Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
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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 best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups 1 that are clearly defined by function.
Overview 3 Overview The RC-2C/RC-2 is a 1 Gang 2-button controller 1 with an RS-232 port, an IR OUT port (for the RC-2C only) 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 a trigger containing up to four actions for RC-2 and up to eight actions for RC-2C.
Your RC-2C/RC-2 4 Your RC-2C/RC-2 The RC-2C/RC-2 is available in three versions 1 (see Figure 1): one for Belgium and Germany, one for England and Europe (except Belgium and Germany), and one for the United States: Destination: Belgium and Germany Destination: England and Europe Destination: United States Rear Panel Labels for the RC-2C Only RC-2C Figure 1: RC-2/RC-2C for Europe and the United States Figure 2 and Table 1 define the RC-2C rear panel: 1 The RC-2C front panel has the same appearance a
Your RC-2C/RC-2 Figure 2: RC-2C Rear Panel Table 1: Features and Functions of the RC-2C # 1 2 3 Feature RC-2C Front Panel PROGRAM ENABLE Switch GND PIN IR OUT PIN 4 Function Front panel, including two control buttons For technical support use only Connect to an IR emitter cable 4 +12V PIN GND PIN Connects (-) to the Ground Connects (+) to the connector for powering the unit 5 RS-232 Terminal Block Connector Connect to the RS-232 connector on the A/V equipment or a PC or other Serial Controller, se
Your RC-2C/RC-2 Figure 3 and Table 2 define the RC-2 rear panel: Figure 3: RC-2 Rear Panel Table 2: Features and Functions of the RC-2 # 1 2 3 4 Feature RC-2 Front Panel PROGRAM ENABLE Switch GND PIN +12V PIN RS-232 Terminal Block Connector Function Front panel, including two control buttons For technical support use only Connects (-) to the Ground Connects (+) to the connector for powering the unit Connect to the RS-232 connector on the A/V equipment or a PC or other Serial Controller, see Section 4.
Your RC-2C/RC-2 4.1 The RS-232 PINOUT The RS-232 9-pin D-sub port PINOUT is defined in Figure 4 and Table 3: RS-232 PINOUT 9 8 7 6 5 GND 4 3 Rx 2 1 Tx Figure 4: RS-232 PINOUT Connection Table 3: RS-232 PINOUT Connection Connect this PIN on the Terminal Block Connector: Tx Rx GND To this PIN on the 9-pin D-sub Connector PIN 2 PIN 3 PIN 5 4.2 Connecting the IR-OUT (for the RC-2C Only) Figure 5 shows how to connect the IR emitter 1.
Installing the Configuration Software 5 Installing the Configuration Software Download the K-Config configuration software from our Web site and install it (refer to the K-Config guide 1). 6 Configuring the RC-2C/RC-2 Buttons To configure the RC-2C/RC-2 buttons, refer to the K-Config guide1. Before you configure the RC-2C/RC-2 buttons: 1.
LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase. WHO IS PROTECTED? Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty. WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product.
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- 000546 Rev: 3 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.
