Installation

Use a standard, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or home theater control/automation

RS-232 Controller

system (if present) to the RS-232 Control port on the DHD Controller; see Figure 3-9.

Connection

For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on

 

page 49.

 

5 4 3 2 1

 

 

 

TRIGGERS

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

IR

Pb

Pr

Y

S-Video 1

 

 

 

Component Video

Video

S-Video 2

RS-232 Out

RS-232 Control

9 8 7 6

2 Transmit Data

3 Receive Data

5 Ground

(none of the other pins are used)

to Automation/ Control System or PC

Figure 3-9. RS-232 Control System Connection

 

If your home theater contains equipment that responds to 12-volt triggers, connect them

Connecting 12-Volt

to the 12-volt trigger outputs as shown in Figure 3-10.

Trigger Outputs to

 

 

 

 

 

External Theater

 

 

TRIGGERS

 

 

Components

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

IR

 

Pb Pr

Y

S-Video 1

 

 

 

Component Video

Video

S-Video 2

RS-232 Out

RS-232 Control

 

3.5-mm mini plug

to 12-Volt trigger-activated equipment

Figure 3-10. Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs

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Runco PL-43DHD, PL-50DHD manual RS-232 Controller, Connection