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RS-232C Reference
AR-200S RS-232C Reference Version 1.0
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- Contents -
Section1 Introduction..............................................................................................................................1
1.1 If You Have Been Using the AR-3000 ..........................................................................................1
1.2 If You Have Been Using the AR-2000 ..........................................................................................1
Section2 Setup.........................................................................................................................................1
2.1 About the RS-232C Interface........................................................................................................1
2.1.1 Connector and Cable ............................................................................................................1
2.2 Handshaking .................................................................................................................................2
2.3 Setup Procedure ............................................................................................................................2
2.4 Connections with the Computer...................................................................................................2
2.5 Computer Settings ........................................................................................................................2
2.6 AR-200S Settings ..........................................................................................................................3
2.6.1 Baud Rate .............................................................................................................................3
Section3 Overview of Commands............................................................................................................4
3.1 Command Structure......................................................................................................................4
3.1.1 Communication Protocol......................................................................................................4
3.1.2 Command Format ................................................................................................................5
3.1.3 About Input Parameters ......................................................................................................6
3.1.4 About Output Parameters ...................................................................................................6
3.2 Precautions....................................................................................................................................6
Section4 Details of each Command.........................................................................................................7
4.1 Commands Transmitted from the External Device (Computer) to the AR-200S.......................7
4.2 Details of Commands Sent from the External Device (Computer) to the AR-200S...................8
4.2.1 Control Commands...............................................................................................................8
= PA Specifying the Playback Phrase ...........................................................................8
= PE Pause Playback / Restart Playback......................................................................8
= PL Start Playback.......................................................................................................9
= RL Playback from the Middle of a Phrase .................................................................9
> PLL Start Left Channnel Playback (Dual Mono Mode)............................................10
> PLR Start Right Channel Playback (Dual Mono Mode)............................................11
> PLB Start Playback (During Phrase Play Busy Out On) (Dual Mono Mode) ..........11
= ST Halting Playback/Recording ...............................................................................11
= AE Starting Time-Stamped Recording.............................................................................12
= RE Start Recording ...................................................................................................13
= RM Record Ready Mode.............................................................................................13
4.2.2 Editing Commands.............................................................................................................14
= DM Enable Execution of Editing Commands ...........................................................14
= CD Delete Card..........................................................................................................14
= FM Format Card ........................................................................................................14
= LS Recorded Phrase Protect Mode...........................................................................14
> LW Recorded Phrase Protect Mode...........................................................................14
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= PC Copy Phrase.........................................................................................................15
= PD Delete Phrase ......................................................................................................15
= PI Seek and Set Playback Points at the Locations of Silent Portions...................15
4.2.3 Setting Commands .............................................................................................................15
= CV Card Name Settings............................................................................................15
< PU Pattern Phrase Settings......................................................................................15
> PS (Pattern phrase Set up for AR-200S) .................................................................16
> SS Song Phrase Settings ..........................................................................................16
< SU Phrase Settings ...................................................................................................17
> PN Phrase Name Settings ........................................................................................17
> PR Phrase Repeat Settings.......................................................................................17
> PO Control Out Settings ...........................................................................................17
> PP Playback Point Settings......................................................................................18
> LP Loop Play Settings ..............................................................................................18
> PY Delay Time Settings............................................................................................18
> VM Play Volume Settings..........................................................................................18
> FD Fade In and Fade Out Settings ..........................................................................19
> TT Time Stamp Settings ..........................................................................................19
= BR Communication Speed Settings.......................................................................... 19
= CE Program(Count) Playback Settings....................................................................20
= DC Display Contrast Settings...................................................................................20
= DP Direct Playback Settings ....................................................................................20
> DL Direct Playback Settings ....................................................................................20
< SM System Settings...................................................................................................21
> CI Control Input Mode Settings ..............................................................................21
> DN Dual Mono Mode Settings...................................................................................22
> LT Line Out(Thru) Settings .....................................................................................22
> EQ Equalizer Settings...............................................................................................22
> BO Busy Out Settings ...............................................................................................22
4.2.4 Request Commands............................................................................................................23
< 2Q Pattern Phrase Setting Contents Request.........................................................23
> 3Q Pattern Phrase Setting Contents Request.........................................................23
> GQ Song Phrase Setting Contents Request .............................................................23
= AC Activity Sensing (Verify AR-200S Unit Activity)...............................................23
= AQ Reset the Phrase Output Counter......................................................................23
= CQ Card Setting Contents Request..........................................................................23
= DQ Direct Playback Setting Contents Request........................................................24
= MQ Card Remaining Capacity Request .................................................................... 24
< PQ Phrase Setting Contents Request.......................................................................24
> QQ Phrase Setting Contents Request.......................................................................25
< SQ System Setting Contents Request......................................................................25
> YQ System Setting Contents Request......................................................................25
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= TQ Time Stamp Request...........................................................................................26
= UQ Program (Count) Playback Setting Contents Request ......................................26
= VR Version Request ..................................................................................................26
4.2.5 Reply Commands................................................................................................................26
= ACK Response to Normal Reception of a Command ..................................................26
= ER Reply to the AR-200S When an Error Has Occurred ........................................26
= Xon (11H)/Xoff (13H) Allow or Disable Transmission. Used for Handshaking...........27
4.3 Commands Sent from the AR-200S to the External Device (Computer).................................. 27
4.4 Details of Commands Sent from the AR-200S to the External Device (Computer).................27
4.4.1 Setting Output Commands ................................................................................................ 27
= CS Card Setting Output ...........................................................................................27
< PU Pattern Phrase Setting Output ..........................................................................27
> PS Pattern Phrase Setting Output ..........................................................................28
> SS Song Phrase Setting Output...............................................................................28
< SU Phrase Setting Output ........................................................................................ 29
> RU Phrase Setting Output ........................................................................................30
= AC Active Sensing Reply........................................................................................... 31
= CE Program (Count) Playback Setting Output .......................................................31
= CR Card Remaining Capacity Output......................................................................31
= DP Direct Playback Setting Output .........................................................................31
< SM System Setting Output .......................................................................................32
> SY System Setting Output .......................................................................................33
= TI Time Stamp Settings ..........................................................................................33
= VR Version Output....................................................................................................34
4.4.2 Commands Transmitted from the AR-200 Automatically ..............................................34
= %% Card Operation Progress Status Output ...........................................................34
= AE Output the Total Number of Phrases Recorded on the Card ............................34
= CC Card Insertion Status Output ............................................................................34
= PE Output the Elapsed Time from the Start of the Phrase.................................... 34
> ST Output at Finish of Playback .............................................................................35
4.4.3 Reply Commands................................................................................................................35
= ACK Acknowledge Normal Status, Indicate Normal Reception of a Command .......35
= ER Replies When an Error Has Occurred................................................................35
= Xon (11H) / Xoff (13H) Allow or Disable Transmission. Used for Handshaking.........36
Section5 Appendix...................................................................................................................................37
5.1 AR-200S Commands List............................................................................................................37
5.1.1 AR-2000 Compatible Commands List ...............................................................................37
5.1.2 AR-3000/200S Commands (Commands Newly Added with the AR-3000/200S) List......39
5.2 Characters That Can Be Used in Phrase Names and Card Names..........................................40
5.3 Sample Algorithms......................................................................................................................41
5.3.1 Playing Back a Phrase .......................................................................................................41
5.3.2 Recording ( Nomal Recording ) .......................................................................................... 42
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5.3.3 Recording ( Time-Stamped Recording).............................................................................. 43
5.3.4 Verifying the Parameters (Data Settings) of All Phrases Starting with the
Lowest-Numbered Phrase.................................................................................................44
5.3.5 Deleting a Phrase...............................................................................................................45
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Section1 Introduction
This manual explains how to control the AR-200S using RS-232C. For details on the operation of
the AR-200S itself, refer to the AR-200S owner's manual. This manual assumes that you have a
basic understanding of computers. For explanations of computer terminology or operation, please
refer to commercially available manuals.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
1.1 If You Have Been Using the AR-3000
The AR-200's command set, which employs RS-232C, is designed to be partly compatible with the
AR-3000. Since the AR-200S and AR-3000 are not functionally identical in every respect, some
functions cannot be used. For more information, check the included specifications.
1.2 If You Have Been Using the AR-2000
The AR-200S's command set, which employs RS-232C, is designed to be backwardly compatible
with the AR-2000. This means it is possible for you to continue using the control system you have
used with the AR-2000. However, since the AR-200S and AR-2000 are not functionally identical in
every respect, some functions cannot be used. For more information, check the included
specifications.
Section2 Setup
2.1 About the RS-232C Interface
RS-232C is a standardized type of serial interface. The connections which are used by the AR-200S
are discussed below.
2.1.1 Connector and Cable
Connector specifications Cable specifications *2
*1 This is already connected in inside of the
*1
*1
AR-200S. (4 – 6, 7 - 8 )
*2 At least three line(RXD, TXD, GND) should be
connected as shown in a figure.
