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Pioneer DVD-V7400 Command Protocol Manual

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Industrial DVD Player
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Manual Version 4.02
May 15, 2003
Pioneer Corporation
Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc.
Business Solutions Division

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  • Page 1 DVD-V7400 Industrial DVD Player RS-232C O M M A N D R O T O C O L A N U A L Manual Version 4.02 May 15, 2003 Pioneer Corporation Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc. Business Solutions Division...
  • Page 2 Pioneer can not be and is not responsible, in whole or in part, for any damage or loss to your data and/or equipment that results from your use of this document or from any information contained herein including, but not limited to, any errors, omissions or typos that may have resulted in an incorrect operation or installation.
  • Page 3 Care should always be taken when working with electronic devices. To protect you and your DVD-V7400 player from damage or harm, it is important that you first read and then carefully follow the instructions in this documentation. Take particular care to heed all warnings and cautions marked on the unit and outlined in this document and the accompanying DVD-V7400 Industrial Player Operating Instructions.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION........................1 INTERFACE......................... 2 Interface Connector ....................2 Serial Interface Pin Specification ................2 Computer Control Functions ..................2 2.3.1 Serial Control (see Chapters 3, 4, 5 and 6) ..........2 2.3.2 External Switch Control (see Chapter 9) ............3 2.3.3 External Power Control.................
  • Page 5 5.11 Scan Reverse ......................19 5.12 Scan Stop ........................ 19 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 .....................
  • Page 6 Index Number Request (CD, VCD)................57 Frame Number Request (DVD) ................57 Block Number Request (CD, VCD)................58 Total Frame Request (DVD) ..................58 TOC Information Request (CD/VCD)............... 58 6.10 Disc Region Code Request (DVD)................59 6.11 DVD Disc Status Request..................59 6.12 LD Disc Status Request (LB-compatible DVD)............
  • Page 7 Setup ........................81 Random Access....................... 81 Reject........................82 DVD-V7400 INTERNAL REGISTERS ................83 Current Time/Frame ....................83 P-TIME........................83 Current Title/Track (Current Chapter) ..............83 Current Index ......................83 Serial Digit Buffer ..................... 83 Remote Control Use Address Flag ................83 Remote Control Digit Buffer ..................

  • Page 8: Introduction

    This document defines the RS-232C command protocol for the Pioneer DVD-V7400 Industrial DVD Player. The DVD-V7400 is capable of playing DVD, CD and VCD discs. The device has three control methods, front panel, remote control or computer interface through the RS-232C serial port.

  • Page 9: Interface

    Computer Control INTERFACE Interface Connector A computer may be connected to the DVD-V7400 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.

  • Page 10: External Switch Control (See Chapter 9)

    Computer Control 2.3.2 External Switch Control (see Chapter 9) Control the player with the External Option Switches (SW#). Please check the condition of the Key Lock. If the Key Lock is set (active), the player ignores the control. Please refer to the Key Lock command description.

  • Page 11: Serial Control

    Communication with a Computer The DVD-V7400 communicates to the computer through the RS-232C port using pins 2 and 3 for communication and Pin 1 for grounding. Control or “handshaking” lines other than the TxD and RxD connections are not required.

  • Page 12: Command And Status

    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-V7400 player, follow the command protocols listed below: • ASCII characters are used for actual commands and status response •...
  • Page 13 Computer Control 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 have finished executing, the player transmits or returns the "complete"...

  • Page 14: Error Messages

    Computer Control Error Messages If an error occurs during a command execution, the player returns an error code. The table below lists each code with a description of the error: Code Message Description Communication error Communication Line Error due to framing error or buffer overflow Feature not available Non-Usable Function has been tried –...

  • Page 15: Command Structure

    Command Structure COMMAND STRUCTURE The DVD-V7400 supports the commands listed below. COMMAND SUPPORTING FORMATS Name Mnemonic LB comp. DVD Open Close Reject Start Play (adrs) PL Pause Still Step Forward Step Reverse Scan Forward Scan Reverse Scan Stop Multi-Speed Forward...
  • Page 16 Input Barcode Data Request Register A Request Register B Request Register D Request Menu Call Numeric Button Button Select ENTER Button (arg) ET Get Information Memory Data Upload *1 NOTE: Commands prefaced with an *1 are supported by only DVD-V7400.

