Pioneer RS-232C User Manual

DVD-V7200

Industrial DVD Player

RS-232C

COMMAND PROTOCOL MANUAL

PRELIMINARY

Version 2.20

October 7, 1999

Pioneer Corporation

Pioneer New Media Technologies, Inc.

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Copyright (c) 1998 Pioneer New Media Technologies, Inc.

Document No. DVDV7200RS002-0398
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FCC INFORMATION

The equipment described in this manual has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. These
specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television reception
interference in a residential installation. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.

To determine if your player is causing interference, turn the device off. If the interference stops, it
was most likely caused by the player. To eliminate the interference, you may try one or more of
the following corrective measures:

• verify the cables and connectors between components are shielded.

• increase separation between the player and components.

• connect the changer into an outlet or circuit different from that which the
components are connected.

• consult dealer or experienced radio/television technician for help.

The Federal Communications Commission offers a handbook that may help you with eliminating
interference. The handbook is titled Interference Handbook (stock number 004-000-00493-1) and
may be ordered from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Warning: Any changes or modifications to this product that are not authorized by Pioneer could
void the FCC Certification and negate the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

DOC CLASS B COMPLIANCE

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.

SAFETY CAUTION

Care should always be taken when working with electronic devices. To protect you and your
DVD-V7200 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-V7200
Industrial Player Operating Instructions. IGNORING ANY OR ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS MAY CAUSE INJURY TO THE PERSON(S) OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT,
DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR BOTH.

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 ............................................................................................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...................................................................................... 3

3. SERIAL CONTROL...............................................................................................................4

3.1 Serial Interface Specifications ..........................................................................................4

3.1.1 Signal Interface .................................................................................................4

3.1.2 Data Type .........................................................................................................4

3.1.3 Data Transfer Speed (Baud rate)......................................................................... 4

3.2 Communication with a Computer.....................................................................................4

3.3 Command and Status.......................................................................................................5

3.4 Error Messages ...............................................................................................................7

3.5 Initial Setting ..................................................................................................................7

4. COMMAND STRUCTURE ....................................................................................................9

4.1 Command Mnemonic ....................................................................................................11

4.2 Argument .....................................................................................................................11

4.3 Command String ........................................................................................................... 13

4.4 Status Returns ............................................................................................................... 13

4.5 Error Message ..............................................................................................................13

4.6 Request Status Return...................................................................................................13

4.7 Timing..........................................................................................................................14

5. COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS..............................................................................................15

5.1 Open ............................................................................................................................ 15

5.2 Close............................................................................................................................15

5.3 Reject...........................................................................................................................15

5.4 Start.............................................................................................................................16

5.5 Play..............................................................................................................................16

5.6 Pause ...........................................................................................................................17

5.7 Still (DVD, VCD) ......................................................................................................... 18

5.8 Step Forward (DVD, VCD)...........................................................................................18

5.9 Step Reverse (DVD) .....................................................................................................18

5.10 Scan Forward,...............................................................................................................19

5.11 Scan Reverse ................................................................................................................19

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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..........................................................................................................25

5.20 Clear............................................................................................................................26

5.21 Frame (DVD)...............................................................................................................26

5.22 Block Number (CD, VCD)............................................................................................27

5.23 Time (except disc which time code is not recorded) ......................................................... 27

5.24 Chapter (DVD) ............................................................................................................. 27

5.25 Title (DVD)..................................................................................................................28

5.26 Index (CD, VCD) .........................................................................................................28

5.27 TRACK (CD, VCD) .....................................................................................................28

5.28 Select Subtitle (DVD) ...................................................................................................29

5.29 Select Audio (DVD)......................................................................................................29

5.30 Select Aspect................................................................................................................29

5.31 Select Angle (DVD)......................................................................................................30

5.32 Select Parental-Level (DVD).........................................................................................30

5.33 Audio Control...............................................................................................................30

5.34 Video Control ............................................................................................................... 31

5.35 Display Control.............................................................................................................31

5.36 Key Lock.....................................................................................................................32

5.37 Stack Group Set (DVD) ................................................................................................. 33

5.38 Barcode /Command Stack Play (DVD)...........................................................................33

5.39 Video Blackboard Display (DVD) .................................................................................34

5.40 Video Blackboard Clear ................................................................................................34

5.41 Blackboard / Stack Data Upload.....................................................................................35

5.42 Blackboard / Stack Data Download................................................................................41

5.43 Weekly Timer Data Upload...........................................................................................42

5.44 Weekly Timer Data Download.......................................................................................46

5.45 Text File Data Upload...................................................................................................47

6. CURRENT Player CONDITION REQUEST DESCRIPTIONS............................................49

6.1 P-Block Number Request..............................................................................................49

6.2 Title/Track Number Request..........................................................................................49

6.3 Chapter Number Request (DVD) ...................................................................................50

6.4 Time Code Request ....................................................................................................... 50

6.5 Index Number Request (CD, VCD) ................................................................................ 51

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6.6 Frame Number Request (DVD) ...................................................................................... 51

6.7 Block Number Request (CD, VCD) ...............................................................................52

6.8 Total Frame Request (DVD) .......................................................................................... 52

6.9 TOC Information Request (CD/VCD)............................................................................52

6.10 Disc Region Code Request ............................................................................................53

6.11 DVD Disc Status Request..............................................................................................53

6.12 LD Disc Status Request (LB-compatible DVD) ..............................................................54

6.13 CD Disc Status Request.................................................................................................54

6.14 Register A Set..............................................................................................................55

6.15 Register B Set...............................................................................................................57

6.16 Register D Set..............................................................................................................58

6.17 Print Character..............................................................................................................58

6.18 Clear Screen ................................................................................................................. 59

6.19 Real Time Clock Set......................................................................................................59

6.20 Advanced Feature Menu Set .......................................................................................... 60

6.21 Communication Control Set...........................................................................................61

6.22 Player Active Mode Request..........................................................................................62

6.23 Player Model Name Request..........................................................................................62

6.24 Real Time Clock Request ..............................................................................................63

6.25 Advanced Feature Menu Request ................................................................................... 63

6.26 Player Region Code Request..........................................................................................64

6.27 CCR Mode Request ......................................................................................................64

6.28 Input Number Request...................................................................................................64

6.29 Error Code Request ....................................................................................................... 64

6.30 Input Unit Request........................................................................................................65

6.31 Input Barcode Data Request ..........................................................................................65

6.32 Register A Request .......................................................................................................66

6.33 Register B Request........................................................................................................66

6.34 Register D Request .......................................................................................................67

6.35 Menu Call (DVD).............................................................................................................67

6.36 Numeric Button (DVD)......................................................................................................68

6.37 Button Select (DVD).........................................................................................................68

6.38 Enter Button (DVD)..........................................................................................................69

6.39 Get Information (DVD)......................................................................................................70

7. OPERATING MODES..........................................................................................................73

7.1 Open ............................................................................................................................ 73

7.2 Park .............................................................................................................................73

7.3 Setup............................................................................................................................73

7.4 Random Access............................................................................................................73

7.5 Reject...........................................................................................................................74

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8. DVD-V7200 INTERNAL REGISTERS .................................................................................75

8.1 Current Time/Frame......................................................................................................75

8.2 P-TIME........................................................................................................................75

8.3 Current Title/Track (Current Chapter)............................................................................75

8.4 Current Index................................................................................................................75

8.5 Serial Digit Buffer.........................................................................................................75

8.6 Remote Control Use Address Flag..................................................................................75

8.7 Remote Control Digit Buffer..........................................................................................75

8.8 Remote Control Data Register........................................................................................76

8.9 Laser Barcode Buffer....................................................................................................76

8.10 Serial Use Address Flag.................................................................................................76

8.11 Search Time/Frame.......................................................................................................76

8.12 Search Title/Track (Search Chapter)...............................................................................76

8.13 Search Index.................................................................................................................76

8.14 Mark Time/Frame .........................................................................................................76

8.15 Mark Title/Track (Mark Chapter)...................................................................................76

8.16 Mark Index...................................................................................................................77

8.17 Video Control ............................................................................................................... 77

8.18 Audio Control...............................................................................................................77

8.19 Display Control.............................................................................................................77

8.20 Registers ......................................................................................................................77

9. EXTERNAL SWITCH CONTROL .......................................................................................80

9.1 Function Assignment ..................................................................................................... 80

9.2 Controller.....................................................................................................................81

9.2.1 Simple Circuit .................................................................................................82

9.2.2 Diode Matrix Circuit........................................................................................83

10. ADDITIONAL NOTES.........................................................................................................84

Appendix A - Complete Command List by Name ...........................................................................85

Appendix B - Complete Command List by Mnemonic....................................................................87

Appendix C - DVD Command List.................................................................................................89

Appendix D - LB Compatible DVD Command List........................................................................91

Appendix E - CD Command List....................................................................................................93

Appendix F - VCD Command List.................................................................................................95

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1. INTRODUCTION

This document defines the RS-232C command protocol for the Pioneer DVD-V7200 Industrial
DVD Player.

The DVD-V7200 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.

This manual addresses the various commands and precautions required when using the player
with a computer. Please refer to the DVD-V7200 Operating Instructions included in this bundle
for details on operating the unit via the front panel and/or remote control.

Chapter 2 describes the Interface Connector Specifications and the Computer Control features of
the DVD-V7200.

Chapter 3 discusses Baud Rate Settings, Interface Operation, Control Protocol, and Internal
Operation via computer.

Chapter 4 explains the Player Command Structure in detail.

Introduction

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 external switch control functions.

NOTE: In this manual, a DVD disc containing a modified program from a current educational
Laser Disc (LD) is handled as a Laser BarCode (LB) compatible DVD disc. The disc has two
formats: CAV and CLV.

Please be careful the following. The commands in this manual, it is not the same as LD players
one. Both are exactly like but a little different in the detailed using.

CAUTION: The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.

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2. INTERFACE

2.1 Interface Connector

A computer may be connected to the DVD-V7200 through either the RS-232 serial
port or the parallel port by using a 15-pin D-Sub connector (e.g., a JAE DALC­J15SAF connector with suitable plug such as the JAE DA-15PF-N).

The pins are identified below:

2.2 Serial Interface Pin Specification

Pin No. Terminal Input/Output Function

1 GND -- ground
2 TxD Output send data
3 RxD Input receive data
4 DTR Output enable data receiving
5 POWER Output

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 service support

15 V +8V OUTPUT used only service support

external power
control

(do not make connection)

(do not make connection)

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.

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2.3.2 External Switch Control (see Chapter 9)

Control the player with the External Option Switches (SW#).
Please make sure the Key Lock condition. If the player is in the Key Lock

mode, the player ignores the control. (Please refer to the Key Lock
command description.)

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:

Computer Control

MaximumInput

LessThanµ12V

Voltage
HighLevel Signal MoreThan4.5V
LowLevelSignal LessThan0.5V

Standbymode

PowerOnmode

morethan

100msec

morethan

100msec

PowerOn

PowerOff

Please make sure the Key Lock condition. If the player is in the Key Lock
mode, the player ignores the control. (Please refer to the Key Lock
command description.)

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3. SERIAL CONTROL

3.1 Serial Interface Specifications

3.1.1 Signal Interface

The signal interface is an 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 can be set to either 4800 or 9600 baud on the
Industrial player menu screen and/or with the Advanced Feature Menu Set
command.(Please refer to the DVD-V7200 Operating Instructions and/or
the Advanced Feature Menu Set command description.)

NOTE: The factory default is 4800 baud.The player memorizes the transfer
speed every time and that is retained after the power cycle reaches
completion.

3.2 Communication with a Computer

The DVD-V7200 communicates to the computer through the player’s 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.
Please refer to the diagram below for clarification.

Computer DVD-V7200

TxD Pin 2 - RxD

RxD Pin 3 - TxD

GND Pin 1 - GND

In some computer, the CTS port should be set to HIGH during the communication.
It is the best thing to connect the CTS of the computer to the DTR of the player. In
normal operation and communication is available , the DTR in the player is set to
HIGH thus the unit is able to receive a command at any time.

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3.3 Command and Status

The computer transmits a command to the DVD-V7200 and the player responds
with the message, ‘execution complete’.

Example

COMPUTER DVD-V7200
(1) “Search to Frame 1000” ⇒⇒ (2) Search Execution

(4) “Play to Frame 2000” ⇒⇒ (5) Play Execution

NOTE: The length of a command string is limited to 32 characters. Please refer to
COMMAND STRUCTURE.

When using a computer to control the DVD-V7200 player, follow the command
protocols listed below:

• ASCII character codes are used for the 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 use of uppercase or lowercase letters

Computer Control

⇐⇐ (3) Complete

⇐⇐ (6) Complete

• Some commands require an argument, (e.g. chapter number or speed)

• Use a command as the terminator of the argument

The player executes a command as soon as the carriage 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 of up to 32
characters in length.

Example

10SE 20PL<CR> : Search to chapter 10 then play to 20

The command string enters into the buffer with the left character and continues
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> or <LF>
(line feed) which do not affect the player’s operation.

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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" message.

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 command. 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 the player to search within a non­recorded 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).

Apply one of the following methods to reset the player after an error has occurred:

• Use ?P to determine the Active mode of the player

• Use ?X, ?W, ?M, ?H, ?H ?S to determine the player information, model name,

clock time, player region code, the setting of Industrial Player Menu, etc.

• Use ?F, ?T, ?C, or ?R to determine the current frame, time, chapter,

title/track number, respectively.

• Use ?V, ?D, ?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 Message
Error Indication Message

Request Status

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3.4 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

E00 Communication error Communication Line Error due to framing error or

E04 Feature not available Non-Usable Function has been tried – either the

E06 Missing argument Correct parameter is not specified
E11 Disc does not exist There is no disc in the tray
E12 Search error Search address can not be found

E15 Picture stop Playback has been stopped by a picture stop code

E16 Interrupt by other device The command(s) sent via the serial line were not

Computer Control

buffer overflow

command mnemonic is wrong or the command can
not be used in this mode

Read error of Text File; (When the command (UU)
is executed)

while in the Auto Play mode

executed before commands were sent from the front
panel buttons and/or remote control unit

E99 Panic Unrecoverable Error occurred – possible that a disc

3.5 Initial Setting

The following table provides the default internal register and switch settings. Take
care to set each to the required parameters when creating an application program.

Register/Switch Setting at Power ON

Key Lock

Video Switch 1 : ON
Audio Switch 3 : Audio 1
Display Switch 0 : OFF
Address mode 1 : Time
Speed Parameter 30 : ½ Speed
CCR 3 : Mode 3
Register A 3 : Title/Chapter and Frame

Register B 0 : Normal Squelch
Register D 0 : CR

Forced end of the data transfer while Text File
sends to PC (When the command (UU) is executed)

cannot be loaded and/or playing can not continue

2 : If set 2 at power OFF
0 : All other cases

Display (DVD)
Track/Time Display (CD, VCD)

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4. COMMAND STRUCTURE

The DVD-V7200 supports the commands listed below.

COMMAND SUPPORTING FORMATS

Name Mnemonic DVD LB comp. DVD CD VCD

Open OP X X X X
Close CO X X X X
Reject RJ X X X X
Start SA X X X X
Play (adrs) PL X X X X
Pause PA X X X X
Still ST X X X
Step Forward SF X X X
Step Reverse SR X X
Scan Forward NF X X X X
Scan Reverse NR X X X X
Scan Stop NS X X X X
Multi-Speed Forward (adrs) MF X X X
Multi-Speed Reverse (adrs) MR X X
Speed arg SP X X X
Search adrs SE X X X X
Search & Play *1 adrs SL X X X X
Stop Marker adrs SM X X X X
Lead Out Symbol LO X X X X
Clear CL X X X X
Frame FR X X
Block Number BK X X
Time TM X X X X
Chapter CH X X
Title TI X X
Index IX X X
Track TR X X
Select Subtitle arg SU
Select Audio arg AU
Select Aspect arg AP
Select Angle arg AG
Select Parental-Level arg PT
Audio Control arg AD
Video Control arg VD
Display Control arg DS
Keylock arg KL
Stack Group Set arg GP X X
Barcode / Command Stack Play arg BS X X
Video Blackboard Display arg VS X X
Video Blackboard Clear CB X X
Blackboard / Stack Data Upload *1 BU X X X X
Blackboard / Stack Data Download

*1

Command Structure

X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X

BD X X X X

X X
X X
X X
X X

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Weekly Timer Data Upload *1 WU X X X X
Weekly Timer Data Download *1 WD X X X X
Text File Data Upload *1 UU X X

COMMAND SUPPORTING FORMATS

Name Mnemonic DVD LB comp. DVD CD VCD

Current Address Request ?A X X X X
Title/Track Number Request ?R X X X X
Chapter Number Request ?C X X
Time Code Request ?T X X X X
Index Number Request ?I X X
Frame Number Request ?F X X
Block Number Request ?B X X
Total Frame Request ?Y
TOC Information Request ?Q X X
Disc Region Code Request ?G X X
DVD Disc Status Request ?V X X
LD Disc Status Request ?D X
CD Disc Status Request ?K X X
Register A Set (Display) arg RA X X X X
Register B Set (Squelch) arg RB X X X X
Register D Set (TxD Term) *1 arg RD X X X X
Print Character arg PR X X X X
Clear Screen CS X X X X
Real Time Clock Set WW X X X X
Advanced Feature Menu Set *1 arg MS X X X X
Communication Control Set arg CM X X X X
Player Active Mode Request ?P X X X X
Player Model Name Request ?X X X X X
Real Time Clock Request ?W X X X X
Advanced Feature Menu Request

*1
Player Region Code Request ?H X X X X
CCR Mode Request ?M X X X X
Input Number Request ?N X X X X
Error Code Request ?E X X X X
Input Unit Request #I X X X X
Input Barcode Data Request #B X X X X
Register A Request $A X X X X
Register B Request $B X X X X
Register D Request *1 $D X X X X
Menu Call *2 arg MC X X
Numeric Button *2 arg NB X X
Button Select *2 arg CU X X
ENTER Button *2 (arg) ET X X
Get Information *2 arg GI X X

?S X X X X

X X

NOTE: Any command prefaced with an *1 is supported by a firmware Version 2.00.
NOTE: Any command prefaced with an *2 is supported by a firmware Version 2.20.

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NOTE: A command with an argument or address parameter is prefaced by arg
(argument) or ards (address). If the arg or ards is in parentheses ( ), the parameter is

optional.

4.1 Command Mnemonic

Each command is expressed as two (2) ASCII alphabetic characters. There is no
distinction between uppercase and lowercase letters except the Character strings in PR
command.
NOTE: All command without Text File Data Upload (UU), Reject (RJ) and Open (OP)
can not use while the video text is displayed on the screen. When any command without
these are issued, the player returns the error code E04.

4.2 Argument

An argument is expressed in either ASCII characters or ten digits and consists of either
an address or an integer. A Control Register uses an integer value to set a specified value
or condition.

Command Structure

If a command requires an argument, it is always placed before the command.

Example : N

1N2N3

minimum 000 ~ maximum 300 (except MS command)
Minimum 000 ~ maximum 520703 (Only MS command)

NOTE: If a command requires an argument but one is not supplied, the player returns an
error message.

An Address can be a title, a chapter, a track, an index number, a frame number, or a time
code depending upon how the address flag is set. The Address must not exceed the
maximum allowed value of ten characters and/or digits.

Address Type Media Type Format Range (Min-Max)

Title Number DVD N1N
Chapter Number DVD N1N

FrameNumber

Time Code

DVD/VCD N1N2N3N4N5N6N
DVD N1N2N3N4N

CD/VCD N1N2N3N
Track Number CD/VCD N1N
Index Number CD/VCD N1N

2

2

5

c

4
2

2

Block Number CD/VCD N1N2N3N4N5N

a

7

b

d

6

0 ~ 99
0 ~ 99

0 ~ 1079999

0 ~ 59959

0 ~ 9959

1 ~ 99
1 ~ 99

0 ~ 995974

a

NaNbNc minutes NdNe seconds are calculated into frame number.

b

N1N2N3 minutes N4N5 seconds.

c

N1N2 minutes N3N4 seconds.

d

N1N2 minutes N3N4 seconds N5N6 block.

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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: The Real Time Clock Set (WW) , Print Character (PR), Blackboard/Stack Data
Upload (BU), Blackboard/Stack Data Download (BD), Weekly Timer Data Upload
(WU), Weekly Timer Data Download (WD), Text File Data Upload (UU) commands
should be assigned individually.

Once the <CR> termination command is added to the string, the command string is
evaluated and executed from left to right in sequential order.

If an error occurs during the execution of a command string, the remainder of the string
following that command is not executed.

If a new command string is input before the execution of the current string is complete,
the current string is aborted and the remaining commands are cleared.

Command Structure

To cancel a currently executing string, send the termination command <CR> alone.

If a new command without Text File Data Upload (UU) is input while the execution of
the current command stack, the remaining of the current command stack are cleared.

4.4 Status Returns

The completion message used in the Automatic Status is "R".

Example: R<CR>

4.5 Error Message

An error message is indicated by the letter E and followed by a two-character error code.

Example: EN1N2<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>.

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player returns 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 request command is at the end of the command 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

The time it takes to receive a command and return a Status Value is defined as follows:

T1 represents the time from when the termination of the command string <CR>
is received to the beginning of the execution of the command extension. The
maximum is approximately 24ms.

T2 represents the time it takes to execute the command. Depending upon the
command type and the player’s condition, the minimum is 14ms.

RxD P L <CR>

T1 T2

TxD R <CR>

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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 the 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:

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200
OP<CR> R<CR> Park mode to Open mode

Command Structure

5.2 Close

Function : Door is closed (Tray is closed)
Format : CO

Explanation : If the command is sent while the player door is open, the door is closed

and 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 :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200
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 enters Reject mode and the disc stops rotating. Once the disc

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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 Open mode
and it opens the tray.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

RJ<CR> R<CR>

NOTE: Sending a second Eject command causes the player to open the tray.

Random Access mode
to Park mode

5.4 Start

Function : Disc rotation starts
Format : SA

Explanation : If the command is sent while the player is in Open, Park or Reject

mode, the player immediately enters Setup mode and the disc begins rotating. The
player is ready for playback when the device reaches the beginning of the program
(DVD, CD or VCD disc pauses or stills at the first track). The player returns the
completed status when the disc pauses or stills.

Execution :

5.5 Play

Explanation : If the command is sent while the player is in Open, Park, or Reject

If the player receives the command while 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.

