Kramer Electronics RC-8 User's Manual
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1. be changed by the system integrator 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice 11 LIMITED VVARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHO IS 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 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 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 or installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii C2. the button you kept pressed to stop the macro sequence 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Introduction 5 6 Using the Internal Web Page The internal Web page can be used to remotely operate the RC 8IR via the Ethernet To control your RC 8IR 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 8IR front panel is displayed on your screen see Figure 8 2 Press the on screen buttons to control the unit Laptop VOL RC APPLET Figure 8 Internal Web Page Front Panel 6 Technical Specifications Table 5 defines the technical specifications Table 5 Technical Specifications of the Universal Room Controller Series PORTS 2 RS 232 on terminal block connectors 1 RS 485 on terminal block connectors 1 ETHERNET RJ 45 port OUTPUTS 2 relays on terminal block connectors 36V AC or DC 2A 60VAC maximum on non inductive load 2 IR emitters on terminal block connectors for RC 6IR and RC 8IR POWER SOURCE 12 VDC 155mA DIMENSIONS 11 4cm x 4 3cm x 6 9cm 4 49 x 1 70 x 2 72 VV D H WEIGHT 0 3 kg 0 67 lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power supply Java based control software internal Windows based Kramer control software OPTIONS Dual IR emitter cable single IR emitter cable IR extension cable 1 The default IP number is 192 168 1 39 and may
3. 12 N U Switch Not used 13 PROGRAM Switch Switch to OFF for normal operation Switch to ON for firmware upgrade 14 RS 485 TERM Switch Switch to ON for RS 485 line termination 15 FACTORY DEFAULT Button Press to return to the factory default settings including all the configured buttons and the network settings 16 Ethernet Port Connects to a PC or other controller through computer networking 1 These screws should not be removed during or after mounting 2 See the examples in Figure 3 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 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Introduction 4 2 Your RC 8 The RC 8 is similar to the RC 8IR without items 3 and 9 in Table 1 4 3 Your RC 6IR The RC 6IR is similar to the RC 8IR just with 6 configurable control buttons instead of 8 4 4 Your RC 6 The RC 6 is similar to the RC 8 just with 6 configurable control buttons instead of 8 5 Using Your Universal Room Controller 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 s
4. Kramer Electronics Ltd LS KRAMER USER MANUAL Models RC 6 Universal Room Controller RC 8 Universal Room Controller RC 6IR Universal Room Controller RC 8IR Universal Room Controller Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 3 Overviev 4 Your Universal Room Controller 4 1 Your RC 8IR 4 2 Your RC 8 4 3 Your RC 6IR 4 4 Your RC 6 5 Using Your Universal Room Controller 5 1 Operating the RC 8IR 52 An Example of Operating the RC 8IR 5 3 Using the Macro Buttons 5 4 Locking the Front Panel 5 5 Turning the Light of the Backlit Buttons On and Off 5 6 Using the Internal Web Page 6 Technical Specifications Figures Figure 1 RC 8IR Front Panel and Right Side Panel Figure 2 RC 8IR Rear Panel Figure 3 Example of a Typical RC 8IR Configuration Figure 4 Example of a Typical RC 8IR Setup in the Lecture Auditorium Figure 5 RC 8IR Labels Setup Figure 6 RC 8IR Operation Example Figure 7 Assigned Button Numbers Figure 8 Internal Web Page Front Panel Tables Table 1 RC 8IR Features Table 2 RC 8IR Rear Panel Features Table 3 Connection Scheme for the example in Figure 3 Table 4 The Commands Configuration Table 5 Technical Specifications of the Universal Room Controller Series O OCON NNN em ONO n oE RQ Mo B BR Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics since 1981 a world of unique creative and affordable solution
5. and the RC 6 see section 4 4 4 1 Your RC 8IR Figure 1 and Table 1 define the RC 8IR front panel and right side panel Front Panel Buttons RRAMER 17 Figure 1 RC 8IR Front Panel and Right Side Panel Your Universal Room Controller Table 1 RC 8IR Features Feature Function 1 Mounting holes 2 For fastening the controller in place 2 Faceplate Attachment Holes For attaching the faceplate to the controller 3 IR IN Receiver Accepts IR remote commands for the IR learner feature 4 Configurable Control Control the room and the A V equipment eight buttons Buttons Macro Buttons 5 RELAY2 Connect each relay to a room item such as lighting screen 6 RELAY1 settings blinds and so on 7 RS 485 Terminal Block Connect to the RS 485 detachable terminal block on a switcher or Connector 8 RS 232 Terminal Block Connect to the RS 232 connector on the A V equipment or a PC or Connector 1 and 2 other Serial Controller 9 IR OUT1 PIN GND PIN Control up to 4 machines via IR Emitters IR OUT2 PIN 10 GNDPIN Connects to the Ground 11 12VDC IN PIN Connects to the connector for powering the unit Figure 2 and Table 2 define the RC 8IR rear panel Ethernet Port Side View eee Figure 2 RC 8IR Rear Panel Table 2 RC 8IR Rear Panel Features Feature Function
