Page 3 - Contents; Tables; Table 2: RC-8IR Right Side Panel Features
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents ii 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 Spec...
Page 4 - Introduction; configure the Universal Room Controller
Introduction 1 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 y...
Page 5 - Overview
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 2 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...
Page 6 - Your Universal Room Controller; Figure 1; Front Panel with Faceplate
Your Universal Room Controller 3 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 atta...
Page 7 - Figure 2
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Universal Room Controller 4 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 ...
Page 8 - Figure 3; Installing the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller
Installing the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller 5 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 R...
Page 9 - Setting the Labels and Button Caps; To install the labels and button caps:; Figure 4: Button Cap Orientation; the; Figure 5: Placing the Button Cap
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller 6 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 wi...
Page 10 - Mounting the Device Housing; screws holes, as illustrated in; Figure 6: Mounting the Device Housing; Place the faceplate on the; Figure 7: Mounting the Faceplate
Installing the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller 7 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-...
Page 11 - Using the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller; Figure 8; Figure 8: Example of a Typical RC-8IR Configuration
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller 8 6 Using the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller Connecting the inputs and the display Configuration via the Windows®- based configuration software and/or the IR learner 1 is described in the RC Configuration guide. The cabl...
Page 12 - Figure 9
Using the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller 9 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) RS-232 ( TX1 , RX1 ) Terminal Block Connector A projector 1 IR OUT1 PI...
Page 13 - Table 5; Table 5: The Commands Configuration; ON; Setup
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller 10 6.1 Operating the RC-8IR In the following example 1 Figure 10 that is illustrated in , the RC-8IR is labeled with specific functions and each button is programmed 2 to perform several tasks 3 Table 5 as defined in . Eac...
Page 14 - shows an operating example:
Using the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller 11 6.2 An Example of Operating the RC-8IR Figure 11 shows an operating example: Figure 11: RC-8IR Operation Example
Page 15 - Using the Macro Buttons; To solve the problem, summon technical help; Locking the Front Panel
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the RC-8IR Universal Room Controller 12 6.3 Using the Macro Buttons Pressing any button initiates a macro sequence 1 If during the macro sequence the button blinks faster than usual , during which the button blinks (as programmed by the system integrator). 2 ...
Page 16 - Flash Memory Upgrade; Downloading from the Internet; dat
Flash Memory Upgrade 13 1. Type the unit’s IP number 1 Figure 12 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 ). 2. Press the on-screen buttons to control the unit. Figure 12: Internal Web Page Front P...
Page 17 - Flash Memory Upgrade; Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port; Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware:
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade 14 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 adap...
Page 18 - Installing the Web Applet; Follow these steps to install the Web Applet; Technical Specifications; Table 6; Table 6: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications 15 7.4 Installing the Web Applet Follow these steps to install the Web Applet 1 1. Connect RC-8IR to your PC through computer networking. : 2. Start the RC Configuration Software and connect to the RC device (see the RC Configuration and Installation Guide 2 3. In the Device...
Page 20 - REV 1; For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer; Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: [email protected] P/N: 2900- REV 1 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 questio...