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1. 10 14 15 15 15 16 16 oOo NNDR 12 13 Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics since 1981 a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video audio and presentation professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 500 plus different models now appear in 8 Groups which are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer RC 84 RC 84E Transport Control Module which is designed to let an instructor enter a multimedia classroom and operate an A V system with ease The package includes the following items e RC 84 or RC 84E e One 3 5mm to IR emitter control cable e One configuration cable e This user manual e Configuration software 2 Getting Started This user manual is written for the end user Refer to the separate online RC Configuration and Installation Guide for details of how to install and configure the Universal Room Controller We recommend that you e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Video and Audio Switchers Matrix Switchers and Controllers GROUP 3 Video Audio VGA XGA Processors GROUP 4 Interfaces and Sync Processors GROUP 5 Twisted Pair Interfaces GROUP 6 Accessories and Rack A2. buttons 4 selector buttons 13 video DVD control buttons POWER SOURCE 12V DC 155mA DIMENSIONS RC 84 16 2cm x 3 1cm x 11 4cm 6 38 x 1 23 x 4 5 W D H RC 84E 23cm x 3 1cm x 8 6cm 9 06 x 1 23 x 3 39 W D H WEIGHT 0 3kg 0 67lbs approx ACCESSORIES Kramer 3 5mm to IR Emitter Control Cable C A35 IRE 10 power supply two extra M3x5 screws Java based control software internal Windows based Kramer control software OPTIONS Kramer 3 5mm to IR Emitter Control Cable C A35 IRE 10 Kramer 3 5mm to Dual IR Emitter Control Cable C A35 2IRE 10 15 meter and 20 meter IR emitter extension cables 1 The default IP number is 192 168 1 39 and may be changed by the system integrator 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONGIS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOIS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an auth
3. Kramer Electronics Ltd af KRAMER USER MANUAL Models RC 84 Transport Control Module RC 84E Transport Control Module Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 3 Overview 4 Your RC 84 RC 84E 4 1 Defining the RC 84 4 2 Defining the RC 84E 5 Using Your Transport Control Module 5 1 Operating the RC 84 5 2 Using the Macro Buttons J3 Locking the Front Panel 5 4 Turning the Light of the Backlit Buttons On and Off DD Using the Internal Web Page 6 Technical Specifications Figures Figure 1 RC 84 Front Panel Figure 2 RC 84 Right Side Panel Figure 3 RC 84 Rear Panel Figure 4 RC 84 Lower Underside Panel Figure 5 RC 84E Front Panel Figure 6 RC 84E Lower Side Panel Figure 7 RC 84E Rear Panel Figure 8 Example of a Typical RC 84 Configuration Figure 9 RC 84 Configuration Block Diagram with Switcher Scaler Figure 10 Example of a Typical RC 84 Setup in the Lecture Auditorium Figure 11 RC 84 Labels Setup Tables Table 1 RC 84 Front Panel Features Table 2 RC 84 Right Side Panel Features Table 3 RC 84 Rear Panel Features Table 4 RC 84 Lower Underside Panel Features Table 5 RC 84E Front Panel Features Table 6 RC 84E Lower Side Panel Features Table 7 RC 84E Rear Panel Features Table 8 Connection Scheme for the example in Figure 8 Table 9 The Commands Configuration Table 10 Technical Specifications of the RC 84 RC 84E Transport Control Module Nf 5B NS e
4. Underside Panel Table 4 RC 84 Lower Underside Panel Features Feature Function 1 DIGITAL IN PIN Digital input sensor can be programmed to detect either high or low GND PIN signals and trigger a macro in response 2 IR OUT4 PIN Control up to two machines via IR Emitters GND PIN 3 IR OUT3 PIN Control up to two machines via IR Emitters GND PIN 4 2 Defining the RC 84E Figure 5 and Table 5 define the RC 84E front panel O 000 SOURCES 1 2 3 ULI QO IRIN TE E Lf LI i 8 5 a LN O PREVIREW PLAY STOP PAUSE NEXT FWD y DOGO Figure 5 RC 84E Front Panel 1 High signal 2V 12 V low signal lt 1 5V 7 Your RC 84 RC 84E Table 5 RC 84E Front Panel Features Feature Function 1 Interface Control Module Control the room and the A V equipment from 1 to 8 Configurable Control Buttons Macro Buttons 2 IR IN Receiver Accepts IR remote commands for the IR learner feature 3 POWER Button Turns ON the power to the display device 4 ENTER Button Press to select an option from the menu 5 SOURCES Buttons Press to select a source from 1 to 4 6 CONFIG Port
