INSTRUCTION MANUAL IP REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE RS-BA1
FOREWORD PRECAUTIONS Thank you for purchasing the RS-BA1. The RS-BA1 is designed to remotely control an Icom radio through a network. This instruction manual contains detailed instructions on how to configure your own remote control system. Before reading this manual, please read the RS-BA1 Installation guide q and w that come with the RS-BA1, for details on how to install the software and connect a radio to the Base station’s PC.
ABOUT THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL To start using the RS-BA1, read this instruction manual in the following order. FOREWORD (p.i to iii) OVERVIEW OF THE RS-BA1 (p.iv) ABOUT THE COMMUNICATION IN THE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (p.v) 1. BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (p.1 to 11) When using a transceiver without the Server PC function. When using one of the following transceivers with the Server PC function. (As of January 2016) 1 2 3 4 5 • IC-7851 • IC-7850 • IC-7800 (Firmware version 3.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD.........................................................................i ABOUT THE SUPPLIED GUIDES........................................i IMPORTANT..........................................................................i PRECAUTIONS.....................................................................i ABOUT THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL..............................ii TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................iii OVERVIEW OF THE RS-BA1..................
OVERVIEW OF THE RS-BA1 ❍ The RS-BA1 consists of the Remote Utility, used to configure a remote control system, and the Remote Controller, used to send CI-V commands to a radio to remotely operate it. ❍ With the RS-BA1, you can configure a remote control system through the Internet, or a LAN. ❍ The RS-BA1 provides highly qualified audio communication between your PC and an Icom amateur radio through a USB port (Type B/Mini-B) or LAN port*. • You can also control Icom radios with an RS-232C interface.
ABOUT THE AUDIO COMMUNICATION IN THE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM In the remote control system, audio is exchanged between a Base station radio and the Remote station’s PC, through Remote Utilities, as illustrated below. The audio settings needed are described below.
BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM 1 Before using the remote control system, the following settings are needed. • Firewall setting (p. 1) • Volume adjustment for your audio devices (p. 5) • To allow access from the Internet (p. 9) See page 11 for the Remote Utility’s screen description. ■ Firewall setting The Windows operating system includes a Firewall setting standard. This is a security function that can prevent improper access to your PC from the Internet.
1 BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM ■ Firewall setting (Continued) u The “Allowed applications” screen appears, then click [Change settings]. !0 Returns to the “Allowed applications” screen. In the “Allowed apps and features” list, confirm that [Remote Utility] is displayed and a check mark is in the box, and then click [OK]. Click q Confirm w Click i Click [Allow another app...]. Click o The “Add an app” screen appears. Click [Remote Utility] and then click [Add].
BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM 1 Windows 7 q Click [Control Panel] in the menu. w The “Adjust your computer’s settings” screen appears, then click [System and Security]. y The “Add a Program” screen appears. Click [Remote Utility] and then click [Add]. Click q Click 1 2 e Click [Allow a program through Windows Firewall]. w Click 3 4 u Returns to the “Allowed Programs” screen.
1 BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM Windows Vista q Click [Control Panel] in the menu. w Click [Security]. y Click the [Exceptions] tab, then click [Add program...]. q Click Click w Click e Click [Turn Windows Firewall on or off]. u The “Add a Program” screen appears, then click [Remote Utility] and then [OK]. Click r If the “User Account Control” screen appears, then click [Continue]. t The “Windows Firewall Settings” screen appears.
BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM 1 ■ Volume adjustment for your audio devices • When connecting to the network through a PC, the audio volume adjustment is needed for both the Remote and Base station PCs. • When connecting to the network directly, the audio volume adjustment is needed for only the Remote station PC. Before you start using the RS-BA1, the PC’s audio volume must be set to a proper level. When several audio devices are used, you must set each one individually.
1 BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM ■ Volume adjustment for your audio devices Windows 8.1/ Windows 8 (Continued) r Click the [Levels] tab. Adjust the speaker’s audio level by moving the slide control to the right or left. • If the mute setting is turned ON in “Speakers” ( ), click the icon to turn OFF. After adjusting, click [OK] to close “Speaker Properties.
BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM i Click the [Levels] tab. Adjust the microphone’s audio level by moving the slide control to the right or left. • If the mute setting is turned ON in “Microphone” ( ), click the icon to turn OFF. After adjusting, click [OK] to close “Microphone Properties.” 1 q Click w Adjust 1 e Click 2 3 4 Windows 7/ Windows Vista (This description is based on Windows 7.) q Right-click the speaker icon on the taskbar, and click “Playback devices” or “Recording devices.
1 BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM ■ Volume adjustment for your audio devices Windows 7/ Windows Vista (Continued) t Click the [Recording] tab on “Sound.” In the list that appears, select an audio device that you will use, then click [Properties]. q Click w Select i Click the [Levels] tab. Adjust the microphone’s audio level by moving the slide control to the right or left. After adjusting, click [OK] to close “Microphone Properties.
BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM 1 ■ To allow access from the Internet Only when you configure the remote control system through the Internet, you need the following settings on your router. If you configure the remote control system through the Internet, whether you are operating as a Base station or a Remote station, you need to configure your router to allow access from the Internet. To allow the access, configure the 3 port numbers used with the Remote Utility (Example: 50001 to 50003).
1 BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM ■ To allow access from the Internet When connecting to the network through a PC PC (Remote Utility) setting When connecting to the network directly Radio setting q Enter the fixed IP address, if you use DHCP. w Enter the default gateway and DNS server address of the router. e After setting, start the WWW browser to confirm you can access the internet. q Hold down [EXIT/SET] for 1 second to select the Set mode menu screen.
BEFORE USING REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM 1 ■ Remote Utility’s screen description Describes the Remote Utility’s screen contents. Regarding the Remote Controller, see the chapter 5, “REMOTE CONTROLLER’S BASIC OPERATION.” (p. 38) y[ ] q Setting Mode t Help Button w Screen Tab 1 2 3 4 e Setting Screen 5 6 7 8 r Setting Buttons 9 10 q Setting Mode Select either Radio Operation, Server Setting or Network Setting mode, in the drop-down list. w Screen Tab Click a tab to select its setting screen.
2 WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC If you are using one of the following radios, skip this section and go to section 3. (p. 33) • IC-7851 • IC-7850 • IC-7800 (Firmware version 3.00 or later) (As of January 2016) • IC-7700 (Firmware version 2.00 or later) When connecting to the network through a PC, read this instruction manual in the following order. ■ W hen configuring the remote control system through a LAN (p.13 to 16) DT o let Remote stations access the Server using its computer name.
BASIC OPERATION 2 ■ When configuring the remote control system through a LAN If you configure the remote control system through a LAN, Remote stations can access the Server using its computer name or IP address. The example below describes how to find out the PC (Server)’s computer name, or IP address, to be requested by Remote stations. Base station PC (Server) Remote station Router PC 1 Icom radio IP address: 192.168.0.10 Computer name: Base PC Request “192.168.0.
2 WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ When configuring the remote control system through a LAN (Continued) D To let Remote stations access the Server using its IP address An IP address is a numerical label that is assigned to devices participating in a computer network. Find out your PC’s IP address to let Remote stations access the Server using it. Windows 8.1/ Windows 8 q Right-click the Network icon on the taskbar, and then click [Open Network and Sharing Center].
WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC 2 Windows 7 q Right-click the Network icon on the taskbar, and then click [Open Network and Sharing Center]. w Click r The “Network Connection Details” screen appears, then confirm the IP address that is displayed in the Address field. Click [Close] to close the window. 1 2 q Right-click w The “Network and Sharing Center” screen appears, then click [Local Area Connection].
2 WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ When configuring the remote control system through a LAN D To let Remote stations access the Server using its IP address (continued) Windows Vista q Right-click [Computer] in the menu, then click [Properties]. w Right-click q Click e Click r The “Network Connection Details” screen appears, then confirm the IP address that is displayed in the IP Address field. Click [Close] to close the window.
WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC 2 ■ When configuring the remote control system through the Internet If you configure the remote control system through the Internet, Remote stations can access the Server using its public IP address. If you utilize a Dynamic DNS service, Remote stations can access the Server by not only its public IP address, but also by its domain name.
