Roland V-1200HD Multi-Format Video Switcher - Manual (Page 28)

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Remote Control from an External Device
Using the RS-232 Connector
You can use the RS-232 connector to operate the V-1200HD from a
computer, touch panel, or other external control device.
Memo
For more information on how to operate the V-1200HD via
the RS-232 connector, refer to the “V-1200HDR/V-1200HD RCS
Remote Control Guide” (PDF) available for download at the
Roland website.
D-Sub 9-pin (male)
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
Pin number Signal name
1 N.C.
2 RXD
3 TXD
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 N.C.
Transmission method
Start-stop synchronization
(asynchronous mode), full-duplex
Communication speed
(baud rate)
9600 bps/38400 bps
Parity None
Data length 8 bit
Stop-bit length 1 bit
Code set ASCII
Flow control XON/XOFF
Cable Wiring Diagram
Wire the three lines of RXD, TXD, and GND as shown in the figure
below.
V-1200HD end Controller end
N.C.: 1 1:
RXD: 2 2: RXD
TXD: 3 3: TXD
DTR: 4 4:
GND: 5 5: GND
DSR: 6 6:
RTS: 7 7:
CTS: 8 8:
N.C.: 9 9:
* The connections between 4 and 6 and between 7 and 8 are
inside the V-1200HD.
* When connecting to a controlling device (such as an RS-232-
compatible computer), use a crossover cable.
Using the TALLY/GPIO Connector
You can use the TALLY/GPIO connector to control the V-1200HD
from an external device.
The TALLY/GPIO connector accommodates input and output of
control signals, and also tally-signal output.
* For detailed information on the TALLY/GPIO connector, refer to
“About the TALLY/GPIO Connector” (p. 29).
Roland website
http://proav.roland.com