  • Page 17: Command Mnemonic

    Command Structure NOTE: arg (argument) or ards (address) prefaces a command with an argument or address parameter. If the arg or ards is in parentheses ( ), the parameter is optional. Command Mnemonic Each command is expressed as two (2) ASCII characters. There is no distinction between uppercase and lowercase letters except when the Character strings are in a PR command.

  • Page 18: Command String

    If a new command without Text File Data Upload [UU], [?*], [#*] or [$*] is input while playing the current command stack, the remaining commands are cleared. The DVD-V7400 does not accept other commands during the execution of a Search command, returning an E04 error message.

  • Page 19: Error Message

    Command Structure Error Message An error message consists of an E followed by a two-character error code. Example: <CR> The error message occurs when the given command cannot be processed. Request Status Return In response to a single request command, the status returns as a line of letters terminated by <CR>.

  • Page 20: Start Timing Under Synchronized Playback (With Several Players)

    Command Structure Example: <CR> Execution <CR> Start Timing Under Synchronized Playback (with several players) To synchronize each playback to External Reference Sync Signal among several players, issue the PL command after all players have finished the Search. The next chart indicates the when to issue the PL command. SE <CR>...
  • Page 21 Command Structure Only the PL command under external synchronization, is executed during the V sync timing. Example: 2nd field Ext.Sync. field condition 1st field Unspecified Waits PLAY 3 fields Playback area, 7msec command start - 14...

  • Page 22: Command Descriptions

    Command Descriptions COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS 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.

  • Page 23: Start

    Command Descriptions 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, the player enters the Open mode and the tray extends. Execution : String Status Return...
  • Page 24 Command Descriptions If the player is in Random Access mode 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.

  • Page 25: Pause

    Command Descriptions 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.

  • Page 26: Scan Forward

    Command Descriptions 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.

  • Page 27: Multi-Speed Forward (Dvd, Vcd)

    Command Descriptions Execution : String Status Return DVD player NF<CR> or NR<CR> R<CR> Play mode to 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)

  • Page 28: Speed (Dvd, Vcd)

    Command Descriptions 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 compatible FR (Frame)

  • Page 29: Search

    (E04) is returned. In addition, if the disc program blocks the Pause command, the player ignores the command. The DVD-V7400 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.

  • Page 30: Search & Play

    Command Descriptions The available address modes are listed below: Address Mode compatible FR (Frame) TM (Time) CH (Chapter) TI (Title) BK (Block) IX (Index) TR (Track) Sometimes an Auto Stop command within a VCD Block Number Address misses the specified address. Depending upon when the command is sent, a playback address may be missed by a maximum of ten-Blocks.

  • Page 31: Stop Marker

    Command Descriptions The available address modes are listed below: Address Mode compatible FR (Frame) TM (Time) CH (Chapter) TI (Title) BK (Block) IX (Index) TR (Track) Execution : String Status Return DVD player CH5SL<CR> Play mode R<CR> Search Chapter 5 and Play TR2SL<CR>...
  • Page 32 Command Descriptions 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 Multi-Speed 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.

  • Page 33: Lead-Out Symbol

    Command Descriptions 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.

  • Page 34: Frame (Dvd)

    Command Descriptions Execution : String Status Return DVD player FR22000CL2300SE<CR> searches to Play mode 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...

  • Page 35: Time (Excludes Discs Without Time Codes)

    Command Descriptions 5.23 Time (excludes discs without Time Codes) Function : Address specification flag is set to Time Format : TM Explanation : Address assignment proceeds 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...

  • Page 36: Index (Cd)

    Command Descriptions Execution : 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.

  • Page 37: Select Audio (Dvd)

    Command Descriptions 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 Track is selected, the player returns an E06 error message.

  • Page 38: Select Parental-Level (Dvd)

    Command Descriptions Execution : String Status Return DVD player Play mode 1AG<CR> R<CR> Angle is changed 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.

  • Page 39: Video Control

    Command Descriptions The output channel assignment for each integer (argument) is listed below: Argument Audio 2 Audio 3 Audio 1 Audio 5 Audio 6 Audio 4 Stereo Stereo Execution : String Status Return DVD player 5AD<CR> R<CR> audio output = Stereo becomes audio output = Audio 5, L-ch 5.34 Video Control...

  • Page 40: Display Control

    Command Descriptions 5.35 Display Control Function : Character display is turned ON / OFF Format : Integer DS Explanation : The player rewrites the Display Control Register (argument) then returns the completed status message. The default register value is 0 (display switched OFF).

