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DVD-V5000

Industrial DVD Player

RS-232C

COMMAND PROTOCOL MANUAL

Manual Version 1.00

June 30, 2004

(Updated Dec 2005)

Pioneer Corporation

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

Business Solutions Division

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Document No. V5000_RS232_CPM-100 Printed in the United States of America.

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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 player is causing the interference, 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-V5000 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-V5000 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......................................................................................3

2.3.1 Serial Control (see Chapters 3, 4, 5 and 6)..................................................3

2.3.2 Extend Terminal Control (see Chapter 9).....................................................3

2.3.3 External Power Control.................................................................................3

3. SERIAL CONTROL .............................................................................................................5

3.1 Serial Interface Specifications....................................................................................5

3.1.1 Signal Interface.............................................................................................5

3.1.2 Data Type.....................................................................................................5

3.1.3 Data Transfer Speed (Baud Rate)................................................................5

3.2 Communication with a Computer...............................................................................5

3.3 Command and Status................................................................................................6

3.4 Error Messages .........................................................................................................8

3.5 Initial Setting..............................................................................................................8

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

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

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

4.3 Command String......................................................................................................11

4.4 Status Returns.........................................................................................................12

4.5 Error Message .........................................................................................................12

4.6 Request Status Return ............................................................................................12

4.7 Timing......................................................................................................................13

5. COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS............................................................................................14

5.1 Open........................................................................................................................14

5.2 Close........................................................................................................................14

5.3 Reject.......................................................................................................................14

5.3.1 Reject.......................................................................................................................15

5.4 Start .........................................................................................................................15

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

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

5.7 Still (DVD, VCD) ......................................................................................................17

5.8 Step Forward or Reverse (DVD)..............................................................................18

5.9 Scan Forward, Reverse, or Stop..............................................................................18

5.10 Multi-Speed Forward or Reverse (DVD)..................................................................19

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Speed (DVD, VCD)..................................................................................................20

5.11

5.12 Search .....................................................................................................................21

5.13 Search & Play..........................................................................................................22

5.14 Stop Marker .............................................................................................................23

5.15 Lead-Out Symbol.....................................................................................................24

5.16 Clear ........................................................................................................................25

5.17 Frame (DVD)............................................................................................................26

5.18 Block Number (CD)..................................................................................................26

5.19 Time (excludes discs without Time Codes) .............................................................26

5.20 Chapter (DVD).........................................................................................................27

5.21 Title (DVD)...............................................................................................................27

5.23 Index (CD) ...............................................................................................................28

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

5.25 Select Subtitle (DVD)...............................................................................................28

5.26 Select Audio (DVD)..................................................................................................29

5.27 Select Aspect (DVD)................................................................................................29

5.28 Select Angle (DVD)..................................................................................................29

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

5.30 Audio Control (DVD, CD, VCD) ...............................................................................30

5.31 Video Control...........................................................................................................31

5.32 Display Control ........................................................................................................32

5.33 Key Lock..................................................................................................................33

5.34 Stack Group Set (DVD)............................................................................................34

5.35 Barcode /Command Stack Play (DVD)....................................................................34

5.36 Stack Data Upload...................................................................................................35

5.37 Stack Data Download ..............................................................................................38

6. CURRENT PLAYER CONDITION REQUEST Descriptions............................................39

6.1 P-Block Number Request ........................................................................................39

6.2 Title/Track Number Request....................................................................................39

6.3 Chapter Number Request (DVD).............................................................................40

6.4 Time Code Request.................................................................................................40

6.5 Block Number Request (CD) ...................................................................................41

6.6 Frame Number Request (DVD) ...............................................................................41

6.7 Index Number Request (CD) ...................................................................................42

6.8 Total Frame Request (DVD)....................................................................................42

6.9 TOC Information Request (CD/VCD).......................................................................42

6.10 Disc Region Code Request (DVD)...........................................................................43

6.11 DVD Disc Status Request........................................................................................43

6.12 CD Disc Status Request..........................................................................................44

6.13 Register A Set..........................................................................................................45

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Register D Set .........................................................................................................47

6.14

6.15 Print Character.........................................................................................................47

6.16 Clear Screen............................................................................................................48

6.17 Advanced Setup ......................................................................................................49

6.18 Communication Control Set.....................................................................................50

6.19 Player Active Mode Request....................................................................................50

6.20 Player Model Name Request...................................................................................51

6.21 Advanced Setup Request........................................................................................51

6.22 Player Region Code Request ..................................................................................52

6.23 CCR Mode Request.................................................................................................52

6.24 Input Number Request.............................................................................................52

6.25 Error Code Request.................................................................................................53

6.26 Input Unit Request...................................................................................................53

6.27 Input Barcode Data Request....................................................................................54

6.28 Register A Request..................................................................................................54

6.29 Register D Request .................................................................................................54

6.30 Menu Call (DVD)......................................................................................................55

6.31 Numeric Button (DVD).............................................................................................56

6.32 Button Select (DVD) ................................................................................................56

6.33 Enter Button (DVD)..................................................................................................57

6.34 Get Information (DVD).............................................................................................58

6.35 Memory Data Upload...............................................................................................60

6.36 Return Firmware Version.........................................................................................61

7. OPERATING MODES........................................................................................................62

7.1 Open........................................................................................................................62

7.2 Park .........................................................................................................................62

7.3 Setup .......................................................................................................................62

7.4 Random Access.......................................................................................................62

7.5 Reject.......................................................................................................................63

8. DVD-V5000 INTERNAL REGISTERS...............................................................................64

8.1 Current Time/Frame ................................................................................................64

8.2 P-TIME.....................................................................................................................64

8.3 Current Title/Track (Current Chapter)......................................................................64

8.4 Current Index...........................................................................................................64

8.5 Serial Digit Buffer.....................................................................................................64

8.6 Remote Control Use Address Flag..........................................................................64

8.7 Remote Control Digit Buffer.....................................................................................64

8.8 Remote Control Data Register.................................................................................65

8.9 Laser Barcode Buffer...............................................................................................65

8.10 Serial Use Address Flag..........................................................................................65

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Search Time/Frame.................................................................................................65

8.11

8.12 Search Title/Track (Search Chapter).......................................................................65

8.13 Search Index............................................................................................................65

8.14 Mark Time/Frame ....................................................................................................65

8.15 Mark Title/Track (Mark Chapter)..............................................................................66

8.16 Mark Index...............................................................................................................66

8.17 Video Control...........................................................................................................66

8.18 Audio Control...........................................................................................................66

8.19 Display Control ........................................................................................................66

8.20 Registers..................................................................................................................66

9. EXTEND TERMINAL CONTROL ......................................................................................68

9.1 Function Assignment ...............................................................................................69

9.2 Function User Setting ..............................................................................................71

9.3 Controller .................................................................................................................75

9.3.1 Simple Circuit .............................................................................................75

9.2.2 Diode Matrix Circuit ....................................................................................76

10. ADDITIONAL NOTES........................................................................................................77

Appendix A - Complete Command List by Name ..................................................................78

Appendix B - Complete Command List by Mnemonic...........................................................80

Appendix C - DVD Command List ...........................................................................................82

Appendix D - CD Command List..............................................................................................84

Appendix E - VCD Command List ...........................................................................................86

Appendix F - Error Codes ........................................................................................................88

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1. INTRODUCTION

This document defines the RS-232C command protocol for the Pioneer DVD-V5000 Industrial DVD Player.

The DVD-V5000 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 Pioneer DVD-V5000 player with a computer. Please refer to the DVD-V5000 Operating Instructions for details on operating the unit via the front panel and/or remote control.

Chapter Number Description

Chapter 2

Chapter 3 Chapter 4 explains the Player Command Structure in detail

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 extend terminal control functions

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

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describes the Interface Connector Specifications and the computer control features of the DVD-V5000 discusses Baud Rate Settings, Interface Operation, Control Protocol, and Internal Operation via computer

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2. INTERFACE

2.1 Interface Connector

A computer may be connected to the DVD-V5000 using a 15-pin D-Sub connector (e.g., a JAE DALC-J15SAF connector with suitable plug such as the JAE DA-15PF-N) to the RS-232C serial port or to the parallel port.

This unit is also equipped with 9pin connector for serial control. In advanced setup user can choose which port to be used for serial control depends on the cable availability. Either 9pin cross cable or conventional 15pin cable (same cable to be used with DVD-V7400). The factory default setup is 15pin.

The pins are identified below:

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2.2 Serial Interface Pin Specification

15-pin D-Sub connector

Pin # Terminal Input/Output Function

1 GND -- ground 2 RxD Input receive data 3 TxD Output send data 4 DTR Output enable data receiving 5 POWER Input external power control 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 15 NC

used only for servicing the unit – do not connect

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9-pin D-Sub connector

Pin # Terminal Input/Output Function

1 NC

2 TxD Output send data

3 RxD Input receive data

4 DTR Output enable data receiving

5 GND -- ground

6 DSR Input data set ready

7 RTS Output request to send

8 CTS Input clear to send

9 NC

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.