5. Used for Windows based configuration software driver downloads firmware updates and so on T Tx LED Lights when transmitting data 8 Rx LED Lights when receiving data 9 A Arrow Button 10 lt 4 Arrow Button 11 Arrow Button 12 V Arrow Button Menu navigation buttons 13 NEXT FWD Button Move to the next item scan forward 14 PAUSE Button Pause the video or audio 15 STOP Button Stop the video or audio 16 PLAY Button Play the video or audio 17 PREV REW Button Move to the previous item or rewind 18 TITLE Button Press to enter the movie s main menu when a DVD movie is inserted in the DVD player 19 MENU Button Enter the audio or video menu or the DVD player s main menu 20 Mounting holes 4 For fastening the controller in place Figure 6 and Table 6 define the RC 84E lower side panel Front Panel Buttons SEs 2 g Rout RR __ RS 485 RELAY RELA a ee Figure 6 RC 84E Lower Side Panel 1 For example the projector or plasma 2 Via the front panel without having to remove the RC 84E from its mounting 8 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your RC 84 RC 84E Table 6 RC 84E Lower Side Panel Features Feature Function 1 12VDC IN PIN Connects to the connector for powering the u
6. V 4 Including the factory default IP number 192 168 1 39 an IP number is a device s numerical address as expressed in the format specified in the Internet Protocol Using Your Transport Control Module 5 Using Your Transport Control Module This user manual is applicable once the unit is installed and configured The installation process is not detailed in this user manual and includes e Setting up the labels on the buttons according to your specific requirements e Hardware installation e Connecting the inputs and the display e Configuration via the Windows based configuration software and or the IR learner The universal room controller is very easy to use as the example in Figure 8 and Table 8 defines 1 From this section on all the information is relevant to the RC 84 and RC 84E machines unless noted otherwise 2 By authorized Kramer technical personnel or by an external system integrator 3 Refer to the separate online RC Configuration and Installation Guide at http www kramerelectronics com 4 It is recommended to place labels on the buttons prior to installing the unit as this involves removing the face plate 5 Your RC 84 was installed and configured to suit your specific requirements This example describes how to setup one of an unlimited number of available setups for the system 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using Your Transport Control Module HDTV S
7. atellite Receiver Source Ss Video Player iss DVD Player 2 Lighting System Power Amplifier with speakers Projector Figure 8 Example of a Typical RC 84 Configuration Table 8 Connection Scheme for the example in Figure 8 This connector Controls IR OUT1 PIN A DVD player IR OUT3 PIN A video player IR OUT4 PIN An HDTV satellite receiver source RS 232 1 TX1 RX1 Terminal Block Connector A projector RS 232 2 TX2 RX2 Terminal Block Connector A power amplifier with speakers RS 485 Terminal Block Connector Not connected RELAY1 The lights ON RELAY2 The lights OFF Ethernet Not shown in this illustration A laptop is connected directly to the projector 1 Connected via the IR emitter cable IROUT1 IR OUT3 and IR OUT4 can each be connected to identical machines and still be controlled separately 2 Each IR connector can control two different machines via a dual emitter cable For example a DVD player and a document camera could be connected to the same IR connector not shown in Figure 8 11 Using Your Transport Control Module For complex systems with multiple sources it is recommended to use a presentation switcher scaler for example the Kramer VP 23N or the VP 724xl The sources can then be connected to the switcher inputs and the switcher outputs connected to the projector as illustrated in Figure 9 The RC 84 controls th
8. ck Connector 1 and 2 Connect to the RS 232 connector on the A V equipment or a PC or other Serial Controller RS 485 Terminal Block Connector Connect to the RS 485 detachable terminal block on a switcher or PC or other device with RS 485 control RELAY1 Connect each relay to a room item such as lighting screen RELAY2 settings blinds and so on Figure 3 and Table 3 define the RC 84 underside panel Q RS 485 TERM On PROGRAM Figure 3 RC 84 Rear Panel Table 3 RC 84 Rear Panel Features Feature Function 1 PROGRAM Switch Switch to OFF for normal operation Switch to ON for firmware upgrade 2 FACTORY DEFAULT Button Press to return to the factory default settings including all the configured buttons and the network settings 3 RS 485 TERM Switch Switch to ON for RS 485 line termination 4 Ethernet Port Connects to a PC or other controller through computer networking 5 N U Switch Not used 1 Up to two IR emitters per IR OUT PIN 2 See the examples in Figure 8 3 Including the factory default IP number 192 168 1 39 an IP number is a device s numerical address as expressed in the format specified in the Internet Protocol KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your RC 84 RC 84E Figure 4 and Table 4 define the RC 84 lower underside panel Front Panel Buttons Figure 4 RC 84 Lower
