Kramer RC-63DLN User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
RC-63DLN
Room Controller
P/N: 2900-300317 Rev 1

RC-63DLN – Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 2
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3Overview 4
3.1 The RC-63DLN Room Controller Front Panel 5
3.2 The RC-63DLN Room Controller Rear Panel 6
4Connecting the RC-63DLN Room Controller 10
4.1 Connecting RS-232 Devices 11
4.2 Connecting the K-NET Port 11
4.3 Grounding the RC-63DLN 11
5Operating the RC-63DLN 13
5.1 Reset to Default Settings 13
6Front Panel Button Caps and Labels 14
6.1 Installing the Front Panel Button Caps and Labels 17
7Technical Specifications 19
Figures
Figure 1: RC-63DLN Front Panel 5
Figure 2: RC-63DLN Rear Panel for the USA 6
Figure 3: RC-63DLN Rear Panel for Europe 7
Figure 4: RC-63DLN European Version, Reset to Default Button 8
Figure 5: Connecting the RC-63DLN 10
Figure 6: K-NET PINOUT Connection 11
Figure 7: Grounding Connection Components 11
Figure 8: Sample Button Label Sheet 16
Figure 9: Button Cap Orientation without/with Label for USA version 17
Figure 10: Placing the Button Cap (Left –EU version, Right –US version) 17

RC-63DLN – 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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
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 that are clearly defined by
function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;
GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5:
Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9:
Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11:
Sierra Video Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer RC-63DLN Room Controller which is
designed to let you remotely control an A/V system with ease, in a multimedia
classroom or conference room.

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RC-63DLN - Getting Started
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
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp
to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if
firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve 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 RC-63DLN 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.
2.2 Safety Instructions
Caution:
There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning:
Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall
adapter that is provided with the unit
Warning:
Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
before installing
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2.3 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 http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.
K-NET™ is a proprietary Kramer protocol for interconnecting Kramer
units.
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RC-63DLN - Overview
3 Overview
The Kramer RC-63DLN is available as a 2 Gang wall plate for the USA or a 2 Gang
wall plate for Europe. It features 6 front panel buttons designed in two groups; one
group of 2 buttons, and another group of 4 buttons. Each group can be
programmed according to the user's requirements. The RC-63DLN has two LCD
labels, letting you program the required group label, as well as rolling text on the
display.
The RC-63DLN also includes:
A configurable digital volume control adjustment knob with five LEDs
Two relays for the simplified and centralized control of room functions (such
as lighting, closing blinds, screen settings, and so on)
An IR output, a bidirectional RS-232 port, and two K-NET ports
An IR-learner for the customized control of external sources, memorizing the
IR commands from different remote transmitters
A USB port is included for programming the RC-63DLN via a computer.

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3.1 The RC-63DLN Room Controller Front Panel
This section defines the front panel of the RC-63DLN.
Figure 1: RC-63DLN Front Panel
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Feature
Function
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6 Configurable
Buttons
A 2-button group and a 4-button group. Function is programmed
by the K-Config Configuration software
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2 LCD Labels
LCD on a blue background, displays up to 8 characters at once
(programmed via the USB port). Set by the K-Config configuration
software
3
VOLUME LED
Lights red, indicating maximum volume
4
VOLUME LEDs
Light green, indicating volume level

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3.2 The RC-63DLN Room Controller Rear Panel
This section defines the rear panel of the RC-63DLN.
3.2.1 The RC-63DLN Rear Panel Version for the USA
This section shows the rear panel of the RC-63DLN USA version.
Figure 2: RC-63DLN Rear Panel for the USA
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Feature
Function
1
Grounding Screw
Connect to grounding wire (optional), see Section 4.3
2
RELAY Ports
2 relay connections (REL 1 and REL 2). Connect to room items
(such as lighting, screen settings, and so on)
3
IR Port
Control a machine via an IR Emitter
4
RS-232 Port (GND,
Rx, Tx)
Connect to the RS-232 connector on the A/V equipment or a PC
or other serial controller
5
K-NET1 Connector
Connect the GND pin to the Ground connection; pin B (-) and pin
A (+) are for RS-485, and the +12V pin is for powering the unit
The ground connection is sometimes connected to the shield of the
RS-485 cable
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K-NET2 Connector
Connect the GND pin to the Ground connection; pin B (-) and pin
A (+) are for RS-485, and the +12V pin is for powering the unit
The ground connection is sometimes connected to the shield of the
RS-485 cable
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PROGRAM (USB)
Connector
Connect to a computer for firmware upgrade or setting the
K-NET ID number
The USB port is accessible from the side
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IR IN built-in IR
Receiver
Use to learn the IR commands from a machine’s remote control
transmitter
The IR receiver is accessible from the side
9
PROG Switch
For technical support use only (should be set to the right in the
direction of the arrow for normal operation)

