Connecting a PC | Kramer Electronics PIP-300, PIP-200xl guide

Connecting the PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter

6.1 Connecting a PC

To connect a PC to the PIP-300unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended):

Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the PIP-300unit to the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC

To connect a PC to the PIP-300unit, without using a Null-modem adapter:

Connect the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the PIP-300unit, as Figure 4 illustrates

PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 (Ground)

PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2

PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3

Female DB9 (From PC)	Male DB9
PIN 4 Connected to PIN 6
PINS 8, 7, 1 Connected together
If a Shielded cable is used, connect the shield to PIN 5

Figure 4: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter

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Kramer Electronics PIP-300, PIP-200xl user manual Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter

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Models Contents Figures Tables Quick Start IntroductionGetting Started Menu Items PIP-300 and PIP-200xl feature Overview Your Picture in Picture Inserter Machines Define the Picture in Picture Inserter machines PIP-200xl Picture in Picture Inserter PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter Feature Function Front Panel Picture in Picture Inserter FeaturesRear Panel Picture in Picture Inserter Features Installing on a Rack Before Installing on a Rack Connecting the PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter Connecting the PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter Connecting a PC Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter PIP-300 Main Menu Items Configuring and Operating your PIP-300Using the Menu Menu Item Function PIP-300 Menu Guide Mode Function Mode Submenu FeaturesPIP Sizing and Positioning Features Recommended PIP sizes Video Settings Submenu FeaturesPresets Submenu Features Labeling Submenu Size and position channels 1 and 3 as desired Displaying the Layers in the PIP ModePress Input button 1, or Downloading from the Internet Firmware UpgradeConnecting the PC to the RS-232 Port Upgrading Firmware Action area, select Erase then Program Technical Specifications PIP-200xl PIP-300 Communication Protocol1 Protocol Definitions Instruction Codes for the Communication Protocol # Hex Description Details of Instruction SET Instruction 0x11 Contrast Instruction 0x21 to Instruction 0x29 Labeling Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty 2900-000081 REV