Kramer Electronics RC-6, RC-6IR, RC-8, RC-8IR User Manual
Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Models:
RC-6,
RC-8,
RC-6IR,
RC-8IR,
Universal Room Controller
Universal Room Controller
Universal Room Controller
Universal Room Controller
Contents
Contents
1
Introduction 1
2
Getting Started 1
3
Overview 1
4
Your Universal Room Controller 3
4.1 Your RC-8IR 3
4.2 Your RC-8 5
4.3 Your RC-6IR 5
4.4 Your RC-6 5
5
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
Technical Specifications 11
Figures
Figure 1: RC-8IR (Front Panel and Right Side Panel) 3
Figure 2: RC-8IR Rear Panel 4
Figure 3: Example of a Typical RC-8IR Configuration 6
Figure 4: Example of a Typical RC-8IR Setup in the Lecture Auditorium 7
Figure 5: RC-8IR Labels Setup 8
Figure 6: RC-8IR Operation Example 9
Figure 7: Assigned Button Numbers 9
Figure 8: Internal Web Page Front Panel 11
Tables
Table 1: RC-8IR Features 4
Table 2: RC-8IR Rear Panel Features 4
Table 3: Connection Scheme (for the example in Figure 3) 7
Table 4: The Commands Configuration 8
Table 5: Technical Specifications of the Universal Room Controller Series 11
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Introduction
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-6, RC-8, 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-6 or RC-8 or RC-6IR or RC-8IR
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-6, RC-6IR, RC-8, 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
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 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
projectors and 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)
Up to four (2x2) IR emitters for IR control (for the RC-8IR and the
RC-6IR only)
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 (for the RC-8IR and the RC-6IR only)
Macro mode operation, for programming up to 15 commands with the
press of a single button. The RC-8 and RC-8IR (that have eight buttons)
have a total of 120 commands; and the RC-6 and RC-6IR (that have six
buttons) have a total of 90 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 For example, control of switchers or amplifiers
2 Six buttons for the RC-6 and the RC-6IR, and eight buttons for the RC-8 and the RC-8IR
3 To be configured by the system integrator only
4 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251
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Introduction
Front Panel
4 Your Universal Room Controller
This section describes each Universal Room Controller as follows: the
RC-8IR (see section 4.2), the RC-8 (see section 4.2), the RC-6IR (see
section 4.3) and the RC-6 (see section 4.4).
4.1 Your RC-8IR
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the RC-8IR front panel and right side panel:
Buttons
Figure 1: RC-8IR (Front Panel and Right Side Panel)
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