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Contents
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Contents
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Introduction
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2
Getting Started
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2.1
Quick Start
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Overview
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3.1
About HDMI
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3.2
Recommendations for Best Performance
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3.3
Terminology Used in this User Manual
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4
Your VS-311HDMI Automatic HDMI / Audio Switcher
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Connecting the VS-311HDMI Automatic HDMI / Audio Switcher
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5.1
Setting the Dipswitches
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5.1.1
Priority Switching Applications
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5.2
Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINs
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5.3
Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC)
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5.4
Controlling via the ETHERNET
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5.4.1
Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)
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5.4.2
Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable)
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5.5
Configuring the Ethernet Port
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5.5.1
Setting a Virtual Port
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5.5.2
Setting an Ethernet Connection
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Technical Specifications
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Kramer Protocol 2000
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Figures
Figure 1: VS-311HDMI Automatic HDMI / Audio Switcher
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Figure 2: Connecting the VS-311HDMI Automatic HDMI / Audio Switcher
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Figure 3: Dipswitches
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Figure 4: Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINS
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Figure 5: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter
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Figure 6: RJ-45 PINOUT
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Figure 7: Local Area Connection Properties Window
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Figure 8: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window
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Figure 9: The Ethernet Configuration Manager Window
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Figure 10: The Virtual Serial Port Manager Window
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Figure 11: The Virtual Serial Port Properties Window
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Figure 12: The Virtual Serial Port Properties Window (COM 3 and COM 4)
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Figure 13: The Port Window – Selecting a Virtual Serial Port
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Figure 14: The Port Window – Selecting a Remote Connection
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