
KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
RC-54DL
KNET™ Auxiliary Control Panel
P/N: 2900-300130 Rev 1

Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 The RC-54DL KNET™ Auxiliary Control Panel Front Side 4
3.2 The RC-54DL KNET™ Auxiliary Control Panel Rear Side 5
4 Connecting the RC-54DL KNET™ Auxiliary Control Panel 6
5 Grounding the RC-54DL 7
6 Operating the RC-54DL 8
7 Front Panel Button Caps and Labels 9
7.1 Installing the Front Panel Button Caps, Labels 12
8 Technical Specifications 14
Figures
Figure 1: RC-54DL Front Panel 4
Figure 2: RC-54DL Rear Panel 5
Figure 3: Connecting the RC-54DL 6
Figure 4: Grounding Connection Components 7
Figure 5: RC-54DL to RC-74DL Pinout Connection 8
Figure 6: Sample Button Label Sheet 11
Figure 7: Button Cap Orientation 12
Figure 8: Button Cap Orientation with Label 12
Figure 9: Placing the Button Cap 12
RC-54DL – Contents i

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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
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 that are clearly defined by
function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;
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 and GROUP 11:
Sierra Video Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer RC-54DL KNET™ Auxiliary Control
Panel, which is designed to let you remotely control an A/V system with ease, in a
multimedia classroom or conference room.
Each package includes the following items:
• The RC-54DL KNET™ Auxiliary Control Panel
• 3 Gang US Installation mud ring
• Power supply
• This user manual
RC-54DL – Introduction 1

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
• Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date user
manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are
available (where appropriate).
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
• Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference, deterioration
in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)
• Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
• Position your Kramer RC-54DL away from moisture, excessive sunlight and
dust
Caution: No operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning:
Warning:
K-NET™ is a proprietary Kramer protocol for interconnecting Kramer
units
2 RC-54DL - Getting Started
Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall
adapter that is provided with the unit
Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
before installing