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

SA<CR> R<CR>
SA<CR> E11<CR> Open mode to Park mode

Function : Pictures and sound are reproduced (Option - Auto Stop)
Format : (Address)PL

mode, a DVD disc plays according to the menu selection or from the first title in case
of no menu, and a CD/VCD disc plays from the first track. The player returns the
completed status message after the Play mode begins.

Park mode to Pause mode

Error – No disc in tray

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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 mode 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 returns the completed status message.

The Auto Stop command is canceled if another command is sent before 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 Picture Stop code is detected before the player reaches the specified address, 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 may return the error
message.

The available address modes are listed below:

Address Mode DVD

LB-compatible

DVD

CD VCD

FR (frame) X X

TM (time) X X X X

CH (chapter) X X

TI (title) X X

BK (block) X

IX (index) X X
TR (track) X X

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.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

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

5.6 Pause

Function : Playback ceases temporarily
Format : PA

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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 the error
message (E04) .

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

PA<CR> R<CR> Play mode to Pause mode
PL<CR> R<CR> Return to Play mode

5.7 Still (DVD, VCD)

Function : Playback is stoppe d 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. However, if the disc
program does not allow a pause, the player ignores the command and returns the
error message (E04).

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

ST<CR> R<CR> Play mode to Still mode
PL<CR> R<CR>

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

Return to Play mode

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returns the error message (E04).

NOTE: One DVD Step Reverse is equal to between 15 and 30 frames
NOTE: A Video CD does not support the Step Reverse command

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

SF<CR>

SRSRSR<CR> Moves 3 frames backwards Play mode

5.10 Scan Forward,

5.11 Scan Reverse

5.12 Scan Stop

Command Descriptions

Moves 1 frame forward Play mode

R<CR> Still mode

R<CR>

Still mode

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 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 :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

NF<CR> or NR<CR> R<CR> Play mode to Scan mode
NS<CR> R<CR> Return to Play mode

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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 Random 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.

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 player enters normal Multi-Speed mode.
However, if the disc program does not allow a pause, the player ignores the
command.

NOTE: There is no multi-speed reverse option without 1/2 speed in DVD. VCD
offers 1/2 to 1/16 speed forward only.

Sometimes an Auto Stop comma nd within some Multi-Speed commands misses the
specific address. Depending upon when the command is sent, a playback address
may be missed by a maximum of ten-blocks.

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Command Descriptions

The available address modes in each disc type are listed below:

Address Mode DVD

LB-compatible

DVD

CD VCD

FR (frame) X X

TM (time) X X X

CH (chapter) X X

TI (title)

BK (block)

IX (index) X
TR (track) X

When playing back a VCD disc, sometimes an Auto Stop command within a 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.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

MF<CR> R<CR> Play mode to Multi-Speed mode
TM0325MF<CR> plays to 3 minutes 25 seconds Pause mode to Multi-Speed mode

R<CR> Pause mode

5.15 Speed (DVD, VCD)

Function : Specifies the speed for Multi-Speed playback
Format : Integer SP

Explanation : The command rewrites the contents of the Speed Register and returns

the completed status message. The current mode of the player does not change.

The speed parameter indicates the number of fields per second. The range is 0
through 45 with a default value of 30 fields per seconds. The relationship between the
integer, speed parameter and the actual speed of the player is as follows:

Integer Speed Parameter Speed

30 23~45 ½
15 12~22 ¼
7 6~11 1/8
4 3~5 1/16
1 0~2 Step1

NOTE: Forward speeds greater than 1x are not available.

NOTE: There is no multi-speed reverse option without 1/2 speed in DVD. VCD
offers 1/2 to 1/16 speed forward only.

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Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200
4SPMF<CR> R<CR> Play mode to

1

/

16

30SP<CR> R<CR> Multi-Speed to ½ Multi-Speed

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 in CD and the
still mode in the others type discs and then returns the completed status message. If
the player misses the specified address or can not find it out , an error message (E06
or E12) is returned. However, if the disc program does not allow a time or chapter
search, the player ignores the command and an error message (E04) is returned. And
also, if the disc program does not allow a pause, the player ignores the command.

speed forward

The available address modes are listed below:

Address Mode DVD

LB-compatible

DVD

CD VCD

FR (frame) X X

TM (time) X X X X

CH (chapter) X X

TI (title) X X

BK (block) X

IX (index) X
TR (track) X X

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.

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Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

FR4500SE<CR> Searches to frame 4500 Play mode

CH5SE<CR>

TR2SE<CR> Searches to track 2 Play mode

IX902SE<CR>

5.17 Search & Play

Function : Searchs to specified address and starts to play immediately in the Play

mode.

Command Descriptions

Address Mode set = Frame

R<CR> Still mode (DVD)

Searches to chapter 5 Play mode

Address mode set = Chapter

R<CR>

Still mode

Address mode set = Track

R<CR> Still mode (VCD)

Searches to index 2, track 9 Play mode

Address mode set = Index

R<CR> Pause mode (CD)

Format : (Address) SL

Explanation : Frist of all, the specified address is written in suitable register of the

player according to Address mode. Then it compared the address with the current
address. The pick-up is moved so that the difference becomes 0.

The player plays a disc im mediately from there after reached to the specific address.
In case the player misses the address or can not find out, it returnes error code (E06
or E12). And if Frame has been selected in Address Mode, the player does not
execute the command.

The ava ilable address modes are listed below:

Address Mode DVD

LB-compatible

DVD

CD VCD

FR (frame)

TM (time) X X X X

CH (chapter) X X

TI (title) X X

BK (block) X

IX (index) X
TR (track) X X

Execution :

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Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

CH5SL<CR> Play mode

R<CR>

Search Chapter 5 and Play
mode.

TR2SL<CR>

R<CR> Search Track 2 and Play

mode.

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.

A Time Code or Chapter Number request notes whether or not the player reached a
marked address. The Clear and Reject commands remove the marker.

The Stop Marker is the same in functionality as the Play or Multi-Speed Auto Stop
commands. The primary difference is when the status message is returned. The
Multi-Speed Auto Stop command returns the completed status message when the
player reaches the marked address while the Stop Marker command returns the
message as soon as the Stop Marker is set.

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Command Descriptions

The available address modes are listed below:

Address Mode DVD

LB-compatible

DVD

CD VCD

FR (frame) X X

TM (time) X X X X

CH (chapter) X X

TI (title) X X

BK (block) X

IX (index) X X
TR (track) X X

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 a few ten-blocks.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

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

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 numbe r 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 a Frame Number can be translated into the time of a lead-out.

The Lead-Out Search command on a CD or VC D 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 at several seconds prior to the lead­out point because the Lead-Out command requires the player to read video data in
advance.

Execution :

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Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

LOSE<CR> R<CR> Search mode 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 command 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 Multi Speed command.

The command releases the Repeat mode and execution of Command Stuck.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

FR22000CL2300SE<CR> searches to frame 2300 Play mode

TM500SMPL<CR> R<CR> Play with Stop Marker
CL<CR> R<CR> Stop Marker is released and

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.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

FR123450SE<CR> searches to frame 123450 Play mode to Search mode

[maximum number of frames is 7-digits in length (# # # # # # #)]

R<CR> Still mode

player begins normal playback

R<CR> Still mode

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5.22 Block Number (CD, VCD)

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.

The Block refers to a physical block within a CD or a VCD. The physical block
consists of 75 frames or blocks per second (different from traditional Video Frames).

But the player can not Block Number search with VCD disc.
Please refer to 8.10 Serial Use Address Flag.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

BK243020SE<CR>

searches to 24 minutes,
30 seconds, 20 blocks

R<CR>

Command Descriptions

Play mode to Search mode

Pause mode

5.23 Time (except disc which time code is not recorded)

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 8.10 Serial Use Address Flag.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

TM12345SE<CR>

searches to 123 minutes,
45 seconds

R<CR>

[maximum number of frames is 7-digits in length (# # # # # # #)]

5.24 Chapter (DVD)

Function : Address flag is set to chapter
Format : CH

Play mode to Search mode

Still mode

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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 returned.

Please refer to 8.10 Serial Use Address Flag.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

CH23SE<CR> searches to chapter 23 Play mode 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 8.10 Serial Use Address Flag.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

TI5SE<CR>

5.26 Index (CD, VCD)

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 :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

IX1204SE<CR> searches to index 4, track 12 Play mode to Search mode

searches to Title 5 Play mode to Search mode

R<CR>

R<CR>

Still mode

Pause mode (CD)

5.27 TRACK (CD, VCD)

Function : Address flag is set to track

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Format : TR

Explanation : Address assignment proceeds by track. All subsequent addresses are

handled as a track number.

Please refer to 8.10 Serial Use Address Flag.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200
TR15SE<CR> searches to track 15 Play mode to Search 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 track is selected, an error message (E06) is
returned.

Command Descriptions

R<CR> Pause mode

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, an
error message (E06) is returned.
NOTE: If the setting is 0, the audio mute is ON.

5.30 Select Aspect

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, an
error message (E04) is returned.

Argument Aspect Ratio (Video output)

1 Pan & Scan
2 Letter Box
3 Wide

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5.31 Select Angle (DVD)

Function : Select Angle
Format : Integer AG

Explanation : The command selects a viewing angle. The player allows up to 9

angles for playback. If an unavailable angle is selected, an error message (E04 or
E06) is returned.

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, an error message is returned.

5.33 Audio Control

Function : Control Audio Output
Format : Integer AD

Explanation : The command allows changes to the audio output from the default

value (7) then returns the completed status message. The player resets to the default
value when the tray opens or when the power recycles.

NOTE: The player automatically resets the audio control to 3 (Audio 1),when it
powers on.

The output channel assignment for each integer (argument) is listed below:

Argument DVD6e CD1 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

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

e

Includes LB compatible DVD

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Command Descriptions

5AD<CR> R<CR>

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 value is 1 (video switch ON).

The squelch switch adjusts the video output when the video control is ON (during
playback). If the player is in Park, Search or Pause mode, the video squelch 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

audio output = Stereo becomes
audio output = Audio 5, L-ch

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200
0VD<CR> R<CR> Video Switch = ON to

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). Arguments can display User's Area Characters, Title Number, Time
Code, Chapter Number and Audio Output information.

NOTE: Argument 2 through 6 are available to display with Remote control unit.
When DVD disc is played, the order of the display changing is 2, 6, 3, 4, 5 and OFF.
In case when CD or VCD disc is played, the order is 2, 3, 4, OFF.

If Argument 1 is set through 232C command, the display changing is restricted with
this command, so the display on the screen is not changed with Remote control unit.

Video Switch = OFF

Argument Function

0 OFF

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FRAME No.

1 Displays user’s area that is set by Register A
2 Title, chapter, track number, length of play, etc.
3 Play time or remain time of each chapter
4 Play time or remain time of each title
5 Audio and Subtitle information and Transfer rate etc
6 Add frame number to ARG.2 display

SQUELCH SW VIDEO SW

VIDEO

DEMODULATOR

CHARACTER

GENERATOR

TIME No.

CHAPTER No.

TRACK No., TITLE No.

USER’S

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO CONTROLSQUELCH CONTROL

SQUELCH SW DISPLAY SW

DISPLAY CONTROL

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

1DS<CR>

3DS<CR> R<CR> Display condition = 3
DS<CR> R<CR> Display Switch = OFF

5.36 Key Lock

Function : The key lock switch is turned ON / OFF

R<CR>

Display Switch = OFF to
Display Switch = ON

Display condition is set on Register
A

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Command Descriptions

Format : Integer KL

Explanation : The command enables/disables the remote control, the external switch

including power control functin, mouse and accessing to the front panel buttons. The
default value is 0 (OFF) thus the player is unlocked.

