Kramer RTBUS-21 Operation & User’s Manual

USER MANUAL MODEL: RTBUS-21xl Round Table Connection Bus P/N: 2900-300439 Rev 2 ...

i Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2 2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2 2.2 Safety Instructions 2 2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3 3 Overview 4 4 Defining the RTBUS-21xl 5 4.1 Power Socket Options 7 4.2 The RTBUS-21xl Connecting Surface 8 5 Installing the RTBUS-21xl 9 5.1 Drilling a Hole in the Table 9 5.2 Installing the Power Socket 10 5.3 Mounting the RTBUS-21xl in the Table 11 5.4 Connecting the Cables and Wires 12 6 Using the RTBUS-21xl 13 7 Technical Specifications 14 Figures Figure 1: RTBUS-21xl Top View 5 Figure 2: RTBUS-21xl Connecting Surface 8 Figure 3: RTBUS-21xl Universal Power Socket Housing 10 Figure 4 ...

1 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. 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 14 groups that are clearly defined by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; G ...

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 Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate). 2.1 Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance:  Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high- performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality d ...

3 2.3 Recycling Kramer Products The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled. 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. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectron ...

3 Overview The RTBUS-21xl is an elegant furniture-mounted, round connection bus. The RTBUS-21xl features a pneumatic mechanism for pneumatic lifting and smooth closing of its lid. It is easily installed into a table or podium top, and its interface enables you to connect any equipment to systems installed in a room via the following pass-through connectors:  1 PC on a 15-pin HD connector  1 stereo audio on a 3.5mm connector  1 HDMI connector  1 Ethernet port on an RJ-45 connector  C14 power socket The RTBUS-21xl supports HDMI with Deep Color, x.v.Color™, Lip Sync, HDMI Uncompressed Audio Channels, Dolby TrueHD, ...

# Feature Function 1 Black anodized or brushed aluminum semi-automatic lid Covers the connecting surface, leaving the table surface neat and tidy 2 Outer Rim Fits over the table surface 3 Pneumatic Mechanism Enables automatic lifting and smooth closing of the lid 4 Connecting Surface See Figure 2 5 IEC socket Connect to an IEC power cord (can be purchased separately) 6 Power Socket Opening Screw Holes (8) For installing/replacing the power socket The four inner screw holes are used to install the Italian power socket and the four outer screw holes are used for the other power socket types 7 Power Socket Opening Su ...

7 4.1 Power Socket Options A choice of power sockets is available for purchase in several versions, including power sockets for the USA, Brazil, Germany (the Europlug), UK, Switzerland, Belgium-France, Italy, South Africa, Israel and Australia. A “Universal” socket for general use is also available (see the compatibility restrictions in the table below). Note that the photos below are for illustration purposes only. Power Socket Type Power Specs Description Universal: TS-201U (80-000043) 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A Maximum 5A per power outlet Fully compatible with power plugs in the UK, India, Italy and Denmark, as ...

4.2 The RTBUS-21xl Connecting Surface Figure 2 defines the connecting surface (note that although ‘RTBUS-21’ is printed on the panel, the name of the modular product is RTBUS-21xl). Figure 2: RTBUS-21xl Connecting Surface # Feature Function 1 ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector Connect to a network 2 AUDIO 3.5mm Mini Jack Connects to an unbalanced stereo audio source 3 PC 15-pin HD Connector Connects to a VGA source 4 HDMI Connector Connect to HDMI source 5 5A MAX. Power Socket Connects to 90-240V AC power consuming device 6 Lid Latch For safely closing the lid ...

9 5 Installing the RTBUS-21xl To install the RTBUS-21xl perform the following steps: 1. Drill a hole in the table (see Section 5.1). 2. Install the power socket (see Section 5.2). 3. Insert the unit through the hole and secure the unit to the table (see Section 5.3). 4. Connect the cables (see Section 5.4). 5.1 Drilling a Hole in the Table To drill an opening in the table: 1. Using any standard cup bit drill with a diameter ranging from 111mm to 114mm (4.37in to 4.49in), drill a hole in the table in the desired location. The thickness of the table should be 3in (76mm) or less. 2. Clean the table surface. Take ...

5.2 Installing the Power Socket Figure 3 shows an example of the Universal power socket housing which is one of the optional power sockets for the RTBUS-21xl, see Section 4.1. Figure 3: RTBUS-21xl Universal Power Socket Housing To install the power socket: 1. Close the RTBUS-21xl lid. 2. Carefully insert the power socket housing so that the power socket fits into the power socket opening on the connecting surface and the four standoffs fit the four screw holes on the RTBUS-21xl. When positioned correctly, the IEC socket faces downwards. 3. Screw the four screws included in the power socket kit into the designa ...

11 5.3 Mounting the RTBUS-21xl in the Table To mount the unit, follow these steps: Step 1: Insert the RTBUS-21xl into the hole cut into the table making sure the outer rim is firm against the surface of the table. Step 2: From underneath the table, slide the mounting brackets into the appropriate slots. Step 3: Tighten the butterfly mounting screws securely upward against the table. Step 4: Lock the mounting screws into position with the locking butterfly screws. ...

5.4 Connecting the Cables and Wires Figure 4 illustrates how to connect the cables to the underside of the unit: Figure 4: Connecting the Cables Note that the cables shown in Figure 4 are 50cm long and have a MALE connector at the free end so they can be plugged directly into the acceptors. You can extend these cables if required. Note that the connecting surface is an integral part of the RTBUS-21xl enclosure and cannot be detached. We recommend that you use the Kramer C-AC AC Power Cord series to power the unit. i ...

13 6 Using the RTBUS-21xl Once the RTBUS-21xl is installed, you can easily customize it to your own needs by directly plugging in the required AV equipment, as illustrated in the example in Figure 5. Figure 5: RTBUS-21xl Boardroom Installation ...

7 Technical Specifications PORTS: 1 HDMI connector, 1 15-pin HD connector, 1 3.5mm mini jack, 1 RJ-45 connector OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F) STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40° to +70°C (-49° to 158°F) HUMIDITY: 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing POWER SOURCE (AC power limits): Power Socket Assemblies Universal 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 5A Maximum 5A per power outlet Fully compatible with power plugs in the UK, India, Italy and Denmark, as well as with the 2-prong Europlug. Partially compatible (if the polarity is reversed) with plugs in China, Switzerland, Israel and the USA. The universal socket doe ...

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: [email protected] P/N: 2900- 300439 Rev: 2 ! SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing ...