USER MANUAL - Camboard Electronics
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1. Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 11 Sierra Products 2 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from http www kramerelectronics com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on http www kramerelectronics com KRAMER Overview The RC 74DL Master Room Controller features 12 configurable RGB backlit front panel buttons in three groups configured using the K Config configuration software 1 configurable rotary up down controller with direction indicator LEDs configured using the K Config configuration software 2 general purpose I O ports that can be configured by K Config as digital inputs digital outputs or analog inputs for interfacing with a variety of devices such as sensors switches LEDs or relays 3 bidirectional RS 232 ports that can control AV equipment such as projectors LCD and PDP displays power amplifiers switchers and scalers 4 relay contact closure ports that can control other room items related to the AV system such as raising and lowering drapes a screen or a projector IR control on 2 outputs terminal blocks IR Learning that learns commands from any IR remote Compatibility with Kramer Site CTRL software for network remote control and management over the Ethernet port 2 K NET control channels that connect2. Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000691 REV 2
3. are aligned Insert the four mounting screws and tighten with a screwdriver Install the volume control knob KRAMER Technical Specifications 9 Technical Specifications The RC 74DL technical specifications are shown in Table 4 Table 4 RC 74DL Master Room Controller Technical Specifications INPUTS 3 RS 232 1 RS 485 2 GPI O and 2 K NET on terminal block connectors Ethernet on an RJ 45 connector 1 infrared sensor 1 USB for programming OUTPUTS 2 IR 4 relays 36V AC or DC 2A 6OVAC maximum on non inductive load and 2 GPI O on terminal block connectors DEFAULT IP IP number 192 168 1 39 Mask 255 255 0 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 SETTINGS POWER SOURCE 12V DC 470mA DIMENSIONS 16 2cm x 2 6cm x 11 4 6 4 x 1 0 x 4 5 W D H WEIGHT 0 6kg 1 4lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power supply Kramer K Config Windows based configuration software OPTIONS IR emitter cables KPOD 301 OWB 3G 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY We warrant this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOWLONGIS 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 cover
4. the grounding screw hole and tighten the screw Operating the RC 74DL Master Room Controller You can operate your RC 74DL using Front panel buttons These are configured using the K Config software For instructions on using the software see the K Config Software Guide available from our Web site A PC running Site CTRL control software To operate your device using Site CTRL see the Site CTRL User Guide available at the Kramer Web site 1 www kramerelectronics com Front Panel Button Caps and Labels 8 Front Panel Button Caps and Labels The RC 74DL is supplied with a button label sheet and 12 clear button caps to house the labels Figure 6 illustrates a sample button label sheet Ty KRAMER sw ELECTRONICS cD MEDIA pLaven DIRECT MATRIX MEDIA RECEIVER SCALER SET TOP SWITCHER SOURCE SOURCE SOURCE SOURCE SOURCE 1 2 3 4 S VIDEO ak ae SADED VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO 4 LIGHTS LIGHTS 4 1 AUDIO 1 AUDIO2 AUDIO 3 AUDIO4 LIGHTS ON LIGHTS LIGHTS LIGHTS LIGHTS LIGHTS 1 2 2 2 3 OFF ON OFF ON OFF LIGHTS LIGHTS 3 3 SCREEN ON POWER POWER STANDBY i OM QFF STANDBY ON OFF Cat No 2808 000035 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Front Panel Button Caps and Labels DISPLAY ON DISPLAY CYCLE OFF SOURCES VOLUME UP VOLUME
5. 4DL to a network 1 Connect the Ethernet port of the RC 74DL to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight cable with RJ 45 connectors 2 At the other end connect the Internet to a PC running Site CTRL 3 After connecting the Ethernet port you have to install and configure it For detailed instructions on how to install and configure your Ethernet port see the K Config Software Guide available from our Web site 1 At http www kramerelectronics com 8 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Grounding the RC 74DL Master Room Controller Grounding the RC 74DL Master Room Controller The grounding screw is used to earth the chassis of the unit to the building ground preventing static electricity from impacting the performance of the unit Figure 5 and Table 3 defines the grounding screw components Table 3 Grounding Component Descriptions Component Description 1 M3X6 screw 2 1 8 Toothed Lock Washer 3 M3 Ring Tongue Terminal Figure 5 Grounding Connection Components To ground the RC 74DL 1 Connect the Ring Tongue terminal to the building grounding point wire it is recommended to use a green yellow AWG 18 0 82mm wire crimped with a proper hand tool Insert the M3x6 screw through the toothed lock washers and the tongue terminal in the order shown above Insert the M3x6 screw with the two toothed lock washers and ring tongue terminal into