If the key lock switch is set to 1, all buttons (front panel including power and remote
control) external switch control including power control and mouse control are
disabled. Use this setting for a PC-controlled player to lessen interference from
outside sources such as remote control units.

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. Thus, after powering off the player, the locked
tray protects the disc from unauthorized personnel.

Argument Function

0 Unlock
1 Locks all keys include power
2 Locks only tray open

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

1KL<CR> R<CR> Key Lock ON
OKL<CR> R<CR> Key Lock OFF (unlocked)
2KL<CR> R<CR>

5.37 Stack Group Set (DVD)

Function : Set Stack Group (Video Blackboard Stack or Barcode/Command

Stack)

Format : Integer GP

Explanation : The command sets the stack group (Video Blackboard Stack or

Barcode/Command Stack) for execution or access. It is added in conjunction with the
BS (BARCODE/COMMAND STACK PLAY) or the VS (VIDEO BLACKBOARD
DISPLAY) command (see following sections).

1 to 300, decimal system integer number is used in its argument.

5.38 Barcode /Command Stack Play (DVD)

Tray Open Lock ON

Function : Execute Barcode/Command Stack from specific step
Format : Integer BS

Explanation : The command executes the Barcode/Command stack group from

specific step after the GP command specifies the group number.

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Error E06 is returned from a player in case BS command is issued with GP command
that has unknown group number.

1 to 300, decimal system integer number is used in it s argument.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200
25GP16BS<CR> R<CR> Execute from group 25/step 16

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. Settings between 1 and 300 cause the player
to display the specified graphic or character only.

Error E06 is returned from a player in case BS command is issued with GP command
that has unknown group number.

NOTE: Graphics or characters display automatically if the drawing/text is flagged
with the Auto Display command.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

25GPOVS<CR> R<CR>

25GP32VS<CR> R<CR>

5.40 Video Blackboard Clear

Function : Clears Video Blackboard Display
Format : CB

Explanation : The command clears graphics and characters that was displayed after

GP or/and VS command with specific group and step.
In case any graphics and characters that is not displayed after issuing GP or/a nd VS

command with specific group and step, the execution is canceled with this command.

If Group 25 is available then it
displays automatically

Displays step 32 (graphic or
character) from Group 25

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

CB<CR> R<CR>

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Clear the video blackboard display

5.41 Blackboard / Stack Data Upload

Function : Reads the data in the player : Blackboard data, Barcode data, Stack

data

Format : BU

Explanation : The player sends the data to the computer after the command while it is

Park mode.

The Communication flows as shown in below.

Flow of the communication :

(N=8420)

Computer DVD-V7200

---BU<CR>--->

<---R<CR>---­<--1st byte data-­<--2nd byte data--

<--(N-1)th byte data-­<--Nth byte data<CR>--

<---R<CR>----

Command Descriptions

~

Format of the data :

BP Contents Numbers of bytes

0 - 1 (1) Total number of the transfer data

(fixed number = 20e4H)

2 - 3 (2) The version of this data format

(fixed value)
4 - 5 (3) Barcode #1 Search Pointer 2 bytes
6 - 7 Barcode #2 Search Pointer 2 bytes

~ ~ ~
600 - 601 Barcode #299 Search Pointer 2 bytes
602 - 603 Barcode #300 Search Pointer 2 bytes
604 - 605 (4) Number of Next Barcode Data 2 bytes
606 - 607 (5) Number of Next Barcode Group 2 bytes
608 - 609 (6) Blackboard #1 Search Pointer 2 bytes
610 - 611 Blackboard #2 Search Pointer 2 bytes

~ ~ ~

1204 - 1205 Blackboard #299 Search Pointer 2 bytes

2 bytes

2 bytes

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1206 - 1207 Blackboard #300 Search Pointer 2 bytes
1208 - 1209 (7) Number of Next Blackboard Data 2 bytes
1210 - 1211 (8) Number of Next Blackboard Group 2 bytes
1212 - 1213 (9) Number of Next Blackboard Unit 2 bytes
1214 - 1215 (10) Next Data Address 2 bytes
1216 - 8415 (11) Barcode & Blackboard Data 7200 bytes
8416 - 8419 (12) Checksum 4 bytes

(1) Fixed data :

It indicates the total data bytes of this transfer with HEX digit.
20e4H = 8420

(2) Fixed data :

It indicates the version of this data format. It is (0000H) now. When it will be
revised, it will be changed. Do not change its digits by users.

(3)

It indicates the head address of the #Nth Barcode / Command Stack data. The head
address is relative address. Base address is (BP = 1216). (BP = 1216) is the head byte
of Barcode & Blackboard Data in this data format.

(N = 1 ~ 300)
If the data of #Nths is not, it shows (ffffH).

(4)

It indicates the numbers of the registerd Barcode / Command Stacks.
It is available from 0 to 299. And it shows with HEX digit.

(5)

It indicates the group number of the next Barcode / Command Stack.
It is available from 0 to 299. And it shows with HEX digit.

(6)

It indicates the head address of the #Nth Blackboard data. The head address is
relative address. Base address is (BP = 1216). (BP = 1216) is the head byte of
Barcode & Blackboard Data in this data format.

(N = 1 ~ 300)
If the data of #Nths is not, it shows (ffffH).

(7)

It indicates the numbers of the registerd Picture / Text.
It is available from 0 to 299. And it shows with HEX digit.

(8)

It indicates the group number of the next Picture / Text.
It is available from 0 to 299. And it shows with HEX digit.

(9)

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Command Descriptions

It indicates the umber of the next Picture / Text.
It is available from 0 to 299. And it shows with HEX digit.

(10)

It indicates the head address of the next Barcode / Command Stack data or Picture /
Text data. The head address is relative address. Base address is (BP = 1216). (BP =

1216) is the head byte of Barcode & Blackboard Data in this data format.

(11)

It is the body of the data.

(12)

It is the checksum of the data. It indicates the result of added up from BP 0 to BP

8415. It shows with HEX (double word).

Format of Barcode / Command Stack data in the data :

The length of Barcode / Command Stack data is 16 bytes. This is a fixed length. Each
byte is made up with (aH : Upper nibble) and one digit of the Barcode Command
(Lower nibble). The Barcode Command length is available up to 16 - digits. If the
command length is less than 16 - digits, it fills with (00H).

Example:

Segment Play Command : Title 02, from Frame 3600 to Frame 4800
> 4020036000048007

BP Data Explanations

1216 + BARCODE_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

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*BARCODE_SRP #n : Barcode #n Search Pointer

Outline of Barcode Command : Barcode Command has these formats as follows.

DVD 4 digits command (Set the player, the video and the audio control)
DVD 6 digits command (Set the attribute control)
DVD 10 digits command (Chapter Search Command)
DVD 12 digits command (Chapter Segment Play Command)
DVD 14 digits command (Frame Search Command)
DVD 16 digits command (Segment Play Command)
LB compatible 4 digits command (Set the player, the video and the audio control)
LB compatible 6 digits command (Chapter Search Command)
LB compatible 8 digits command (Chapter Segment Play Command)
LB compatible 10 digits command (Frame Search and Time Search Command)
LB compatible 14 digits command (Frame segment Play and Time Segment Play)
LB compatible 16 digits command (Special Effect Frame Segment Play)

NOTE: Follows two command functions in Barcode / Command Stack are not
regulated in Barcode Format. So those are regulated as follows.

1) The mark of the end of group : The first byte is (ffH), the others are (00H).

2) REPEAT : (49a3H)

*Refer the details to the Barcode Format.

Format of Blackboard ; Picture data in the data :

The length of Blackboard ; PIcture data is 24 bytes. This is a fixed length.

Example : Displays the picture compulsively.

Title 02, from Frame 3600 to Frame 4800. And GROUP 01, UNIT 03, Rectangle: the
coordinates are (24, 36), (260, 200). Inside of the rectangle fills with blue.

BP Data Explanations

1216 + BARCODE_SRP #n 46H Means “F”, indicates the ID of Picture.

+ 1 04H (1) Display mode ; This is a Forced

display.
+ 2 02H The starting Title number
+ 3 00H The starting Address number (MSB)
+ 4 00H The starting Address number
+ 5 0eH The starting Address number
+ 6 10H The starting Address number (LSB)

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Command Descriptions

+ 7 02H The ending Title number
+ 8 00H The ending Address number (MSB)
+ 9 00H The ending Address number

+ 10 12H The ending Address number
+ 11 c0H The ending Address number (LSB)
+ 12 00H The number of Group
+ 13 01H The number of Group
+ 14 00H The number of Unit
+ 15 03H The number of Unit
+ 16 71H (2) The kind of Picture, color
+ 17 00H The width of line
+ 18 00H The starting point of Picture, X (MSB)
+ 19 18H The starting point of Picture, X (LSB)
+ 20 01H The ending point of Picture, X (MSB)
+ 21 04H The ending point of Picture, X (LSB)
+ 22 24H The ending point of Picture, Y
+ 23 c8H The ending point of Picture, Y

*BARCODE_SRP #n : Barcode #n Search Pointer

(1) Display mode :

00H : The player do not anything.
01H : Pauses at the starting Address.
02H : Displays “*” while the player is in registered Address.
03H : Pauses and displays “*” while the player is in registered Address.
04H : Forced displays the picture.
05H : Pauses and forced displays the picture.
0dH : Pauses at the address just before registered Address.

(2) The kind of Picture, color :

bit7, 6, 5 : The kind of Picture

0 : There is no Picture.
1 : Text
2 : Line
3 : Rectangle
4 : Ellipse
5 : Circle

bit4, 3, 2 : The kind of color

0 : White
1 : Black

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2 : Gray
3 : Red
4 : Blue
5 : Green
6 : Yellow
7 : Orange

bit1, 0 : Paint mode

0 : Only frame
1 : The frame with filled color in inside it.
2 : The frame with filled color in outside it.

Format of Blackboard ; Text data in the data :

The length of Blackboard ; Text data is a flexible length, from 22 bytes up to 341
bytes.

Example : Displays the text compulsively.

Title 02, from Frame 3600 to Frame 4800. And GROUP 01, UNIT 03, Text in 3rd
line.

BP Data Explanations

1216 + BARCODE_SRP #n 54H Means “T”, indicates the ID of Picture.

+ 1 04H (1) Display mode ; This is a Forced

display.
+ 2 02H The starting Title number
+ 3 00H The starting Address number (MSB)
+ 4 00H The starting Address number
+ 5 0eH The starting Address number
+ 6 10H The starting Address number (LSB)
+ 7 02H The ending Title number
+ 8 00H The ending Address number (MSB)
+ 9 00H The ending Address number

+10 12H The ending Address number
+11 c0H The ending Address number (LSB)
+12 00H The number of Group
+13 01H The number of Group
+14 00H The number of Unit
+15 03H The number of Unit
+16 00H The starting point of Text (MSB)

+ 17 40H The starting point of Text (LSB)

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Command Descriptions

+ 18 00H The ending point of Text (MSB)
+ 19 44H The ending point of Text (LSB)
+ 20 42H Text data

~ ~ ~

+ m - 1 6bH Text data

+ m ffH 0xff

*BARCODE_SRP #n : Barcode #n Search Pointer
* 20 < m < 341

Text data includes the blanks. If your text has spaces, the player memorizes whole texts
with spaces from the 1st character to the last character.

