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KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Connecting the PIP-4, 4 input Picture-in-Picture Inserter
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5.1 Connecting a PC to the PIP-4 via RS-232 for Remote
Operation
You can connect to the PIP-4 via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC.
Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.
To connect to the PIP-4 via RS-232:

Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the PIP-4 unit via a 9-wire
straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be
connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC
5.2 Connecting a PC to the PIP-4 via Ethernet for Remote
Operation
You can connect to the PIP-4 via Ethernet using either of the following methods:

Direct connection to the PC using a crossover cable (see Section
‎5.2.1
)

Connection via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through
cable (see
Section ‎5.2.2 )
5.2.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC
You can connect the Ethernet port of the PIP-4 to the Ethernet port on your PC, via
a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identifying the
PIP-4 with the factory configured default IP address
To connect directly to your PC and to configure it:
1. Using a crossover cable, connect the unit directly to your PC.
2. Right-click the
My Network Places icon on your desktop.
3. Select Properties .
4. Right-click Local Area Connection Properties.
5. Select
Properties .
The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.
6. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see
Figure 4 ).