Installation
30 Runco VX-2000d Owner’s Operating Manual
PRELIMINARY
Connecting a PC or
Automation System to the
DHD Controller
Use a standard, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or home theater control/automation
system (if present) to the RS-232 Control port on the DHD Controller; see Figure 3-11.
For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on
page 65.
Figure 3-11. RS-232 Control System Connection
Connecting 12-Volt
Trigger Outputs to
External Equipment
DHD Controller: If your home theater contains equipment that responds to 12-volt
triggers (such as a retractable screen or screen mask), connect them to the 12-volt trigger
outputs of the DHD Controller as shown in Figure 3-12.
For more information on using the DHD Controller triggers, refer to Triggers on page 51.
Figure 3-12. 12-volt Trigger Output Connections (from DHD Controller)
Pb Pr Y
Video
3
IR
RS-232 Control
S-Video 1
S-Video 2
12
TRIGGERS
RS-232 OutComponent Video
1
2
345
7
89 6
to Automation/Control Systemor PC
2 Transmit Data
3 Receive Data
5 Ground
(none of the other pins are used)
Pb Pr Y
Video
3
IR
RS-232 Control
S-Video 1
S-Video 2
12
TRIGGERS
RS-232 OutComponent Video
to other,
12-volt
trigger-activated equipment
(screen, screen mask etc.) Tip = +12V
Sleeve = Ground
3.5-mm
mini plug