(1) Display mode :

00H : The player do not anything.
01H : Pauses at the starting Address.
02H : Displays “*” while the player is in registered Address.
03H : Pauses and displays “*” while the player is in registered Address.
04H : Forced displays the picture.
05H : Pauses and forced displays the picture.
0dH : Pauses at the address just before registered Address.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

BU<CR> Park mode

R<CR>
20e40010...

.026743<CR>
R<CR>

5.42 Blackboard / Stack Data Download

Function : Sends the data to the player : Blackboard data, Barcode data, Stack

data

Format : BD

Receives the command and starts
the transfer of the data, 8420 bytes.
It ends with <CR>.

Explanation : The Blackboard / Stack data is written in the player from the computer

after received the command while it is Park mode.
Refer to the descriptions of Blackboard / Stack Data Upload.

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The Communication flows as follows.

Flow of the communication :

(N=8420)

Computer DVD-V7200

---BU<CR>--->
<---R<CR>----

--1st byte data-->

--2nd byte data-->
~

--(N-1)th byte data-->

--Nth byte data<CR>-->
<---R<CR>----

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

BD<CR> Park mode

R<CR>

20e40010....0

26743<CR>

Receives the command and starts
the receiving data, 8420 bytes. It
ends with <CR>.

R<CR>

5.43 Weekly Timer Data Upload

Function : Reads the data of the Weekly Timer in the player.
Format : WU

Explanation : The player sends the data to the computer after the command while it is

Park mode.

The Communication flows as follows.

Flow of the communication :

Computer DVD-V7200

<--1st byte data-­<--2nd byte data--

<--75th byte data--

---WU<CR>--->
<---R<CR>----

~

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Format of the data :

BP Contents Numbers of bytes

0 - 1 (1) Total number of the transfer data.

2 (2) Set the mode on Monday 1 bytes
3 (3) Set the hour of Turning on on Mon. 1 bytes
4 Set the minute of Turning on on Mon. 1 bytes
5 (4) Set the hour of Turning off on Mon. 1 bytes
6 Set the minute of Turning off on Mon. 1 bytes
7 (5) 00 (fixed data = 00H) 1 bytes
8

9 The lower digit of Titke number of

10 (7) The upper digit of Chapter number

11

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 hour of Turning on on Sun. 1 bytes
64 Set the minute of Turning on on Sun. 1 bytes
65 (4) Set the hour of Turning off on Sun. 1 bytes
66 Set the minute of Turning off on Sun. 1 bytes

<--76th byte data<CR>--

<---R<CR>----

(fixed number = 004cH)

(6) The upper digit of Title number or
Stack group number that is searched on
Mon. Set it with BCD.

Stack group number that is searched on
Mon. Set it with BCD.

that is searched on Mon. Set it with
BCD.

The lower digit of Chapter number that

is searched on Mon. Set it with BCD.

Command Descriptions

2 bytes

1 bytes

1 bytes

1 bytes

1 bytes

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67 (5) 00 (fixed data = 00H) 1 bytes
68

(6) The upper digit of Title number or
Stack group number that is searched on
Sun. Set it with BCD.

69 The lower digit of Titke number of

Stack group number that is searched on
Sun. Set it with BCD.

70 (7) The upper digit of Chapter number

that is searched on Sun. Set it with BCD.

71

The lower digit of Chapter number that
is searched on Sun. Set it with BCD.

72 - 75 Checksum 4 bytes

(1) Fixed data :

It indicates the total data bytes of this transfer with HEX digit.
004cH = 76

(2)

The number that indicates the player mode when the player turns on is written in
here. It specifies the player mode as follows.

1 bytes

1 bytes

1 bytes

1 bytes

Upper nibble of it

4 : The player will seek the Title and Chapter that is written in the data.
8 : The palyer will execute the Stack that is specified in the data.

Lower nibble of it (This indicates the day)

0 : Monday
1 : Tuesday
2 : Wednesday
3 : Thursday
4 : Friday
5 : Saturday
6 : Sunday

(3)

It indicates the hour that the player power will be turned on. Basically, the hour is
used with the minute and is expressed with 00 through 23. The ffH means the hour is
not written in it.

(4)

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Command Descriptions

It indicates the minute of the player power will be turned on. Basically, the minute is
used with the hour and is expressed with 00 through 59. The ffH means the minute is
not written in it.

(5) Fixed data :

00H

(6)

It indicates the upper and lower digit of Title number or Stack group number
according to the player mode that is written in it. (Refer to (2)) When the upper
nibble of the mode is 4, it indicates Title number. When 8, it indicates Stack group
number. It is showen with BCD.

(7)

It indicates the upper and lower digit of Chapter number or Stack group number
according to the player mode that is written in it. (Refer to (2)) When the upper
nibble of the mode is 4, it indicates Chapter number. When 8, it fixed 00H (upper)
and 01H (lower). It is showen with BCD.

(8)

It is the checksum of the data. It indicates the result of added up from BP 0 to BP 71.
It is showen with HEX (double word).

Example :

Monday, Turning on at 8:30, and turning off at 17:20. Seek Title 20th Chapter 5th.
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 of turning on )
4 30H 30 minutes (Minute of turning on)
5 17H 17 o’clock (Hour of turning off)
6 20H 20 ninutes (Minute of turning on)
7 00H Fixed data
8 00H The upper digit of Title number

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

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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 :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

WU<CR> Park mode

R<CR>
004c4008...

.001ab6<CR>

Receives the command and starts
the transfer of the data, 76 bytes. It
ends with <CR>.

R<CR>

5.44 Weekly Timer Data Download

Function : Sends the data of the Weekly Timer to the player.
Format : WD

Explanation : The Weekly Timer data is written in the player from the computer after

received the command while it is Park mode.
Refer to the descriptions of Weekly Timer Data Upload.

The Communication flows as follows.

Flow of the communication :

Computer DVD-V7200

---WD<CR>--->
<---R<CR>----

--1st byte data-->

--2nd byte data-->

--75th byte data-->

--76th byte data<CR>-->
<---R<CR>----

~

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Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

WD<CR> Park mode

004c4008....0

01ab6<CR>

5.45 Text File Data Upload

Function : Reads the data of the Text File data from the player.
Format : UU

Explanation : The Weekly Timer data is written in the player from the computer after

received the command while it is Park mode. It ends with <EOF(End Of File: 1aH)>
Unless the player displayes the Text File, it returns Error code.

Command Descriptions

R<CR> Receives the command and starts

the transfer of the data, 76 bytes. It
ends with <CR>.

R<CR>

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

UU<CR> While Text File is been displaying

R<CR>
PIONEER

ANNOUNCED
NEW

Receives the command and starts
the transfer of all the Text File data
from the player. It ends with
<EOF>.

INDUSTRIAL
DVD-VIDEO
PLAYER

On February
2, 1999,
Pioneer New
Media
Technologie
s, Inc.
unveiled
its

.........

or
registered
trademarks
of their
respective
owners.
<EOF>

R<CR>

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Current Address Request Descriptions

0401002552<CR>

6. CURRENT PLAYER CONDITION REQUEST DESCRIPTIONS

6.1 P-Block Number Request

Function : The command returns information for the following volume groups:

DVD – Title Numbers, Chapter Numbers, Time
LB Compatible DVD (CAV) – Title, Chapter, CAV Frame Numbers
LB compatible DVD (C LV) – Title , Chapter, CLV Time
CD/VCD – Track Numbers, Index Numbers, Time, Block Numbers

Format : ?A

Explanation : The P-Block Number Request command sent to a DVD disc groups

title numbers, chapter numbers and time code information together and returns the
data in a single report. When the command is sent to a LB-compatible DVD disc, the
player returns title numbers, chapter numbers and CAV frame numbers or CLV time
codes. A request sent to a CD/VCD disc returns track numbers, index numbers,
block numbers and time codes.

The continuous frame count information may be missing from a report if the P-Block
Number Request is sent while the player is in normal playback mode. The player
does not update frame counts while processing this command. Rather than returning
an incorrect frame count, the player does not provide the data.

If the player is in Random Access Mode or is reading the lead-in/lead out area of the
disc, the report contains correct values.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

?A<CR> 1201033545<CR>

?A<CR> 0135001247<CR>

?A<CR>

6.2 Title/Track Number Request

Function : Returns the current title/track number

DVD : Title
CD/VCD : Track

Format : ?R

Play mode (CD)

track 12, index 1, 3 minutes, 35
seconds 45 blocks

Play mode (DVD)

title 1, chapter 35, 12 minutes, 47
seconds

title 4, chapter 1, frame 2552

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Explanation : The player returns the contents of the Title/Track Number Register.

The track number is a 2-digit integer. Correct values will not be shown unless the
player is in Random Access Mode or is playing the lead-in/out area of the disc.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

Play mode (CD)

?R<CR> 12<CR> Player plays Track 12

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 any chapter numbers, the
player returns an error message (E04). Correct values will not be shown unless the
player is in Random Access Mode or is playing the lead-in/out area of the disc.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

?C<CR> 12<CR>

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.

If a DVD disc is playing, a 3-digit number is assigned for minutes and a 2-digit
number is assigned for seconds.

If a CD or VCD disc is playing, a 1-digit number is assigned for hours (fixed 0), a 2­digit number is assigned for minutes and a 2-digit number is assigned for seconds.

If the player is in Random Access mode or if the player is reading the lead-in/lead­out area of the disc, the value returned is current and correct.

If a disc does not have any time information, the player returns error message (E04).

Play mode (CD)

Player plays Chapter 12

If a disc time code cannot be read correctly, the player retains the previous time code.

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Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

?T<CR> 03213<CR> 32 minutes, 13 seconds
?T<CR> 11742<CR>

6.5 Index Number Request (CD, VCD)

Function : Returns the current Index number
Format : ?I

Explanation : The player returns the current index number as a 4-digit integer.

Correct values will not be shown unless the player is in Random Access Mode or is
reading the lead-in/lead-out area of the disc.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

?I<CR> 0102<CR>

Current Address Request Descriptions

Play mode (VCD)

117 minutes, 42 seconds

Play mode

track 1, index 2

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 not be available
when the system is in Playback mode.

If the command is sent to a disc that does not include frame numbers, the player
returns an error message (E04) .

Current values will not be shown unless the player is in Random Access mode or is
reading the lead-in/lead-out area of the disc.

If a disc frame number cannot be read correctly, the player retains the previous value.

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Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200
?F<CR> 0002047<CR> Play mode

frame 2047

?F<CR> 0095010<CR> Play mode

frame 950107

6.7 Block Number Request (CD, VCD)

Function : Returns the current block number
Format : ?B

Explanation : The player returns the value of the current block number as a 7-digit

integer. Current values will not be shown unless the player is in Random Access
mode or is reading the lead-in/lead-out area of the disc.

If a block number cannot be read correctly, the player retains the previous value.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200
?B<CR> 0115310<CR> Play mode

11 minutes, 53 seconds, 10 blocks

6.8 Total Frame Request (DVD)

Function : Returns the current total frame number of the title
Format : ?Y

Explanation : The player returns the current total frame number of the title.
Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

?Y<CR> 0124832<CR>

6.9 TOC Information Request (CD/VCD)

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.

