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Cast movies, shows and music from your phone to the TV with Roomcast.

Table of Contents

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Products Covered By This Installation Guide

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Important Safety Instructions

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Approval Information

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What Is Included In The Box

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Additional Hardware Required

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Preparation For Installation

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Services 

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Tools 

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Installation

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Configuration

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Additional Information 

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TV Compatibility 

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Warranty

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Contact Details

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Products Covered By This Installation Guide 

This installation guide covers the TeleAdapt Roomcast, TA-2400. Roomcast  
brings video and audio streaming to hotel guest rooms and is based on  
Google Chromecast technology.

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Important Safety Instructions 

Read these instructions carefully before attempting any installation. Follow  
all instructions and heed all warnings. These instructions should be kept  
for future reference.

1

This equipment must be installed in strict accordance with these instructions.

2

This equipment is designed for indoor use only. 

3

Only use with attachments and accessories as specified by the manufacturer. 

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The mains plug used to disconnect this equipment from its power source    

must be readily accessible at all times 

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Ensure the power cord is uncoiled before installation. 

6

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,  

convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the equipment. 

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Clean only with a dry cloth. 

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Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when  

the equipment has been damaged in any way, for example if  the power  

supply plug or cord is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen  

into the equipment, the equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture,    

does not operate normally or has been dropped or damaged

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Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long  

periods of  time. 

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Do 

NOT

 install or use this equipment near water. 

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Do 

NOT

 expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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Do 

NOT

 expose to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquid such as  

vases shall be placed on the equipment. 

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Do 

NOT

 install near any heat sources such as radiators, convection heaters or  

other apparatus such as amplifiers that produce heat.

Approval Information 

EMC - EN 55032, EN 55024, EN 300 328, EN 301 489, EN 62311, FCC CFR 47 PART 15C

Safety - EN 60950

PSU - UL 60950-1 and CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, Energy Efficiency Level VI

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What Is Included In The Box 

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Roomcast main unit.

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Antenna. 

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Wall/under-desk bracket 

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M4 x 5mm screws 

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25mm wood screws. 

1X

PSU. 

4X

Cable ties. 

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Velcro adhesive strip.

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Installation guide. 

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Additional Hardware Required 

In addition you will also need :

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   An IEC C7 mains cable for your country, (Included in US Version)

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   An HDMI cable, (Included in US Version)

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   An Ethernet cable. (Included in US Version)

Finally you will need a remote control, there are three options:

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   Roomcast Dial (TA-2401),

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   Roomcast Push Button Remote (TA-2402),

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   TV Remote.

TA-2401 (Not Included)

TA-2402 (Included)

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Behind TV

Preparation For Installation 

Location

Roomcast can be installed in a range of  locations. Typically it would be  
installed either behind the TV or under a desk.

If  installing behind the TV ensure there is at least 45mm (1.75”) clearance  
between the wall and the rear of  the TV.

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Overall Dimensions

Under Desk Mount

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Services 

Roomcast requires:

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   A mains outlet

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   An HDMI input on the TV

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   An Ethernet connection with Internet access2

Tools 

You will need:

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   A crosshead screwdriver to attach the bracket to the Roomcast and  

to attach the bracket to the wall or under the desk,

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   Cutters to trim the cable ties.

Additional tools may be required if  you need to drill holes in the wall/desk  
or if  you need to remove the TV from the wall.

Installation 

Before starting the installation make sure you have read and understood the  
“Important Safety instructions”.

Step 1

Set the DIP switches. Only SW1 is read by Roomcast.

SW1 OFF = LED’s disabled
SW1 ON = LED’s enabled

Step 2

Attach the bracket to the main unit with the 4 M3 screws.

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Step 3 

  
Carefully mount bracket and main unit on wall or under the desk using the wood screws  
provided. You only need 2 screws to hang the wall mount, however for under-desk use  
all 4 screws.

Step 4 

Locate the power supply using the Velcro adhesive strip.

Step 5 

Attach Internet (WAN), TV (HDMI TV) and PSU (12V DC) to the Roomcast.

Step 6 

Tidy up and secure cables with the supplied cable ties.

Step 7 

Attach the antenna to the main unit and adjust.

Step 8 

Apply mains power to the PSU.

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Internet

PSU

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Configuration 

Remote 

  
See separate guides for setup information on the Dial and Push Button remotes that 
are available for Roomcast.

Admin Mode 

  
Roomcast can be configured using Admin mode. To access Admin mode go About/
Feedback and select feedback level “Struggled” twice within 20 seconds. You will 
be presented with a screen requesting a PIN code. The default PIN code for Admin 
access is 843646.

When the PIN is entered correctly you should see a screen similar to that  
shown below.

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Under Room Settings configure the room number plus any other settings you  
need to change and then click ‘Apply’.

Scroll to “Exit Admin Mode” and click to exit.

Roomcast is now ready to use.

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Additional Information 

Pairing - Dial (Not Included) 

1

Make sure the Roomcast is powered on.

2

If  the dial is attached to a base, then remove the base retaining screw  

to detach the base.

3

Next remove the 2 bottom cover retaining screws from the bottom of  the Dial 

and carefully remove the bottom of  the Dial exposing the batteries.

4

Hold the Dial within 30cm of  the Roomcast main unit and depress the pairing 

button for 5 seconds (use a straightened paperclip or similar).

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The Dial should now be paired with the Roomcast main unit.

6

Re-assemble the Dial and test.

Pairing - Push Button Remote 

1

Make sure the Roomcast is powered on.

2

Hold the remote within 30cm of  the Roomcast main unit and depress  

Select and       buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds, the LED should blink rapidly.

3

Release both buttons and the LED should stay on briefly.

4

Check the remote is working correctly.

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TV Compatibility

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When using CEC on Samsung 4K models, please ensure Roomcast is NOT   

connected to HDMI1 of  these TVs. On HD models any HDMI port can be used.

  
2

When using CEC on LG TV models up to and including 2015, ensure the TV  

Control/Method is set to HDMI-CEC-LA14. For 2016 models and after use the  

default HDMI-CEC setting.

Using the TV Manufacturers Remote Control with HDMI-CEC  
Remote Control Passthrough

Note in order to use the TV remote all of  the following conditions have to be met:

1

the TV must support HDMI-CEC with Remote Control Passthrough, and

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Roomcast must be configured to use HDMI-CEC, and

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he TV remote must be the original remote supplied by the TV manufacturer.  

3rd party remotes are not compatible.

If  using the TV manufacturers remote control with HDMI-CEC Remote Control 
Passthrough, then to view the Roomcast you will need to use the          (source)  
button on the TV remote to select the HDMI input that Roomcast is connected to.

Then use the left, right and OK keys to navigate.

Warranty 

Please see TeleAdapt “Sales Terms & Conditions” which are available at  
http://www.teleadapt.com/teleadapt/sales-terms-conditions.html 

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Contact Details 

Europe

TeleAdapt Limited
Axis 5
Rhodes Way
Watford
WD24 4YW
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1923 810200

Americas

TeleAdapt Inc
1315 Greg Street
Suite 110
Sparks
NV 89431
USA
Tel: +1 775 355 8585

Middle East

TeleAdapt Limited
Dubai Media City
Thuraya Tower 1
Office 1008
PO Box 500344
Dubai
UAE
Tel: +971 367 8283

Asia

TeleAdapt HK, Ltd
Unit G, 15/F, Block 2
Leader Industrial Center
No. 188-202 Texaco Road
Tseun Wan
Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2780 9020

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