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INSTRUCTION MANUAL REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE RS-R8600 INTRODUCTION 1 BEFORE USING CONTROL SYSTEM 2 CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM THROUGH A LAN 3 CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM THROUGH THE INTERNET 4 ABOUT THE REMOTE UTILITY 5 ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROLLER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 2
after connecting a receiver to the PC. To operate your PC and peripheral devices, follow the instructions provided in their manuals. All copyrights associated with this manual and all intellectual property rights associated with the RS-R8600 software are held by Icom Inc. Unauthorized reproduction - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 3
numbers you want to print. The printing setup may differ, depending on the printer. Refer to your printer's instruction manual for details. Select "A4" size to print out the page in the original manual size. • Read Out Loud feature. The Read Out Loud feature reads aloud the text in this PDF - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 4
system through the Internet 3-1 About a public IP address and the Dynamic DNS service 3-2 DDTo let PCs connect to the receiver using its public IP address 3-2 DDTo let PCs connect to the receiver using its domain name 3-3 To enable remote control through the Internet 3-4 Step 1. Settings - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 5
the network (LAN or Internet). LLTo control the receiver, the receiver must be connected to the network. LAN Or Internet Receiver Network PC Routers or other devices are not shown. TIP: The IC-R8600's built-in Server function enables the receiver to directly connect to a network. This enables - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 6
applications" screen is displayed. 4. Click . Click Click •• The "Add an app" screen is displayed. 6. Click "Remote Utility Software for Icom Radios" and then click . 1Click 2Click •• Returns to the "Allowed applications" screen. 7. In the "Allowed apps and features" list - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 7
1 BEFORE USING THE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM Firewall settings (Continued) Windows 8.1 1. Place the mouse pointer in the bottom right corner of the screen. •• The charms are displayed on the right of the screen. 4. Click "System and Security." Click Charms are displayed Place the mouse pointer - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 8
1 BEFORE USING THE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM Firewall settings Windows 8.1 (Continued) 8. Click "Remote Utility Software for Icom Radios" and then click . 1Click 2Click •• Returns to the "Allowed applications" screen. 9. In the "Allowed apps and features" list, confirm that "Remote Utility - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 9
Adjusting the volume of your audio devices Before you start using the RS-R8600, the PC's audio volume must be set to a proper level. screens and terms that are used may differ, depending on your PC. ••These instructions are based on using Windows 10. 1. Right-click the speaker icon on the - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 10
1 BEFORE USING THE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM Receiver's presettings The RS-R8600 remotely controls the receivers with the Network function using CI-V (Icom Communication Interface) commands. See the CI-V command table in the receiver's instruction manual for details of the functions that can be - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 11
CONTROL SYSTEM Selecting a connection method Select a connection method from the following: When you want to configure the system through a LAN, see section 2. RS-R8600 Receiver with built-in Server function Remote PC When you want to configure the system through the Internet, see section 3. RS - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 12
open, push the [F1] key on the PC's keyboard to open the help file. Network Radio Name: IC-R8600abc CI-V address: 96h Baud rate: Auto Connect to the LAN port Internet PC Name: User PC at the PC, you can use the RS-R8600 and feel like you are operating the actual receiver's main dial. 2-1 - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 13
After restarting, keep the receiver's power ON, or remain in the remote standby mode. Network setting Items DHCP* Network Name* Network Control Control Port (UDP) Serial Port (UDP) Audio Port (UDP) Internet Access Line Contents ON (Default) A Network Name Example: IC-R8600 OFF (Default) ON 50001 - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 14
a speaker to the PC. 1 Open the Remote Utility. 1. Open "Icom Remote Utility." 2. "Set your own PC information" is displayed, then connection type. 4. Select your internet access line type. 5. Select the software display language. LLThe selected language will be used as the Help file language - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 15
for this port. 3. Click >. 6 Enter the User ID and Password. 1. Enter the User ID and Password that are registered to the receiver. 2. Click >. •• After clicking >, connects to the Server. 1Enter 2Confirm 3Click 1Enter 2Enter (Example: USER0001) 3Click NOTE: If you cannot connect - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 16
Network screen. 7. Select a virtual COM port number. •• The selected COM port number is used for CI-V operation with the receiver. LLWhen you connect to the receiver with the control software, you have to set the COM port number. 8. Select an audio device that your speaker is connected, to output - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 17
