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 groups1 that are clearly defined by function.
Getting Started 2.
Overview 3 Overview The FC-29 IR Learner learns and stores IR (infrared) commands on a PC via a USB connection. The stored IR commands can be uploaded later to multiple room controllers.
Your FC-29 IR Learner 4 Your FC-29 IR Learner Figure 1 and Table 1 define the FC-29 unit: Figure 1: FC-29 IR Learner Table 1: Features and Functions of the FC-29 IR Learner 4 # 1 Feature IR OUT 3.
Using the FC-29 IR Learner 5 Using the FC-29 IR Learner This section describes how to connect the FC-29, learn and test the IR commands written to the PC, save them and then export them as a driver file. It is recommended to test each IR command directly after it is learned 5.1 Connecting the FC-29 and Learning the IR Commands To connect the FC-29 IR Learner, as illustrated in the example in Figure 2: 1. Connect the FC-29 directly to your PC via the USB connector.
Using the FC-29 IR Learner Figure 3: New IR Command Window 7. In the Command area, click the Connect to IR Capture Device button: Figure 4: IR Command Area Window 8. Select the port and click OK: Figure 5: Connect to IR Capture Device Window 9. Click the Read IR button (see Figure 4) to read the command. Wait for about 2 seconds for the following message to appear in the command area: “Ready for reading IR command. Please send IR command to the device”. 10.
Using the FC-29 IR Learner 5.2 Testing the IR Commands To test the learned IR commands1, as illustrated in the example in Figure 7, do the following: 1. Connect the PC to the FC-29 via the USB connector. 2. Connect the IR OUT 3.5mm mini jack to the tested machine2 via the IR emitter cable (see Figure 6). IR Emitter Figure 6: Connecting the IR Emitter 3. In the Command Area, click the Connect to IR Capture Device button (see Figure 4), select the port and click OK. 4.
Upgrading Firmware 5.3 Exporting the IR Commands You can save the IR commands as a driver file. To do so, click the Export Driver button and save the file. The default file name includes the names of the vendor and the device, as well as the revision. You can then upload the learned commands to multiple room controllers by importing the saved driver file. 6 Upgrading Firmware To upgrade the firmware: 1. Open the Device menu and click Load Firmware. 2.
Technical Specifications 5. Click the Start Upgrade button (see Figure 8). The upgrading process takes a few seconds, during which: The computer recognizes a new drive A new window opens that includes the file “Firmware.kbn” After a few seconds, the file name changes to NewFirmware.kbn 6. When the following message appears: “Firmware upgrade successfully done, please safely remove the device”, disconnect the USB cable from the FC-29.
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 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.
