Kramer VS-311H Datasheet

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

VS-311H

Automatic HDMI / Audio Switcher

Contents

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Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1

2.1 Quick Start 2

3 Overview 3

3.1 About HDMI 4

3.2 Recommendations for Best Performance 5

3.3 Terminology Used in this User Manual 5

4 Your VS-311H Automatic HDMI / Audio Switcher 6
5 Connecting the VS-311H Automatic HDMI / Audio Switcher 8

5.1 Setting the DIP-switches 10

5.1.1 Priority Switching Applications 11

5.2 Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINs 11

5.3 Connecting to the VS-311H via RS-232 12

5.4 Controlling via ETHERNET 13

5.4.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 13

5.4.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 14

5.4.3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 14

6 Technical Specifications 15
7 Kramer Protocol 2000 16

Figures

Figure 1: VS-311H Automatic HDMI / Audio Switcher 6
Figure 2: Connecting the VS-311H Automatic HDMI / Audio Switcher
Figure 3: DIP-switches
Figure 4: Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINS 11
Figure 5: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection
Figure 6: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter
Figure 7: Local Area Connection Properties Window
Figure 8: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 14

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Tables

Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual 5
Table 2: VS-311H Automatic HDMI / Audio Switcher Features
Table 3: DIP-switch Settings
Table 4: DIP-switch Priority Setup 10
Table 5: Technical Specifications of the VS-311H
Table 6: Protocol Definitions
Table 7: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000

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