Pioneer V8000 Command Reference Manual

DVD-V8000 Industrial DVD Player RS-232C C OMMAND R EFERENCE M ANUAL Manual Version 1.00 Jun 9, 2006 Pioneer Corporation Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc.
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FCC INFORMATION The equipment de scribed in this manu al has been tested and found to co mply with the limits for a Class B digital device i n accordance with the sp ecifications in Part 1 5 of FCC rules. These specifications are de signed to provide reasonabl e protection agai nst radio and television reception interference in a residenti al installation. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. To determine if your player is causing interf erence, turn the d evice OFF. If the player is causing the interference, try one or more of the following corrective measures: • verify the cables and conn ecto rs between compo nents are shielde d. • increase separation between the playe r and components. • connect the changer into an outlet or circuit different from that which the components are conne cted. • consult dealer or experie nced ra dio/television techni ci an for help. The Federal Communi cations Commission offers a handbook that may help you with eliminating interference. The handbook is titled Interference Handbook (stock number 004-000-00493-1) a nd may be ordered from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Warning: Any changes or modifications to this pr oduct that are not authorized by Pioneer could void the FCC Certification and neg at e the user’s authority to operate th e equipment. DOC CLASS B COMPLIANCE This digital apparatu s does not exceed the Cl ass B limits for ra dio noise emission s from digital apparatus set out in the ra dio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. SAFETY CAUTION Care should alway s be taken when working with electronic devi ces. To protect you and your DVD-V5000 player from damage or harm, it is important that you first read and then carefully follow the instructions in this documentation. Take particular ca re to heed all warnings and ca utions marked on t he unit and outlined in this do cument and the accompanying DVD-V5000 Industrial Player Operating Instructions . IGNORING ANY OR ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS MAY CAUSE INJURY TO THE PERSON(S) OPERATING THE EQUIPM ENT, DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR BOTH.
- i - Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 1 2. INTERFACE...................................................................................................................... ... 2 2.1 Interface Connector ................................................................................................... 2 2.2 Serial Interface Pin Specification ............................................................................... 2 2.3 Computer Control Functions ...................................................................................... 3 2.3.1 Serial Control (see Chapters 3, 4, 5 and 6) .................................................. 3 2.3.2 Extend Terminal Control (see Chapter 9) ..................................................... 3 2.3.3 External Power Control ................................................................................. 3 3. SERIAL CONTROL ............................................................................................................. 5 3.1 Serial Interface Specifications.................................................................................... 5 3.1.1 Signal Interface ............................................................................................. 5 3.1.2 Data Type ..................................................................................................... 5 3.1.3 Data Transfer Speed (Baud Rate) ................................................................ 5 3.2 Communication with a Computer ............................................................................... 5 3.3 Command and Status ................................................................................................ 6 3.4 Error Messages ......................................................................................................... 8 3.5 Initial Setting .............................................................................................................. 8 4. COMMAND STRUCTURE ................................................................................................... 9 4.1 Command Mnemonic ............................................................................................... 11 4.2 Argument ................................................................................................................. 11 4.3 Command String ...................................................................................................... 11 4.4 Status Returns ......................................................................................................... 12 4.5 Error Message ......................................................................................................... 12 4.6 Request Status Return ............................................................................................ 12 4.7 Timing ...................................................................................................................... 13 4.8 Start Timing Under Synchronized Playback (with several players) ......................... 14 5. COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................................ 15 5.1 Open ........................................................................................................................ 15 5.2 Close ........................................................................................................................ 15 5.3 Reject ....................................................................................................................... 15 5.3.1 Reject ....................................................................................................................... 16 5.4 Start ......................................................................................................................... 16 5.5 Play .......................................................................................................................... 17 5.6 Pause ....................................................................................................................... 18 5.7 Still (DVD, VCD) ...................................................................................................... 18 5.8 Step Forward (DVD, VCD) ....................................................................................... 19 5.9 Step Reverse (DVD) ................................................................................................ 19
Introduction - 2 - 5.10 Scan Forward .......................................................................................................... 20 5.11 Scan Reverse .......................................................................................................... 20 5.12 Scan Stop ................................................................................................................ 20 5.13 Multi-Speed Forward (DVD, VCD) ........................................................................... 20 5.14 Multi-Speed Reverse (DVD) .................................................................................... 20 5.15 Speed (DVD, VCD) .................................................................................................. 21 5.16 Search ..................................................................................................................... 22 5.17 Search & Play .......................................................................................................... 23 5.18 Stop Marker ............................................................................................................. 24 5.19 Lead-Out Symbol ..................................................................................................... 26 5.20 Clear ........................................................................................................................ 26 5.21 Frame (DVD)............................................................................................................ 27 5.22 Block Number (CD) .................................................................................................. 27 5.23 Time (excludes discs without Time Codes) ............................................................. 28 5.24 Chapter (DVD) ......................................................................................................... 28 5.25 Title (DVD) ............................................................................................................... 28 5.26 Index (CD) ............................................................................................................... 29 5.27 TRACK (CD, VCD)................................................................................................... 29 5.28 Select Subtitle (DVD) ............................................................................................... 29 5.29 Select Audio (DVD) .................................................................................................. 30 5.30 Select Aspect (DVD) ................................................................................................ 30 5.31 Select Angle (DVD) .................................................................................................. 30 5.32 Select Parental-Level (DVD) .................................................................................... 31 5.33 Audio Control (DVD, CD, VCD) ............................................................................... 31 5.34 Video Control ........................................................................................................... 32 5.35 Display Control ........................................................................................................ 33 5.36 Key Lock .................................................................................................................. 34 5.37 Stack Group Set (DVD)............................................................................................ 35 5.38 Command Stack Play (DVD) ................................................................................... 35 5.39 Stack Data Upload ................................................................................................... 36 5.40 Stack Data Download .............................................................................................. 39 5.41 Weekly Timer Data Upload ...................................................................................... 40 5.42 Weekly Timer Data Download ................................................................................. 47 5.43 Output Select ........................................................................................................... 48 5.44 DVD VR Play Mode （ DVD VR ）............................................................................ 48 5.45 Repeat Mode .......................................................................................................... 49 5.46 General Purpose Parameter .................................................................................... 49 5.47 Chapter Skip ............................................................................................................ 51 6. CURRENT PLAYER CONDITION REQUEST Descriptions ............................................ 52 6.1 P-Block Number Request ........................................................................................ 52
Introduction - 3 - 6.2 Title/Track Number Request .................................................................................... 52 6.3 Chapter Number Request (DVD) ............................................................................. 53 6.4 Time Code Request ................................................................................................. 53 6.5 Block Number Request (CD) ................................................................................... 53 6.6 Frame Number Request (DVD) ............................................................................... 54 6.7 Index Number Request (CD) ................................................................................... 54 6.8 Total Frame Request (DVD) .................................................................................... 55 6.9 TOC Information Request ........................................................................................ 55 6.10 Disc Region Code Request (DVD)........................................................................... 56 6.11 DVD Disc Status Request ........................................................................................ 56 6.12 CD Disc Status Request .......................................................................................... 57 6.13 Register A Set .......................................................................................................... 58 6.14 Register D Set ......................................................................................................... 60 6.15 Print Character ......................................................................................................... 60 6.16 Clear Screen ............................................................................................................ 61 6.17 Real Time Clock Set ................................................................................................ 61 6.18 Advanced Setup ...................................................................................................... 62 6.19 Communication Control Set ..................................................................................... 64 6.20 Player Active Mode Request.................................................................................... 64 6.21 Player Model Name Request ................................................................................... 65 6.22 Real Time Clock Request ........................................................................................ 65 6.23 Advanced Setup Request ........................................................................................ 66 6.24 Player Region Code Request .................................................................................. 66 6.25 CCR Mode Request ................................................................................................. 67 6.26 Input Number Request ............................................................................................. 67 6.27 Error Code Request ................................................................................................. 67 6.28 Input Unit Request ................................................................................................... 67 6.29 Register A Request .................................................................................................. 68 6.30 Register D Request ................................................................................................. 69 6.31 Menu Call (DVD) ...................................................................................................... 69 6.32 Numeric Button (DVD) ............................................................................................. 70 6.33 Button Select (DVD) ................................................................................................ 70 6.34 Enter Button (DVD) .................................................................................................. 71 6.35 Get Information (DVD) ............................................................................................. 72 6.36 Memory Data Upload ............................................................................................... 74 6.37 Return Firmware Version ......................................................................................... 75 7. OPERATING MODES ........................................................................................................ 76 7.1 Open ........................................................................................................................ 76 7.2 Park ......................................................................................................................... 76 7.3 Setup ....................................................................................................................... 76
Introduction - 4 - 7.4 Random Access ....................................................................................................... 76 7.5 Reject ....................................................................................................................... 77 8. DVD-V8000 INTERNAL REGISTERS ............................................................................... 78 8.1 Current Time/Frame ................................................................................................ 78 8.2 P-TIME ..................................................................................................................... 78 8.3 Current Title/Track (Current Chapter) ...................................................................... 78 8.4 Current Index ........................................................................................................... 78 8.5 Serial Digit Buffer ..................................................................................................... 78 8.6 Remote Control Use Address Flag .......................................................................... 78 8.7 Remote Control Digit Buffer ..................................................................................... 78 8.8 Remote Control Data Register ................................................................................. 79 8.9 Serial Use Address Flag .......................................................................................... 79 8.10 Search Time/Frame ................................................................................................. 79 8.11 Search Title/Track (Search Chapter) ....................................................................... 79 8.12 Search Index ............................................................................................................ 79 8.13 Mark Time/Frame .................................................................................................... 79 8.14 Mark Title/Track (Mark Chapter) .............................................................................. 79 8.15 Mark Index ............................................................................................................... 80 8.16 Video Control ........................................................................................................... 80 8.17 Audio Control ........................................................................................................... 80 8.18 Display Control ........................................................................................................ 80 8.19 Registers .................................................................................................................. 80 9. EXTEND TERMINAL CONTROL ...................................................................................... 82 9.1 Function Assignment ............................................................................................... 83 9.2 Function User Setting .............................................................................................. 85 9.3 Controller ................................................................................................................. 89 9.3.1 Simple Circuit ............................................................................................. 89 9.2.2 Diode Matrix Circuit .................................................................................... 90 10. ADDITIONAL NOTES ........................................................................................................ 91 Appendix A - Complete Command List by Name .................................................................. 92 Appendix B - Complete Command List by Mnemonic........................................................... 94 Appendix C - DVD Command List ........................................................................................... 96 Appendix D - CD Command List .............................................................................................. 98 Appendix E - VCD Command List ......................................................................................... 100 Appendix F - Error Codes ...................................................................................................... 102 Appendix G - SPECIFICATIONS OF RS-232 TRANSCEIVER............................................... 103
Introduction - 1 1. INTRODUCTION This document defines the RS-232C command protocol for the Pioneer DVD-V8000 Industrial DVD Player. The DVD-V8000 is capable of playing DVD, CD and VCD discs. The device has t hree control methods, front panel, remote control or computer interface through the RS-232C serial port. This manual addresses the various commands and precautions required when using the Pioneer DVD-V8000 player with a computer. Please refer to the DVD-V8000 Operating Instructions for details on operating the unit via the front pan el and/or remote control. Chapter Number Description Chapter 2 describes the Interface Connector Specifications and the computer control features of the DVD-V8000 Chapter 3 discusses Baud Rate Settings, Interface Operation, Control Protocol, and Internal Operation via computer Chapter 4 explains the Player Command Structure in detail Chapter 5 reviews each command in detail Chapter 6 defines Address and Player Condition requests Chapter 7 relates to the various operating modes Chapter 8 discusses the internal registers Chapter 9 details the extend terminal control functions CAUTION: The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Computer Control - 2 2. INTERFACE 2.1 Interface Connector A computer may be connected to the DVD-V8000 using a 15-pin D-Sub connector (e.g., a JAE DALC-J15SAF connector with suitable plug such as the JAE DA-15PF-N) to the RS-232C serial port or to the parallel port. This unit is also equipped with 9pin connector for serial control. In advanced setup user can choose which port to be used f or serial control depends on the cable availability. Either 9pin cross cable or conventional 15pin ca ble(same cable to be used with DVD-V7400) are available. The factory default setup is 15pin. The pins are identified below: 2.2 Serial Interf ace Pin Specification 15-pin D-Sub connector Pin # Terminal Input/Output Function 1 GND -- ground 2 TxD Output send data 3 RxD Input receive data 4 DTR Output data terminal ready 5 POWER Input external power control 6 SW1 Input 7 SW2 Input 8 SW3 Input 9 SW4 Input 10 SW5 Input 11 SW6 Input 12 SW7 Input 13 SW8 Input 14 DLTST Input used only for servicing the unit – do not connect 15 STOP ST Out p ut PLAY/STOP status
Computer Control - 3 Refer to the instruction manual about ‘STOP ST’. 9-pin D-Sub connector Pin # Terminal Input/Output Function 1 NC 2 RxD Input receive data 3 TxD Output send data 4 DTR Output data terminal ready 5 GND -- ground 6 NC 7 RTS Output 8 CTS Input CTS is returned to RTS as it is. 9 NC 2.3 Computer Control Functions 2.3.1 Serial Control (see Chapters 3, 4, 5 and 6) The player and computer are based upon the RS-232C protocol and are connected through the TxD, RxD, DTR and GND terminals. 2.3.2 Extend Terminal Control (see Chapter 9) Control the player with the Extend Terminal Switches (SW#). Even if the Key Lock is set (active), the extend terminal control is available. 2.3.3 External Power Control Control the player’s power with the Power Pin within the Interface Connector. If the player detects a high signal throughput (100m/sec or more) during the Standby mode, the player powers ON. If the player detects the same signal during the Power ON mode, the player powers OFF and switches to the Standby mode. The specifications for the Power pin are as follows: Maximum Input Voltage Less Than 12V High Level Signal More Than 3.3V Low Level Signal Less Than 0.5V Standby mode more than 100 msec Power ON
Computer Control - 4 Power ON mode more than 100 msec Power OFF Check the Key Lock condition. If the Key Lock mode is active, the player ignores the control (refer to the K ey Lock command description).
Computer Control - 5 3. SERIAL CONTROL 3.1 Serial Interface Specifications 3.1.1 Signal Interface The signal interface is a standard RS-232C connection. 3.1.2 Data Type Data Length: 8 bit Stop Bit: 1 bit Parity bit: No Parity 3.1.3 Data Transfer Speed (Baud Rate) The data transfer speed may be set to either 4800, 9600 or 19200 baud through the A dvanced Setup Menu screen or with the Advanced Feature Menu Set command (refer to the DVD-V8000 Operating Instructions for command descript ion). NOTE: The factory default is 4800 baud; however, the player memorizes the transfer speed each time the power is cycled. 3.2 Communication with a Computer The DVD-V8000 communicates to the computer through the RS-232C port using pins 2 and 3 for communication and Pin 1 for grounding in case of using 15-pin D-sub connector or Pin 5 for grounding in case of using 9-pin D-sub connector. Control or “handshaking” lines other than the TxD and RxD connections are not required. Please refer to the diagram below for clarification. Computer DVD-V8000 TxD Pin 3 - RxD RxD Pin 2 - TxD GND Pin 1 - GND Some computers require the CTS port to be set to HIGH during communication. It is best to connect the CTS and DSR port on the computer to the DTR port on the player. During normal operation the player’s DTR is set to HIGH thus the unit is able to receive a command at any time. In case of using 15-pin D-sub connector
Computer Control - 6 3.3 Command and Status During normal operation, when a computer transmits commands to a DVD- V8000, the player responds with the status message, ‘execution complete’. Example COMPUTER DVD-V8000 (1) “Search to Frame 1000” ⇒ (2) Search Execution ⇐ (3) Complete (4) “Play to Frame 2000” ⇒ (5) Play Execution ⇐ (6) Complete NOTE: The length of a command string is limited to 32 characters. Please refer to COMMAND STRUCTURE for additional information. When using a computer to control the DVD-V8000 player, follow the command protocols listed below: • ASCII characters are used for actual commands and status response • Command mnemonic is expressed as two (2) ASCII characters • Uppercase letters are recommended; however, usually there are no distinctions between the uppercase and lowerca se letters • Some commands require an argument (e.g. Chapter number or speed) • Use a command as the terminator of an argument The player executes a command as soon as the carriag e return <CR> is received. The <CR> acts as the command line terminator. Example CH<CR> : Set Chapter for address mode 10SE<CR> : Search to Chapter 10 The player has a command buffer, which stores a command string o f up to 32 characters in length. Example 10SE 20PL<CR> : Search to Chapter 10 then play to 20 The command string enters the buffer with the first character and contin ues sequentially from left to right. When the <CR> is entered, the commands are executed sequentially beginning with the first command in the buffer. In the example above, the first command is 10SE. NOTE: The player ignores codes in the command string such as <SPACE>
Computer Control - 7 or <LF> (line feed) which have no affect on the player. NOTE: Some commands, sent after a specialty command which includes an AUTOSTOP setting, (PL, MF, MR, etc.), cause the player to execute the new command before the AUTOSTOP is enacted (see Chapter 5, Command Descriptions). When all the commands in a string hav e finished executing, the player transmits or returns the "complete" message that is represented by the capital letter R . The player returns an R after a command has been executed. This response is called the Automatic Status. The Automatic Status signals the computer program to send the next comm and. If this function is not used, the command processing Time must be taken into consideration before the next command is sent. If an error occurs, the player returns an error message such as E04. The message indicates an error has occurred as well as the type of error. Error messages are in the form of EXX where XX represents a 2-digit error code. In some cases, an incorrect command sends t he player to Search within a non-recorded area and the player returns an error message. Use the Request Status function to determine the unit’s current status (actual player hardware failures are rare). • ?P to determine the Active mode of the player • ?X, ?M, ?H, ?S to determine the player information, model name, player region code, the setting of Advanced Setup Menu, etc. • ?F, ?T, ?C, or ?R to determine the current Frame, Time, Chapter, Title/Track number, respectively. • ?V, ?K, ?G, ?Y, or ?Q to determine the disc information, disc type, total Frame number, TOC information, etc. The status functions are summarized below: Status Reporting Auto Status Auto Completion Error Indication Message Request Sta tus
Computer Control - 8 3.4 Error Messages If an error occurs during a command execution, the player r eturns an error code. The table below lists each code with a description of the error: Code Message Description E00 Communication error Communication Line Error due to fram ing error or buffer overflow E04 Feature not available Non-Usable Function has been tried – either the command mnem onic is wrong or the command can not be used in this m ode E06 Missing argument Correct param eter is not specified E11 Disc does not exist There is no disc in the tray E12 Search error Search addre ss is missin g E15 Picture stop Playback has been stopped by VOBU Still while in the Auto Play mode E16 Interrupt by other device The command(s) sent via the serial line were not executed before command s were sent from the front panel buttons and/or remote control E99 Panic Unrecoverabl e Error occurred – po ssible that a disc cannot be loaded and /or playing does not continue 3.5 Initial Setting The following table provides the default internal register and switch settings. Take care when setting the required parameters for an application progra m. Register/Switch Setting at Power ON Video Switch 1 : ON Audio Switch 3 : Audio 1 Display Switch 0 : OFF Address mode 1 : Time Speed Parameter 15 : 1/4 Speed CCR 3 : Mode 3 Register A 3 : Title/Chapter and Frame Display (DVD) Track/Time Display (CD, VCD) Register D 0 : CR
Operating Modes - 9 4. COMMAND STRUCTURE The DVD-V8000 supports the commands listed below. COMMAND SUPPORTING FORMATS No. Page Name Mnemonic DVD- Video DVD- VR CD VCD 5.1 P15 Open OP X X X X 5.2 P15 Close CO X X X X 5.3 P15 Reject RJ X X X X 5.4 P16 Start SA X X X X 5.5 P17 Play (adrs) PL X X X X 5.6 P18 Pause PA X X X X 5.7 P18 Still ST X X X 5.8 P19 Step Forward SF X X X 5.9 P19 Step Reverse SR X X 5.10 P20 Scan Forward NF X X X X 5.11 P20 Scan Reverse NR X X X X 5.12 P20 Scan Stop NS X X X X 5.13 P20 Multi-Speed Forward (adrs) MF X X X 5.14 P20 Multi-Speed Reverse (adrs) MR X X 5.15 P21 Speed arg SP X X X 5.16 P22 Search adrs SE X X X X 5.17 P23 Search & Play adrs SL X X X X 5.18 P24 Stop Marker adrs SM X X X X 5.19 P26 Lead Out Symbol LO X X X X 5.20 P26 Clear CL X X X X 5.21 P27 Frame FR X 5.22 P27 Block Number BK X 5.23 P28 Time TM X X X X 5.24 P28 Chapter CH X X 5.25 P28 Title TI X X 5.26 P29 Index IX X 5.27 P29 Track TR X X 5.28 P29 Select Subtitle arg SU X 5.29 P30 Select Audio arg AU X X 5.30 P30 Select Aspect arg AP X 5.31 P30 Select Angle arg AG X 5.32 P31 Select Parental-Level arg PT X 5.33 P31 Audio Control arg AD X X X X 5.34 P32 Video Control arg VD X X X X 5.35 P33 Display Control arg DS X X X X 5.36 P34 Keylock arg KL X X X X 5.37 P35 Stack Group Set arg GP X X 5.38 P35 Command Stack Play arg BS X X 5.39 P36 Command Stack Data Upload BU X X X X 5.40 P39 Command Stack Data Download BD X X X X 5.41 P40 Weekly Timer Data Upload WU X X X X 5.42 P47 Week ly Timer Data Download WD X X X X
Operating Modes - 10 5.43 P48 Output Select arg OS X X X X 5.44 P48 DVD VR Play Mode arg VP X X 5.45 P49 Repeat Mode arg RM X X X 5.46 P49 General Purpos e Pa rameter arg >A,>B,,,>Z X X X X arg _A,_B,,,_Z X X X X arg <A,<B,,,<Z X X X X 5.47 P51 Chapter Sk ip arg SK X X X X 6.1 P52 P-Block Number Req uest ?A X X X X 6.2 P52 Title/Track Numbe r Request ?R X X X X 6.3 P53 Chapter Num ber Request ?C X X 6.4 P53 Time Code Request ?T X X X X 6.5 P53 Block Number Re que st ?B X 6.6 P54 Frame Num ber Request ?F X 6.7 P54 Index Number Re que st ?I X 6.8 P55 Total Frame Req ue st ?Y X X 6.9 P55 TOC Information Re quest ?Q X X X X 6.10 P56 Disc Region Code Request ?G X 6.11 P56 DVD Disc Status Request ?V X X 6.12 P57 CD Disc Status Request ?K X X 6.13 P58 Register A Set (Display) arg RA X X X X 6.14 P60 Register D Set (TxD Term) arg RD X X X X 6.15 P60 Print Charac ter arg PR X X X X 6.16 P61 Clear Screen CS X X X X 6.17 P61 Real Time Clock Set WW X X X X 6.18 P62 Advanced Setup arg MS X X X X 6.19 P64 Communication Control Set arg CM X X X X 6.20 P64 Player Active Mode Request ?P X X X X 6.21 P65 Player Model Name Request ?X X X X X 6.22 P65 Real Time Clock Request ?W X X X X 6.23 P66 Advanced Setup Request ?S X X X X 6.24 P66 Player Region Code Request ?H X X X X 6.25 P67 CCR Mode Request ?M X X X X 6.26 P67 Input Number Request ?N X X X X 6.27 P67 Error Code Request ?E X X X X 6.28 P67 Input Unit Request #I X X X X 6.29 P68 Register A Request $A X X X X 6.30 P69 Register D Request $D X X X X 6.31 P69 Menu Call arg MC X 6.32 P70 Numeric Button arg NB X 6.33 P70 Button Select arg CU X 6.34 P71 ENTER Button (arg) ET X 6.35 P72 Get Information arg GI X 6.36 P74 Memory Data Upload MU X X X X 6.37 P75 Firmware Version Request ?Z X X X X NOTE: arg (argument) or adrs (address) prefaces a command with an argument or address parameter. If the arg or adrs is in parentheses ( ) , the parameter is optional.
Operating Modes - 11 4.1 Command Mnemonic Each command is expressed as two (2) ASCII characters. There is n o distinction between uppercase and lowercase letters except when the Character st rings are in a PR command. 4.2 Argument An Argument, expressed in either ASCII characters or ten digits, consists of either an address or an integer. A Control Register uses an integer value to set a specified value or condition. If a command requires an argument, it is always placed before the command. Example : N 1 N 2 N 3 Minimum 000 ~ Maximum 300 (except MS command) Minimum 000 ~ Maximum 2047 (Only MS command) NOTE: If a command requires an argument but one is no t supplied, the player returns an error message. An Address can be a Title, a Chapter, a Tr ack, a Frame Number, or a Time Code depending upon how the address flag is set. The Address must not exceed ten characters and/or digits. Address Type Media Type Format Range (Min-Max) Title Number DVD N 1 N 2 1 ~ 99 Chapter Number DVD N 1 N 2 1 ~ 99 Frame Number DVD N 1 N 2 N 3 N 4 N 5 N 6 1 ~ 999999 DVD N 1 N 2 N 3 N 4 N 5 a 0 ~ 599:59 Time Code CD/VCD N 1 N 2 N 3 N 4 b 0 ~ 99:59 Track Number CD/VCD N 1 N 2 1 ~ 99 Block Number CD N 1 N 2 N 3 N 4 N 5 N 6 c 0 ~ 995974 4.3 Command String A command string consists of multiple commands on one line. The maximum length of a command string is 32 characters. All command strings are terminated by the Carriage Return <CR> code (0DH hex). Example : FR2000SE 2300PL<CR> NOTE: Assign the following commands individually. a N 1 N 2 N 3 minutes N 4 N 5 seconds. b N 1 N 2 minutes N 3 N 4 seconds. c N 1 N 2 minutes N 3 N 4 seconds N 5 N 6 Block.
Operating Modes - 12 • Print Character [PR] • Stack Data Upload [BU] • Stack Data Download [BD] • Memory Data Upload [MU] Once the <CR> termination command is added to the string, the command string is executes from left to right in sequential order. If an error occurs during the execution of a String, the remainder of the string following that command is ignored. If a new command string is input before the current string executes completely, the current string is aborted and the remaining commands are cleared. To cancel an executing string, send the termination command <CR> alone. If a new command without [?*], [#*] or [$*] is input while playing the current command stack, the remaining commands are cleared. The DVD-V8000 does not accept other commands during the execution of a Search command, returning an E04 error message. After issuing a Search command, wait until the Return (R) status appears before issuing another command. An exception to this rule is the Mark Frame Play command (i.e. FR1200PL), when it is unnecessary to wait for the R status before sending additional commands. 4.4 Status Returns The completion message used in the Automatic Status is R . Example: R<CR> 4.5 Error Message An error message consists of an E followed by a two-character error code. Example: EN 1 N 2 <CR> The error message occurs when the given command cannot be processed. 4.6 Request Status Return In response to a single request command, the status returns as a line of letters terminated by <CR>.
Operating Modes - 13 If multiple commands are sent within the same String, the player r eturns a separate status value upon completion of each command. A status value is a character string with a <CR> termination code. Example: ?C?F<CR> ⇒ 02<CR> 10260<CR> When the command is at the end of the co mmand string, the R within the completion message is omitted. Example: ST?F<CR> ⇒ 23005<CR> (completion omitted) Example: ?FST<CR> ⇒ 23005<CR>R<CR> (not omitted) 4.7 Timing A player needs a brief period afte r receiving a command before returning a Status Value or “R <CR>”. It is defined as follows: T1 represents the time between the termination of the command string <CR> received and the beginning of the command execution. It is approximately 35ms maximu m. T2 represents the time for executing the command, depending upon the command type and the player’s condition. In case of a status request command such as “?F”, T2 requires less than 1ms. T3 represents the time that is needed for transferring data (TxD) per byte. It requires a maximum of 6ms per b yte. In case of the return data for “?F” request, a player is supposed to be back 8 bytes data, that is composed of 7 digit Frame number and “<CR>”. In this case the tra nsfer time of each byte is not exactly the same wi th 6ms, it takes usually around 10ms for transferring 8 bytes data total, and it is supposed to take less than 20ms. Example: RxD P L <CR> T1 T2 Ex ecution TxD R <CR> T3
Operating Modes - 14 4.8 Start Timing Under Synchronized Playback (with several players) To synchronize each playback to External Refere nce Sync Signal among several players, issue the PL command after a ll players have finished the Search. The next chart indicates the when to issue the PL command. When the player executes a Search (SE command) and it returns a completion message, there is a brief period when the player ignores a PL command. Issue a PL command at least 300ms after the command completion. After issuing a PL command, there may be a brief period before synchronized playback starts. If all players receive a PL command after a Search but before the PLAY command is issued (see follo wing example), then playback is synchronized after a pause of approximately four fields which is less than one Frame in length. When the player receives a PL command during the Unspecified Area (see below), the playback might start at the timing A field, or it might start at the timing B. Thus, this playback location is called an Unspecified Area. Only the PL command under external synchronization, is executed during the V sync timing. Example: The video output under external synchronization delays for one field to the black burst signal input to EXT SYNC IN terminal. In the above figure, the field of black burst at the playback start timing is second field, but the field of the video output from DVD-V8000 is first field. S E <CR> R<CR> PL<CR> > 300 msec Playback start 2nd field 1st field 4 fields Waits PLAY command Unspecified area, 7mse c Ext.Sync. field condition A B
Operating Modes - 15 5. COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS 5.1 Open Function : Door Opens (Tray Ejects) Format : OP Explanation : If the command is sent while the player is in the Park mode, the tray ejects and the player enters the Open mode. After the tray is ejected, the player returns a completed status message. If the player is in any mode other than Open or Park, the disc stops, the player enters Open mode and the door opens. If the player is already in Open mode, an error message is returned. Execution: String Status Return DVD player OP<CR> R<CR> Park mode to Open mode 5.2 Close Function : Door closes (Tray closes) Format : CO Explanation : If the command is sent while the player door is open, the door closes then the player enters the Park mode. After the door closes, the player returns the completed status message. If the player is in any mode other than Open or if the player door is already closed, an error message is returned. Execution : String Status Return DVD player CO<CR> R<CR> Open mode to Park mode 5.3 Reject Function : Disc rotation stops Format : RJ Explanation : If the command is sent while the player is in Random Access mode or Setup mode, the player enter s Reject mode and the disc stops
Operating Modes - 16 rotating. Once the disc completely stops, the player enters Park mode and returns the completed status message. If the command is sent while the player is in Pa rk mode, the player enters the Open mode and the tray extends. Execution : String Status Return DVD player RJ<CR> R<CR> Random Access mode to Park mode NOTE: Sending a second Eject command causes the player to open the tray. 5.3.1 Reject Function : Disc rotation stops Format : 99RJ Explanation : If the command is sent while the player is in Random Access mode or Setup mode, the player enter s Reject mode and the disc stops rotating. Once the disc completely stops, the player enters Park mode and returns the completed status message. If the command is sent while the player is in Park mode, t he player returns the completed status message immediately without entering Open mode. 5.4 Start Function : Disc rotation starts Format : SA Explanation : If the comm and is sent while the player is in Open, Park or Reject mode, the player immediately enters Setup mode and the disc begins spinning up. The player is ready for playback when the device reaches the beginning of the program (DVD, CD or VCD disc pa uses or stills at the first Track). The player returns the completed status when the disc pauses or stills. If the player receives the command wh ile playing a menu, the player returns an error message. However, if the disc program does not allow new commands once playback begins, the player ignores the command. Execution : String Status Return DVD player SA<CR> R<CR> Park mode to Pause mode SA<CR> E11<CR> Open mode to Park mode Error – No disc in tray
Operating Modes - 17 5.5 Play Function : Pictures and sound are reproduced (Option - Auto Stop) Format : (Address)PL Explanation : If the command is sent while the player is in Open mode, a DVD disc plays according to the menu selection or from the first Title if a menu is absent. If the command is sent while the player is in Park, or Reject mode, a DVD disc plays from the first Title. A CD/VCD disc plays from the first Track. The player returns the completed status message after playback begins. If the player is in Random Access m ode when the Play command is sent, the player enters Play mode and returns the completed status message. The Play is the only mode in which audio plays back simultaneously with video. If an address is specified, an Auto Stop occurs on the selected sequence. The specified address is written as a Mark Frame or Mark Time and is compared with the current address. If the current address matches the specified address, the player enters Still mode and return s the completed status message. If the Frame count difference is le ss than 24 Frames between the present Frame and the specified Frame, the player returns an E06 error message and the marker is not set. The Auto Stop command is canceled if another command is sent bef ore the player reaches the specified address. When this occurs, the player enters normal Play mode (the Stop Marker command is similar in function to Auto Stop). If a VOBU Still is detected before the pl ayer reaches the specified a ddress, the player enters Still mode and returns an error message. However, if the disc program does not allow a stop, the player ignores the command and it returns an error message.
Operating Modes - 18 The available address modes are listed below: Address Mode DVD Video DVD VR CD VCD FR (Frame) X TM (Tim e) X X X X CH (Chapter) X X TI (Title) X X BK(Block) X IX(Index) X TR (Track) X X Execution : String Status Return DVD player PL<CR> R<CR> Park mode to Play mode TM0325PL<CR> plays to 3 minutes 25 seconds Pause mode to Play mode R<CR> Play mode to Still mode Special case : When address mode is chapter and the address is followed by - (hyphen) during playing DVD Video, player makes special behavior. For example, when the command CH5-PL is e xecuted, the player enters still mode 2 or 3 frames before entering chapter 5. 5.6 Pause Function : Playback ceases temporarily Format : PA Explanation : If the command is sent while the player is in Random Access mode, the pause occurs at the current disc location. The player returns the completed status message immediately. In Pause mode, Still and Video Squelch are ACTIVE. However, if the disc program does not allow a pause, the player ignores the command and returns an error message (E04). Execution : String Status Return DVD player PA<CR> R<CR> Play mode t o Pause mode PL<CR> R<CR> Return to Play mode 5.7 Still (DVD, VCD) Function : Playback is stopped on a selected visual Format : ST
Operating Modes - 19 Explanation : If the command is sent while the player is in Random Access mode, playback stops at the current disc position and the player enters Still mode. The player returns the completed status message immediately. However, if the disc program does not allow a pause, the player ignores the command and returns an error message (E04). Execution : String Status Return DVD player ST<CR> R<CR> Play mode to Still mode PL<CR> R<CR> Return to Play mode 5.8 Step Forward (DVD, VCD) 5.9 Step Reverse (DVD) Function : Playback is moved forward or in reverse by one Frame Format : SF (Step Forward) SR (Step Reverse) Explanation : If the command is sent while the player is in Random Access mode, the picture moves one Frame forward or one Frame in reverse. After the move is accomplished, the player enters Still mode and returns the completed status message. If the disc program does not allow a pause, the player ignores the command and returns an error message (E04). NOTE: A Video CD disc does not support the Step Reverse command Execution : String Status Return DVD player SF<CR> Still mode Moves 1 Frame forward R<CR> Still mode SRSRSR<CR> Still mode Moves 3 Frames backwards R<CR> Still mode
Operating Modes - 20 5.10 Scan Forward 5.11 Scan Reverse 5.12 Scan Stop Function : Playback moves quickly forward or in reverse Format : NF (Quick Forward scanning of the disc) NR (Quick Reverse scanning of the disc) NS (Stop Quick Forward/Reverse scanning and return to normal playback) Explanation : If the command is sent while the player is in Random Access mode, the screen proceeds forward (NF) or in reverse (NR) quickly. When scanning is finished, the player resumes the Random Access mode and returns the completed status message. If the SCAN command is sent while the player is in Fast Forward or Reverse Playback, the player enters Scan mode. Once the NS command is sent, the player resets to the normal Playback mode and returns the completed status message. Execution : String Status Return DVD player NF<CR> or NR<CR> R<CR> Play mode t o Scan mode NS<CR> R<CR> Return to Play mode 5.13 Multi-Speed Forward (DVD, VCD) 5.14 Multi-Speed Reverse (DVD) Function : Playback occurs at the speed specified in the Speed Register (Option - Auto Stop) Format : (Address)MF (Multi-Speed Forward) (Address)MR (Multi-Speed Reverse) (Address > 0) Explanation : If the player is in Rando m Access mode when the command is executed, the player enters Multi-Speed mode and returns the completed status message immediately. While in Multi-Speed mode, pictures are reproduced at the speed specified by the Speed Register. No audio tracks are played during Multi-Speed playback. NOTE: These speeds are approximate values only.
Operating Modes - 21 If an address is specified, an Auto Stop occurs on the selected sequence. The specified address is written as a Mark Frame or Mark Time and is compared with the current address. If the current address matches the specified address, the player enters Pause or Still mode and returns the completed status message. This command functions in a similar manner as the Stop Marker command. If another command is issued before the player reaches the specified Address, the Auto Stop command is canceled and the play er enters normal Multi-Speed mode. However, if the disc program does not allow a pause, the player ignores the command. NOTE: DVD offers only fixed speed reverse. VCD offers 1/2 to 1/16 speed forward only. Sometimes, depending on its forward speed, VCD Multi-Speed Forward may finish several frames earlier than the target address because playback does not rely on Frame counts. Sometimes an Auto Stop command within a Multi-Speed command misses the specific address. Depending upon when the command is sent, a playback address may be missed by a maximum of ten-Blocks. The available address modes in each disc type are listed below: Address Mode DVD Video DVD VR CD VCD FR (Frame) X TM (T i me) X X X CH (Chapter) X X TI (Title) TR (Track) X Execution : String Status Return DVD player MF<CR> R<CR> Play to Multi-Speed mode TM0325MF<CR> Play to 3 min. 25 sec with Multi-Speed mode R<CR> Still mode 5.15 Speed (DVD, VCD) Function : Specifies the speed for Multi-Speed playback Format : Integer SP
Operating Modes - 22 Explanation : The command rewrites the contents of the Speed Register and returns the completed status message. The current mode of the player remains the same. The speed parameter indicates the number of fields per second. The range is 0 through 90 with a default value of 15. The r elationship between the integer, speed parameter and the actual speed of the player is as follows: Integer Speed Parameter Speed 60 46~90 1/1 30 23~45 1/2 15 12~22 1/4 7 6~11 1/8 4 3~5 1/16 1 0~2 STEP1 NOTE: When ‘REV STEP/REV PLAY’ is set to ‘Resolution’ in ADV.SETUP, DVD only offers fixed reverse speeds which varies from about 1/8 to about 1/16 depending on the transfer rate. NOTE: VCD only offers 1/2 to 1/16 forward speeds. Reverse speed is not available for VCD. Speeds are approximate values only. Execution : String Status Return DVD player 4SPMF<CR> R<CR> Play mode to 1 / 16 speed forward 30SP<CR> R<CR> Multi-Speed to ½ Multi-Speed 4SPMR<CR> R<CR> Slow speed reverse 5.16 Search Function : Search to specified address Format : Address SE Explanation : The specified address is written into the Search Register in accordance with the current Search address mode. When the Search command is sent to the player, the specified address is compared with the current address. The pick-up is moved so that the difference becomes 0. Upon reaching the specified address, the player enters the Pause mode for a CD or the Still mode for other disc types. The player then returns the completed status message. If the player misses the specified address o r can not find it, an error message (E06 or E12) is returned. However, if the disc program disallows a Time, Chapter or Title Search, the player ignor es the
Operating Modes - 23 command and an error message (E04) is returned. In addition, if the disc program blocks the Pause command, the player ignores the command. The DVD-V8000 does not accept other commands during the execution of a Search command, returning an E04 error message. After issuing a Search command, wait until the Return (R) status appears before issuing another command. An exception to this rule is the Mark Frame Play command (i.e. FR1200PL), when it is unnecessary to wait for the R status before sending additional commands. The available address modes are listed below: Address Mode DVD Video DVD VR CD VCD FR (Frame) X TM (Tim e) X X X X CH (Chapter) X X TI (Title) X X BK(Block) X IX(Index) X TR (Track) X X Execution : String Status Return DVD player FR4500SE<CR> Play mode Search to Frame 4500 R<CR> Still mode (DVD) CH5SE<CR> Play mode Search to Chapter 5 R<CR> Still mode TR2SE<CR> Play mode Searches to Track 2 R<CR> Still mode (VCD) 5.17 Search & Play Function : Searches to specified address and starts to play immediately Format : Address SL Explanation : The specified address is written into an appropriate register according to the Address. The pla yer then compares the address with the current address. The pick-up moves so that the difference becomes 0. The player plays a disc immediately after reaching the specific address. In case the player misses or fails to locate the address, it ret urns an error code (E06 or E12). If Frame is selected in Address Mode, the player ignores the command.
Operating Modes - 24 The available address modes are listed below: Address Mode DVD Video DVD VR CD VCD FR (Frame) TM (Tim e) X X X X CH (Chapter) X X TI (Title) X X BK(Block) X IX(Index) X TR (Track) X X Execution : String Status Return DVD player CH5SL<CR> Play mode R<CR> Search Chapter 5 and Play TR2SL<CR> R<CR> Search Track 2 and Play 5.18 Stop Marker Function : Stop Marker is set to the specified address Format : Address SM Explanation : The specified address is written into the Mark-Frame Register or Mark-Chapter Register in accordance with the address specification flag. The player returns the completed status message immediately. The Stop Marker is cleared when the player reaches the marked address via a Play command, a Multi-Speed operation or other action. The player enters the Pause mode (CD) or the Still mode (other disc types) with no messages returned. However, if the disc program does not allow a pause, the player ignores the command. If the Frame count difference is le ss than 24 Frames between the present Frame and the stop marker address, the player returns an E06 error message and the marker is not set. A Time Code or Chapter Number request notes if the player reaches the marked address. The Clear and Reject commands remove the marker.
Operating Modes - 25 The Stop Marker is the same in functionality as the Play (or Multi-Speed) Auto Stop commands. The primary difference is when the player return a status message. The Auto Stop command returns the completed status message when the player reaches the marked address. The Stop Marker command returns the message as soon as the Stop Marker is set. The available address modes are listed below: Address Mode DVD Video DVD VR CD VCD FR (Frame) X TM (Tim e) X X X X CH (Chapter) X X TI (Title) X X BK(Block) X IX(Index) X TR (Track) X X Execution : String Status Return DVD player TM0325SMPL<CR> R<CR> Pause mode to Play mode MF<CR> R<CR> Multi-Speed mode PL<CR> R<CR> Play mode plays to 3 minutes 25 seconds ⇒ Still mode Special case : When address mode is chapter and the address is followed by - (hyphen) during playing DVD Video, player makes special behavior. Refer to the page of PL command for detail.
Operating Modes - 26 5.19 Lead-Out Symbol Function : Lead-Out is set for an address Format : LO Command <CR> Explanation : This symbol can be used in place of a Time Code or a Frame number as a target address for the Search or Auto Stop functions. If the player has read the Table of Contents (TOC) from a disc, the Lead-Out Address or Frame Number can be translated into the lead-out Time. The Lead-Out Search command on a CD or VCD disc stops the player at the end of a program area prior to the read-out area while the Lead-Out Search command on a DVD disc stops the player at the end of this Title. NOTE: On a VCD disc, the Search address is set several seconds prior to the lead-out point because the Lead-Out command requires t he player to read video data in advance. Execution : String Status Return DVD player LOSE<CR> R<CR> Search to Still mode ?T<CR> 13642<CR> Time code in program end area LOPL<CR> R<CR> Continue playing to lead-out and then return R<CR> 5.20 Clear Function : Clears the digit buffer or mode Format : CL Explanation : The command clears the digit buffer content (input value) and returns the completed status message immediately. The comma nd releases the Auto Stop or the Stop Marker modes and returns the completed status message immediately. After the commands are released, the player begins normal playback. But the command does not release the Multi Speed command. The Clear command releases the Repeat mode and erases the Command Stack selections.
Operating Modes - 27 Execution : String Status Return DVD player FR22000CL2300SE<CR> Play mode searches to Frame 2300 R<CR> Still mode TM500SMPL<CR> R<CR> Play with Stop Marker CL<CR> R<CR> Stop Marker is released and player begins normal playback 5.21 Frame (DVD) Function : Address specification flag is set to Frame Format : FR Explanation : Address assignment proceeds Frame by Frame. All subsequent addresses are handled as a Frame number. NOTE:The player returns E04 when pl aying Video Recording format DVD. Execution : String Status Return DVD player FR123450SE<CR> searches to Frame 123450 Play to Search mode R<CR> Still mode 5.22 Block Number (CD) Function : Address specification flag is set to Block Format : BK Explanation : Address assignment proceeds by Block. All subsequent addresses are handled as a Block number. 1 second consists of 75 Blocks. The player is unable to Search to a Block Number on VCD disc. Execution : String Status Return DVD player BK243020SE<CR> searches to 24 min, 30 sec, 20 Blocks Play to Search mode R<CR> Pause mode
Operating Modes - 28 5.23 Time (excludes discs without Time Codes) Function : Address specification flag is set to Ti me Format : TM Explanation : Address assignment proc eeds by Time Code. All subsequent addresses are handled as a Time Code. (please refer to section 8.10 Serial Use Address Flag) Execution : String Status Return DVD player TM12345SE<CR> Search to 123 min, 45 sec Play to Search mode R<CR> Still mode [maximum number for time is 5-digits in l ength (99959)] 5.24 Chapter (DVD) Function : Address flag is set to Chapter Format : CH Explanation : Address assignment proceeds by Chapter number. All subsequent addresses are handled as a Chapter number. If the Chapter number is not recorded on the disc, an error message is ret urned. (please refer to section 8.10 Serial Use Address Flag) Execution : String Status Return DVD player CH23SE<CR> Search to Chapter 23 Play to Search mode R<CR> Still mode 5.25 Title (DVD) Function : Address flag is set to Title Format : TI Explanation : Address assignment proceeds by Title. All subsequent addresses are handled as a Title number. (please refer to section 8.10 Serial Use Address Flag) Execution :
Operating Modes - 29 String Status Return DVD player TI5SE<CR> Search to Title 5 Play to Search mode R<CR> Still mode 5.26 Index (CD) Function : Address flag is set to Index Format : IX Explanation : Address assignment proceeds by Index. All subsequent addresses are handled as an Index number. (please refer to 8.10 Serial Use Address Flag) Execution : String Status Return DVD player IX1204SE<CR> Search to Index 4, Track 12 Play to Search mode R<CR> Pause mode (CD) 5.27 TRACK (CD, VCD) Function : Address flag is set to Track Format : TR Explanation : Address assignment proc eeds by Track. All subsequent addresses are handled as a Track number. (please refer to section 8.10 Serial Use Address Flag) Execution : String Status Return DVD player TR15SE<CR> Search to Track 15 Play to Search mode R<CR> Pause mode 5.28 Select Subtitle (DVD) Function : Set Subtitle Format : Integer SU Explanation : The command sets the Subtitle (caption). The player allows up to 32 subtitles for playback. If an unavailable number is selected, the player returns an E06 error message.
Operating Modes - 30 Execution : String Status Return DVD player Play mode 0SU<CR> R<CR> Subtitle off 5.29 Select Audio (DVD) Function : Select Audio Format : Integer AU Explanation : The command selects the audio channel (Audio Track). The player allows up to 8 audio channels for playback. If an unavailable number is selected, the player returns an E06 error message. NOTE: If the setting is 0, the Audio Mute is ON. Execution : String Status Return DVD player Play mode 0AU<CR> R<CR> Audio Mute ON 5.30 Select Aspect (DVD) Format : Select Aspect Ratio Function : Integer AP Explanation : The command sets the Aspect Ratio for playback. The three ratios are Pan & Scan, Letter Box or Wide. If a disc does not offer video output options, the player returns an E04 error message. Argument Aspect Ratio (Video output) 1 Pan & Scan 2 Letter Box 3 Wide 5.31 Select Angle (DVD) Function : Select Angle Format : Integer AG Explanation : The comma nd selects a viewing angle. The player allows up to 9 angles (1AG through 9AG) for playback. If an unavailable angle is selected, the player returns an error message (E04 or E06).
Operating Modes - 31 Execution : String Status Return DVD player Play mode 1AG<CR> R<CR> Angle is cha nged 5.32 Select Parental-Level (DVD) Function : Set Parental Level Format : Integer PT Explanation : The command sets the parental level. The player allows up to 8 levels for playback. If an unavailable level is selected, the player returns an error message. Note: The player accepts this command only when playing a DVD disc. 5.33 Audio Control (DVD, CD, VCD) Function : Control Audio Output Format : Integer AD Explanation : The command allows changes to the audio output from the default value then returns the completed status message. The player resets to the default value when the tray opens or when the power cycles. NOTE: The player automatically resets the audio control to 3 (Audio 1), when it is powered ON. And the player resets the audio control to 7 when CD or VCD is loaded. The output channel assignment for each integer (argument) is listed below: Argument DVD CD 1 VCD 0 Off Off Off 1 Audio 2 --- --- 2 Audio 3 --- --- 3 Audio 1 --- --- 4 Off Off Off 5 Audio 5 L L 6 Audio 6 R R 7 Audio 4 Stereo Stereo
Operating Modes - 32 When playing DVD VR with bilingual audio, the output channel assignment for each integer (argument) is listed below: Argument DVD VR with bilingual 0 Off 1 --- 2 --- 3 --- 4 Off 5 Main 6 Sub 7 Main Sub Execution : String Status Return DVD player 5AD<CR> R<CR> audio output = Stereo becomes audio output = Audio 5, L-ch 5.34 Video Control Function : Video switch is turned ON / OFF Format : Integer VD Explanation : The command switches the video output ON or OFF then returns the completed status message. The default is 1 (video ON). The squelch switch adjusts the video output when the video control is ON (during playback). If the player is in Park or Pause mode, the video output is OFF and the color background is displayed. When the Video Control is set to 0 (OFF), the video is squelched at all times. Argument Function Video Switch 0 OFF OFF 1 ON ON Execution : String Status Return DVD player 0VD<CR> R<CR> Video Switch = ON Video Switch = OFF
Operating Modes - 33 5.35 Display Control Function : Character display is turned ON / OFF Format : Integer DS Explanation : The player rewrites the Display Con trol Register (argument) then returns the completed status message. The default r egister value is 0 (display switched OFF). Arguments can display User's Area Characters, Title Number, Time Code, Chapter Number and Audio Output information. Display changes are restricted when Argument 1 is set through the serial connection. The remote control is blocked from changing the on-screen display. NOTE: The displayed Frame number attempts to auto-correct to the actual Frame number, however, Frames cont inue to advance during playback. Argument Function 0 OFF 1 Displays user’s area that is set by Register A 2 When playing DVD: Title, Number of total Title, play time Remain time and total time based on each Title Audio, Subtitle, Angle When playing CD/VCD: Track, Number of total Track, play time Remain time and total time based on each Title 3 When playing DVD: Chapter, Number of total Chapter, play time Remain time and total time based on each Chapter Transfer rate When playing CD/VCD: Play time, remain time and total time based on D isc Execution : String Status Return DVD player 1DS<CR> R<CR> Display Switch = OFF to Display Switch = ON Display condition is set on Register A 3DS<CR> R<CR> Display condition = 3 0DS<CR> R<CR> Display Switch = OFF
Operating Modes - 34 5.36 Key Lock Function : The key lock switches ON / OFF Format : Integer KL Explanation : The command enables/disables the remote control and access through the front panel. LCD button and the keys of EXTEND TERMINAL can’t be disabled by this command. Integer is 1 digit or 5 digits. In case of 1 digit : If the key lock switch is set to 1, all buttons (front panel and remote control) including the power control are di sabled and REMOTE CONTROL and FRONT KEY in ADV.SETUP are set to Disable. Use this setting for a PC- controlled player to lessen interference from outside sources such as remote controls. If the key lock switch is set to 2, only the tray open button/key is disabled and the OP command no longer controls the tray. And the setting of TRY in ADV.SETUP is set to Disable. Thus, after p owering OFF the player, the locked tray protects the disc from unauthorized personnel. VIDEO CONTROL VIDEO DEMODULATOR VIDEO OUT VIDEO SW DISPLAY CONTROL CHARACTER GENERATOR DISPLAY SW FRAME Number TIME Number CHAPTER Number. TRACK Number TITLE Number USER’S
Operating Modes - 35 Argument Function 0 Unlock 1 Locks all keys include p ower 2 Locks only tray open Execution : String Status Return DVD player 1KL<CR> R<CR> Key Lock ON OKL<CR> R<CR> Key Lock OFF (unlocked) 2KL<CR> R<CR> Tray Open Lock ON In case of 5 digits : Format 1C 1 C 2 C 3 C 4 KL Ｃ １ Tray Lock 1 : O N 0:OFF Ｃ ２ PASS THROUGH-MONITOR key Lock 1:ON 0:OFF Ｃ ３ PASS THROUGH-VIDEO key Lock 1:ON 0:OFF Ｃ ４ PASS THROUGH -AUDIO key Lock 1:ON 0:OFF Other keys are unlocked. The default setting of PASS THROUGH key lock is OFF. 5.37 Stack Group Set (DVD) Function : Set the Command Stack Group Format : Integer GP Explanation : The comma nd sets the stack group for execution or access. It is added in conjunction with the [BS] (COMMAND STACK PLAY) command. 1 to 300, decimal system integer number is used in the argument. 5.38 Command Stack Play (DVD) Function : Execute Command Stack Format : Integer BS Explanation : The command executes the Command stack group after specifying the group number with the GP command. The player returns an E06 error message if the BS command is issued with an unknown or unspecified group/step number. 1 to 300, decimal system integer number is used in the argument.
Operating Modes - 36 Execution : String Status Return DVD player 25GP16BS<CR> R<CR> Execute from group 25/step 16 5.39 Stack Data Upload Function : Reads the data in the player: Command Stack data Format : BU Explanation : The player, while in Park mode, sends the data to the computer after sending the command. The Communication flows as shown below. (N=9320) Computer DVD player ---BU<CR>---> <---R<CR>---- <--1st byte data-- <--2nd byte data-- ~ <--(N-1)th byte data-- <--Nth byte data<CR>-- <---R<CR>---- Format of the data: BP Contents Numbers of bytes 0 - 1 (1) Total number of the transfer data (fixed number = 2468H) 2 bytes 2 - 3 (2) The version of this data format (fixed value) 2 bytes 4 - 5 (3) Command #1 Search Pointer 2 bytes 6 - 7 Command #2 Search Pointer 2 bytes ~ ~ ~ 600 - 601 Command #299 Search Pointer 2 bytes 602 - 603 Command #300 Search Pointer 2 bytes 604 - 605 (4) Number of Next Command Data 2 bytes 606 - 607 (5) Number of Next Co mmand Group 2 bytes 608 - 1207 (6) fixed data ffH 600 bytes 1208 - 1213 (7) fixed data ffH 6 bytes
Operating Modes - 37 1214 - 1215 (8) Next Data Address 2 bytes 1216 - 9315 (9) Command Stack Data 8100 bytes 9316 - 9319 (10) Checksum 4 bytes (1) Fixed data: indicates the total data bytes of this transfer with HEX digits 2468H = 9320 (2) Fixed data: indicates the version of this data format is (0200H) now To avoid errors, this code must remain intact. Do not change any digits within this code. (3) indicates the head address of the #Nth Command Stack dat a The head address is a relative address. The base address is (BP = 1216) and (BP = 1216) is the head byte of the Command Stack Data in this format. (N = 1 ~ 300) If the data of #Nth is invalid, it shows (ffffH). (4) indicates the numbers of the registered Command Stacks It is available from 0 to 299 in a HEX digit format. (5) indicates the group number of the next Command Stack It is available from 0 to 299 in a HEX digit format. (6) Fixed data: (7) Fixed data: (8) indicates the head address of the next Command Stack data The head address is a relative add ress. The base address is (BP = 1216) and (BP = 1216) is the head byte of the Command Stack Data in this format. (9) Comprises the body of the data (10) checksum of the data that indicates the result of adding up BP 0 through BP 9315 and shows in HEX (double word) format Format of Command Stack data in the data: The length of Command Stack data is 16 bytes. This is a fixed length. Each byte is made up of aH (upper nibble) and one digit of the command (lower
Operating Modes - 38 nibble). The command length is available up to 16 digits. If the command length is less than 16 digits, it fills with (00H). Example: Segment Play Comman d : Title 02, from Frame 3600 to Frame 4800 > 4020036000048007 BP Data Explanations 1216 COMMAND_SRP #n a4H 1 a0H 2 a2H 3 a0H 4 a0H 5 a3H 6 a6H 7 a0H 8 a0H 9 a0H 10 a0H 11 a4H 12 a8H 13 a0H 14 a0H 15 a7H *COMMAND_SRP #n : Command #n Search Pointer Outline of command : Command has these formats as follows. DVD 4 digits command (sets the player, the video and the audio control) DVD 6 digits command (sets the attribute control) DVD 10 digits command (Chapter Search Command) DVD 12-digit command (Chapter Segment Play) DVD 14-digit command (Frame Search) DVD 16-digit command (Segment Play) The following four command functions in Command Stack are not regulated in Barcode Format. These commands are regulated as follows. 1) End of Group mark: The first byte is (ffH), the others are (00H) 2) REPEAT: (49a3H) 3) WAIT: (4bxxxxH) 4) GOTO: (4axxxxH)
Operating Modes - 39 5) PASS THROUGH KEY Disable - 4c17H Enable – 4c06H 6) PASS THROUGH 4cxxxxH *Refer to the Barcode Format Execution : String Status Return DVD player BU<CR> Park mode R<CR> 20e40010....02 6743<CR> Receives the command and starts the transfer of the data, 9320 bytes (ends with <CR>) R<CR> 5.40 Stack Data Download Function : Sends the following data to the player; Command Stack data Format : BD Explanation : The computer sends Command Stack data to the Parked player if a disc is in the tray. Refer to the descriptions of Command Stack Data Upload. The Communication flows as follows. (N=9320) Computer DVD player ---BD<CR>---> <---R<CR>---- --1st byte data--> --2nd byte data--> ~ --(N-1)th byte data--> --Nth byte data<CR>--> <---R<CR>---- Execution : String Status Return DVD player BD<CR> Park mode 20e40010....0267 43<CR> R<CR> Receives the command and starts the receiving data, 9320 bytes. It ends with <CR>.
Operating Modes - 40 R<CR> 5.41 Weekly Timer Data Upload Function : Reads the data of the Weekly Timer in the player. Format : WU Explanation : The player sends the Weekly Timer data to the computer if the player is Parked and if a disc is in the tray. The Communication flows as follows. Flow of the communication : Computer DVD player ---WU<CR>---> <---R<CR>---- <--1st byte data-- <--2nd byte data-- ~ <--245th byte data-- <--246th byte data<CR>-- <---R<CR>---- Format of the data : BP Contents Numbers of bytes 0 - 1 (1) Total number of the transfer data. (fixed number = 00f6H) 2 bytes FIRST PAGE 2 (2) Set the mode on Monday 1 bytes 3 (3) Set the ON hour on Monday 1 bytes 4 Set the ON minute on Monday 1 bytes 5 (4) Set the OFF hour on Monday 1 bytes 6 Set the OFF minute on Monday 1 bytes 7 (5) 00 (fixed data = 00H) 1 bytes 8 (6) Upper digit of Title number or Stack group number searched on Mon. (set with BCD) 1 bytes 9 Lower digit of Title number of Stack group number searched on Mon. (set with BCD) 1 bytes
Operating Modes - 41 10 (7) Upper digit of Chapter number searched on Mon. (set with BCD) 1 bytes 11 Lower digit of Chapter number searched on Mon. (set with BCD) 1 bytes 12 (2) Set the mode on Tuesday 1 bytes ~ (3) - (7) ~ ~ 22 (2) Set the mode on Wednesday 1 bytes ~ (3) - (7) ~ ~ 32 (2) Set the mode on Thursday 1 bytes ~ (3) - (7) ~ ~ 42 (2) Set the mode on Friday 1 bytes ~ (3) - (7) ~ ~ 52 (2) Set the mode on Saturday 1 bytes ~ (3) - (7) ~ ~ 62 (2) Set the mode on Sunday 1 bytes 63 (3) Set the ON hour on Sun. 1 bytes 64 Set the ON minute on Sun. 1 bytes 65 (4) Set the OFF hour on Sun. 1 bytes 66 Set the OFF minute on Sun. 1 bytes 67 (5) 00 (fixed data = 00H) 1 bytes 68 (6) Upper digit of Title number or Stack group number searched on Sun. (set with BCD) 1 bytes 69 Lower digit of Title number of Stack group number searched on Sun. (set with BCD) 1 bytes 70 (7) Upper digit of Chapter number searched on Sun. (set with BCD) 1 bytes 71 Lower digit of Chapter number searched on Sun. (set it with BCD) 1 bytes 72 (2) Set the mode on all days during a week 1 bytes 73 (3) Set the ON hour on all days during a week 1 bytes 74 Set the ON minute on all days during a week 1 bytes 75 (4) Set the OFF hour on all days during a week 1 bytes 76 Set the OFF minute on all days during a week 1 bytes 77 (5) 00 (fixed data = 00H) 1 bytes 78 (6) Upper digit of Title number or 1 bytes
Operating Modes - 42 Stack group number searched on all days during a week (set with BCD) 79 Lower digit of Title number of Stack group number searched on all days during a week (set with BCD) 1 bytes 80 (7) Upper digit of Chapter number searched on all days during a week (set with BCD) 1 bytes 81 Lower digit of Chapter number searched on all days during a week (set with BCD) 1 bytes SECOND PAGE 82 (2) Set the mode on Monday 1 bytes 83 (3) Set the ON hour on Monday 1 bytes 84 Set the ON minute on Monday 1 bytes 85 (4) Set the OFF hour on Monday 1 bytes 86 Set the OFF minute on Monday 1 bytes 87 (5) 00 (fixed data = 00H) 1 bytes 88 (6) Upper digit of Title number or Stack group number searched on Mon. (set with BCD) 1 bytes 89 Lower digit of Title number of Stack group number searched on Mon. (set with BCD) 1 bytes 90 (7) Upper digit of Chapter number searched on Mon. (set with BCD) 1 bytes 91 Lower digit of Chapter number searched on Mon. (set with BCD) 1 bytes 92 (2) Set the mode on Tuesday 1 bytes ~ (3) - (7) ~ ~ 102 (2) Set the mode on Wednesday 1 bytes ~ (3) - (7) ~ ~ 112 (2) Set the mode on Thursday 1 bytes ~ (3) - (7) ~ ~ 122 (2) Set the mode on Friday 1 bytes ~ (3) - (7) ~ ~ 132 (2) Set the mode on Saturday 1 bytes ~ (3) - (7) ~ ~ 142 (2) Set the mode on Sunday 1 bytes 143 (3) Set the ON hour on Sun. 1 bytes 144 Set the ON minute on Sun. 1 bytes 145 (4) Set the OFF hour on Sun. 1 bytes
Operating Modes - 43 146 Set the OFF minute on Sun. 1 bytes 147 (5) 00 (fixed data = 00H) 1 bytes 148 (6) Upper digit of Title number or Stack group number searched on Sun. (set with BCD) 1 bytes 149 Lower digit of Title number of Stack group number searched on Sun. (set with BCD) 1 bytes 150 (7) Upper digit of Chapter number searched on Sun. (set with BCD) 1 bytes 151 Lower digit of Chapter number searched on Sun. (set it with BCD) 1 bytes 152 (2) Set the mode on all days during a week 1 bytes 153 (3) Set the ON hour on all days during a week 1 bytes 154 Set the ON minute on all days during a week 1 bytes 155 (4) Set the OFF hour on all days during a week 1 bytes 156 Set the OFF minute on all days during a week 1 bytes 157 (5) 00 (fixed data = 00H) 1 bytes 158 (6) Upper digit of Title number or Stack group number searched on all days during a week (set with BCD) 1 bytes 159 Lower digit of Title number of Stack group number searched on all days during a week (set with BCD) 1 bytes 160 (7) Upper digit of Chapter number searched on all days during a week (set with BCD) 1 bytes 161 Lower digit of Chapter number searched on all days during a week (set with BCD) 1 bytes THIRD PAGE 162 (2) Set the mode on Monday 1 bytes 163 (3) Set the ON hour on Monday 1 bytes 164 Set the ON minute on Monday 1 bytes 165 (4) Set the OFF hour on Monday 1 bytes 166 Set the OFF minute on Monday 1 bytes 167 (5) 00 (fixed data = 00H) 1 bytes 168 (6) Upper digit of Title number or Stack group number searched on 1 bytes
Operating Modes - 44 Mon. (set with BCD) 169 Lower digit of Title number of Stack group number searched on Mon. (set with BCD) 1 bytes 170 (7) Upper digit of Chapter number searched on Mon. (set with BCD) 1 bytes 171 Lower digit of Chapter number searched on Mon. (set with BCD) 1 bytes 172 (2) Set the mode on Tuesday 1 bytes ~ (3) - (7) ~ ~ 182 (2) Set the mode on Wednesday 1 bytes ~ (3) - (7) ~ ~ 192 (2) Set the mode on Thursday 1 bytes ~ (3) - (7) ~ ~ 202 (2) Set the mode on Friday 1 bytes ~ (3) - (7) ~ ~ 212 (2) Set the mode on Saturday 1 bytes ~ (3) - (7) ~ ~ 222 (2) Set the mode on Sunday 1 bytes 223 (3) Set the ON hour on Sun. 1 bytes 224 Set the ON minute on Sun. 1 bytes 225 (4) Set the OFF hour on Sun. 1 bytes 226 Set the OFF minute on Sun. 1 bytes 227 (5) 00 (fixed data = 00H) 1 bytes 228 (6) Upper digit of Title number or Stack group number searched on Sun. (set with BCD) 1 bytes 229 Lower digit of Title number of Stack group number searched on Sun. (set with BCD) 1 bytes 230 (7) Upper digit of Chapter number searched on Sun. (set with BCD) 1 bytes 231 Lower digit of Chapter number searched on Sun. (set it with BCD) 1 bytes 232 (2) Set the mode on all days during a week 1 bytes 233 (3) Set the ON hour on all days during a week 1 bytes 234 Set the ON minute on all days during a week 1 bytes 235 (4) Set the OFF hour on all days during a week 1 bytes
Operating Modes - 45 236 Set the OFF minute on all days during a week 1 bytes 237 (5) 00 (fixed data = 00H) 1 bytes 238 (6) Upper digit of Title number or Stack group number searched on all days during a week (set with BCD) 1 bytes 239 Lower digit of Title number of Stack group number searched on all days during a week (set with BCD) 1 bytes 240 (7) Upper digit of Chapter number searched on all days during a week (set with BCD) 1 bytes 241 Lower digit of Chapter number searched on all days during a week (set with BCD) 1 bytes 242 - 245 Checksum 4 bytes (1) Fixed data: indicates the total data bytes of this transfer with HEX digit 00f6H = 246 byte (2) indicates the player mode when the player turns ON It specifies the player mode as follows. Upper nibble 4: The player will seek the Title and Chapter that is written in the data 8: The player will execute the Stack that is specified in the dat a Lower nibble (indicates the day) 0: Monday 1: Tuesday 2: Wednesday 3: Thursday 4: Friday 5: Saturday 6: Sunday 7: ALL (3) indicates the hour that the player’s power turns ON The hour (expressed as 00 through 23) is used with the minutes (expressed as 00 through 59). The ffH means that the hour is not written.
Operating Modes - 46 (4) indicates the minute that the player’s power turns ON The minute minutes (expressed as 00 through 59) is used with the hour. The ffH means that the minute is not written. (5) Fixed data: 00H (6) indicates the upper and lower digit of Title number or Stack group number according to the player mode in which it is written (refer to 2) When the upper nibble of the mode is 4, it indicates a Title number. When the setting is 8, it indicates a Stack group number (shown with BCD). (7) indicates the upper and lower digit of Chapter number or Stack group number according to the player mode in which it is written (refer to 2) When the upper nibble of the mode is 4, it indicates a Chapter number. When the setting is 8, it fixes 00H as upper and 01H as lower (shown with BCD). (8) checksum of the data that indicates the result of adding from BP 0 to BP 242 (shown with HEX (double word)) Example : Monday, Turning ON at 8:30 (AM) and turning OFF at 17:20 (5:20 PM) / seek Title 20, Chapter 5 Tuesday, Turning ON at 9:30 only. Execute Stack group 123. BP Data Explanations 0 00H 1 4cH 2 40H The mode of Monday 3 08H 8 o’clock (Hour to turn ON ) 4 30H 30 minutes (Minute to turn ON) 5 17H 17 o’clock (Hour to turn OFF) 6 20H 20 minutes (Minute to turn ON) 7 00H Fixed data 8 00H The upper digit of Title number
Operating Modes - 47 9 20H The lower digit of Title number 10 00H The upper digit of Chapter number 11 05H The lower digit of Chapter number 12 81H The mode of Tuesday 13 09H 9 o’clock 14 30H 30 minutes 15 ffH 16 ffH 17 00H Fixed data 18 01H The upper digit of Stack group 19 23H The lower digit of Stack group 20 00H Fixed data 21 01H Fixed data 22 ~ ~ ~ Execution : String Status Return DVD player WU<CR> Park mode R<CR> 004c4008....00 1ab6<CR> Receives the command and starts the transfer of the data, 246 bytes. It ends with <CR>. R<CR> 5.42 Weekly Timer Data Dow nload Function : Sends the Weekly Timer data to the player Format : WD Explanation : The computer writes the Weekly Timer data while the player is Parked. Refer to the description for Weekly Timer Data Upload.
Operating Modes - 48 The Communication flows as follows. Computer DVD player ---WD<CR>---> <---R<CR>---- --1st byte data--> --2nd byte data--> ~ --245th byte data--> --246th byte data<CR>--> <---R<CR>---- Execution : String Status Return DVD player WD<CR> Park mode 004c4008....001a b6<CR> R<CR> Receives the command and starts the transfer of the data, (246 bytes) then ends with <CR> R<CR> 5.43 Output Select Function : Switch the composite video outputs and analog audio output. Format : Integer OS Explanation : Integer is 3 digits(C 1 C2 C3 ). C 1 MONITOR OUT 0 ： DVD 1： EXT IN 9： hold C 2 VIDEO OUT 0 ： DVD 1： EXT IN 9 ： hold C 3 AUDIO OUT 0 ： DVD 1： EXT IN 9 ： hold Execution : String Status Return DVD player 911OS<CR> R<CR> MONITOR OUT keeps the current condition, VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT switches to EXT IN. 100OS<CR> R<CR> MONITOROUT switches to EXT IN, VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUTswitches to DVD. 5.44 DVD VR Play Mode （ DVD VR ） Function : Set the playing mode of DVD Video Recording format.
Operating Modes - 49 Format : Integer VP Explanation : This command is available only for DVD VR （ Video Recording format ） . In other case player returns the error E04. And this command is available in stop mode. If player receives this command in other mode, player returns error E04. The default setting is original mode. Argument Function 0 O r i g i n a l m o d e 1 Play List mode 5.45 Repeat Mode Function : Set the repeat mode Format : RM Explanation : Player sets the repeat mode according to the address mode and returns the complete status. In case of invalid address mode player returns the error E04. When address mode is 'Title' : Title Repeat When address mode is 'Chapter' : Chapter Repeat When address mode is 'Track' : Track Repeat Others : Invalid Execution : String Status Return DVD Player TI3SLRM<CR> R<CR> Search title 3 and play in title repeat mode. TI4SECH5SLRM<CR > R<CR> Search chapter 5 of title 4 and play in chapter repeat mode. NOTE : This command functions only to set the repeat mo de and makes no limitation for execution of next command. Therefore the repeat mode can be canceled by next command. For example, when player receives TI3SLRM command, title repeat mode is set. But when TI4SL command is executed after that, title repeat mode is canceled. If it is need to play title 4 in title repeat mode, it is need to send RM command again. 5.46 General Purpose Parameter
Operating Modes - 50 DVD-V8000 has the 26 internal parameters(parameter A,B,C, ･･･ ,Z) and has the commands to operate the parameters as below. command to substitute value for the parameter command to read the parameter command to refer the parameter The ranges of the value which can be substituted for the parameter A - Z are 0 - 99999999. Function : Substitute value for the parameter Format : Integer>A Substitute for parameter A Integer>B Substitute for parameter B ･･････････ Integer>Z Substitute for parameter Z Function : Refer the parameter Format : _A Refer parameter A _B Refer parameter B ・・・・・・・・・・ _Z Refer parameter Z Function : Return value of the parameter Format : <A Return value of parameter A <B Return value of parameter B ・・・・・・・・・・ <Z Return value of parameter C
Operating Modes - 51 Execution : String Status Return DVD Player 1>A<CR> R<CR> Substitute 1 for parameter A 2>B<CR> R<CR> Substitute 2 for parameter B 5>C<CR> R<CR> Substitute 5 for parameter C 6>D<CR> R<CR> Substitute 6 for parameter D 5000>E<CR> R<CR> Substitute 5000 for parameter E 6000>F<CR> R<CR> Substitute 6000 for parameter F TI_ASE<CR> R<CR> Search title 1 (same as TI1SE) CH_CSE_DPL<CR> R<CR> Search chapter 5 and play to chapter 6 (same as CH5SE6PL) TI_BSE<CR> R<CR> Search title 2 ( same as TI2SE) FR_ESE_FPL<CR> R<CR> Search frame 5000 and play to frame 6000 (same as FR5000SE6000PL) <A 00000001<CR> Return the value of parameter A <F 00006000<CR> Return the value of parameter F 5.47 Chapter Skip Function : Chapter / Track skip Format : Integer SK Explanation : Search the previous chapter, current chapter or next chapter corresponding to the argument. When a search is prohibited, an error E04 is returned. Argument Function 1 Search the next chapter 2 Search the previous chapter 3 Search the current chapter
Operating Modes - 52 6. CURRENT PLAYE R CONDITION REQUEST DES CRIPTIONS 6.1 P-Block Number Request Function : The command returns information for the following groups: DVD – Title Numbers, Chapter Numbers, Time CD/VCD – Track Numbers, Index Numbers, Block Numbers, Time Format : ?A Explanation : If the P-Block Number Request command is sent to a DVD disc, Title numbers, Chapter numbers and Time Code information are grouped together then the data is returned in a single r eport. A request sent to a CD/VCD disc returns Track numbers, Index numbers, Block numbers and Time Codes. If the player is in Random Access Mode, the report contains correct values. NOTE:The Time Code shows the elapsed time based on the chapter when playing DVD Video disc. And it shows the elapsed time based on the title when playing DVD VR disc. Execution : String Status Return DVD player ?A<CR> 1201033545<CR> Play mode (CD) Track 12, Index 1, 3 minutes, 35 seconds 45 Blocks ?A<CR> 0135001247<CR> Play mode (DVD) Title 1, Chapter 35, 12 minutes, 47 seconds 6.2 Title/Track Number Request Function : Returns the current Title/Track number DVD : Title CD/VCD : Track Format : ?R Explanation : The player returns the contents of the Title/Track Number Register. The Track number is a 2-digit integer. Correct v alues show only when the player is in Random Access Mode. Execution : String Status Return DVD player Play mode (CD) ?R<CR> 12<CR> Player plays Track 12
Operating Modes - 53 6.3 Chapter Number Request (DVD) Function : Returns the current Chapter number Format : ?C Explanation : The player returns the contents of the Chapter Number Register. The Chapter number is a 2-digit integer. If a disc does not have Chapter numbers, the player returns an error message (E04). Correct values show only when the player is in Random Access Mode. Execution : String Status Return DVD player Play mode (DVD) ?C<CR> 12<CR> Player plays Chapter 12 6.4 Time Code Request Function : Returns the current Time Code Format : ?T Explanation : The player returns the contents of the Current Time/Frame Register. A 3-digit number is assigned for minutes and a 2-digit number is assigned for seconds. If the player is in Random Access mode, the returned value is current. If a disc lacks Time information, the player returns error message E04. If a disc Time Code fails to be read correctly, t he player retains the previous Time Code. Execution : String Status Return DVD player Play mode ?T<CR> 11742<CR> 117 minutes, 42 seconds 6.5 Block Number Request (CD) Function : Returns the current Block number
Operating Modes - 54 Format : ?B Explanation : The player returns the value of the current Block number as a 7- digit integer. Correct values show only when the player is in Random Access mode. If a Block number is unavailable, the player retains the previous value. Execution : String Status Return DVD player ?B<CR> 0115310<CR> Play mode 11 min, 53 sec, 10 Blocks 6.6 Frame Number Request (DVD) Function : Returns the current Frame number Format : ?F Explanation : The player returns the contents of the Current Frame Register. The player may experience a conflict between the command receiving/ handling and the Frame number updating. Thus, continuous Frame numbers may be unavailable when the system is in Playback mode. If the command is sent to a disc wit hout Frame numbers, the player returns error message E04. Accurate, current values are available when the player is in Random Access mode. If a disc Frame number is unavailable, t he player retains the previous value. Execution : String Status Return DVD player ?F<CR> 0002047<CR> Play mode Frame 2047 6.7 Index Number Request (CD) Function : Returns the current Index number Format : ?I Explanation : The player returns the current Index number as a 4-digit integer. Correct values show only when the player is in Random Access Mode.
