Kramer Electronics RC-76M User Manual
KRAMER ELECTRONIC S LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
RC-76M/RC-712M
P/N: 2900-300329 Rev 3
RC-76M/ RC-712M – Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 3
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3 Overview 4
3.1 Defining the RC-76M/RC-712M Room Controllers 5
4 Installing the RC-76M/RC-712M 8
4.1 Configuring the Room Controller Buttons 8
4.2 Mounting the Device 8
4.3 Connecting the Ethernet Port 11
4.4 Connecting the K-NET Port 12
4.5 Mounting the RC-76M/RC-712M onto the Merten Housing 12
5 Operating the RC-76M/RC-712M 16
6 Front Panel Button Labels 17
7 Technical Specifications 20
Figures
Figure 1: RC-76M/RC-712M Room Controller – Front Panel 5
Figure 2: RC-76M/RC-712M Room Controllers – Rear Panel 6
Figure 3: Merten Compatible Housing 9
Figure 4: Connecting the RC-712M 10
Figure 5: K-NET PINOUT Connection 12
Figure 6: Inserting the RC-76M/RC-712M 12
Figure 7: Securing the RC-76M/RC-712M 13
Figure 8: Placing the Frame 13
Figure 9: Button Cap Orientation with Label 14
Figure 10: Placing the Button Caps and Mounting the Device 14
Figure 11: Placing the Faceplates 15
Figure 12: Securing the Frame and Faceplates 15
Figure 13: Sample Button Label Sheet 19
RC-76M/ RC-712M - 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 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 Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer RC-76M and/or RC-712M, which are
ideal for the following typical applications:
Remote control and management of AV equipment in multimedia rooms,
such as classrooms, auditoriums, conference rooms
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RC-76M/ RC-712M - Getting Started
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp
to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check
if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be
connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
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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
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-
performance, high-resolution 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-76M/RC-712M away from moisture, excessive
sunlight and dust
RC-76M/ RC-712M - Getting Started
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Caution:
There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning:
Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall
adapter that is provided with the unit
Warning:
Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
before installing
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2.2 Safety Instructions
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC
aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by
requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced
Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and
recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN
facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country
go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.
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RC-76M/ RC-712M - Overview
3 Overview
The RC-76M and RC-712M are six and twelve−button configurable room
controllers for multimedia rooms. They control audio components, video
components and other room facilities such as lights and screens. They are
designed to be installed in compatible Merten System M on-wall boxes (frame and
housing).
RC-76M/RC-712M features:
6/12 configurable buttons - RGB backlit, front panel buttons, configured
using the K−Config configuration software
1 GPI/O port that can be configured by K−Config configuration software as a
digital input, digital output or analog input for interfacing with a variety of
devices such as sensors, switches, LEDs, or relays
Kramer Site-CTRL compatibility for network remote control and management
over the Ethernet port
2 bidirectional RS-232 ports for the control of AV equipment such as
projectors, LCD and PDP displays, power amplifiers, switchers and scalers
2 relay contact closure ports for the control of other room items related to an
AV system, such as, raising and lowering drapes, a screen or a projector
2 IR control ports with an IR learning receiver on the front panel that learns
commands from any IR remote
1 RS-485 port
A K-NET™ control channel that connects compatible user interfaces,
supplies power and controls data over a single cable
A USB port located on the front panel to connect to a computer for firmware
upgrade or for uploading the configuration file
Flexible control - via Ethernet and K−NET
Wall Plate Size - 2 gang EU, Merten compatible
RC-76M/ RC-712M - Overview
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Feature
Function
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6/12 Configurable Buttons
Button function is programmed by the K-Config
Configuration software
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IR In Built-in IR Receiver
Use to learn the IR commands from a machine’s remote
control transmitter
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USB Connector
Connect to a computer for firmware upgrade or for
uploading the configuration file
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Button Cover Plate
Mounting Screw holes (2)
To secure the faceplates and frame to the Merten
compatible housing. Remove to access the USB ports
and IR learner.
3.1 Defining the RC-76M/RC-712M Room Controllers
Figure 1 defines the front panel of the RC-76M/RC-712M:
Figure 1: RC-76M/RC-712M Room Controller – Front Panel
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