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Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 2.1 Getting Started Achieving the Best Performance 2 2 3 3.1 3.2 4 Overview The RC-54DL KNET™ Auxiliary Control Panel Front Side The RC-54DL KNET™ Auxiliary Control Panel Rear Side Connecting the RC-54DL KNET™ Auxiliary Control Panel 3 4 5 6 5 Grounding the RC-54DL 7 6 Operating the RC-54DL 8 7 7.
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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals 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 i 2.1 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 The RC-54DL is a 3 gang US, auxiliary room controller that acts as an all-in-one extended remote control panel for remotely controlling room controllers (for example, the Kramer RC-74DL) in classrooms, boardrooms or auditoriums.
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3.2 The RC-54DL KNET™ Auxiliary Control Panel Rear Side 10B Figure 2: RC-54DL Rear Panel # 1 Feature RESET TO DEFAULT Button Function Disconnect the power and then connect it while pressing the RESET TO DEFAULT button (using a small screwdriver). The unit will power up and load its memory with the factory default KNET ID auxiliary setting (ID=2).
4 Connecting the RC-54DL KNET™ Auxiliary Control Panel ! Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your Transmitter and Receiver pair. After connecting your Transmitter and Receiver pair, connect their power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the RC-54DL, as shown in the example in Figure 3, do the following: 1. Connect the K-NET ports to any RC devices with K-NET (for example, the RC-63DL and SL-12). 2.
5 Grounding the RC-54DL 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 4 defines the grounding screw components. # Component Description 1 M3X6 screw 2 1/8" Toothed Lock Washer 3 M3 Ring Tongue Terminal Figure 4: Grounding Connection Components To ground the RC-54DL: 1.
6 Operating the RC-54DL Since the auxiliary panel is used as a remote controller for Master Room Controllers via the proprietary communication channel K-NET (as illustrated in Figure 5): • It requires a K-NET connection to a Master Room controller (for example, the Kramer RC-74DL Master Room Controller) • The auxiliary panel can be programmed only via the Master Room controller For instructions on using the software, see the K-Config Software Guide available from our Web site.
7 Front Panel Button Caps and Labels The RC-54DL is supplied with a button label sheet and 12 clear, button caps to house the labels. Figure 6 illustrates a sample button label sheet.
10 RC-54DL - Front Panel Button Caps and Labels
Figure 6: Sample Button Label Sheet RC-54DL – Front Panel Button Caps and Labels 11
7.1 Installing the Front Panel Button Caps, Labels To install the button caps and labels: 1. Remove the required labels from the supplied button label sheet. 2. Hold the button cap so that it is oriented as shown in Figure 7 with the “wings” on the left and right sides. Figure 7: Button Cap Orientation 3. Insert the label inside the cap.
5. Repeat for all caps (all horizontally oriented except for the top left button). 6. Remove the protective foils from both sides of the Perspex (acrylic glass) windows. 7. Place the faceplate on the RC-54DL so that the four screw mounting holes are aligned. 8. Insert the four mounting screws and tighten with a screwdriver. 9. Install the volume control knob.
8 Technical Specifications PORTS: 2 K-NET on terminal block connectors; 1 USB for programming POWER SOURCE: 12V DC, 420mA 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: 16.2cm x 2.6cm x 11.4 (6.4" x 1.0” x 4.5") W, D, H WEIGHT: 0.6kg (1.4lbs) approx. ACCESSORIES: Power supply Specifications are subject to change without notice Go to our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.
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.
