
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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that are
We recommend that you revi ew the contents of this user manual.
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4:
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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