User Manual

KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY

Connecting the VM-24HDCP

6.1 Connecting via RS-232 (for example, using a PC)

You can connect a PC (or other controller) to the VM-24HDCP via the

RS-232 port.

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 VM-24HDCP, as

Figure 3 illustrates:

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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

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PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 (Ground)

PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2

PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3

Figure 3: Connecting a PC

6.2 Operating the VM-24HDCP

Control the VM-24HDCP using the front panel buttons, or remotely via:

• RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system,

PC, or other serial controller

• The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter or infrared remote

extension cable transmitter (optional)

To operate the VM-24HDCP via the front panel button:

1. Turn ON the POWER.

2. Press a SELECT IN front panel button (1 or 2) to select the desired input.

3. If required, press the EDID button to acquire or change the EDID data (see

Section

6.3).

6.3 Using the EDID Buttons

You can acquire the EDID from:

• One output (the selected output LED flashes)

• The default EDID (all the output LEDs flash)

• Several connected outputs, the Auto-mix mode

1 See Section

(the output LEDs

flash in sequence)

6.3.3