Kramer VP-311DVI

Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
3 Overview 2
3.1 Terminology Used in this User Manual 3
4 VP-311DVI Automatic DVI / Audio Switcher 3
5 Connecting the VP-311DVI Automatic DVI / Audio Switcher 5
5.1 Setting the Dipswitches 7
5.1.1 Priority Switching Applications 8
5.2 Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINs 8
5.3 Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) 9
5.4 Controlling via the ETHERNET 10
5.4.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 10
5.4.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 12
5.5 Configuring the Ethernet Port 12
5.5.1 Setting a Virtual Port 14
5.5.2 Setting an Ethernet Connection 15
6 Technical Specifications 16
Figures
Figure 1: VP-311DVI Automatic DVI / Audio Switcher 4
Figure 2: Connecting the VP-311DVI Automatic DVI / Audio Switcher 6
Figure 3: VP-311DVI Dipswitches 7
Figure 4: Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINS 8
Figure 5: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter 9
Figure 6: RJ-45 PINOUT 10
Figure 7: Local Area Connection Properties Window 11
Figure 8: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 11
Figure 9: The Ethernet Configuration Manager Window 13
Figure 10: The Virtual Serial Port Manager Window 14
Figure 11: The Virtual Serial Port Properties Window 14
Figure 12: The Virtual Serial Port Properties Window (COM 3 and COM 4) 15
Figure 13: The Port Window – Selecting a Virtual Serial Port 15
Figure 14: The Port Window – Selecting a Remote Connection 15