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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
RC-53D
K-NET™ Auxiliary Control Panel
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Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2 2.2 Safety Instructions 2 2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 2 3 Overview 3 4 Defining the RC-53D 3 4.1 Grounding the RC-53D 5 5 Using the RC-53D K-NET™ Auxiliary Control Panel 6 6 Installing the RC-53D Faceplate, Button Caps and Labels 7 7 Operating the RC-53D K-NET™ Auxiliary Control Panel 9 8 Technical Specifications 10 Figures Figure 1: RC-53D K-NET™ Auxiliary Control Panel – Front Panel 3
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Introduction 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 1 best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function. Congratulati
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Getting Started 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
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Overview 3 Overview 1 The RC-53D is an auxiliary remote control panel for Master Room Controllers for control of A/V equipment in a room. The RC-53D: • Features six front panel, single color, backlit buttons designed in two groups; one group of two buttons, and another group of four buttons • Has a digital volume control adjustment knob • Is available as a 2 Gang wall plate for the USA or a 2 Gang wall plate for 2 Europe • Does not require a separate power supply • Includes an RS-232
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Defining the RC-53D Table 1: RC-53D K-NET™ Auxiliary Control Panel – Front Panel Features # Feature Function 1 1 SOURCE Buttons Group of four programmable, backlit buttons 2 Faceplate Screws Four screws connecting the faceplate to the Rear Box 3 “DISPLAY” and “SOURCE” Programmable, 8 character, LCD displays on a blue background Labels 4 DISPLAY Buttons Group of two programmable, backlit buttons 5 Maximum VOLUME LED Lights red, indicating maximum volume 6 VOLUME LEDs Light green, indic
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Defining the RC-53D 4.1 Grounding the RC-53D 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 3 and Table 3 define the grounding screw components. Table 3: Grounding Component Descriptions # Component Description 1 M3X6 screw 2 1/8" Toothed Lock Washer 3 M3 Ring Tongue Terminal Figure 3: Grounding Connection Components To ground the RC-53DLC: 1. Connect the Ring
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Using the RC-53D K-NET™ Auxiliary Control Panel 5 Using the RC-53D K-NET™ Auxiliary Control Panel The installation process is not detailed in this user manual. This user manual is 1 applicable once the unit is installed and configured , and includes: • Setting up the labels on the buttons, according to your specific requirements ® • Configuration of the Master room controller via the K-Config Windows -based configuration software Since the auxiliary panel is used as a remote controller f
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Installing the RC-53D Faceplate, Button Caps and Labels 6 Installing the RC-53D Faceplate, Button Caps and Labels This section describes how to install the faceplate, button caps and labels. Figure 5 illustrates a sample button label sheet. Figure 5: Sample Button Label Sheet To install the faceplate, 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 6 with the “wings” on the le
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Installing the RC-53D Faceplate, Button Caps and Labels 5. Retaining the orientation, place the six button caps on the buttons of the RC-53D. Figure 8: Placing the Button Cap 6. Remove the protective foils from both sides of the Perspex (acrylic glass) windows. 7. Remove the protective foils from both displays. 8. Place the faceplate on the RC-53D so that the four screw mounting holes are aligned. 9. Insert the four mounting screws and tighten with a screwdriver. 10. Install the vol
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Operating the RC-53D K-NET™ Auxiliary Control Panel 7 Operating the RC-53D K-NET™ Auxiliary Control Panel 1 In the following example (illustrated in Figure 9), the auxiliary control panel is 2 labeled with specific functions and each button is programmed to perform several 3 tasks as defined in Table 4. Table 4: The Commands Configuration The Label The Macro Sequence ON • Power up the projector • Power up the DVD player • Roll down the projector screen • 1 minute delay (for the proje
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Technical Specifications 8 Technical Specifications Table 5 defines the technical specifications. 1 Table 5: Technical Specifications of the RC-53D K-NET™ Auxiliary Control Panel PORTS: 2 K-NET on terminal block connectors; 1USB connector, 1 RS-232 on terminal block connector (factory use only) POWER SOURCE: 12V DC, 140mA over K-NET FUSE: 500mA, FSMD 1812 DIMENSIONS: For the USA: 11.4cm x 2.6cm x 11.4cm (4.49" x 1.02" x 4.49", W, D, H) For Europe: 15.2cm x 1.9cm x 8.6cm (5.98" x 0.75"
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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. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing. Caution P/N: 2900-000567 Rev: 4 Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
