Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
RC-BT1 / BT-1
Bluetooth® controller
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Introduction
1 Introduction
Dedication by Kramer Electronics since 1981, to the development and
manufacture of high quality video/audio equipment, makes the Kramer line
an integral part of the finest production and presentation facilities in the
world. In recent years, Kramer has redesigned and upgraded most of the line,
making the best even better! The Kramer line of professional video/audio
electronics is one of the most versatile and complete available, and is a true
leader in terms of quality, workmanship, price/performance ratio and
innovation. In addition to our high quality controllers, like the Kramer BT-1
Bluetooth® controller, we also offer excellent switchers and matrices,
distribution amplifiers, presentation processors, interfaces, and
computer-related products. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer BT-1
Bluetooth® controller. This product is ideal for:
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Wireless control in a video and/or audio studio
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Presentation applications via remote control of RS-232 devices
The package includes the following items:
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A pair of BT-1 Bluetooth® controller units
2 power adapters (5V DC Input)
Null-modem adapter
This user manual1 and the Kramer concise product catalog/CD
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2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
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Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
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Review the contents of this user manual
3 Overview
Bluetooth® technology is a short-range radio link connectivity that facilitates
RS-232 communication between 2 devices2, without the need for a direct
cable connection. In this way you can wirelessly transmit commands from a
PC or other controller to a Kramer RS-232 controlled device (such as a
switcher) without connecting a cable directly between the PC and the
switcher.
2 A transceiver chip that transmits and receives, is included in each device
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Overview
3.1 Your BT-1 Bluetooth® controller
Your BT-1 Bluetooth® controller consists of a pair of Kramer BT-1
Bluetooth® controller units, a transmitter and a receiver of identical "dongle"
type devices. The advantages of the BT-1 Bluetooth® controller include:
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A high quality design—each BT-1 Bluetooth® controller unit is robust,
compact and light weight
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Ease of use—simply connect the PC to one BT-1 Bluetooth® controller
unit and the switcher to the other BT-1 Bluetooth® controller unit
An uncluttered working environment—if the PC and the switcher are
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located in different rooms, or at opposite ends of the same room, you do not
need to use lengthy cabling to interconnect them, and you are not restricted to
the operation distance limitations of wired RS-232
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A range of up to 10 meters1 between the pair of BT-1 Bluetooth®
controller units
To achieve the best performance:
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Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels
(often associated with low quality cables)
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Position your BT-1 Bluetooth® controller unit in a location free from
moisture and away from excessive sunlight and dust
Never open your BT-1 Bluetooth® controller unit
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Figure 1 illustrates the BT-1 Bluetooth® controller unit showing the RS-232
DB9F port and the power socket:
Figure 1: BT-1 Bluetooth® controller
Table 1 defines the BT-1 Bluetooth® controller unit:
1 Future versions are planned to be able to operate several controlled devices simultaneously at an extended range
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Using the Bluetooth® controller
Table 1: Features and Functions of the BT-1 Bluetooth® controller
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Feature
Function
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Display Window
Displays the status of the LEDs
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5V DC Power Socket +5V DC connector for powering the unit
RS-232 DB9F Port Connects to PC or switcher
4 Using the Bluetooth® controller
Section 4.1 describes the Bluetooth® controller internal settings. Section
4.1.1 describes the preset master and slave definition and section 4.1.2
describes the Preset DCE Definition. Section 4.2 describes how to connect
and operate the Bluetooth® controller.
4.1 Bluetooth® controller Internal Settings
The dipswitches and jumpers inside each BT-1 Bluetooth® controller unit are
preset and must not be altered.
Each pair of BT-1 Bluetooth® controller units is unique. If you are using
several pairs of BT-1 Bluetooth® controller units, be sure to keep each pair
together, as a separate set.
4.1.1
Preset Master and Slave Definition
The pair of BT-1 Bluetooth® controller units includes one BT-1 unit preset
as the Master1, and the other as the Slave2. It is irrelevant which BT-1 unit
(Master or Slave) connects to the PC. However, if the BT-1 unit that is
connected to the PC is the Slave, the unit that connects to the switcher will be
the Master.
4.1.2
Preset DCE Definition
The pair of BT-1 Bluetooth® controller units are both preset (via their
jumpers) as DCE (Data Computing Equipment) and not as DTE (Data
Terminal Equipment).
4.2 Connecting and Operating the Bluetooth® controller
Connect your pair of BT-1 Bluetooth® controller units, as the example in
Figure 2 illustrates:
1. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket on one BT-1 unit
and connect the adapter to the mains electricity. Turn on the power.
The red LED lights, indicating that the power is ON.
1 DIPS 1, 2 and 4 are OFF and DIP 3 is ON
2 All 4 DIPS are OFF
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Technical Specifications
2. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket on the other BT-1
unit and connect the adapter to the mains electricity. Turn on the power.
The red LED lights, indicating that the power is ON.
3. Wait a few seconds.
The yellow LED lights momentarily on both BT-1 units (as well as the
red LED), indicating that the Bluetooth® controller units are standing-by
to communicate. After a few seconds, the yellow LED no longer lights
and the green LED lights on both BT-1 units (as well as the red LED),
indicating an active Bluetooth link.
4. Connect a flat cable1 between the RS-232 DB9F port on one BT-1 unit
and the RS-232 DB9 port on the PC.
5. Connect a flat cable1 between the RS-232 DB9F port on the other BT-1
unit and the RS-232 DB9 port on the switcher, using a Null-modem
connection if required2.
6. Turn on the power on the PC and on the switcher to communicate via the
active Bluetooth link3.
Figure 2: BT-1 Bluetooth® controller Setup
5 Technical Specifications
Table 2: Technical Specifications of the BT-1 Bluetooth® controller
Control:
DB9F connector
LEDs:
Red (power ON), yellow (standing-by to communicate), green (active Bluetooth link)
6.5 cm x 3.6 cm x 5 cm (2.56" x 1.42" x 1.97", W, D, H)
5V DC
Dimensions:
Power Source:
Weight:
0.057 kg (0.13lbs.) approx.
Accessories:
Power supply, null-modem adapter
Serial Interface: Speed rate: 9600bps, no flow control, 8 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit
1 Straight one-to-one uncrossed connections
2 That is, if connecting that switcher to a PC would require a Null-modem adapter
3 If no data is transferred, disconnect the 5V DC power adapters from both BT-1 units and then reconnect them. If the
problem persists, disconnect both BT-1 units—from the PC and from the switcher. Verify proper operation by connecting the
PC and the switcher directly via a RS-232 cable connection
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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 three 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. The following are not covered
by the warranty:
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Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are
uncertain as to whether dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the web site
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Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.
Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
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Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature
Product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product
Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier)
Removal or installation of the product
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Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect
Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product
WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR
We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items. We will not pay for the following:
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Removal or installations charges.
Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the
responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased.
3.
Shipping charges.
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
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To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.
Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty coverage,
and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a contact name, company, address, and
a description of the problem(s).
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For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to
the length of this warranty.
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer
shall not be liable for:
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Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss
of time, commercial loss; or:
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Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from place to place.
NOTE: All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval. This may be obtained from your dealer.
This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of:
EN-50081:
"Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC);
generic emission standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry"
"Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) generic immunity standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry environment".
FCC Rules and Regulations:
EN-50082:
CFR-47:
Part 15: “Radio frequency devices
Subpart B – Unintentional radiators”
CAUTION!
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Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or modifications to
the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment.
Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine.
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Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components.
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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
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