Contents
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Contents
1
Introduction
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2
Getting Started
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2.1
Quick Start
1
3
Overview
3
3.1
Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) / Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
3
3.2
About the VP-23N
3
3.3
Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance
4
3.4
Terminology Used in this User Manual
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4
Your Presentation Switcher
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5
Installing the VP-23N on a Rack
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6
Connecting the VP-23N Presentation Switcher
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6.1
Connecting the VP-23N Rear Panel
12
6.2
Wiring the CAT5 LINE OUT RJ-45 Connector
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6.3
Connecting a PC
16
6.4
Connecting via RS-485
17
6.5
Controlling via ETHERNET
18
6.5.1
Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)
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6.5.2
Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable)
20
6.5.3
Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port
20
6.6
Controlling via RS-232 and RS-485
20
6.7
Dipswitch Settings
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6.7.1
Setting the Machine # Dipswitches
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7
Operating Your Switcher
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7.1
The Front Panel Buttons
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7.2
The Independent Switchers Mode
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7.3
The Master Audio Mode
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8
Flash Memory Upgrade
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8.1
Downloading from the Internet
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8.2
Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port
28
8.3
Upgrading Firmware
29
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Technical Specifications
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10
Hex Table
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10.1
Audio Gain Control Hex Tables
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Communication Protocol
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