2.3.2 Extend Terminal Control (see Chapter 9)

Control the player with the Extend Terminal Switches (SW#). Even if the Key Lock is set (active), the extend terminal control is

available.

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:

Maximum Input Voltage Less Than 12V High Level Signal More Than 4.5V Low Level Signal Less Than 0.5V

Standby mode

more than

100 msec Power ON

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Power ON mode

more than

100 msec

Power OFF

Check the Key Lock condition. If the Key Lock mode is active, the player ignores the control (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 a standard 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 may be set to either 19200 or 9600 baud through the Advanced Setup Menu screen or with the Advanced Feature Menu Set command (refer to the DVD-V5000 Operating Instructions for command description).

NOTE: The factory default is 19200 baud; however, the player memorizes the transfer speed each time the power is cycled.

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3.2 Communication with a Computer

The DVD-V5000 communicates to the computer through the RS-232C port using pins 2 and 3 for communication and Pin 1 for grounding in case of using 15-pin D-sub connector or Pin 5 for grounding when using 9-pin D-sub connector. Control or “handshaking” lines other than the TxD and RxD connections are not required. Please refer to the diagram below for clarification.

Computer DVD-V5000

TxD

RxD

GND

Some computers require the CTS port to be set to HIGH during communication. It is best to connect the CTS and DSR port on the computer to the DTR port on the player. During normal operation the player’s DTR is set to HIGH thus the unit is able to receive a command at any time.

Pin 2 - RxD

Pin 3 - TxD

Pin 1 - GND

(Pin 5 - GND)

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3.3 Command and Status

During normal operation, when a computer transmits commands to a DVDV5000, the player responds with the status message, ‘execution complete’.

Example

COMPUTER DVD-V5000 (1) “Search to Frame 1000” ⇒ (2) Search Execution ⇐ (3) Complete

(4) “Play to Frame 2000” ⇒ (5) Play Execution ⇐ (6) Complete

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

When using a computer to control the DVD-V5000 player, follow the command protocols listed below:

• ASCII characters are used for 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 uppercase and lowercase letters

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

• Use a command as the terminator of an 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 the buffer with the first 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.

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NOTE: The player ignores codes in the command string such as <SPACE> or <LF> (line feed) that have no affect on the player.

NOTE: Some commands, sent after a specialty command that 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 that is represented by the capital letter R.

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 current status (actual player hardware failures are rare).

• ?P to determine the Active mode of the player

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

region code, the setting of Advanced Setup Menu, etc.

• ?F, ?T, ?C, or ?R to determine the current Frame, Time, Chapter, Title/Track number, respectively.

• ?V, ?K, ?G, ?Y, or ?Q to determine the disc information, disc type, total Frame number, TOC information, etc.

The status functions are summarized below:

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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 E04 Feature not available

E06 Missing argument E11 Disc does not exist E12 Search error E15 Picture stop

E16 Interrupt by other device

E99 Panic

Communication Line Error due to framing error or buffer overflow Non-Usable Function has been tried – either the command mnemonic is wrong or the command can not be used in this mode Correct parameter is not specified There is no disc in the tray Search address is missing Playback has been stopped by VOBU Still while in the Auto Play mode The command(s) sent via the serial line were not executed before commands were sent from the front panel buttons and/or remote control Unrecoverable Error occurred – possible that a disc cannot be loaded and/or playing does not continue

3.5 Initial Setting

The following table provides the default internal register and switch settings. Take care when setting the required parameters for an application program.

Register/Switch Setting at Power ON Video Switch 1 : ON Audio Switch 3 : Audio 1 Display Switch 0 : OFF Address mode 1 : Time Speed Parameter 15 : 1/4 Speed CCR 3 : Mode 3 Register A 3 : Title/Chapter and Frame

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

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4. COMMAND STRUCTURE

The DVD-V5000 supports the commands listed below.

COMMAND SUPPORTING FORMATS

Name Mnemonic DVD CD VCD

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

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COMMAND SUPPORTING FORMATS

Name Mnemonic DVD CD VCD

P-Block Number Request ?A X X X Title/Track Number Request ?R X X X Chapter Number Request ?C X Time Code Request ?T X X X Frame Number Request ?F X Total Frame Request ?Y X TOC Information Request ?Q X X Disc Region Code Request ?G X DVD Disc Status Request ?V X CD Disc Status Request ?K X X Block Number Request ?B X Index Number Request ?I X Register A Set (Display) arg RA X X X Register D Set (TxD Term) arg RD X X X Print Character arg PR X X X Clear Screen CS X X X Advanced Setup arg MS X X X Communication Control Set arg CM X X X Player Active Mode Request ?P X X X Player Model Name Request ?X X X X Advanced Setup Request ?S X X X Player Region Code Request ?H X X X CCR Mode Request ?M X X X Input Number Request ?N X X X Error Code Request ?E X X X Firmware Version Request ?Z X X X Input Unit Request #I X X X Input Barcode Data Request #B X X X Register A Request $A X X X Register D Request $D X X X Menu Call arg MC X Numeric Button arg NB X Button Select arg CU X ENTER Button (arg) ET X Get Information arg GI X Memory Data Upload *1 MU X X X

NOTE: arg (argument) or ards (address) prefaces a command with an argument or address parameter. If the arg or ards is in parentheses ( ), the parameter is optional.

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4.1 Command Mnemonic

Each command is expressed as two (2) ASCII characters. There is no distinction between uppercase and lowercase letters except when the Character strings are in a PR command.

4.2 Argument

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

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

Example :

Minimum 000 ~ Maximum 2047 (Only MS command)

Minimum 000 ~ Maximum 300 (except 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, a Frame Number, or a Time Code depending upon how the address flag is set. The Address must not exceed ten characters and/or digits.

N1N2N

Address Type Media Type Format Range (Min-Max)

Title Number DVD N1N2 1 ~ 99 Chapter Number DVD N1N2 1 ~ 99 Frame Number DVD N1N2N3N4N5N6 1 ~ 999999

Time Code Track Number CD/VCD N1N2 1 ~ 99

Block Number CD N1N2N3N4N5N

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: Assign the following commands individually.

• Print Character [PR]

N1N2N3 minutes N4N5 seconds.

N1N2 minutes N3N4 seconds.

N1N2 minutes N3N4 seconds N5N6 Block.

DVD N1N2N3N4N CD/VCD N

1N2N3N4

0 ~ 599:59

0 ~ 99:59

0 ~ 995974

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• Stack Data Upload [BU]

• Stack Data Download [BD]

• Memory Data Upload [MU]

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

If an error occurs during the execution of a String, the remainder of the string following that command is ignored.

If a new command string is input before the current string executes completely, the current string is aborted and the remaining commands are cleared.

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

If a new command without [?*], [#*] or [$*] is input while playing the current command stack, the remaining commands are cleared.

The DVD-V5000 does not accept other commands during the execution of a Search command, returning an E04 error message. After issuing a Search command, wait until the Return (R) status appears before issuing another command. An exception to this rule is the Mark Frame Play command (i.e. FR1200PL), when it is unnecessary to wait for the R status before sending additional commands.

4.4 Status Returns

The completion message used in the Automatic Status is R.

Example: R<CR>

4.5 Error Message

An error message consists of an E followed by a two-character error code.

Example: EN

1N2

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>.

<CR>

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4.7 Timing

Example:

RxD

TxD

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If multiple commands are sent within the same String, the 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 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)

A player needs a brief period after receiving a command before returning a Status Value or “R <CR>”. It is defined as follows:

T1 represents the time between the termination of the command string <CR> received and the beginning of the command execution. It is approximately 35ms maximum.

T2 represents the time for executing the command, depending upon the command type and the player’s condition. In case of a status request command such as “?F”, T2 requires less than 1ms.

T3 represents the time that is needed for transferring data (TxD) per byte. It requires a maximum of 6ms per byte. In case of the return data for “?F” request, a player is supposed to be back 8 bytes data, that is composed of 7 digit Frame number and “<CR>”. In this case the transfer time of each byte is not exactly the same with 6ms, it takes usually around 10ms for transferring 8 bytes data total, and it takes less than 20ms.

L <CR>

Execution

<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 a 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:

String Status Return DVD player OP<CR> R<CR> Park mode to Open mode

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5.2 Close

Function : Door closes (Tray closes) Format : CO Explanation : If the command is sent while the player door is open, the door

closes then 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 :

String Status Return DVD player 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

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rotating. Once the disc completely stops, the player enters Park mode and returns the completed status message.

If the command is sent while the player is in Park mode, the player enters the

Open mode and the tray extends.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player RJ<CR> R<CR>

Random Access mode to Park mode

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

5.3.1 Reject

Function : Disc rotation stops Format : 99RJ 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 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 returns

the completed status message immediately without entering Open 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 and the disc begins spinning up. 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.