2 WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ When configuring the remote control system through the Internet (Continued) D To let Remote stations access the Server by its domain name If you set up an account for a Dynamic DNS server, you can configure your router to update the Dynamic DNS server with your dynamic IP address. Even if you don’t have a static public IP address, you can allow Remote stations to access the Server through the Internet, using its domain name.
WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC 2 ■ Network setting Configure your PC’s network environment in the Base station’s Remote Utility. The settings will take effect after rebooting the Remote Utility. When you first open the Remote Utility, the Network Setting screen appears. After configuring your network environment, you can display other setting screens. q In the Remote Utility, open the Network screen. How to open: Select the ‘Network Setting’ mode, then click the [Network] tab.
2 WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ User registration In the Base station’s Remote Utility, register users (Remote Stations) to allow them to access the Server. The Server verifies the user ID and password when users attempt to access the Server. If the User ID or password is incorrect, the Remote station cannot access the Server. D To register a user q In the Remote Utility, open the User List screen. How to open: Select the ‘Server Setting’ mode, then click the [User List] tab.
WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC 2 ■ Radio registration In the Base station’s Remote Utility, register the radios that are physically connected to your PC. Please read the RS-BA1 Installation guide w, to connect a radio to your PC. • Radio Registration screen DRadio’s basic information setting (p. 22) DCOM port and audio device setting (p. 23) DRadio’s Remote station registration (p. 22) 1 2 DAdjust limitation setting (p.
2 WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ Radio registration (Continued) D Radio’s basic information setting D Radio’s Remote station registration q In the Base station’s Remote Utility, open the Radio List screen. How to open: Select the ‘Server Setting’ mode, then click the [Radio List] tab. w Click [Add] to display the Radio Registration screen. e Enter a name for the radio in the Radio Name field, of up to 16 characters.
WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC 2 D Adjust limitation setting D COM port and audio device settings Remote stations can adjust the sound quality or audio codec. Higher audio qualities will increase the amount of data, which may overload the Base station’s PC, and may influence other application on the PC. The Server can limit the maximum level of the sound quality or audio codec. Remote stations cannot program higher values than the values programmed at the Server.
2 WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC ■ To monitor, or disconnect a Remote station When you are operating as a Base station, and a Remote station is accessing a radio that is physically connected to your PC, you can monitor the received and transmitted audio. • To monitor, you should connect a speaker to your PC. Moreover, you can terminate the connection between the Remote station and the radio.
WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK THROUGH A PC 2 ■ Connecting to a radio from the Server When you are operating as a Base station, you can access a radio which is physically connected to your PC (Server). • For audio communication, you should connect a speaker and microphone, or headset to your PC. • To control the radio, connect to it using a control software. D Connecting to a radio D Disconnecting from a radio q In the Base Station’s Remote Utility, open the Radio List screen.
3 WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK DIRECTLY The settings in this section are necessary only when using one of the following radios. • IC-7851 • IC-7850 • IC-7800 (Firmware version 3.00 or later) • IC-7700 (Firmware version 2.00 or later) If you use other Icom radio, skip this section and go to section 4. (p. 33) (As of January 2016) When connecting to the network directly, read this instruction manual in the following order. ■W hen configuring the remote control system through a LAN (p.
WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK DIRECTLY 3 ■ When configuring the remote control system through a LAN If you configure the remote control system through a LAN, Remote stations can access the Server using its IP address. The example below describes how to find out the Base station’s IP address, to be requested by Remote stations. Router IP address: 192.168.0.10 Network Name: IC-7850 IC-7851 IC-7850 IC-7800 (firmware version 3.00 or later) IC-7700 (firmware version 2.
3 WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK DIRECTLY ■ When configuring the remote control system through the Internet If you configure the remote control system through the Internet, Remote stations can access the Server using its public IP address. If you utilize a Dynamic DNS service, Remote stations can access the Server by not only its public IP address, but also by its domain name.
WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK DIRECTLY 3 ■ Network setting Configure the network environment of your radio (IC-7700 with firmware version 2.00 or later, IC-7800 with firmware version 3.00 or later, or an IC-7850 or IC-7851) in the Others set mode. The settings will take effect after rebooting the radio. 1. “Network Control” setting q Hold down [EXIT/SET] for 1 second to select the Set mode menu screen. w Push [F-5•OTHERS] to enter the Others set mode.
