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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
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