Introduction
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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 groups1
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.
that are clearly defined by function.
The package includes the following items:
• RC-8IR device housing and separate faceplate
• One 3.5mm to IR emitter control cable
• This user manual2
• 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 Controller3
We recommend that you:
• Review the contents of this user manual
• Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables4
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