  • Page 41: Key Lock

    Command Descriptions SQUELCH SW VIDEO SW VIDEO OUT VIDEO DEMODULATOR SQUELCH CONTROL VIDEO CONTROL SQUELCH SW DISPLAY SW CHARACTER GENERATOR FRAME Number TIME Number CHAPTER Number. TRACK Number DISPLAY CONTROL TITLE Number USER’S 5.36 Key Lock Function : The key lock switches ON / OFF Format : Integer KL Explanation :...

  • Page 42: Stack Group Set (Dvd)

    Command Descriptions Argument Function Unlock Locks all keys include power 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 5.37 Stack Group Set (DVD) Function : Set the Stack Group (Video Blackboard Stack or Barcode/ Command Stack)

  • Page 43: Video Blackboard Display (Dvd)

    Command Descriptions 5.39 Video Blackboard Display (DVD) Function : Execute Video Blackboard Display (displays a graphic or character) Format : Integer VS Explanation : The command presents the video blackboard display after the GP command specifies the group number. If the option is set to 0, the group graphics or characters are displayed on the screen.
  • Page 44 Command Descriptions 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: Numbers of Contents bytes 0 - 1 (1) Total number of the transfer data 2 bytes (fixed number = 2468H) 2 - 3...
  • Page 45 Command Descriptions (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.
  • Page 46 Command Descriptions The head address is a relative address. The base address is (BP = 1216) and (BP = 1216) is the head byte of the Barcode & Blackboard Data in this format. (11) Comprises the body of the data (12) checksum of the data that indicates the result of adding up BP 0 through BP 9315 and shows in HEX (double word) format...
  • Page 47 Command Descriptions Outline of Barcode Command : Barcode 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)
  • Page 48 Command Descriptions Data Explanations 1216 + BARCODE_SRP #n “F” indicates the ID of Picture (1) Display mode; a Forced display Starting Title Number Starting Address Number (MSB) Starting Address Number Starting Address Number Starting Address Number (LSB) Ending Title Number The ending Address Number (MSB) Ending Address Number + 10...
  • Page 49 Command Descriptions (2) The kind of Picture, color: bit 7, 6, 5: Picture 0 : There is no Picture 1 : Text 2 : Line 3 : Rectangle 4 : Ellipse 5 : Circle bit 4, 3, 2: Color 0 : White 1 : Black 2 : Gray 3 : Red...
  • Page 50 Command Descriptions Data Explanations 1216 + BARCODE_SRP #n “T” indicates the ID of Picture (1) Display mode ; a Forced display Starting Title Number Starting Title Number (MSB) Starting Address Number Starting Address Number Starting Address Number (LSB) Ending Title Number Ending Address Number (MSB) Ending Address Number + 10...

  • Page 51: Blackboard / Stack Data Download

    Command Descriptions (1) Display mode: 00H : The player does nothing 01H : Pauses at the starting Address 02H : Displays “*” while the player is in a registered Address 03H : Pauses and displays “*” while the player is in a registered Address 04H : Forced to display the picture 05H :...

  • Page 52: Weekly Timer Data Upload

    Command Descriptions Execution : String Status Return DVD player BD<CR> Park mode R<CR> Receives the command and starts the receiving data, 9320 20e40010..0267 bytes. It ends with <CR>. 43<CR> R<CR> Data size 8420bytes = 20e4h supported by old version before 2.200 can be downloaded with this command as well.
  • Page 53 Command Descriptions Set the ON minute on Monday 1 bytes (4) Set the OFF hour on Monday 1 bytes Set the OFF minute on Monday 1 bytes (5) 00 (fixed data = 00H) 1 bytes (6) Upper digit of Title number or 1 bytes Stack group number searched on Mon.
  • Page 54 Command Descriptions (3) Set the ON hour on all days 1 bytes during a week Set the ON minute on all days during 1 bytes a week (4) Set the OFF hour on all days 1 bytes during a week Set the OFF minute on all days 1 bytes during a week...
  • Page 55 Command Descriptions (3) - (7) ~ (2) Set the mode on Friday 1 bytes (3) - (7) ~ (2) Set the mode on Saturday 1 bytes (3) - (7) ~ (2) Set the mode on Sunday 1 bytes (3) Set the ON hour on Sun. 1 bytes Set the ON minute on Sun.
  • Page 56 Command Descriptions (set with BCD) THIRD PAGE (THIRD WEEK) (2) Set the mode on Monday 1 bytes (3) Set the ON hour on Monday 1 bytes Set the ON minute on Monday 1 bytes (4) Set the OFF hour on Monday 1 bytes Set the OFF minute on Monday 1 bytes...
  • Page 57 Command Descriptions Lower digit of Chapter number 1 bytes searched on Sun. (set it with BCD) (2) Set the mode on all days during a 1 bytes week (3) Set the ON hour on all days 1 bytes during a week Set the ON minute on all days during 1 bytes a week...
  • Page 58 Command Descriptions Lower nibble (indicates the day) 0: Monday 1: Tuesday 2: Wednesday 3: Thursday 4: Friday 5: Saturday 6: Sunday 7: ALL 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).