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.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player SA<CR> R<CR> Park mode to Pause mode SA<CR> E11<CR>

Open mode to Park mode Error – No disc in tray

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5.5 Play

Function : Pictures and sound are reproduced (Option - Auto Stop) Format : (Address)PL Explanation : If the command is sent while the player is in Open mode, a DVD

disc plays according to the menu selection or from the first Title if a menu is absent. If the command is sent while the player is in Park, or Reject mode, a DVD disc plays from the first Title. A CD/VCD disc plays from the first Track. The player returns the completed status message after playback begins.

If the player is in Random Access mode when the Play command is sent, the

player enters Play mode and returns the completed status message. The Play is the only mode in which audio plays back simultaneously with video.

If an address is specified, an Auto Stop occurs on the selected sequence.

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.

If the Frame count difference is less than 24 Frames between the present

Frame and the specified Frame, the player returns an E06 error message and the marker is not set.

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 VOBU Still 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 returns an error message.

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The available address modes are listed below:

Address Mode DVD CD VCD

FR (Frame) X

TM (Time) X X X

CH (Chapter) X

TI (Title) X

BK(Block) X

IX(Index) X

TR (Track) X X

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player 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 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 an error message (E04).

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player 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 stopped on a selected visual Format : ST Explanation : If the command is sent while the player is in Random Access

mode, playback stops at the current disc position and the player enters Still mode. The player returns the completed status message immediately.

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However, if the disc program does not allow a pause, the player ignores the command and returns an error message (E04).

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player ST<CR> R<CR> Play mode to Still mode PL<CR> R<CR> Return to Play mode

5.8 Step Forward or 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 returns an error message (E04).

NOTE: A Video CD disc does not support the Step Reverse command

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player SF<CR>

Moves 1 Frame forward R<CR> Still mode SRSRSR<CR>

Moves 3 Frames backwards

R<CR> Still mode

5.9 Scan Forward, Reverse, or Stop

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/Reverse 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

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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 :

String Status Return DVD player NF<CR> or NR<CR> R<CR> Play mode to Scan mode NS<CR> R<CR> Return to Play mode

5.10 Multi-Speed Forward or 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.

NOTE: These speeds are approximate values only.

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.

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NOTE: DVD offers only fixed speed reverse. VCD offers 1/2 to 1/16 speed forward only. Sometimes, depending on its

forward speed, VCD Multi-Speed Forward may finish several frames earlier than the target address because playback does not rely on Frame counts.

Sometimes an Auto Stop command within a Multi-Speed command misses

the specific address. Depending upon when the command is sent, a playback address may be missed by a maximum of ten-Blocks.

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

Address Mode DVD CD VCD

FR (Frame) X

TM (Time) X X

CH (Chapter) X

TI (Title)

TR (Track) X

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player MF<CR> R<CR> Play to Multi-Speed mode TM0325MF<CR>

plays to 3 min. 25 secs

Pause to Multi-Speed mode

R<CR> Pause mode

5.11 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 remains the same.

The speed parameter indicates the number of fields per second. The range is

0 through 90 with a default value of 15. The relationship between the integer, speed parameter and the actual speed of the player is as follows:

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Integer Speed Parameter Speed 60 46~90 1/1 30 23~45 ½ 15 12~22 ¼ 7 6~11 1/8 4 3~5 1/16 1 0~2 1/30

NOTE: DVD only offers fixed reverse speeds that varies from about 1/8 to about 1/16 depending on the transfer rate.

NOTE: VCD only offers 1/2 to 1/16 forward speeds. Reverse speed is not available for VCD. Speeds are approximate values only.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player 4SPMF<CR> R<CR> Play mode to

speed forward

30SP<CR> R<CR> Multi-Speed to ½ Multi-Speed 4SPMR<CR> R<CR> Slow speed reverse

5.12 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 for a

CD or the Still mode for others disc types. The player then returns the completed status message. If the player misses the specified address or cannot find it, an error message (E06 or E12) is returned. However, if the disc program disallows a Time, Chapter or Title Search, the player ignores the command and an error message (E04) is returned. In addition, if the disc program blocks the Pause command, the player ignores the command.

The DVD-V5000 does not accept other commands during the execution of a

Search command, returning an E04 error message. After issuing a Search command, wait until the Return (R) status appears before issuing another command. An exception to this rule is the Mark Frame Play command (i.e.

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FR1200PL), when it is unnecessary to wait for the R status before sending additional commands.

The available address modes are listed below:

Address Mode DVD CD VCD

FR (Frame) X

TM (Time) X X X

CH (Chapter) X

TI (Title) X

BK(Block) X

IX(Index) X

TR (Track) X X

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player FR4500SE<CR> Search to Frame

4500

Play mode

Address Mode set = Frame R<CR> Still mode (DVD) CH5SE<CR>

Search to Chapter 5

Play mode

Address mode set = Chapter R<CR> Still mode TR2SE<CR>

Searches to Track 2

Play mode

Address mode set = Track R<CR> Still mode (VCD)

5.13 Search & Play

Function : Searches to specified address and starts to play immediately Format : (Address) SL Explanation : The specified address is written into an appropriate register

according to the Address. The player then compares the address with the current address. The pick-up moves so that the difference becomes 0.

The player plays a disc immediately after reaching the specific address. In

case the player misses or fails to locate the address, it returns an error code (E06 or E12). If Frame is selected in Address Mode, the player ignores the command.

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The available address modes are listed below:

Address Mode DVD CD VCD

FR (Frame)

TM (Time) X X X

CH (Chapter) X

TI (Title) X

BK(Block) X

IX(Index) X

TR (Track) X X

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player CH5SL<CR> Play mode R<CR> Search Chapter 5 and Play TR2SL<CR> R<CR> Search Track 2 and Play

5.14 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.

If the Frame count difference is less than 24 Frames between the present

Frame and the stop marker address, the player returns an E06 error message and the marker is not set.

A Time Code or Chapter Number request notes if the player reaches the

marked address. The Clear and Reject commands remove the marker.

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The Stop Marker is the same in functionality as the Play (or Multi-Speed)

Auto Stop commands. The primary difference is when the player return a status message. The Auto Stop command returns the completed status message when the player reaches the marked address. The Stop Marker command returns the message as soon as the Stop Marker is set.

The available address modes are listed below:

Address Mode DVD CD VCD

FR (Frame) X

TM (Time) X X X

CH (Chapter) X

TI (Title) X

BK(Block) X

IX(Index) X

TR (Track) X X

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player TM0325SMPL<CR> R<CR> Pause mode to Play mode MF<CR> R<CR> Multi-Speed mode PL<CR> R<CR>

5.15 Lead-Out Symbol

Function : Lead-Out is set for an address Format : LO Command <CR>

Play mode

plays to 3 minutes 25 seconds ⇒ Still mode

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Explanation : This symbol can be used in place of a Time Code or a Frame

number as a target address for the Search or Auto Stop functions.

If the player has read the Table of Contents (TOC) from a disc, the Lead-Out

Address or Frame Number can be translated into the lead-out Time.

The Lead-Out Search command on a CD or VCD 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 several seconds prior to the lead-out point because the Lead-Out command requires the player to read video data in advance.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player LOSE<CR> R<CR> Search 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>

5.16 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 the Multi Speed command.

The Clear command releases the Repeat mode and erases the Command

Stack selections.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player FR22000CL2300SE<CR> searches to

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

Play mode

Frame 2300

and player begins normal playback

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5.17 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.

NOTE: The player returns E04 when playing Video Recording format DVD.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player FR123450SE<CR> searches to Frame

123450

R<CR> Still mode

Play to Search mode

[maximum number of Frames is 6-digits in length (999999)]

5.18 Block Number (CD)

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.

1 second consists of 75 Blocks.

The player is unable to Search to a Block Number on VCD disc. Execution :

String Status Return DVD player BK243020SE<CR> searches to 24 min,

R<CR> Pause mode

Play to Search mode

30 secs, 20 Blocks

5.19 Time (excludes discs without Time Codes)

Function : Address specification flag is set to Time Format : TM Explanation : Address assignment proceeds by Time Code. All subsequent

addresses are handled as a Time Code.

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(please refer to section 8.10 Serial Use Address Flag)

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player TM12345SE<CR> Search to 123 min, 45

Play to Search mode

secs

R<CR> Still mode

[maximum number for time is 5-digits in length (99959)]

5.20 Chapter (DVD)

Function : Address flag is set to Chapter Format : CH 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 section 8.10 Serial Use Address Flag)

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player CH23SE<CR> R<CR> Still mode

5.21 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 section 8.10 Serial Use Address Flag)

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player TI5SE<CR> R<CR> Still mode

Search to Chapter 23

Search to Title 5

Play to Search mode

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5.23 Index (CD)

Function : Address flag is set to Index Format : IX Explanation : Address assignment proceeds by Index. All subsequent

addresses are handled as an Index number.

(please refer to 8.10 Serial Use Address Flag)

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player IX1204SE<CR>

Search to Index 4, Track 12

Play to Search mode

R<CR> Pause mode (CD)

5.24 TRACK (CD, VCD)

Function : Address flag is set to Track Format : TR Explanation : Address assignment proceeds by Track. All subsequent

addresses are handled as a Track number.

