Installation

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

RS-232 Controller

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

Connection

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

 

page 49.

 

 

 

 

 

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

If your home theater contains equipment that responds to 12-Volt triggers, connect it to the 12-Volt trigger outputs as shown in Figure 3-10.

Connecting 12-Volt Trigger

Outputs to External

Equipment

 

 

 

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

 

Sleeve = Ground

trigger-activated

 

 

 

 

Tip = +12V

 

equipment

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 3-10. Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs

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Vidikron VP-6500VHDA manual Connection, Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs to External Equipment

VP-6500VHDA, VP-6500VHD specifications

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