  • Page 59: Weekly Timer Data Download

    Command Descriptions Data Explanations The mode of Monday 8 o’clock (Hour to turn ON ) 30 minutes (Minute to turn ON) 17 o’clock (Hour to turn OFF) 20 minutes (Minute to turn ON) Fixed data The upper digit of Title number The lower digit of Title number The upper digit of Chapter number The lower digit of Chapter number...

  • Page 60: Hyper Text Data Upload

    The computer writes the Weekly Timer data while the player is Parked. Refer to the description for Weekly Timer Data Upload. NOTE: Weekly Timer Data compiled in the DVD-V7200 format is unacceptable for the DVD-V7400. The Communication flows as follows. Computer DVD player ---WD<CR>--->...
  • Page 61 Text File data PIONEER ANNOUNCED from the player. It ends with <EOF> NEW INDUSTRIAL DVD- VIDEO PLAYER On February 2, 1999, Pioneer New Media Technologies, Inc. unveiled its ..or registered trademarks of their respective owners <EOF>...

  • Page 62: Current Player Condition Request Descriptions

    Current Address Request Descriptions CURRENT PLAYER CONDITION REQUEST DESCRIPTIONS P-Block Number Request Function : The command returns information for the following groups: DVD – Title Numbers, Chapter Numbers, Time LB Compatible DVD (CAV) – Title Chapter, CAV Frame Numbers LB Compatible DVD (CLV) – Title, Chapter, CLV Time CD/VCD –...

  • Page 63: Chapter Number Request (Dvd)

    Current Address Request Descriptions Explanation : The player returns the contents of the Title/Track Number Register. The Track number is a 2-digit integer. Correct values show only when the player is in Random Access Mode or is playing the lead-in/out area of the disc.

  • Page 64: Index Number Request (Cd, Vcd)

    Current Address Request Descriptions If a disc lacks Time information, the player returns error message E04. If a disc Time Code fails to be read correctly, the player retains the previous Time Code. Execution : String Status Return DVD player Play mode (VCD) ?T<CR>...

  • Page 65: Block Number Request (Cd, Vcd)

    Current Address Request Descriptions If a disc Frame number is unavailable, the player retains the previous value. Execution : String Status Return DVD player ?F<CR> 0002047<CR> Play mode Frame 2047 ?F<CR> 0095010<CR> Play mode Frame 950107 Block Number Request (CD, VCD) Function : Returns the current Block number Format...

  • Page 66: Disc Region Code Request (Dvd)

    Current Address Request Descriptions Status information is returned in the following format: <CR> first Track number last Track number 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 6.10...

  • Page 67: Ld Disc Status Request (Lb-Compatible Dvd)

    Current Address Request Descriptions Status information is returned in the following format: <CR> Disc Mount 0 = No 1 = Yes X = Unknown Layer Structure 0 = Single 1 = Dual X = Unknown Path Type 0 = Parallel 1 = Opposite X = Unknown Chapter Search...

  • Page 68: Register A Set

    Current Address Request Descriptions 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 format: <CR> Disc Mount 0 = No 1 = Yes X = Unknown...
  • Page 69 Current Address Request Descriptions The available display combinations are listed in the following table (Default value is 3): T&CH / Frame / Time Function User’s Track Time (DVD) Display OFF Frame Number (DVD)/Time Code (CD) Title & Chapter Number/Track Number Frame Number (DVD) / Time Code (default) (CD, VCD) +...

  • Page 70: Register B Set

    Current Address Request Descriptions The screen display positions are pictured below. Title/Chapter(Track) Time (Frame) Line 0 Line 1 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.