(please refer to section 8.10 Serial Use Address Flag)

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player TR15SE<CR> R<CR> Pause mode

5.25 Select Subt itle (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 number is selected, the player returns an E06 error message.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player

0SU<CR> R<CR> Subtitle off

Search to Track 15

Play to Search mode

Play mode

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5.26 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 number is selected, the player returns an E06 error message.

NOTE: If the setting is 0, the Audio Mute is ON.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player

0AU<CR> R<CR> Audio Mute ON

Play mode

5.27 Select Aspect (DVD)

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, the player returns an E04 error message.

Argument Aspect Ratio (Video output)

5.28 Select Angle (DVD)

Function : Select Angle Format : Integer AG Explanation : The command selects a viewing angle. The player allows up to

9 angles (1AG through 9AG) for playback. If an unavailable angle is selected, the player returns an error message (E04 or E06).

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player

1AG<CR> R<CR> Angle is changed

1 Pan & Scan 2 Letter Box 3 Wide

Play mode

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5.29 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, the player returns an error message.

Note: The player accepts this command only when playing a DVD disc.

5.30 Audio Con trol (DVD, CD, VCD)

Function : Control Audio Output Format : Integer AD Explanation : The command allows changes to the audio output from the default

value then returns the completed status message. The player resets to the default value when the tray opens or when the power cycles.

NOTE: The player automatically resets the audio control to 3 (Audio 1), when it is powered ON. And the player resets the audio control to 7 when CD or VCD is loaded.

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

Argument DVD CD 0 Off Off Off 1 Audio 2 --- ---

VCD

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

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When playing DVD VR with bilingual audio, the output channel assignment

for each integer (argument) is listed below:

Argument DVD VR with bilingual 0 Off 1 -- 2 -- 3 -- 4 Off 5 Main 6 Sub 7 Main + Sub

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player 5AD<CR> R<CR>

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

5.31 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 is 1 (video ON).

The squelch switch adjusts the video output when the video control is ON

(during playback). If the player is in Park or Pause mode, the video output 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

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player 0VD<CR> R<CR>

Video Switch = ON to Video Switch = OFF

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5.32 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.

Display changes are restricted when Argument 1 is set through the serial

connection. The remote control is blocked from changing the on-screen display.

NOTE: The displayed Frame number attempts to auto-correct to the actual Frame number, however, Frames continue to advance during playback.

Argument Function

0 OFF 1 Displays user’s area that is set by Register A 2 When playing DVD: Title, Number of total Title, play time

Remain time and total time based on each Title Audio, Subtitle, Angle When playing CD/VCD: Track, Number of total Track, play time

Remain time and total time based on each Title 3 When playing DVD: Chapter, Number of total Chapter, play time

Remain time and total time based on each Chapter Transfer rate

When playing CD/VCD:

Play time, remain time and total time based on Disc

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player 1DS<CR>

Display Switch = OFF to Display Switch = ON

R<CR>

Display condition is set on Register A

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

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DEMODULATOR

VIDEO

VIDEO SW

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO CONTROL

SQUELCH SW

DISPLAY SW

CHARACTER

GENERATOR

FRAME Number

TIME Number

CHAPTER Number.

TRACK Number

TITLE Number

USER’S

DISPLAY CONTROL

5.33 Key Lock

Function : The key lock switches ON / OFF Format : Integer KL Explanation : The command enables/disables the remote control and access

through the front panel. The default value is 0 (OFF) thus the player is unlocked.

If the key lock switch is set to 1, all buttons (front panel and remote control)

including the power control are disabled and IR and FRONT in ADV.SETUP is set to Disable. Use this setting for a PC-controlled player to lessen interference from outside sources such as remote controls.

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. And the setting of TRY LOCK in ADV.SETUP is set to ON. Thus, after powering OFF the player, the locked tray protects the disc from unauthorized personnel.

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Argument Function 0 Unlock

1 Locks all keys include power 2 Locks only tray open

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player 1KL<CR> R<CR> Key Lock ON OKL<CR> R<CR> Key Lock OFF (unlocked) 2KL<CR> R<CR> Tray Open Lock ON

5.34 Stack Group Set (DVD)

Function : Set the Command Stack Group Format : Integer GP Explanation : The command sets the stack group for execution or access. It is

added in conjunction with the [BS] (BARCODE/COMMAND STACK PLAY) command.

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

5.35 Barcode /Command Stack Play (DVD)

Function : Execute Barcode/Command Stack Format : Integer BS Explanation : The command executes the Barcode/Command stack group

after specifying the group number with the GP command.

The player returns an E06 error message if the BS command is issued with

an unknown or unspecified group/step number.

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

Execution :

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

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5.36 Stack Data Upload

Function : Reads the data in the player: Command Stack data Format : BU Explanation : The player, while in Park mode, sends the data to the computer

after sending the command.

The Communication flows as shown below. (N=9320)

Computer DVD player

---BU<CR>---> <---R<CR>---- <--1st byte data-- <--2nd byte data-- ~ <--(N-1)th byte data-- <--Nth byte data<CR>-- <---R<CR>----

Format of the data:

BP Contents

Numbers of

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

(fixed number = 2468H)

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 - 1207 (6) fixed data ffH 600 bytes 1208 - 1213 (7) fixed data ffH 6 bytes 1214 - 1215 (8) Next Data Address 2 bytes 1216 - 9315 (9) Command Stack Data 8100 bytes 9316 - 9319 (10) Checksum 4 bytes

bytes

2 bytes

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(1) Fixed data: indicates the total data bytes of this transfer with HEX digits 2468H = 9320 (2) Fixed data: indicates the version of this data format is (0200H) now To avoid errors, this code must remain intact. Do not change any digits

within this code. (3) indicates the head address of the #Nth Command Stack data The head address is a relative address. The base address is (BP = 1216)

and (BP = 1216) is the head byte of the Command Stack Data in this format. (N = 1 ~ 300) If the data of #Nth is invalid, it shows (ffffH). (4) indicates the numbers of the registered Command Stacks It is available from 0 to 299 in a HEX digit format. (5) indicates the group number of the next Command Stack It is available from 0 to 299 in a HEX digit format. (6) Fixed data: (7) Fixed data: (8) indicates the head address of the next Command Stack data The head address is a relative address. The base address is (BP = 1216)

and (BP = 1216) is the head byte of the Command Stack Data in this format. (9) Comprises the body of the data (10) checksum of the data that indicates the result of adding up BP 0 through BP

9315 and shows in HEX (double word) format

Format of Barcode / Command Stack data in the data: The length of Command Stack data is 16 bytes. This is a fixed length. Each

byte is made up of 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).

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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

*BARCODE_SRP #n : Barcode #n Search Pointer

Outline of Barcode Command : Barcode Command has these formats as follows. DVD 4 digits command (sets the player, the video and the audio control) DVD 6 digits command (sets the attribute control) DVD 10 digits command (Chapter Search Command) DVD 12-digit command (Chapter Segment Play) DVD 14-digit command (Frame Search) DVD 16-digit command (Segment Play)

The following four command functions in Command Stack are not regulated

in Barcode Format. These commands are regulated as follows.

1) End of Group mark: The first byte is (ffH), the others are (00H)

2) REPEAT: (49a3H)

3) WAIT: (4bxxxxH)

4) GOTO: (4axxxxH)

*Refer to the Barcode Format

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Execution :

String Status Return DVD player BU<CR> Park mode R<CR>

20e40010....02

6743<CR>

Receives the command and starts the transfer of the data, 9320 bytes (ends with <CR>)

R<CR>

5.37 Stack Data Download

Function : Sends the following data to the player; Command Stack data Format : BD Explanation : The computer sends Command Stack data to the Parked player if

a disc is in the tray.

Refer to the descriptions of Command Stack Data Upload.

The Communication flows as follows. (N=9320)

Computer DVD player

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

--1st byte data-->

--2nd byte data--> ~

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

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

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player BD<CR> Park mode

20e40010....0267

43<CR>

R<CR>

Receives the command and starts the receiving data, 9320 bytes. It ends with <CR>.

R<CR>

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6. CURRENT PLAYER CONDITION REQUEST DESCRIPTIONS

6.1 P-Block Number Request

Function : The command returns information for the following groups: DVD – Title Numbers, Chapter Numbers, Time CD/VCD – Track Numbers, Index Numbers, Block Numbers, Time Format : ?A Explanation : If the P-Block Number Request command is sent to a DVD disc,

Title numbers, Chapter numbers and Time Code information are grouped together then the data is returned in a single report. A request sent to a CD/VCD disc returns Track numbers, Index numbers, Block numbers and Time Codes.

The continuous Frame count information may b e 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 ignores the request.

If the player is in Random Access Mode, the report contains correct values.

