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 3-12.

 

 

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

 

 

page 61.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 3-12. RS-232 Control System Connection

Connecting 12-Volt

If your VX-4000d/VX-5000d is equipped with a CineWide with AutoScope system, or if

Trigger Outputs to

your home theater contains other devices that respond to 12-volt triggers (such as

External Theater

retractable screens or screen masks), connect them to the 12-volt trigger outputs as

Components

shown in Figure 3-13.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 CineWide with AutoScope system or other home theater components (screen, screen mask etc.)

Figure 3-13. Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs

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Runco VX-4000d, VX-5000d manual RS-232 Controller, Connection