(Continued) 9 Connect the receiver. 1. Click . 2. Click . •• "" is displayed under the radio name when the connection has succeeded. LLIf the connection fails, and an error screen is displayed, solve the problem using the "6. TROUBLESHOOTING" section. (p. 6-2) 1Click 2Click - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 18
Controller application 1. Open "RS-R8600 Remote Control." 2. Click < receiver to access using the Remote Utility application, in Remote Utility. (Example: IC receiver's information from the Remote Utility application. 4. Check "Software closing turns OFF the Receiver." to turn OFF the receiver - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 19
and the PC. LLIf you check "Software closing turns OFF the Receiver.," when you close the Remote Controller, the receiver's power is also turned OFF. NOTE: DO NOT allow the PC to go into the sleep or standby mode while using the RS-R8600. Otherwise, it might not work properly after the PC resumes - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 20
PC's keyboard to open the help file. Network Radio Name: IC-R8600abc CI-V address: 96h Baud rate: Auto Connect to the LAN port Receiver Router Internet PC Name: User PC User ID: USER1 Password: , you can use the RS-R8600 and feel like you are operating the actual receiver's main dial. 3-1 - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 21
over the global Internet. Check the router's manual about how to configure your router to set the public IP address. NOTE: If you have a dynamic public IP address, we recommend that you use the Dynamic DNS service to enable the PCs to connect to the receiver. (p. 3-3) LLIf the PC connected to the - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 22
through the Internet, even if the receiver's public IP address is changed. LLCheck the router's manual about how to configure your router to use the Dynamic DNS services. Dynamic DNS server IP address WAN: 888.888.888.888 LAN: 192.168.0.1 Domain name icom-rsr8600.com Update with your dynamic IP - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 23
are connected to the same router. LLCheck your PC's manual about the setting details. Receiver setting Items DHCP IP Address Default Gateway Control Port (UDP 2 Forward the port. ••Forward port numbers that are used for the RS-R8600. (Example: 50001 to 50003) ••"UDP" should be used as the port - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 24
Radio Name Contents A Network Radio Name ••Up to 16 characters Example: IC-R8600abc Before setting a PC: Confirm the items described below, and keep the receiver's power ON, or remain in the remote standby mode. ••Receiver's public IP address or domain name ••Network User ID and Password 3-5 - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 25
a speaker to the PC. 1 Open the Remote Utility. 1. Open "Icom Remote Utility." 2. "Set your own PC information" is displayed, then connection type. 4. Select your internet access line type. 5. Select the software display language. LLThe selected language will be used as the Help file language - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 26
for this port. 3. Click >. 6 Enter the User ID and Password. 1. Enter the User ID and Password that are registered to the receiver. 2. Click >. •• After clicking >, connects to the Server. 1Enter 2Confirm 3Click 1Enter 2Enter (Example: USER0001) 3Click NOTE: If you cannot connect - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 27
Network screen. 7. Select a virtual COM port number. •• The selected COM port number is used for CI-V operation with the receiver. LLWhen you connect to the receiver with the control software, you have to set the COM port number. 8. Select an audio device that your speaker is connected, to output - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 28
(Continued) 9 Connect the receiver. 1. Click . 2. Click . •• "" is displayed under the radio name when the connection has succeeded. LLIf the connection fails, and an error screen is displayed, solve the problem using the "6. TROUBLESHOOTING" section. (p. 6-2) 1Click 2Click - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 29
Controller application 1. Open "RS-R8600 Remote Control." 2. Click < receiver to access using the Remote Utility application, in Remote Utility. (Example: IC receiver's information from the Remote Utility application. 4. Check "Software closing turns OFF the Receiver." to turn OFF the receiver - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 30
and the PC. LLIf you check "Software closing turns OFF the Receiver.," when you close the Remote Controller, the receiver's power is also turned OFF. NOTE: DO NOT allow the PC to go into the sleep or standby mode while using the RS-R8600. Otherwise, it might not work properly after the PC resumes - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 31
these ports. 3 Network Connection Select the network connection type. 4 Internet Access Line Select your internet access line type. 5 Language Select the software display language. The selected language will be used as the Help file language. 5Click NOTE: If you configure the remote control - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 32
. 2. Click . •• Set the Server information according the displayed screen. LLWhen connecting to a receiver through a LAN, see page 2-3 about the settings. When connecting to a receiver through the Internet, see page 3-6. 1Click 2Click NOTE: When you add a server from the Setup - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 33
4 ABOUT THE REMOTE UTILITY Server Registration (Continued) DDTo change a server's properties 1. Click . 2. Select a server. 3. Click . 4. Change the settings, and then click . 1Click 2Select 3Click DDTo delete a server 1. Click . 2. Select a server. 3. - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 34
