Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and
affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video,
audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have
redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our
350-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups
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, which are clearly defined
by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer IR-1 or IR-1-01 Infra-Red
Remote Control Device, which is ideal for video and audio studio remote
control applications, and for remote control of presentations using Kramer
switchers and matrices. The package includes the following items:
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IR-1 or IR-1-01 Remote Control Transmitter
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This user manual
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and the Kramer concise product catalog/CD
Most Kramer switchers include a built-in front panel remote receiver. When
there is no built-in remote receiver, use
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an external remote receiver
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The high performance Kramer IR-1-01 is an upgrade of the popular IR-1,
with additional functionality that lets you route up to 96 x 96 inputs/outputs,
as well as store/recall up to 99 configuration setups with some of our
switchers (for the complete list, see Group 20 in Table 2).
2 Getting
Started
We recommend that you:
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Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
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Review the contents of this user manual
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Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
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1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3:
Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces;
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors
2 The required AA size regular 1.5V battery is supplied
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com/manuals.html
4 For example, when ordering an IR-1-01 remote control transmitter, order an external remote receiver to control Kramer
switchers—such as the VS-1002, VS-1202, VS-1602, and VS-1604—that have no built-in remote receiver
5 It includes an attached RS-232 cable with a DB9 connector, and comes with a 12V DC power adapter
6 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com (click “Cables and Connectors”
in the Products section)
