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Kramer Electronics VS-44HDxl User Manual

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KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY

Connecting Your VS-44HDxl 3G HD/SD-SDI 4x4 Matrix Switcher

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6.4 Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC)

To connect a PC to the

VS-44HDxl unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided

with the machine (recommended):

Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the

VS-44HDxl unit to

the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire

flat cable to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC

To connect a PC to the

VS-44HDxl unit, without using a Null-modem adapter:

Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub

rear panel port on the

VS-44HDxl unit, as Figure 5 illustrates

9-pin D-sub

(From PC)

9-pin D-sub

(Male)

If a shielded cable is used, connect the shield to PIN 5

PIN 4 is connected to PIN 6

PINs 8, 7, 1 are connected together

PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 (Ground)

PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2

PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3

Figure 5: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter