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-6, RC-8, RC-6IR and/or
RC-8IR Universal Room Controllers, which are designed to let an instructor
enter a multimedia classroom and operate an A/V system with ease.
The package includes the following items:
RC-6 or RC-8 or RC-6IR or RC-8IR
This user manual
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Configuration software
2 Getting Started
This user manual is written for the end user. Refer to the separate online RC
Configuration and Installation guide for details of how to install and configure
the Universal Room Controller
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We recommend that you:
Review the contents of this user manual
Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
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3 Overview
Kramer’s one-gang wall plates:
RC-6, RC-6IR
,
RC-8, and RC-8IR
are a
unique series of highly versatile controller
interfaces that act as an all-in-one
extended remote control panel for control of A/V equipment—especially
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP
3: Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces;
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and
Connectors
2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 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
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com