Installation

RS-232 Controller

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

Connection

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

page 47.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Connecting 12-Volt

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

Trigger Outputs to

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

External Theater

 

 

 

 

 

Components

 

 

TRIGGERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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-50XA manual RS-232 Controller, Connection