Kramer Electronics RC-63DL User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Room Controller Models:

RC-62 Series (RC-62, RC-62L)

RC-63A Series (RC-63A, RC-63AL)

RC-63D Series (RC-63D, RC-63DL)

Contents

1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2 3 Overview 2 4 Installing the Room Controller 3

4.1 Defining the RC-62 and RC-62L 4

4.2 Defining the RC-63A and RC-63AL 6

4.3 Defining the RC-63D and RC-63DL 9

5 Using Your Room Controller 11

5.1 Operating the Room Controller 15

5.2 Using the Macro Buttons 15

6 Customizing the Controllers' Buttons and Labels 16

6.1 Button Labels 16

6.2 Inserting the Button Labels 17

6.3 Replacing a Button Label 17

6.4 Grounding the Room Controller 18

7 Technical Specifications 19

Figures

Figure 1: RC-62 Room Controller Front Panel 4 Figure 2: RC-62 Room Controller Rear Panel Figure 3: RC-63A Room Controller Front Panel (for Europe) Figure 4: RC-63A Room Controller Rear Panel (for Europe) 8 Figure 5: RC-63D Room Controller Front Panel Figure 6: RC-63D Room Controller Rear Panel Figure 7: RC-63D Master/Standalone Power Supply Pinout Figure 8: Example of a Typical Standalone RC-63DL Configuration 13 Figure 9: RC-63D connected to the SV-551 SummitView™ Processor / Switcher Figure 10: RC-63DL Labels Setup Figure 11: Sample “Button Labels” Sheet Figure 12: Unscrewing the Faceplate Attachment Screws 17 Figure 13: Grounding Connection Components

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Contents

Tables

Table 1: Defining the Room Controllers' Series 1 Table 2: RC-62 Front Panel Features Table 3: RC-62 Rear Panel Features Table 4: Defining the RC-63A (for the USA) Table 5: RC-63A/EU Front Panel Features (for Europe) 8 Table 6: RC-63A/EU Rear Panel Features Table 7: RC-63D Front Panel Features Table 8: RC-63D Rear Panel Features Table 9: Room Controller Functions and Characteristics 12 Table 10: Connection Scheme (for the example in Figure 8) Table 11: The Commands Configuration Table 12: Grounding Component Descriptions Table 13: Technical Specifications of the Room Controller Series 19 Table 14: Available RC-6X Models

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ADDENDUM to the RC-62, RC-63A and RC-63D Series User Manual (P/N: 2900-000473)

The new RC-62X, RC-63AX and RC-63DX room controller models are designed for use in

control applications in which group labels are not required; they have the same functionality

as the RC-62, RC-63A and RC-63D, respectively.

The RC-62X Room Controller:

The RC-63AX Room Controller:

The RC-63DX Room Controller:

P/N: 2900-300120 A1

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 groups

that are clearly defined by function.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer RC-62 and/or RC-63A and/or RC-63D room controller (defined in

Table 1), which are available in European

(80mm and 86mm height versions) and American versions.

Table 1: Defining the Room Controllers' Series

RC-62 Series

RC-63A series With a separate analog

volume control adjustment knob

RC-63D Series With a separate digital

volume control adjustment knob

The Room Controllers are designed to let you control an A/V system with ease— such as our SummitView™ kits

LCD Group-Labels3Printed Group-Labels

RC-62L RC-62

RC-63AL

RC-63DL

—in a multimedia classroom or conference room.

RC-63A

RC-63D

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 Conne ctivity; GROUP 10: Accessories

and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products

2 The specific model is not printed on the unit. For example, RC-63DL (with LCD labels) has RC-63D printed on it and can

be recognized by the LCD displays on its panel

3 Has LCD labels, letting you program the required group-label

4 The DISPLAY and SOURCES labels are printed on the unit

5 SummitView™ is a complete and simple solution for the integration of media and control in classrooms, training rooms and

presentation rooms. SummitView™ is as easy-to-use as it is to specify and install. Everything required, including wall plate

interfaces, controllers, amplifiers, speakers, cable and even enclosures ready to be mounted to projection mounts is included.

