Vidikron 85 User Manual

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Vidikron Vision 85 Owner’s Operating Manual
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Connecting a PC or 
Automation System to the 
VHD Controller
Use a straight-through, 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 VHD Controller; see 
Figure 3-15. 
For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on 
page 67.
Figure 3-15. RS-232 Control System Connection
Pb
Pr
Y
Video
3
IR
RS-232 Control
S-Video 1
S-Video 2
1
2
TRIGGERS
RS-232 Out
Component Video
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
6
to Automation/
Control System
or PC
2 Transmit Data
3 Receive Data
5 Ground
(none of the other pins are used)