Play mode

frame 124832

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Status information is returned in the following format:

C1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8C9C10<CR>

C1C

2

C3C

4

C5C6C7C8C9C

first track number
last track number
absolute time of starting lead-out

10

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200
?Q<CR> 0109665544<CR> Play mode

6.10 Disc Region Code Request

Function : Returns the region code of the disc
Format : ?G

Explanation : The player returns the approved region code(s) designated by the disc.

Current Address Request Descriptions

first track is 1, last track is 9, lead­out time is 66 minutes, 55 seconds,
44 blocks

Each bit indicates each region in a returned byte from a player. Bit 0 (LSB) indicates
region 1, bit 1 indicates region 2….., bit 5 indicates region 6. 0 shows the disc has its
playability in its region.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

?G<CR> F9<CR>

(=11111001B)

?G<CR> C0<CR>

(=11000000B)

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 the DVD disc. If the disc is other

than DVD, the player returns an error message (E04) .

Play mode

Region code 2 and 3

Play mode

Region code 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
(ALL)

Status information is returned in the following format:

C1C2C3C4C5<CR>

C

Disc Mount 0 = No 1 = Yes X = Unknown

1

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C

Layer Structure 0 = Single 1 = Dual X = Unknown

2

C

Path Type 0 = Parallel 1 = Opposite X = Unknown

3

C

Chapter Search 0 = Disable 1 = Available X = Unknown

4

C

Time Search 0 = Disable 1 = Available X = Unknown

5

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

?V<CR> 0XXXX<CR>

Disc is not mounted

?V<CR> 10010<CR> available Chapter search but

disable Time search

?V<CR> E04<CR> Error – except DVD disc loaded

6.12 LD Disc Status Request (LB-compatible DVD)

Function : Returns the attributes of the LD disc being played
Format : ?D

Explanation : The player returns the attributes of the LD disc. If the disc is other

than LD or LB-compatible DVD, the player returns an error message (E04).

Status information is returned in the following format:

C1C2C3C4C5<CR>

C

Disc Mount 0 = No 1 = Yes X = Unknown

1

C

CAV/CVL 0 = CAV 1 = CLV X = Unknown

2

C

Disc Size 0 (fixed) X = Unknown

3

C

Disc Side 0 (fixed) X = Unknown

4

C

Chapter Code 0 = No 1 = Yes X = Unknown

5

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

?D<CR> 0XXXX<CR> Disc is not mounted
?D<CR> 11001<CR>
?D<CR> E04<CR> Error - CD or VCD disc loaded

6.13 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 CD, the player returns an error message (E04).

CLV disc with chapter code

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Status information is returned in the following format:

C1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8<CR>

C

Disc Mount 0 = No 1 = Yes X = Unknown

1

C

Not Used X (fixed)

2

C

Not Used X (fixed)

3

C

Not Used X (fixed)

4

C

Not Used X (fixed)

5

C

VCD 0 = No 1 = Yes X = Unknown

6

C

Reserved X (fixed)

7

C

Reserved X (fixed)

8

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

?K<CR> 0XXXXXXX<CR> Disc is not mounted
?K<CR> 1XX1XXXX<CR>

CDV

?K<CR> E04<CR> DVD

6.14 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: In case of DVD disc playback and selecting Frame Number/Time code, Frame
Number is usually displayed on the screen. But in case of DVD disc and selecting both
Frame Number/Time code and Time code(DVD), Time code is displayed. In case of
CD or VCD disc playback, Time code is displayed both Frame Number/Time code or

Time code selection.

The available display combinations are listed in the following table (Default value is

3):

Argument Function User’s

T&CH /

Track

0 Display OFF 0 0 0 0
1 Frame Number (DVD)/Time Code

0 0 1 0

(CD)

2 Title & Chapter Number/Track

0 1 0 0

Number

3 (default) Frame Number (DVD) / Time Code 0 1 1 0

Frame /

Time

Time

(DVD)

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ννννννννννννννννννν

ν

(CD, VCD) +

Title, Chapter, Frame/Track, Time
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) +

0 1 1 1

Title & Chapter Number/Track

Number +

User’s Area

15 Time Code (DVD, CD, VCD) +

1 0 1 1

User’s Area

17 Time Code (DVD, CD, VCD) +

1 1 1 1

Title & Chapter Number/Track

Number +

User’s Area

The Display Control command turns ON and OFF the character displays. And this
Register A Set command specifies what is displayed on the screen.

FRAME#, TIME#

CHAPTER#

USER’S DISPLAY

The screen display positions are pictured below.

Title/Chapter(Track) Time (Frame)

Line 0
Line 1

DISPLAY CONTROLDISPLAY SQUELCH

REGISTER A

ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν
ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν ν

2

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ννννννννννννννννννν

ν4ννννννννννννννννννν

ν5ννννννννννννννννννν

ν6ννννννννννννννννννν

ν7ννννννννννννννννννν

ν8ννννννννννννννννννν

ν9ννννννννννννννννννν

ν

3

Line 0 displays the Time Code/Frame Number and/or Title/Chapter/Track Number.

The user’s area has lines numbered from 0 to 9, a total of 10 available lines. If line 0
is designated to show system information, all following lines are not displayed.

The player allows up to 320 characters (32 characters per each line with 10 lines
available) to be displayed. Follow the instructions below to create a User’s Display:

1. Select User's Display in Register A

2. Set the display data using Print Character command

3. Turn display switch ON (Set Display Control command)

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

1DS<CR> R<CR> Display Off to Display On

1RA<CR> R<CR> Only frame number is displayed

6.15 Register B Set

Function : The current setting of Register B is rewritten
Format : Integer RB

Explanation : The command rewrites Audio and Video Squelch Switch attributes into

Register B. The squelch switch is controlled automatically in accordance with
operating mode of the player. However, by rewriting the contents of Register B, it is
possible to invalidate the squelch switch except the squelch during seach.

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Argument Function

0 (default) Normal

64 Audio SQ invalid
128 Video SQ invalid
192 VD/AD SQ invalid

6.16 Register D Set

Function : The 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 choice: “CR”, “CR + LF”. The default of the Register D is 0.

Argument Function

0 (default) CR

64 CR + LF

6.17 Print Character

Function : Characters are written into the User's Display Area

Format : Integer PR <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)

(Not to be issued simultaneously with other commands)

Character string <CR>

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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 used

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

4RA1DS<CR> R<CR>

Register A and Display control set

4PR<CR> R<CR> Select Line 4
*** DVD-V700 ***<CR> R<CR> Displays the characters like this

***DVD-V700***

6.18 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 :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

CS<CR> R<CR>
3PR<CR> R<CR> Select line 3

HELLO!<CR> R<CR> Write letters on line 3, HELLO!
3PR<CR> R<CR>
<CR> R<CR>

6.19 Real Time Clock Set

Function : Sets the real time clock

(Not to be issued simultaneously with other commands)

Format : WW <CR>

All lines are cleared

Select line 3
Clear only line 3

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7 Bytes 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 :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

WW<CR> R<CR>

Set Real Time Clock setting mode

98040102083025<CR> R<CR> Sets Wednesday, April First,

8:30:25 AM, 1998

6.20 Advanced Feature Menu Set

Function : The current setting of Industrial Player Menu is rewritten
Format : Integer MS

Explanation : The command rewrites the setting of Industrial Player Menu as like

follows. Basically, the setting is expressed with some integer value. The value is
made up with the sum of each argument you want. The default is 0 when the player
was shipped. The player returns an error code if the command is issued when the
player is showing Industrial Player Menu on the screen.
The current setting is gotten with the Advanced Feature Menu Request command
(?S).

1 WEEKLY TIMER OFF ON
2 POWER ON START OFF ON
4 TITLE PLAY MODE SINGLE ALL

8
16
32 BAUD RATE 4800bps 9600bps
64 TRAY LOCK OFF ON

128 BLACKBOARD LOCK OFF ON

REPEAT MODE (0) OFF, (8) CHAPTER

DescriptionArgument Function

0 1

(16) TITLE, (24) DISC *1)

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256 STILL MODE FRAME FIELD

512
1024
2048
4096

Dynamic Range COMPression [9 option, OFF or 1 to 8 ]

(0) OFF, (512) 1,
(1024) 2, (2048) 4,
~, (4096) 8

8192 MARK FRAME SQUELCH OFF ON

16384 SQUELCH DURing SEARCH ON OFF
32768 SYNC OUT

OFF ON

(DURING SQuelch)

65536 STACK MODE OSD ON OFF
131072 SETUP LOCK (MOUSE) OFF ON
262144 KEYBOARD *2) JAPANESE ENGLISH

*1): (TitlePlayMode +1)
*2): This function is available to Japan model only.

The setting value is calculated as follows.

The value = 1 * (0 or 1) + 2 * (0 or 1) + 4 * (0 or 1) + ( 0 or 8 or 16 or 24) + 32 *

(0 or 1) + 64 * (0 or 1) + 128 * (0 or 1) + 256 * (0 or 1) + 512 * (0 or
1 to 8) + 8192 * (0 or 1) + 16384 * (0 or 1) + 32768 * (0 or 1) + 65536
* (0 or 1) + 131072 * (0 or 1) + 262144 * (0 or 1)

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

112MS<CR> R<CR>

6.21 Communication Control Set

Function : Selects the communication mode
Format : Integer CM

Explanation : The 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 to the required mode.

Argument Mode Auto Status

2 Mode-2 OFF
3 Mode-3 ON

(The
return
rate is
9600bps)

Title repeat mode (16)
Baud rate is 9600bps (32)
Tray lock on (64)

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Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200
2CM<CR> R<CR> CCR = 3 (Default Communication Mode)

to CCR = 2 (Communication Mode-2)

6.22 Player Active Mode Request

Function : Returns the current activity mode of the player
Format : ?P

Explanation : The command confirms whether or not the player has been started and

placed into the Random Access mode and so on. The player returns an Active mode
classification from the table below.

P00 Open P05 Still
P01 Park P06 Pause
P02 Setup P07 Search
P03 Unload P08 Scan
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)

P08 (Scan) Fast forward is in progress
P09 (Multi-speed) Playback occurs at any one of several speeds

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

?P<CR> P04<CR>
ST<CR> R<CR>
?P<CR> P05<CR> Play mode

A specified address is searched for, a multi-track jump
is in progress, or a search for user’s code is in progress

Play mode
Still mode

6.23 Player Model Name Request

Function : Returns player model name
Format : ?X

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Explanation : The command returns the player’s name as P1551XX where P1551

is the name of series and XX is a 2-digit serial code (not product serial number).

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

?X<CR> P155102<CR> Series name P1551 and serial code

6.24 Real Time Clock Request

Function : Returns the Real Time Clock
Format : ?W

Explanation : The command returns the Real clock time in 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

Current Address Request Descriptions

02

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

?W<CR> 98061002142520

<CR>

6.25 Advanced Feature Menu Request

Function : Returns the current setting of Industrial Player Menu.
Format : ?S

Explanation : The player returns the current setting of Industrial Player Menu.

Basically, the return is expressed as some integer value. The value is made up with
the sum of each argument you want. The default is 0 when the player was shipped.
The player returns an error code if the command is issued when the player is showing
Industrial Player Menu on the screen. See the description of Advanced Feature Menu
Set (MS).

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

?S<CR> 112<CR> Title repeat mode (16)

Wednesday, April First, 8:30:25
AM, 1998

Baud rate is 9600bps (32)
Tray lock on (64)

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6.26 Player Region Code Request

Function : Returns player region code
Format : ?H

Explanation : The command returns the player’s region code(s).