  • Page 71: Register D Set

    Current Address Request Descriptions Argument Function 0 (default) Normal Audio SQ invalid Video SQ invalid VD/AD SQ invalid 6.16 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).

  • Page 72: Clear Screen

    Current Address Request Descriptions Available characters are shown in the table below (from 20h through 9Fh): “ & < > ¥ ’ À Á Â Ã Ä Å Æ Ç È É Ê Ë Ì Í Î Ï Ð Ñ Ò...

  • Page 73: Advanced Setup

    Current Address Request Descriptions (Not to be issued simultaneously with other commands) Format : WW <CR> 7 fields integer <CR> (=YYMMDDWWHHMMSS<CR>) Explanation : The real time clock may be set using the following format: the last two digits of year month date day, 00 means Monday, 06 means...

  • Page 74: Communication Control Set

    Current Address Request Descriptions REPEAT MODE (0) OFF, (8) CHAPTER (16) TITLE, (24) DISC *1) BAUD RATE 4800bps 9600bps TRAY LOCK BLACKBOARD LOCK STILL MODE FRAME FIELD REV STEP/REV PLAY VOBU Frame 1024 PLAYER CONTRAL (0) Selectable PANEL Selectable (1024) Always off 2048 (2048) Always on 4096...

  • Page 75: Player Active Mode Request

    Current Address Request Descriptions Argument Mode Auto Status Mode-2 Mode-3 Execution : String Status Return DVD player 2CM<CR> R<CR> CCR = 3 (Default Communication Mode) to CCR = 2 (Communication Mode-2) 6.22 Player Active Mode Request Function : returns the player’s current activity mode Format : ?P Explanation :...

  • Page 76: Player Model Name Request

    Current Address Request Descriptions 6.23 Player Model Name Request Function : Returns player model name Format : ?X Explanation : The command returns the player’s name as P1558XX where P1558 is the series name and XX is a 2-digit serial code (not the product serial number).

  • Page 77: Player Region Code Request

    Current Address Request Descriptions Explanation : The player returns the current setting of the Industrial Player 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 set to 0. The player returns an error code if the command is issued when the player is showing Industrial Player Menu on the screen.

  • Page 78: Input Number Request

    Current Address Request Descriptions 6.28 Input Number Request Function : returns input numbers Format : ?N Explanation : The player waits to send numbers through to any peripherals. If numbers are input, the player returns the input numbers. Execution : String Status Return DVD player...

  • Page 79: Input Barcode Data Request

    Current Address Request Descriptions 6.31 Input Barcode Data Request Function : returns input data through a Barcode Reader Format : #B Explanation : The player returns an ASCII code that represents commands sent from a barcode reader. NOTE: When the input data is unacceptable for the current disc type, the player returns an invalid code.

  • Page 80: Register D Request

    Current Address Request Descriptions Explanation : The player returns the Audio and Video squelch attributes from Register B. Status information is returned in the following format: <CR> Video Squelch 0 = Permission Granted 1 = Forbidden Audio Squelch 0 = Permission Granted 1 = Forbidden to C (Fixed 0)

  • Page 81: Menu Call (Dvd)

    Current Address Request Descriptions 6.35 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.

  • Page 82: Button Select (Dvd)

    Current Address Request Descriptions If the disc that is being played does not have the button in that screen when the command is issued, an error message (E06) is returned. * If the command is available, “R<CR>” displays on the screen immediately. However, this does not confirm that the command is executed completely.
  • Page 83 Current Address Request Descriptions Explanation : The command 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.

  • Page 84: Get Information (Dvd)

    Current Address Request Descriptions Execution : String Status Return DVD player 256384ET<CR> R<CR> Emulates the “right” click at the point (256,384) on the screen 6.39 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.

  • Page 85: Memory Data Upload

    Current Address Request Descriptions Player Configuration (P_CFG) for Video P_CFG for Audio Initial Language Code (INI_LCD) for AST INI_LCD_EXT for AST INI_LCD for SPST (INI_LCD_EXT) Initial Language Code extension for SPST Player Region Code reserved reserved reserved for extended playback mode For example SPRM(8): Highlighted Button number (HL_BTNN) for Selection state HL_BTNN...
  • Page 86 Current Address Request Descriptions 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: Numbers of Contents bytes 0 - 1 (1) Total number of the transfer data 2 bytes (fixed number = 477EH) 2 - 26...

