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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
RC-8IR
Universal Room Controller
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Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 3 Overview 2 4 Your Universal Room Controller 3 5 Installing the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller 5 5.1 Setting the Labels and Button Caps 6 5.2 Mounting the Device Housing 7 5.3 Mounting the RC-8IR Faceplate 7 6 Using the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller 8 6.1 Operating the RC-8IR 10 6.2 An Example of Operating the RC-8IR 11 6.3 Using the Macro Buttons 12 6.4 Locking the Front Panel 12 6.5 Turning the Light of the Backlit But
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Contents Tables Table 1: RC-8IR Front Panel Features 3 Table 2: RC-8IR Right Side Panel Features 4 Table 3: RC-8IR and Rear Panel Features 5 Table 4: Connection Scheme (for the example in Figure 8) 9 Table 5: The Commands Configuration 10 Table 6: Technical Specifications of the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller 15 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY ii
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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 1 different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function. Congratulatio
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Overview 3 Overview Kramer’s RC-8IR one-gang wall plate is a highly versatile controller interface that acts 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 auditoriums). It streamlines operations and simplifies control by integrating audio, video, and computer- video sources into a centralized system. The RC-8IR includes: 1 • An Ethernet port for configuration and c
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Your Universal Room Controller 4 Your Universal Room Controller Figure 1 and Table 2 define the RC-8IR front panel: Front Panel with Faceplate Front Panel without Faceplate Figure 1: RC-8IR Front Panel Table 1: RC-8IR Front Panel Features # Feature Function 1 Faceplate Attachment Holes Use to attach the faceplate to the device housing (see Table 2) 2 IR IN Receiver Accepts IR remote commands (for the IR-learner feature) 3 Configurable Control Control the room and the A/V equipment (fro
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Your Universal Room Controller Figure 2 and Table 2 define the RC-8IR right side panel: Front Panel Buttons Figure 2: RC-8IR Right Side Panel Table 2: RC-8IR Right Side Panel Features # Feature Function 1 Housing and Faceplate Support Device housing supports the faceplate 2 RELAY2 Connect each relay to a room item (such as lighting, screen 1 settings, blinds, and so on) 3 RELAY1 4 RS-485 Terminal Block Connect to the RS-485 detachable terminal block on a switcher Connector or PC 5
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Installing the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller Figure 3 and Table 3 define the RC-8IR rear panel: Figure 3: RC-8IR Rear Panel Table 3: RC-8IR and Rear Panel Features # Feature Function 1 N.U Switch Not used 2 PROGRAM Switch Switch to OFF for normal operation; Switch to ON for firmware upgrade 3 RS-485 TERM. Switch Switch to ON for RS-485 line termination 4 FACTORY DEFAULT Button Press to return to the factory default settings, including all the 1 configured buttons and the network
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Installing the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller 5.1 Setting the Labels and Button Caps To install the labels and button caps: 1. Remove the required labels from the supplied button label sheet. 2. Hold the button cap so that it is oriented as shown in Figure 4 with the “wings” on the left and right sides, and insert the label inside the cap. Figure 4: Button Cap Orientation 3. Repeat for all eight caps. 4. Retaining the orientation, place the eight button caps on the buttons of the RC
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Installing the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller 5.2 Mounting the Device Housing The device housing is mounted to the wall via the two housing mounting screws holes, as illustrated in Figure 6: Figure 6: Mounting the Device Housing 5.3 Mounting the RC-8IR Faceplate 1. Place the faceplate on the RC-8IR so that the two screw mounting holes are aligned (see Figure 7). 2. Insert the two mounting screws and tighten with a screwdriver. Figure 7: Mounting the Faceplate 7
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Using the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller 6 Using the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller Connecting the inputs and the display Configuration via the Windows®- 1 based configuration software and/or the IR learner is described in the RC Configuration guide. The cable installation process is not detailed in this user 2 manual . The universal room controller is very easy to use, as the example in Figure 8 3 and Table 4 defines : Figure 8: Example of a Typical RC-8IR Configuration
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Using the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller Table 4: Connection Scheme (for the example in Figure 8) This connector: Controls: RELAY2 The lights RELAY1 The screen RS-485 Terminal Block Connector A power amplifier (and speakers) 1 RS-232 (TX1, RX1) Terminal Block Connector A projector 2 IR OUT1 PIN A DVD player 2 IR OUT2 PIN A video player Ethernet The RC-8IR via a remote control PC A laptop is connected to the projector Figure 9 shows the RC-8IR built into a podium that is located in
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Using the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller 6.1 Operating the RC-8IR 1 In the following example that is illustrated in Figure 10, the RC-8IR is 2 labeled with specific functions and each button is programmed to perform 3 several tasks 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
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Using the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller 6.2 An Example of Operating the RC-8IR Figure 11 shows an operating example: Figure 11: RC-8IR Operation Example 11
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Using the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller 6.3 Using the Macro Buttons 1 Pressing any button initiates a macro sequence , during which the button blinks (as programmed by the system integrator). 2 If during the macro sequence the button blinks faster than usual , this indicates 3 that a malfunction has been detected and the RC-8IR exits the macro sequence. 4 To solve the problem, summon technical help If you want to stop a macro sequence, press and hold that button for 5 seconds. The s
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Flash Memory Upgrade 1 1. Type the unit’s IP number in the Address bar of your browser (or type any link defined by the system integrator). The RC-8IR front panel is displayed on your screen (see Figure 12). 2. Press the on-screen buttons to control the unit. Figure 12: Internal Web Page Front Panel 7 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: • Downloading the
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Flash Memory Upgrade 7.2 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) on the RC-8IR to a Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub COM port on your PC. 2. Set the PROGRAM switch to ON. 3. Connect the power on your machine. 7.3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware: 1. Double-clic
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Technical Specifications 7.4 Installing the Web Applet 1 Follow these steps to install the Web Applet : 1. Connect RC-8IR to your PC through computer networking. 2. Start the RC Configuration Software and connect to the RC device (see 2 the RC Configuration and Installation Guide ). 3. In the Device menu select Upgrade Applet option and browse to MC.dat file included in the package. 4. Wait until uploading is completed and the success message appears. Click OK. 8 Technical Specificatio
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LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. H OW LO NG IS THE WA RRA NTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase. WH O IS P RO TECTED? Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty. WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The follow
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For 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 and feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing. Caution 2900- 000695 1 P/N: Rev: Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site:
