Kramer RK-1 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
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Rack Adapter Model:
RK-1

Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
3 Overview 2
3.1 Recommendations for Best Performance 3
4 Your Kramer RK-1 Rack Adapter 4
5 Mounting on the Kramer RK-1 Rack Adapter 5
5.1 Mounting Units that do not have Underside Screw Holes 6
5.2 Connecting a Blank Panel to the RK-1 7
6 Technical Specifications 8
Figures
Figure 1: RK-1 Rack Adapter 4
Figure 2: RK-1 Rack Adapter – Underside 5
Figure 3: Mounting a half-19" unit via Screws on the RK-1 Side Panel 6
Figure 4: Mounting a 6.5” Machine via Screws on the RK-1 Side Panel 7
Figure 5: RK-1 Rack Adapter – Connecting a Blank Panel 7
Tables
Table 1: Using the RK-1 2
Table 2: Using the RK-1 for 6.5"-1U Units 2
Table 3: RK-1 Blank Panels – Part Numbers 3
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the RK-1 8

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
500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups
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, which are clearly defined
by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer RK-1 rack adapter, which is ideal
for mounting combinations of several 1U Kramer products in a 19" rack.
These include half-19" 1U units, 1/4-19" 1U units, 1/8-19" 1U units and
separately, up to two 6.5"-1U units.
The package includes the following items:
RK-1 Rack Adapter
Additional mechanical parts (blank panel
2
, screws, nuts and so on)
This user manual
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2 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
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 One half-19" blank panel (P/N: 2636-000979)
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Overview
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3 Overview
You can mount a combination of several Kramer products in a 19" 1U rack.
These include half-19" 1U units, 1/4-19" 1U units and 1/8-19" 1U units. The
examples in Table 1 illustrate how different products could be combined:
Table 1: Using the RK-1
Mounting Kramer Products
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on the RK-1 For example:
Two VM-9T units
Two VP-5xl units
One VM-9T unit
Two 104B units
One VM-9T unit
One 104B unit
One PS-1DVI unit
One PT-1PS unit
One VM-9T unit
Two PS-1DVI units
Two PT-1PS units
Two 104B units
Two FC-4 units
Two 104B units
One FC-4 unit
Two PS-1DVI units
Two FC-4 units
Two PS-1DVI units
Two PT-1PS units
One 104B unit
Three PS-1DVI units
Three PT-1PS units
Four PS-1DVI units
Four PT-1PS units
You can also mount 6.5"-1U units, as defined in Table 2:
Table 2: Using the RK-1 for 6.5"-1U Units
Mounting Kramer 6.5"-1U products on the RK-1 For example: Notes:
One VM-50V unit
One VM-50YC unit
The gap between the units is
closed with the short blank
panel, see Table 3
One VM-30AV unit The opening is closed with
the long blank panel, see
Table 3
1 Each product is measured in inches

Overview
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The RK-1 does not have to be entirely full with mounted units. Use blank
panels to fill the empty spaces (see Table 3).
Table 3: RK-1 Blank Panels – Part Numbers
Blank Panel Size Part Number
Half-19" 1U 2636-000979
1/4-19" 1U 2636-000980
1/8-19" 1U 2636-000981
Short 6.5" 1U
1
2636-000982
Long 6.5" 1U
2
2636-000983
3.1 Recommendations for Best Performance
We recommend that you:
Have a Philips screwdriver and an Allen screwdriver available
Disconnect the mains voltage and all cables connected to each machine that
is being mounted in the rack adapter before proceeding with the installation
Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise
levels (often associated with low quality cables)
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position
your rack adapter on the rack away from moisture, excessive sunlight
and dust
1 Use when mounting two units
2 Use when mounting one unit

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Your Kramer RK-1 Rack Adapter
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4 Your Kramer RK-1 Rack Adapter
The example in Figure 1 illustrates the mounting of:
One half-19" unit (for example, the Kramer VM-9T)
One 1/4-19” 1U unit (for example, the Kramer MultiTOOLS® 104B)
Two 1/8-19” 1U units (for example, two Kramer MultiTOOLS®
PS-1DVI)
VM-9T
PS-1DVI
104B
Figure 1: RK-1 Rack Adapter
You can order additional blank panels to cover a 1/4-19” 1U opening
1
and/or a
1/8-19” 1U opening
2
on the RK-1
1 Part number 2636-000981
2 Part number 2636-000980

