Current Player Condition Request Descriptions; P-Block Number Request; Title/Track Number Request - Pioneer V8000 Command Reference Manual

6.

CURRENT PLAYER CONDITION REQUEST DESCRIPTIONS

6.1

P-Block Number Request

Function
Format
Explanation :
Title numbers, Chapter numbers and Time Code information are grouped
together then the data is returned in a single report. 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
?A<CR>
?A<CR>
6.2

Title/Track Number Request

Function
Format
Explanation :
Register. The Track number is a 2-digit integer. Correct values show only
when the player is in Random Access Mode.
Execution :
String
?R<CR>
: The command returns information for the following groups:
DVD – Title Numbers, Chapter Numbers, Time
CD/VCD – Track Numbers, Index Numbers, Block Numbers, Time
: ?A
If the P-Block Number Request command is sent to a DVD disc,
Status Return
1201033545<CR>
0135001247<CR>
: Returns the current Title/Track number
DVD : Title
CD/VCD : Track
: ?R
The player returns the contents of the Title/Track Number
Status Return
12<CR>
- 52
DVD player
Play mode (CD)
Track 12, Index 1, 3 minutes, 35
seconds 45 Blocks
Play mode (DVD)
Title 1, Chapter 35, 12 minutes,
47 seconds
DVD player
Play mode (CD)
Player plays Track 12
Operating Modes