Icom RC-28 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
REMOTE ENCODER
RC-28
Thank you for purchasing the RC-28 remote
encoder . The RC-28 is designed to connect to a PC
through a USB port, and operate with the RS-BA1 ip
remote control software .
Please read these instructions thoroughly before
using the RC-28.
RWARNING! NEVER disassemble the RC-28
(controller). Incorrect reassembly may result in a fire
hazard or electric shock.
RWARNING! NEVER operate or touch the control-
ler with wet hands. This may result in an electric shock
or damage to the controller.
RWARNING! NEVER let metal, wire or other
objects intrude into the controller. This may result in
an electric shock.
CAUTION: NEVER expose the controller to rain,
snow or any liquids.
CAUTION: DO NOT drop or otherwise impact the
controller. This may damage the controller.
KEEP the controller out of reach of children.
DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or
alcohol when cleaning, as they can damage the
controller’s surfaces.
BE SURE to connect the controller to only the PC.
Otherwise it will not work properly.
PRECAUTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Items Qty.
USB cable (approximately 1.5 m; 4.9 ft) ···················· 1
Instructions (this leaflet)············································· 1
• Input voltage : DC 5 V±5% (Supplied by the
PC’s USB port)
• Operating
temperature range
: –10˚C to +60˚C;
+14˚F to +140˚F
• Weight
(approximately)
: 440 g; 15.5 oz
(no including USB cable)
• Dimensions
(approximately)
:
64 mm;
2.5 in
64 mm;
2.5 in
116 mm; 4.6 in
SUPPLIED ITEMS
DISPOSAL
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice
or obligation.
• FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation. This equipment gener-
ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television re-
ception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following mea-
sures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this con-
troller, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could
void your authority to operate this controller under
FCC regulations.
FCC INFORMATION
The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on
your product, literature, or packaging
reminds you that in the European Union,
all electrical and electronic products,
batteries, and accumulators (rechargeable
batteries) must be taken to designated
collection locations at the end of their
working life. Do not dispose of these products as
unsorted municipal waste. Dispose of them according
to the laws in your area.
About CE
The RC-28 comply with the essential
requirements of the 2004/108/EC directive
for Electromagnetic Compatibility.

1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan A-7034W-1EX-qPrinted in Japan
© 2012–2016 Icom Inc.
PANEL DESCRIPTION
TO USE RC-28
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q Make sure Windows has completed its start-up.
wConnect the RC-28 to the PC that has RS-BA1 1.30
or later version installed on it.
USB cable (supplied)
RC-28
PC
to［USB］port
• DO NOT connect the RC-28 using a third party’s
USB cable or any USB hub. The RC-28 may not
work properly.
• The RC-28 cannot be used with RS-BA1 1.20 or
earlier versions. Please download the latest ver-
sion from the Icom website, and install it.
http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html
 When rst connecting the RC-28 to the PC, wait until
“Device driver software installed successfully.” is dis-
played.
eStart up the RS-BA1 Remote control software.
• The [LINK] LED lights green. (See ‘PANEL DESCRIP-
TION’ e.)
rNow you can control assigned functions of the RS-
BA1 using the RC-28.
❍ If the [LINK] LED does not light, check the following.
z Click the [Option] menu on the RS-BA1’s Top menu,
and then click “USB Dial...” to open the USB Dial
Setting screen.
When the “USB dial...” item on the [Option] menu
is not displayed, download the latest software from
the Icom website, and install it.
http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html
xIf the “Select Device” item is set to “Not Use,” set it to
the RC-28’s serial number.
(example: RC-28 02XXXXX)
[USB] port
Connect to a PC through the supplied USB cable.
[TRANSMIT] LED
Lights red while transmitting.
[LINK] LED
Lights green when the RC-28 can be used with the RS-BA1.
Main dial
Rotate to change the operating frequency.
[F-1]/[F-2] LEDs
Each LED lights orange when the assigned function is
activated. The functions are assigned by the RS-BA1.
 If the LED function is set to OFF, the LED will not light, even if
the assigned function is ON.
[F-1]/[F-2] buttons
Push or Hold down to activate the assigned function, depending
on which action is assigned to the function by the RS-BA1.
[TRANSMIT] button
Push to toggle between transmit and receive.
 You can change the Transmit action in the RS-BA1's [Option]
menu. (Option > USB Dial... > TRANSMIT Button)
• Hold down [TRANSMIT] to transmit, release to receive.
RC-28 02XXXXX
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