Chapter Two • CLD-V2800 Level III

2.2 RS-232C Interface

The RS-232C port receives signals from an external computer or controller via the appropriate RS-232C cable. Use Pioneer CC-12 cable for PC & compatibles with a DB-25 connector. Use CC-13 cable for PC & compatibles with DB-09 connector.

Use CC-04 cable for Macintosh computers with Apple Circular 8 connector.

2.2 .1 RS-232C Interface Connector

The CLD-V2800 can be controlled by a computer connected to the RS-232C port on the back of the player. This section gives specific information about: 1.) The RS- 232C Connector, 2.) The pin outs of the Serial Interface, 3.) Signal Characteristics, 4.) Connection to a computer.

1) The RS-232C Connector:

15-pin D-SUB connector, female, on the player. 15-pin D-SUB connector, male, on the cable.

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CLD-V280015-pin D-Sub Connector

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2) Serial Interface Pin Outs

 

 

Pin #

Terminal

 

Input/Output

Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

GND

 

 

GROUND

 

 

2

TXD

 

OUTPUT

RS-232C

 

 

3

RXD

 

INPUT

RS-232C

 

 

4

DTR

 

OUTPUT

RS-232C

 

 

5

No Connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

No Connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

No Connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

No Connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

No Connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

No Connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

GND

 

 

GROUND

 

 

12

No Connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

No Connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

No Connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

GND

 

 

GROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CLD-V2800 Level III User’s Manual

TP 120 v. 1.0 • 10/95

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