Kramer RC-7B User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Models:
RC-7B, Media / Room Controller
RC-7BE, Media / Room Controller

Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
3 Overview 2
4 Your RC-7B / RC-7BE 3
4.1 Defining the RC-7B Front Panel 3
4.2 Defining the RC-7BE Front Panel 3
4.3 Defining the RC-7B / RC-7BE Side Panel 5
5 Using Your Media / Room Controller 7
5.1 Operating the RC-7B / RC-7BE 9
5.2 Using the Macro Buttons 10
5.3 An Example of Operating the RC-7B / RC-7BE 10
6 Technical Specifications 11
Figures
Figure 1: RC-7B Front Panel 3
Figure 2: RC-7BE Front Panel 4
Figure 3: Side Panel of the RC-7B and RC-7BE (Enlarged View) 5
Figure 4: Side Panel of the RC-7B and RC-7BE 6
Figure 5: RC-7BE (Front Perspective) Configuration 7
Figure 6: RC-7BE (Rear Perspective) Configuration 8
Figure 7: Example of a Typical Setup in the Lecture Auditorium 9
Figure 8: RC-7B / RC-7BE Operation Example 10
Tables
Table 1: RC-7B Front Panel 3
Table 2: RC-7BE Front Panel 4
Table 3: The Commands Configuration 9
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the RC-7B / RC-7BE 11

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 RC-7B / RC-7BE media / room
controller, which is designed to let an instructor enter a multimedia
classroom and operate an A/V system with ease.
The package includes the following items:
RC-7B or RC-7BE
This user manual
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Power supply
Control and configuration software
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
Review the contents of this user manual
Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
3
This user manual is written for the end user and is applicable once the unit is
installed
4
and configured
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. Refer to the separate online RC Configuration and
Installation guide for details of how to install and configure the Universal Room
(Media / Room) Controller
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.
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Connectors
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4 Including the hardware installation, connecting the inputs and the display, and configuration via the Windows®-based
software and/or the IR learner
5 By authorized Kramer technical personnel or by an external system integrator (refer to the separate online guide)
6 That provides information about how to set up the system. This online guide may well be updated on a regular basis. For
the latest online guide, go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Overview
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3 Overview
The RC-7B / RC-7BE is a highly versatile controller interface panel for the
control of A/V equipment in any multimedia room, especially the control of
a projector or other display device, via RS-232 and/or IR emitter cable. The
RC-7B / RC-7BE is 12V DC fed. The RC-7B is a one-gang wall plate. The
RC-7BE is two-gang wall plate intended for the European market.
In particular, the RC-7B / RC-7BE features:
VOLUME Up and VOLUME Down buttons
ON, OFF, PC, DVD and VCR buttons, each of which can be
programmed to carry out up to 15 commands, in sequence, with one
press of a button
In addition, the RC-7B / RC-7BE includes:
Two IR ports
Two RS-232 serial ports for universal display
An RS-485 serial port
A 3.5mm CONFIG jack connector on the front panel for RS-232
configuration and control
An IR learner on the front panel for the customized control of external
sources, absorbing the IR commands from different remote transmitters
Control via the front panel buttons, and remotely, via RS-232
To achieve the best performance:
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
the RC-7B / RC-7BE away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.
Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power
wall adapter that is provided with this unit
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.
Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall
before installing or removing device or servicing unit.
1 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251

Your RC-7B / RC-7BE
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4 Your RC-7B / RC-7BE
This section defines the:
Front panel of the RC-7B (see section 4.1)
Front panel of the RC-7BE (see section 4.2)
Side panel of the RC-7B and RC-7BE (see section 4.3)
4.1 Defining the RC-7B Front Panel
Figure 1 and Table 2 define the RC-7B front panel:
Figure 1: RC-7B Front Panel
Table 1: RC-7B Front Panel
# Feature Function
1 ON Button Turns ON the power to the
display device
1
2 Mounting
holes (2) For fastening the controller in place
3 OFF Button Turns OFF the power to
the display device
1
4 Faceplate
Attachment
Holes (2)
For attaching the faceplate
to the controller
2
5 CONFIG Port
3
on 3.5mm jack
connector
Used for Windows®-based
configuration software
(driver downloads, firmware
updates and so on)
6 VCR Button Selects the VCR input
source
7 DVD Button Selects the DVD input
source
8 PC (includes
Mac) Button Selects the PC input source (desktop or laptop
computer)
9 IR IN Receiver Accepts IR remote
commands (for the
IR-learner feature)
4
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VOLUME 
Button Press to lower the volume on the audio amplifier
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VOLUME 
Button Press to raise the volume on the audio amplifier
4.2 Defining the RC-7BE Front Panel
Figure 2 and Table 2 define the RC-7BE front panel:
1 For example, the projector or plasma display panel
2 These screws should not be removed during or after mounting
3 Via the front panel, without having to remove the RC-7B from its mounting
4 Letting you configure the RC-7B directly from the remote transmitter without the need for software