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2.2 Handshaking
If the AR-200S's processing speed is slower than the speed at which data is transmitted from the
computer, measures must be taken to avoid data loss. Conversely, data loss will also occur if data
is transmitted from the AR-200S faster than the computer can process it.
For these reasons, the AR-200S uses “Xon/Xoff” handshaking.
The external computer can control transmission from the AR-200S in the same way.
The ASCII code signal name for Xon is DC1, which is 11H.
The ASCII code signal name for Xoff is DC3, which is 13H.
2.3 Setup Procedure
Here is the procedure for setting up the external computer and the AR-200S.
1) Connections with the computer
Use an RS-232C cable to connect the two devices. Refer to “2.4 Connections with the computer.”
2) Turn on the power for the AR-200S and the computer
3) Computer settings
Set the communication parameters. Refer to “2.5 Computer settings.”
4) AR-200S settings
Set the communication parameters. Refer to “2.6 AR-200S settings.”
5) Operate the AR-200S
Transmit data between the external computer and the AR-200S.
2.4 Connections with the Computer
1) Turn off the power of the AR-200S and the computer.
2) Use the appropriate cable to connect the RS-232C -compatible connector of the computer to the
RS-232C connector located on the rear panel of the AR-200S. Refer to “2.1.1 Connector and
Cable” for the appropriate cable to use.
2.5 Computer Settings
1) Communication parameters for the computer
Communication method start - stop system (asynchronous) full duplex
Baud rate 4800 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400 BPS
(for compatibility with legacy models : AR-200S)
Parity none
Data length 8 bits
Stop bit 1 bit
Code set ASCII
Xon Xoff on
If you are using MS-DOS, the above settings can be made using the “SPEED” and “SWITCH”
commands. For details on these settings, refer to your MS-DOS owner's manual.
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2.6 AR-200S Settings
When using the AR-2000 via RS-232C, the baud rate must be specified.
2.6.1 Baud Rate
If the AR-200S's power is turned on when a card is not inserted, the baud rate will default to 9600
bps. If a card is then inserted, the settings will change to the settings which are contained in the
card. However this will occur only for the first-inserted card, and subsequently inserted cards will
be ignored.
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Section3 Overview of Commands
The AR-200S and the computer communicate using commands.
3.1 Command Structure
Commands consist of STX (02H) + two uppercase characters.
However, the Type 0 commands listed later are exceptions to this.
3.1.1 Communication Protocol
Depending on the command, four types of communication protocol are used between the computer
and the AR-200S. As also explained in chapter 4, the ACK referred to in this document is ASCII
code 06H (ACK), and the ER command is a command that transmits/receives an error.
1) When telling the AR-200S to perform an operation or make a setting.
This is done using the 4.2.1 Control and 4.2.3 Setting commands explained in chapter 4.
Commands use the following procedure.
a. stx + command
COMPUTER AR-200S
b. ack or stx ER command
a. The command is sent from the computer to the AR-200S.
b. If the command is received correctly, the AR-200S will transmit an ACK command. If not, it
will transmit an ER command.
2) To verify the settings of the AR-200S
This is done using the 4.2.4 Request command explained in chapter 4. The command to check
the setting status of the AR-200S uses the following procedure.
a. stx + command
COMPUTER AR-200S
b. stx + command or stx ER command
c. ack or stx ER command
a. The command is sent from the computer to the AR-200S.
b. If the command was received correctly, the AR-200S will transmit its settings as the Setting
output command. If the command was received incorrectly, the AR-200S will transmit an ER
command.
If the output from the AR-200S is received correctly, send an ACK command. This ACK may
be omitted, and is not absolutely necessary. If not correctly, an ER command “ER:0;” can be
sent to the AR-200S. The AR-200S will re-transmit the Setting output command that was
output instep “b”. This command may also be omitted, and is not absolutely necessary.
You may instead re-do the sequence from step “a”.
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3) Commands originating automatically from the AR-200S
Some commands are transmitted automatically from the AR-200S. The two commands CC (card
insertion status output) and %% (completion status output when a card operation takes place)
fall in this category, and use the following procedure.
a. stx + command
COMPUTER AR-200S
a. The AR-200S will automatically transmit the command.
There is no need to return an ACK, etc.
4) Commands accompanied by confirmation
The 4.2.2 Edit command explained in chapter 4 is of this type. To prevent accidental erasure of
data, edit commands are executed after entering Delete mode. Commands use the following
procedure.
a. stx + DM command
COMPUTER AR-200S
b. ack or stx ER command
c. ack or stx ER command
d. stx + Edit command ( same as step “c” )
e. ack or stx ER command
a. Transmit the DM command. The AR-200S will enter Delete mode. Then PLAY/CLIP
indicator and REC indicator will flash alternately.
b. If the DM command is received correctly, an ACK will be returned. If there is a command
error, the ER command will be returned and the AR-200S will automatically exit Delete
mode.
c. If no error has occurred, transmit the command you wish to execute.
d. To confirm, the AR-200S will send back the command that it received in step “c”.
e. If the command is correct, send an ACK. This will cause the command to be executed. Then,
after receiving the command, the AR-200S will automatically exit Delete mode. If the
command is an error, you can send an ER command “ER:1;”. The command will be canceled,
and the AR-200S will exit Delete mode.
3.1.2 Command Format
Commands (control signals) have several formats.
Type 0: Those consisting only of a control code.
' ; ' etc. is not attached. These consist only of a control code.
Example) ACK
Type 1: Commands with no parameters
These commands end in '
Example) stxST;
Type 2: Commands with parameters.
Command : parameter, parameter . . . ;
Command and parameter are separated by a colon ' : '
Parameter and parameter are separated by a comma ' , '
A semicolon ' ; ' is placed at the end of the parameter.
; '
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3.1.3 About Input Parameters
1) Generally, parameters use decimal notation, and are variable length.
Example) stxDC:10; stxDC:5;
Example) stxMP:A1,30; ,stxMP:A20,255;
2) Characters in a card name etc. are enclosed in double quotation marks ( “ ).
Example) stxCV:0,“ABCDEFGH”,0;
3) To specify the phrase, put an ‘A’ in front of the phrase number.
Example) stxPA:A1; ( plays back phrase 1)
* A01 , A001 or A0001 is the same as A1.
3.1.4 About Output Parameters
1) Generally, parameters use decimal notation, and are variable length.
But phrase name and time are fixed length.
Example) phrase name( A1 – A999 , B1 – B999 ) : A001 , A020 , A300 , _.
Example) phrase name( A1000 , B1000 ) : A1000 , B1000
Example) Time : 00H00M06S14F7S / 05M40S / 00S04F / 30S0 _.
3.2 Precautions
1) While the computer and the AR-200S are communicating, please avoid the following actions,
which could result in destruction of the data in the card.
- Inserting or removing the memory card.
- Moving the protect switch of the card.
- Disconnecting the RS-232C cable. ...etc.
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Section4 Details of each Command
4.1 Commands Transmitted from the External Device (Computer) to the AR-200S
The following 5 types of command are transmitted from the external device to the AR-200S.
“External” in these explanations refers to the computer. “AR” refers to the AR-200S.
1) Control (execute) commands
These command signals cause the AR-200S to operate; e.g., playback or record.
The player functions use mostly these commands.
2) Editing commands
To prevent accidental erasure of data, edit commands are executed after entering Delete mode.
Commands are executed using the following procedure.
1. External to AR
The DM command is sent, and the AR-200S enters Delete mode.
2. AR to External
When the command is received correctly, an ACK is returned.
If the command is not correct, an error code is returned, and Delete mode is automatically
exited.
* When no command is received for two minutes, the Delete mode is automatically exited.
3. External to AR
If no error has occurred, transmit the command to be executed.
4. AR to External
The command transmitted in step 3 will be re-transmitted for confirmation.
5. External to AR
If the command is correct, transmit an ACK command.
The command will be executed, and Delete mode will be exited automatically. If the
command is an error, transmit an ER command
“ER:1;”. Delete mode will be exited automatically.
Commands valid when in Delete mode
External to AR
CD: Delete Card
CP: Copy Card
FM: Format Card
LS: Recorded Phrase Protect Mode
In Delete mode, when a command other than an Edit command is received by the AR-200S, it
will automatically exit Delete mode, and execute that command. If the AR-200S receives an
Edit command when not in Delete mode, it will transmit an ER command, and ignore the Edit
command that was received.
3) Setting commands
These commands are used to set AR-200S parameters from the external device.
LW: Recorded Phrase Protect Mode
PC: Copy Phrase
PD: Delete Phrase
PI: Seek and Set Playback Points at the
Locations of Silent Portions
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4) Request commands
This command causes the AR-200S to output the status of its current settings. When a Request
command is transmitted to the AR-200S, the AR-200S will transmit the requested contents as
the Setting output command. In this case, an ACK will not be returned. However for the AC
and AQ commands, an ACK will be output. If the command was not correct, an ER command
will be returned.
