Escient DVDM-300 Network Card User Manual


 
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FireBall™ DVDM-300 User’s Manual
Connecting Sony DVP-CX777ES CD/DVD Changers
FireBall requires that you connect each changer to the back panel using audio and control cables.
Follow these steps to connect your Sony CD/DVD changers to your FireBall:
1. An RS-232 serial null modem cable with female DB-9 connectors on each end is required for connecting a Sony CD/DVD
Changer.
2. Connect one end of the RS-232 serial cable into Communication Port number 1, on the back of your FireBall.
3. Connect the other end of the RS-232 serial cable into the “RS-232C” port on the back of your changer.
4. Locate the stereo RCA audio patch cable that came with your changer.
5. Connect one end of the RCA audio cable into the Analog In jacks number 1 on the back of your FireBall
6. Connect the other end of the RCA audio cable into the Analog Line Out jacks on the back of your changer.
If you have more than one changer, repeat these steps to
connect the additional changers to communications ports
and audio jacks 2 and 3 respectively.
For the best audio quality, you should also connect digital
optical or coax audio cables (not included) between your
changers and FireBall.
For the best video quality, you should also connnect
component video cables (not included) between your
changers and FireBall.
Note: Control Cable Pin-Outs and Requirements. FireBall
uses a standard null modem cable to connect between
it’s RS-232 COM ports and external changers and control
systems. Cables must be 25 feet or less in length.