Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Models:
RC-7B,
Media / Room Controller
RC-7BE,
Media / Room Controller
Contents
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Contents
1
Introduction 1
2
Getting Started 1
3
Overview 2
4
Your RC-7B / RC-7BE 3
4.1
Defining the RC-7B Front Panel 3
4.2
Defining the RC-7BE Front Panel 3
4.3
Defining the RC-7B / RC-7BE Side Panel 5
5
Using Your Media / Room Controller 7
5.1
Operating the RC-7B / RC-7BE 9
5.2
Using the Macro Buttons 10
5.3
An Example of Operating the RC-7B / RC-7BE 10
6
Technical Specifications 11
Figures
Figure 1: RC-7B Front Panel 3
Figure 2: RC-7BE Front Panel 4
Figure 3: Side Panel of the RC-7B and RC-7BE (Enlarged View) 5
Figure 4: Side Panel of the RC-7B and RC-7BE 6
Figure 5: RC-7BE (Front Perspective) Configuration 7
Figure 6: RC-7BE (Rear Perspective) Configuration 8
Figure 7: Example of a Typical Setup in the Lecture Auditorium 9
Figure 8: RC-7B / RC-7BE Operation Example 10
Tables
Table 1: RC-7B Front Panel 3
Table 2: RC-7BE Front Panel 4
Table 3: The Commands Configuration 9
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the RC-7B / RC-7BE 11
Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and
affordable solutions 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 Groups1, which are clearly defined by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer RC-7B / RC-7BE media / room
controller, which is designed to let an instructor enter a multimedia
classroom and operate an A/V system with ease.
The package includes the following items:
RC-7B or RC-7BE
This user manual2
Power supply
Control and configuration software
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
Review the contents of this user manual
Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables3
This user manual is written for the end user and is applicable once the unit is
installed
4
and configured
5
.
Refer to the separate online RC Configuration and
Installation guide for details of how to install and configure the Universal Room
(Media / Room) Controller6.
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: Accessories 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 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 Including the hardware installation, connecting the inputs and the display, and configuration via the Windows®-based
software and/or the IR learner
5 By authorized Kramer technical personnel or by an external system integrator (refer to the separate online guide)
6 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
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Overview
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3 Overview
The RC-7B / RC-7BE is a highly versatile controller interface panel for the
control of A/V equipment in any multimedia room, especially the control of
a projector or other display device, via RS-232 and/or IR emitter cable. The
RC-7B / RC-7BE is 12V DC fed. The RC-7B is a one-gang wall plate. The
RC-7BE is two-gang wall plate intended for the European market.
In particular, the RC-7B / RC-7BE features:
VOLUME Up and VOLUME Down buttons
ON, OFF, PC, DVD and VCR buttons, each of which can be
programmed to carry out up to 15 commands, in sequence, with one
press of a button
In addition, the RC-7B / RC-7BE includes:
Two IR ports
Two RS-232 serial ports for universal display
An RS-485 serial port
A 3.5mm CONFIG jack connector on the front panel for RS-232
configuration and control
An IR learner on the front panel for the customized control of external
sources, absorbing the IR commands from different remote transmitters
Control via the front panel buttons, and remotely, via RS-232
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
the RC-7B / RC-7BE 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 unit1.
Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall
before installing or removing device or servicing unit.
1 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251
Your RC-7B / RC-7BE
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4 Your RC-7B / RC-7BE
This section defines the:
Front panel of the RC-7B (see section 4.1)
Front panel of the RC-7BE (see section 4.2)
Side panel of the RC-7B and RC-7BE (see section 4.3)
4.1 Defining the RC-7B Front Panel
Figure 1 and Table 2 define the RC-7B front panel:
Figure 1: RC-7B Front Panel
Table 1: RC-7B Front Panel
# Feature Function
1 ON Button Turns ON the power to the
display device1
2 Mounting
holes (2)
For fastening the controller
in place
3 OFF Button Turns OFF the power to
the display device1
4 Faceplate
Attachment
Holes (2)
For attaching the faceplate
to the controller2
5 CONFIG Port3
on 3.5mm jack
connector
Used for Windows®-based
configuration software
(driver downloads, firmware
updates and so on)
6 VCR Button Selects the VCR input
source
7 DVD Button Selects the DVD input
source
8 PC (includes
Mac) Button
Selects the PC input
source (desktop or laptop
computer)
9 IR IN Receiver Accepts IR remote
commands (for the
IR-learner feature)4
10 VOLUME
Button
Press to lower the volume
on the audio amplifier
11 VOLUME
Button
Press to raise the volume
on the audio amplifier
4.2 Defining the RC-7BE Front Panel
Figure 2 and Table 2 define the RC-7BE front panel:
1 For example, the projector or plasma display panel
2 These screws should not be removed during or after mounting
3 Via the front panel, without having to remove the RC-7B from its mounting
4 Letting you configure the RC-7B directly from the remote transmitter without the need for software
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