Kramer Krt-3 User manual

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USER MANUAL

MODEL:

KRT-3

Cable Retractor

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KRT-3 –Contents

Contents

Introduction 1

Getting Started 1

Overview 2

Typical Applications 2

Defining the KRT-3 Cable Retractor 3

Installing KRT-3 4

Attaching KRT-3 to the Underside of a Table 4

Attaching KRT-3 to a TBUS 5

Connecting to the KRT-3 9

Technical Specifications 10

KRT-3 Outline Dimensions with TBUS 11

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KRT-3 –Introduction

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!

Getting Started

We recommend that you:

•Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for

possible future shipment.

•Review the contents of this user manual.

Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/KRT-3 to check for up-to-date user manuals,

application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

Achieving the Best Performance

•Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-performance,

high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor

matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables).

•Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils.

•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence

signal quality.

•Position your Kramer KRT-3 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust.

This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other

equipment that is installed inside a building.

Safety Instructions

Caution:

There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.

Warning:

Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause electrical shock! Servicing by

qualified personnel only.

Recycling Kramer Products

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce

the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected

and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive, Kramer Electronics has made

arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any

costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on

arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular

country go to our recycling pages at www.kramerav.com/support/recycling.

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KRT-3 –Introduction

Overview

KRT-3 is a furniture-mounted cable retractor that is easily installed underneath a table-top.

You can also install one or more KRT-3 units in conjunction with a Kramer TBUS unit, such as

TBUS-1AXL, TBUS-10XL, TBUS-203XL (with installation kit for pop-up TBUS) and more.

•Convenient and easy to install in any TBUS.

•Intuitive Use –Pull and stop or pull and retract.

•Available Cable Types –HDMI (High Speed HDMI with Ethernet), VGA, audio (3.5mm),

LAN, USB, USB-C, and DisplayPort.

•Maximum Cable Extension –Up to 1.8m (6ft).

•Horizontal Mount –Easily mounts, independently, under a table or shelf.

•TBUS Compatibility –Retractable cable mounts directly into the TBUS insert opening via

a cable pass-through opening.

The HDMI cable version is used throughout this manual as an example. The same applies

to retractors with other cable types.

The unit is sturdy, cost-effective, and easy to install.

Typical Applications

The KRT-3 is ideal for:

•Boardrooms.

•Conference rooms.

•Training rooms.

•Hotel lobbies.

•Cafes and restaurants.

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KRT-3 –Defining the KRT-3 Cable Retractor

Defining the KRT-3 Cable

Retractor

This section defines the KRT-3.

Figure 1: Defining the KRT-3 Cable Retractor

Feature

Function

Retractor Enclosure

Contains the retractable cable mechanism.

Female Connector

Connect to a male connector under a table.

Fixed Cable End

Short connector cable.

Screw Openings for Mounting Under

the Table (3)

Use to attach the KRT-3 directly under a table.

Locking Screw

Use an Allen screwdriver to turn and lock KRT-3 to the

TBUS enclosure.

TBUS Installation Slot

Insert TBUS body into the slot to attach KRT-3 to a

TBUS.

Mobile Retractor Cable

Pull to connect to a connector above a table.

Retractor-Side Connector

Connect to a male connector.

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KRT-3 –Installing KRT-3

Installing KRT-3

KRT-3 can be installed in the following ways:

•Attaching KRT-3 to the Underside of a Table, on page 4.

•Attaching KRT-3 to a TBUS, on page 5.

Attaching KRT-3 to the Underside of a Table

You can mount KRT-3 to the underside surface of a table and use it as a standalone device.

To attach KRT-3 under a table:

1. Place KRT-3 under the table in the desired location.

Make sure that the retracting cable faces the edge of the table.

2. Pass the 3 4x50 Philips screws through the table screw openings and tighten them

to fix the retractor under the table.

Figure 2: Attaching KRT-3 to a Table

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KRT-3 –Installing KRT-3

Attaching KRT-3 to a TBUS

You can attach one or more KRT-3 units to the enclosure of any modular Kramer TBUS with

pass-through inserts that are installed inside a table. The KRT-3 units can usually be attached

to the front and rear sides of the enclosure, as the left and right sides are fitted with clamps.

Alternatively, the clamps can be installed on the front and rear sides to enable attaching

KRT-3 to the left and right sides of the TBUS enclosure.

For TBUS models with a sliding lid (for example, TBUS-10xl), you can only use the front side

of the enclosure to mount the KRT-3 units.

Attaching a Single KRT-3 Unit

To Attach the KRT-3 to a TBUS unit:

1. Slide the KRT-3 onto one of the sides of the TBUS enclosure. Make sure to position the

fixed cable downwards and the retractor cable upwards.

Figure 3: Sliding KRT-3 onto the TBUS Enclosure

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KRT-3 –Installing KRT-3

2. Use the locking Allen screw to fix the KRT-3 firmly in place.

Figure 4: Tightening KRT-3 to the TBUS Enclosure

The KRT-3 is now firmly fixed in place.

Figure 5: KRT-3 Attached to TBUS –Under Table

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KRT-3 –Installing KRT-3

Attaching Several KRT-3 Units

You can attach several KRT-3 units to a Kramer TBUS:

•For TBUS units with a sliding cover (for example, the Kramer TBUS-10xl), attach the

KRT-3 units side-by-side to the front side of the TBUS enclosure (Figure 6):

Figure 6: Attaching Several KRT-3 Units to TBUS with Sliding Cover

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KRT-3 –Installing KRT-3

•For TBUS units with a regular cover (for example, the Kramer TBUS-1Axl), attach the

KRT-3 units side-by-side to the front and rear side of the TBUS enclosure (Figure 7).