NOTE: The Time Code shows the elapsed time based on the chapter when

playing DVD Video disc. And it shows the elapsed time based on the title when playing DVD VR disc.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player ?A<CR> 1201033545<CR>

?A<CR> 0135001247<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

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

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Execution :

String Status Return DVD player 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 Chapter numbers, the player returns an error message (E04). Correct values show only when the player is in Random Access Mode.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player Play mode (DVD) ?C<CR> 12<CR>

Player plays Chapter 12

6.4 Time Code Request

Function : Returns the current Time Code Format : ?T Explanation : The player returns the contents of the Current Time/Frame

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 2-digit number is assigned for minutes and a 2-digit number is assigned for seconds.

If the player is in Random Access mode, the returned value is current.

If a disc lacks Time information, the player returns error message E04.

If a disc Time Code fails to be read correctly, the player retains the previous

Time Code.

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Execution :

String Status Return DVD player Play mode ?T<CR> 03213<CR> ?T<CR> 11742<CR>

32 minutes, 13 seconds(CD/VCD) 117 minutes, 42 seconds(DVD)

6.5 Block Number Request (CD)

Function : Returns the current Block number Format : ?B Explanation : The player returns the value of the current Block number as a 7-

digit integer. Correct values show only when the player is in Random Access mode.

If a Block number is unavailable, the player retains the previous value.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player ?B<CR> 0115310<CR>

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 be unavailable when the system is in Playback mode.

If the command is sent to a disc without Frame numbers, the player returns

error message E04.

Accurate, current values are available when the player is in Random Access

mode.

Play mode 11 min, 53 sec, 10 Blocks

If a disc Frame number is unavailable, the player retains the previous value.

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Execution :

String Status Return DVD player ?F<CR> 0002047<CR>

Play mode Frame 2047

?F<CR> 0095010<CR>

Play mode Frame 95010

6.7 Index Number Request (CD)

Function : Returns the current Index number Format : ?I Explanation : The player returns the current Index number as a 4-digit integer.

Correct values show only when the player is in Random Access Mode.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player ?I<CR> 0102<CR>

Play mode Track 1, Index 2

6.8 Total Frame Request (DVD)

Function : Returns the total Frame number of the current Title Format : ?Y Explanation : The player returns the total Frame number of the current Title.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player ?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: C

1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8C9C10

first Track number

1C2

<CR>

C3C4 last Track number C5C6C7C8C9C10 absolute Time of starting lead-out

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player ?Q<CR> 0109665544<CR>

Play mode

first Track is 1, last Track is 9, lead-out Time is 66 min, 55 sec, 44 Blocks

6.10 Disc Region Code Request (DVD)

Function : Returns the region code of the disc Format : ?G Explanation : The player returns the approved region code(s) designated on the

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

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player ?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 a DVD disc. Discs other than

DVD, cause the player to return an error message (E04).

Play mode Region code 2 and 3

Play mode

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

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Status information is returned in the following format: C

1C2C3C4C5

Disc Mount 0 = No 1 = Yes X = Unknown

<CR>

C2 Layer Structure 0 = Single 1 = Dual X = Unknown C3 Path Type 0 = Parallel 1 = Opposite X = Unknown C4 Chapter Search 0 = Disable 1 = Available X = Unknown C5 Time Search 0 = Disable 1 = Available X = Unknown

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player ?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 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 a CD, the player returns an error message (E04).

Status information is returned in the following format: C

1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8

Disc Mount 0 = No 1 = Yes X = Unknown

C2 Not Used X (fixed) C3 Not Used X (fixed) C4 Not Used X (fixed) C5 Not Used X (fixed) C6 VCD 0 = No 1 = Yes X = Unknown C7 Reserved X (fixed) C8 Reserved X (fixed)

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player ?K<CR> 0XXXXXXX<CR> ?K<CR> 1XXXX1XX<CR> ?K<CR> E04<CR>

<CR>

Disc is not mounted VCD DVD

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6.13 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: The displayed Frame number attempts to auto-correct to the actual Frame number, however, Frames continue to advance during playback.

Note: When selecting Frame Number/Time code while playing a DVD disc, the Frame Number is displayed on the screen. However, when playing back a DVD disc and selecting Time Code(DVD), Time Code is displayed. Time Code is displayed when playing back a CD or VCD disc.

The available display combinations are listed in the following table (Default value is 3):

Arg Function User’s

T&CH /

Track

Frame /

Time

(DVD)

0 Display OFF 0 0 0 0 1

Frame Number (DVD)/Time Code

0 0 1 0

(CD,VCD)

Title & Chapter Number/Track

0 1 0 0

Number

(default)

Frame Number (DVD) / Time Code (CD, VCD) +

0 1 1 0

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

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

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The Display Control command turns the character display ON or OFF. The

FRAME#, TIME#

TITLE#, CHAPTER#

USER’S DISPLAY

DISPLAY CONTROL

The screen display positions are pictured below.

Title/Chapter(Track) Time (Frame)

Line 0 Line 1

                                                                                          

                             

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

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The user’s area has lines numbered from 0 to 9 with a total of 10 lines

available. If line 0 is designated to show system information, all following lines are hidden.

The player allows/displays up to 320 characters (32 characters per line with

10 lines available). Follow the instructions below to create a User’s Display:

1. Select User's Display in Register A

2. Set the display data using a print character command

3. Turn display switch ON

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player 1DS<CR> R<CR> Display Off to Display On 1RA<CR> R<CR>

Only Frame number is displayed

6.14 Register D Set

Function : current setting of Register D is rewritten Format : Integer RD Explanation : Register D contains the termination setting of the serial

communication (RS232). There are two choices, “CR” or “CR + LF”. The default for Register D is 0.

Argument Function

0 (default) CR

64 CR + LF

6.15 Print Character

Function : Characters are written into the User's Display Area (Not to be issued simultaneously with other commands) Format : Integer PR <CR> Character string <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

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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)

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 cannot be used

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player 4RA1DS<CR> R<CR> Register A and Display control

set

4PR<CR> R<CR>

Select Line 4

*** DVD player ***<CR> R<CR> Displays the characters like this

***DVD player***

6.16 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 :

String Status Return DVD player CS<CR> R<CR> 3PR<CR> R<CR> HELLO!<CR> R<CR>

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6.17 Advanced Setup

Function : current setting of Advenced Setup Menu is rewritten Format : Integer MS Explanation : The command rewrites the Advenced Setup Menu settings, which

is expressed as an integer. The integer value is made up of the sum of the selected arguments. The player returns an error code if the command is issued while the Advenced Setup Menu is on the screen. The factory default value is 0.

The Advanced Feature Menu Request command (?S) reveals the current

setting.

Argument Function

1 Reserved 2 POWER ON START OFF ON 4 TITLE PLAY MODE SINGLE ALL 8

REPEAT MODE (0) OFF, (8) CHAPTER

(16) TITLE, (24) DISC *1) 32 BAUD RATE 19200bps 9600bps 64 TRAY LOCK OFF ON

128 IR LOCK OFF ON 256 FRONT LOCK OFF ON 512 SYNC OUT(DURING SQ) OFF ON

1024 EXTEND TERMINAL Standard User

*1): (Available when Title Play Mode is set to ALL)

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) + 1024 * (0 or 1)

Description

0 1

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player 112MS<CR>

R<CR>

(return rate is

9600bps)

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

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6.18 Communication Control Set

Function : Selects the communication mode Format : Integer CM Explanation : command rewrites the contents of the Communication Control

The CCR default value is set to Mode 3 (ON); however, the CCR Auto matic

Status may be switched OFF. Use the command to toggle the register ON or OFF.

Argument Mode Auto Status

2 Mode-2 OFF 3 Mode-3 ON

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player 2CM<CR>

CCR = 3 (Default Communication Mode) to CCR = 2 (Communication Mode-2)

6.19 Player Active Mode Request

Function : returns the player’s current activity mode Format : ?P Explanation : The command confirms whether the player is running in the

Random Access mode. The player returns an Active mode classification (refer to the table below).

Mode Status Mode Status

P00 Open P05 Still P01 Park P06 Pause P02 Setup P07 Search P03 Unload P08 Scan P04 Play P09 Multi-speed

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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)

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

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

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player ?P<CR> P04<CR> Play mode ST<CR> R<CR> Still mode ?P<CR> P05<CR> Still mode

6.20 Player Model Name Request

Function : Returns player model name Format : ?X Explanation : The command returns the player’s name as P1570XX where

P1570 is the series name and XX is a 2-digit serial code (not the product serial number).

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player ?X<CR> P157001<CR>

6.21 Advanced Setup Request

Function : Returns the current setting of Advenced Setup Menu. Format : ?S Explanation : The player returns the current setting of the Advenced Setup

Menu. The return is expressed as an integer value. The value is made up of the sum of the selected arguments. The factory default is set to 0. The player returns an error code if the command is issued when the player is showing

Series name P1570 and code 01

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Advenced Setup Menu on the screen. See the description of Advanced Setup (MS).

NOTE: E04 is returned from a player when the command is issued while the

Advenced Setup Menu is displayed.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player ?S<CR> 112<CR>

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

6.22 Player Region Code Request

Function : Returns player region code Format : ?H Explanation : The command returns the player’s region code.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player ?H<CR> 02<CR>

Region Code 2

6.23 CCR Mode Request

Function : Returns the current communication mode Format : ?M Explanation : The command returns the contents of the Communication Control

The CCR default value is set to Mode 3 (ON).

