Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
RC-IR2
Infrared Remote Control Device
Remote Control Transmitter
Remote Receiver
Contents
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Contents
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Introduction 1
2
Getting Started 1
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Overview 2
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Your RC-IR2 Remote Control Transmitter 3
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Your Remote Receiver 5
5.1
Identifying the Built-in Infrared Receiver 5
5.2
Connecting the External Infrared Receiver 5
5.3
Using the RC-IR2 Remote Control Transmitter 7
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The General (Gray) Keys 7
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The Router Mode Keys 8
7.1
Configuration 8
7.2
Initializing the RC-IR2 9
7.2.1 Assigning the ROUTER Number 9
7.2.2 Assigning the GROUP Number 9
7.3
Using the RC-IR2 keys in the ROUTER Mode 11
7.3.1 The <0/10> Selector Key 11
7.3.2 Switching an Input to an Output 12
7.3.3 The STO and RCL Keys 12
7.3.3.1 Storing an Input/Output Configuration 12
7.3.3.2 Recalling an Input/Output Configuration 12
7.3.4 The TAKE Key 13
7.3.4.1 Confirming a Switching Action 13
7.3.5 The VIDEO, AUDIO and AFV Keys 13
7.3.5.1 Setting the Audio-Follow-Video Option 13
7.3.5.2 Setting the Breakaway Option 13
7.4
Controlling a Presentation Switcher 14
7.4.1 Controlling the VP-23N via the RC-IR2 14
7.4.1.1 Switching an Input to an Output 14
7.4.1.2 Adjusting the Volume of the VP-23N 15
7.4.2 Controlling the VP-26 via the RC-IR2 16
7.4.2.1 Switching an Input to an Output 16
7.4.2.2 Adjusting the Volume of the VP-26 17
7.5
Controlling an Expanded Series 16x16 Matrix Switcher 18
8
Operating in the Scaler Mode 19
8.1
The Volume keys in the SCALER Mode 19
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Technical Specifications 19
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Figures
Figure 1: RC-IR2 Remote Control Transmitter 3
Figure 2: Built-in Remote Receiver 5
Figure 3: Connecting the External Remote Receiver 6
Figure 4: VP-23N Switcher Selector Buttons 14
Figure 5: VP-26 Switcher Selector Buttons 16
Tables
Table 1: RC-IR2 Remote Control Transmitter Features 4
Table 2: RC-IR2 Initializing Sequence 9
Table 3: Group Definition Specifications for Older Machines 10
Table 4: Group Definition Criteria for Older Machines 11
Table 5: Groups Definitions for the VP-23N / VP-23RC 14
Table 6: Audio Output Type Key for the VP-23N/VP-23RC 16
Table 7: Groups Definitions for the VP-26 17
Table 8: Audio Output Type Key for VP-26 18
Table 9: Technical Specifications of the RC-IR2 19
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-IR2 or Infrared Remote
Control Device, which is ideal for remote control of Kramer switchers,
matrices and scalers.
The package includes the following items:
RC-IR2 Remote Control Transmitter2
This user manual3
Most Kramer switchers include a built-in front panel infrared receiver. When
there is no built-in remote receiver, use4 an external remote receiver5.
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
Review 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 Two AAA size regular batteries are supplied
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 For example, when ordering an RC-IR2 remote control transmitter, order an external remote receiver to control Kramer
switchers such as the VP-4x4 that has no built-in remote receiver
5 It includes an attached RS-232 cable with a 9-pin D-sub connector, and comes with a 12V DC power adapter
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Overview
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3 Overview
The high performance Kramer RC-IR2 is an upgrade of the popular RC-IR1,
with additional functionality that lets you control Kramer scalers as well as
switchers.
