Kramer K-CONFIG, User Manual

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K-CONFIG – Introduction 1
1 Introduction
You are here:
Configuration Steps Description Section
Introduction General information and system requirements 1
Planning Carefully plan your controlled room 2
Installation Install the Software 3
Introduction to K-Config Get to know the K-Config main window, menus and quick access icons 4
Driver Manager Define the Controlled Device Drivers 5
Project Navigator Define the Controlled Room 6
Port Manager Assign the controlled devices to the Master and Auxiliary device ports 7
Triggers Activate the Triggers 8
Adding Actions Describes how to add the various actions to a trigger 9
Connecting to a Device Describes how to connect to a device, upgrade the firmware, read/write to the device
and so on 10
Using the Web pages Describes how to control the device via the Ethernet and perform minor configuration
operations 11
Creating a Virtual Master Describes how to create a Virtual Master to control a room via KRAMER NETWORK 12
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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting
professionals 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 14 groups that are clearly defined by function: GROUP 1: Distribution
Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers; 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 Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and GROUP 14:
Collaboration.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer Room Controller device, which is ideal for controlling A/V equipment and
media room items. The configuration software is part of the package and includes the Kramer K-CONFIG Guide.
The Kramer K-CONFIG software lets you set a sequence of actions in a trigger (a macro) and assign them to any of
the configurable buttons on any of the relevant RC devices, a schedule or an event.
Note that the RC buttons can be configured prior to installation.
This online guide accompanies the K-CONFIG application software for Kramer room controllers and is compatible with
previous versions. Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals and guides from the Internet at this URL:
http://www.kramerav.com/manual/K-Config 3 .
1.1 Overview
K-CONFIG is an intuitive configuration application that easily maintains control driver libraries, creates room control
macros and protocols, and automatically generates HTML files where applicable. K-CONFIG supports a revised GUI,
adds a host of advanced and easy to use features and uses a revamped driver database. The easy workflow shared
between all Kramer control products enables a “Learn once – use forever” approach.
The K-CONFIG :
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Is a simple to use Graphical User Interface design, and no programming knowledge is required.
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Is powerful and updateable by the user driver database.
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Features a flexible querying system for projectors lamp hours, fans status and similar information.
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Includes an easy-to-use messaging system all the way to the Site-CTRL AV site monitoring application.
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Is compatible with current Windows versions: Windows 7 and Windows 8.