6. CD text and all button actions will be erased Push to erase Push to erase all custom programming and reset to the factory default definitions IP Address 192 168 1 39 Mask 255 255 0 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 3 PROGRAM USB Connector Connect to a computer for firmware upgrade or for uploading the configuration file 4 IRIN built in IR receiver Use to learn the IR commands from a machine s remote control transmitter 5 Power Supply 2 pin Terminal Block Connect to power supply see Section 5 1 Connector Connect GND to GND 12V to 12V 6 K NET TERM Switch Slide to the left in the direction of the arrow for K NET termination slide to the right up to leave bus unterminated 7 K NET1 Connector Connect the GND pin to the Ground connection ie pin B and pin A are for RS 485 and the 12V pin is for powering the unit 8 K NET2 Connector Connect the GND pin to the Ground connection pin B and pin A are for RS 485 and the 12V pin is for powering the unit 9 Ring Tongue Terminal Grounding Screw Connect to grounding wire optional see Section 6 10 GP I O Terminal Blocks 1 and 2 Connect to various sensors switches LEDs or relays 11 Rel Relay Terminal Blocks Connect to low voltage relay driven devices from 1 to 4 12 Switch For internal factory use only 13 RS 485 Termination Switch Slide down for RS 485 termination with 120Q slide up for no RS 485 Line Termination 14 RS 485 Terminal Bloc
7. DOWN LANGUA GE UNLOCK ACCEPT ASPECT RATIO CONTINUE HANG UP CONTROL DISPLAY 1 DISPLAY 2 DISPLAY 3 DISPLAY 4 PROJECTOR PC 4 MK Cat No 2808 000035 Page 2 11 Front Panel Button Caps and Labels e D a m D D HO i MUSIC q PROJECTOR PROJECTOR Y il VIDEO CONFERNCE MB Sep y Y gt 0 gt X Cat No 2808 000035 Page 3 Figure 6 Sample Button Label Sheet 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Front Panel Button Caps and Labels 8 1 Installing the Front Panel Button Caps Labels To install the button caps and labels l 2 Remove the required labels from the supplied button label sheet Hold the button cap so that it is oriented as shown in Figure 7 with the wings on the left and right sides _ Figure 7 Button Cap Orientation Insert the label inside the cap ON Figure 8 Button Cap Orientation with Label Retaining the orientation place the button cap on the buttons of the RC 74DL Figure 9 Placing the Button Cap Repeat for all caps Remove the protective foils from both sides of the Perspex acrylic glass windows Place the faceplate on the RC 74DL so that the four screw mounting holes
8. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model RC 74DL Master Room Controller Contents Contents Ne Introduction Getting Started Overview Defining the RC 74DL Master Room Controller Connecting the RC 74DL Master Room Controller Connecting the RS 232 Interface Connecting the Ethernet Port Grounding the RC 74DL Master Room Controller Operating the RC 74DL Master Room Controller Front Panel Button Caps and Labels Installing the Front Panel Button Caps Labels Technical Specifications Figures Figure 1 RC 74DL Master Room Controller Front Panel Figure 2 RC 74DL Master Room Controller Rear Panel Figure 3 Connecting the RC 74DL Master Room Controller Figure 4 RS 232 Connection Figure 5 Grounding Connection Components Figure 6 Sample Button Label Sheet Figure 7 Button Cap Orientation Figure 8 Button Cap Orientation with Label Figure 9 Placing the Button Cap Tables Table 1 RC 74DL Master Room Controller Front Panel Features Table 2 RC 74DL Master Room Controller Rear Panel Features Table 3 Grounding Component Descriptions Table 4 RC 74DL Master Room Controller Technical Specifications pd A a A UC YO Y Dana U con BW NO 13 13 13 BO Uu U Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video audio pr
9. by the K Config Configuration software 2 LCD Label Displays up to 8 characters at once set by the K Config configuration software 3 4 Configurable Button Switches Function is programmed by the K Config Configuration software 4 LCD Label Displays up to 8 characters at once set by the K Config configuration software 5 2 Configurable Button Switches Function is programmed by the K Config Configuration software 6 LCD Label Displays up to 8 characters at once set by the K Config configuration software 7 Rotary switch up down LED indicator Indicates the direction of travel of the rotary switch VOLUME Rotary Switch Function is programmed by the K Config Configuration software Defining the RC 74DL Master Room Controller Figure 2 and Table 2 define the rear panel of the RC 74DL Fono ET za x E IMAC OO 1D 56 X1 YY ZZ eno m For switch functions please refer to manual Figure 2 RC 74DL Master Room Controller Rear Panel 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Defining the RC 74DL Master Room Controller Table 2 RC 74DL Master Room Controller Rear Panel Features Feature Function 1 ETHERNET RJ 45 Connector Connects to the PC or other serial controller through computer LAN 2 RESET TO DEFAULT Button Caution The current L
10. compatible user interfaces and supply power and control data over a single cable Flexible control via Ethernet and K NET To achieve the best performance 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 Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your RC 74DL 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 the unit MENI A Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall before installing or removing the device or servicing unit 1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com support soft k config 2 K NET is a proprietary Kramer protocol for interconnecting Kramer units KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Defining the RC 74DL Master Room Controller 4 Defining the RC 74DL Master Room Controller Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front panel of the RC 74DL VOLUME KRAMER Figure 1 RC 74DL Master Room Controller Front Panel Table 1 RC 74DL Master Room Controller Front Panel Features Feature Function 1 6 Configurable Button Switches Function is programmed