CM2 Mode-2 CM3 Mode-3

Execution :

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

6.24 Input Number Request

Function : returns input numbers Format : ?N

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Explanation : The player waits the input of number from the remote controller

and returns the input number.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player ?N<CR> 7<CR> 7<CR>

Waits to input the numeric numbers 7 entered from remote controller

6.25 Error Code Request

Function : returns the latest error code Format : ?E Explanation : The player returns the most recent error codes. The report

consists of Error Codes logged since the player was powered ON.

6.26 Input Unit Request

Function : returns a code for data input through a Remote control Format : #I Explanation : The player returns a four-digit ASCII-Hex code that represents

commands sent through the remote control.

There are two code types, either a four-digit or 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.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player

#I<CR> A39F<CR> #I<CR> FFFFh<CR> Receives the Audio Key command -

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

Receives the Pause Key command -A39F

A399_A3BE

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6.27 Input Barcode Data Request

Function : returns input data through a Barcode Reader Format : #B Explanation : The player returns an ASCII code that represents commands sent

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

player returns an invalid code.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player #B<CR> 4307<CR>

Receives a Play code about DVD disc

6.28 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: AC

8C7C6C5C4C3C2C1

<CR>

8, C7, C6

(Fixed 0)

Displays Time Code when playing

0 = Off 1 = On

DVD C4 (Fixed 0) C3 Displays User’s Area 0 = Off 1 = On C2 Displays Title & Chapter Numbers 0 = Off 1 = On C1

Displays Frame Number (DVD) or

0 = Off 1 = On

Time Code (CD, VCD)

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player 3RA<CR> R<CR> $A<CR> A00000011<CR>

Sets to Register A Requests information from Register A

6.29 Register D Request

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

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

Status information is returned in the following format: DC

8C7C6C5C4C3C2C1

Fixed 0

<CR>

C7 TxD termination 0 = CR 1 = CR + LF C6 Fixed 0 C5 Fixed 0 C4 Fixed 0 C3 Fixed 0 C2 Fixed 0 C1 Fixed 0

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player 64RD<CR> R<CR>

Sets the Register D

$D<CR> D01000000<CR> Requests information from

6.30 Menu Call (DVD)

Function : calls a disc menu or goes back to the former address Format : Integer MC

Explanation : If the disc has a disc menu, the root menu or the Title menu

comes up on the screen. If the screen is Still or if it is playing, these menus come up on the display. The command specifies the menu type with two integer numbers.

If the player receives the command without an integer (while playing a menu),

the player reverts to the previous Stilled or played address.

If the command is valid for the situation, the player immediately returns

“R<CR>”*.

If the disc is missing the requested menu, [1 or 2 MC<CR>], the player

returns an error message (E04).

Integer Menu type

1 Title 2 Root

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*: However, the command is held or incompletely executed.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player Plays some video Title 2MC<CR> R<CR> Shows the root menu MC<CR> R<CR>

Reverts back to the previously played Title

6.31 Numeric Button (DVD)

Function : Selects the button and executes by number Format : Integer NB

Explanation : The command selects the menu button highlighted on the screen

and executes the action assigned to the button. The command emulates the “digit” key on the remote control while the button resides on the display.

If the command is valid for the current player activity, the pla yer immediately

returns “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.

* However, this does not confirm that the command is executed completely.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player Shows the disc menu 3NB<CR> R<CR> Selects and executes the button #3

6.32 Button Select (DVD)

Function : Selects the button (arrow key emulation) Format : Integer CU

Explanation : The command selects the menu button displayed on the screen.

The command emulates the “arrow” key on the remote control while the button exists on the screen. The command specifies the direction using four numbers:

Integer directions

1 Up 2 Down 3 Left 4 Right

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If the command is valid for the situation, the player immediately returns

“R<CR>”*.

If there are no buttons on the screen when the command is issued, an error

message (E04) is returned.

*: However, this does not confirm that the command is executed completely.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player Shows the disc menu 2CU<CR> R<CR>

Moves the cursor down to the next button

6.33 Enter Button (DVD)

Function : sets the button and executes Format : (Integer) ET

Explanation : The command fixes the button on the screen after executing the

CU command with an integer. The player executes the program that is assigned to that button. This command emulates the “enter” key on the remote control while the button is on the screen.

If the command is appropriate for the situation, the player returns immediately

“R<CR>”*.

If there are no buttons on the screen when the command is issued, an error

message (E04) is returned.

*: However, this does not confirm that the command is executed completely.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player Shows the disc menu 2CU<CR> R<CR>

Moves to the below button from the prior one

ET<CR> R<CR>

Fixes the selection and executes the program that is assigned on it

Function : emulates the “left” click of the mouse

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Format : argument1, argument2 ET

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

cursor is on the screen. The command specifies the position of the cursor with two arguments. The upper left on the screen is (0,0), the lower right on the screen is (719, 479) for NTSC playback, or (719, 575) for PAL. The format is stated below.

Argument1 Argument 2 Position

000000 Upper left limitation on the screen

719479 Lower right limitation on the screen

X1 X2 X3 Y1 Y2 Y3 Anywhere on the screen

If the arguments are available, the player immediately returns “R<CR>”*.

If the argument number is unavailable, an error message (E06) is returned.

* The return “R<CR>” refers only to checking for an argument number. The

player is incapable of verifying the existence of a button with this command.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player 256384ET<CR> R<CR>

6.34 Get Information (DVD)

Function : gets the disc information Format : Integer GI

Explanation : The command, combined with a 4-digit ID and a 4-digit Sub-ID,

returns the requested information to the player.

Integer = XXXXYYYY

ID (XXXX) Sub-ID (YYYY) Return Data from the Player

0000 Any number E06 (argument error) 0001 0000 to 0023 System Parameter Info (4-digit) 0001 More than 0023 E06 (argument error) 00002 or more Any number E06 (argument error)

Emulates the “left” click at the point (256,384) on the screen

The player only returns system parameter information in cases where ID =

0001, otherwise the player returns error message E06.

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Below is a list of the (SPRM) System Parameter. For more information, refer

to "Table 4.6.1.2-1:System Parameters (SPRMs) in the DVD Specifications for a 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) & TT_DOM On/Off flag 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 Execution :

String Status Return DVD player 00010008GI<CR> 1400<CR> Selecting button #5 now

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6.35 Memor y Data Upload

Function : reads the data from internal memory in a player Format : MU Explanation : The player, while in Park mode, sends the data to the computer

with the total bytes equaling 11,134bytes * 1,796bytes in data composed of Condition, Last memory (SETUP, ADV.SETUP, Error History, Program area, etc.) * 9,332 bytes data such as Command Stack data

Both sets of information can be read at the same time.

The Communication flows as shown below. (N=11,134)

Computer DVD player

---MU<CR>---> <---R<CR>---- <--1st byte data-- <--2nd byte data-- ~ <--(N-1)th byte data-- <--Nth byte data<CR>-- <---R<CR>----

Format of the data:

BP Contents

Numbers of

bytes

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

2 bytes

(fixed number = 2B7EH) 2 - 5 (2) 00000000 4 bytes 6 - 9 (3) Player ID (501570XX) 4 bytes

10 - 9,333 (4) Command Stack Data 9,324 bytes

9,334-9,361 (5) All FF 28 bytes

9,362 –

(6) Setup data 1688 bytes

11,049

11050 –

(7) ADV.SETUP setting data 16 bytes

11065

11,066 –

(8) Extend Terminal user setting data 64bytes

11,129

11130 –

(9) check sum 4 bytes

11133

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Execution :

String Status Return DVD player Park mode MU<CR> R<CR>

…(11,134 bytes)…<CR>

Receives the command and starts the transfer of the data, 11,134 bytes (ends with <CR>)

R<CR>

6.36 Return Firmware Version

Function : Returns player firmware version Format : ?Z Explanation : The command lists a number on the monitor that is the player’s

current firmware version.

Execution :

String Status Return DVD player ?Z<CR> 1.026

Returns current firmware version

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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 sub-modes are described below.

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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 the player proceeds to 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 a DVD or VCD disc. The effects are achieved

sent while a disc is in the player, the disc spins up and

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through highly detailed mode tran

sfers. Refer to the previous figure for mode

relationship information.

.5 Reject 7

When the Reject command is sent to the player, video playback stops. Once the disc rotation has stopped, th

e player enters the Park mode.

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8. DVD-V5000 INTERNAL REGISTERS

n pter number, Time Code, etc.), accompany

Whe arguments (e.g., Title number, Cha comma isters. This Chapter describes each internal register of the player.

nds to the player, argument values are set in the appropriate player reg

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8.1

8.2

Current Time/Frame

The register con

isc provides both a current Time Code and a Block number within the register.

tains the current time while a DVD disc is playing. A CD/VCD

P-TIME

The P-TIME Register contains the elapsed time with

8.3 Current Title/Track (Cu

The register contains the current Title/Track Number (Chapt

8.4 Current Index

The register contains the current Index number.