name when the connection has succeeded. LLIf the connection fails, and an error screen is displayed, solve the problem using the "6. TROUBLESHOOTING" section. (p. 6-1) DDDisconnecting from a Server 1. Click the tab. 2. Select the connected server. 3. Click . 1Click 2Select - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 35
have to configure the network audio quality and devices to connect. LLTo control the receiver, connect to the receiver using the Control software. NOTE: If the connection setting is finished, you can simply connect to the receiver by selecting it in the Radio List screen and then clicking - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 36
. LLIf the connection fails, and an error screen is displayed, solve the problem using the "6. TROUBLESHOOTING" section. (p. 6-2) 2Select 3Click DDDisconnecting a receiver 1. Click . 2. Select a receiver with "" under its name. 3. Click . •• "Do you want to - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 37
the AF control of the Remote Controller. However, if you use another control software, the audio volume level on the network can only be adjusted with the Remote Utility. ••You cannot adjust the received audio volume level of the receiver's speaker, with the Remote Utility. Use the AF control on the - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 38
Folder screen. ••Adjust the sample rate frequency and codec to record the audio according to the recording purpose. When you record the audio received from the network, we recommend that you set the same sample rate frequency and codec that are programmed in the Connection Setting screen. 3Click - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 39
4 ABOUT THE REMOTE UTILITY Disconnecting another users The administrators can terminate a connection between another user and a receiver. 1. Click . 2. Select a receiver with "Busy" under its name. LLThe operating user's name (PC Name that the user set in the Settings screen), and its - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 40
the Remote mode (p. 5-2) Open the Connect Setting screen. (p. 2-7, p. 3-10) TIP: See the RS-R8600 Remote Controller's Help file for remote operation details, such as how to change the frequency or how to each button on the Remote Controller, see the Operating Guide at the end of this manual. 5-1 - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 41
Remote Controller from transmitting control commands, while you manually operate the receiver, turn OFF the Remote mode. To turn OFF driver software installed successfully." is displayed. PC 1 RC-28 2 to a [USB] port USB cable (supplied) 2. Start up the RS-R8600 Remote Control software. •• - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 42
TROUBLESHOOTING The following descriptions are possible causes and solutions for the problem you are experiencing. If you cannot solve the problem after trying these solutions, please contact your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center. Problem the receiver's IP receiver. Solution 1. Check the receiver - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 43
6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Cannot access a receiver with the Remote Utility The description in this part is based on the assumption that the connection to the Server has succeeded. ••"Connected" is displayed - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 44
6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Cannot access a receiver with the Remote Controller LLTo access a receiver with the Remote Controller, configure the connection settings in the Connect Setting screen. Click < > in the toolbar, or click "Connect Setting..." in the Option menu - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 45
6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Cannot properly control the receiver with the Remote Controller Possible cause The same CI-V address is being used by other control software. Solution Select an address other than "E0" in CI-V Address (RS-R8600) in the Remote Controller's Connect Setting screen. However, - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 46
6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: The received audio is intermittent Possible cause 1 The network data transfer Server List screen. Packet round trip time Average packet loss Problem: The connect settings cannot be changed Possible cause 1 The receiver is "Offline." Solution Click on the Server - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 47
6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: The connect settings cannot be changed using the Remote Controller Possible cause The Remote Controller is connected to the receiver. Solution Click < > to disconnect it from the receiver. 6-6 - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 48
How the World Communicates A7395-2EX-1 © 2017-2021 Icom Inc. Dec. 2021 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan - Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual Version 1.01 - Page 49
Operating Guide The following windows are displayed by right-clicking on each button on the Remote Controller. LLThe windows that are displayed by left-clicking, the buttons are marked in white (Example: Memory Channel Editor). Displayed windows differ, according to the selected receive mode. FM
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RS-R8600
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
1 BEFORE USING CONTROL SYSTEM
2 CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM THROUGH A LAN
3
CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM
THROUGH THE INTERNET
4 ABOUT THE REMOTE UTILITY
5 ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROLLER
6 TROUBLESHOOTING
REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE