Harmonic Spectrum X Installation Manual

Also see for Spectrum X: Component replacement guide

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Connecting to an automation systemFigure 2-31: Connecting Spectrum X to an automation system1. Locate the DSUB 60 cable supplied with the Spectrum X.2. Attach the 60 pin connector of the DSUB cable to the DSUB connector on the Spectrum X.3. Attach two DB-9 connectors from the DSUB cable to customer-supplied DB-9 Male to Male extensioncables. These will be used for playout. Then connect the other ends of the extension cable to Playports of the automation system chassis.4. Attach the GPIO connector on the DSUB cable to a DB-9 splitter cable.5. Connect the DB-9 connections to the graphics control ports on the automation system.Related informationBreakout cable on page 114Connecting a MediaPort 7000 module to an automation systemIf you are using an automation system, connect any MediaPort 7000 modules you wish to control withautomation.NOTE: All automation systems differ in their array of control connectors and their methodsof interfacing with the Spectrum system. The following steps provide one example. Refer toyour automation system’s installation guide for interconnection details63 Spectrum System 8.4 Installation Guide