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Introduction 

 

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 groups

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 that are clearly defined by function. 

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer

 RC-6IR

 and/or 

RC-8IR 

Universal Room Controllers, which are designed to let an instructor enter a 

multimedia classroom and operate an A/V system with ease. 
The package includes the following items: 

 

RC-6IR 

or 

RC-8IR

 

 

One 3.5mm to IR emitter control cable 

 

This user manual

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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 Controller

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We recommend that you: 

 

Review the contents of this user manual 

 

Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables

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3  Overview 

Kramer’s one-gang wall plates: 

RC-6IR

 and 

RC-8IR 

are a unique series of 

highly versatile controller interfaces that act as an all-in-one extended remote 

control panel for control of A/V equipment—especially projectors and 

                                                        

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 

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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