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-76R/RC-78R 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.
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. RC-76R/RC-78R - Getting Started...
KNET™ system, or part of a multi-unit Ethernet system managed by the Kramer Site- CTRL™ site management platform. The RC-76R/RC-78R have identical functionality.
Figure 2: RC-76R/RC-78R Room Controllers – EU / UK Size Feature Function 6/8 Configurable Buttons Function is programmed by the K-Config Configuration software USB Connector Connect to a computer for firmware upgrade or for uploading the configuration file ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector...
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Slide the DIP-switch up to terminate the K-Net line with a 120Ω load; down is for no termination Mounting Plate Screws 2 screws that hold the mounting plate to the body of the device. Remove to access the buttons (see Figure RC-76R/RC-78R - Overview...
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your RC-76R/RC-78R. After connecting your RC-76R/RC-78R, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the RC-76R/RC-78R as illustrated in the example in Figure 1. Connect the IR outputs as follows: Connect an IR emitter to IR OUTPUT 1 and attach the emitter to the ...
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-76R/RC-78R Connecting RS-485 Devices You can control up to one AV device by connecting it to the RC-76R/RC-78R via its RS-485 connection. To connect a device to the RC-76R/RC-78R via RS-485:...
Site-CTRL control program to control AV devices. To connect the RC-76R/RC-78R to a network: 1. Connect the Ethernet port of the RC-76R/RC-78R to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight cable with RJ-45 connectors.
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 5 defines the grounding screw components. Component Description M3X6 screw 1/8" Toothed Lock Washer M3 Ring Tongue Terminal Figure 5: Grounding Connection Components RC-76R/RC-78R - Connecting the RC-76R/RC-78R...
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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-76R/RC-78R - Connecting the RC-76R/RC-78R...
Operating the RC-76R/RC-78R You can operate your RC-76R/RC-78R using: Front panel buttons. These are configured using the K-Config software. For • instructions on using the software, see the K-Config Software Guide • A PC running Site-CTRL control software: To operate your device using Site-CTRL, see the Site-CTRL User Guide available at the Kramer Web site •...
Front Panel Button Caps and Labels The RC-76R/RC-78R are supplied with a button label sheet and 6/8 clear, button caps to house the labels. The label size: 8.8mm x 8.8mm. Figure 6 illustrates a sample button label sheet. RC-76R/RC-78R - Front Panel Button Caps and Labels...
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4. Lift each cap away from its button. 5. Holding the button cap with the “wings” on the top and bottom as shown in Figure 8, insert the label inside the cap. RC-76R/RC-78R - Front Panel Button Caps and Labels...
7. Repeat for all caps. 8. Replace the mounting plate and screw it into place with its mounting screws. 9. Replace the design frame over the unit and screw it into place with its mounting screws. RC-76R/RC-78R - Front Panel Button Caps and Labels...
Power supply, design frame (black and white DECORA design frames included in US-D models), mounting plate (black and white mounting plates included in US-D models), label set (label size: 8.8mm x 8.8mm) DECORA® is a registered trademark of Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. RC-76R/RC-78R - Technical Specifications...
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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. SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing P/N:...
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