3 WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK DIRECTLY ■ User registration In the set mode menu screen, register users (Remote station) to allow them to access the Server. The Server verifies the user ID and password when Remote stations attempt to access the Server. If the User ID or password is incorrect, the Remote station cannot access the Server. D To register a user 1. “User ID” setting 2. “Password” setting q Hold down [EXIT/SET] for 1 second to select the set mode menu screen.
WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK DIRECTLY 3 ■ Radio registration In the set mode menu screen, register the radios to be used with the Server. Please read the RS-BA1 Installation guide w, to connect a radio to your PC. D Radio’s basic information setting D Adjust limitation setting q Hold down [EXIT/SET] for 1 second to select the set mode menu screen. w Push [F-5•OTHERS] to enter the Others set mode. e Push [F-1•▲] or [F-2•▼] to select “Network Radio Name.
3 WHEN CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK DIRECTLY ■ Radio Registration D Adjust limitation setting (continued) o Push [F-1•▲] or [F-2•▼] to select “Network MOD Use.” !0 Confirm that “ON” is selected in “Network MOD Use.” • For the IC-7850 and IC-7851, the function is fixed to “ON.” !1 Push [F-1•▲] or [F-2•▼] to select “Network MOD Sample Rate.” !2 Rotate the main dial to limit the modulation audio sampling rate that Remote stations can adjust. Higher sampling rates will improve the audio quality.
SETTINGS FOR A REMOTE STATION PC 4 ■ Network setting Configure your PC’s network environment in the Remote station’s Remote Utility. The settings will take effect after rebooting the Remote Utility. When you first open the Remote Utility, the Network Setting screen appears. After configuring your network environment, you can open other setting screens. q In the Remote Utility, open the Network screen. How to open: Select the ‘Network Setting’ mode, then click the [Network] tab.
4 SETTINGS FOR A REMOTE STATION PC ■ Connecting to the Server To connect to a radio through the network, Remote stations should first connect to a Server using the Remote Utility. Before connecting, register the Server information. D Server registration Before registering the Server information, be sure to confirm the following data; When connecting to the network through a PC: • IP address, public IP address, domain name or computer name of the Base station’s PC. (pp.
SETTINGS FOR A REMOTE STATION PC 4 ■ Connecting to a radio When the connection to the Server has succeeded, the radios that are physically connected to the Server are displayed on the Radio List screen of the Remote station’s Remote Utility. Select a radio from the list, then connect it to the network using the Remote Utility. You have to configure the network audio quality and devices to connect. • To control the radio, connect to the radio using the Control software.
4 SETTINGS FOR A REMOTE STATION PC ■ Connecting to a radio (Continued) D Device setting D Disconnecting from a radio q In the Remote station’s Remote Utility, open the Radio List screen. How to open: Select the ‘Radio Operation’ mode, then click the [Radio List] tab. w Select a radio, then click [Settings] to display the Connection Setting screen. q In the Remote station’s Remote Utility, open the Radio List screen. How to open: Select the ‘Radio Operation’ mode, then click the [Radio List] tab.
SETTINGS FOR A REMOTE STATION PC 4 ■ Audio adjustment using the Remote Utility While connected to a radio, you can adjust the received and transmit audio volume through the network using the Remote station’s Remote Utility. The description in this section is based on the assumption that the connection to the radio has succeeded (“<>” is displayed under the radio name).
4 SETTINGS FOR A REMOTE STATION PC ■ Recording and playback functions While connected to a radio, you can record the received audio and save it into the PC’s hard disk using the Remote station’s Remote Utility. Also, you can transmit an audio file to the radio using the Remote Utility. The description in this section is based on the assumption that the connection to the radio has succeeded (“<>” is displayed under the radio name).
REMOTE CONTROLLER’S BASIC OPERATION 5 ■ Connecting to a radio with the Remote Controller This chapter describes how to connect to a radio and remotely control it using the Remote Controller. There are two ways to connect to the radio with the Remote Controller: 1. Connecting to the radio through a network using the Remote Utility (p. 40) 2. Directly connecting to the radio that is physically connected to your PC, instead of using the Remote Utility (p.
