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Installation
RS-232 Controller
Connection
Connecting 12-Volt
Trigger Outputs to
External Theater
Components
Connecting to AC Power
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 VX-2i; see Figure 3-11.
For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on
page 41.
TRIGGERS
TRIGGERS
1
2
1
2
1
S-VIDEO 1
VIDEO
COMPONENT
Pb
Pr
Y
VIDEO
2
S-VIDEO 2
Pb
Pr
Y
VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO
to Automation/
Control System
or PC
Figure 3-11. RS-232 Control System Connection
If your VX-2i is equipped with a CineWide with AutoScope system, or if your home theater
contains other devices that respond to 12-volt triggers (such as retractable screens or
screen masks), connect them to the 12-volt trigger outputs as shown in Figure 3-12.
VIDEO
Pb
Pb
COMPONENT VIDEO
to CineWide with AutoScope
system or other home
theater components
(screen, screen mask etc.)
Figure 3-12. Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs
Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the VX-2i (AC
100V ~ 240V). Then, connect the other end to your AC power source.
3
IR
3
IR
S-VIDEO
CONTROL
RS-232
S-VIDEO
RS-232
CONTROL
TRIGGERS
TRIGGERS
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO 1
COMPONENT
Pr
Y
VIDEO
2
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO 2
Pr
Y
VIDEO
24
5
4
3
2
1
9
8
6
7
2 Transmit Data
3 Receive Data
5 Ground
(none of the other pins are used)
IR
IR
CONTROL
RS-232
RS-232
CONTROL
3.5-mm
mini plug
Runco VX-2i Owner's Operating Manual
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