Pause; Still (Dvd, Vcd) - Pioneer DVD-V5000 Command Protocol Manual

The available address modes are listed below:
Address Mode
FR (Frame)
TM (Time)
CH (Chapter)
TI (Title)
BK(Block)
IX(Index)
TR (Track)
Execution :
String
PL<CR>
TM0325PL<CR>
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.
program does not allow a pause, the player ignores the command and
returns an error message (E04).
Execution :
String
PA<CR>
PL<CR>
5.7

Still (DVD, VCD)

Function : Playback is stopped on a selected visual
Format : ST
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.
DVD CD
X
X X
X
X
X
X
X
Status Return
R<CR>
plays to 3 minutes 25
seconds
R<CR>
Status Return DVD player
R<CR> Play mode to Pause mode
R<CR> Return to Play mode
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DVD-V5000 DVD Player
RS-232 Command Protocol
VCD
X
X
DVD player
Park mode to Play mode
Pause mode to Play
mode
Play mode to Still mode
However, if the disc