Kramer Electronics RC-6IR, RC-8IR user manual Overview

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Overview

projectors and associated equipment—in any room (such as classrooms, boardrooms, or auditoriums). They streamline operations and simplify control by integrating audio, video, and computer-video sources into a centralized system.

The Kramer Universal Room Controllers include:

￿￿An Ethernet port for configuration and control1

￿￿Configurable backlit buttons2 to set up any supported3 command

￿￿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)

￿￿Up to four (2x2) IR emitters for IR control (for the RC-8IRand the RC-6IRonly)

￿￿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 (for the RC-8IRand the RC-6IRonly)

￿￿Macro mode operation, for programming up to 15 commands with the press of a single button. The RC-8and RC-8IR(that have eight buttons) have a total of 120 commands; and the RC-6and RC-6IR(that have six buttons) have a total of 90 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 noise- levels (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 For example, control of switchers or amplifiers

2 Six buttons for the RC-6 and the RC-6IR, and eight buttons for the RC-8 and the RC-8IR 3 To be configured by the system integrator only

4 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251

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Contents Models Contents TablesGetting Started IntroductionOverview Overview Your Universal Room Controller Your RC-8IRRC-8IR Features RC-8IR Rear Panel FeaturesUsing Your Universal Room Controller2 Your RC-8Your RC-6IR Your RC-6Example of a Typical RC-8IR Configuration Example of a Typical RC-8IR Setup in the Lecture Auditorium Connection Scheme for the example in FigureCommands Configuration Operating the RC-8IRAn Example of Operating the RC-8IR RC-8IR Operation ExampleLocking the Front Panel Using the Macro ButtonsTurning the Light of the Backlit Buttons On and Off Technical Specifications Using the Internal WebOnly the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty 2900-REV