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...
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your Kramer RC-74DL 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.
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/.
Overview The RC-74DL is a highly versatile, 3 gang US, master room controller that acts as an all-in-one extended remote control panel for control of AV equipment— especially projectors and associated equipment—in any room (such as classrooms, boardrooms, or auditoriums). It streamlines operations and simplifies control by integrating audio, video, and computer-video sources into a centralized system.
Defining the RC-74DL Master Room Controller This section defines the RC-74DL. Figure 1: RC-74DL Master Room Controller - Front Panel Feature Function 6 Configurable Button Switches Function is programmed by the K-Config configuration software LCD Label Displays up to 8 characters at once (set by the...
Figure 2: RC-74DL Master Room Controller - Rear Feature Function ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector Connects to the PC or other serial controller through computer LAN Caution: The current LCD text and all button RESET TO DEFAULT Button actions are erased This operation should be carried out by authorized...
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Connect to the RS-485 detachable terminal block on a switcher or PC RS-232 Terminal Blocks Connect to the RS-232 devices (from 1 to 3) IR Output Terminal Blocks Connect to IR emitter cables (from 1 to 2) RC-74DL - Overview...
Connecting the RC-74DL Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your RC-74DL. After connecting your RC-74DL, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the RC-74DL, as shown in...
Figure 3: Connecting the RC-74DL Master Room Controller Connecting the RS-232 Interface To connect an AV device to the RC-74DL using the RS-232 port, connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your AV device to the RS-232 terminal block on the...
To connect the RC-74DL to a network: 1. Connect the Ethernet port of the RC-74DL to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight cable with RJ-45 connectors. 2. At the other end, connect the Internet to a PC running Site-CTRL.
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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. RC-74DL - Connecting the RC-74DL...
Operating the RC-74DL You can operate your RC-74DL using: The front panel buttons. These are configured using the K-Config software. For instructions on using the software, see the K-Config Software Guide available from our Web site A PC running Site-CTRL control software:...
Front Panel Button Caps and Labels The RC-74DL is supplied with a button label sheet and 12 clear, button caps to house the labels. The following illustration shows the sample button label sheets. RC-74DL - Front Panel Button Caps and Labels...
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RC-74DL - Front Panel Button Caps and Labels...
5. Repeat for all caps. 6. Remove the protective foils from both sides of the Perspex (acrylic glass) windows. 7. Place the faceplate on the RC-74DL so that the four screw mounting holes are aligned. RC-74DL - Front Panel Button Caps and Labels...
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8. Insert the four mounting screws and tighten with a screwdriver. 9. Install the volume control knob. RC-74DL - Front Panel Button Caps and Labels...
16.2cm x 2.6cm x 11.4 (6.4" x 1.0” x 4.5") W, D, H DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: 0.6kg (1.4lbs) approx. INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: Power supply, Kramer K-Config Windows®-based configuration software OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: IR emitter cables, KPOD-301, OWB-3G Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com...
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For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com SAFETY WARNING...
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