Pioneer RS-232C manual Computer Control Functions, Input/Output

				DVD-V5000 DVD Player
				RS-232 Command Protocol
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

2.3Computer Control Functions

2.3.1Serial 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.

2.3.2Extend 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.

2.3.3External 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
		more than
Standby mode		100 msec

Power ON

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