Kramer RC-2 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
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Model:
RC-2
Wall Plate / RS-232 Controller

Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
3 Overview 1
4 Your RC-2 2
4.1 The RS-232 PINOUT 4
5 Installing the Configuration Software 4
6 Configuring the RC-2 4
6.1 Setting the Macro Sequences 6
7 Technical Specifications 6
Figures
Figure 1: RC-2 Front Panel for Europe and the United States 2
Figure 2: RC-2 Rear Panel 3
Figure 3: RS-232 PINOUT Connection 4
Figure 4: RC-SV Configuration Window 5
Figure 5: Setting the Macro Sequences 6
Tables
Table 1: Features and Functions of the RC-2 3
Table 2: RS-232 PINOUT Connection 4
Table 3: Technical Specifications of the RC-2 Wall Plate / RS-232 Controller 6

Introduction
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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 different models
now appear in 11 groups
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that are clearly defined by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer RC-2 Wall Plate / RS-232
Controller.
The package includes the following items:
RC-2 Wall Plate / RS-232 Controller
This user manual
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RC-SV Configuration Software
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
Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
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3 Overview
The RC-2 is a 1 Gang 2-button controller with an RS-232 port and two backlit
and label capable buttons. It sends an RS-232 command—with the push of a
button—to a device (such as a projector, display or switcher) via serial control
protocols.
Each button can be assigned with up to four macro sequences containing up to
four commands each.
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Your RC-2
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4 Your RC-2
The RC-2 is available in three versions (see Figure 1): one for Belgium and
Germany, one for England and Europe (except Belgium and Germany), and one
for the United States:
Figure 1: RC-2 Front Panel for Europe and the United States

Your RC-2
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Figure 2 and Table 1 define the RC-2 rear panel:
Figure 2: RC-2 Rear Panel
Table 1: Features and Functions of the RC-2
# Feature Function
1 RC-2 Front Panel Front panel, including 2 control buttons
2 PROGRAM ENABLE Switch For technical support use only
3 GND PIN Connects (-) to the Ground
+12V PIN Connects (+) to the connector for powering the unit
4 RS-232 Terminal Block
Connector
Connect to the RS-232 connector on the A/V equipment or a PC
or other Serial Controller, see section 4.1

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Installing the Configuration Software
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4.1 The RS-232 PINOUT
The RS-232 9-pin D-sub port PINOUT is defined in Figure 3 and Table 2:
RS-232 PINOUT
Rx
GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Tx
Figure 3: RS-232 PINOUT Connection
Table 2: RS-232 PINOUT Connection
Connect this PIN on the
Terminal Block Connector:
To this PIN on the
9-pin D-sub Connector
Tx PIN 2
Rx PIN 3
GND PIN 5
5 Installing the Configuration Software
To install the RC-SV configuration software, refer the RC-SV Configuration
guide
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6 Configuring the RC-2
To configure the RC-2 buttons:
1. Connect the power to the RC-2 and connect the RS-232 terminal block
connector on the RC-2 unit to the 9-pin D-sub COM port on your PC as
defined in section 4.1.
2. Open the Configuration program.
The main RC-SV Configuration window appears, see Figure 4.
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Configuring the RC-2
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Figure 4: RC-SV Configuration Window
3. Follow the instructions in the RC-SV Configuration guide to configure the
RC-2 buttons.

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Technical Specifications
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6.1 Setting the Macro Sequences
The RC-2 configuration software (RC-SV Configuration software) lets you
assign up to four macro sequences each containing up to four commands to
each button by setting the behavior drop down box in the button area to Toggle
1-2-3-4 and the toggle state to 4. In the Button Macro area press a toggle step
(1
st
, 2
nd
, 3
rd
and 4
th
) to write its Macro (see Figure 5).
Figure 5: Setting the Macro Sequences
7 Technical Specifications
Table 3 defines the technical specifications:
Table 3: Technical Specifications
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of the RC-2 Wall Plate / RS-232 Controller
PORTS: 1 RS-232 on a terminal block connector
POWER SOURCE: 12V DC/500mA adapter, 40mA
DIMENSIONS: 1 gang (Europe and the USA)
WEIGHT: 0.3kg (0.67lbs.) approx
ACCESSORIES: RC-SV configuration software
OPTIONS: RS- 9-pin D-sub port to 3-pin terminal block connector cable
(C-D9F/3PM-0.6)
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice

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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 WARRANTIES
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
CAUTION!
Kramer Electronics (hereafter ) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the
following terms.
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.
We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items. We will notpayfor the following:
The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall
not be liable for:
Thiswarranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from place to place.
All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval.This may be obtained from your dealer.
Thisequipment has been tested todetermine compliance with the requirements of:
EN-50081: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC);
generic emission standard.
Residential, commercial and light industry"
EN-50082: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) generic immunity standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry 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, or on which the WARRANTY VOID
TAMPERED sticker has been torn,
3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
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 attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
iv) Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier)
v) Removal or installation of the product
vi) Anyother cause, whichdoes not relate to a product defect
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product
1. Removal or installations charges.
2. Costs of
initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the
responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product 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 based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss
of time, commercial loss; or:
2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations andexclusions may not apply toyou.
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.
Usethe suppliedDC power supply to feed power to the machine.
Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components.
IF reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.
* FCC and CE approved using STPcable(for twisted pair products)
NOTE:
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Caution
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.