Installation

Proceed as follows to connect the DHD Controller to the VX-44d/-55d, your video sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power.

When connecting your equipment:

Turn off all equipment before making any connections.

Use the correct signal cables for each source.

Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors that have them.

To access the connector panel, pull firmly on the cable access cover to open it.

Connect the HDMI and RS-232 outputs from the DHD Controller to the corresponding inputs on the VX-44d/-55d; see Figure 3-8.

3.7

Connections to the

VX-44d/-55d and DHD Controller

Connector Panel Access

Connecting the DHD

Controller to the

VX-44d/-55d

Serial No

Model

Video Processor / Controller

HDMI Out

 

 

 

 

SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE

CAUTION

!

 

 

INPUTS

 

 

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

 

 

 

 

DO NOT OPEN

R/Pr

G/Y

B/Pb

H

V

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR

TRIGGERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

 

 

 

 

 

HD1

 

 

 

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IR

 

 

 

 

 

HD2

 

 

 

 

R/Pr

G/Y

B/Pb

H

V

 

 

 

 

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

 

 

 

 

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

 

 

 

 

SDI

Pr

Y

S-Video 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pb

 

 

100-230VAC 50-60 Hz, 165 Watts Max

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

Option

Component Video

Video

S-Video 2 RS-232 Out

RS-232 Control

Made In USA

HDMI OUT

RS-232

OUT

Figure 3-8. Connecting the VX-44d/-55d to the DHD Controller

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Runco VX-55D, VX-44D manual Connections to VX-44d/-55d and DHD Controller, Connecting the VX-44d/-55d to the DHD Controller

VX-55D, VX-44D specifications

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