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

?H<CR> 02<CR> Region Code 2

6.27 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 :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200
?M<CR> CM3<CR> CCR = 3 (Default Communication Mode)

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 :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

?N<CR> Waits to input the numeric numbers
7<CR> 7<CR> 7 entered from keyboard

6.29 Error Code Request

Function : Returns the latest error code

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Format : ?E

Explanation : The player returns the most recent error codes. The report consists of

Error Codes logged since the unit was turned on.

6.30 Input Unit Request

Function : Returns a code for data input through a Remote Control Unit
Format : #I

Explanation : The player returns a four-digit ASCII-Hex Code that represents input

command data from a Remote Control Unit.
There are two type code, one is a four-digit code the other is a 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 Unit.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

#I<CR> A39F<CR>
#I<CR> FFFFh<CR>

#I<CR> A3BE<CR>
#I<CR> FFFFh<CR>

Current Address Request Descriptions

Receives the Pause Key command ­(A39F)

Receives the Audio Key command ­(A399_AFBE)

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 input command data

from a Barcode reader.
NOTE: When the input data is unacceptable for the current disc type, the player

returns an incorrect code.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

#B<CR> 4307<CR> Receives a Play code about DVD disc

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6.32 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 format:

AC8C7C6C5C4C3C2C1<CR>
C

C

(Fixed 0)

8,
7,

C

6

C

5

C

(Fixed 0)

4

C

Displays User’s Area 0 = Off 1 = On

3

C

Displays Title & Chapter Numbers 0 = Off 1 = On

2

C

Displays Frame Number (DVD) or Time Code

1

(CD, VCD)

0 = Off 1 = On

0 = Off 1 = On

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

3RA<CR> R<CR>
$A<CR> A00000011<CR> Requests information from Register A

6.33 Register B Request

Function : Returns the contents of Register B
Format : $B

Explanation : The player returns the Audio and Video squelch attributes from

Register B.

Status information is returned in the following format:

BC8C7C6C5C4C3C2C1<CR>
C
C
C

to
C

8

7

1

Video Squelch 0 = Permission Granted 1 = Forbidden
Audio Squelch 0 = Permission Granted 1 = Forbidden
(Fixed 0)

Sets to Register A

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

128RB<CR> R<CR> Sets the Register B
$B<CR> B10000000<CR>

Requests information from Register B

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6.34 Register D Request

Function : Returns the contents of Register D
Format : $D

Explanation : The player returns the termination setting of TxD from Register D.

Status information is returned in the following format:

DC8C7C6C5C4C3C2C1<CR>

C

Fixed 0

8

C

TxD termination 0 = CR 1 = CR + LF

7

C

Fixed 0

6

C

Fixed 0

5

C

Fixed 0

4

C

Fixed 0

3

C

Fixed 0

2

C

Fixed 0

1

Current Address Request Descriptions

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

64RB<CR> R<CR> Sets the Register D
$D<CR> D01000000<CR> Requests information from Register B

6.35 Menu Call (DVD)

Function : Calls disc menu or goes back to the former address

Format : Integer MC

Explanation : If the disc has the disc menu in its contents, the root menu or the title menu

comes up on the screen. Or while these menu have come up on the screen, the screen is

returned to the address (that the player played or stilled before). The command specifies the

menu type with two integer numbers.

Integer Menu type

1 Title
2 Root

MC<CR>

If the player receives the command without any integer while playing a menu, the player go

back to the address that it played or stilled before.

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Selects and executes the

If the command is available in that player situation, the player returns immediately “R<CR>”*.

In case the disc does not have the disc menu though the command [1 or 2 MC<CR>] is

issued, an error message (E04) is returned.

*: If the command is available, the return “R<CR>” will be back on the screen right away after

it's issued. But this does not show that the command is executed completely.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

Plays some video title
2MC<CR> R<CR> Shows the root menu
MC<CR> E11<CR> Goes back to thetitle before

6.36 Numeric Button (DVD)

Function : Selects the button and executes by number

Format : Integer NB

Explanation : The command selects the button in the menu that is played on the screen and

executes the program that is assigned on it. The command emulates the “digit” key on the
remote control unit while the button exists on the screen.

If the command is available in that player situation, the player returns immediately “R<CR>”*.
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, the return “R<CR>” will be back on the screen right away after
it's issued. But this does not show that the command is executed completely.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

3BT<CR> R<CR>

6.37 Button Select (DVD)

Function : Selects the button (arrow key emulation)

Format : Integer CU

Explanation : The command selects the button in the menu that is played on the screen.

The command emulates the “arrow” key on the remote control unit while the button exists on
the screen. The command is specified the direction with four integer numbers.

Shows the disc menu

button #3

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Moves to the below button

Moves to the below button

Integer directions

1 Up
2 Down
3 Left
4 Right

If the command is able to use in that player situation, the player returns immediately
“R<CR>”*.

If the disc has not any button on the screen when the command is issued, an error message
(E04) is returned.

*: If the command is available, the return “R<CR>” will be back on the screen right away after
it's issued. But this does not show that the command is executed completely.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

Shows the disc menu
2CU<CR> R<CR>

from the prior one

6.38 Enter Button (DVD)

Function : Fixes the button and executes

Format : Integer ET

Explanation : The command fixes the button on the screen that is played after the execution

of the command “CU” with any integer. Then a player executes the program that is assigned
on the button. The command emulates the “enter” key on the remote control unit while the
button exists on the screen.

If the command is able to use in that player situation, the player returns immediately
“R<CR>”*.

If the disc that is being played has not the button in that screen when the command is issued,
an error message (E04) is returned.

*: If the command is available, the return “R<CR>” will be back on the screen right away after
it's issued. But this does not show that the command is executed completely.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200

2CU<CR> R<CR>

Shows the disc menu

from the prior one

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Fixes the sellection and

executes the program that is

ET<CR> R<CR>

assigned on it

------------------------------------------------------------------

Function : Emulates the “right” click of the mouse

Format : argument1, argument2 ET

Explanation : The command emulates the “right” click of the mouse while the arrow of the

mouse is at the anywhere in the screen. The command specifies the position of the arrow of
the mouse with two arguments. The format is below.

argument 1,argument 2 position

000000 Upper left limitation on the screen
719479 Lower right limitation on the screen
X1 X2 X3 Y1 Y2 Y

3

anywhere in the screen

If the arguments are available, the player returns immediately “R<CR>”*.
If the arguments are not available number, an error message (E06) is returned.

*: The return “R<CR>” does not mean whether the button exists or not at the point and the
button is available or not, the player check only argument number.

Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200
256384ET<CR> R<CR> Emulates the “right” click at the

6.39 Get Information (DVD)

Function : Gets the disc information

Format : Integer GI

Explanation : A player returns the information that is specified by 4 digits ID and 4 digits

Sub-ID with the command.

point (256,384) on the screen

ID (000 X1) Sub-ID (00 Y1 Y2) Return from the player

0000 any number E06 (argument error)
0001 0000 to 0023 System parameter information (4 digits data)
0001 more than 0023 E06 (argument error)
0002 or more any number E06 (argument error)

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The player only returns system parameter information in case ID = 0001. The player returns E06
except available parameter.

The below is the simple list of the (SPRM) System Parameter. If you want more detailed
information. (refer to "Table 4.6.1.2-1:System Parameters (SPRMs)" in "DVD Specifications for
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) and On/Off flag for

TT_DOM
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

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Execution :

Command String Status Return DVD-V7200
00010008GI<CR> 1400<CR> Selecting button #5 now

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7. 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 sub­modes are described below.

Operating Modes

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 with 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 the Random Access mode are available
when playing back a DVD or VCD disc. The effects are achieved through highly,
detailed mode transfers. Refer to the previous figure for mode relationship information.

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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.

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8. DVD-V7200 INTERNAL REGISTERS

When commands to the player are accompanied by arguments, (e.g., Title Number, Chapter
Number, Time Code, etc.), argument values are set in the appropriate player registers. This
chapter describes each internal register of the player.

8.1 Current Time/Frame

The register contains the current time while a DVD disc is playing; however, the register
retains the frame number when a LB-compatible DVD disc (CAV) is running. 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 Chapter.

DVD-V7200 Internal Registers

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 the Remote Control Unit sends a Search request 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 by the Remote Control Unit.

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8.8 Remote Control Data Register

The register contains the temporary data input by the Remote Control Unit.

8.9 Laser Barcode Buffer

The register contains the compatible Laser Barcode data transmitted via the Remote
Control Unit.

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.

8.11 Search Time/Frame

The register contains a goal Title/track number (chapter number) which displays as a
frame number, time code or block number.

8.12 Search Title/Track (Search Chapter)

The register contains a goal Title/track number (chapter number) during a search.

The function is identical to the Search Time/Frame command (reference 8.11 above).

8.13 Search Index

The register contains a goal index number during a search.

The function is identical to the Search Time/Frame command (reference 8.11 above).

8.14 Mark Time/Frame

The register contains a marker (representing the frame number, 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.

8.15 Mark Title/Track (Mark Chapter)

The register contains the title/track (mark chapter) as a marker.

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The function is identical to the Mark Time/Frame command (reference 8.14 above).

8.16 Mark Index

The register contains the index number as a marker.

The function is identical to the Mark Time/Frame command (reference 8.14 above).

8.17 Video Control

The player uses the register to control the Video ON/OFF switch.

8.18 Audio Control

The player uses the register to select the audio output.

DVD-V7200 Internal Registers

8.19 Display Control

The player uses the register to control the Character Display ON/OFF switch.

The Character Display tracks on-screen information such as time/frame number,
title/track number, etc.

8.20 Registers

There are three (3) registers, A, B and C. The registers are reserved exclusively for CPU
internal operations.

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3 CURRENT TITLE/TRACK

COMMAND

COMMAND

15 MARK TITLE/TRACK

TITLE TRACK

TITLE

Register Model

1 CURRENT TIME/FRAME

2 P-TIME

CHAPTER

4 CURRENT INDEX

5 SERIAL DIGIT BUFFER

COMMAND

10 ADDRESS MODE FLAG

CHAPTER

INDEX

FRAME BLOCK
TIME

11 SEARCH TIME/FRAME

BLOC K

12 SEARCH TITLE/TRACK

CHAPTER

13 SERACH INDEX

14 MARK TIME/FRAME BLOCK

RxD

RECEIVE BUFFER

TxD

TRANSMIT BUFFER

6 ADDRESS MODE FLAG

7 RCU DATA REGISTER

8 RCU DATA REGISTER

9 BARCODE DATA REGISTER

CHAPTER

TRACK
FRAME

TIME

INDEX

CHAPTER

16 MARK INDEX

17 VIDEO CONTROL

18 AUDIO CONTROL

19 DISPLAY CONTROL

20 REG. A REG. B REG. D

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9. EXTERNAL SWITCH CONTROL

To control the player through the Serial Interface Connector, use a special switching circuit. The
circuit pins must terminate to a +5 volts DC with an internal 20,000 ohms resistor.

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.

