Kramer Electronics RC-78R User Manual
KRAMER ELECTRONIC S LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
RC-76R/RC-78R
Room Controllers
P/N: 2900-300253 Rev 2
RC-76R/RC-78R – 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-76R/RC-78R Room Controllers 5
4 Connecting the RC-76R/RC-78R 7
4.1 Connecting RS-232 Devices 8
4.2 Connecting RS-485 Devices 8
4.3 Connecting the Ethernet Port 9
4.4 Connecting the K-NET Port 10
4.5 Grounding the RC-76R/RC-78R 10
5 Operating the RC-76R/RC-78R 12
6 Front Panel Button Caps and Labels 13
6.1 Installing the Front Panel Button Caps and Labels 16
7 Technical Specifications 18
Figures
Figure 1: RC-76R/RC-78R Room Controllers 5
Figure 2: Connecting the RC-76R/RC-78R Room Controllers 8
Figure 3: K-NET PINOUT Connection 10
Figure 4: Grounding Connection Components 10
Figure 5: Sample Button Label Sheet 15
Figure 6: Removing the Button Cover Plate Mounting Screws 16
Figure 7: Button Cap Orientation with Label 17
Figure 8: Replacing the Button Cap 17
RC-76R/RC-78R - 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-76R/RC-78R Room Controllers,
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-76R/RC-78R - Getting Started
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).
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
Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
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-76R/RC-78R away from moisture, excessive
sunlight and dust
RC-76R/RC-78R - 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-76R/RC-78R - Overview
3 Overview
The RC-76R/RC-78R are highly versatile master room controllers that act as an
all-in-one extended remote control panel for control of AV 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.
The RC-76R/RC-78R have identical functionality. The RC-76R has six buttons and
the RC-78R has eight buttons.
The RC-76R/RC-78R features:
6/8 configurable, RGB backlit, front panel buttons, configured using the
K-Config configuration software
Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at
http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/?soft=k-config.
1 general purpose I/O port that can be configured by K-Config as a digital
input, digital output or analog input for interfacing with a variety of devices
such as sensors, switches, LEDs, or relays
2 bidirectional RS-232 ports that can control AV equipment such as
projectors, LCD and PDP displays, power amplifiers, switchers and scalers
2 relay contact closure ports that can control other room items related to the
AV system, such as, raising and lowering drapes, a screen or a projector
2 IR control ports with an IR learning receiver behind the front plate that
learns commands from any IR remote
1 RS-485 control port
Compatibility with Kramer Site-CTRL software for network remote control
and management over the Ethernet port
A K-NET™ control channel that connects compatible user interfaces, supply
power and control data over a single cable
Flexible control via Ethernet and K-NET
Decora compatible, wall plate size of 1 gang US
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