5) Reply commands
Reply commands are necessary for communication control, for example to notify that a
command was received correctly.
4.2 Details of Commands Sent from the External Device (Computer) to the AR-200S
Commands compatible with the AR-2000 are marked as shown below (relevant symbol appears
before name).
= Commands for the AR-2000/AR-3000/AR-200S (those common to both the AR-2000, AR-3000
and AR-200S)
> Commands for the AR-3000/AR-200S (commands newly added with the AR-3000 and AR-200S)
< Commands for the AR-2000 (for the AR-2000; includes items that cannot be used with the
AR-3000/AR-200S)
4.2.1 Control Commands
Playback Commands
= PA Specifying the Playback Phrase
Function: Specifying the playback phrase
Syntax: stxPA: a, a, ....., a;
a Phrase number
Example) PA:A1,A3,B5;
Specify A0001 and A0003 and B0005 as the playback phrases.
The specified phrases are consecutively played back from the left.
Note: A maximum of 100 phrases can be specified in one line.
Be sure that the phrase numbers are registered (i.e., for which data exists).
= PE Pause Playback / Restart Playback
Function: Pauses Playback / Restarts playback
Syntax: stxPE;
Note: When this command is sent during phrase playback, the AR-200S stops playback
and enters the paused state. Sending the PE command again releases the pause,
and playback resumes from where it was paused. When operation is paused with
the PE command, the AR-200S outputs the elapsed time from the start of the
phrase to the point where paused. (Refer to AE command 4 . 4 . 1 )
Caution: The command is not compatible with the Dual Mono Mode.
Phrases other than audio phrases cannot be specified.
The AR-200S cannot respond to this command during crossfades, repeats, or
intervals.
The command is not compatible with audio phrases recorded in Mode 2.。
（AR-200S will transmit an ER command.）
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= PL Playback Start
Function: Starts Playback
Syntax: stxPL;
Example） stxPA:A0001 ,A0003,A0007,A0006 ,A0010;
When phrases are specified as above with the PA command, phrases A0001, A0003, A0007,
A0006, and A0010 are played back in sequence.
Note: Phrases specified with the PA command are played back in sequence.
If no playback phrase is specified with the PA command, phrase A0001 is
assigned and played back.(* If no phrases are available, the ER command is
output.)
* When Dual Mono Mode is on (for settings, refer to 4.2.3 SM Commands),
phrases specified with the PA command are split into odd- and even-numbered
phrases. The odd-numbered phrases are played back through the left channel
and the even-numbered phrases are played back through the right channel.
(Compatible with mono phrases. Not compatible with stereo phrases. For more
details, refer to the AR-200S Owner's Manual.)
Interval playback does not go into effect, even if the playback mode is set to interval
playback with the AR-200S.
= RL Playback from the Middle of a Phrase
Function: Playback from the Middle of a Phrase
Syntax: stxRL: a, b;
a Locate Forward / Backward
0 Backward
1 Forward
b Offset Time
0H0M0S0F – 11H59M59S**F
Example) stxRL:1,0H10M59S0F;
- After specifying a phrase: Playback begins 10 minutes 59 seconds from the
beginning of the phrase of the specified number.
- While playback is paused: Playback begins from the point that is 10 minutes 59
seconds after the point where the pause was initiated.
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Note: The number of digits for **F (frame) increases according to the value of MTC
type.
The range in which the offset time can be specified is valid only within a single
phrase.
An offset time that exceeds the recording time for the phrase cannot be
specified.
(The AR-200S outputs an ER command.) You can play back a phrase from a
point offset by a specified time before or after a paused point by sending this
command while playback is paused (see the PE command).
* When “Return Specified” is issued with an offset time longer than elapsed time:
The phrase is played back from the beginning.
* When “Forward Specified” is issued with an offset time longer than the
remaining time: An ER command is output and playback is not carried out. (The
paused state remains in effect, so specify a new offset time and send an RL
command again.)
Caution: The command is not compatible with the Dual Mono Mode.
Phrases other than audio phrases cannot be specified.
The command is not compatible with audio phrases recorded in Mode 2.
>PLL Start Left Channel Playback (Dual Mono Mode)
Function: Starts playback of the left channel
Syntax: stxPLL;
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Example) stxPA:A0001,A0003,A0007,A0006,A0010;
When Dual Mono Mode is on and the above phrases are specified with the PA command,
phrases A0001, A0003, and A0007 are played back in sequence through the left
channel.
Note: Odd-numbered phrases specified with the PA command are played back in sequence
through the left channel.
If no playback phrase is specified with the PA command, phrase A0001 is assigned and
played back.(* If no phrases are available, the ER command is output.)
Compatible with mono phrases. Not compatible with stereo phrases. For more details,
refer to the AR-200S Owner's Manual.
Caution: If the AR-200S is not set to Dual Mono Mode, the ER command is output.
Interval playback does not go into effect, even if the playback mode is set to interval
playback with the AR-200S.
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>PLR Start Right Channel Playback (Dual Mono Mode)
Function: Starts playback of the right channel
Syntax: stxPLR;
Example) stxPA:A0001,A0003,A0007,A0006,A0010;
When Dual Mono Mode is on and the above phrases are specified with the PA command,
phrases A0006 and A0010 are played back in sequence through the right channel.
Note: Even-numbered phrases specified with the PA command are played back in
sequence through the right channel.
If no playback phrase is specified with the PA command, phrase A0001 is
assigned and played back. (* If no phrases are available, the ER command is
output.)
Compatible with mono phrases. Not compatible with stereo phrases. For more
details, refer to the AR-200S Owner's Manual.
Caution If the AR-200S is not set to Dual Mono Mode, the ER command is output.
Interval playback does not go into effect, even if the playback mode is set to interval
playback with the AR-200S.
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>PLB Start Playback (During Phrase Play Busy Out On) (Dual Mono Mode)
Function: Starts playback (when During Phrase Play Busy Out setting is On)
Syntax: stxPLB;
Example） stxPA:A0001,A0003 ,A0007,A0006,A00 10;
When Dual Mono Mode is on and the above phrases are specified with the PA command,
the phrases are played back in sequence. Phrases A0001, A0003, and A0007 are played
through the left channel and phrases A0006 and A0010 are played through the right
channel.
Note: Phrases specified with the PA command are split into odd- and even-numbered
phrases. The odd-numbered phrases are played back through the left channel
and the even-numbered phrases are played back through the right channel.
If no playback phrase is specified with the PA command, phrase A0001 is
assigned and played back. (* If no phrases are available, the ER command is
output.)
Compatible with mono phrases. Not compatible with stereo phrases. For more
details, refer to the AR-200S Owner's Manual.
Caution If the AR-200S is not set to Dual Mono Mode, the ER command is output.
Interval playback does not go into effect, even if the playback mode is set to interval
playback with the AR-200S.
When multiple phrases are played back in sequence, Busy Out signals are also
output during intervals between phrases.
= ST Halting Playback/Recording
Function: Halting playback/recording
Syntax: stxST;
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Recording Commands
= AE Starting Time-Stamped Recording
Function: Starting Time-stamped Recording
Syntax: stxAE: a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i;
a year ( 1998 – 2050 )
b month ( 1 – 12 )
c day ( 1 – 31 )
d hour ( 0 – 23 )
e minutes ( 0 – 59 )
f second ( 0 – 59 )
g RDAC-Grade
0 Announce
1 Long 2
2 Long 1
3 Standard
4 High
5 S-High
h RDAC-Mode
0 Linear
1 Mode 1
2 Mode 2
3 Mode 3
4 H – Linear
i Recording Type
0 Mono
1 Stereo
Example) stxAE:2006,3,1,8,59,0,0,1,0;
Add a time stamp for “2006” “March” “1” “8:59:00” and start recording with
“Announce” “Mode1” “Mono.”
Note: The time information given in the command can be stored in the recorded
phrase as a time stamp.
The AR-200S starts recording immediately when it receives an AE command.
However, When you have made the trigger recording setting, the waits for audio
input higher than the trigger level (the volume level at which recording
starts), then starts recording. (It is not necessary to send an RE command.
Levels in trigger recording settings may change depending on the immediately
preceding recording action and the card settings.）
The phrase number is automatically assigned to a free number where nothing is recorded.
Use the ST command to stop recording.
Also, the AR-200S automatically returns the total number of phrases recorded
on the card when it receives an AE command. (Refer to AE command 4 . 4 . 1 )
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= RE Start Recording
Function: Start recording
Syntax: stxRE;
Note: When using the RE command, you must first use the RM command to put the
unit in Record ready mode. To stop recording, use the ST command.
Recording starts when audio higher than the trigger level is input.
the following four types of trigger recording setteings are available.
OFF: Trigger recording is not performed.
LOW: Recording starts when audio higher than -45dB.
MID: Recording starts when audio higher than -36dB.
HIGH: Recording starts when audio higher than -27dB.
= RM Record Ready Mode
Function: Record ready mode
Syntax: stxRM: a, d , c, d, e, f, g;
a Phrase number
b RDAC-Grade
0 Announce
1 Long 2
2 Long 1
3 Standard
4 High
5 S-High
c RDAC-Mode
0 Linear
1 Mode1
2 Mode2
3 Mode3
4 H – Linear
d Recording type
0 Mono
1 Stereo
e Trigger recording
0 Off
1 Low
2 Mid
3 High
f Reserved (0)
g Reserved (0)
Example) RM: A1,3,2,1,0,0,0;
This sets as follows; phrase “A0001”, RDAC-Grade “STANDARD”, RDAC-Mode
“MODE2”, Recording type “STEREO”, Trigger recording “OFF”.
Caution: It is not possible to specify a phrase number which has already been recorded.
If you wish to re-record a phrase that is already recorded, use the PD command to
delete the phrase, and then transmit the RM command.
The AR-200S cannot respond to this command during crossfades, repeats, or
intervals.
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4.2.2 Editing Commands
= DM Enable Execution of Editing Commands
Function: Enable execution of editing commands.
Syntax: stxDM;
Note: In order for editing commands to be executed, the DM command must be used to
put the unit into Delete mode. For the communication protocol, refer to 4.1 2)
Editing commands.
Caution: When Delete mode is exited, the AR-200S will automatically output a CC command.
The AR-200S automatically escapes from the Delete mode two minutes after the
DM command is issued. To run editing commands, send a DM command again to
enter the Delete mode.
Card Editing
= CD Delete Card
Function: Delete Card
Syntax: stxDM;
stxCD: a;
a Reserved (0)
Example) CD:0;
Erase all phrases from a PC card.
= FM Format Card
Function: Format Card
Syntax: stxDM;
stxFM: a , b , c;
a Reserved (0)
b Maximum number of phrase
0 250
1 500
2 1000
c Reserved ( 0 or 1 )
Example) FM:0,1,0;
The card is formatted as follows; the maximum number of phrases “500”.
Note: The type and capacity of the card is detected automatically.
Use only cards which the AR-200S is able to use.
= LS Recorded Phrase Protect Mode
Function: Recorded phrase protect mode
Syntax: stxDM;
stxLS: a;
a Select ON/OFF
0 OFF
1 ON
> LW Recorded Phrase Protect Mode
Function: Recorded phrase protect mode
Syntax: stxDM;
stxLW: a, b;
a Reserved (0)
b Select ON/OFF
0 OFF
1 ON
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Phrase Editing
= PC Copy Phrase
Function: Copy phrase
Syntax: stxDM;
stxPC: a, b;
a Phrase number of the copy source
b Phrase number of the copy destination
Example) PC:A1,A3;
This copies the contents of phrase “A0001” to phrase “A0003”.
= PD Delete Phrase
Function: Delete phrase
Syntax: stxDM;
stxPD: a;
a Phrase number
= PI Seek and Set Playback Points at the Locations of Silent Portions
Function: Seek and set playback points at the locations of silent portions
Syntax: stxDM;
stxPI: a;
a Phrase number
Note: Only audio phrases can be specified.
4.2.3 Setting Commands
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Card Settings
= CV Card Name Settings
Function: Card name setting
Syntax: stxCV: a, b, c;
a Reserved (0)
b Card name (up to 8 characters)
c Reserved (0)
Example) stxCV:0,“ABCDEFGH”, 0;
This specifies a name of “ABCDEFGH” for the card.
Pattern Phrase Settings
< PU Pattern Phrase Settings
Function: Pattern Phrase settings
Syntax: stxPU: a, b, c, d, .... , c, d;
a Pattern Phrase number
b Pattern Phrase Playback mode
0 Sequence
1 Random
c Phrase number to be played back
d Delay Time (0S0 - 59S9)
Example) PU:A1,0,A5,5S0,A10,15S1,B151,10S0;
For phrase number “A0001”, this registers a “Sequential playback” pattern phrase
consisting of the following; phrase number “A0005”, a delay of “5 seconds”, phrase
number “A0010”, a delay of “15.1 seconds”, phrase number “B0151”, and a delay of
“10 seconds”.
Note: A maximum of 100 phrases can be specified in one line.
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Caution For the pattern phrase number, specify a phrase number where nothing is recorded.
For the playback phrase number, Audio phrases, MIDI phrases, and pattern
phrases can be specified.
> PS (Pattern phrase Set up for AR-3000/200S)
Function: Pattern Phrase settings
Syntax_1: (Sequence or Random 1)
stxPS: a, b, c, d, e, f, g, .... , d, e, f, g;
a Pattern Phrase number
b Pattern Phrase Playback mode
0 Sequence
1 Random 1
c Researved (0)
d Playback Sequence
e Phrase number to be played back
f Playback Volume (10 – 100 : 10% - 100% )
g Delay Time (0S0 - 59S9)
Syntax_2: (Random 2 or Random 3)
stxPS: a, b, c, d, e, f, g, .... , d, e, f, g;
a Pattern Phrase number
b Pattern Phrase Playback mode
2 Random 2
3 Random 3
c Interrupt phrase interval ( 1 – 25 )
d Playback Sequence( 1 – 100 : phrases , 101 – 128 : interrupt phrases )
e Phrase number to be played back
f Playback Volume ( 10 – 100 : 10% - 100% )
g Delay Time (0S0 - 59S9)
* On specification, delay time cannot be set for interrupt phrase. Please send one value of
0S0-59S9.
Note: A maximum of 128 phrases can be specified in one line.
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Caution For the pattern phrase number, specify a phrase number where nothing is recorded.
For the playback phrase number, Audio phrases, MIDI phrases, and pattern
phrases can be specified.
> SS Song Phrase Settings
Function: Song Phrase settings
Syntax: stxSS: a, b, c, .... , b, c;
a Song Phrase number
b Phrase number to be played back / STOP ( To specify the ending point )
c Start point of phrase / End point of song phrase
Note: A maximum of 100 phrases can be specified in one line.
The number of digits for **F (frame) increases according to the value of MTC
type.
Caution For the song phrase number, specify a phrase number where nothing is recorded.
For the playback phrase number, Audio phrases can be specified.
The number of digits for **F (frame) increases according to the value of MTC type.
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Phrase Settings
< SU Phrase Settings
Function: Phrase settings
Syntax: stxSU: a , “b” , c, d, e, f, g, h , i, j;
a Phrase number
b Phrase name (up to 12 characters)
c Playback Volume (10 - 100)
d Delay Time (0S0 - 59S9)
e Repeat Playback
0 OFF
1 ON
f Repeat interval (0M0S - 59M59S)
g Control Output
0 OFF
1 ON
h Offset time of control output (0M0S - 59M59S)
i Tempo (5 - 260)
j Reserved (0)
Example) SU:A001,“ABCDEFGHIJK”,100,10S5,1,5M0S,1,5M10S,120,0;
For phrase number “A001”, this sets as follows; Phrase name “ABCDEFGHIJK”,
Playback Volume “100%”, Delay Time “10.5 seconds”, Repeat Playback “ON”, Repeat
interval “5 minutes”,
Control Output “ON”, Offset time of control output “5min10sec”, and Tempo “120”.
Note: Be sure to specify an already recorded phrase as the phrase number.
> PN Phrase Name Settings
Function: Phrase Name settings
Syntaxs stxPN: a, “b”;
a Phrase number
b Phrase name (up to 12 characters)
> PR Phrase Repeat Settings
Function: Phrase Repeat settings
Syntax: stxPR: a, b, c, d;
a Phrase number
b Repeat
0 OFF
1 ON
c The number of repetitons
0 ENDLESS
1 1
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99 99
d Repeat interval (0M0S - 59M59S)
> PO Control Out Settings
Function: Control Out settings
Syntax: stxPO: a, b, c;
a Phrase number
b Control Out
0 OFF
1 ON
c Offset Time (0M0S - 59M59S)
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> PP Playback Point Settings
Function: Playback Point settings
Syntax: stxPP: a, b, c;
a Phrase number
b Start (0H0M0S0F0S - 23H59M59S**F9S)
c End (0H0M0S0F0S - 23H59M59S**F9S)
Note: The number of digits for **F (frame) increases according to the value of MTC
type.
Caution The AR-200S cannot respond to this command during crossfades, repeats, or
intervals.
> LP Loop Play Settings
Function: Loop Play settings
Syntax: stxLP: a, b, c, d, e;
a Phrase number
b Loop Play
0 OFF
1 ON
c The number of loops
0 ENDLESS
1 1
| |
99 99
d Loop 1 position (0H0M0S0F0S - 23H59M59S**F9S)
e Loop 2 position (0H0M0S0F0S - 23H59M59S**F9S)
Note: The number of digits for **F (frame) increases according to the value of MTC
type.
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Caution The command is not compatible with pattern phrases and song phrases.
The command is not compatible with audio phrases recorded in Mode 2.
> PY Delay Time Settings
Function: Delay Time settings
Syntax: stxPY: a, b;
a Phrase number
b Delay Time (0S0F - 59S**F)
Note: The number of digits for **F (frame) increases according to the value of MTC
type.
> VM Play Volume Settings
Function: play Volume settings
Syntax: stxVM: a, b;
a Phrase number
b Play Volume %(10 - 100)
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> FD Fade In and Fade Out Settings
Function: Fade In and Fade Out settings
Syntax: stxFD: a, b, c, d, e;
a Phrase number
b Fade In Type
0 OFF
1 Time 1
2 Time 2
3 Time 3
4 ( 0S1 - 59S9 )
c Fade In Time ( 0S1 - 59S9 )
* This parameter is ignored when fade out type is 0 to 3. Please send one value
of 0S1-59S9.
d Fade Out Type
0 OFF
1 Time 1
2 Time 2
3 Time 3
4 ( 0S1 - 59S9 )
e Fade Out Time ( 0S1 - 59S9 )
* This parameter is ignored when fade out type is 0 to 3. Please send one value
of 0S1-59S9.
Caution The command is not compatible with pattern phrases and song phrases.
> TT Time Stamp Settings
Function: Time Stamp settings
Syntax: stxTT: a, b, c, d, e, f, g;
a Phrase number
b year( 1998 - 2050 )
c month( 1 - 12 )
d day( 1 - 31 )
e hour( 0 - 23 )
f minute( 0 - 59 )
g second( 0 - 59 )
System Settings
= BR Communication Speed Settings
Function: Communication speed setting
Syntax: stxBR: a, b;
a Reserved (0)
b Baud rate
0 (4800)
1 (9600)
2 (19200)
3 (38400)
Note: Even if you use this command to specify the communication speed of the card,
that of the AR-200S will not be changed. It can be changed by turning on again
or by setting
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= CE Program(Count) Playback Settings
Function: Program (Count) Playback setting
Syntax: stxCE: a, b, c, c, .... , c;
a Reserved (0)
b Program Playback pattern( 1 - 5 )
c Phrase number to be played back (up to 100 phrases)
Example) CE:0,1,A1,A2,A3,A4,A5;
This registers A0001,A0002,A0003,A0004,and A0005 into the Program Playback
pattern 1.
= DP Direct Playback Settings
Function: Direct Playback setting
Syntax: stxDP:a, b, c, .... , j;
a Reserved (0)
b - j Phrase number which you wish to assign to control input pin
b (CH1)
c (CH2)
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j (CH9)
Example) DP:0,A1,_, A3,A4,_, A9;
The setting will be written to Card, and the phrases will be assigned to the control
input pin as follows; A0001 to CH1,...,A0003 to CH3, A0004 to CH4,..., and A0009 to
CH9.
Note: For unused direct channels, specify “----”.
If you specify “PLAY” instead of a phrase, you can playback directly the phrase
shown in the display by the control input pin.
> DL Direct Playback Settings
Function: Direct Playback setting
Syntax: stxDL: a, b, c, .... , j, k;
a Reserved (0)
b - j Phrase number which you wish to assign to control input pin
b (CH1)
c (CH2)
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j (CH9)
k Direct Playback Method
0 Normal playback
1 First-In playback
2 Last-In playback
3 Sequence playback
Example) DL:0,A1,_,A3,A4,..,A9,0;
The setting will be written to Card, and the phrases will be assigned to the control
input pin as follows; A0001 to CH1,...,A0003 to CH3, A0004 to CH4,..., A0009 to CH9,
Direct Playback “Normal playback”.
Note: For unused direct channels, specify “----”.
If you specify “PLAY” instead of a phrase, you can playback directly the phrase
shown in the display by the control input pin.
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Caution Direct Playback Settings data will not be written to card.
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< SM System Settings
Function: System settings
Syntax: stxSM: a, b, c, d, e, f;
a Reserved (0)
b Line Input select
0 Mute : Line Thru ON , Volume 0%
1 Mix : Line Thru ON , Volume 100%
2 OFF : Line Thru OFF
c Channel Playback (Dual Mono mode)
0 OFF
1 ON
d Control Input select
0 Normal playback : for Direct Playback
1 Last-In playback : for Direct Playback
2 Sequence playback : for Direct Playback
3 Program(Count) playback
4 Binary playback
e Binary Playback Input Trigger
0 Level: Level On , Edge Off
1 Edge: Level Off , Edge On
f Busy Output
0 All On: Delay Time On , Phrase Playback On , Repeat Interval On
1 Delay On: Delay Time On , Phrase Playback On , Repeat Interval Off
2 Repeat On: Delay Time Off , Phrase Playback On , Repeat Interval On
3 All Off: Delay Time Off , Phrase Playback On , Repeat Interval Off
Example) stxSM:0,0,0,0,1,0;
System settings will be made for Line Input select “MUTE”, Channel Playback
“OFF”, Control Input select “Normal playback”, Binary Playback Input Trigger
Mode “Edge”, and Busy Output “All On.”
Note: Use LS to protect a recorded phrase.
Caution System data will not be written to card
> CI Control Input Mode Settings
Function: Control Input Mode setting
Syntax: stxCI: a, b, c, .... , q;
a Reserved (0)
b Control Input Mode
0 Direct Play
1 Program(Count Play)
2 Binary Play
3 Binary REC
c Direct Playback Method
0 Normal
1 First In
2 Last In
3 Sequence
Caution Control Input Mode data will not be written to card.
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d Binary Playback Trigger Settings
Level
0 Off
1 On
e Binary Playback Trigger Settings
Edge
0 Off
1 On
f The Method used for specifying the
phrase ( Binary Recording )
0 Binary 1
1 Binary 2
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> DN Dual Mono Mode Settings
Function: Dual Mono Mode setting
Syntax: stxDN: a, b;
a Reserved (0)
b Dual Mono Mode
0 Off
1 On
> LT Line Out(Thru) Settings
Function: Line Out(Thru) setting
Syntax: stxLT: a, b, c, d, e;
a Reserved (0)
b Line Thru
0 Off
1 On
c Thru Volume % ( 0 - 100)
d Fade Out ( 0S5 - 59S9)
e Fade In ( 0S5 - 59S9)
> EQ Equalizer Settings
Function: Equalizer setting
Syntax: stxEQ: a, b, c, d, e, f, g;
a Reserved (0)
b Equaizer
0 Off
1 On
c Equalizer Low Gain dB
( -12 - +12 )
d Equalizer Low Frequency
0 200Hz
1 400Hz
e Equalizer High Gain dB ( -12 - +12 )
f Equalizer High Frequency
0 3kHz
1 6kHz
g Equalizer Attenation dB( -12 - 0 )
> BO Busy Out Settings
Function: Busy Out setting
Syntax: stxBO: a, b, c, d;
a Reserved (0)
b During Delay Time
0 Off
1 On
c During Phrase Play
0 Off
1 On
d During Repeat Int
0 Off
1 On
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4.2.4 Request Commands
< 2Q Pattern Phrase Setting Contents Request
Function: Pattern Phrase setting contents request
Syntax: stx2Q: a;
a Pattern Phrase number
Note: This is a request for when the phrase type is pattern phrase.
(* refer to PU command)
> 3Q Pattern Phrase Setting Contents Request
Function: Pattern Phrase setting contents request
Syntax: stx3Q: a;
a Pattern Phrase number
Note: This is a request for when the phrase type is pattern phrase.
(* refer to PS command)
> GQ Song Phrase Setting Contents Request
Function: Song Phrase setting contents request
Syntax: stxGQ: a;
a Song Phrase number
Note: This is a request for when the phrase type is song phrase.
(* refer to SS command)
= AC Activity Sensing (Verify AR-200S Unit Activity)
Function: Activity sensing (Verify AR-200S unit activity)
Syntax: stxAC;
Note: Normally, an ACK command will be output from the AR-200S by using this
command.
During recording , playback or playpause, the Phrase number will be output.
= AQ Reset the Phrase Output Counter
Function: Reset the Phrase Output Counter
Syntax: stxAQ: a;
a Reserved (0)
Note: This sets the Phrase Output Counter to the lowest-numbered phrase of the
phrases registered in the card. Use this command before you wish to output the
settings of all phrases by using the PQ command, for example when you confirm
the initial settings.
= CQ Card Setting Contents Request
Function: Card setting contents request
Syntax: stxCQ: a;
a Reserved (0)
Note: refer to CS command
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= DQ Direct Playback Setting Contents Request
Function: Direct Playback setting contents request
Syntax: stxDQ: a;
a Reserved (0)
Note: refer to DP command
= MQ Card Remaining Capacity Request
Function: Card remaining capacity request
Syntax: stxMQ;
Note: refer to CR command
< PQ Phrase Setting Contents Request
Function1: Phrase setting contents request
Syntax: stxPQ: a;
a Phrase number
Note: The phrase settings for the specified phrase number will be output.