Mounting on the Kramer RK-1 Rack Adapter
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5 Mounting on the Kramer RK-1 Rack Adapter
The RK-1 underside includes a set of screw holes that are suitable for any
combination of units to be mounted.
To mount the units on the RK-1, as illustrated in Figure 1, do the following:
1. Place the first unit on the rack (for example, the Kramer VM-9T).
2. Hold both the VM-9T and the RK-1 with your hands and turn them upside
down.
3. Insert and the appropriate amount of screws through the holes on the RK-1
that fit the holes on the underside of the VM-9T, using the M3x5 screws
supplied with the unit (as illustrated in Figure 2).
4. Tighten the screws.
5. Rotate the RK-1 horizontally with the unit connected.
6. Place the next unit (for example, the Kramer PS-1DVI) next to the unit that is
already mounted.
7. Repeat steps 2 to 6 for each other unit.
Figure 2: RK-1 Rack Adapter – Underside

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Mounting on the Kramer RK-1 Rack Adapter
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5.1 Mounting Units that do not have Underside Screw Holes
Some Kramer machines do not have screw holes on the underside, which fit
the holes on the RK-1. These machines (for example, the VP-5xl
1
or the
VA-50P
2
) are connected via the screw holes on the sides of the RK-1.
To mount the units on the RK-1 as illustrated in Figure 3 and Figure 4
(VP-5xl and the VA-50P respectively), do the following:
1. Unscrew the two M3x6 screws from the side panel of the unit (for example,
the Kramer VP-5xl or the VA-50P), which will be attached to the side panel
of the RK-1.
2. Place the unit on the rack (for example, the Kramer VP-5xl or the VA-50P),
adjacent to the inner side panel of the RK-1.
3. Insert the two M3x6 screws through the holes on the side panel of the RK-1
that fit the holes on the side panel of the unit (as illustrated in Figure 3 and
Figure 4).
4. Tighten the screws.
Two M3x6
Screws
Figure 3: Mounting a half-19" unit via Screws on the RK-1 Side Panel
1 A half-19" unit
2 A 6.5” unit, see Table 2

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Two M3x6
Screws
VA-50P
Figure 4: Mounting a 6.5” Machine via Screws on the RK-1 Side Panel
5.2 Connecting a Blank Panel to the RK-1
You can connect a blank panel
1
to the RK-1 to cover any empty spaces, as the
example in Figure 5 illustrates:
VM-9T
BLANK PANEL
Part No:2636-000979
Figure 5: RK-1 Rack Adapter – Connecting a Blank Panel
1 Specified in section 6

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Technical Specifications
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6 Technical Specifications
Table 4 includes the technical specifications:
Table 4: Technical Specifications
1
of the RK-1
DIMENSIONS: 19-inch (W), 7-inch (D) 1U (H)
WEIGHT: 1.2 kg. (2.65 lbs.) approx.
ACCESSORIES: 20 M3x5 screws, 1 half-19" 1U blank panel
2
OPTIONS: Blank panels
3
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice
2 P/N: 2636-000979
3 See Table 3

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LIMITED WARRANTY
WHO IS PROTECTED?
WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED
WHAT WE WILL PAYFOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRAN TIES
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
CAUTION!
Kramer Electronics (hereafter ) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the
followingterms.
Kramer
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase.
Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.
Wewill pay labor and material expensesforcovered items.We will notpayfor thefollowing:
The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall
notbeliable for:
Thiswarranty gives youspecific legalrights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from placetoplace.
All products returned to Kramer for servicemust have prior approval. This may be obtained from your dealer.
Thisequipment has been testedto determine compliance with the requirements of:
EN-50081: "Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC);
genericemissionstandard.
Residential, commercial and light industry"
EN-50082: "Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC)genericimmunitystandard.
Part 1: Residential,commercialand lightindustry environment".
CFR-47: FCC Rules and Regulations:
Part 15: “Radio frequency devices
Subpart B Unintentional radiators”
Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered
by the warranty:
1. Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are
uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site
www.kramerelectronics.com.
2. Any product,on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.
3. Damage, deterioration or malfunctionresultingfrom:
i) Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature
ii) Product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product
iii) Repair or attemptedrepair by anyonenot authorized byKramer
iv) Anyshipment ofthe product (claims must bepresented tothe carrier)
v) Removalor installation of the product
vi) Anyother cause, whichdoes not relate to aproduct defect
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessoriesusedin conjunctionwith the product
1. Removal or installationscharges.
2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the
responsibility of the Kramer dealerfrom whom theproduct was purchased.
3. Shipping charges.
1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.
2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty
coverage, and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a contact name,
company, address, and a description of the problem(s).
3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to
the length of this warranty.
1. Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages basedupon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss
of time, commercial loss; or:
2. Anyother damages, whether incidental, consequentialor otherwise. Some countriesmaynotallowlimitations on howlong an
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitationsandexclusions maynot applytoyou.
Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or
modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the
equipment.
Use the suppliedDC power supply tofeed power to themachine.
Please use recommended interconnection cablesto connect the machine to other components.
NOTE:
Part 1:

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com
E-mail: [email protected]
P/N: 2900-000275 REV 2
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.
Caution
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.