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1. e Power down the DVD player e Stop the video player e Power down the video player e Roll up the projector screen e Turn off the speakers KRAMER XQ Figure 10 RC 8IR Labels DvD Stop the video player Setup e The projector selects the DVD input e Play the DVD VCR e Stop the DVD e The projector selects the VCR input e Play the VCR PC e Stop the DVD e Stop the VCR e The projector selects a PC input Vol UP e Power amplifier volume up Vol DOWN e Power amplifier volume down HELP DESK e Call for technical assistance 1 This is only one example among numerous possibilities each button can be configured as required 2 By the system integrator 3 A macro sequence including up to 15 commands per button carried out one after the other 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the RC 8IR Universal Room Controller 6 2 An Example of Operating the RC 8IR Figure 11 shows an operating example Operating Example The presenter places the laptop on the podium and connects it to the PC input The lecture includes a short introduction by the presenter a slide show presentation via the laptop a DVD program more slides a video film and some final slides to conclude the lecture Following the introduction the presenter presses the RC 8IR buttons in the following sequence H E l l 25 Z HJH HH Turn on the projector DVD player2. All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and lightindustry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION B gt B gt Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC and CE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution 9001 o lt Q Instit
3. Controller Figure 1 and Table 2 define the RC 8IR front panel Front Panel with Faceplate Front Panel without Faceplate Figure 1 RC SIR Front Panel Table 1 RC 8IR Front Panel Features Feature Function 1 Faceplate Attachment Holes Use to attach the faceplate to the device housing see Table 2 2 IR IN Receiver Accepts IR remote commands for the IR learner feature 3 Configurable Control Control the room and the A V equipment from 1 to 8 Buttons Macro Buttons 4 Housing Attachment Holes Use to install the device housing 5 Button Caps Button caps with wings on the left and right sides 8 Y our Universal Room Controller Figure 2 and Table 2 define the RC 8IR right side panel Front Panel Buttons Figure 2 RC 8IR Right Side Panel Table 2 RC SIR Right Side Panel Features Feature Function 1 Housing and Faceplate Support Device housing supports the faceplate 2 RELAY2 Connect each relay to a room item such as lighting screen 3 RELAY1 settings blinds and so on 4 RS 485 Terminal Block Connect to the RS 485 detachable terminal block on a switcher Connector or PC 5 RS 232 Terminal Block Connector 1 and 2 Connect to the RS 232 connector on the A V equipment or a PC or other Serial Controller IR OUT1 PIN 6 GND PIN Connect to an IR emitter cable IR OUT2 PIN 7 GND PIN Connect
4. Room Controller 5 1 Setting the Labels and Button Caps To install the labels and button caps 1 Remove the required labels from the supplied button label sheet 2 Hold the button cap so that it is oriented as shown in Figure 4 with the wings on the left and right sides and insert the label inside the cap Figure 4 Button Cap Orientation 3 Repeat for all eight caps 4 Retaining the orientation place the eight button caps on the buttons of the RC 8IR see Figure 5 HEN Ss D i Ss SSSssssssss SSSSEssgsgsgss nA Figure 5 Placing the Button Cap 6 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the RC 8IR Universal Room Controller 5 2 Mounting the Device Housing The device housing is mounted to the wall via the two housing mounting screws holes as illustrated in Figure 6 YAA SSSSssssgsgsss SSSsoesssqggss Ni SSSSsgggsgssgss YAA Figure 6 Mounting the Device Housing 5 3 Mounting the RC 8IR Faceplate 1 Place the faceplate on the RC 8IR so that the two screw mounting holes are aligned see Figure 7 2 Insert the two mounting screws and tighten with a screwdriver V SSSSSSSSEsss D 3 SSSSSSSSSEGE EA Sa sar SSSEDLLALSS oF Figure 7 Mounting the Faceplate Using the RC 8IR Universal
5. the power on your machine 7 3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware 1 Double click the KFR Programmer desktop icon The KFR Programmer window appears T KFR Programmer 215 x COM PORT PE C COM2 Send C COM3 C COM4 w Ce m Figure 13 The KFR Programmer Window Select the required COM Port Click the File button to select the s 9 firmware file included in the package Click the Send button to download the file The Send button lights red Wait until downloading is completed and the red Send button turns off Disconnect the power on the RC 8IR Set the PROGRAM switch to OFF Connect the power on the RC 8IR oN DUM FPF e p 1 To which the RC device is connected on your PC 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 7 4 Installing the Web Applet Follow these steps to install the Web Applet 1 Connect RC 8IR to your PC through computer networking 2 Start the RC Configuration Software and connect to the RC device see the RC Configuration and Installation Guide 3 Inthe Device menu select Upgrade Applet option and browse to MC dat file included in the package 4 Wait until uploading is completed and the success message appears Click OK 8 Technical Specifications Table 6 defines the technical specifications Table 6 Technical Specifications of the RC SIR Universal Room Controller PORTS 2 RS 232 on t
6. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model RC 8IR Universal Room Controller Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 3 Overview 4 Your Universal Room Controller 5 Installing the RC SIR Universal Room Controller 5 1 Setting the Labels and Button Caps 5 2 Mounting the Device Housing 5 3 Mounting the RC 8IR Faceplate 6 Using the RC 8IR Universal Room Controller 6 1 Operating the RC SIR 6 2 An Example of Operating the RC 8IR 6 3 Using the Macro Buttons 6 4 Locking the Front Panel 6 5 Turning the Light of the Backlit Buttons On and Off 6 6 Using the Internal Web Page 7 Flash Memory Upgrade 7 1 Downloading from the Internet 1 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port T Upgrading Firmware 7 4 Installing the Web Applet 8 Technical Specifications Figures Figure 1 RC 8IR Front Panel Figure 2 RC 8IR Right Side Panel Figure 3 RC 8IR Rear Panel Figure 4 Button Cap Orientation Figure 5 Placing the Button Cap Figure 6 Mounting the Device Housing Figure 7 Mounting the Faceplate Figure 8 Example of a Typical RC 8IR Configuration Figure 9 Example of a Typical RC 8IR Setup in the Lecture Auditorium Figure 10 RC 8IR Labels Setup Figure 11 RC 8IR Operation Example Figure 12 Internal Web Page Front Panel Figure 13 The KFR Programmer Window NN DAA UN Judo mk NN Uh h UY NN DN O 0 CONNDA MN SW See hu owo Contents Tables Table 1 RC 8IR Front Panel Feature
7. NTY SERVICE A Le Bi To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for le Za Damage to other property caused by defects inthis product damages based upon inconvenience loss ofuse of the product loss oftime commercial loss or Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE
8. Room Controller 6 Using the RC 8IR Universal Room Controller Connecting the inputs and the display Configuration via the Windows based configuration software and or the IR learner is described in the RC Configuration guide The cable installation process is not detailed in this user manual The universal room controller is very easy to use as the example in Figure 8 and Table 4 defines Power Amplifier Screen Lighting with speakers System Figure 8 Example of a Typical RC 8IR Configuration 1 By authorized Kramer technical personnel or by an external system integrator 2 Refer to the separate online RC Configuration and Installation Guide at http www kramerelectronics com 3 Your RC 8IR was installed and configured to suit your specific requirements This example describes how to setup one of an unlimited number of available setups for the system 8 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the RC 8IR Universal Room Controller Table 4 Connection Scheme for the example in Figure 8 This connector Controls RELAY2 The lights RELAY1 The screen RS 485 Terminal Block Connector A power amplifier and speakers RS 232 TX1 RX1 Terminal Block Connector A projector IR OUT1 PIN A DVD player IR OUT2 PIN A video player Ethernet The RC 8IR via a remote control PC A laptop is connected to the projector Figure 9 shows the RC 8IR built into a podium th
9. arranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn reattached removed or otherwise interfered with Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts ofnature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removalor installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FORAND WHAT WE WILLNOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following la 2 3 Removal or installations charges Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility ofthe Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRA
10. at is located in a lecture auditorium An overhead projector and screen speakers lights and a cabinet with a VCR a DVD and an amplifier inside are all controlled via the RC 8IR The presenter s laptop is located on the podium next to where the RC 8IR is mounted It is also controlled by the RC 8IR and is used for presentations slide shows and so on Figure 9 Example of a Typical RC 8IR Setup in the Lecture Auditorium 1 The second RS 232 port can be used to control another A V unit or an LCD 2 Connected via the IR emitter cable IR OUT1 and IR OUT2 can each be connected to identical machines and still be controlled separately 9 Using the RC 8IR Universal Room Controller 6 1 Operating the RC 8IR In the following example that is illustrated in Figure 10 the RC 8IR is labeled with specific functions and each button is programmed to perform several tasks as defined in Table 5 Each button may be assigned with up to 15 commands Table 5 The Commands Configuration The Label The Macro Sequence ON e Power up the projector e Power up the power amplifier e Power up the DVD player e Power up the video player e Roll down the projector screen e Turn on the speakers e 1 minute delay for the projector to heat up e Turn lights off e The projector selects the PC input OFF e Tum lights on e Power down the projector e Power down the power amplifier e Stop the DVD player
