Remote menu operation

An optional remote plug is available to enable operating the camera mode and set buttons by remote control. Confirm the plug is properly wired as indicated in the figure and connect it to the rear panel Remote connector. Do not connect anything to the unused Pins.

 

9

1

UP

 

 

8

 

10

2

 

 

 

SET

7

12

11

3

 

6

5

4

 

 

DOWN

 

 

 

Remote plug(option)

External key switch connections for remote operation

Keep the distance between the remote plug and external key switches to less than about 2 meters. Disconnect the remote plug from the camera Remote connector when not using the key switches.

NOTE

Be sure to switch off the camera power before connecting or disconnecting the remote plug.

Pin

Signal

Abbrev.

Remarks

1

Not connected

N.C.

Do not connect

 

 

 

 

2

Serial data input

Tx

Connect to RS-232C

 

 

 

data terminal

3

Serial data output

Rx

Connect to RS-232C

 

 

 

data terminal

4

Up key

UP

Key switch connection

 

 

 

 

5

Down key

DOWN

Key switch connection

 

 

 

 

6

Not connected

N.C.

Do not connect

 

 

 

 

7

Not connected

N.C.

Do not connect

 

 

 

 

8

Set key

SET

Key switch connection

 

 

 

 

9

Not connected

N.C.

Do not connect

 

 

 

 

10

GND

GND

Connect to RS-232C

 

 

 

ground

11

Not connected

N.C.

Do not connect

 

 

 

 

12

Not connected

N.C.

Do not connect

 

 

 

 

Remote operation with RS-232C

Signals 2, 3 and 10 can be used for control by personal computer. Consult dealer for retailed information.

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Hitachi KP-E500, KP-DE500 operation manual Remote menu operation, Remote plugoption, Remote operation with RS-232C

KP-DE500, KP-E500 specifications

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