9.1 Function Assignment

Create a Circuit Controller or a Diode Matrix Circuit. Refer to the table below for assistance.
Diode Assignment List

SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8

    ENTER X Y Z Function
X 

X 

X 

X 

X ENTER

X STACK GROUP1

X STACK GROUP2

X STACK GROUP3

X X

X X
X X

X X

X X PLAY
X X STOP
X X PAUSE
X X X STEP FORWARD
X X X STEP REVERSE
X X X RETURN

X X OPEN/CLOSE

X X DISPLAY
X X X SCAN FORWARD
X X X SCAN REVERSE
X X X SKIP FORWARD

X X X SKIP REVERSE

X X 1

X X 2

X X 3

X X 4

X X 5

X X 6

X X 7

X X 8

X X 9

X X 10

X X 11

X X 12
X X X 13
X X X 14




∑


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DVD-V7200 Internal Registers

X X X 15

X X X 16
X X X 17

X X X 18

X X X 19

X X X 20

Diode Assignment List (cont.)

SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8

    ENTER X Y Z Function

X X X STACK GROUP4

X X X STACK GROUP5
X X X STACK GROUP6
X X X STACK GROUP7
X X X STACK GROUP8

X X X STACK GROUP9
X X X STACK GROUP10

X X X STACK GROUP11

X X X STACK GROUP12

X X X STACK GROUP13

X X X STACK GROUP14

X X X STACK GROUP15
X X X STACK GROUP16
X X X STACK GROUP17
X X X STACK GROUP18

X X X STACK GROUP19
X X X STACK GROUP20

X X X STACK GROUP21

X X X STACK GROUP22

X X X STACK GROUP23

X X X STACK GROUP24

X X X STACK GROUP25

X X STACK GROUP26
X X STACK GROUP27

X X TITLE MENU

X X X MENU

9.2 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

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STACK

GROUP 3

STACK

GROUP 2

STACK

GROUP 1

Diode Specifications

Forward Voltage Drop (VF) Less than 0.7 (IF 1ma)
Surge Forward Current (IFSM) Less than 100ma
Forward Current

Less than 10µµa

9.2.1 Simple Circuit

SW1

SW2

SW3

SW4

SW5

SW6

SW7

SW8

UP ARROW

DOWN ARROW

LEFT ARROW ⇓

RIGHT ARROW ◊

ENTER

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9.2.2 Diode Matrix Circuit

DVD-V7200 Internal Registers

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10. ADDITIONAL NOTES

1. If the disc that is currently playing has a picture stop code recorded, when the player reaches
the stop code point, it enters Still Mode.

2. If Prohibit Pause is set for Stop Marker playback, an error is issued at any Stop Marker Point.

3. Whenever a computer controls the player, send the KEY LOCK command to eliminate
possible interference from the front panel buttons and/or the remote control unit.

4. If an address that does not exist is set in a command for a CD or VCD disc, error E04 is
returned.

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APPENDIX A - COMPLETE COMMAND LIST BY NAME

NOTE: Any command prefaced with an * will be supported by firmware upgrade.

NOTE: Any command with an argument or address parameter will be prefaced by arg and ards,
argument and address, respectively. If arg or ards are in ( ), then the parameter is optional.

COMMAND SUPPORTING FORMATS

Name Mnemonic DVD LB comp. DVD CD VCD

Audio Control arg AD x x x x
*BANK Data Download Execute BD x x x x
*BANK Data Upload Execute BU x x x x
*Block Text Input arg BI x x x x
Barcode Stack Play arg BS x x x N/A
Block Number BK x x
Block Number Request ?B x x
CCR Mode Request ?M x x x x
CD Disc Status Request ?K x x
Chapter CH x x
Chapter Number Request ?C x x
Clear CL x x x x
Clear Screen CS x x x x
Close CO x x x x
Communication Control Set arg CM x x x x
Current Address Request ?A x x x x
Disc Region code Request ?G x x
Display Control arg DS x x x x
DVD Disc Status Request ?V x x
Error Code Request ?E x x x x
Frame FR x x
Frame Number Request ?F x x
Index IX x x
Index Number Request ?I x x
Input Barcode Data Request #B x x x x
Input Number Request ?N x x x x
Input Unit Request #I x x x x
Key Lock arg KL x x x x
LD Disc Status Request ?D x
Lead Out Symbol LO x x x x
LVP Model Name Request ?X x x x x
Multi-Speed Forward (adrs) MF x x x
Multi-Speed Reverse (adrs) MR x x
Open (arg) OP x x x x
Pause PA x x x x
Play (adrs) PL x x x x

Complete Command List by Name

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COMMAND SUPPORTING FORMATS

Name Mnemonic DVD LB comp. DVD CD VCD

Print Character arg PR x x x x
Real Time Clock Request ?W x x x x
Real Time Clock Set WW x x x x
Register A Request $A x x x x
Register A Set (Display) arg RA x x x x
Register B Request $B x x x x
Register B Set (Squelch) arg RB x x x x
Reject RJ x x x x
Scan Forward NF x x x x
Scan Reverse NR x x x x
Scan Stop NS x x x x
Search adrs SE x x x x
Select Angle arg AG x x
Select Aspect arg AP x x
Select Audio arg AU x x x x
Select Subtitle arg SU x x
Speed arg SP x x x
Stack Group Set arg GP x x x x
Start SA x x x x
Step Forward SF x x x
Step Reverse SR x x
Still ST x x x
Stop Marker adrs SM x x x x
Time TM x x x x
Time Code Request ?T x x x x
Title TI x x
Title/Track Number Request ?R x x x x
TOC Information Request (arg) ?Q N/A N/A x x
Track TR x x
*UDF Data Upload Execute UU x x
Video Blackboard Display arg VS x x
Video Control arg VD x x x x

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Complete Command List by Mnemonic

APPENDIX B - COMPLETE COMMAND LIST BY MNEMONIC

NOTE: Any command prefaced with an * will be supported by firmware upgrade.

NOTE: Any command with an argument or address parameter will be prefaced by arg and ards,
argument and address, respectively. If arg or ards are in ( ), then the parameter is optional.

COMMAND SUPPORTING FORMATS

Mnemonic Name DVD LB comp. DVD CD VCD

#B Input Barcode Data Request x x x x
#I Input Unit Request x x x x
$A Register A Request x x x x
$B Register B Request x x x x
?A Current Address Request x x x x
?B Block Number Request x x
?C Chapter Number Request x x
?D LD Disc Status Request x
?E Error Code Request x x x x
?F Frame Number Request x x
?G Disc Region code Request x x
?H Player Region Code Request x x x x
?I Index Number Request x x
?K CD Disc Status Request x x
?M CCR Mode Request x x x x
?N Input Number Request x x x x
?P Player Active Mode Request x x x x

(arg) ?Q TOC Information Request N/A N/A x x

?R Title/Track Number Request x x x x
?T Time Code Request x x x x
?V DVD Disc Status Request x x
?W Real Time Clock Request x x x x

?X LVP Model Name Request x x x x
arg AD Audio Control x x x x
arg AG Select Angle x x
arg AP Select Aspect x x
arg AU Select Audio x x x x

BD *BANK Data Download Execute x x x x
arg BI *Block Text Input x x x x

BK Block Number x x
arg BS Barcode Stack Play x x x N/A

BU *BANK Data Upload Execute x x x x

CH Chapter x x

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COMMAND SUPPORTING FORMATS

Mnemonic Name DVD LB comp. DVD CD VCD

CL Clear x x x x
arg CM Communication Control Set x x x x

CO Close x x x x

CS Clear Screen x x x x
arg DS Display Control x x x x

FR Frame x x
arg GP Stack Group Set x x x x

IX Index x x
arg KL Key Lock x x x x

LO Lead Out Symbol x x x x
(adrs) MF Multi-Speed Forward x x x
(adrs) MR Multi-Speed Reverse x x

NF Scan Forward x x x x

NR Scan Reverse x x x x

NS Scan Stop x x x x
(arg) OP Open x x x x

PA Pause x x x x
(adrs) PL Play x x x x
arg PR Print Character x x x x
arg RA Register A Set (Display) x x x x
arg RB Register B Set (Squelch) x x x x

RJ Reject x x x x

SA Start x x x x
Adrs SE Search x x x x

SF Step Forward x x x
Adrs SM Stop Marker x x x x
arg SP Speed x x x

SR Step Reverse x x

ST Still x x x
arg SU Select Subtitle x x

TI Title x x

TM Time x x x x

TR Track x x

UU *UDF Data Upload Execute x x
arg VD Video Control x x x x
arg VS Video Blackboard Display x x

WW Real Time Clock Set x x x x

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APPENDIX C - DVD COMMAND LIST

NOTE: Any command prefaced with an * will be supported by firmware upgrade.

NOTE: Any command with an argument or address parameter will be prefaced by arg and ards,
argument and address, respectively. If arg or ards are in ( ), then the parameter is optional.

COMMAND

Name Mnemonic

Audio Control arg AD
*BANK Data Download Execute BD
*BANK Data Upload Execute BU
Barcode Stack Play arg BS
*Block Text Input arg BI
CCR Mode Request ?M
Chapter CH
Chapter Number Request ?C
Clear CL
Clear Screen CS
Close CO
Communication Control Set arg CM
Current Address Request ?A
Disc Region code Request ?G
Display Control arg DS
DVD Disc Status Request ?V
Error Code Request ?E
Frame FR
Frame Number Request ?F
Input Barcode Data Request #B
Input Number Request ?N
Input Unit Request #I
Key Lock arg KL
Lead Out Symbol LO
LVP Model Name Request ?X
Multi-Speed Forward (adrs) MF
Multi-Speed Reverse (adrs) MR
Open (arg) OP
Pause PA
Play (adrs) PL
Player Active Mode Request ?P
Player Region Code Request ?H
Print Character arg PR
Real Time Clock Request ?W
Real Time Clock Set WW
Register A Request $A
Register A Set (Display) arg RA
Register B Request $B

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COMMAND

Mnemonic Name

Register B Set (Squelch) arg RB
Reject RJ
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
*UDF Data Upload Execute UU
Video Blackboard Display arg VS
Video Control arg VD

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APPENDIX D - LB COMPATIBLE DVD COMMAND LIST

NOTE: Any command prefaced with an * will be supported by firmware upgrade.

NOTE: Any command with an argument or address parameter will be prefaced by arg and ards,
argument and address, respectively. If arg or ards are in ( ), then the parameter is optional.

COMMAND

Name Mnemonic

Audio Control arg AD
*BANK Data Download Execute BD
*BANK Data Upload Execute BU
Barcode Stack Play arg BS
*Block Text Input arg BI
CCR Mode Request ?M
Chapter CH
Chapter Number Request ?C
Clear CL
Clear Screen CS
Close CO
Communication Control Set arg CM
Current Address Request ?A
Disc Region code Request ?G
Display Control arg DS
DVD Disc Status Request ?V
Error Code Request ?E
Frame FR
Frame Number Request ?F
Input Barcode Data Request #B
Input Number Request ?N
Input Unit Request #I
Key Lock arg KL
LD Disc Status Request ?D
Lead Out Symbol LO
LVP Model Name Request ?X
Multi-Speed Forward (adrs) MF
Multi-Speed Reverse (adrs) MR
Open (arg) OP
Pause PA
Play (adrs) PL
Player Active Mode Request ?P
Player Region Code Request ?H
Print Character arg PR
Real Time Clock Request ?W
Real Time Clock Set WW
Register A Request $A
Register A Set (Display) arg RA

LB Compatible DVD Command List

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COMMAND

Mnemonic Name

Register B Request $B
Register B Set (Squelch) arg RB
Reject RJ
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
*UDF Data Upload Execute UU
Video Blackboard Display arg VS
Video Control arg VD

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