11. erminal block connectors 1 RS 485 on a terminal block connector 1 ETHERNET RJ 45 port OUTPUTS 2 relays on terminal block connectors 36V AC or DC 2A 60VAC maximum on non inductive load 2 IR emitters on terminal block connectors POWER SOURCE 12V DC 155mA DIMENSIONS 11 4cm x 3 7cm x 6 9cm 4 49 x 1 45 x 2 72 W D H WEIGHT 0 3kg 0 67lbs approx ACCESSORIES Kramer 3 5mm to IR Emitter Control Cable C A35 IRE 10 power supply two extra M3x5 screws Java based control software internal Windows based Kramer control software OPTIONS Kramer 3 5mm to IR Emitter Control Cable C A35 IRE 10 15 meter and 20 meter IR emitter extension cables 1 This section is applicable only to firmware version 26 0 and higher and requires RC Configuration Software version 1 26 0 38 and higher 2 On our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 3 Specifications are subject to change without notice 15 LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONGIS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOISPROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the w
12. mer high performance high resolution cables 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 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL http www kramerelectronics com 3 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 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 1 Overview Overview Kramer s RC 8IR one gang wall plate is a highly versatile controller interface that acts 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 auditoriums It streamlines operations and simplifies control by integrating audio video and computer video sources into a centralized system The RC 8IR includes e An Ethernet port for configuration and control e Configurable backlit buttons to set up any supported command e Two bidirectional RS 232 wired serial ports for universal di
13. nal Web Page Front Panel 7 Flash Memory Upgrade The RC device firmware is located in FLASH memory which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes The process involves e Downloading the upgrade package from the Internet see section 7 1 e Connecting the PC to the RS 232 port see section 7 2 e Upgrading the firmware see section 7 3 e Installing the Web Applet see section 7 4 7 1 Downloading from the Internet You can download the up to date file from the Internet To do so 1 Go to our Web site at http www Kramerelectronics com and download the file SetKFRXXX xx zip from the technical support section 2 Extract the file SetKFRXXX xx zip package which includes the KFR Programmer application setup the s 9 firmware file and the Web Applet dat file to a folder for example C Program Files KFR Upgrade 3 Install the KFR Programmer Application 1 The default IP number is 192 168 1 39 and may be changed by the system integrator 2 File names are liable to change from time to time 13 Flash Memory Upgrade 7 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer Ethernet firmware version on the RC 8IR do the following 1 Connect the RS 232 port COM 1 on the RC 8IR to a Null modem adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 9 pin D sub COM port on your PC 2 Set the PROGRAM switch to ON 3 Connect
14. r about 2 seconds All the buttons blink momentarily and the panel is locked When pressing a button at this stage all the buttons blink twice To unlock the panel buttons press the respective buttons once again All the buttons blink momentarily and unlock You can now use the buttons as usual 6 5 Turning the Light of the Backlit Buttons On and Off When the room is darkened the buttons can be illuminated for convenience To turn on the backlight press buttons 3 and 7 simultaneously To turn off the backlight press the respective buttons once again 6 6 Using the Internal Web Page The internal Web page can be used to remotely operate the RC 8IR via the Ethernet To control your RC 8IR via the internal Web page do the following 1 The macro sequence can be carried out instantly or can take a while depending on the delay times included in the sequence 2 Six times per second as compared with twice per second during normal operation 3 For example a faulty DVD player 4 In this example press the HELP DESK button 5 Including the button you kept pressed to stop the macro sequence 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade 1 Type the unit s IP number in the Address bar of your browser or type any link defined by the system integrator The RC 8IR front panel is displayed on your screen see Figure 12 2 Press the on screen buttons to control the unit KRAMER RC APPLET Figure 12 Inter