8.5

Serial Digit Buffer

in a Track or a Chapter.

rrent Chapter)

er Number).

he register contains the command argument values. The commands are placed

T in a separate, excl

When the player evaluates a command, the contents of the b

a specified register.

8.6

8.7

Remote Control Use Address Flag

When a Search comma specifies if the address assigned is a Title/Track, Chapter, Time or Frame.

Remote Control Digit Buffer

he register contains the numbers input through the remote control.

usive register.

uffer are transferred

nd is sent through the remote control to the player, a flag

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8.8

8.9 Laser Barcode

8.10 erial Use Address Flag

8.11 Search Time/Fram

Remote Control Data Register

The register contains the temporary data input through the remot

Buffer

The register contains the compatible Laser Barcode data remote control.

When the Serial In assigned is a Title/Track, Chapter, Time or Frame.

terface controls the player, a flag specifies if the address

The register contains a goal Frame number or Time Code.

e control.

transmitted via the

8.12 Search Title/Track

The register contains a goal Title/Track number (Chapter number) durin

earch. S

This function is identical to the Search Time/Frame (refer to 8.10).

8.13 Search Index

The register contains a goal Index number during a Search.

This function is ident

(Search Chapter)

ical to the Search Time/Frame command (refer to 8.11).

8.14 Mark Time/Frame

The register contains a marker (representing the Frame number to Time Code or Block number) that 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.

g a

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8.15 Mark Title/Track (Mark Chapter)

The register contains the Title/Track (mark Chapter) as a marker.

The function is identical to the Mark Time/Frame (refer to 8.12).

8.16 Mark Index

The register contains the Index number as a marker.

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

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.

8.19 Display Control

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

The Character Display tracks on-screen information such as Time/Frame number, Title/Track number, etc.

8.20 Registers

There are two registers, A and D. The registers are reserved exclusively for CPU internal operations.

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1 CURRENT TIME/FRAME

2 P-TIME

3 CURRENT TITLE/TRACK

CHAPTER

4 CURRENT INDEX

5 SERIAL DIGIT BUFFER

COMMAND

10 ADDRESS MODE FLAG

TITLE TRACK CHAPTER INDEX FRAME BLOCK TIME

11 SEARCH TIME/FRAME

BLOCK

12 SEARCH TITLE/TRACK

CHAPTER

13 SERACH INDEX

14 MARK TIME/FRAME BLOCK

15 MARK TITLE/TRACK

CHAPTER

RxD

TxD

6 ADDRESS MODE FLAG

7 RCU DATA REGISTER

8 RCU DATA REGISTER

9 BARCODE DATA REGISTER

COMMAND

RECEIVE BUFFER

COMMAND

TRANSMIT BUFFER

TITLE

CHAPTER

TRACK FRAME

TIME

INDEX

16 MARK INDEX

17 VIDEO CONTROL

18 AUDIO CONTROL

19 DISPLAY CONTROL

20 REG. A REG. D

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9. EXTEND TERMINAL CONTROL

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To activate a function, create a switc Ch ents.

apter 2 to verify pin (Pin 6 through Pin 13) and terminal (SW1 ~ SW8) assignm

h contact with an electrical ground (Pin 1). Check

There re t W ti t TE ER R

a hree S func ons in he EX ND T MINAL CONT OL.

1. To recall B ode mm Sta a ute Th uncti GROUP 1 to STACK GROU 27, is combination

e f on, STACK P similar to a

arc /Co and cks nd exec

of remote control buttons to recall and execute a stack.

2. To execute the function as a remote control command The function acts the same as the buttons (ENTER, PLAY, STOP etc.) o

, n a remote

control excluding SCAN FWD/REV. DV V500 continues execute SCAN FWD/REV even

D- 0 when the button on the

re e con rol is release But in case o TEND TERMINAL CONTROL, it s

mot t d. f EX tops

to execute SCAN FWD/REV when button is released. (In se o mote ntro elea g SCAN button” will not discontinue the

ca f er co l “r sin SCAN.

Bu cas of EX END ERMI AL, re asing SCAN switch will terminate SC

t in e T T N le AN

op tion.)

era

3. To execute as an advanced remote control button Advanced remote control commands such as nu may be sent

as witc ontro omm d.

a s h c l c an

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9.1 unc on A ignm nt

F ti ss e

Cr a C uit C trolle r a D e Ma x Circu refer low).

eate irc on r o i do tri it ( to the table be

Di Assi nment List (Standard setting and User default setting)

ode g

SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8

No.

1 X 2 X 3 X 4 X 5 X ENTER 6 X STACK GROUP1 7 X STACK GROUP2 8 X STACK GROUP3

9 X X 10 10 X X 11 11 X X 12 12 X X OPEN/CLOSE 13 X X DISPLAY 14 X X 1 15 X X 2 16 X X 3 17 X X 4 18 X X 5 19 X X 6 20 X X 21 X X 22 X X 23 X X 24 X X PLAY 25 X X STOP 26 X X PAUSE 27 X X TOP MENU 28 X X 7 29 X X 8 30 X X 9 31 X X X STEP FWD 32 X X X STEP REV 33 X X X RETURN 34 X X X SCAN FWD 35 X X X SCAN REV 36 X X X SKIP FWD 37 X X X SKIP REV 38 X X X STACK GROUP4 39 X X X STACK GROUP5 40 X X X STACK GROUP6 41 X X X 13 42 X X X 14

↑ ↓ ←

→

ENTER

X Y Z

Function

↑

↓ ← →

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43 X X X 15 44 X 16 X X 45 X X 17 X 46 X X X 18 47 X X 19 X 48 X X X 20 49 P7 X X X STACK GROU 50 X X STACK GROUP8 X 51 X X X STACK GROUP9 52 X X X STACK GROUP10 53 X X X STACK GROUP11 54 X X X STACK GROUP12 55 X X X STACK GROUP13 56 X X X STACK GROUP14 57 X X X STACK GROUP15 58 X X X STACK GROUP16 59 X X X STACK GROUP17 60 X X X STACK GROUP18 61 X X X STACK GROUP19 62 X X X STACK GROUP20 63 X X X STACK GROUP21 64 X X X STACK GROUP22 65 X X X STACK GROUP23 66 X X X STACK GROUP24 67 X X X STACK GROUP25 68 X X STACK GROUP26 69 X X STACK GROUP27 70 X X X MENU 71 X X X RECALL 72 X X X HOME MENU 73 X X X MEMORY 74 X X X >10 7 X REPEAT 5 X X 76 X X X REPEAT A-B 77 X X X AUDIO 78 X X X ANGLE 79 X X X SUBTITLE 80 X X X TITLE/CHP/FRM/TIME 81 X X X 0 82 X X X CLEAR

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9.2 Function User Setting

Function assignment for Numbers1 through 30 can be changed in Advanced Setup. The procedure is given below for an example of GROUP 3 setting change to “MENU”.

 Open ADV SETUP and switch EXTEND TERMINAL to User and press Enter.  And then the following window opens.

 DOWN button to select "GROUP 3"

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 RIGHT Button

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

DOWN Button to select "MENU"



ENTER button to change the function of switch 8 to MENU

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order to DISABLE the switch function, please select the switch and Press the

In “CLEAR” button. The switch displays “nothing” as shown below.

The modification of the switch setting will be reserved within me with power-off.

In order to recover the initial factory setting, please select “D

efault Setting” and press ENTER. For an initial setting, Standard and User are the same.

mory area even

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9.3 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

Diode Specifications

Forward Voltage Drop (VF) Less than 0.7 (IF 1ma)

Surge Forward Current (IFSM) Less than 100ma

Forward Current

9.3.1 Simple Circuit

Less than 10

µa

SW1

SW2

SW3

SW4

SW5

SW6

SW7

SW8

UP ARROW

DOWN ARROW

LEFT ARROW 

RIGHT ARROW 

ENTER

STACK

GROUP 1

STACK

GROUP 2

STACK

GROUP 3

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9.2.2 Diode Matrix Circuit

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10. ADDITIONAL NOTES

. If a video has a picture stop code, when the player reaches the stop code point, it

enters the Still mode.

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

Marker Point.

3 omputer is controllin , s he L command to

. When a c g r the playe end t KEY OCK

eliminate p control.

4 ress is set wit for a CD VCD isc, the player

. If an invalid add hin a command or d

returns an E04 error.

ossible interference from the front panel buttons and/or the remote

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Complete Command List by Name

APPENDIX A - COMPLE AND LIST BY NAME

TE COMM

NOTE: arg es commands with an argument or an a If arg or ards is ar eter is ptiona

ddress parame

or ards (argument or ad

dress) prefac

in ( ), then theter. p am o l.

