background image

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

1

 that are clearly defined by function. 

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer

 RC-8RK

 and/or 

RC-8RKL

2

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-8RK

 or 

RC-8RKL

2

 

 

One 3.5mm to IR emitter control cable 

 

This user manual

3

 

 

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

4

 

We recommend that you: 

 

Review the contents of this user manual 

 

Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables

5

 

3  Overview 

Kramer’s 2 Gang wall plates: 

RC-8RK

 and 

RC-8RKL 

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 

associated equipment—in any room (such as classrooms, boardrooms, or 

                                                        

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 The RC-8RKL has larger-sized buttons 
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 
4 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 
5 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 

im Vertrieb von            CAMBOARD Electronics

www.camboard.de

Tel. 07131 911201
Fax 07131 911203

[email protected]

Summary of Contents for RC-8RK

Page 1: ...lectronics Ltd USER MANUAL Models RC 8RK Universal Room Controller RC 8RKL Universal Room Controller im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 Fax 07131 911203 ce info camb...

Page 2: ...C 8RK and the RC 8RKL Rear Side Panel 6 Figure 6 Example of a Typical RC 8RK RC 8RKL Configuration 8 Figure 7 Example of a Typical RC 8RK Setup in the Lecture Auditorium 9 Figure 8 RC 8RK Labels Setup...

Page 3: ...ser manual Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables5 3 Overview Kramer s 2 Gang wall plates RC 8RK and RC 8RKL are a unique series of highly versatile controller interfaces that act as an al...

Page 4: ...for an external IR remote control unit Macro mode operation for programming up to 15 commands with the press of a single button They have a total of 120 commands Support for firmware upgrade To achiev...

Page 5: ...RC 8RK and RC 8RKL Front Panel Features Feature Function 1 Mounting holes 4 For fastening the controller in place 2 Configurable Buttons Macro Buttons Control the room and the A V equipment from 1 to...

Page 6: ...r via computer networking 4 COLOR SELECT Indication Arrow Color select indication for selecting the button color2 5 N U Switch Not used 6 PROGRAM Switch Switch to OFF for normal operation to ON for fi...

Page 7: ...r cable 3 IR OUT2 PIN 4 RS 232 Terminal Block Connector 1 and 2 Connect to the RS 232 connector on the A V equipment or a PC or other Serial Controller 5 RS 485 Terminal Block Connector Connect to the...

Page 8: ...lue 6 for pink 7 for white 8 for no color Figure 5 and Table 5 define the RC 8RK and the RC 8RKL rear side panel Figure 5 RC 8RK and the RC 8RKL Rear Side Panel Table 5 RC 8RK and the RC 8RKL Rear Sid...

Page 9: ...nd Table 6 defines5 1 From this section on all the information is relevant to the RC 8RK and RC 8RKL units unless noted otherwise 2 By authorized Kramer technical personnel or by an external system in...

Page 10: ...Connector A power amplifier and speakers RS 232 TX1 RX1 Terminal Block Connector A projector 1 IR OUT1 PIN2 A DVD player IR OUT2 PIN 2 A video player 1 The second RS 232 port can be used to control an...

Page 11: ...plifier inside are all controlled via the RC 8RK The presenter s laptop is located on the podium next to where the RC 8RK is mounted It is also controlled by the RC 8RK and is used for presentations s...

Page 12: ...or 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...

Page 13: ...Example of Operating the RC 8RK Figure 9 shows an operating example ON OFF DVD PC PC VCR Vol UP Vol DOWN Figure 9 RC 8RK Operation Example im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics www camboard de Tel 071...

Page 14: ...d to remotely operate the RC 8RK via the Ethernet To control your RC 8RK via the internal Web page do the following 1 Type the unit s IP number6 in the Address bar of your browser or type any link def...

Page 15: ...cludes the KFR Programmer application setup the s19 firmware file and the Web Applet dat file to a folder for example C Program Files KFR Upgrade 3 Install the KFR Programmer Application 6 2 Connectin...

Page 16: ...tall the Web Applet 1 Connect RC 8RK to your PC through computer networking 2 Start RC Configuration Software and connect to the RC device see the RC Configuration and Installation Guide3 3 In the Dev...

Page 17: ...ors POWER SOURCE RC 8RK 12V DC 140mA RC 8RKL 12V DC 240mA DIMENSIONS 15 1cm x 3 2cm x 8 6cm 5 94 x 1 26 x 3 39 W D H WEIGHT 0 3kg 0 67lbs approx ACCESSORIES Kramer 3 5mm to IR Emitter Control Cable C...

Page 18: ...rfailure to followinstructions supplied with the product iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment oftheproduct claims must bepresentedtothe carrier v Removalorinstall...

Page 19: ...Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Caution Safety Warning Disconnect the u...

Reviews: