the current remote control panel or other remote control panels.
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Click Send Configuration to save the configuration and send it to the device.
Assigning a Take Key
If you want to pre-load a switch sequence, but delay the switch, assign a take key on the menu. If a take key is assigned, then all switches on that menu are activated by pressing the take key instead of the source/crosspoint/macro key. You should assign a take key on each menu that requires this switching type.
To assign a take key:
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The Button window opens.
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In the Button window, select Function Key.
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In the Value list, select Take.
The simulated RCP-NK1 shows the take on the key.
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Click Send Configuration to save the configuration and send it to the device.
Assigning a Chop Key
If you want to toggle two different sources to the same destination, assign a chop key to the RCP-NK1. For example, the destination may be the monitor that you are viewing, and the sources may be feeds from two different camera locations.
To assign a chop key:
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The Button window opens.
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In the Button window, select Function Key.
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In the Value list, select Chop.
The simulated RCP-NK1 shows the chop on the key.
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Click Send Configuration to save the configuration and send it to the device.
Assigning a Shift to a Key
A shift key enables the user to access another set of sources or destinations. This is useful for switching larger routing systems. When a shift key is enabled, the shift 1 or shift 2 value is used for the particular source or destination key instead of the default value.
A shift key is applicable to a source or a destination key. Therefore, you may need to assign a SRCSH1 key or a DST SH1 key. If you are using two shift pages, you must assign a SRC SH1 key and a SRC SH2, and similarly for destinations.
To assign a shift to a key:
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The Button window opens.
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In the Button window, select Shift.
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In the Value list, select one of the following:
The simulated RCP-NK1 shows the shift on the key.
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Click Send Configuration to save the configuration and send it to the device.
Assigning a Panel Lock Key
It may be necessary at times to lock the entire RCP-NK1 from changes. If this function is required, assign a panel lock key. You can also lock the RCP-NK1 using the Panel Locked check box on the Configuration tab.
To assign a panel lock key:
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The Button window opens.
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In the Button window, select Function Key.
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In the Value list, select Panel Lock.
The simulated RCP-NK1 shows the panel lock on the key.
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Click Send Configuration to save the configuration and send it to the device.
Unassigning a Key
If a key is not used for any function it should be unassigned.
To unassign a key from any function:
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The Button window opens.
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In the Button window, select Clear Key.
The simulated RCP-NK1 shows the key as unassigned.
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Click Send Configuration to save the configuration and send it to the device.