Operating Modes - 55 Execution : String Status Return DVD player ?I<CR> 0102<CR> Play mode Track 1, Index 2 6.8 Total Frame Request (DVD) Function : Returns the total Frame number of the current Title Format : ?Y Explanation : The player returns the tota l Frame number of the current Title. Execution : String Status Return DVD player ?Y<CR> 0124832<CR> Play mode Frame 124832 6.9 TOC Information Request Function : Returns the Table of Contents (TOC) information Format : ?Q Explanation : The player returns the Track number of the first Track, the Track number of the last Track and the absolute time of starting lead-out. Status information is returned in the following fo rmat when CD or Video CD is loaded: C 1 C 2 C 3 C 4 C 5 C 6 C 7 C 8 C 9 C 10 <CR> C 1 C 2 first Track number C 3 C 4 last Track number C 5 C 6 C 7 C 8 C 9 C 10 absolute Time of starting lead-out Execution : String Status Return DVD player ?Q<CR> 0109665544<CR> Play mode first Track is 1, last Track is 9, lead-out Time is 66 min, 55 sec, 44 Blocks
Operating Modes - 56 Status information is returned in the following for mat when DVD is loaded: C 1 C 2 C 3 C 4 C 5 C 6 C 7 C 8 C 9 C 10 <CR> C 1 Disc type DVD Video : V DVD VR : R C 2 DVD VR with Play List : 1 Others : 0 C 3 Playing according to a Play List : 1 Others : 0 C 4 Always 0 C 5 Always 0 C 6 C 7 Number of t otal title C 8 C 9 C 10 Number of total chapter of playing title 6.10 Disc Region Code Request (DVD) Function : Returns the region code of the disc Format : ?G Explanation : The player returns the approved region code(s) designated on the disc. Each bit indicates a region in a returned byte from the player. Bit 0 (LSB) indicates region 1, bit 1 indica tes region 2, …, bit 5 indicates region 6. Value 0 shows the disc as playable in its region. Execution : String Status Return DVD player ?G<CR> F9<CR> (=11111001B) Play mode Region code 2 and 3 ?G<CR> C0<CR> (=11000000B) Play mode Region code 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 (ALL) 6.11 DVD Disc Status Request Function : Returns the attributes of the DVD disc being played Format : ?V Explanation : The player returns the attributes of a DVD disc. Discs other than DVD, cause the player to return an error message (E04).
Operating Modes - 57 Status information is returned in the following for mat: C 1 C 2 C 3 C 4 C 5 <CR> C 1 Disc Mount 0 = No 1 = Yes X = Unknown C 2 Layer Structure 0 = Single 1 = Dual X = Unknown C 3 Path Type 0 = Parallel 1 = Opposite X = Unknown C 4 Chapter Search 0 = Disable 1 = Available X = Unknown C 5 Time Search 0 = Disable 1 = Available X = Unknown Execution : String Status Return DVD player ?V<CR> 0XXXX<CR> Disc is not mounted ?V<CR> 10010<CR> availab le Chapter Search but disable Time Search ?V<CR> E04<CR> Error – except DVD disc loaded 6.12 CD Disc Status Request Function : Returns the attributes of the CD disc being played Format : ?K Explanation The player returns the attributes of the CD disc. If the disc is other than a CD, the player returns an error message (E04). Status information is returned in the following for mat: C 1 C 2 C 3 C 4 C 5 C 6 C 7 C 8 <CR> C 1 Disc Mount 0 = No 1 = Yes X = Unknown C 2 Not Used X (fixed) C 3 Not Used X (fixed) C 4 Not Used X (fixed) C 5 Not Used X (fixed) C 6 VCD 0 = No 1 = Yes X = Unknown C 7 Reserved X (fixed) C 8 Reserved X (fixed) Execution : String Status Return DVD player ?K<CR> 0XXXXXXX<CR> Disc is not mounted ?K<CR> 1XXXX1XX<CR> VCD ?K<CR> E04<CR> DVD
Operating Modes - 58 6.13 Register A Set Function : The current setting of Resister A is rewritten Format : Integer RA Explanation : The command rewrites detailed display attributes into Register A. The player offers three settings: • Frame Number/Time code • Title, Chapter Number/Track Number • User's Area NOTE: The displayed Frame number attempts to auto-correct to the actual Frame number, however, Frames cont inue to advance during playback. Note: When selecting Frame Number/Time code while playing a DVD disc, the Frame Number is displayed on the screen. However, when playing back a DVD disc and selecting Time Code(DVD), Time Code is displayed. Time Code is displayed when playing back a CD or VCD disc. The available display combinations are listed in the following table (Default value is 3): Arg Function User’s T&CH / Track Frame / Time Time (DVD) 0 Display OFF 0 0 0 0 1 Frame Number (DVD)/Time Code (CD,VCD) 0 0 1 0 2 Title & Chapter Number/Track Number 0 1 0 0 3 (default) Frame Number (DVD) / Time Code (CD, VCD) Title, Chapter, Frame/Track, Time 0 1 1 0 4 User’s area 1 0 0 0 5 User’s area Argument 1 1 0 1 0 6 User’s area Argument 2 1 1 0 0 7 User’s area Argument 3 1 1 1 0 11 Time Code (DVD, CD, VCD) 0 0 1 1 13 Time Code (DVD, CD, VCD) Title & Chapter Number/Track Number 0 1 1 1 15 Time Code (DVD, CD, VCD) User’s Area 1 0 1 1 17 Time Code (DVD, CD, VCD) Title & Chapter Number/Track Number User’s Area 1 1 1 1
Operating Modes - 59 The Display Control command turns the character display ON or OFF. The Register A Set command specifies what is displayed on the screen. The screen display positions are pictured below. Title/Chapter(Track) Time (Frame) Line 0                                 Line 1                                2                                3                                4                                5                                6                                7                                8                                9                                Line 0 displays the Time Code/Frame Number and/or Title/Chapter/Track Number(s). The user’s area has lines numbered from 0 to 9 with a total of 10 lines available. If line 0 is designated t o s how system information, all following lines are hidden. DISPLAY CONTROL REGISTER A FRAME#, TIME# TITLE#, CHAPTER# USER’S DISPLAY
Operating Modes - 60 The player allows/displays up to 320 characters (32 characters per line with 10 lines available). Follow the instructions below to create a User’s Display: 1. Select User's Display in Register A 2. Set the display data using a print character command 3. Turn display switch ON Execution : String Status Return DVD player 1DS<CR> R<CR> Display Off to Display On 1RA<CR> R<CR> Only Frame number is displayed 6.14 Register D Set Function : current setting of Register D is rewritten Format : Integer RD Explanation : Register D contains the termination setting of the serial communication (RS232). There are two choices, “CR” or “CR LF”. The default for Register D is 0. Argument Function 0 (default) CR 64 CR LF 6.15 Print Character Function : Characters are written into the User's Display Area (Not to be issued simultaneously with other commands) Format : Integer PR <CR> Character string <CR> Explanation : The command writes a character string for one line into the User Display Area (turn ON the User Display Specification in Register A). Follow the instructions listed below to create printed characters. 1. Specify the line number using an integer in the range 0 ~ 9 2. Enter the command character PR 3. Enter the terminate code <CR> 4. Specify the character string to enter in the next command string (enter a character string up to 32 characters in length)
Operating Modes - 61 Available characters are shown in the table below (from 20h through 9Fh): 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 2 ! “ # $ % & ' ( ) * , - . / 3 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? 4 @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O 5 P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [ ¥ ] ^ _ 6 ’ a b c d e f g h i j k L m n o 7 p q r s t u v w x y z { | } ~ *1 C À Á Â Ã Ä Å Æ Ç È É Ê Ë Ì Í Î Ï D Ð Ñ Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö × Ø Ù Ú Û Ü Ý Þ ß E à á â ã ä å æ ç è é ê ë ì í î ï F ð ñ ò ó ô õ ö ÷ ø ù ú û ü ý þ ÿ *1 can not be u sed Execution : String Status Return DVD player 4RA1DS<CR> R<CR> Register A and Display control set 4PR<CR> R<CR> Select Line 4 *** DVD player ***<CR> R<CR> Displays the characters like this ***DVD player*** 6.16 Clear Screen Function : Clears the characters shown in the User Display Area Format : CS Explanation : The player clears all characters from the User Display area. To clear only a particular line, use the PR command to overwrite the line with spaces. Execution : String Status Return DVD player CS<CR> R<CR> All lines are cleared 3PR<CR> R<CR> Select line 3 HELLO!<CR> R<CR> Write letters on line 3, HELLO! 6.17 Real Time Clock Set Function : Sets the real time clock (Not to be issued simultaneously with other commands)
Operating Modes - 62 Format : WW <CR> 7 fields integer <CR> (=YYMMDDWWHHMMSS<CR>) Explanation : The real time clock may be set using the following format: YY the last two digits of year MM month DD date WW day, 00 means Monday, 06 means Sunday HH hour 24-hour format MM minute SS second NOTE: Input the 7-bytes integer as a single entry. If an integer is less than 7- bytes in length, the player returns an error message. Execution : String Status Return DVD player WW<CR> R<CR> Set Real Time Clock setting mode 06051500123456<CR> R<CR> Sets Monday, May 15t, 12:34:56, 2006 6.18 Advanced Setup Function : current setting of Advanced Setup Menu is rewritten Format : Integer MS Explanation : The command rewrites the Advanced Setup Menu settings, which is expressed as an integer. The integer value is made up of the sum of the selected arguments. The player returns an error code if t he command is issued while the Advanced Setup Menu is on the screen. The factory default value is 0. The Advanced Setup Request command (?S) reveals the current setting. Description Argument Function 0 1 1 WEEKLY TIMER OFF ON 2 POWER ON START OFF ON 4 TITLE PLAY MODE SINGLE ALL 8 16 REPEAT MODE (0) OFF, (8) CHAPTER (16) TITLE, (24) DISC *1)
Operating Modes - 63 32 REMOTE CONTROL Enable Disable 64 TRAY Enable Disable 128 FRONT KEY Enable Disable 256 BLACKBOARD LOCK OFF ON 512 REV STEP/REV PLAY Resolution Smooth 1024 2048 PLAYER CONTRAL PANEL (0) Selectable (1024) Always off (2048) Always on 4096 SETUP LOCK ON OFF 8192 EXTEND TERMINAL Standard User 16384 32768 EXTERNAL SYNC (0) OFF (16384) NTSC (32768) PAL 65536 131072 MONITOR OSD (0) Bottom (65536) Top (131072) OFF 262144 AUTO PASS THROUGH OFF ON 524288 PLAY START MODE TITLE 1 TOP MENU 1048576 2097152 BAUD RATE (0) 4800 (1048576) 9600 (2097152) 19200 4194304 SYNC OUT(DURING SQ) OFF ON 8388608 MOUSE CURSOR ON OFF 16777216 GOTO DVD-MENU (LEFT) OFF ON 33554432 GOTO DVD-MENU (RIGHT) OFF ON *1): (Available when Title Play Mode is set to ALL) The setting value is calculated as follows. value = １ *(0 or 1) 2*(0 or 1) ４ *(0 or 1) （ 0 or 8 or 16 or 24 ） WEEKLY TIMER POER ON START TITLE PLAY MODE REPEAT MODE 32*(0 or 1) 64*(0 or 1) 128*(0 or 1) 256*(0 or 1) REMOTE CONTROL TRAY FRONT KEY BLACKBOARD LOCK 512*(0 or 1) （ 0 or 1024 or 2048 ） 4096* （0 or 1 ） REV STEP/REV PLAY PLAYER CONTROL PANEL SETUP LOCK 8192*(0 or 1) 16384*(0 or 1 or 2) EXTEND TERMINAL EXTERNAL SYNC 65536*(0 or 1 or 2) 262144* （ 0 or 1 ） 524288* （ 0 or 1 ） MONITOR OSD AUTO PASS THROUGH PLAY S TART MODE 1048576* （ 0 or 1 or 2 ） 4194304* （ 0 or 1 ）
Operating Modes - 64 BAUD RATE SYNC OU T 8388608* （ 0 or 1 ） 16777216* （ 0 or 1 ） 33554432* （0 or 1 ） MOUSE CURSOR GOTO DVD-MENU(LEFT) GOTO DVD-MENU(RIGHT) Execution : String Status Return DVD player 112MS<CR> R<CR> Title repeat mode (16) REMOTE CONTROL Disable (32) TRAY Disable (64) 6.19 Communication Control Set Function : Selects the communication mode Format : Integer CM Explanation : command rewrites the contents of the Communication Control Register (CCR) The CCR default value is set to Mode 3 (ON); however, the CCR Automatic Status may be switched OFF. Use the command to toggle the register ON or OFF. Argument Mode Auto Status 2 Mode-2 OFF 3 Mode-3 ON Execution : String Status Return DVD player 2CM<CR> CCR = 3 (Default Communication Mode) to CCR = 2 (Communication Mode-2) 6.20 Player Active Mode Request Function : returns the player’s current activity mode Format : ?P Explanation : The command confirms whether the player is running in the Random Access mode. The player retu rns an Active mode classification (refer to the table below). Mode Status Mode Status P00 Open P05 Still P01 Park P06 Pause P02 Setup P07 Search P03 Unload P08 Scan
Operating Modes - 65 P04 Play P09 Multi-speed The following table provides fuller explanations for each Active mode: P00 (Open) Disc tray is open P01 (Park) Disc rotation is stopped P02 (Setup) Preparation is being made for playback P03 (Unload) Disc rotation stops and disc tray opens P04 (Play) Audio and video are played at normal speed P05 (Still) Playback stops with video held on screen P06 (Pause) Playback stops and video is erased from screen P07 (Search) A specified address is searched for, a multi-track jump is in progress, or a Search for user’s code is in progress P08 (Scan) Fast forward/reverse is in progress P09 (Multi-speed) Playback occurs at any one of several speeds Execution : String Status Return DVD player ?P<CR> P04<CR> Play mode ST<CR> R<CR> Still mode ?P<CR> P05<CR> 6.21 Player Model Name Request Function : Returns player model name Format : ?X Explanation : The command returns the player’s name as P1571XX where P1571 is the series name and XX is a 2-digit serial code (not the product serial number). Execution : String Status Return DVD player ?X<CR> P157100<CR> Series name P1571 and code 00 6.22 Real Time Clock Request Function : returns the Real Time Clock information Format : ?W Explanation : The comma nd returns the Real Clock time.
Operating Modes - 66 YY the last two digits of year MM month DD date WW day, 00 means Monday, 06 means Sunday HH hour 24-hour format MM minute SS second Execution : String Status Return DVD player ?W<CR> 06042104142520<CR> Friday, April 21, 2006, 2:25:20 PM 6.23 Advanced Setup Request Function : Returns the current setting of Advanced Setup Menu. Format : ?S Explanation : The player returns the current setting of the Advanced Setup Menu. The return is expressed as an integer value. The value is made up of the sum of the selected arguments. The factory default is se t to 0. The player returns an error code if the command is issued when the player is showing Advanced Setup Menu on the screen. See the description of Advanced Setup (MS). NOTE: E04 is returned from a player when the command is issued while the Advanced Setup Menu is displayed. Execution : String Status Return DVD player ?S<CR> 112<CR> Title repeat mode (16) Baud rate is 9600bps (32) Tray lock on (64) 6.24 Player Region Code Request Function : Returns player region code Format : ?H Explanation : The comma nd returns the player’s region code. Execution : String Status Return DVD player ?H<CR> 02<CR> Region Code 2
Operating Modes - 67 6.25 CCR Mode Request Function : Returns the current communication mode Format : ?M Explanation : The command returns the contents of the Communication Control Register (CCR). The CCR default value is set to Mode 3 (ON). CM2 Mode-2 CM3 Mode-3 Execution : String Status Return DVD player ?M<CR> CM3<CR> CCR = 3 ( Default Communication Mode) 6.26 Input Number Request Function : returns input numbers Format : ?N Explanation : The player waits the input of number from the remote controller and returns the input number. Execution : String Status Return DVD player ?N<CR> Waits to input the numeric numbers 7<CR> 7<CR> 7 entered from remote controller 6.27 Error Code Request Function : returns the latest error code Format : ?E Explanation : The player returns the most recent error codes. The “error code” means the error that the player returned for a command (Ex. E04). 6.28 Input Unit Request Function : returns a code for data input through a Remote control Format : #I Explanation : The player returns a four-digit ASCII-Hex code that represents commands sent through the remote control.