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Feature
Function
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K-NET TERM Switch
Slide upwards (in the direction of the arrow) for K-NET
termination, slide downwards to leave bus unterminated. The last
physical device on a K-NET bus must be terminated
You can reach the KNET termination switch by inserting a small
screwdriver into the gap between the rear panel PCB and the metal
rear panel cover.
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RESET TO
DEFAULT Button
Disconnect the power and then connect it while pressing the
RESET TO DEFAULT button (using a small screwdriver). The
unit will power up and load its memory with the factory default
KNET ID auxiliary setting (ID=2).
This operation should be carried out by authorized Kramer technical
personnel or by a qualified system integrator. You can access the
button by inserting a small screwdriver into the gap between the PCB
and the metal rear panel cover
3.2.2 The RC-63DLN Rear Panel Version for Europe
This section shows the rear panel of the RC-63DLN European version. Section 3.2.3
defines the Reset to Default button.
Figure 3: RC-63DLN Rear Panel for Europe

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RC-63DLN - Overview
Figure 4 shows the location of the Reset to Default button:
Figure 4: RC-63DLN European Version, Reset to Default Button
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Feature
Function
1
Grounding Screw
Connect to grounding wire (optional), see Section 4.3
2
RELAY Ports
2 relay connections (REL 1 and REL 2). Connect to room items
(such as lighting, screen settings, and so on)
3
IR Port
Control a machine via an IR Emitter
4
RS-232 Port (GND,
Rx, Tx)
Connect to the RS-232 connector on the A/V equipment or a PC
or other serial controller
5
K-NET1 Connector
Connect the GND pin to the Ground connection; pin B (-) and pin
A (+) are for RS-485, and the +12V pin is for powering the unit
The ground connection is sometimes connected to the shield of the
RS-485 cable
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K-NET2 Connector
Connect the GND pin to the Ground connection; pin B (-) and pin
A (+) are for RS-485, and the +12V pin is for powering the unit
The ground connection is sometimes connected to the shield of the
RS-485 cable
7
IR IN built-in IR
Receiver
Use to learn the IR commands from a machine’s remote control
transmitter
The IR receiver is accessible from the side
8
PROGRAM (USB)
Connector
Connect to a computer for firmware upgrade or setting the K-NET
ID number
The USB port is accessible from the side
9
PROG Switch
For technical support use only (should be set upwards in the
direction of the arrow for normal operation)
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K-NET TERM
Switch
Slide upwards (in the direction of the arrow) for K-NET
termination, slide downwards to leave bus unterminated. The last
physical device on a K-NET bus must be terminated
You can reach the KNET termination switch by inserting a small
screwdriver into the gap between the rear panel PCB and the metal
rear panel cover.
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RESET TO
DEFAULT Button
Disconnect the power and then connect it while pressing the
RESET TO DEFAULT button (using a small screwdriver). The unit
will power up and load its memory with the factory default KNET
ID auxiliary setting (ID=2).
This operation should be carried out by authorized Kramer technical
personnel or by a qualified system integrator.
Youcan access the button by removing the faceplate (see Section 3.2.3)