With SummitView™ you get everything you need for a high end integrated media system – just add the displays and sources.

All the signals are transmitted over economical CAT 5 cable

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Getting Started

The room controllers—RC-62, RC-63A and RC-63D—can be used as:

• System controllers for the SummitView™ system when connected via

K-NET

cable to the SV-551 or SV-552 SummitView™ Processor / Switcher. When used in this way, no programming of these units is needed and the unit does not require a separate power supply

• Advanced, standalone, wall-mounted room controllers. When used in this

way, programming of these units is required

as well as a separate power

supply

The package includes the following items:

• Any version of the RC-62 series, the RC-63A series or the RC-63D series

• 3' (0.91m) USB cable

• Screwdriver

• Power adapter: 12V DC Input

• This user manual

• Configuration software

(K-Config)

2 Getting Started

This user manual is written for the end user. Refer to the separate

Configuration Software Guide (available online) for details of how to install and

configure the Room Controller

We recommend that you review the contents of this user manual.

3 Overview

This user manual describes the RC-62 / RC-63A / RC-63D series.

Each of these highly versatile controller interfaces acts as an all-in-one extended remote control panel for control of A/V equipment—especially 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.

1 K-NET is a proprietary Kramer protocol for interconnecting Kramer units

2 Refer to the separate online “Configuration Software Guide” at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

3 Part number C-UA/MUB-3

4 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com

5 The relevant configuration software varies according to the firmware version in use. For details, go to our Web site at

http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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

Installing the Room Controller

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Each room controller includes:

• Configurable backlit

buttons to set up any supported

command

• A bidirectional RS-232 wired serial port, for universal display (for example,

projectors) and switcher control

• Two K-NET ports

• Two relays for the simplified and centralized control of room functions (such

as lighting, closing blinds, screen settings, and so on)

• An IR control port

• 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 multiple commands with the press

of a single button

• Support for firmware upgrade via USB

In addition, the RC-63A and the RC-63D feature a separate analog and digital volume adjustment knob, respectively.

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 your

Kramer Room Controller away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

4 Installing the Room Controller

This section defines the:

• RC-62, and RC-62L, see section

• RC-63A and RC-63AL, see section

• RC-63D and RC-63DL, see section

4.1

4.2

4.3

1 256 colors are available for backlit buttons (to be configured by the system integrator)

2 To be configured by the system integrator only

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Installing the Room Controller

Version for Europe

Version for the USA

4.1 Defining the RC-62 and RC-62L

The RC-62 is available as a 1 Gang wall plate (for the USA) or a 2 Gang wall plate (for Europe). It features 6 front panel buttons designed in two groups; one group of 2 buttons, and another group of 4 buttons. Each group can be programmed according to the user's requirements. The:

• RC-62 has the DISPLAY and SOURCES labels printed on the unit

• RC-62L has an LCD label, letting you program the required group label

The RC-62 series includes two relays for the simplified and centralized control of room functions (such as lighting, closing blinds, screen settings, and so on), an IR output, a bidirectional RS-232 port, and two K-NET ports. In addition, the RC-62 features an IR-learner for the customized control of external sources, memorizing the IR commands from different remote transmitters. A USB port is included for programming the RC-62 via a computer.

Figure 1, Figure 2, Table 2 and Table 3 define the RC-62, and RC-62L.

# Feature Function

1 “DISPLAY” and

“SOURCE” Labels

2 DISPLAY Buttons These 2 configurable backlit buttons can set up any supported command

3 SOURCE Buttons These 4 configurable backlit buttons can set up any supported command2

1 The USA version shown has LCD Labels (RC-62L), and the European version shown has printed labels (RC-62)

2 By the system integrator only

Figure 1: RC-62 Room Controller Front Panel

Table 2: RC-62 Front Panel Features

RC-62 - "DISPLAY" and “SOURCE” are printed on the panel RC-62L - an LCD version on a blue background that displays up to 8

characters at once (programmed via the USB port)

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