The value of the Phrase Output Counter (described below) will not change.
(---> refer to the SU command)
Function2: If the phrase number is not specified as a parameter, the AR-200S will output the
phrase settings for automatically incremented phrase number by the Phrase Output
Counter.
Syntax: stxPQ:;
Note: The incremented value will skip phrase numbers which are not recorded yet, and
will be up to the next recorded phrase number. If the PQ command is used to
request output even after the setting information of the last phrase has been
output, the AR-200S will output “stx ER:101;”.
In the case of a Pattern Phrase, you must use the separately described 3Q
command to request output of the settings. (---> refer to 3Q command)
* About the Phrase Output Counter
The AR-200S contains the Phrase Output Counter. The maximum value of this
counter is the maximum phrase number of each card. The counter is reset (i.e.,
to the lowest phrase number) by the AQ command. So you can request each
phrase settings of all phrases in the card by sequentially using the PQ
command’s function 2 after resetting the counter.
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> QQ Phrase Setting Contents Request
Function1: Phrase setting contents request
Syntax: stxQQ: a;
a Phrase number
Note: The phrase settings for the specified phrase number will be output.
The value of the Phrase Output Counter (described below) will not change.
(* refer to the RU command)
Function2: If the phrase number is not specified as a parameter, the AR-200S will output the
phrase settings for automatically incremented phrase number by the Phrase Output
Counter.
Syntax: stxQQ:;
Note: The incremented value will skip phrase numbers which are not recorded yet, and
will be up to the next recorded phrase number. If the PQ command is used to
request output even after the setting information of the last phrase has been
output, the AR-200S will output “stx ER:101;”.
In the case of a Pattern Phrase, you must use the separately described 3Q
command to request output of the settings. (* refer to 3Q command)
* About the Phrase Output Counter
The AR-200S contains the Phrase Output Counter. The maximum value of this
counter is the maximum phrase number of each card. The counter is reset (i.e.,
to the lowest phrase number) by the AQ command. So you can request each
phrase settings of all phrases in the card by sequentially using the QQ
command’s function 2 after resetting the counter.
< SQ System Setting Contents Request
Function: System setting contents request
Syntax: stxSQ: a;
a Reserved (0)
Note: refer to SM command
> YQ System Setting Contents Request
Function: System setting contents request
Syntax: stxYQ: a;
a Reserved (0)
Note: refer to SY command
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= TQ Time Stamp Request
Function1: Time Stamp request
Syntax: stxTQ: a;
a Phrase number
Note: Output the recording start time information for the specified phrase. (Refer to
4.4.1 TI Command.) The AR-200S outputs an ER command for phrases in which
time information is not recorded.
Function2: Time Stamp request
If the phrase number is not specified as a parameter, the AR-200S will output the
Time Stamp information for automatically incremented phrase number by the
Phrase Output Counter.
Syntax: stxTQ:;
Note: The incremented value will skip phrase numbers which are not recorded yet, and
will be up to the next recorded phrase number. If the TQ command is used to
request output even after the setting information of the last phrase has been
output, the AR-200S will output “stx ER:101;”.
= UQ Program (Count) Playback Setting Contents Request
Function: Program (Count) Playback setting contents request
Syntax: stxUQ: a, b;
a Reserved (0)
b Program Playback patterns(1 - 5)
Note: refer to CE command
= VR Version Request
Function: Version request
Syntax: stxVR;
Note: The AR-200S will output the “model name” and “version”.
(* refer to the 4.4.1 VR command for the AR-200S)
4.2.5 Reply Commands
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= ACK Response to Normal Reception of a Command
Function: Response to normal reception of a command
Syntax: ACK (06H)
= ER Reply to the AR-200S When an Error Has Occurred
Function: Reply to the AR-200S when an error has occurred
Syntax: stxER: a;
a Error number
0 Send this command to the AR-200S when the output of the AR-200S could not
be read (In the case of a request command, the AR-200S will re-transmit
the Setting output command.)
1 Send this command when the output of the AR-200S for confirmation is
incorrect in Delete mode. Then the command you transmitted will be canceled,
and the AR-200S will automatically exit Delete mode.
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= Xon (11H)/Xoff (13H) Allow or Disable Transmission. Used for Handshaking
Function: Allow or disable transmission. Used for handshaking.
Syntax: Xon is 11H only (transmission permitted)
Xoff is 13H only (transmission disabled)
4.3 Commands Sent from the AR-200S to the External Device (Computer)
The following two types of commands are sent from the AR-200S to an external device. In this
explanation, “external device” refers to the computer. “AR” refers to the AR-200S.
1) Setting output commands
These commands output the current setting status of the AR-200S. They are output in response
to a request command from the external device.
2) Reply commands
Reply commands are necessary for communication control, such as acknowledgment that a
command was correctly received, etc.
4.4 Details of Commands Sent from the AR-200S to the External Device (Computer)
4.4.1 Setting Output Commands
= CS Card Setting Output
Function: Card setting output
Syntax: stxCS: a,“b”, c, d, e, f, g;
a Reserved (0)
b Card name (8 characters)
c Reserved
d Reserved
e Maximum number of phrase
0 (250)
1 (500)
2 (1000)
f Card ID (Created automatically)
g Reserved
Note: refer to CQ command
Phrase Settings
< PU Pattern Phrase Setting Output
Function: Pattern Phrase setting output
Syntax: stxPU: a, b, c, d, .... , c, d;
a Pattern Phrase number
b Pattern Phrase Playback mode
0 (Sequence)
1 (Random)
c Phrase number to be played back(A1-A1000,B1-B1000)
d Delay Time (00S0 - 59S9)
Note: refer to 2Q command
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> PS Pattern Phrase Setting Output
Function: Pattern Phrase setting output
Syntax: stxPS: a, b, c, d, e, f, g, .... , d, e, f, g;
a Pattern Phrase number
b Pattern Phrase Playback mode
0 (Sequence)
1 (Random 1)
2 (Random 2)
3 (Random 3)
c Interrupt phrase interval
( Sequence , Random 1 : 0 / Random 2 , Random 3 : 1-25 )
d Playback Sequence
e Phrase number to be played back(A1-A1000,B1-B1000)
f Playback Volume(10 - 100 : 10% - 100%)
g Delay Time(0S0 - 59S9)
Note: refer to 3Q command
> SS Song Phrase Setting Output
Function: Song Phrase setting output
Syntax: stxSS: a, b, c, b, c, .... , b, c;
stxSS: a, b, c, b, c, .... , STOP, c;
a Song Phrase number
b Phrase number to be played back / STOP ( To specify the ending point )
c Start point of phrase / End point of song phrase
(0H00M00S00F - 23H59M59S**F)
Note: refer to GQ command
The number of digits for **F (frame) increases according to the value of MTC
type.
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< SU Phrase Setting Output
Function: Phrase setting output
Syntax: stxSU: a, “b”, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o;
a Phrase number
b Phrase name (up to 12 characters)
c Phrase type
0 Phrase
1 Pattern Phrase
2 MIDI Phrase
3 Song Phrase
d RDAC-Grade
0 Announce
1 Long 2
2 Long 1
3 Standard
4 High
5 S-High
e RDAC-Mode
0 Linear
1 Mode 1
2 Mode 2
3 Mode 3
4 H-Linear
f Recording Type
0 Mono
1 Stereo
g Playback Volume (10 - 100)
h Delay Time (0S0 - 59S9)
i Repeat Playback
0 OFF
1 ON
j Repeat interval (0M0S - 59M59S)
k Control Output
0 OFF
1 ON
l Offset time of control output (0M0S - 59M59S)
m Tempo (5 - 260)
n reserved (Only '0',zero)
o Phrase size (unit: byte)
Note: refer to PQ command
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> RU Phrase Setting Output
Function: Phrase setting output
Syntax: stxRU: a, ”b”, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u, v, w, x, y;
a Phrase number
b Phrase name
(up to 12 characters)
c Phrase type
0 Phrase
1 Pattern Phrase
2 MIDI Phrase
3 Song Phrase
d RDAC-Grade
0 Announce
1 Long 2
2 Long 1
3 Standard
4 High
5 S-High
e RDAC-Mode
0 Linear
1 Mode 1
2 Mode 2
3 Mode 3
f Recording Type
0 Mono
1 Stereo
g Playback Volume (10 - 100)
h Delay Time (0S0 - 59S9)
i Repeat Playback
0 OFF
1 ON
j Repeat Count
0 ENDLESS
1 1
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99 99
k Repeat interval
(0M0S - 59M59S)
l Control Output
0 (OFF)
1 (ON)
Note: refer to QQ command
The number of digits for **F (frame) increases according to the value of MTC
type.
