Kramer Electronics RC-8IR, RC-6IR user manual Introduction, Getting Started, Overview

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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

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Contents Models Tables ContentsIntroduction Getting StartedOverview Overview Your RC-8IR Your Universal Room ControllerRC-8IR Rear Panel Features RC-8IR FeaturesYour RC-6 Using Your Universal Room Controller2Your RC-8 Your RC-6IRExample of a Typical RC-8IR Configuration Connection Scheme for the example in Figure Example of a Typical RC-8IR Setup in the Lecture AuditoriumOperating the RC-8IR Commands ConfigurationRC-8IR Operation Example An Example of Operating the RC-8IRUsing the Macro Buttons Locking the Front PanelTurning the Light of the Backlit Buttons On and Off Using the Internal Web Technical SpecificationsOnly the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty 2900-REV