Kramer Electronics RC-81R user manual Example of a Typical RC-8IR Setup in the Lecture Auditorium

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-485Terminal Block Connector	A power amplifier (and speakers)
RS-232(TX1, RX1) Terminal Block Connector	A projector1
IR OUT1 PIN2	A DVD player
IR OUT2 PIN2	A video player
Ethernet	The RC-8IR via a remote control PC
A laptop is connected to the projector

Figure 9 shows the RC-8IRbuilt into a podium that 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-8IRis mounted. It is also controlled by the RC-8IRand is used for presentations, slide shows and so on.

VCR

DVD

Amplifier

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

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