MAND SUPPORTING

COM

Name Mnemonic DVD CD VCD

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

FORM TS

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Complete Command List by Name

COMMAND SUPPORTING

FORMATS

Name Mnemonic DVD CD VCD

Print Character arg PR x x x Register A Request $A x x x Register A Set (Disp arg RA x lay) x x Re RJ ject x x x Scan Forward NF x x x S x xcan Reverse NR x S NS xcan Stop x x S E x earch adrs S x x S AG elect Angle arg x Select Aspect arg AP x Select Audio arg AU x S SU elect Subtitle arg x S P x peed arg S x Stack Group Set arg GP x Star x t SA x x Step Forward SF x x S SR tep Reverse x Still ST x x S xtop Marker adrs SM x x Time x TM x x T t ?T xime Code Reques x x Title TI x T R xitle/Track Number Request ? x x T xOC Information Request ?Q x T x rack TR x V x xideo Control arg VD x

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APPENDIX B - COMPLETE COMMAND LIST BY MNEMONIC

NOTE: arg or ards (argument or address) prefaces commands with an argument or an add ete or ards is in ( ), then the pa ter tion

ress param r. If arg rame is op al.

COMMAND R

Mnemonic Name DVD CD VCD

#B Input Barcode Data Request x x x #I Input Unit Request x x x $A Register A Request x x x ?A Current Address Request x x x ?B Number Request Block x ?C Request Chapter Number x ?E Error Code Request x x x ?F Frame Number Request x ?G Disc Region code Request x ?H Player Region Code Request x x x ?I Index Number Request x ?K CD Disc Status Request x x ?M CCR Mode Request x x x ?N Input Number Request x x x ?P Player Active Mode Request x x x ?Q TOC Information Request x x ?R Title/Track Number Request x x x ?T ode Request Time C x x x ?V DVD Disc Status Request x ?X LVP Model Name Request x x x ?Z Firmware Version Request x arg AD Audio Control x x x arg AG Select Angle x arg AP Select Aspect x arg AU Select Audio x BD Command Stack Data Download x x x BK Block Number x arg BS Barcode Stack Play x BU Command Stack Data Upload x x x CH Chapter x CL Clear x x x arg CM Communication Control Set x x x CO Close x x x CS Clear Screen x x x arg DS Display Control x x x FR Frame x arg GP Stack Group Set x x x IX Index x arg KL Key Lock x x x

SUPPO TING

FORMATS

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Complete Command List by Mnemonic

COMMAND SUPPORTING

FORMATS

Mnemonic Name DVD CD VCD

LO Lead Out Symbol x x x (adrs) MF Multi-Speed Forward x x (adrs) MR M everse x ulti-Speed R NF Scan Forward x x x NR Scan Reverse x x x NS Scan Stop x x x OP Open x x x PA Pause x x x (adrs) PL Play x x x arg PR Print Character x x x arg RA Register A Set (Dis x x x play) RJ Reject x x x SA Start x x x adrs SE Search x x x SF Step Forward x x adrs SM Stop Marker x x x arg SP Speed x x SR Step Reverse x ST Still x x arg SU Select Subtitle x TI Title x TM Time x x x TR Track x x arg VD Video Control x x x

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APPENDIX C - DVD COMMAND LIST

NOTE: arg or ards (argument or ad commands with an argument or an address parameter. If arg or ards is arameter is optional.

COMMAND

Name Mnemonic

Audio Control arg AD Command Stack Data Download BD Command Stack Data Upload BU Barcode Stack Play arg BS 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 Firmware Version ?Z 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 OP Pause PA Play (adrs) PL Player Active Mode Request ?P Player Region Code Request ?H Print Character arg PR Register A Request $A Register A Set (Display) arg RA

DVD Command List

dress) prefaces

in ( ), then the p

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COMMAND

Mnemonic Name

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 ? Video Control arg VD

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APPEN LIST

DIX D - CD COMMAND

N ent or r an

OTE: arg or ards (argum address) prefaces commands with an argument o

address parameter. If arg or ards parameter is optional.

COMMAND

Name Mnemonic

Audio Control arg AD Block Number BK Block Number Request ?B Command Stack Data

Download Command Stack Data Upload BU CCR Mode Request ?M CD Disc Status Request ?K Clear CL Clear Screen CS Close CO Communication Control Set arg CM Current Address Request ?A Display Control arg DS Error Code Request ?E Index IX Index Number Request ?I 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 Open OP Pause PA Play (adrs) PL Player Active Mode Request ?P Player Region Code Request ?H Print Character arg PR Register A Request $A Register A Set (Display) arg RA Reject RJ Scan Forward NF Scan Reverse NR Scan Stop NS Search adrs SE Stack Group Set arg GP Start SA Stop Marker adrs SM Time TM

is in ( ), then the

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VCD Command List

Time Code Request ?T Title/Track Number Request ?R TOC Information Request ?Q Track TR Video Control arg VD

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APPENDIX E - VCD COMMAND LIST

NOTE: arg or ards (argument or address) prefaces commands with an argument or an a meter. If arg or ards the parameter is optional.

ddress para is in ( ), then

COMMAND

Name Mnemonic

Audio Control arg AD Command Stack Data

Download Command Stack Data Upload BU CCR Mode Request ?M CD Disc Status Request ?K Clear CL Clear Screen CS Close CO Communication Control Set arg CM Current Address Request ?A Display Control arg DS Error Code Request ?E 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 Open OP Pause PA Play (adrs) PL Player Active Mode Request ?P Player Region Code Request ?H Print Character arg PR Register A Request $A Register A Set (Display) arg RA Reject RJ Scan Forward NF Scan Reverse NR Scan Stop NS Search adrs SE Speed arg SP Stack Group Set arg GP Start SA Step Forward SF Still ST

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VCD Command List

COMMAND

Mnemo me nic Na

Sto rke ap Ma r drs SM Time TM Time Code Reque st ?T Title/Track Number Request ?R TOC Information Request ?Q Track TR Video Control arg VD

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APPENDIX F - ERROR CODES

Code Message Description

E00 communication error Communication Line Error due to framing error or buffer

E04 feature not available Non-Usable Function has been tried. Either the command

E06 missing argument Necessary parameter is not specified. E11 disc does not exist There is no disc in the tray. E12 Search error Search address cannot be found. E15 picture stop Playback has been stopped by VOBU Still while in auto

Error Codes

overflow.

mnemonic is wrong or the command cannot be used in this mode.

play mode.

E16 interrupt by other The command(s) sent via the serial line were not executed

device before commands were sent from the front panel buttons

and/or remote control.

E99 panic Unrecoverable Error occurred. Is possible a disc cannot be

loaded and/or playing cannot continue.

DVD-V5000

Industrial DVD Player RS-232 Command Protocol

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Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

RS-232C

1. INTRODUCTION

2. INTERFACE

2.1 Interface Connector

2.2 Serial Interface Pin Specification

2.3 Computer Control Functions

2.3.1 Serial Control (see Chapters 3, 4, 5 and 6)

2.3.2 Extend Terminal Control (see Chapter 9)

2.3.3 External Power Control

3. SERIAL CONTROL

3.1 Serial Interface Specifications

3.1.1 Signal Interface

3.1.2 Data Type

3.1.3 Data Transfer Speed (Baud Rate)

3.2 Communication with a Computer

3.3 Command and Status

3.4 Error Messages

3.5 Initial Setting

4. COMMAND STRUCTURE

4.1 Command Mnemonic

4.2 Argument

4.3 Command String

4.4 Status Returns

4.5 Error Message

4.6 Request Status Return

4.7 Timing

5. COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS

5.1 Open

5.2 Close

5.3 Reject

5.3.1 Reject

5.4 Start

5.5 Play

5.6 Pause

5.7 Still (DVD, VCD)

5.8 Step Forward or Reverse (DVD)

5.9 Scan Forward, Reverse, or Stop

5.10 Multi-Speed Forward or Reverse (DVD)

5.11 Speed (DVD, VCD)

5.12 Search

5.13 Search & Play

5.14 Stop Marker

5.15 Lead-Out Symbol

5.16 Clear

5.17 Frame (DVD)

5.18 Block Number (CD)

5.19 Time (excludes discs without Time Codes)

5.20 Chapter (DVD)

5.21 Title (DVD)

5.23 Index (CD)

5.24 TRACK (CD, VCD)

5.25 Select Subt itle (DVD)

5.26 Select Audio (DVD)

5.27 Select Aspect (DVD)

5.28 Select Angle (DVD)

5.29 Select Parental-Level (DVD)

5.30 Audio Con trol (DVD, CD, VCD)

5.31 Video Control

5.32 Display Control

5.33 Key Lock

5.34 Stack Group Set (DVD)

5.35 Barcode /Command Stack Play (DVD)

5.36 Stack Data Upload

5.37 Stack Data Download

6. CURRENT PLAYER CONDITION REQUEST DESCRIPTIONS

6.1 P-Block Number Request

6.2 Title/Track Number Request

6.3 Chapter Number Request (DVD)

6.4 Time Code Request

6.5 Block Number Request (CD)

6.6 Frame Number Request (DVD)

6.7 Index Number Request (CD)

6.8 Total Frame Request (DVD)

6.9 TOC Information Request (CD/VCD)

6.10 Disc Region Code Request (DVD)

6.11 DVD Disc Status Request