Operating Modes - 68 There are two code types, either a four-digit or eight-digit code (Extension code). When the input command data is two words (eight- digit) in length, the player truncates or shortens the information. A truncated code consists of an Upper Byte from the first code and a Lower Byte from the second code. The player creates a Returning Code or Double Code from these two bytes. Once the player returns an Input Code, a FFFFh Code (no reactions from the remote control) repeats until a new code is sent from the remote control. Execution : String Status Return DVD player Receives the Pause Key command -A39F #I<CR> A39F<CR> #I<CR> FFFFh<CR> Receives the Audio Key command - A399_A3BE #I<CR> A3BE<CR> #I<CR> FFFFh<CR> 6.29 Register A Request Function : returns the contents of Register A Format : $A Explanation : The player returns a detailed list of the Register A attributes. Status information is returned in the following for mat: AC 8 C 7 C 6 C 5 C 4 C 3 C 2 C 1 <CR> C 8, C 7, C 6 (Fixed 0) C 5 Displays Time Code when playing DVD 0 = Off 1 = On C 4 (Fixed 0) C 3 Displays User’s Area 0 = Off 1 = On C 2 Displays Title & Chapter Numbers 0 = Off 1 = On C 1 Displays Frame Number (DVD) or Time Code (CD, VCD) 0 = Off 1 = On Execution : String Status Return DVD player 3RA<CR> R<CR> Sets to Register A $A<CR> A00000011<CR> Requests information from Register A
Operating Modes - 69 6.30 Register D Request Function : returns the contents of Register D Format : $D Explanation : The player returns the TxD termination setting from Register D Status information is returned in the following for mat: DC 8 C 7 C 6 C 5 C 4 C 3 C 2 C 1 <CR> C 8 Fixed 0 C 7 TxD termination 0 = CR 1 = CR LF C 6 Fixed 0 C 5 Fixed 0 C 4 Fixed 0 C 3 Fixed 0 C 2 Fixed 0 C 1 Fixed 0 Execution : String Status Return DVD player 64RD<CR> R<CR> Sets the Register D $D<CR> D01000000<CR> Requests information from Register D 6.31 Menu Call (DVD) Function : calls a disc menu or goes back to the former address Format : Integer MC Explanation : If the disc has a disc menu, the root menu or the Title menu comes up on the screen. If the screen is Still or if it is playing, these menus come up on the display. The command specifies the menu type wit h two integer numbers. Integer Menu type 1 Title 2 Root If the player receives the command without an integer (while playing a menu), the player reverts to the previous Stilled or played address. If the command is valid for the situation, the player immediately returns “R<CR>”*.
Operating Modes - 70 If the disc is missing the requested menu, [1 or 2 MC<CR>], the player returns an error message (E04). *: However, the command is held or incompletely executed. Execution : String Status Return DVD player Plays some video Title 2MC<CR> R<CR> Shows the root menu MC<CR> R<CR> Reverts back to the previously played Title 6.32 Numeric Button (DVD) Function : Selects the button and executes by number Format : Integer NB Explanation : The command selects the menu button highlighted on the screen and executes the action assigned to the button. The command emulates the “digit” key on the remote control while the button resides on the display. If the command is valid for the current player activity, the player immediately returns “R<CR>”*. If the disc that is being played does not have th e button in that screen when the command is issued, an error message (E06) is returned. * However, this does not confirm that the command is executed completely. Execution : String Status Return DVD player Shows the disc menu 3NB<CR> R<CR> Selects and executes the button #3 6.33 Button Select (DVD) Function : Selects the button (arrow key emulation) Format : Integer CU Explanation : The command selects the menu button displayed on the screen. The command emulates the “arrow” key on the remote control while the button exists on the screen. The command specifies the direction using four numbers: Integer directions 1 Up
Operating Modes - 71 2 Down 3 Left 4 Right If the command is valid for the situation, the player immediately returns “R<CR>”*. If there are no buttons on the screen when the command is issued, an error message (E04) is returned. *: However, this does not confirm that the command is executed completely. Execution : String Status Return DVD player Shows the disc menu 2CU<CR> R<CR> Moves the cursor down to the next button 6.34 Enter Button (DVD) Function : sets the button and executes Format : (Integer) ET Explanation : The comma nd fixes the button on the screen after executing the CU command with an integer. The player executes the program that is assigned to that button. This command emulates the “enter” key on the remote control while the button is on the screen. If the command is appropriate for the situation, the player returns immediately “R<CR>”*. If there are no buttons on the screen when the command is issued, an error message (E04) is returned. *: However, this does not confirm that the command is executed completely. Execution : String Status Return DVD player Shows the disc menu 2CU<CR> R<CR> Moves to the below button from the prior one ET<CR> R<CR> Fixes the selection and executes the program that is assigned on it
Operating Modes - 72 Function : emulates the “left” click of the mouse Format : argument1, argument2 ET Explanation : The comma nd emulates the “left” click of the mouse while the cursor is on the screen. The command specifie s the position of the cursor with two arguments. The upper left on the screen is (0,0), t he lower right on the screen is (719, 479) for NTSC playback, or (719, 575) for PAL. The format is stated below. Argument1 Argument 2 Position 000000 Upper left limitation on the screen 719479 Lower right limitation on the screen X 1 X 2 X 3 Y 1 Y 2 Y 3 Anywhere on the screen If the arguments are available, the player immediately returns “R<CR>”*. If the argument number is unavailable, an error message (E06) is returned. * The return “R<CR>” refers only to checking for an argument number. The player is incapable of verifying the existence of a button with this command. Execution : String Status Return DVD player 256384ET<CR> R<CR> Emulates the “left” click at the point (256,384) on the screen 6.35 Get Information (DVD) Function : gets the disc information Format : Integer GI Explanation : The command, combined with a 4-digit ID and a 4-digit Sub-ID, returns the requested information to the player. Integer = XXXXYYYY ID (XXXX) Sub-ID (YYYY) Return Dat a from the Player 0000 Any number E06 (argument error) 0001 0000 to 0023 System Parameter Info (4-digit) 0001 More than 0023 E06 (argument error) 00002 or more Any number E06 (argument error)
Operating Modes - 73 The player only returns system parameter information in cases where ID = 0001, otherwise the player returns error message E06. Below is a list of the (S PRM) System Parameter. For more information, refer to "Table 4.6.1.2-1:System Parameters (SPRMs) in the DVD Specifications for a Read-Only Disc, (Part 3 VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS). SPRM Explanation 0 Menu Description Language Code (M_LCD) 1 Audio stream number (ASTN) for TT_DOM 2 Sub-picture stream number (SPSTN) & TT_DOM On/Off flag 3 Angle number (AGLN) for TT_DOM 4 Title number (TTN) for TT_DOM 5 VTS Title number (VTS_TTN) for TT_DOM 6 Title PGC number (TT_PGCN) for TT_DOM 7 Part_of_Title number (PTTN) for One_Sequential_PGC_Title 8 Highlighted Button number (HL_BTNN) for Selection state 9 Navigation Timer (NV_TMR) 10 TT_PGCN for NV_TMR 11 Player Audio Mixing Mode (P_AMXMD) for Karaoke 12 Country Code (CTY_LVL) for Parental Management 13 Parental Level (PTL_LVL) 14 Player Configuration (P_CFG) for Video 15 P_CFG for Audio 16 Initial Language Code (INI_LCD) for AST 17 INI_LCD_EXT for AST 18 INI_LCD for SPST 19 (INI_LCD_EXT) Initial Language Code extension for SPST 20 Player Region Code 21 reserved 22 reserved 23 reserved for extended playback mode For example SPRM(8): Highlighted Button number (HL_BTNN) for Selection state b15 b14 b13 b12 b11 b10 b9 b8 HL_BTNN reserved b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0 reserved HL_BTNN...... 1 to 36: HL_BTNN value Others: reserved
Operating Modes - 74 Execution : String Status Return DVD player 00010008GI<CR> 1400<CR> Selecting button #5 now 6.36 Memory Data Upload Function : reads the data from internal memory in a player Format : MU Explanation : The player, while in Park mode, sends the data to the computer with the total bytes equaling 11,358bytes * 2,020bytes in data composed of Condition, Last memory (SETUP, ADV.SETUP, Error History, Program area, etc.) * 9,332 bytes data such as Command Stack data Both sets of information can be read at the same time. The Communication flows as shown below. (N=11,358) Computer DVD player ---MU<CR>---> <---R<CR>---- <--1st byte data-- <--2nd byte data-- ~ <--(N-1)th byte data-- <--Nth byte data<CR>-- <---R<CR>---- Format of the data: BP Contents Numbers of bytes 0 - 1 (1) Total number of the transfer data (fixed number = 2C5Eh) 2 bytes 2 - 5 (2) 00000000 4 bytes 6 - 9 (3) Player ID (501571XX) 4 bytes 10 - 9,333 (4) Comman d Stack Data 9,324 bytes 9,334-9,361 (5) All FF 28 bytes 9,362 - 11,049 (6) Setup data 1904 bytes 11,266 - 11,285 (7) ADV.SETUP setting data 20 bytes 11,286 - (8) Extend Terminal user setting data 60 bytes
Operating Modes - 75 11,345 11,346 (9) Calibration data of touch device 1 Byte 11,347 - 11,349 (10) FFFFFFh 3 Bytes 11350 - 11353 (11) 00000000 4 Bytes 11354 - 11357 (12) check sum 4 bytes Execution : String Status Return DVD player Park mode MU<CR> R<CR> …(11,358 bytes)…<CR> Receives the command and starts the transfer of the data, 11,358 bytes (ends with <CR>) R<CR> 6.37 Return Firmware Version Function : Returns player firmware version Format : ?Z Explanation : The command lists a number on the moni tor which is the player’s current firmware version. Execution : String Status Return DVD player ?Z<CR> 1.006 Returns current firmware version
Operating Modes - 76 7. OPERATING MODES The Operating or Active mode consists of fi ve sub-modes; Open, Park, Setup, Random Access and Reject. A command causes the p layer to change from one sub-mode to another. The five sub-modes are described below. 7.1 Open The disc tray is open. 7.2 Park The player enters the Park mode when the tray is closed. 7.3 Setup If the Start command is sent while a disc is in the player, the disc spins up and the player proceeds to the Setup mode. 7.4 Random Access The player enters the Random Access mode when the disc is ready for playback. The Random Access mode is divided into six sub-modes; Play, Still, Scan, Pause, Multi Speed and Search. Various picture controls in t he Random Access mode are available when playing a DVD or VCD disc. The effects are achieved through highly-detailed mode transfers. Refer to the previous figure for mode relationship information.
Operating Modes - 77 7.5 Reject When the Reject command is sent to the player, video playback stops. Once the disc rotation has stopped, the player enters the Park mode.
Internal Registers - 78 8. DVD-V800 0 INTERNAL REGIS TERS When arguments (e.g., Title number, Chapter number, Time Code, etc.), accompany commands to the player, argument values are set in the appropriate player registers. This Chapter describes each internal register of t he player. 8.1 Current Time/Frame The register contains the current ti me while a DVD disc is playing. A CD/VCD disc provides both a current Time Code and a Block number within the register. 8.2 P-TIME The P-TIME Register contains the elapsed time within a Track or a Cha pter. 8.3 Current Title/Track (Current Chapter) The register contains the current Title/Track Number (Chapter Number). 8.4 Current Index The register contains the current Index number. 8.5 Serial Digit Buffer The register contains the command argument values. The commands are placed in a separate, exclusive register. When the player evaluates a command, the contents of the buffer are transferred to a specified register. 8.6 Remote Control Use Address Flag When a Search command is sent through the remote control to the player, a flag specifies if the address assigned is a Title/Track, Chapter, Time or Frame. 8.7 Remote Control Digit Buffer The register contains the numbers input through the remote control.
Internal Registers - 79 8.8 Remote Control Data Register The register contains the temporary data input through the r emote control. 8.9 Serial Use Address Flag When the Serial Interface controls the player, a flag specifies if the address assigned is a Title/Track, Chapter, Time or Frame. 8.10 Search Time/Frame The register contains a goal Frame number or Time Code. 8.11 Search Title/Track (Search Chapter) The register contains a goal Title /Track number (Chapter number) during a Search. This function is identical to the Search Time/Frame (refer to 8.10). 8.12 Search Index The register contains a goal Index number during a Search. This function is identical to the Search Time/Frame command (refer to 8.11). 8.13 Mark Time/Frame The register contains a marker (representing the Frame number ot Time Code or Block number) which indicates the end point of an Auto Play. When the player performs an Auto Play, the contents of the Mark Time/Frame and the Current Time/Frame are compared. 8.14 Mark Title/Track (Mark Chapter) The register contains the Title/Track (mark Chapter) as a marker. The function is identical to the Mark Time/Frame (refer to 8.12).
Internal Registers - 80 8.15 Mark Index The register contains the Index number as a marker. The function is identical to the Mark Time/Frame command (refer to 8.14). 8.16 Video Control The player uses the register to control the Video ON/OFF switch. 8.17 Audio Control The player uses the register to select the audio output. 8.18 Display Control The player uses the register to toggle the Character Display switch ON/OFF. The Character Display tracks on-screen information such as Time/Frame number, Title/Track number, etc. 8.19 Registers There are two registers, A and D. The register s are reserved exclusively for CPU internal operations.
Internal Registers - 81 9 ADDRESS MODE FLAG 1 CURRENT TIME/FRAME 2 P-TIME 3 CURRENT TITLE/TR ACK CHAPTER 4 CURRENT INDEX 5 SERIAL DIGIT BUFFER COMMAND COMMAND RECEIVE BUFFER COMMAND TRANSMIT BUFFER 6 ADDRESS MODE FLAG 7 RCU DATA REGISTER 8 RCU DATA REGISTER 10 SEARCH TIME/FRAME BLOCK 11 SEARCH TITLE/TRACK CHAPTER 12 SERACH INDEX 13 MARK TIME/FRAME BLOCK 14 MARK TITLE/TRACK CHAPTER 15 MARK INDEX 16 VIDEO CONTROL 17 AUDIO CONTROL 18 DISPLAY CONTROL 19 REG. A REG. D TITLE TRACK CHAPTER INDEX FRAME BLOCK TIME TITLE CHAPTER TRACK FRAME TIME INDEX RxD TxD REGISTER MODEL
Internal Registers - 82 9. EXTEND TERMINAL CONTROL To activate a function, create a switch contact with an electrical ground (Pin 1). Check Chapter 2 to verify pin (Pin 6 through Pin 13) and terminal (SW1 ~ SW8) assignments. There are three SW functions in the EXTEND TERMINAL CONTROL. 1. To recall Command Stacks and execute The function, STACK GROUP 1 to STACK GROUP 27, is similar to a combination of remote control buttons to recall and execute a stack. 2. To execute the function as a remote control command The function acts the same as the buttons (ENTER, PLAY, STOP, etc.) on a remote control excluding SCAN FWD/REV. DVD-V8000 continues execute SCAN FWD/REV even when the button on the remote control is released. But in case of EXTEND TERMINAL CONTROL, it stops to execute SCAN FWD/REV when button is released. (In case of remote control “ releasing SCAN button ” will not discontinue the SCAN. But in case of EXTEND TERMINAL, releasing SCAN switch will term inate SCAN operation.) 3. To execute as an advanced remote control button Advanced remote control commands such as numbers from 10 to 20 may be sent as a switch control command. Note for additional assistance, please refer to Product Infor mation Bulletin (PIB) 152601 DVD-V7400 and Jama Port Control available on the Pioneer Electronics website under Service & Support – Business Solutions Products.