11. esentation and broadcasting professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function Thank you for purchasing the Kramer RC 74DL Master Room Controller which is ideal for controlling multimedia rooms such as classrooms auditoriums conference rooms and so on while enabling remote control and management of AV equipment Each package includes the following items e The RC 74DL Master Room Controller e 3 Gang US Installation mud ring e Power supply and this user manual 2 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 3 Overview The RC 74DL is a highly versatile 3 gang US master room controller that acts as an all in one extended remote control panel for control of AV equipment especially projectors and associated equipment in any room such as classrooms boardrooms or auditoriums It streamlines operations and simplifies control by integrating audio video and computer video sources into a centralized system 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5
12. k Connector Connect to the RS 485 detachable terminal block on a switcher or PC 15 RS 232 Terminal Blocks Connect to the RS 232 devices from 1 to 3 16 IR Output Terminal Blocks Connect to IR emitter cables from 1 to 2 1 This operation should be carried out by authorized Kramer technical personnel or by an external system integrator and requires removal of the device from the wall by unscrewing the four wall mount screws 2 Using a small screwdriver 3 Disconnect the power and then connect it while pressing the Factory Reset button The unit will power up and load its memory with the factory default definitions 4 The last physical device on a K NET bus must be terminated 5 The ground connection is sometimes connected to the shield of the RS 485 cable in most applications it is not connected 6 The first and the last units on the RS 485 line should be terminated ON Other units should be unterminated OFF Connecting the RC 74DL Master Room Controller Connecting the RC 74DL Master Room Controller To connect the RC 74DL as shown in the example in Figure 3 do the following 1 In Connect the IR outputs as follows Connect an IR emitter to IR OUTPUT 1 and attach the emitter to the DVD player Connect an IR emitter to IR OUTPUT 2 and attach the emitter to the power amplifier Connect the RS 232 ports see Section 6 as follows Connect RS 232 port 1 to the projector Connect RS 232 port 3
13. m whom the productwas 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 of 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 ma
14. s 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 us or which is not purchased from an authorized 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 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn reattached removed or otherwise interfered with 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 Removal orinstallation 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 FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT 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 ofthe Kramer dealer fro
15. to the plasma display Connect the RELAY terminal block connectors as follows Connect RELAY 1 and 2 to the screen Connect RELAY 3 and 4 to the lighting system Connect the GPI O 1 port to a motion detector Connect the Ethernet port to a network not shown in Figure 3 Connect the K NET port to any RC device with K NET for example the RC 63DL 1 Switch off the power on each device before connecting it to your RC 74DL After connecting your RC 74DL switch on its power and then switch on the power to each device KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the RC 74DL Master Room Controller IR DVD Player Power Amplifier with Speakers A ai iraa o Oe TE E SEFFELEE F E Tr tn Projector y Screen Y Lighting Motion x System Detector To RC 63DL Figure 3 Connecting the RC 74DL Master Room Controller Connecting the RC 74DL Master Room Controller 5 1 Connecting the RS 232 Interface To connect an AV device to the RC 74DL using the RS 232 port connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your AV device to the RS 232 terminal block on the rear panel of the RC 74DL as shown in Figure 4 RS 232 Device PEER Figure 4 RS 232 Connection 5 2 Connecting the Ethernet Port The Ethernet connection of the RC 74DL lets you perform all control functions of the RC 74DL over the Internet using a PC running the Kramer Site CTRL control program To connect the RC 7
16. y 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 generic 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 E 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 Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC andCE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products 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 PN 2900 000691 Rev 2 Kramer
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