6. and the RC 6IR only e Macro mode operation for programming up to 15 commands with the press of a single button The RC 8 and RC 8IR that have eight buttons have a total of 120 commands and the RC 6 and RC 6IR that have six buttons have a total of 90 commands e Support for firmware upgrade 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 Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your Kramer Universal Room Controllers 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 Eratu Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall before installing or removing device or servicing unit 1 For example control of switchers or amplifiers 2 Six buttons for the RC 6 and the RC 6IR and eight buttons for the RC 8 and the RC 8IR 3 To be configured by the system integrator only 4 For example model number AD2512C part number 2535 00025 1 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Introduction 4 Your Universal Room Controller This section describes each Universal Room Controller as follows the RC 8IR see section 4 2 the RC 8 see section 4 2 the RC 6IR see section 4 3
7. artons 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 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 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 ba
8. cted and the RC 8IR 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 4 Locking the Front Panel The front panel can be locked to avoid unintended tampering with the buttons To lock the panel press and hold buttons 7 and 8 simultaneously for about 2 seconds as illustrated in Figure 7 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 the same buttons once again All the buttons blink momentarily and unlock You can now use the buttons as usual 5 5 Turning the Light of the Backlit Buttons On and Off When the room is darkened the buttons can be illuminated for convenience To turn on the backlight press buttons 5 and 6 simultaneously as illustrated in Figure 7 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 In this example press the HELP DESK button 5 Including
9. ditorium An overhead projector and screen speakers lights and a cabinet with a VCR a DVD and an amplifier inside are all controlled via the RC 8IR The presenter s laptop is located on the podium next to where the RC 8IR is mounted It is also controlled by the RC 8IR and is used for presentations slide shows and so on Figure 4 Example of a Typical RC 8IR Setup in the Lecture Auditorium 1 The second RS 232 port can be used to control another A V unit or an LCD 2 Connected via the IR emitter cable IR OUT1 and IR OUT2 can each be connected to identical machines and still be controlled separately 3 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 3 7 Using Your Universal Room Controller 5 1 Operating the RC 8IR In the following example that is illustrated in Figure 5 the RC 8IR is labeled with specific functions and each button is programmed to perform several tasts as defined in Table 4 Each button may be assigned with up to 15 commands Table 4 The Commands Configuration KRAMER Figure 5 RC 8IR Labels Setup The Label The Macro Sequence ON Power up the projector Power up the power amplifier Power up the DVD player P
10. ne to other components 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 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 000156 REV 2
11. ntroduction the presenter presses the RC BIR buttons in the following sequence Turn on the projector DVD player video player and receiver roll down the screen turn offthe lights and start the slide show via the laptop El LJ o lt I Select the DVD input on the projector and play the DVD IL 3 5 f JE v El Adjust the speakers audio volume throughout the lecture c v o 2 Select the PC input on the projector and resume the slide show JL Select the VCR input on the projector and show the video film IL v 3 Select the PC input on the projector and show the last few slides of the presentation jL El Turn on the lights power down the projector DVD player video player and receiver roll up the screen and turn off the speakers Figure 6 RC 8IR Operation Example The buttons on the RC 8IR are configured uniquely in accordance with your specific requirements Thus each button will be assigned an identification number see the example illustrated in Figure 7 Figure 7 Assigned Button Numbers 1 On the RC 6 and the RC 6IR buttons 3 and 4 do not exist Using Your Universal Room Controller 5 3 Using the Macro Buttons Pressing any button 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 dete
