Contemporary Research ICC2-IRC - Manual (Page 3)

Contemporary Research Corporation 3 IR TV Controller
Overview
Contemporary Research offers two solutions for intelligent, interactive distributed media management, the
ICC2-IRC and ICW-IRC IR TV Controllers. The ICC2-IRC communicates bi-directionally over the same RF coax
that carries the broadband TV channels, dramatically simplifying system wiring. The ICW-IRC connects over a
twisted-pair network using Category 5 or Category 3 wiring and connectors.
Both IRC TV Controllers feature an internal TV tuner for absolute channel access management and a character
generator that outputs on-screen text for channel names, control functions, and interactive menus. Intelligent
tuning, volume and power control is provided by IR control port and included scan sensor. Front-panel control
and LEDs keep users in touch with their system. Enjoy a full range of control choices with the included
IC-RC IR Wireless Remote, designed for simplified control of distributed media channels and sources.
Compatible with the Contemporary Research ABC Media Retrieval System and iC Commander software, the IRC
TV Controllers can be networked with up to 4000 TV and Video Display controllers. For custom systems
applications, all IRC units and other iC-Net devices can be accessed from a single RS-232 port on ICC-HE and
ICW-HE Head-End Network Controllers.
• Controls most brands of TVs from IR control port
o Creates on-screen channel labels, messages, text menus, and feedback using onboard
character generator
o Receives wireless commands from included IC-RC IR remote from internal IR sensors, external
sensor optional
o Delivers absolute volume control for level and mute
o Manages channel access using programmable available channel list
o Delivers absolute power control with included power sensor
• Networks with up to 4,000 TVs through an ICC-HE or ICW-HE Head-End Network Controller
o ICC2-IRC units provide 2-way operation over the same RF cable as CATV channels
o ICW-IRC connect over Category 3 or 5 wiring
o Units instantly respond to individual, zone, and all-call commands
• Provides front-panel control for power, volume, and channel, and LED feedback for power, IR control,
and network
• Includes A/V inputs to display video from PCs, overheads, cameras and other local video sources
• Restores all operation status after loss of power from data stored in non-volatile memory
• Enables and disables front-panel control via iC-Net protocol
• Mounts above, below, or near TV, mounting brackets included over the same RF coax as the distributed
media channels, simplifying system wiring and retrofit