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Connecting the VS-311H Automatic HDMI / Audio Switcher 

KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY

 

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5.1  Setting the DIP-switches 

This section describes the machine set-up and DIP-switch selection.  

By default, all the 

VS-311H

 DIP-switches are set to OFF.  

Figure 3

 and 

Table 3

 describe the 

VS-311H

 unit DIP-switches. 

 

Figure 3: DIP-switches 

Table 3: DIP-switch Settings 

DIPS 

Function 

Description 

1, 2, 3 

Priority setup 

Set the inputs priority (see 

Table 4

AUTO 

OFF: manual mode, switch between channels manually; 

ON: automatic mode, inputs switch automatically to the 
output according to the priority setup 

Inputs 1, 2 and 3 can be set in priority according to your needs. The 

VS-311H

 will 

switch to the secondary input upon loss of the primary input signal, and back to the 
primary input when a signal is detected. 

Table 4

 describes the priority setup: 

Table 4: DIP-switch Priority Setup 

Priority 

Dip Position 

1, 2, 3 

OFF 

OFF 

OFF 

3, 2, 1 

OFF 

OFF 

ON 

2, 3, 1 

OFF 

ON 

OFF 

1, 3, 2 

ON 

OFF 

OFF 

3, 1, 2 

ON 

OFF 

ON 

2, 1, 3 

ON 

ON 

OFF 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for VS-311H

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 311H Automatic HDMI Audio Switcher...

Page 2: ...4 5 4 3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 14 6 Technical Specifications 15 7 Kramer Protocol 2000 16 Figures Figure 1 VS 311H Automatic HDMI Audio Switcher 6 Figure 2 Connecting the VS 311H...

Page 3: ...software2 Windows based Ethernet Configuration Manager and Virtual Serial Port Manager Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual3 Pow...

Page 4: ...Getting Started KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 2 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps...

Page 5: ...hes to the highest priority input according to the input priority setup2 When selecting an INPUT SELECT button via the manual or auto mode that button illuminates Pressing an illuminated button desele...

Page 6: ...ation between the video source such as a DVD player and the digital television enabling new functionality such as automatic configuration and one button play HDMI has the capacity to support Existing...

Page 7: ...fferent network location Gateway A network position serving as an entry to ano her network On the Internet a node or stopping point can be either a gateway node or a host end point node IP Address A 3...

Page 8: ...AMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 6 4 Your VS 311H Automatic HDMI Audio Switcher Figure 1 illustrates the front and rear panels of the VS 311H Table 2 defines the front and rear panels of the VS 311H Fi...

Page 9: ...tors Connect to he digital audio S PDIF inputs from 1 to 3 9 RS 232 DB 9F Port Connect to the PC or the Remote Controller 10 PRIORITY SETUP DIP switches DIP switches for setup of the machine DIPs 1 2...

Page 10: ...eptor for example an AV receiver 5 1 6 If required connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port see section 5 3 and or the ETHERNET port see section 5 4 7 If required connect7 the contact closure...

Page 11: ...Connecting the VS 311H Automatic HDMI Audio Switcher 9 Figure 2 Connecting the VS 311H Automatic HDMI Audio Switcher...

Page 12: ...y setup Set the inputs priority see Table 4 4 AUTO OFF manual mode switch between channels manually ON automatic mode inputs switch automatically to the output according to the priority setup Inputs 1...

Page 13: ...contact closure remote control pins operate in a similar way to the input buttons For example you may override1 the presently routed input by using the remote control contact closure To do so2 connect...

Page 14: ...re 5 Crossed Cable RS 232 Connection Hardware flow control is not required for this unit In the rare case where a controller requires hardware flow control short pin 1 to 7 and 8 and pin 4 to 6 on the...

Page 15: ...commended for identifying the VS 311H with the factory configured default IP address After connecting the Ethernet port configure your PC as follows 1 Right click the My Network Places icon on your de...

Page 16: ...necting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 311H to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight through cable...

Page 17: ...an RCA connector 1 unbalanced stereo audio 4dBm on a 3 5mm mini jack with 1 balanced stereo audio on a 5 pin detachable terminal block COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI STANDARD Supports HDMI HDCP compliant DATA...

Page 18: ...below INSTRUCTION NO is the value to be set for N5 N0 2nd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 I6 I0 INPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the INPUT 7 bits is set as the input number which is to be sw...

Page 19: ...the instruction is performed due to a keystroke operation on the front panel then these codes are sent For example if the HEX code 01 85 88 83 was sent from the PC then the switcher machine 3 will swi...

Page 20: ...ning orotheractsofnature ii Product modification orfailureto followinstructions supplied with theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment oftheproduct claims...

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