9. d Off When the room is darkened the buttons can be illuminated for convenience e To turn on the backlight press buttons 3 and 7 simultaneously e To turn off the backlight press the respective buttons once again 1 The macro sequence can be carried out instantly or can take a while depending on the delay times included in the sequence 2 Six times per second as compared with twice per second during normal operation 3 For example a faulty DVD player 4 Including the button you kept pressed to stop the macro sequence 15 Technical Specifications 5 5 Using the Internal Web Page The internal Web page can be used to remotely operate the RC 84 via the Ethernet To control your RC 84 via the internal Web page do the following 1 Type the unit s IP number in the Address bar of your browser or type any link defined by the system integrator The RC 84 front panel is displayed on your screen 2 Press the on screen buttons to control the unit 6 Technical Specifications Table 10 defines the technical specifications Table 10 Technical Specifications of the RC 84 RC 84E Transport Control Module PORTS 2 RS 232 on terminal block connectors 1 RS 485 on terminal block connectors 1 ETHERNET Ru 45 port 1 IR Learner port OUTPUTS 2 relays on terminal block connectors 36V AC or DC 2A 60VAC maximum on non inductive load 4 IR emitters on terminal block connectors BUTTONS 8 programmable
10. dapters GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers and GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors 2 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL http www kramerelectronics com 3 That provides information about how to set up the system This online guide may well be updated on a regular basis For the latest online guide go to http www kramerelectronics com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 1 Overview Overview The unique Kramer RC 84 RC 84E combines two control modules interface and transport in an all in one extended remote control panel It is designed to control A V equipment in any room such as classrooms boardrooms or auditoriums streamlining operations and simplifying control by integrating audio video and computer video sources into a centralized system The RC 84 controller interface module features eight buttons each of which can be programmed to carry out up to 15 commands in sequence with one press of a button The Transport Control module features PLAY PAUSE STOP PREV REW and NEXT FWD buttons as well as MENU access for up to four selectable sources thus eliminating the need to use multiple IR remote control transmitters to control them The RC 84 DIGITAL IN connector can be programmed to perform any macro following a defined external trigger The Kramer Transport Control Module includes e An Ethernet port for c
11. e switcher via RS 232 HDTV Satellite Receiver Source Switcher Fower Amplifier With Speakers Figure 9 RC 84 Configuration Block Diagram with Switcher Scaler Figure 10 shows the RC 84 built into a podium that is located in a lecture auditorium An overhead projector and screen speakers lights and a cabinet with a VCR two DVDs an HDTV Satellite receiver source and an amplifier inside are all controlled via the RC 84 The presenter s laptop is located on the podium next to where the RC 84 is mounted It is also controlled by the RC 84 and is used for presentations slide shows and so on Each device can be operated via the transport control module remote features PLAY PAUSE STOP PREV REW and NEXT FWD buttons as well as MENU access by selecting the appropriate source one of four KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using Your Transport Control Module HDTV Satellite Recelver Source Turn ON A V equipment and lighting system and roll down the projector screen Amplifier Select the DVD input on the projector Volume up and down Select the PC input on the projector Select the VCR input on the projector a r m _ M Select the Satellite receiver on the projector Turn OFF A V equipment and lighting system and rollup the projector screen Figure 10 Example of a Typical RC 84 Setup in the Lecture Auditorium 13 Using Your Transpo
