AEQ DIGITAL COMMENTARY UNIT Customer's Manual page 106

4.5. Using the control software in a direct connection
The following section describes how a CU is configured and managed directly
by the control software without using a CCU.
To access at this option, the user must select the File option and the Direct
Connection sub-option at the menu bar. Before accessing this option, the
communications parameters must be set as described below.
4.5.1. Controlling a single Commentary Unit
To control a single CU, it is necessary for the computer to be connect to the
RS-232 port. The equipment features a chassis mounted female DB 9
connector for configuration by an external computer communicating through
RS-232 protocol. The active pins are:
RX 3
TX 2
GND 5
RTS 7
For details of the PC serial port connection, consult the appropriate computer
handbook.
The configuration parameters must be set using the Direct Setup screen,
similar to the CCU procedure as described in section 4.4.2. To access this
screen select the option Setup on the menu bar and the Direct connection sub-
option
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