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KRAMER:  SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY

 

Using Your Universal Room Controller 

 

 

 

5.1  Operating the RC-8IR 

In the following example

1

 that is illustrated in Figure 6, the 

RC-8IR

 is 

labeled with specific functions and each button is programmed

2

 to perform 

several tasks

3

 as defined in Table 5. 

Each button may be assigned with up to 15 commands. 

Table 5: The Commands Configuration 

 

The Label 

The Macro Sequence 

ON 

  Power up the projector 
  Power up the power amplifier 
  Power up the DVD player 
  Power up the video player 
  Roll down the projector screen 
  Turn on the speakers 
  1 minute delay [for the 

projector to heat up] 

  Turn lights off  
  The projector selects the PC input 

OFF 

  Turn lights on 
  Power down the projector 
  Power down the power amplifier 
  Stop the DVD player 
  Power down the DVD player 
  Stop the video player 
  Power down the video player 
  Roll up the projector screen 
  Turn off the speakers 

DVD 

  Stop the video player 
  The projector selects the DVD input 
  Play the DVD 

VCR 

  Stop the DVD 
  The projector selects the VCR input 
  Play the VCR 

PC 

  Stop the DVD 
  Stop the VCR 
  The projector selects a PC input 

Vol UP 

  Power amplifier volume up 

Vol DOWN 

  Power amplifier volume down 

ON

OFF

DVD

PC

VCR

Vol

UP

Vol

DOWN

HELP

DESK

 

Figure 6: RC-8IR Labels 

Setup 

HELP DESK 

  Call for technical assistance 

 

 

 

                                                        

1 This is only one example among numerous possibilities, each button can be configured as required 
2 By the technical installer 
3 A macro sequence, including up to 15 commands per button, carried out one after the other 

Summary of Contents for RC-6IR

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Models RC 6IR Universal Room Controller RC 8IR Universal Room Controller...

Page 2: ...ecifications 13 Figures Figure 1 RC 8IR and RC 6IR Front Panels 3 Figure 2 RC 8IR and RC 6IR Right Side Panel 4 Figure 3 RC 8IR and RC 6IR Rear Panel 5 Figure 4 Example of a Typical RC 8IR Configurati...

Page 3: ...s of how to install and configure the Universal Room Controller 3 We recommend that you Review the contents of this user manual Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables4 3 Overview Kramer s...

Page 4: ...mode operation for programming up to 15 commands with the press of a single button The RC 6IR with six buttons has a total of 90 commands and the RC 8IR with eight buttons has a total of 120 commands...

Page 5: ...ture Function 1 Mounting holes 2 For fastening the controller in place 2 Faceplate Attachment Holes For attaching the faceplate to the controller 1 3 IR IN Receiver Accepts IR remote commands for the...

Page 6: ...ghting screen settings blinds and so on 1 7 RS 485 Terminal Block Connector Connect to the RS 485 detachable terminal block on a switcher or PC 8 RS 232 Terminal Block Connector 1 and 2 Connect to the...

Page 7: ...c requirements5 Hardware installation Connecting the inputs and the display Configuration via the Windows based configuration software and or the IR learner The universal room controller is very easy...

Page 8: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using Your Universal Room Controller 6 DVD Player Lighting System Screen Power Amplifier with speakers Video Player Figure 4 Example of a Typical RC 8IR Configuration...

Page 9: ...um 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 lap...

Page 10: ...he PC input OFF Turn lights on Power down the projector Power down the power amplifier Stop the DVD player Power down the DVD player Stop the video player Power down the video player Roll up the proje...

Page 11: ...ing Your Universal Room Controller 9 5 2 An Example of Operating the RC 8IR Figure 7 shows an operating example turn offthe lights ON OFF DVD PC PC VCR Vol UP Vol DOWN Figure 7 RC 8IR Operation Exampl...

Page 12: ...for about 2 seconds On the RC 6IR press and hold buttons 3 and 6 simultaneously for about 2 seconds All the buttons blink momentarily and the panel is locked When pressing a button at this stage all t...

Page 13: ...re 8 Internal Web Page Front Panel 6 Flash Memory Upgrade The RC device firmware is located in FLASH memory which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes The process involves...

Page 14: ...ll the KFR Programmer Application 6 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer Ethernet firmware version on the RC 8IR do the following 1 Connect the RS 232 port COM 1...

Page 15: ...nes the technical specifications Table 6 Technical Specifications 4 of the Universal Room Controller Series PORTS 2 RS 232 on terminal block connectors 1 RS 485 on terminal block connectors 1 ETHERNET...

Page 16: ...ghtning orotheractsofnature ii Product modification orfailure to followinstructions supplied with the product iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment oftheproduct cl...

Page 17: ...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 comments...

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