60 Pelco Manual C672M (2/01)

WHEN CONTROLLING MULTIPLE VCRS

Set VCR ADDRESS for each VCR in the RS-232C menu to different addresses (from
VCR01 to VCR255, except NONE) when controlling two or more VCRs via the PC.
When you want to control a specific VCR, enter its address (for example, VCR01) and
a comma before entering the command code.
When you want to control all connected VCRs, enter ALL and a comma before
entering the command code.
Command: Commands sent to the VCR.
Format :
VCR ADDRESS
or ALL Command
Codes Parameter
1
,
Parameter
2
,••••• ,
Parameter
nDelimiter
#1
Status : Response codes from the VCR to outside.
Format :
VCR ADDRESS Command
Codes Parameter
1
,
Parameter
2
,••••• ,
Parameter
nDelimiter
#2
00413

Figure 34. Commands When Controlling Multiple VCRs

When you set DELIMITER<RECEIVE> to CR, input the carriage return code (0DH).
When you set DELIMITER<RECEIVE> to CR•LF, input the carriage return code (0DH)
and line feed code (0AH).
When you set DELIMITER<SEND> to CR, the carriage return code (0DH) will be input.
When you set DELIMITER<SEND> to CR•LF, the carriage return code (0DH) and line
feed code (0AH) will be input.

Example 1

Fast forward the tape in the VCR identified as VCR02 (when DELIMITER<SEND> and
DELIMITER<RECEIVE> on the RS-232C menu are set to CR).
Sending Commands Status or Error Code from Meaning
from the PC, etc. the VCR to PC, etc.
VCR02, FF CR Command for fast forwarding
(VCR02)
VCR02, RC CR Command received (VCR02)
VCR02, EX CR Command carried out (VCR02)
CR indicates carriage return code (0DH).