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Using Your Universal Room Controller 

 

Ethernet Port

Side View

 

Figure 3: RC-8IR and RC-6IR Rear Panel 

Table 3: RC-8IR and RC-6IR Rear Panel Features 

Feature 

Function 

12 

N.U 

Switch

 

Not used 

13 

PROGRAM

 Switch 

Switch to OFF for normal operation; 

Switch to ON for firmware upgrade 

14 

RS-485 TERM.

 Switch 

Switch to ON for RS-485 line termination  

15 

FACTORY DEFAULT 

Button

 

Press to return to the factory default settings, including all the configured 

buttons and the network settings

1

 

16  Ethernet Port 

Connects to a PC or other controller through computer networking 

5  Using Your Universal Room Controller

2

 

This user manual is applicable once the unit is installed and configured

3

. The 

installation process is not detailed in this user manual

4

, and includes: 

 

Setting up the labels on the buttons, according to your specific 

requirements

5

 

 

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 to use, as the example in Figure 4 

and Table 4 defines

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1 Including the factory default IP number: 192.168.1.39 (an IP number is a device's numerical address as expressed in the 
format specified in the Internet Protocol) 
2 From this section on, all the information is relevant to the RC-6IR and RC-8IR units, unless noted otherwise 
3 By authorized Kramer technical personnel or by an external system integrator 
4 Refer to the separate online “RC Configuration and Installation Guide” at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 
5 It is recommended to place labels on the buttons prior to installing the unit, as this involves removing the face plate 
6 Your RC-8IR was installed and configured to suit your specific requirements. This example describes how to setup one of 
an unlimited number of available setups for the system 

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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