Introduction, Getting Started, Overview | Kramer Electronics RC-8IR

Introduction

1Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video, audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined by function.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer RC-6, RC-8, RC-6IRand/or RC-8IRUniversal Room Controllers, 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-6 or RC-8 or RC-6IR or RC-8IR

This user manual2

Configuration software

2Getting 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 Controller3

We recommend that you:

Review the contents of this user manual

Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables4

3Overview

Kramer’s one-gang wall plates: RC-6, RC-6IR,RC-8, and RC-8IRare 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

1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP

3:Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces; GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors

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