4 H-Linear
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m Offset time of control output (0M0S -
59M59S)
n Fade In Type
0 OFF
1 Time 1
2 Time 2
3 Time 3
4 ( 0S1 - 59S9 )
o Fade In Time ( 0S1 - 59S9 )
p Fade Out Type
0 OFF
1 Time 1
2 Time 2
3 Time 3
4 ( 0S1 - 59S9 )
q Fade Out Time ( 0S1 - 59S9 )
r Start
(0H0M0S0F0S - 23H59M59S**F9S)
s End
(0H0M0S0F0S - 23H59M59S**F9S)
t Loop Play
0 (OFF)
1 (ON)
u The number of loops
0 ENDLESS
1 1
| |
99 99
- Loop play Off
v Loop 1 position
(0H0M0S0F0S - 23H59M59S**F9S)
w Loop 2 position
(0H0M0S0F0S - 23H59M59S**F9S)
x Tempo (5 - 260)
y Phrase size (unit: byte)
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System Settings
= AC Active Sensing Reply
Function: Active sensing reply
Syntax: stxAC: a, b;
a Status of AR-200S
0 During playback
1 During recording
2 During recording pause
3 During playback pause
b Phrase number
Note: During Dual Mono Mode, this is output twice.
refer to the 4.2.4 AC command
= CE Program (Count) Playback Setting Output
Function: Program (Count) Playback setting output
Syntax: stxCE: a, b, c, c, .... , c;
a Reserved (0)
b Program Playback patterns ( 1 - 5 )
c Phrase number to be played back (up to 100 phrases)
Note: refer to UQ command
= CR Card Remaining Capacity Output
Function: Card remaining capacity output
Syntax: stxCR: a, b;
a Remaining capacity of card A
b Remaining capacity of card B
Note: unit: byte. refer to MQ command
If the card is in AR-2000 format, AR output '0' for remaining capacity.
= DP Direct Playback Setting Output
Function: Direct Playback setting output
Syntax: stxDP: a, b, c, .... , j;
a Reserved (0)
b - j Phrase number which you assigned to control input pin
b CH1
c CH2
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j CH9
Note: For unused direct channels, “----” is output. “PLAY” will be output for the direct
channel which plays back the phrase shown in the display.
(--> refer to DQ command)
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< SM System Setting Output
Function: System setting output
Syntax: stxSM: a, b, c, d, e, f;
a Reserved (0)
b Line Input select
0 Mute
1 Mix
2 OFF
c Channel Playback (Dual Mono Mode)
0 OFF
1 ON
d Control Input select
0 Normal playback
1 Last-In playback
2 Sequence playback
3 Program playback
4 Binary playback
e Binary Playback Input Trigger
0 Level
1 Edge
f Busy Output
0 All On
1 Delay On
2 Repeat On
3 All Off
Note: refer to SQ command
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> SY System Setting Output
Function: System setting output
Syntax: stxSY: a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u, v, w, x;
a Reserved (0)
b Control Input select
0 Direct playback
1 Program playback
2 Binary playback
3 Binary REC
4 Interval playback
c Direct playback
0 Normal playback
1 First-In playback
2 Last-In playback
3 Sequence playback
d Binary Playback Trigger
0 Off
1 On
e Binary Playback Trigger
0 Off
1 On
f The Method used for specifying
0 Binary 1
1 Binary 2
g Reserved (0)
h Dual Mono Mode
0 OFF
1 ON
i Line Thru
0 Off
1 On
Note: refer to YQ command
= TI Time Stamp Settings
Function: Time Stamp settings
Syntax: stxTI: a, b, c, d, e, f, g;
a Phrase number
b year( 1998 - 2050 )
c month( 1 - 12 )
d day( 1 - 31 )
e hour( 0 - 23 )
f minute( 0 - 59 )
g second( 0 - 59 )
Note: refer to TQ command
Settings Level
Settings-Edge
the phrase (Binary Recording)
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j Line Thru Volume % ( 0 - 100 )
k Line Thru Fade Out ( 0S5 - 59S9 )
l Line Thru Fade In ( 0S5 - 59S9 )
m Equaizer
0 Off
1 On
n Equalizer Low Gain dB ( -12 - +12 )
o Equalizer Low Frequency
0 200Hz
1 400Hz
p Equalizer High Gain dB ( -12 - +12 )
q Equalizer High Frequency
0 3kHz
1 6kHz
r Equalizer Attenation dB( -12 - 0 )
s Reserved (0)
t Busy Out - During Delay Time
0 Off
1 On
u Busy Out - During Phrase Play
0 Off
1 On
v Busy Out - During Repeat Int
0 Off
1 On
w Reserved (0)
x Reserved (00M30S)
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= VR Version Output
Function: Version output
Syntax: stxVR:”a”, ”b”, c;
a Model name
b Version
c Reserved (fixed at two space characters)
4.4.2 Commands Transmitted From the AR-200 Automatically
= %% Card Operation Progress Status Output
Function: Card operation progress status output
When a card operation is performed, this tells what percent has been completed.
Syntax: stx%%: a;
a Percent ( 0 - 100 )
Note: ACK output will terminate this.
This is transmitted automatically in response to the following commands.
CD: Delete Card
FM: Format Card
PC: Copy Phrase
= AE Output the Total Number of Phrases Recorded on the Card
Function: Output the total number of phrases recorded on the card
Syntax: stxAE: a;
a the total number of phrases recorded on the card
Note: This is output when AR receives an AE command.
“S” will be specified ahead of the total number.
PD: Delete Phrase
PI: Seek and Set Playback Points at the
Locations of Silent Portions
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= CC Card Insertion Status Output
Function: Card insertion status output
Syntax: stxCC: a, b;
a Status of card slot
0 Not inserted
1 Inserted
b Reserved (0)
A
Note: This is transmitted automatically when a card is inserted or removed. This also
occurs automatically for verification after the Delete mode has been exited.
= PE Output the Elapsed Time from the Start of the Phrase
Function: Output the elapsed time from the start of the phrase
Syntax: stxPE: a;
a (**H**M**S**F*S)
Note: When operation is paused with the PE command, the AR-200S outputs the
elapsed time from the start of the phrase to the point where paused.
The number of digits for **F (frame) increases according to the value of MTC
type
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> ST Output at Finish of Playback
Function: Output at Finish of Playback
Syntax: stxST: a;
a The number showing the channel which playback finished.
0 When Dual Mono mode is OFF
1 L Channel when Dual Mono mode is ON
2 R Channel when Dual Mono mode is ON
Note: Output when playback of phrases is finished and the AR is not playing any
phrase.
4.4.3 Reply Commands
= ACK Acknowledge Normal Status, Indicate Normal Reception of a Command
Function: Acknowledge normal status, indicate normal reception of a command
Syntax: ACK (06H)
= ER Replies When an Error Has Occurred
Function: Replies when an error has occurred.
Syntax: stxER: a;
a Error number
0 Syntax error
This error occurs when correct reception was not possible, such as when the
syntax of the command was incorrect or inappropriate.
1 The specified phrase does not exist, or the phrase number is incorrect. This
error will also be output if a phrase number is specified for a card which is not
inserted.
2 Busy error.
The AR-200S is currently recording, playing back or record-ready. When the
AR-200S is recording, playing back or record-ready, it will process only the
following commands.
Control commands Request commands
During Recording PA , ST AC
During Play PA , ST , PE AC
During Play Pause PA , ST , PE , RL AC
During
Recording-ready
RE, ST AC
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3 An editing command was received when the AR-200S was not in Delete mode.
4 This error occurs if a setting/delete/record command is transmitted while the
write protect switch of the card is ON.
5 This error occurs when the total number of phrases specified by the PA, PU, or
CE commands exceeds the maximum value (100), or when the specified
parameter value is outside of the limit of the maximum value.
6 This error occurs when the characters being set for a phrase name or card
name exceed the maximum value.
7 This error occurs when characters other than numerals (0 - 9) are used to
specify an integer.
8 This error occurs when you attempt to specify a previously recorded phrase as
a pattern phrase.
9 This error occurs when you attempt to record or copy a phrase on an already
recorded phrase.
10 There is no remaining card capacity.
20 The command could not be executed for some other reason.
21 Unsupported card or Incorrect format. Please change cards or format card.
100 The AR-200S received a “2Q” or “3Q” command even though the specified
phrase was not a pattern phrase.
101 A “PQ” ,”QQ” or “TQ” command is used to request output even after the
setting information of the last phrase has been output.
202 There is no time information for the specified phrase.
300 The command is not compatible with the Dual Mono mode.
301 Specify a time parameter within the phrase recording time.
302 Phrases other than audio phrases cannot be specified.
304 Phrases other than audio phrases, MIDI phrases, and pattern phrases cannot
be specified.
305 There is no blank phrase.
306 In the Delete mode, only editing commands are processed.
307 Before sending an RL command, first specify a phrase with the PA command.
309 The settings cannot be output, because it is expanded function in AR-200S.
Please use the request command corresponding to AR-200S.
