Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Models:
RC-6IR,
Universal Room Controller
RC-8IR,
Universal Room Controller
Contents
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Contents
1
Introduction 1
2
Getting Started 1
3
Overview 1
4
Your Universal Room Controller 3
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Using Your Universal Room Controller 5
5.1
Operating the RC-8IR 8
5.2
An Example of Operating the RC-8IR 9
5.3
Using the Macro Buttons 10
5.4
Locking the Front Panel 10
5.5
Turning the Light of the Backlit Buttons On and Off 10
5.6
Using the Internal Web Page 11
6
Flash Memory Upgrade 11
6.1
Downloading from the Internet 11
6.2
Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 12
6.3
Upgrading Firmware 12
6.4
Installing the Web Applet 13
7
Technical Specifications 13
Figures
Figure 1: RC-8IR and RC-6IR Front Panels 3
Figure 2: RC-8IR and RC-6IR Right Side Panel 4
Figure 3: RC-8IR and RC-6IR Rear Panel 5
Figure 4: Example of a Typical RC-8IR Configuration 6
Figure 5: Example of a Typical RC-8IR Setup in the Lecture Auditorium 7
Figure 6: RC-8IR Labels Setup 8
Figure 7: RC-8IR Operation Example 9
Figure 8: Internal Web Page Front Panel 11
Figure 9: The KFR-Programmer Window 12
Tables
Table 1: RC-8IR and RC-6IR Front Panel Features 3
Table 2: RC-8IR and RC-6IR Right Side Panel Features 4
Table 3: RC-8IR and RC-6IR Rear Panel Features 5
Table 4: Connection Scheme (for the example in Figure 4) 7
Table 5: The Commands Configuration 8
Table 6: Technical Specifications of the Universal Room Controller Series 13
Introduction
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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, presentation, 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 groups1 that are clearly defined by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer 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:
RC-6IR or RC-8IR
One 3.5mm to IR emitter control cable
This user manual2
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 Controller3
We recommend that you:
Review the contents of this user manual
Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables4
3 Overview
Kramer’s one-gang wall plates: RC-6IR 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 projectors and
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 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
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Overview
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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:
An Ethernet port for configuration and control1
Configurable backlit buttons2 to set up any supported3 command
Two bidirectional RS-232 wired serial ports, for universal display (for
example, projectors) and switcher control, and one RS-485 serial port
Two relays for the simplified and centralized control of room functions
(such as lighting, closing blinds, screen settings, and so on)
Two IR control ports
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
Macro mode operation, for programming up to 15 commands with the
press of a single button. The RC-6IR (with six buttons) has a total of 90
commands and the RC-8IR (with eight buttons) has a total of 120
commands
Support for firmware upgrade
To achieve the best performance:
Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noiselevels (often associated with low quality cables)
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position
your Kramer Universal Room Controllers away from moisture,
excessive sunlight and dust
Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.
Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power
wall adapter that is provided with this unit4.
Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall
before installing or removing device or servicing unit.
1 Of up to five machines with unique IP addresses
2 Six buttons for RC-6IR, and eight buttons for the RC-8IR
3 To be configured by the system integrator only
4 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251
Your Universal Room Controller
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4 Your Universal Room Controller
Figure 1 and Table 2 define the RC-8IR and the RC-6IR front panels:
Figure 1: RC-8IR and RC-6IR Front Panels
Table 1: RC-8IR and RC-6IR Front Panel Features
# Feature Function
1 Mounting holes (2) For fastening the controller in place
2 Faceplate Attachment Holes For attaching the faceplate to the controller1
3 IR IN Receiver Accepts IR remote commands (for the IR-learner feature)
4 Configurable Control
Buttons (Macro Buttons)
Control the room and the A/V equipment (from 1 to 6 for the
RC-6IR, and from 1 to 8 for the RC-8IR)
1 These screws should not be removed during or after mounting
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Your Universal Room Controller
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Figure 2 and Table 2 define the RC-8IR and the RC-6IR right side panel:
Front Panel
Buttons
Figure 2: RC-8IR and RC-6IR Right Side Panel
Table 2: RC-8IR and RC-6IR Right Side Panel Features
# Feature Function
5 RELAY2
6 RELAY1
Connect each relay to a room item (such as lighting, screen
settings, blinds, and so on)1
7 RS-485 Terminal Block
Connector
Connect to the RS-485 detachable terminal block on a switcher or
PC
8 RS-232 Terminal Block
Connector (1 and 2)
Connect to the RS-232 connector on the A/V equipment or a PC or
other Serial Controller
IR OUT1 PIN
GND PIN Connect to an IR emitter cable
9
IR OUT2 PIN
10 GND PIN Connects (-) to the Ground
11 +12VDC IN PIN Connects (+) to the connector for powering the unit
Figure 3 and Table 3 define the RC-6IR and the RC-8IR rear panel:
1 See the examples in Figure 4
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