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3.2.3 Accessing the RC-63DLN Reset to Default Button
To reset to the factory default settings, disconnect the power and then connect it
while pressing the RESET TO DEFAULT button (using a small screwdriver). The
unit will power up and load its memory with the factory default KNET ID auxiliary
setting (ID=2).
This operation should be carried out by authorized Kramer technical
personnel or by a qualified system integrator.
You can access the button by removing the volume control knob,
unscrewing the 4 screws on the front panel and removing it.
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RC-63DLN - Connecting the RC-63DLN Room Controller
4 Connecting the RC-63DLN Room Controller
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
RC-63DLN. After connecting your RC-63DLN, connect its power and then
switch on the power to each device.
To connect the RC-63DLN, as shown in the example in Figure 5, do the following:
1. Connect the RELAY terminal block connectors as follows:
Connect REL 1 and COM to the screen
Connect REL 2 (for example, to a lighting system, not shown in Figure 5)
2. Connect the IR port (IR and GND terminal blocks) to an IR emitter and
attach the emitter to an auxiliary device (for example, a DVD player).
3. Connect the RS-232 port (GND, Tx and Rx) to the projector (see Section 4.1).
4. Connect the K-NET ports to any RC devices with K-NET (for example, the
Kramer RC-74DL and SL-12), see Section 4.2.
Note that the RC-63DLN receives power over the K-NET port via the connected master
room controller.
Figure 5: Connecting the RC-63DLN
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4.1 Connecting RS-232 Devices
You can control an AV device such as a projector by connecting them to the
RC-63DLN via their RS-232 connection.
To connect a device to the RC-63DLN via RS-232:
Using a straight cable, connect pin 2 to TX, pin 3 to RX and pin 5 to GND on
the RS-232 terminal block connector of the RC-63DLN
4.2 Connecting the K-NET Port
The K-NET port is wired as shown in
Figure 6.
Figure 6: K-NET PINOUT Connection
If your device is the first or last device on the line, slide the K-Net termination switch
up otherwise make sure it is set to down (see Section 3.2).
4.3 Grounding the RC-63DLN
The grounding screw is used to earth the chassis of the unit to the building ground
preventing static electricity from impacting the performance of the unit.
Figure 7 defines the grounding screw components.
Figure 7: Grounding Connection Components
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Component Description
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M3X6 screw
2
1/8" Toothed Lock Washer
3
M3 Ring Tongue Terminal

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RC-63DLN - Connecting the RC-63DLN Room Controller
To ground the RC-63DLN:
1. Connect the Ring Tongue terminal to the building grounding point wire (it is
recommended to use a green-yellow AWG#18 (0.82mm2) wire, crimped with
a proper hand-tool).
2. Insert the M3x6 screw through the toothed lock washers and the tongue
terminal in the order shown above.
3. Insert the M3x6 screw (with the two toothed lock washers and ring tongue
terminal) into the grounding screw hole and tighten the screw.

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5 Operating the RC-63DLN
You can operate your RC-63DLN via the front panel buttons or remotely by AUX.
keypad over K-NET.
The front panel buttons are configured using the K-Config software. For
instructions on using the software, see the K-Config Software Guide available from
our Web site www.kramerelectronics.com.
Note that by default the RC-63DLN is set up as an auxiliary device.
5.1 Reset to Default Settings
To reset to the default settings for the European version:
1. Remove the faceplate:
Remove the volume control knob
Remove the four mounting screws
2. Reset to default settings:
To reset to the default settings for the US version, insert a small screwdriver into the
gap between the PCB and the metal rear panel cover.
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RC-63DLN - Front Panel Button Caps and Labels
6 Front Panel Button Caps and Labels
The RC-63DLN is supplied with a button label sheet and 16 clear, button caps to
house the labels. Figure 8 illustrates a sample button label sheet.

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RC-63DLN - Front Panel Button Caps and Labels
Figure 8: Sample Button Label Sheet

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6.1 Installing the Front Panel Button Caps and Labels
To install the button caps and labels:
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 9 with the
“wings” on the left and right sides for the USA version.
Figure 9: Button Cap Orientation without/with Label for USA version
Note that the button caps for the European version on the front panel
should be oriented with the “wings” at the top and lower sides as shown
below (without / with label):
3. Insert the label inside the cap horizontally for the USA version and vertically
for the European version, as illustrated in Figure 10.
4. Retaining the orientation, place the button cap over the buttons of the
RC-63DLN.
Figure 10: Placing the Button Cap (Left –EU version, Right –US version)
5. Repeat for all caps (“OFF” horizontally oriented for USA, “ON” vertically
oriented for Europe).
6. Remove the protective foils from both sides of the Perspex (acrylic glass)
windows.
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