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Your RC-7B / RC-7BE
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Figure 2: RC-7BE Front Panel
Table 2: RC-7BE Front Panel
# Feature Function
1 VOLUME Button Press to lower the volume on
the audio amplifier
2 Faceplate Attachment
Holes (2) For attaching the faceplate to
the controller
1
3 VOLUME Button Press to raise the volume on
the audio amplifier
4 ON Button Turns ON the power to the
display device
2
5 OFF Button Turns OFF the power to the
display device
2
6 CONFIG Port
3
on
3.5mm jack connector Used for Windows®-based
configuration software (driver
downloads, firmware updates
and so on)
7 IR IN Receiver Accepts IR remote
commands (for the IR-learner
feature)
4
8 PC (includes Mac)
Button Selects the PC input source
(desktop or laptop computer)
9 DVD Button Selects the DVD input source
10
VCR Button Selects the VCR input source
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Mounting holes (4) For fastening the controller in
place
1 These screws should not be removed during or after mounting
2 For example, the projector or plasma display panel
3 Via the front panel, without having to remove the RC-7BE from its mounting
4 Letting you configure the RC-7BE directly from the remote transmitter without the need for software

Your RC-7B / RC-7BE
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4.3 Defining the RC-7B / RC-7BE Side Panel
Figure 3 illustrates an enlarged view of the side panel of the RC-7B and
RC-7BE:
Figure 3: Side Panel of the RC-7B and RC-7BE (Enlarged View)
Figure 4 defines the side panel of the RC-7B and RC-7BE. For an
explanation of how to install and configure, refer to the chapter entitled:
Installation of the RC System in the online RC Configuration and
Installation guide
1
.
1 Download it from http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Your RC-7B / RC-7BE
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Figure 4: Side Panel of the RC-7B and RC-7BE

Using Your Media / Room Controller
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5 Using Your Media / Room Controller
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The example in Figure 5 shows a front view perspective of a typical
RC-7BE configuration. It connects to the projector via IR or RS-232:
Figure 5: RC-7BE (Front Perspective) Configuration
The example in Figure 6 shows a rear view perspective of a typical RC-7BE
configuration. It connects to the projector via RS-232. Each source—the PC,
DVD and VCR—connects to the dedicated video and audio inputs of the
projector:
1 From this section on, all the information is relevant to both the RC-7B and the RC-7BE, unless noted otherwise

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Using Your Media / Room Controller
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Figure 6: RC-7BE (Rear Perspective) Configuration
Figure 7 shows the RC-7BE built into a podium in an auditorium with an
overhead projector and a cabinet with a VCR and a DVD inside, all
controlled via the RC-7BE. The presenter’s laptop is located on the podium,
next to the RC-7BE. It is also controlled by the RC-7BE and is used for
presentations and slide shows.

Using Your Media / Room Controller
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Figure 7: Example of a Typical Setup in the Lecture Auditorium
5.1 Operating the RC-7B / RC-7BE
In the example defined in Table 3, the buttons—ON, OFF, PC, DVD and
VCR—are programmed by the system integrator to perform several tasks
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.
Table 3: The Commands Configuration
ON Button Macro Sequence
1. Power up the projector 4. Brief delay for the projector to heat up
2. Power up the DVD 5. The projector selects the PC input
3. Power up the VCR
OFF Button Macro Sequence
1. Power down the projector 4. Stop the VCR
2. Stop the DVD 5. Power down the VCR
3. Power down the DVD
DVD Button Macro Sequence
1. Stop the VCR 3. Play the DVD
2. The projector selects the DVD input
VCR Button Macro Sequence
1. Stop the DVD 3. Play the VCR
2. The projector selects the VCR input
PC Button Macro Sequence
1. Stop the DVD 3. The projector selects the PC input
2. Stop the VCR
1 A macro sequence, including up to 15 commands per button, carried out in sequence with one press of a button

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Using Your Media / Room Controller
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5.2 Using the Macro Buttons
Pressing any button initiates a macro sequence
1
, during which the button
blinks (as programmed by the system integrator). If during the macro
sequence the button blinks faster than usual
2
, this indicates that a malfunction
has been detected
3
and the RC-7B / RC-7BE exits the macro sequence.
To stop a macro sequence, press and hold that button for 5 seconds. The
sequence will come to an end. You can resume operation by pressing any of
the buttons
4
. The unit will carry out the macro sequence commands from the
beginning.
5.3 An Example of Operating the RC-7B / RC-7BE
Figure 8 shows an example of how to operate the RC-7B / RC-7BE:
Figure 8: RC-7B / RC-7BE Operation Example
1 The macro sequence can be carried out instantly or can take a while, depending on the delay times included in the sequence
2 Six times per second, as compared with twice per second during normal operation
3 For example, when pressing ON to power up the projector while the projector is still in the power down process
4 Including the button you kept pressed to stop the macro sequence

Technical Specifications
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6 Technical Specifications
Table 4 defines the technical specifications:
Table 4: Technical Specifications
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of the RC-7B / RC-7BE
PORTS: 2 bi-directional RS-232 on terminal block connectors; 1 RS-485 on a terminal
block connector; Config. jack connector for RS-232 configuration and control
OUTPUTS: 4 (2x2) IR emitters on terminal block connectors
POWER SOURCE: 12 VDC, 155mA
DIMENSIONS: RC-7B: 7.1cm x 4.4cm x 13.7cm (2.8" x 1.75" x 5.39", W, D, H)
RC-7BE: 15.1cm x 4.4cm x 8.6cm (5.94" x 1.75" x 3.39", W, D, H)
WEIGHT: 0.3 kg (0.67 lbs.) approx
ACCESSORIES: Power supply, Windows®-based Kramer control and configuration software,
Config. cable
OPTIONS: Dual IR emitter cable, single IR emitter cable, IR extension cable, CONFIG.
cable
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice

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E-mail: [email protected]
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Caution
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.