User manual

Section 2: Installation and Setup

Mirage S+/HD/WU, Matrix S+/HD/WU, Christie HD/DS+/DW, DLV User Manual 2-15

020-100001-07 Rev. 1 (11-2009)

As an alternative to the projector’s keypad or remote, you may wish to communicate

with the projector using a PC or other controller. Such a device sends commands and

receives feedback via serial links (RS232 and RS422), Ethernet or GPIO

communications to the projector, all described below.

As desired, direct the projector’s IR remote keypad towards the display screen or the

projector’s IR sensors. Alternatively, connect a wired (tethered) version of the remote

to the 3.5mm RCA jack labeled as

REMOTE on the projector’s input panel. Note that

response to a wired keypad must also be enabled in the Communications menu—see

3.6, Adjusting System Parameters and Advanced Controls for more information.

There are two types of serial ports available on the projector: RS232 and RS422. You

can connect a device with a serial interface, such as a computer to either of these

connectors (not both) and control the projector remotely by entering specific serial

communication commands.

Connecting RS-232

The two nine-pin DIN connectors labeled RS232 IN and RS232 OUT on the input

panel are dedicated to serial communication (see Figure 2.10). Using the appropriate

serial communication cables (see Appendix B) connect the controlling source, such as

a personal computer to the RS232 IN connector. Then set the baud rate to match that

of the computer. Refer to Section 3 for details on changing the projector’s baud rate.

Figure 2.10. Connecting RS232

Connecting RS-422

If you wish to control the projector with a computer and or other controlling device

with RS-422 capability, connect a RS-422 serial communication cable between the

computer and the RS-422 port on the projector (see Figure 2.11). RS-422 is better

suited for serial communication over long distances then is RS-232 communication.

Use the RS-422 port only if your device had RS-422 capability – always

consult the literature provided with your equipment before connecting.

Connecting to the RS-422 port with incompatible equipment could damage

your projector.

2.4 Connecting

Communications

Remote Ke

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