
Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Models:
SV-551, SV-551 ALC
Processor / Switcher SummitView™ Essentials Kit

Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
PART I Your SummitView™ System 2
3 Overview 2
3.1 Your SummitView™ Essentials Kit and SV-551 ALC 2
3.2 Quick Start Configuration Setup 3
3.3 8-Step Essentials Kit Quick Installation Guide 4
PART II The SV-551 SummitView™ Processor/Switcher 6
4 Defining the SV-551 SummitView™ Processor/Switcher 6
4.1 DDC Support 9
PART III Detailed Installation Instructions 10
4.2 Defining the RC-63DL Room Controller 10
4.3 Defining the SV-301 and SV-302 Wall Plates 12
4.4 SV-301 and SV-302 (U.S.) 13
4.5 SV-301 and SV-302 (England and Europe) 14
4.6 Connecting the Wall Plates 15
4.7 Operating the SV-551 Remotely 17
5 Installing Optional Ceiling Speakers 18
5.1 Choosing the Best Location 18
5.2 Cutting the Ceiling Tile 18
5.3 Installing the Closed-back Ceiling Speakers 19
5.4 Painting the Speaker 23
5.5 Connecting Several Speakers 23
5.5.1 Adjusting the Tap Selector 24
5.6 Connecting the SV-551 SummitView™ Processor/Switcher 25
5.7 Operating the SV-551 Remotely 26
5.8 Installing the SV-551 in a 19” RK-551 Rack (Option) 27
PART IV Further information 28
6 ADA Requirements 28
7 Customizing the Controllers' Buttons and Labels 30
7.1 Backlit Buttons 30
7.2 Button Labels Sheet 31
8 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN/LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 31
8.1 Wiring the CAT 5 RJ-45 Terminals (U.S.) 32
8.2 Wiring the Terminal Block Connector (England and Europe) 32

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9 SummitView™ System Cables 33
10 SummitView™ Cable Termination (Connector-to-Cable) 35
11 Technical Specifications 37
12 Detachable SummitView™ Essentials Kit Check List 39
Figures
Figure 1: SV-551 SummitView™ Processor/Switcher 7
Figure 2: SV-551 Processor/Switcher Underside 7
Figure 3: Connecting the SV-301 to the SV-551 15
Figure 4: Connecting the SV-302 to the SV-551 16
Figure 5: Connecting the SV-303/SV-304/SV-305 to the SV-551 17
Figure 6: Closed-back Ceiling Speakers 19
Figure 7: Installing the Closed-back Ceiling Speakers 20
Figure 8: Wiring a Pair of Speakers to the SV-551 21
Figure 9: Plugging and Securing the Cables 21
Figure 10: Tighten the Mounting Tabs 22
Figure 11: Closed-back Ceiling Speaker Schematic Diagram 24
Figure 12: Adjust Tap Selector 24
Figure 13: Connecting the SV-551 SummitView™ Processor/Switchers 25
Figure 14: Wiring the K-Net Connector 26
Figure 15: Overhead and Side Clearance Requirements 28
Figure 16: High/Low Forward, Side, and Over Obstruction Reach Limit Requirements 30
Figure 17: Sample "Button Labels" Sheet 31
Figure 18: Stickers affixed to Cables 36
Tables
Table 1: Quick Installation Guide for the SummitView™ Standard Kit 4
Table 2: SV-551 Front, Rear, and Underside Features 7
Table 3: Defining the RC-63DL 11
Table 4: Defining the SV-301 and SV-302 (U.S.) 13
Table 5: Defining the SV-301 (England and Europe) 14
Table 6: Defining the SV-302 (England and Europe) 14
Table 7: Closed-back Ceiling Speakers Hardware Items 20
Table 8: CAT 5 Pinout (U.S.) 32
Table 9: Terminal block Connector Pinout (England and Europe) 33
Table 10: Cables included with the SV-551 SummitView™ Essentials Kit and SV-551 ALC 33
Table 11: Additional Recommended Cables for the SV-551 SummitView™ 35
Table 12: SummitView™ Cable Termination 35
Table 13: Technical Specifications of the SV-551 37
Table 14: SummitView™ Essentials Kit Check List 39

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 groups
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that are clearly defined by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer SummitView™ system! This user
manual comprises of four parts:
PART I: A description of the SummitView™ system, its devices including a quick
start section
PART II: A definition of the SV-551 SummitView™ Processor/Switcher
PART III: Detailed installation instructions - installing the Wall Plates, the Ceiling
Speakers, and the SV-551 SummitView™ Processor/Switcher
PART IV: Further information
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original boxes and
packaging materials for possible future shipment
• Check that your SummitView™ Kit is complete. Use the check list in
Table 14 to verify the contents of the kit
• Review the contents of this user manual
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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
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