15. s to the Ground 8 12VDC IN PIN Connects to the connector for powering the unit See the examples in Figure 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the RC 8IR Universal Room Controller Figure 3 and Table 3 define the RC 8IR rear panel Figure 3 RC SIR Rear Panel Table 3 RC 8IR and Rear Panel Features Feature Function 1 N U Switch Not used 2 PROGRAM Switch Switch to OFF for normal operation Switch to ON for firmware upgrade 3 RS 485 TERM Switch Switch to ON for RS 485 line termination 4 FACTORY DEFAULT Button Press to return to the factory default settings including all the configured buttons and the network settings 5 Ethernet Port Connects to a PC or other controller through computer networking 6 Grounding Screw Connect to grounding wire 5 Installing the RC 8IR Universal Room Controller This section describes the installation of the RC 8IR and includes e Setting up the labels on the buttons according to your specific requirements e Mounting the RC 8IR device to the wall e Installing the button caps e Mounting the faceplate e Setting of the device 1 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 2 It is recommended to place labels before mounting the faceplate 5 Installing the RC 8IR Universal
16. s Table 2 RC 8IR Right Side Panel Features Table 3 RC 8IR and Rear Panel Features Table 4 Connection Scheme for the example in Figure 8 Table 5 The Commands Configuration Table 6 Technical Specifications of the RC 8IR Universal Room Controller Ro Aeon E UY ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 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 that are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer RC 8IR Universal Room Controller which is designed to let an instructor enter a multimedia classroom and operate an A V system with ease The package includes the following items e RC 8IR device housing and separate faceplate e One 3 5mm to IR emitter control cable e This user manual e 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 Controller We recommend that you e Review the contents of this user manual Use Kra
17. splay 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 and summing up to a total of 120 commands e Support for firmware upgrade To achieve the best performance e Connect only good quality connection cables thus avoiding interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your Kramer RC 8IR away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust No operator serviceable parts inside unit Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with the unit Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall before installing or removing the device or servicing unit 1 Of up to five machines with unique IP addresses 2 Six buttons for RC 6IR and eight buttons for the RC 8IR 3 To be configured by the system integrator only KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Y our Universal Room Controller 4 Your Universal Room
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19. video player and receiver roll down the screen turn off the lights and start the slide show via the laptop Select the DVD input on the projector and play the DVD Adjustthe speakers audio volume throughoutthe lecture Select the PC input on the projector and resume the slide show Select the VCR input on the projector and show the video file Select the PC input on the projector and show the last few slides of the presentation Turn on the lights power down the projector DVD player video player and receiver roll up the screen and turn off the speakers Figure 11 RC 8IR Operation Example 11 Using the RC 8IR Universal Room Controller 6 3 Using the Macro Buttons Pressing any button initiates a macro sequence during which the button blinks as programmed by the system integrator If during the macro sequence the button blinks faster than usual this indicates that a malfunction has been detected and the RC 8IR exits the macro sequence To solve the problem summon technical help If you want to stop a macro sequence press and hold that button for 5 seconds The sequence will come to an end You can resume operation by pressing any of the buttons The unit will carry out the macro sequence commands from the beginning 6 4 Locking the Front Panel The front panel can be locked to avoid unintended tampering with the buttons To lock the panel press and hold buttons 4 and 8 simultaneously fo
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