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RC-13TC - 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!  

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by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix 

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Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer 

RC-13TC Video Transport

 Controller, 

which is ideal for use as an: 

 

Advanced, standalone, wall mounted video transport controller. When used 

in this way, the unit must be configured as well as supplied with 12V DC 

power 

Refer to the separate online K-Config Configuration Guide at 

http://www.kramerelectronics.com

 

 

Auxiliary device in a larger Kramer K-NET room control setup 

The package includes the following items: 

 

The 

RC-13TC

 

Video Transport Controller

  

 

3' (0.91m) USB cable 

 

IR Emitter control cable  

 

Power supply (12V DC) 

 

Screwdriver  

 

This user manual  

The latest Kramer user manuals are available from 

http://www.kramerelectronics.com

 

 

K-Config Configuration software 

Summary of Contents for RC-13TC

Page 1: ...KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL RC 13TC Video Transport Controller P N 2900 000648 Rev 2 ...

Page 2: ...nsport Controller 9 6 Grounding the RC 13TC Video Transport Controller 10 7 Mounting the Faceplate 11 8 Technical Specifications 12 Figures UFigure 1 RC 13TC Video Transport Controller Front PanelU 4 UFigure 2 RC 13TC Video Transport Controller Rear PanelU 5 UFigure 3 Sample RC 13TC Standalone Video Transport Controller ConfigurationU 6 UFigure 4 RC 13TC Standalone Power Supply ConnectionU 7 UFigu...

Page 3: ...AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11 Sierra Products Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer RC 13TC Video Transport Controller which is ideal for use as an Advanced standalone wall mounted video transport controller When used in this way the unit must be configured as well as s...

Page 4: ...ing installation and configuration This information can be found in the K Config Configuration Guide available from http www kramerelectronics com 2 1 Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Avoi...

Page 5: ...ations by enabling remote transport control of the video source in the room The RC 13TC features Programmable backlit buttons configurable by your system integrator to display any color that are able to execute one or multiple commands programming performed by your system integrator A bidirectional RS 232 serial port for control of AV equipment Two K NET ports Two IR control ports Support for firm...

Page 6: ...C Video Transport Controller Front Panel Feature Function 1 Source Select Button Press to select the AV source 2 Video Transport Control Buttons Use to control the functions of the selected AV source 3 LCD Programmable Readout Programmable 8 character LCD readout with white characters on a blue background which usually reflects the selected AV source name ...

Page 7: ...The current LCD text and all button actions are erased 7 Ring Tongue Terminal Grounding Screw Connect to grounding wire see Section 6 8 RS 232 3 pin Removable Terminal Block For controlling a display switcher AV source or other AV equipment 9 IR Infrared 2 pin Removable Terminal Blocks 1 and 2 Connect to IR emitters see Figure 3 Connect OUT 1 or OUT 2 to IR anode GND to GND cathode 10 PROGRAM USB ...

Page 8: ...e the following procedures are not detailed in this manual Hardware installation Programming the LCD readout using K Config Configuration software described in the K Config Configuration Guide Programming the button actions using K Config Configuration software 5 1 The RC 13TC as a Standalone Video Transport Controller Figure 3 Sample RC 13TC Standalone Video Transport Controller Configuration ...

Page 9: ...ntroller as illustrated in the example in Figure 3 with connections as descr bed in the following table Your system integrator configures and installs your room controller to suit your requirements This example describes only one possible configura ion Connector Connect to GND 12V Power adapter IR 1 Blu ray DVD player 1 IR 2 Blu ray DVD player 2 PROGRAM USB PC required only for configuring the RC ...

Page 10: ...Consult your Kramer dealer for details No programming of the auxiliary panel is needed Depending on the setup the device ID may need setting using the K Config application The RS 232 and IR ports may be used to control devices 5 2 1 Connecting Multiple RC 13TC Devices as System Controllers Connect the RC 13TC devices to the SV 552 as illustrated in Figure 5 Figure 5 RC 13TC Connections when used a...

Page 11: ...sensitive that is the function of a button depends on the specific characteristics of the source or display In the example illustrated in Figure 6 the RC 13TC LCD has been programmed with text and the buttons have been programmed by your system integrator to perform the functions that are relevant to the sources Individual buttons can be programmed with one or more actions called a macro This is o...

Page 12: ...7 Component Description 1 M3x6 screw 2 M3 Toothed Lock Washer 3 M3 Ring Tongue Terminal Figure 7 Grounding Connection Components To ground the RC 13TC 1 Connect the ring tongue terminal to the building grounding point wire we recommend that you use a green yellow AWG 18 0 82mm2 wire crimped with a proper hand tool 2 Insert the M3x6 screw through the toothed lock washers and the tongue terminal in ...

Page 13: ...To mount the faceplate 1 Remove the protective foil from the outside of the LCD acrylic window 2 Position the faceplate on the RC 13TC so that the four screw mounting holes are aligned 3 Insert the four M3x4mm mounting screws and tighten them with a screwdriver ...

Page 14: ...NG TEMPERATURE 0 to 55 C 32 to 131 F STORAGE TEMPERATURE 45 to 72 C 49 to 162 F HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing DIMENSIONS 11 4cm x 2 3cm x 11 4cm 4 5 x 0 91 x 4 5 W D H WEIGHT 0 3kg 0 66lbs approx ACCESSORIES USB cable 3 0 91m P N C UA MUB 3 screwdriver power supply IR emitter control cable P N C A35 IRE 10 Windows based Kramer control software four M3x4mm flat head screws OPTIONS 15m and 20...

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Page 16: ...tributors visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Web site E mail www kramerelectronics com info kramerel com SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing ...

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