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Introduction 

 

 

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 groups

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Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer 

RC-53D K-NET™ Auxiliary Control 

Panel

 which is available in European (80mm and 86mm height versions) and 

American versions, and

 

can be used as a system controller when connected via 

K-NET™

 that are 

clearly defined by function.  

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The package includes the following items: 

 to a Master room controller (for example, the SV-552 

SummitView™ 

Processor / Switcher

 or one of the Kramer SL series controllers). 

 

The 

RC-53D

 

 

Screwdriver  

 

This user manual

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Getting Started 

 

This user manual is written for the end user. Refer to the separate  

K-Config

 Configuration Guide (available online) for details of how to  

install and configure the Room Controller

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We recommend that you review the contents of this user manual. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

                                                       

 

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 K-NET is a proprietary Kramer protocol for communication between Kramer products 

3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals fr4 The guide provides information about how to set up the system and is updated on a regular basis  For the latest online guide, go to 

Summary of Contents for K-NET RC-53D

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model RC 53D K NET Auxiliary Control Panel...

Page 2: ...iary Control Panel Front Panel 3 Figure 2 RC 53D K NET Auxiliary Control Panel Rear Panel 4 Figure 3 RC 53D connected to the SV 551 SummitView Processor Switcher 5 Figure 4 Sample Button Label Sheet 6...

Page 3: ...one of the Kramer SL series controllers The RC 53D Screwdriver This user manual3 2 Getting Started This user manual is written for the end user Refer to the separate K Config Configuration Guide avail...

Page 4: ...not require a separate power supply Includes two K NET ports and an RS 232 serial port for firmware upgrade Features two programmable LCD displays one for each button group To achieve the best perform...

Page 5: ...ature Function 1 SOURCE Buttons Group of four programmable backlit buttons 1 2 Faceplate Screws Four screws connecting the faceplate to the Rear Box 3 DISPLAY and SOURCE Labels Programmable 8 characte...

Page 6: ...unding Screw Connect to grounding wire 3 RS 232 Terminal Block Connect to the RS 232 connector on a PC for firmware upgrade 1 4 K NET Terminal Block Connect the GND to the Ground connection2 5 connect...

Page 7: ...anel is used as a remote controller for Master Room Controllers via the proprietary communication channel K NET as illustrated in Figure 3 It requires only a K NET connection to the Master Room contro...

Page 8: ...els from the supplied button label sheet 2 Hold the button cap so that it is oriented as shown in Figure 5 with the wings on the left and right sides and insert the label inside the cap 3 Repeat for a...

Page 9: ...n 1 minute delay for he projector to heat up The projector selects the DVD input OFF Power down the projector Stop the DVD player Power down the DVD player Stop the VCR Power down the VCR Roll up he p...

Page 10: ...on terminal block connectors 1 RS 232 on terminal block connector 1USB connector POWER SOURCE 12V DC 140mA over K NET FUSE 500mA FSMD 1812 DIMENSIONS For the USA 11 4cm x 2 6cm x 11 4cm 4 49 x 1 02 x...

Page 11: ...eractsofnature ii Product modification orfailureto followinstructions supplied with theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment oftheproduct claims must bepre...

Page 12: ...or the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions commen...

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