Kramer Electronics VS-161H - Manual (Page 12)

VS-161H - Connecting the VS-161H 16x1 HDMI Switcher 9
To connect the VS-161H 16x1 HDMI Switcher as illustrated in the example in
Figure 2 :
1. If required:
 Set the appropriate INPUTS to the DVD/PC mode
 Acquire the EDID
2. Connect the HDMI sources as follows:

A multimedia player to INPUT 1
 A set top box to INPUT 2
 A DVD player to INPUT 6
 A DVD player to INPUT 16
3. Connect the OUTPUT HDMI connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, a
plasma display).
4. If required, connect a PC and/or controller to the RS-232 port and/or the
Ethernet port.
5. Connect the power cord and power the device on.
Note: The Mute button flashes if the EDID of the device connected to the output is
different from the EDID which is currently stored.
5.1 Connecting to the VS-161H Using the RS-232
Connection
You can connect to the unit via a crossed RS-232 connection, using for example,
a PC. A crossed cable or null-modem is required as shown in method A and B
respectively. If a shielded cable is used, connect the shield to pin 5.
Method A ( Figure 3 )—Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the unit via a
crossed cable (only pin 2 to pin 3 , pin 3 to pin 2 , and pin 5 to pin 5 need be
connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the PC.
Note: There is no need to connect any other pins.