Icom RC-FS10 Instruction Manual - Page 1

INSTRUCTIONS REMOTE COMMUNICATOR RC-FS10 Multi-Trunking compatible version Thank you for purchasing the RC-FS10 REMOTE COMMUNICATOR. The Remote Communicator creates a virtual radio/simple dispatcher control panel on a Windows PC. This allows you to access and communicate with repeaters, and transceivers on your IDAS IP Network. Before installation, please read these instructions carefully. FORWORD Minimum system requirements Supplied items Operating System CPU Memory HDD Audio Display Resolution Other Hardware Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3 or later (32-bit) Microsoft® Windows Vista® SP2 or later (32/64-bit) Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32/64-bit) Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz CPU or better, or equivalent CPU 512 MB of available memory or more (for Windows XP) 1 GB of available memory or more (for Windows Vista and Windows 7) 100 MB of available disk space DirectSound compatible sound card that covers the frequency response range of up to 20 kHz, with a sampling rate of 48 kHz. 1024 × 768 pixel or more CD-ROM drive 10 Mbps or greater Ethernet interface USB 1.1 or 2.0 port Speaker or headset Microphone CT-24 CD USB cable Cushion sheet These instructions are based on using Windows Vista. The displayed screens, indications or operations may differ slightly from the instructions, depending on your system configuration or Windows operating system. PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: NEVER expose the CT-24 to rain, snow or any liquids. This will damage the CT-24. DO NOT use or place the CT-24 in areas with temperatures below 0°C (+32°F) or above +40°C (+104°F). DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol to clean the CT-24, because they can damage its surfaces. DO NOT allow the PC to go into the sleep or standby mode while using the RC-FS10. Otherwise, it might not work properly after the PC resumes normal activity. CONNECT the CT-24 to only the PC or an adequate selfpowered USB hub. Otherwise, it may not work properly. MENU SCREEN When the CD is inserted into the CD drive, the menu screen automatically appears. - If no menu screen appears, double-click the "AutoRun.exe" on the CD. - To read the instructions on the CD, Adobe® Reader® is required. If you have not installed the reader, please download it from Adobe Systems Incorporated's website. - When you want to close the menu screen, click "Exit." Step 1: USB DRIVER INSTALLATION When installing the USB driver, log in as the administrator. q M ake sure Windows has completed its start-up, and no other applications are running. w Insert the CD into the CD drive. e Click "Install USB driver" on the menu screen. If "User Account Control" appears, click [Continue]. r "Welcome to USB InstallShield Wizard for Icom CT-24 USB Driver Setup" appears. Click [Next>]. u "InstallShield Wizard Completed" appears. Click [Finish]. Click i A fter the InstallShield Wizard is complete, connect the CT-24 to the PC through the USB cable. • The power/communicate indicator lights green. PC PC to the USB port Power/communicate indicator Click t "Destination Folder" appears. Click [Next>]. • If desired, click [Change...] to select another destination folder before clicking [Next>]. USB cable CT-24 o A fter connecting the CT-24, "Installing device driver software" appears. Click y "Ready to Install the Program" appears. Click [Install] to start the installation. !0 A fter "Icom CT-24" appears, the USB driver installation process is complete. • Restarting the PC may be required, depending on your configuration. • You can uninstall the USB driver using the "Uninstall a program" in the Windows Control Panel. Click If "Windows Security" appears, click [Install].