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VS-44HDCP - Controlling the VS-44HDCP
7 Controlling the VS-44HDCP
You can control the VS-44HDCP via the
 RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC or other
serial controller (see Section 7.1)
 The Ethernet port (see Section 7.2)
 The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter (see separate user manual)
 The infrared remote extension cable transmitter (optional), see Section 7.3
7.1 Connecting to the VS-44HDCP via RS-232
You can connect to the VS-44HDCP via an RS-232 connection using, for
example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.
To connect to the VS-44HDCP via RS-232:
 Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VS-44HDCP 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
7.2 Connecting via Ethernet
You can connect to the VS-44HDCP via Ethernet using either of the following
methods:
 Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Section 7.2.1)
 Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see
Section 7.2.2)
After connecting the VS-44HDCP to the Ethernet port, configure your local
Ethernet port by following the instructions in the Kramer Ethernet Configuration
User Guide available from
http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp.
Note: If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6,
speak to your IT department for specific installation instructions.