5 REMOTE CONTROLLER'S BASIC OPERATION ■ Connecting to a radio with the Remote Controller (Continued) D Connecting to a radio through a network To connect to a radio through a network using the Remote Controller, first you have to access the radio using the Remote Utility. To connect the radio using the Remote Utility, see page 25 when you are operating as the Server, or see page 35 when you are operating as a Remote station. q Open the Remote Controller.
REMOTE CONTROLLER'S BASIC OPERATION 5 D Directly connecting to a radio If a radio is physically connected to your PC, you can directly access the radio using the Remote Controller, instead of using the Remote Utility. • When you are operating a radio on the remote control system with the Remote Controller, without having used the Remote Utility to connect, let other users know that the radio is being used. q Open the Remote Controller.
5 REMOTE CONTROLLER'S BASIC OPERATION ■ Connecting to a radio with the Remote Controller (Continued) D To use transmit audio input from the PC D About the Remote mode In order to use the transmit audio input from the PC when remotely controlling the radio using the Remote Controller, configure the following settings, according to the connection between the radio and the Base PC. If you operate in the Remote station side, confirm the radio’s connector that is connected to the Base PC.
REMOTE CONTROLLER'S BASIC OPERATION 5 ■ To exit the Remote Controller Follow the steps below to close and exit the remote control operation. q Disconnect the radio by clicking < > in the Remote Controller. w Close the Remote Controller. e Disconnect the radio connected to the Remote Utility on the Remote Station. r Close the Remote Station on the Remote Utility. t If you are connecting the radio through the PC, close the Remote Utility on the Base Station. y Turn OFF the Radio and the PC.
5 REMOTE CONTROLLER'S BASIC OPERATION ■ Operating guide (Continued) w q q e q These screens are examples using the IC-7850 or IC-7851. The displayed screen differs, depending on the transceiver. w This setting window is displayed when the Tone function is used. • The setting window differs, depending on the used Tone function. e This setting window is displayed when the Duplex operation is used. NOTE: • There are items you cannot set, depending on the connected radio.
TROUBLESHOOTING 6 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: Cannot access a Server from a Remote station with the Remote Utility You can configure the Server information in the Server Registration screen (Radio Operation mode ➔ Server List screen ➔ [Add] or [Properties]).
6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Cannot access a radio with the Remote Utility The description in this part is based on the assumption that the connection to the Server has succeeded (“CONNECTING” is displayed under the Server name). ❍ “BUSY” is displayed under the radio name Possible cause Another user is currently operating the radio. Solution Wait for “BUSY” to disappear.
TROUBLESHOOTING 6 Problem: Cannot access a radio with the Remote Utility (Continued) The description in this part is based on the assumption that the connection to the Server has succeeded (“CONNECTING” is displayed under the Server name). ❍ “COM/AUDIO ERROR” is displayed under the radio name The following messages are displayed for all possible causes described below.
6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Cannot access a radio with the Remote Controller o access a radio with the Remote Controller, T configure the connection settings in the Connect Setting screen. (pp. 40, 41) Click the Connect Setting icon ( ) on the toolbar, or click “Connect Setting...” in the [Option] menu to open the screen. ❍ When connecting to the radio through the network using the Remote Utility Possible cause 1 Connecting to the radio is unsuccessful using the Remote Utility.
TROUBLESHOOTING 6 Problem: Cannot properly control the radio with the Remote Controller Possible cause 1 The same CI-V address is being used by a control software other than the Remote Controller. Solution S elect an address other than “E0” in the CI-V Address (RS-BA1) menu in the Remote Controller’s Connect Setting screen. However, this solution does not always solve the problem.
6 TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: If you could not solve the problem after trying the solutions described on the previous page, check the following on the Base station side.
TROUBLESHOOTING 6 Problem: The received audio is interrupted Possible cause 1 The network data transfer is excessive. Solution S elect a lower sampling rate value in the Sample Rates menu, or a different codec in the Codecs menu, in the Connect Settings screen (Radio Operation mode ➔ Radio List screen ➔ [Settings]). First, select the lowest value. If the received audio is not interrupted with the setting, try a higher value, and adjust to an appropriate value.
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