To maximize the number of KRT-3 units that can be attached to TBUS-1AXL,

TBUS-1-KWC or TBUS-1N, use an inner frame that does not include single or dual

power sockets or alternatively, install T-2INSERT/T-4INSERT in the single/dual

power socket opening.

Figure 7: Attaching Several KRT-3 Units to TBUS with Regular (Non-Retractable) Cover

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KRT-3 –Connecting to the KRT-3

Connecting to the KRT-3

You can connect the following devices to the KRT-3.

Figure 8: Connecting KRT-3

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KRT-3 –Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Ports

1 Female Connector (fixed cable end)

VGA, HDMI, Audio, LAN, USB-A, or

DisplayPort

1 Male Connector (retractor cable end)

Environmental

Conditions

Operating Temperature

0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)

Storage Temperature

-40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)

Humidity

10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing

Regulatory Compliance

Safety

Environmental

RoHs, WEEE

Enclosure

Type

Plastic (ABS PC)

Color

Black

Cable Length

Fixed Cable

20cm (7.9")

Retractable Cable

180cm (71")

General

Net Dimensions with Clamps

(W, D, H)

20.4cm x 3.6cm x 19.3cm

(8" x 1.4" x 7.6")

Shipping Dimensions

(W, D, H)

26.5cm x 34.5cm x 7.2cm

(10.4" x 13.6" x 2.8")

Net Weight

0.75kg (1.7lbs) approx.

Shipping Weight

1.3kg (2.9lbs) approx.

Accessories

Included

4 M3x8 screws

Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com

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KRT-3 –Technical Specifications

KRT-3 Outline Dimensions with TBUS

The following diagram shows the outline dimensions [cm] of a KRT-3 unit attached to a TBUS

(for example, the Kramer TBUS-1Axl).

Figure 9: KRT-3 Attached to TBUS –Dimensions

The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics Inc. (“Kramer Electronics”) for this product are limited to the terms set forth below:

What is Covered

This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product.

What is Not Covered

This limited warranty does not cover any damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration, modification, improper or unreasonable use

or maintenance, misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, exposure to excess moisture, fire, improper packing and shipping (such claims must be presented to

the carrier), lightning, power surges, or other acts of nature. This limited warranty does not cover any damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting

from the installation or removal of this product from any installation, any unauthorized tampering with this product, any repairs attempted by anyone

unauthorized by Kramer Electronics to make such repairs, or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and/or workmanship

of this product. This limited warranty does not cover cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product.

Without limiting any other exclusion herein, Kramer Electronics does not warrant that the product covered hereby, including, without limitation, the

technology and/or integrated circuit(s) included in the product, will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other

product or technology with which the product may be used.

How Long this Coverage Lasts

The standard limited warranty for Kramer products is seven (7) years from the date of original purchase, with the following exceptions:

1. All Kramer VIA hardware products are covered by a standard three (3) year warranty for the VIA hardware and a standard three (3) year

warranty for firmware and software updates.

2. All Kramer fiber optic cables, adapter-size fiber optic extenders, active cables, cable retractors, all Kramer speakers and Kramer touch panels

are covered by a standard one (1) year warranty.

3. All Kramer Cobra products, all Kramer Calibre products, all Kramer Minicom digital signage products, all HighSecLabs products, all

streaming, and all wireless products are covered by a standard three (3) year warranty.

4. All Sierra Video MultiViewers are covered by a standard five (5) year warranty.

5. Sierra switchers & control panels are covered by a standard seven (7) year warranty (excluding power supplies and fans that are covered for

three (3) years).

6. K-Touch software is covered by a standard one (1) year warranty for software updates.

7. All Kramer passive cables are covered by a ten (10) year warranty.

Who is Covered

Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty. This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or

owners of this product.

What Kramer Electronics Will Do

Kramer Electronics will, at its sole option, provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper

claim under this limited warranty:

1. Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time, free of any charge for the necessary parts and

labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition. Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs

necessary to return this product once the repair is complete.

2. Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same

function as the original product.

3. Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought

under this limited warranty.

What Kramer Electronics Will Not Do Under This Limited Warranty

If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer

Electronics products, this product must be insured during shipment, with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you. If this product is returned

uninsured, you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment. Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re-

installation of this product from or into any installation. Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product, any

adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product.

How to Obtain a Remedy Under This Limited Warranty

To obtain a remedy under this limited warranty, you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this

product or the Kramer Electronics office nearest you. For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and/or Kramer Electronics authorized service

providers, visit our web site at www.kramerav.com or contact the Kramer Electronics office nearest you.

In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty, you must possess an original, dated receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized Kramer

Electronics reseller. If this product is returned under this limited warranty, a return authorization number, obtained from Kramer Electronics, will be

required (RMA number). You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product.

If it is decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics, this product should be properly packed, preferably in the original

carton, for shipping. Cartons not bearing a return authorization number will be refused.

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THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF KRAMER ELECTRONICS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID

FOR THE PRODUCT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KRAMER ELECTRONICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL,

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL

THEORY. Some countries, districts or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of relief, special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages, or

the limitation of liability to specified amounts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

Exclusive Remedy

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF

ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT

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IF ANY PRODUCT TO WHICH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES IS A “CONSUMER PRODUCT” UNDER THE MAGNUSON-MOSS WARRANTY ACT (15

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This limited warranty is void if (i) the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced, (ii) the product is not distributed by

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