Internal Registers - 83 9.1 Function Assignment Create a Circuit Controller or a Diode Matrix Circuit (refer to the table below). Diode Assignment List (Standard setting and User default setting) SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8 No. ↑ ↓ ← → ENTER X Y Z Function 1 X ↑ 2 X ↓ 3 X ← 4 X → 5 X ENTER 6 X STACK GROUP1 7 X STACK GROUP2 8 X STACK GROUP3 9 X X 10 10 X X 11 11 X X 12 12 X X OPEN/CLOSE 13 X X DISPLAY 14 X X 1 15 X X 2 16 X X 3 17 X X 4 18 X X 5 19 X X 6 20 X X 21 X X 22 X X 23 X X 24 X X PLAY 25 X X STOP 26 X X PAUSE 27 X X TOP MENU 28 X X 7 29 X X 8 30 X X 9 31 X X X STEP FWD 32 X X X STEP REV 33 X X X RETURN 34 X X X SCAN FWD 35 X X X SCAN REV 36 X X X SKIP FWD 37 X X X SKIP REV 38 X X X STACK GROUP4 39 X X X STACK GROUP5 40 X X X STACK GROUP6 41 X X X 13 42 X X X 14 43 X X X 15 44 X X X 16
Internal Registers - 84 45 X X X 17 46 X X X 18 47 X X X 19 48 X X X 20 49 X X X STACK GROUP7 50 X X X STACK GROUP8 51 X X X STACK GROUP9 52 X X X STACK GROUP10 53 X X X STACK GROUP11 54 X X X STACK GROUP12 55 X X X STACK GROUP13 56 X X X STACK GROUP14 57 X X X STACK GROUP15 58 X X X STACK GROUP16 59 X X X STACK GROUP17 60 X X X STACK GROUP18 61 X X X STACK GROUP19 62 X X X STACK GROUP20 63 X X X STACK GROUP21 64 X X X STACK GROUP22 65 X X X STACK GROUP23 66 X X X STACK GROUP24 67 X X X STACK GROUP25 68 X X STACK GROUP26 69 X X STACK GROUP27 70 X X X MENU 71 X X X RECALL 72 X X X HOME MENU 73 X X X MEMORY 74 X X X > 10 75 X X X REPEAT 76 X X X REPEAT A-B 77 X X X AUDIO 78 X X X ANGLE 79 X X X SUBTITLE 80 X X X TITLE/CHP/FRM/TIME 81 X X X 0 82 X X X CLEAR
Internal Registers - 85 9.2 Function User Setting Function assignment for No1 thro ugh 30 can be changed by user i n advanced set up. The procedure is given below for an example of GROUP 3 setting change to “ MENU ” .  Open ADV SETUP and switch EXTEND TERMINAL to User and press Ent er.  And then the following window opens.  DOWN button to select "GROUP 3"
Internal Registers - 86  RIGHT Button  DOWN Button to select "MENU"
Internal Registers - 87  ENTER button to change the function of switch 8 to MENU In order to DISABLE the switch function, please select the swit ch and Press “ CLEAR ” button. And then the switch will be displayed as “ nothing ” as shown below. The modification of the switch setting will be reserved within memory area even with power-off.
Internal Registers - 88 In order to recover the initial factory setting, please select “ Default Setting ” a n d press ENTER. For a initial setting, Standard and User are the same.
Internal Registers - 89 9.3 Controller Examples of Switch and Diode specifications are charted below. Switch Specifications On Resistance Less than 1 ohm Off Resistance More than 1 M ohm Type Non-Locking Diode Specifications Forward Voltage Drop (VF) Less than 0.7 (IF 1mA) Surge Forward Current (IFSM) Less than 100mA Forward Current Less than 10 μ A 9.3.1 Simple Circuit SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8 SW3 SW2 SW1 STACK GROUP 3 STACK GROUP 2 STACK GROUP 1 ENTER RIGHT ARROW  LEFT ARROW  DOWN ARROW UP ARROW
Internal Registers - 90 9.2.2 Diode Matrix Circuit
Internal Registers - 91 10. ADDITIONAL NOTES 1. If a video has a VOBU still, when the player reaches the VOBU still point, it enters the Still mode. 2. If Prohibit Pause is set for Stop Marker playback, an error is issued at any Stop Marker Point. 3. When a computer is controlling th e player, send the KEY LOCK command to eliminate possible interference from the front panel buttons and/or the remote control. 4. If an invalid address is set within a command for a CD or VCD disc, the player returns an E04 error.
Complete Command List by Name - 92 APPENDIX A - COMPLETE COMMAND LIST BY NAME NOTE: arg or adrs (argument or address) prefaces commands with an argument or an address parameter. If arg or adrs is in ( ), then the parameter is optiona l. COMMAND SUPPORTING FORMATS Name Mnemonic DVD CD VCD Audio Control arg AD x x x Block Number BK x Block Number Request ?B x Command Stack Play arg BS x CCR Mode Request ?M x x x CD Disc Status Request ?K x x Chapter CH x Chapter Number Reque st ?C x Chapter Skip arg SK x x x Clear CL x x x Clear Scre en CS x x x Close CO x x x Command Stack Data Download BD x x x Command Stack Data Upl oad BU x x x Communication Control Se t arg CM x x x Current Address Request ?A x x x Disc Region code Request ?G x Display Control arg DS x x X DVD Disc Status Request ?V x DVD VR Play Mode arg VP x Error Code Request ?E x x X Frame FR x Frame Number Request ?F x General Purpose Param eter >A, >B, …>Z _A, _B, … _Z <A, <B, …<Z x x x Index IX x Index Number Request ?I x Input Number Request ?N x x x Input Unit Request #I x x x Key Lock arg KL x x x Lead Out Symbol LO x x x Multi-Speed Forward (adrs) MF x x Multi-Speed Reverse (adrs) MR x Open OP x x x Output Select arg OS x x x Pause PA x x x Play (adrs) PL x x x
Complete Command List by Name - 93 COMMAND SUPPORTING FORMATS Name Mnemonic DVD CD VCD Player Active Mode Request ?P x x x Player Model Name Request ?X x x x Player Region Code Request ?H x x x Print Char acter arg PR x x x Register A Request $A x x x Register A Set (Display) arg RA x x x Register D Request $D x x x Register D Set arg RD x x x Reject RJ x x x Repeat Mode RM x x x Scan Forward NF x x x Scan Reverse NR x x x Scan Stop NS x x x Search adrs SE x x x Select Angle arg AG x Select Aspect arg AP x Select Audio arg AU x Select Subtitle arg SU x Speed arg SP x x Stack Group Set arg GP x Start SA x x x Step Forward SF x x Step Reverse SR x Still ST x x Stop Marker adrs SM x x x Time TM x x x Time Code Request ?T x x x Title TI x Title/Track Number Request ?R x x x TOC Information Request ?Q x x x Track TR x x Video Control arg VD x x x
Complete Command List by Mnemoni c - 94 APPENDIX B - COMPLETE COMMAND LIST BY MNEMONIC NOTE: arg or adrs (argument or address) prefaces commands with an argument or an address parameter. If arg or adrs is in ( ), then the parameter is optiona l. COMMAND SUPPORTING FORMATS Mnemonic Name DVD CD VCD #I Input Unit Request x x x $A Register A Request x x x $D Register D Request x x x <A, <B, … <Z General Purpose Param eter x x x >A, >B, … >Z General Purpose Param eter x x x ?A Current Address Request x x x ?B Block Number Request x ?C Chapter Number Request x ?E Error Code Request x x x ?F Frame Numb er Request x ?G Disc Region code Request x ?H Player Region Code Request x x x ?I Index Number Request x ?K CD Disc Status Request x x ?M CCR Mode Request x x x ?N Input Number Request x x x ?P Player Active Mode Request x x x ?Q TOC Information Request x x x ?R Title/Track Number Request x x x ?T Time Code Request x x x ?V DVD Disc Status Request x ?X Player Model Name Request x x x ?Z Firmware Version Request x arg AD Audio Control x x x arg AG Select Angle x arg AP Select As pect x arg AU Select Audio x BD Command Stack Data Download x x x BK Block Number x arg BS Command Stack Play x BU Command Stack Data Upload x x x CH Chapter x CL C lear x x x arg CM Communication Control Set x x x CO Close x x x CS Clear Screen x x x arg DS Display Control x x x FR Frame x arg GP Stack Group Set x x x IX Index x
Complete Command List by Mnemoni c - 95 COMMAND SUPPORTING FORMATS Mnemonic Name DVD CD VCD arg KL Key Lock x x x LO Lead Out Symbol x x x (adrs) MF Multi-Speed Forward x x (adrs) MR Multi-Speed Reverse x NF Scan Forward x x x NR Scan Reverse x x x NS Scan Stop x x x OP Open x x x arg OS Output Select x x x PA Pause x x x (adrs) PL Play x x x arg PR Print Character x x x arg RA Register A Set (Di splay) x x x arg RD Register D Set x x x RJ Reject x x x RM Repeat Mode x x x SA Start x x x adrs SE Search x x x SF Step Forward x x arg SK Chapter Skip x x x adrs SM Stop Marker x x x arg SP Speed x x SR Step Reverse x ST Still x x arg SU Select Subtitle x TI Title x TM Time x x x TR Track x x arg VD Video Control x x x arg VP DVD VR Play Mode x
DVD Command List - 96 APPENDIX C - DVD COMMAND LIST NOTE: arg or adrs (argument or address) prefaces commands with an argument or an address parameter. If arg or adrs is in ( ), then the parameter is optiona l. COMMAND Name Mnemonic Audio Control arg AD Command Stack Data Do wnload BD Command Stack Data Upl oad BU Command Stack Play arg BS CCR Mode Request ?M Chapter CH Chapter Number Reque st ?C Clear CL Clear Screen CS Close CO Communication Co ntrol Se t arg CM Current Address Request ?A Disc Region code Request ?G Display Control arg DS DVD Disc Status Request ?V DVD VR Play Mode arg VP Error Code Request ?E Firmware Version ?Z Frame FR Frame Number Requ est ?F General Purpose Param eter >A, >B, … >Z _A, _B, … _Z <A, <B, … <Z Input Number Request ?N Input Unit Request #I Key Lock arg KL Lead Out Symbol LO Multi-Speed Forward (adrs) MF Multi-Speed Reverse (adrs) MR Open OP Output Select arg OS Pause PA Play (adrs) PL Player Active Mode Request ?P Player Model Name Request ?X Player Region Code Requ est ?H Print Char acter ar g PR Register A Request $A Register A Set (Display) arg RA
DVD Command List - 97 COMMAND Mnemonic Name Register D Request $D Register D Set arg RD Reject RJ Repeat Mode RM Scan Forward NF Scan Reverse NR Scan Stop NS Search adrs SE Select Angle arg AG Select Aspect arg AP Select Audio arg AU Select Subtitle arg SU Speed arg SP Stack Group Set arg GP Start SA Step Forward SF Step Reverse SR Still ST Stop Marker adrs SM Time TM Time Code Request ?T Title TI Title/Track Number Request ?R Toc Information Request ?Q Video Control arg VD
VCD Command List - 98 APPENDIX D - CD COMMAND LIST NOTE: arg or adrs (argument or address) prefaces commands with an argument or an address parameter. If arg or adrs is in ( ), then the parameter is optiona l. COMMAND Name Mnemonic Audio Control arg AD Block Number BK Block Number Request ?B Command Stack Data Download BD Command Stack Data Upl oad BU CCR Mode Request ?M CD Disc Status Request ?K Chapter Skip arg SK Clear CL Clear Screen CS Close CO Communication Co ntrol Se t arg CM Current Address Request ?A Display Control arg DS Error Code Request ?E General Purpose Param eter >A, >B, … >Z _A, _B, … _Z <A, <B, … <Z Index IX Index Number Request ?I Input Number Request ?N Input Unit Request #I Key Lock arg KL Lead Out Symbol LO Open OP Output Select arg OS Pause PA Play (adrs) PL Player Active Mode Request ?P Player Model Name Request ?X Player Region Code Requ est ?H Print Char acter arg PR Register A Request $A Register A Set (Display) arg RA Register D Request $D Register D Set arg RD Reject RJ Scan Forward NF Scan Reverse NR Scan Stop NS Search adrs SE
VCD Command List - 99 Stack Group Set arg GP Start SA Stop Marker adrs SM Time TM Time Code Request ?T Title/Track Number Request ?R TOC Information Request ?Q Track TR Video Control arg VD
VCD Command List - 100 APPENDIX E - VCD COMMAND LIST NOTE: arg or adrs (argument or address) prefaces commands with an argument or an address parameter. If arg or adrs is in ( ), then the parameter is optiona l. COMMAND Name Mnemonic Audio Control arg AD Command Stack Data Download BD Command Stack Data Upl oad BU CCR Mode Request ?M CD Disc Status Request ?K Chapter Skip arg SK Clear CL Clear Screen CS Close CO Communication Co ntrol Se t arg CM Current Address Request ?A Display Control arg DS Error Code Request ?E General Purpose Param eter >A, >B, … >Z _A, _B, … _Z <A, <B, … <Z Input Number Request ?N Input Unit Request #I Key Lock arg KL Lead Out Symbol LO Player Model Name Request ?X Multi-Speed Forward (adrs) MF Open OP Output Select arg OS Pause PA Play (adrs) PL Player Active Mode Request ?P Player Model Name Request ?X Player Region Code Requ est ?H Print Char acter arg PR Register A Request $A Register A Set (Display) arg RA Register D Request $D Register D Set arg RD Reject RJ Scan Forward NF Scan Reverse NR Scan Stop NS Search adrs SE Speed arg SP Start SA
VCD Command List - 101 COMMAND Mnemonic Name Step Forward SF Still ST Stop Marker adrs SM Time TM Time Code Request ?T Title/Track Number Request ?R TOC Information Request ?Q Track TR Video Control arg VD
Error Codes APPENDIX F - ERROR CODES Code Message Description E00 comm uni cation error Comm uni cation Line Error due to framing error o r buffer overflow. E04 feature not available Non-Usable Fu nction has been tried. Either the comm and mnemonic is wrong or the command ca n not be used in this mode. E06 missing argu ment Necessary parameter is not specified. E11 disc does not exist There is no disc in the tray. E12 Search e rror Search address can n ot be found. E15 picture sto p Playback has been sto pped by VOBU Still while in auto play mode. E16 interrupt by other device The command(s) sent via the serial line were not exe cuted before commands we re sent from the front panel buttons and/or remote control. E99 Panic Unrecoverable Erro r occu rred. Is possible a disc can not be loaded and/or playing can not contin ue.
- 103 APPENDIX G - SPECIFICATIONS OF RS-232 TRANSCEIVER PARAMETERS MIN. TYP. MAX. UNITS CONDITIONS RS-232 OUTPUTS Output Voltage Swing Output Resistance Output Short Circuit Current ± 5 300 ± 9 ± 18 Volts Ohms mA All transmitter outputs loaded with 3k Ω to Ground Vcc=0V, Vout= ± 2V Infinite duration RS-232 INPUT Voltage Range Voltage Threshold LOW HIGH Resistanc e -15 0.8 3 1.2 1.7 5 15 2.8 7 Volts Volts Volts k Ω Vcc=5V, Ta= 25 ℃ Vcc=5V, Ta= 25 ℃ Ta= 25 ℃ , -15V ≦ Vin ≦ 15V
- 104 DVD-V8000 Industrial DVD Player RS-232 Command Protocol Pioneer Electronic Corporation 4-1, Meguro 1-chome Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153 JAPAN http://pioneer.jp Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc. Business Solutions Division 2265 East 220 th Street Long Beach, California 90810 United States of America (310) 952-2000 http://www.pioneerelectronics.com