12. eneric emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment amp Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components K i For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution 9001 O 2 ge ia Institute of Quality amp Control Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000251 REV 1
13. f warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time commercial loss or 2 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC g
14. ghts when transmitting data 7 Rx LED Lights when receiving data 8 A Arrow Button 9 Seto Button Menu navigation buttons 10 gt Arrow Button 11 V Arrow Button 12 NEXT FWD Button Move to the next item scan forward 13 PAUSE Button Pause the video or audio 14 STOP Button Stop the video or audio 15 PLAY Button Play the video or audio 16 PREV REW Button Move to the previous item or rewind 17 TITLE Button Press to enter the movie s main menu when a DVD movie is inserted in the DVD player 18 MENU Button Enter the audio or video menu or the DVD player s main menu 19 CONFIG Por Used for Windows based configuration software driver downloads firmware updates and so on 20 Faceplate Attachment Holes For attaching the faceplate to the controller 21 Mounting holes 4 For fastening the controller in place Figure 2 and Table 2 define the RC 84 right side panel Front Panel Buttons Figure 2 RC 84 Right Side Panel 1 For example the projector or plasma 2 Via the front panel without having to remove the RC 84 from its mounting 3 These screws should not be removed during or after mounting Your RC 84 RC 84E Table 2 RC 84 Right Side Panel Features Feature Function 12VDC IN PIN Connects to the connector for powering the unit GND PIN Connects to the Ground IR OUT1 PIN GND PIN Control up to 4 machines via IR Emitters IR OUT2 PIN RS 232 Terminal Blo
15. id interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your Kramer Transport Control Module away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust No operator serviceable parts inside unit Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with this unit Evga Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall before installing or removing device or servicing unit 1 For example model number AD2512C part number 2535 000251 3 Your RC 84 RC 84E 4 Your RC 84 RC 84E This section defines the e RC 84 see section 4 1 e RC 84E see section 4 2 4 1 Defining the RC 84 Figure 1 and Table 2 define the RC 84 front panel SOURCES 1 2 3 OOO _ POWER WENTER TITLE MENU PREVREW PLAY STOP PAUSE NEXT FWD W 7 E KRAMER Figure 1 RC 84 Front Panel 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your RC 84 RC 84E Table 1 RC 84 Front Panel Features Feature Function 1 Interface Control Module Control the room and the A V equipment from 1 to 8 Configurable Control Buttons Macro Buttons 2 IR IN Receiver Accepts IR remote commands for the IR learner feature 3 POWER Button Turns ON the power to the display device 4 ENTER Button Press to select an option from the menu 5 SOURCES Buttons Press to select a source from 1 to 4 6 Tx LED Li
16. lication where each button can be configured as required 2 By the technical installer 3 A macro sequence including up to 15 commands per button carried out one after the other 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using Your Transport Control Module 5 2 Using the Macro Buttons Pressing any of the Controller Interface module buttons initiates a macro sequence during which the button blinks as programmed by the system integrator If during the macro sequence the button blinks faster than usual this indicates that a malfunction has been detected and the RC 84 exits the macro sequence To solve the problem summon technical help If you want to stop a macro sequence press and hold that button for 5 seconds The sequence will come to an end You can resume operation by pressing any of the buttons The unit will carry out the macro sequence commands from the beginning 5 3 Locking the Front Panel The front panel can be locked to avoid unintended tampering with the buttons To lock the panel buttons press and hold buttons 4 and 8 simultaneously for about 2 seconds All the buttons blink momentarily and the panel is locked When pressing a button at this stage all the buttons blink twice To unlock the panel buttons press these buttons once again All the buttons blink momentarily and unlock You can now use the buttons as usual 5 4 Turning the Light of the Backlit Buttons On an
