Controller Connection; Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs To External Theater Components - Runco Video Xtreme VX-40d Owner's Operating Manual

Installation
RS-232 Controller
Connection
Connecting 12-Volt
Trigger Outputs to
External Theater
Components
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 DHD Controller; see Figure 3-13.
For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on
page 83.
TRIGGERS
1 2
Pb Pr Y S-Video 1
Component Video Video S-Video 2 RS-232 Out
to Automation/
Control System
or PC
Figure 3-13. RS-232 Control System Connection
If your VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d is equipped with a CineWide with AutoScope system,
connect the AutoScope lens motor to a 12-volt trigger output on the DHD Controller; see
Figure 3-14.
Similarly connect other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment (such as retractable screens or
screen masks) to the other trigger outputs.
IR
3
RS-232 Control
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5 4 3 2 1
9 8 6
7
2 Transmit Data
3 Receive Data
5 Ground
(none of the other pins are used)