Kramer Electronics RC-78R User Manual

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KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

RC-76R/RC-78R

Room Controllers

P/N: 2900-300253 Rev 2

Kramer Electronics RC-78R User Manual

Contents

1

Introduction

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2

Getting Started

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2.1

Achieving the Best Performance

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2.2

Safety Instructions

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2.3

Recycling Kramer Products

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Overview

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3.1

Defining the RC-76R/RC-78R Room Controllers

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Connecting the RC-76R/RC-78R

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4.1

Connecting RS-232 Devices

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4.2

Connecting RS-485 Devices

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4.3

Connecting the Ethernet Port

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4.4

Connecting the K-NET Port

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4.5

Grounding the RC-76R/RC-78R

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Operating the RC-76R/RC-78R

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Front Panel Button Caps and Labels

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6.1

Installing the Front Panel Button Caps and Labels

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Technical Specifications

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Figures

Figure 1: RC-76R/RC-78R Room Controllers

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Figure 2: Connecting the RC-76R/RC-78R Room Controllers

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Figure 3: K-NET PINOUT Connection

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Figure 4: Grounding Connection Components

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Figure 5: Sample Button Label Sheet

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Figure 6: Removing the Button Cover Plate Mounting Screws

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Figure 7: Button Cap Orientation with Label

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Figure 8: Replacing the Button Cap

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RC-76R/RC-78R – Contents

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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

RC-76R/RC-78R - Introduction

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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

iGo 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).

2.1Achieving 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

!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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2.2Safety Instructions

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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

2.3Recycling 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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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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