  • Page 87: Return Firmware Version

    Current Address Request Descriptions Execution : String Status Return DVD player Park mode MU<CR> R<CR> Receives the command and starts the transfer of the data, …(18,302 18,302 bytes (ends with <CR>) bytes)…<CR> R<CR> 6.41 Return Firmware Version Function : Returns player firmware version Format : ?Z Explanation :...

  • Page 88: Operating Modes

    Operating Modes OPERATING MODES The Operating or Active mode consists of five sub-modes; Open, Park, Setup, Random Access and Reject. A command causes the player to change from one sub-mode to another. The five sub-modes are described below. Open The disc tray is open. Park The player enters the Park mode when the tray is closed.

  • Page 89: Reject

    Operating Modes 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. - 82...

  • Page 90: Dvd-V7400 Internal Registers

    Internal Registers DVD-V7400 INTERNAL REGISTERS 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 the player. Current Time/Frame The register contains the current time while a DVD disc is playing;...

  • Page 91: Remote Control Data Register

    Internal Registers Remote Control Data Register The register contains the temporary data input through the remote control. Laser Barcode Buffer The register contains the compatible Laser Barcode data transmitted via the remote control. 8.10 Serial Use Address Flag When the Serial Interface controls the player, a flag specifies if the address assigned is a Title/Track, Chapter, Time, Frame, Index, Block or ID.

  • Page 92: Mark Title/Track (Mark Chapter)

    Internal Registers 8.15 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 command (refer to 8.14). 8.16 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).
  • Page 93 Internal Registers REGISTER MODEL 10 ADDRESS MODE FLAG TITLE TRACK CHAPTER INDEX FRAME BLOCK TIME 1 CURRENT TIME/FRAME 2 P-TIME 11 SEARCH TIME/FRAME BLOCK 3 CURRENT TITLE/TRACK CHAPTER 12 SEARCH TITLE/TRACK CHAPTER 4 CURRENT INDEX 13 SERACH INDEX 5 SERIAL DIGIT BUFFER 14 MARK TIME/FRAME BLOCK COMMAND 15 MARK TITLE/TRACK...

  • Page 94: External Switch Control

    20, and the four slanting arrows may be sent as a switch control command. Note for additional assistance, please refer to Product Information Bulletin (PIB) 152601 DVD-V7400 and Jama Port Control available on the Pioneer Electronics website under Service & Support – Business Solutions Products.
  • Page 95 Internal Registers PLAY STOP PAUSE STEP FORWARD STEP REVERSE RETURN OPEN/CLOSE DISPLAY SCAN FORWARD SCAN REVERSE SKIP FORWARD SKIP REVERSE - 88...

  • Page 96: Controller

    Internal Registers STACK GROUP4* STACK GROUP5* STACK GROUP6* STACK GROUP7 STACK GROUP8 STACK GROUP9 STACK GROUP10 STACK GROUP11 STACK GROUP12 STACK GROUP13 STACK GROUP14 STACK GROUP15 STACK GROUP16 STACK GROUP17 STACK GROUP18 STACK GROUP19 STACK GROUP20 STACK GROUP21 STACK GROUP22 STACK GROUP23 STACK GROUP24 STACK GROUP25...

  • Page 97: 9.2.1 Simple Circuit

    Internal Registers Diode Specifications Forward Voltage Drop (VF) Less than 0.7 (IF 1ma) Surge Forward Current (IFSM) Less than 100ma µ Forward Current Less than 10 9.2.1 Simple Circuit UP ARROW DOWN ARROW LEFT ARROW RIGHT ARROW ENTER STACK GROUP 1 STACK GROUP 2 STACK...

  • Page 98: 9.2.2 Diode Matrix Circuit

    Internal Registers 9.2.2 Diode Matrix Circuit - 91...

  • Page 99: Additional Notes

    Internal Registers ADDITIONAL NOTES 1. If a video has a picture stop code, when the player reaches the stop code 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.

  • Page 100: Appendix A - Complete Command List By Name

    Complete Command List by Name APPENDIX A - COMPLETE COMMAND LIST BY NAME Any command prefaced with an “*” is supported by a firmware upgrade. NOTE: arg or ards (argument or address) prefaces commands with an argument or an address parameter. If arg or ards is in ( ), then the parameter is optional. COMMAND SUPPORTING FORMATS Name...
  • Page 101 Complete Command List by Name COMMAND SUPPORTING FORMATS Name Mnemonic LB comp. DVD Print Character Real Time Clock Request Real Time Clock Set Register A Request Register A Set (Display) Register B Request Register B Set (Squelch) Reject Scan Forward Scan Reverse Scan Stop Search...

