Kramer Electronics RC-8RKL User Manual
Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Models:
RC-8RK,
RC-8RKL,
Universal Room Controller
Universal Room Controller
Contents
Contents
1
Introduction 1
2
Getting Started 1
3
Overview 1
4
Your Universal Room Controller 3
5
Using Your Universal Room Controller 7
5.1 Operating the RC-8RK 10
5.2 An Example of Operating the RC-8RK 11
5.3 Using the Macro Buttons 12
5.4 Using the Internal Web Page 12
6
Flash Memory Upgrade 13
6.1 Downloading from the Internet 13
6.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 13
6.3 Upgrading Firmware 13
6.4 Installing the Web Applet 14
7
Technical Specifications 15
Figures
Figure 1: RC-8RK and RC-8RKL Front Panels 3
Figure 2: RC-8RK and the RC-8RKL Rear Panel 4
Figure 3: RC-8RK and the RC-8RKL Lower Rear Panel 5
Figure 4: RC-8RK and the RC-8RKL Upper Rear Panel 6
Figure 5: RC-8RK and the RC-8RKL Rear Side Panel 6
Figure 6: Example of a Typical RC-8RK / RC-8RKL Configuration 8
Figure 7: Example of a Typical RC-8RK Setup in the Lecture Auditorium 9
Figure 8: RC-8RK Labels Setup 10
Figure 9: RC-8RK Operation Example 11
Figure 10: Internal Web Page Front Panel 12
Figure 11: The KFR-Programmer Window 14
Tables
Table 1: RC-8RK and RC-8RKL Front Panel Features 3
Table 2: RC-8RK and the RC-8RKL Rear Panel Features 4
Table 3: RC-8RK and the RC-8RKL Lower Rear Panel Features 5
Table 4: RC-8RK and the RC-8RKL Upper Rear Panel Features 6
Table 5: RC-8RK and the RC-8RKL Rear Side Panel Features 6
Table 6: Connection Scheme (for the example in Figure 6) 8
Table 7: The Commands Configuration 10
Table 8: Technical Specifications of the Universal Room Controller Series 15
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Introduction
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 groups1 that are clearly defined by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer RC-8RK and/or RC-8RKL2,
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-8RK or RC-8RKL2
One 3.5mm to IR emitter control cable
This user manual3
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 Controller4
We recommend that you:
Review the contents of this user manual
Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables5
3 Overview
Kramer’s 2 Gang wall plates: RC-8RK and RC-8RKL 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 projectors and
associated equipment—in any room (such as classrooms, boardrooms, or
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 Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories
and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 The RC-8RKL has larger-sized buttons
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 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
5 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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Overview
auditoriums). They streamline operations and simplify control by integrating
audio, video, and computer-video sources into a centralized system.
The RC-8RK and RC-8RKL include:
An Ethernet port for configuration and control1
Configurable buttons to set up any supported2 command
A color select switch for selecting the buttons’ color
A brightness switch for selecting the intensity of the selected buttons’
color and a backlight switch for setting a low intensity backlight when
the unit is not active3
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)
Two IR control ports
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 up to 15 commands with the
press of a single button. They have a total of 120 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 Of up to five machines with unique IP addresses
2 To be configured by the system integrator only
3 So that if the room is dark, the buttons are still visible to the instructor
4 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251
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Your Universal Room Controller
4 Your Universal Room Controller
Figure 1 and Table 2 define the RC-8RK and RC-8RKL front panels:
Figure 1: RC-8RK and RC-8RKL Front Panels
Table 1: RC-8RK and RC-8RKL Front Panel Features
# Feature Function
1 Mounting holes (4) For fastening the controller in place
2 Configurable Buttons (Macro Buttons) Control the room and the A/V equipment (from 1 to 8)
3 IR IN Receiver Accepts IR remote commands (for the IR-learner feature)
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Figure 2 and Table 2 define the RC-8RK / RC-8RKL (identical) rear panel:
Figure 2: RC-8RK and the RC-8RKL Rear Panel
Table 2: RC-8RK and the RC-8RKL Rear Panel Features
#
1 BRIGHTNESS Indication
Arrow
2 BACKLIGHT Indication
Arrow
3 ETHERNET Port Connects to a PC or other controller via computer networking
4 COLOR SELECT Indication
Arrow
5 N.U Switch Not used
6 PROGRAM Switch Switch to OFF for normal operation; to ON for firmware upgrade
7 RS-485 TERM. Switch Switch to ON for RS-485 line termination
8 FACTORY DEFAULT Button Press to return to the factory default settings, including all the
Feature Function
Brightness indication to increase the brightness of the buttons1
Backlight indication to set the backlight illumination for when the
unit is not active
Color select indication for selecting the button color2
configured buttons and the network settings3
1 See Table 5
2 See Table 4
3 Including the factory default IP number: 192.168.1.39 (an IP number is a device's numerical address as expressed in the
format specified in the Internet Protocol)
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