Pioneer LD-V4400 Level I User Manual page 11

1 Introduction
Please refer first to the Operating Instructions, packaged with the LD-V4400, for
essential information about player operation and safety.
1.1 Scope
This manual is a reference guide to assist programmers and developers in using the
Pioneer Industrial Laser Videodisc Player, Model LD-V4400. It contains information for
basic Level I direct player control using the front panel buttons, the remote control unit
(RU-V103), or a Pioneer Barcode Reader (UC-V108BC, UC-V109BC, or the discontinued
UC-V104BC) and technical information to assist programmers in the design and
development of Level III program applications to run under computer control.
The LD-V4400 includes the following features:
• Digital audio and analog audio playback.
• External sync, with loop-through for syncing multiple players together.
• Two video output jacks, one BNC jack, and one RCA jack, for playback on two
monitors simultaneously.
• A slot for an optional add-on LD-ROM board (Model #UK-V112).
• RS-232C interface, compatible with the Pioneer LD-V8000, CLD-V2400,
CLD-V2600, LD-V2200, and the LD-V4200 (discontinued), LC-V330
Autochanger, the LD-V4100 (PAL player), and the LD-V4300 (Dual Standard
NTSC/PAL player).
• Built-in LaserBarcode 2 capability.
• Optional wireless/wired remote control.
• Fully automatic disc loading system.
• Software controlled On-Screen Function Switches, similar to the LD-V8000.
• One second average search time after initialization (CAV), six seconds (CLV).
All Pioneer Industrial Laser Videodisc Players, Models LD-V4400, LD-V8000,
CLD-V2400, CLD-V2600, LD-V2200, and the LD-V2000, can be used as stand-alone
systems. When connected to a television and/or video monitor, they become self-
contained interactive audio-video retrieval and display systems for Level I use. They
may also be connected to and controlled by an external computer for Level III
applications, often working in conjunction with computer databases.
How to control the LD-V4400 as part of a Level I or Level III delivery system is the main
focus of this manual.
LD-V4400 Level I & III User's Manual
LD-V4400 Level I & III • Chapter One
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