The RC-IR2:
Is a hand held infrared remote control transmitter1 that includes the
protocols of all Kramer devices and is programmable to control any
Kramer machine (see Figure 1)
Transmits to a compatible remote receiver, either built-in (see Figure 2) or
external (see Figure 3). The transmitter includes non-volatile memory that
retains the last setting, even after the power supply is interrupted
To achieve the best performance:
Point the remote control transmitter directly at the remote receiver
(whether built-in or external)
Make sure that nothing blocks the path of the infrared beam2
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 that may
adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer RC-IR2
away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
1 Delivers instantaneous results and has a range of up to 15 meters
2 For example, do not place a group of switchers in front of the remote receiver. This may prevent it from receiving signals
from the remote control transmitter
Your RC-IR2 Remote Control Transmitter
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4 Your RC-IR2 Remote Control Transmitter
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the RC-IR2 remote control transmitter:
POWER:Cycles power
Button colors key:
The red LED lights
when sending
instructions
Routers/Switchers
General
WHITE
GRAY
BLUE
Scalers
Figure 1: RC-IR2 Remote Control Transmitter
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Your RC-IR2 Remote Control Transmitter
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Table 1: RC-IR2 Remote Control Transmitter Features
Keys Function
ROUTER Mode
20 buttons for selecting the channels, the group, the machine number, machine
type and so on (see section 7)
Source
Selector
18 source selector keys: AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, YC1, YC2, YC3, YC4, COMP1,
COMP2, COMP3, COMP4, VGA1, VGA2, VGA3, VGA4, DVI1 and DVI2
FREEZE
Pauses the output video
Selector
Buttons
SCALER
Mode
OUT
Selects the output resolution
STO
Stores the current setting
RCL
Recalls the stored data
- Single Digit Mode
Press the - key to select the single digit mode (the 0/10 key is designated as 10)
-- Double Digit Mode
Press the - - key to select the double digit mode (the 0/10 key is designated as 0)
GROUP
Selects the # of a specific group (see section 7.2.2)
LOCK
Locks a unit or all the units
Auto Image
Assesses the image and automatically improves its quality via phase, frequency
and position adjustment
Auto Gain
Automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast
MODE For the VP-719xl, VP-720xl, VP-723xl and VP-724xl: Toggle between each of
the following modes: Normal, Presentation, Cinema, Nature, User 1 and User 2
For the VP-725DS and VP-725DSA: Toggle between each of the following
groups: video, audio, video and audio, scaler, master, and scaler and master
SCALE
Toggles between each of the following Aspect Ratios:
Normal, Wide Screen, Pan & Scan, 4:3 Output, and 16:9 Output
Navigation Control
(5 keys)
Allows maneuvering within an OSD screen (all keys); adjusts the zoom position
(4 keys); moves the PIP location when the Source Prompt is OFF (4 keys);
resizes the PIP when the Source Prompt is ON (2 keys)
PIP
Toggles the picture-in-picture function
SWAP
Toggles between the PIP content and the screen source content
BRIGHT
Displays the brightness status (adjust using the / keys)
CONT
Displays the contrast status (adjust using the / keys)
VOL-
Decreases the volume1. When in the SCALER mode, see section 8.1
VOL+
Increases the volume1. When in the SCALER mode, see section 8.1
ROUTER
Enables the switcher functions (keys are colored white)
SCALER
Enables the scaler functions (keys are colored blue)
MENU
Displays the OSD Menu screen and locks/unlocks the front panel
ALL
Pressing ALL before pressing an INPUT key, connects that input to all
outputs2 (ALL= All Outputs)
OFF
Pressing OFF after pressing an OUTPUT key disconnects that output from the
input. To disconnect all the outputs, press the ALL key and then the OFF key
ESC
Press ESC to cancel the last key(s) pressed (when the action requires
another key)
TAKE
Press TAKE, key-in several actions and then press TAKE once again to
simultaneously activate the multiple switches
VIDEO
Affects video (the default)
AUDIO
Affects audio
AFV
Audio-follow-video
1 See section 7.4.1.2 when adjusting the volume for the VP-23N and the VP-23RC
2 For example, press ALL and then Input key # 2 to connect that input to all outputs
Your Remote Receiver
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5 Your Remote Receiver
This section includes details of:
The built-in front panel remote receiver (see section 5.1)
How to connect the external remote receiver (see section 5.2)
5.1 Identifying the Built-in Infrared Receiver
Most Kramer switchers1 include a built-in front panel remote receiver that is
located to the left of the power switch, as Figure 2 illustrates:
IR Receiver
LED
Figure 2: Built-in Remote Receiver
5.2 Connecting the External Infrared Receiver
When your RS-232 controlled Kramer switcher has no built-in front panel
remote receiver, you can use the external remote receiver1 (see Figure 3). The
external remote receiver includes an attached RS-232 cable with a 9-pin D-sub
connector, and a 12V DC power socket.
Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.
Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power
wall adapter that is provided with this unit2.
Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall
before installing or removing device or servicing unit.
1 Some switchers do not have a built-in remote receiver. For these units, an external remote receiver may be connected to the
switcher. When ordering an RC-IR2 remote control transmitter, a separate order must be made for an external remote receiver
2 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251
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