17. nit 2 GND PIN Connects to the Ground 3 IR OUT1 PIN GND PIN Control up to 4 machines via IR Emitters IR OUT2 PIN 4 RS 232 Terminal Block Connect to the RS 232 connector on the A V equipment or a PC or other Connector 1 and 2 Serial Controller 5 RS 485 Terminal Block Connect to the RS 485 detachable terminal block on a switcher or PC or Connector other device with RS 485 control 6 RELAY1 Connect each a to a room item such as lighting screen settings 7 RELAY2 blinds and so on 8 IR OUT3 PIN Control up to two machines via IR Emitters GND PIN 9 IR OUT4 PIN Control up to two machines via IR Emitters GND PIN 10 DIGITAL IN PIN Digital input sensor can be programmed to detect either high or low signals GND PIN and trigger a macro in response Figure 7 and Table 7 define the RC 84E rear panel FACTORY DEFAULT RS 485 Term gt o Figure 7 RC 84E Rear Panel Table 7 RC 84E Rear Panel Features Feature Function 1 N U Switch Not used 2 PROGRAM Switch Switch to OFF for normal operation Switch to ON for firmware upgrade 3 FACTORY DEFAULT Press to return to the factory default settings including all the configured Button buttons and the network settings 4 RS 485 TERM Switch Switch to ON for RS 485 line termination 5 Ethernet Port Connects to a PC or other controller through computer networking 1 Up to two IR emitters per IR OUT PIN 2 See the examples in Figure 8 3 High signal 2V 12 V low signal lt 1 5
18. onfiguration and control e Two bidirectional RS 232 wired serial ports for universal display for example projectors and switcher control and one RS 485 serial port e A front panel CONFIG jack connector for RS 232 configuration control and firmware upgrade e Two relays for the simplified and centralized control of room functions such as lighting closing blinds screen settings and so on e Up to eight 4x2 IR emitters for IR control e An IR learner for the customized control of external sources receiving the IR commands from different remote transmitters without the need for an external IR remote control unit e Configurable backlit buttons to set up any supported command The RC 84 RC 84E is 12V DC fed and can be controlled via the front panel buttons and remotely via RS 232 or the ETHERNET 1 A two gang wall plate 2 A three gang wall plate intended for the European market 3 A total of 120 commands 4 For example if the external trigger would be no spatial movement for 10 minutes the machine can shut the system down 5 Of up to five machines with unique IP addresses 6 To be configured by the system integrator only KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview To achieve the best performance e Connect only good quality connection cables thus avoiding interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Avo
19. orized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the web site www kramerelectronics com Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removalor installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FORAND WHAT WE WILLNOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removal or installations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center 2 Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof o
20. rt Control Module 5 1 Operating the RC 84 In the following example illustrated in Figure 11 the RC 84 is labeled with specific functions and each button is programmed to perform several tasks as defined in Table 9 Each button may be assigned with up to 15 commands KRAMER Table 9 The Commands Configuration OO g0 PREVIREW PLAY STOP PAUSE NEXTIFND n gt CONFIG Rca The Label The Macro Sequence ON Power up the projector Power up the power amplifier Power up the DVD player Power up the video player Power up the satellite receiver source Roll down the projector screen 1 minute delay for the projector to heat up Turn the lights off The projector selects the PC input Figure 11 RC 84 Labels Setup OFF Turn the lights on Power down the projector Power down the power amplifier Power down the DVD player Power down the satellite receiver source Power down the video player Roll up the projector screen Turn off the speakers DVD The projector selects the DVD input VCR The projector selects the VCR input PC The projector selects a PC input SAT The projector selects the HDTV satellite receiver source Vol UP Power amplifier volume up Vol DOWN Power amplifier volume down 1 This is only one example of a typical app
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