Contents
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Contents
1
Introduction
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2
Getting Started
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2.1
Quick Start
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3
Overview
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4
Your VP-4x8 4x8 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher
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4.1
Using the IR Transmitter
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5
Installing the VP-4x8 in a Rack
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6
Connecting the VP-4x8 4x8 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher
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6.1
Connecting the VP-4x8 Rear Panel
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6.2
Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC)
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6.3
Controlling via RS-485
12
6.4
Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port
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6.4.1
Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)
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6.4.2
Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 15
6.4.3
Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port
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6.5
Setting the Dipswitches
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6.5.1
Setting the Delay
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6.5.2
Setting the Machine # Dipswitches
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6.6
Cascading Machines
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7
Operating the VP-4x8 4x8 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher
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7.1
Displaying Unit Characteristics
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7.2
Confirming Settings
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7.2.1
Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes
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7.2.2
Confirming a Switching Action
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7.3
Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations
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7.3.1
Storing an Input/Output Configuration
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7.3.2
Recalling an Input/Output Configuration
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7.3.3
Deleting an Input/Output Configuration
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7.4
Locking the Front Panel
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8
Technical Specifications
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9
Updating the VP-4x8 Firmware
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9.1
Updating the Device Firmware
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9.1.1
Downloading from the Internet
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9.1.2
Connecting a PC to the RS-232 Port
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9.1.3
Installing the Device Firmware
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9.2
Upgrading the Ethernet Firmware
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9.2.1
Downloading from the Internet
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9.2.2
Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port
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9.2.3
Installing the Ethernet Firmware
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