CLD-V2800 Level III • Chapter One

1 Introduction

Please refer first to the Operating Instructions packaged with the CLD-V2800, for essential information about player operation and safety.

1.1 Scope Of Level III Manual

This manual is a reference guide to assist programmers and developers in using the Pioneer Industrial Combination LaserDisc/Compact Disc Player, Model CLD-V2800 under computer control. It contains technical information to assist programmers in the design and development of Level III program applications.

All Pioneer Industrial Laser Videodisc Players, Models CLD-V2800, CLD-V2600, CLD-V2400, LD-V4400, LD-V8000, LD-V2200, and the LD-V2000, can be used as stand-alone systems. When connected to a television or video monitor, they become self-contained interactive audio-video retrieval and display systems for Level I use. They may also be connected to and controlled by an external computer for Level III applications, often working in conjunction with computer databases.

The player can also be connected to a stereo amplifier and speaker system for playback of high quality digital sound. This is especially useful when playing compact audio discs or LaserDiscs with digital audio.

1.2Features of the CLD-V2800

•Playback of LaserDiscs (LDs), compact audio discs (CDs) and compact disc video (CDVs). The CLD-V2800 does not playback CD-ROM discs.

•Playback of digital audio or analog audio playback from LaserDiscs.

•RS-232C interface, compatible with the Pioneer CLD-V2600, CLD-V2400, LD-V8000, LD-V2200, LD-V4400 and the LD-V4200 (discontinued), LC-V330 Autochanger, the LD-V4100 (PAL player), and the CLD-V2300D & LD-V4300 (Dual Standard NTSC/PAL players).

•Built-in LaserBarcode™, LaserBarcode 2™, and Barcode-CD™ capability. Use the Pioneer barcode reader UC-V108BC, UC-V109BC or the discontinued UC-V104BC, with either a wired connection or infra-red signal. (If using the UC-V104BC, make sure the switch inside the battery compartment is set to mode 2.)

•Wireless/wired remote control with the CU-V113 or the RU-V103.•Fully automatic disc loading system.

LaserBarcode™ and LaserBarcode 2™ are Registered TradeMarks of Pioneer Electronics Corp. Barcode-CD™ is a Registered Trademark of SONY, Inc.

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