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Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 2.1 Getting Started Achieving the Best Performance 2 2 3 Overview 3 4 Defining the RC-13TC Video Transport Controller 4 5 5.1 5.2 5.
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.
2 Getting Started We recommend that you: Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging • materials for possible future shipment • Review the contents of this user manual • Use Kramer high-performance high-resolution cables Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
3 Overview This user manual describes the RC-13TC Video Transport Controller. The RC-13TC controller interface acts as an all-in-one, remote control panel for several AV sources in any venue, such as, classrooms, boardrooms or auditoriums. The RC-13TC streamlines operations by enabling remote transport control of the video source in the room.
4 Defining the RC-13TC Video Transport Controller This section defines the RC-13TC.
Figure 2: RC-13TC Video Transport Controller Rear Panel # Feature Function 4 KNET TERM Termination Switch Use to set the K-NET bus termination (see Section 5.2.2) 5 KNET 4-pin Removable Terminal Blocks (1 and 2) Connect to a master room controller or to another auxiliary device. Connect GND to GND, B to B, A to A, +12V to +12V (see Section 5.2) 6 RESET (DEFAULT) Factory Default Reset Button Press and hold during power-up to erase all custom programming.
5 Using Your Video Transport Controller This user manual is applicable once the unit is configured and installed (by your system integrator), therefore the following procedures are not detailed in this manual: • Hardware installation • Programming the LCD readout using K-Config Configuration software (described in the K-Config Configuration Guide) • 5.
When the RC-13TC functions as a standalone, wall mounted video transport controller, as illustrated in Figure 3: • The RC-13TC is connected directly to the controlled devices (see Section 5.1.1) 5.1.1 • A +12V DC power supply to the unit is required (see Section 5.1.
5.2 The RC-13TC as an Auxiliary Control Panel When the RC-13TC is used as an auxiliary control panel, as illustrated in Figure 5: • It requires only a K-NET connection to another auxiliary device • A power supply unit is not required as the K-Net connection carries the power supply Power supplies are sold separately. Consult your Kramer dealer for details.
To terminate the RC-13TC: • Slide the K-NET termination switch down The factory default is down (terminated). 5.3 Operating the RC-13TC Video Transport Controller The RC-13TC is delivered with no button functions preprogrammed. For the buttons to perform any functions, they must be programmed first.
6 Grounding the RC-13TC Video Transport Controller We recommend that you ground the RC-13TC. 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 7 defines the grounding screw components. 1 # Component Description M3x6 screw 2 M3 Toothed Lock Washer 3 M3 Ring Tongue Terminal Figure 7: Grounding Connection Components To ground the RC-13TC: 1.
7 Mounting the Faceplate To mount the faceplate: 1. Remove the protective foil from the outside of the LCD acrylic window. 2. Position the faceplate on the RC-13TC so that the four screw mounting holes are aligned. 3. Insert the four M3x4mm mounting screws and tighten them with a screwdriver.
8 Technical Specifications PORTS: 2 K-NET on 4-pin removable terminal blocks 1 USB port 1 +12V DC power input on 2-pin removable terminal block 1 RS-232 port on 3-pin removable terminal block OUTPUTS: 2 IR control on 2-pin removable terminal blocks POWER SOURCE: 12V DC, 60mA OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0° to +55°C (32° to 131°F) STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -45° to +72°C (-49° to 162°F) HUMIDITY: 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing DIMENSIONS: 11.4cm x 2.3cm x 11.4cm (4.5" x 0.91" x 4.5") W, D, H WEIGHT: 0.
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