12. oftware and or the IR learner The universal room controller is very easy to use as the example in Figure 3 and Table 3 defines 1 Item 4 in Table 1 2 From this section on all the information is relevant to the RC 6 RC 8 RC 6IR and RC 8IR units unless noted otherwise 3 By authorized Kramer technical personnel or by an external system integrator 4 Refer to the separate online guide at http www kramerelectronics com 5 It is recommended to place labels on the buttons prior to installing the unit as this involves removing the face plate 6 Your RC 8IR 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 5 Using Your Universal Room Controller Power Amplifier with speakers sie yO Screen System Na Figure 3 Example of a Typical RC 8IR Configuration 6 RRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Introduction Table 3 Connection Scheme for the example in Figure 3 This connector Controls RELAY2 The lights RELAY1 The screen RS 485 Terminal Block Connector A power amplifier and speakers RS 232 TX1 RX1 Terminal Block Connector A projector IR OUT1 PIN A DVD player IR OUT2 PIN A video player Ethernet The RC 8IR via a remote control PC A laptop is connected to the projector Figure 4 shovys the RC 8IR built into a podium that is located in a lecture au
13. ower up the video player Roll down the projector screen Turn on the speakers 1 minute delay for the projector to heat up Turn lights off The projector selects the PC input OFF Turn lights on Power down the projector Power down the power amplifier Stop the DVD player Power down the DVD player Stop the video player Power down the video player Roll up the projector screen Turn off the speakers DVD Stop the video player The projector selects the DVD input Play the DVD VCR Stop the DVD The projector selects the VCR input Play the VCR PC Stop the DVD Stop the VCR The projector selects a PC input Vol UP Power amplifier volume up Vol DOWN Power amplifier volume down HELP DESK Call for technical assistance 1 This is only one example among numerous possibilities each button can be configure as required 2 By the technical installer 3 A macro sequence including up to 15 commands per button carried out one after the other KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Introduction 5 2 An Example of Operating the RC 8IR Figure 6 shovvs an operating example Operating Example The presenter places the laptop on the podium and connects it to the PC input The lecture includes a short introduction by the presenter a slide show presentation via the laptop a DVD program more slides a video film and some final slides to conclude the lecture Following the i
14. s 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 6 RC 8 RC 6IR and or RC 8IR Universal Room Controllers which are 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 6 or RC 8 or RC 6IR or RC 8IR 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 3 Overview Kramer s one gang wall plates RC 6 RC 6IR RC 8 and RC 8IR are a unique series of highly versatile controller interfaces that act as an all in one extended remote control panel for control of A V equipment especially 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 Acce
15. sed 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 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 B 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 DD Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine B Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machi
16. ssories and Rack Adapters 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 projectors and associated equipment in any room such as classrooms boardrooms or auditoriums They streamline operations and simplify control by integrating audio video and computer video sources into a centralized system The Kramer Universal Room Controllers include e An Ethernet port for configuration and control e Configurable backlit buttons to set up any supported command e Two bidirectional RS 232 wired serial ports for universal display for example projectors and switcher control and one RS 485 serial port 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 four 2x2 IR emitters for IR control for the RC 8IR and the RC 6IR only 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 for the RC 8IR
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