  • Page 102: Appendix B - Complete Command List By Mnemonic

    Complete Command List by Mnemonic APPENDIX B - COMPLETE COMMAND LIST BY MNEMONIC Any command prefaced with an * is supported by a firmware upgrade. NOTE: arg or ards (argument or address) prefaces commands with an argument or an address parameter. If arg or ards is in ( ), then the parameter is optional. COMMAND SUPPORTING FORMATS Mnemonic...
  • Page 103 Complete Command List by Mnemonic COMMAND SUPPORTING FORMATS Mnemonic Name LB comp. DVD Clear Communication Control Set Close Clear Screen Display Control Frame Stack Group Set Index Key Lock Lead Out Symbol (adrs) MF Multi-Speed Forward (adrs) MR Multi-Speed Reverse Scan Forward Scan Reverse Scan Stop...

  • Page 104: Appendix C - Dvd Command List

    DVD Command List APPENDIX C - DVD COMMAND LIST Any command prefaced with an * is supported by a firmware upgrade. NOTE: arg or ards (argument or address) prefaces commands with an argument or an address parameter. If arg or ards is in ( ), then the parameter is optional. COMMAND Name Mnemonic...
  • Page 105 DVD Command List COMMAND Mnemonic Name Register B Set (Squelch) Reject Scan Forward Scan Reverse Scan Stop Search adrs Select Angle Select Aspect Select Audio Select Subtitle Speed Stack Group Set Start Step Forward Step Reverse Still Stop Marker adrs Time Time Code Request Title...

  • Page 106: Appendix D - Lb Compatible Dvd Command List

    LB Compatible DVD Command List APPENDIX D - LB COMPATIBLE DVD COMMAND LIST Any command prefaced with an * is supported by a firmware upgrade. NOTE: arg or ards (argument or address) prefaces commands with an argument or an address parameter. If arg or ards is in ( ), then the parameter is optional. COMMAND Name Mnemonic...
  • Page 107 LB Compatible DVD Command List COMMAND Mnemonic Name Register B Request Register B Set (Squelch) Reject Scan Forward Scan Reverse Scan Stop Search adrs Select Angle Select Aspect Select Audio Select Subtitle Speed Stack Group Set Start Step Forward Step Reverse Still Stop Marker adrs...

  • Page 108: Appendix E - Cd Command List

    CD Command List APPENDIX E - CD COMMAND LIST The DVD-V7400 supports the following commands. Any command prefaced with an * is supported by a firmware upgrade. NOTE: arg or ards (argument or address) prefaces commands with an argument or an address parameter.
  • Page 109 CD Command List COMMAND Mnemonic Name Reject Scan Forward Scan Reverse Scan Stop Search adrs Select Audio Stack Group Set Start Stop Marker adrs Time Time Code Request Title/Track Number Request TOC Information Request (arg) ?Q Track Video Control - 102...

  • Page 110: Appendix F - Vcd Command List

    VCD Command List APPENDIX F - VCD COMMAND LIST The DVD-V7400 supports the following commands. Any command prefaced with an * is supported by a firmware upgrade. NOTE: arg or ards (argument or address) prefaces commands with an argument or an address parameter.
  • Page 111 VCD Command List COMMAND Mnemonic Name Reject Scan Forward Scan Reverse Scan Stop Search adrs Select Audio Speed Stack Group Set Start Step Forward Still Stop Marker adrs Time Time Code Request Title/Track Number Request TOC Information Request (arg) ?Q Track Video Control - 104...
  • Page 112 Error Codes Appendix G - Error Codes Code Message Description communication error Communication Line Error due to framing error or buffer overflow. feature not available Non-Usable Function has been tried. Either the command mnemonic is wrong or the command can not be used in this mode.
  • Page 113 DVD-V7400 Industrial DVD Player RS-232 Command Protocol Pioneer Electronic Corporation 4-1, Meguro 1-chome Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153 JAPAN http://www.pioneer.co.jp Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc. Business Solutions Division 2265 East 220 Street Long Beach, California 90810 United States of America (310) 952-2000 http://www.pioneerelectronics.com...

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