
Kramer Electronics, Ltd. 
USER MANUAL 
Model: 
RC-53D 
K-NET™ Auxiliary Control Panel 

Contents 
Contents 
1  Introduction  1 
2  Getting Started  1 
3  Overview  2 
4  Defining the RC-53D  3 
5  Using the RC-53D K-NET Auxiliary Control Panel  5 
6  Installing the RC-53D Faceplate, Button Caps and Labels  6 
7  Operating the RC-53D K-NET Auxiliary Control Panel  7 
8  Technical Specifications  8 
Figures
Figure 1: RC-53D K-NET Auxiliary Control Panel – Front Panel  3 
Figure 2: RC-53D K-NET Auxiliary Control Panel – Rear Panel  4 
Figure 3: RC-53D connected to the SV-551 SummitView™ Processor / Switcher  5 
Figure 4: Sample Button Label Sheet  6 
Figure 5: Button Cap Orientation  6 
Figure 6: RC-53D Labels Setup  7 
Tables 
Table 1: RC-53D K-NET Auxiliary Control Panel – Front Panel Features  3 
Table 2: RC-53D K-NET Auxiliary Control Panel – Rear Panel Features  4 
Table 3: The Commands Configuration  7 
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the RC-53 D K-NET Auxiliary Control Panel  8 

Introduction 
1  Introduction 
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing 
a world of unique, creative, and affordable s oluti ons to the vast range of probl em s  
that confront the video, audi o, pres ent ation, and broadcasting professiona l 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 
clearly defined by function. 
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer RC-53D K-NET™ Auxi l i ary Control  
Panel which is available in European (80mm and 86mm height versions) and 
American versions, and can be used as a system controller when connected via 
K-NET™
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 to a Master room controller (for example, the SV-552 SummitView™ 
Processor / Switcher or one of the Kramer SL series controllers). 
The package includes the following items: 
• The RC-53D 
• Screwdriver  
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• This use r ma n ual
2  Getting Started 
This user manual is written for the end user. Refer to the separate 
K-Config Configuration Guide (available online) for details of how to 
install and configure the Room Controller
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We recommend that you revi ew the contents of this user manual. 
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Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: 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 K-NET is a proprietary Kramer protocol for communication between Kramer products 
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from 
4 The guide provides information about how to set up the system and is updated on a regular basis For the latest online guide, go to 
http://www kramerelectronics com 
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