Installation

RS-232 Connection: Connect the Display Control output from the DHD Controller to the RS-232input on the VX-44d/-55d. Use a standard, modular telephone cable with RJ11 plugs at both ends. On the VX-44d/-55d end, use the provided RJ11-to-DB9 adapter. This adapter is wired as shown in Figure 3-9.

RCV DATA

To/From

DHD

Controller

4

 

2

3

XMT DATA

3

 

 

 

To/From Projector

2

SIG GND

5

 

1, 6

NO CONNECTION

1, 4, 6,

7, 8, 9

 

 

6-position

DB9 Male

RJ11 Male

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

1

1

6

 

Figure 3-9. RS-232 Connection from the DHD Controller to the VX-44d/-55d

Connecting Source ➤

Connect your video sources to the DHD Controller as shown and described in the

Components to the DHD

sections that follow.

Controller

HDMI Source Connections: See Figure 3-10.

 

Tip

Note

Use the HDMI inputs whenever possible. This ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire signal path, from source component output into the projector.

You can also connect computers with DVI output to these inputs. Refer to Supported Timings on page 99 for a list of compatible input signals.

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VX-55D, VX-44D specifications

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