310 To execute the edit operation, transmit “ACK”. To cancel the delete operation,
Transmit “stxER:1”.
311 The AR-200S received a “GQ” command even though the specified phrase was
not a song phrase.
313 The command does not correspond to the selected phrase.
314 The AR-200S received a “PS” command even though the interrupt phrases for
ramdom 2 or 3 are not specified.
315 A card in AR-2000 format was inserted in either slot A or B (or both).
Or the syntax of the command was incorrect or inappropriate.
320 The AR-200S gets hot. Ventilate well to avoid overheating, and keep the unit
cool.
Note: When these commands occur, commands from the external device will be
ignored.
= Xon (11H) / Xoff (13H) Allow or Disable Transmission. Used for Handshaking
Function: Allow or disable transmission. Used for handshaking.
Syntax: Xon is 11H only (transmission permitted)
Xoff is 13H only (transmission disabled)
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Section5 Appendix
5.1 AR-200S Commands List
5.1.1 AR-2000 Compatible Commands List
# Commands transmitted from the external device (computer) to the AR-200S
# Control Commands
Playback Commands
PA PhrAse Specifying the playback phrase type2
PE PausE Pauses playback / Restart type1
PL PLay Starts playback type1
RL Relative time pLay Playback from the middle of a phrase type2
PLL PLay L ch Starts left CH playback type1
PLR PLay R ch Starts right CH playback type1
PLB PLay Busy on Starts playback (During Phrase Play Busy Out On) type1
ST STop Halting playback/recording type1
Recording Commands
AE Auto inc rEc start Starting time-stamped recording type2
RE REc start Start recording type1
RM Rec Mode Record pause type2
# Editing Commands
DM Delete Mode Enable execution of editing commands type1
Card Editing
CD Card Delete Delete card type2
FM ForMat Format card type2
LS phrase Lock Switch Recorded phrase protect mode type2
Phrase Editing
PC Phrase Copy Copy phrase type2
PD Phrase Delete Delete phrase type2
PI Phrase sIlencer Delete silence (Truncate) type2
# Setting Commands
Card Settings
CV Card Volume label Card name setting type2
Phrase Settings
SU phrase Set Up Phrase settings type2
PU Pattern phrase set Up Pattern phrase settings type2
System Settings
BR Baud Rate Communication speed setting type2
CE Count play sEt up Program(Count) Playback setting type2
DP Direct Play Direct playback setting type2
SM SysteM System settings type2
# Request Commands
2Q pattern phrase reQuest Pattern phrase setting contents request type2
AC ACtive Activity sensing(Verify AR-200S unit activity) type1
AQ All reQuest Reset the phrase output counter type2
CQ Card reQuest Card setting contents request type2
DQ Direct playback reQuest Direct playback setting contents request type2
MQ Memory reQuest Card remaining capacity request type1
PQ Phrase reQuest Phrase setting contents request type2
SQ System reQuest System setting contents request type2
TQ Time stamp reQuest Time stamp request type2
UQ coUnt playback reQuest Program(Count) playback setting contents request type2
VR VeRsion Version request type1
# Reply Commands
ACK(06H) Response to normal reception of a command type0
ER ERror Reply to the AR-200S when an error has occurred type2
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Xon(11H)/Xoff(13H) Allow or disable transmission type0
# Commands sent from the AR-200S to the external device
# Setting Output Commands
CS Card Set Card setting output type2
Phrase Settings
PU Pattern phrase set Up Pattern phrase setting output type2
SU phrase Set Up Phrase setting output type2
System Settings
AC ACtive Active sensing reply type2
CE Count playback sEt up Program(Count) playback setting output type2
CR Card Remain Card remaining capacity output type2
DP Direct Play Direct playback setting output type2
SM SysteM System setting output type2
TI Time stamp Info. Time stamp setting output type2
VR VeRsion version output type2
# Commands Transmitted From the AR-200S Automatically
%% %? Card operation progress status output type2
AE Auto inc rEc start Output the total number of phrases type2
CC Card Condition Card insertion status output type2
PE PausE Output the elapsed time type2
# Reply Commands
ACK(06H) Acknowledge normal status, indicate normal
reception of a command type0
ER Error Replies when an error has occurred type2
Xon(11H)/Xoff(13H) Allow or disable transmission type0
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5.1.2 AR-3000/200S Commands (Commands Newly Added with the AR-3000/200S) List
# Commands transmitted from the external device (computer) to the AR-200S
# Editing Commands
Card Editing
LW Lock sWitch Recorded phrase protect mode type2
# Setting Commands
Phrase Settings
PS Pattern phrase Set up Pattern phrase settings type2
SS Song phrase Set up Song phrase settings type2
PN Phrase Name set up Phrase name settings type2
PR Phrase Repeat set up Phrase repeat settings type2
PO Phrase control Out set up Phrase control out settings type2
PP phrase Play Point set up Phrase play point settings type2
LP phrase LooP set up Phrase loop settings type2
PY Phrase delaY set up Phrase delay settings type2
VM phrase VoluMe set up Phrase volume settings type2
FD phrase FaDe set up Phrase fade settings type2
TT Time sTamp set up Phrase settings type2
System Settings
DL Direct pLay Direct play setting type2
CI Control In set up Control in setting type2
DN Dual moNo mode set up Dual mono mode settings type2
LT Line Thru set up Line thru setting type2
EQ EQualizer set up Equalizer setting type2
BO Busy Out set up Busy out setting type2
# Request Commands
3Q pattern phrase reQuest Pattern phrase setting contents request type2
GQ sonG phrase reQuest Song phrase setting contents request type2
QQ phrase reQuest Phrase setting contents request type2
YQ sYstem reQuest System setting contents request type2
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# Commands sent from the AR-200S to the external device
# Setting Output Commands
Phrase Settings
PS Pattern phrase Set up Pattern phrase setting output type2
SS Song phrase Set up Song phrase setting output type2
RU phRase set Up Phrase setting output type2
# System Settings
SY SYstem System setting output type2
# Commands Transmitted From the AR-200S Automatically
ST STop Output at Finish of Playback type2
Caution1:
STX(02H) is attached to top of the command, and some commands has parameters with it.
In this commands list, STX(02H) and parameter are omitted.
Caution2:
Type0: Those consisting only of a control code.
Type1: Commands with no parameters.
Type2: Commands with parameters
5.2 Characters That Can Be Used in Phrase Names and Card Names
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Blank locations in this table cannot be used. However, 20H is used as a space character.
L o w e r 4 B i t
0 1 2 3456789ABCDEF
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1
H2
g4
h5
e6
r7
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! # $ % & ( ) -
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0 1 2 3456789
@ A B CDEFGHIJKLMNO
P Q R STUVWXYZ[ ]^_
8
A
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ﾀ ﾁ ﾂ ﾃﾄﾅﾆﾇﾈﾉﾊﾋﾌﾍﾎﾏ
ﾐ ﾑ ﾒ ﾓﾔﾕﾖﾗﾘﾙﾚﾛﾜﾝﾞﾟ
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5.3 Sample Algorithms
The following are some examples of processing algorithms.
5.3.1 Playing Back a Phrase
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*1 Refer to the error number to determine the cause. Is the command format incorrect?
*2 “ACK” will be output if the AR-200S correctly recognizes the command.
Note:
- You can check the operating status by transmitting the “ AC “ command.
- You can stop playback by transmitting the “ ST “ command.
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5.3.2 Recording ( Nomal Recording )
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*1 Setting such as RDAC-Grade and RDAC-Mode are made by “ RM “ command parameters.
Note:
- You can check the operating status by transmitting the “ AC “ command.
- You can stop recording by transmitting the “ ST “ command.
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5.3.3 Recording ( Time-Stamped Recording)
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*1 Setting such as RDAC-Grade and RDAC-Mode are made by “ AE “ command parameters.
Note:
- You can check the operating status by transmitting the “ AC “ command.
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5.3.4 Verifying the Parameters (Data Settings) of All Phrases Starting with the Lowest-Numbered Phrase
*1 What is the Phrase Output Counter?
The AR-200S has an internal counter for phrase output. When a phrase is output, the phrase
that corresponds to the AR-200S's counter will be output. The maximum value will be the
highest phrase number of each card. This will be reset by the AQ command (to the lowest
phrase number).
*2 What is PQ Command Function 2?
If the phrase number is not specified by a parameter, the AR-200S will automatically increment
the phrase output counter, and will output the corresponding phrase. The incremented value
will skip phrase numbers which are not recorded yet, and will be up to the next recorded phrase
number. If the PQ command is received to request output after the last phrase has been output,
the AR-200S will output an ER command (Error number 101).
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5.3.5 Deleting a Phrase
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*1 The AR-200S will return the same “ PD “ command for confirmation.
*2 By transmitting “stxER:1:” you can exit Delete mode.
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