Pioneer V8000 1. INTRODUCTION

Introduction

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1. INTRODUCTION

This document defines the RS-232C command protocol for the Pioneer DVD-V8000

Industrial DVD Player.

The DVD-V8000 is capable of playing DVD, CD and VCD discs. The device has three

control methods, front panel, remote control or computer interface through the RS-232C

serial port.

This manual addresses the various commands and precautions required when using the

Pioneer DVD-V8000 player with a computer. Please refer to the DVD-V8000 Operating

Instructions for details on operating the unit via the front panel and/or remote control.

Chapter Number Description

Chapter 2 describes the Interface Connector Specifications and the

computer control features of the DVD-V8000

Chapter 3 discusses Baud Rate Settings, Interface Operation, Control

Protocol, and Internal Operation via computer

Chapter 4 explains the Player Command Structure in detail

Chapter 5 reviews each command in detail

Chapter 6 defines Address and Player Condition requests

Chapter 7 relates to the various operating modes

Chapter 8 discusses the internal registers

Chapter 9 details the extend terminal control functions

CAUTION: The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.

Contents

Main DVD-V8000 COMMAND REFERENCE MANUAL Page Page Table of Contents Page Page Page 1. INTRODUCTION 2. INTERFACE 2.1 Interface Connector 2.2 Serial Interface Pin Specification 2.3 Computer Control Functions Page 3. SERIAL CONTROL 3.1 Serial Interface Specifications 3.2 Communication with a Computer 3.3 Command and Status Page 3.4 Error Messages 3.5 Initial Setting - 9 4. COMMAND STRUCTURE The DVD-V8000 supports the commands listed below. - 10 or address parameter. If the arg or adrs is in parentheses ( ), the parameter is optional. 4.1 Command Mnemonic 4.2 Argument 4.3 Command String 4.4 Status Returns 4.5 Error Message 4.6 Request Status Return Page 4.8 Start Timing Under Synchronized Playback (with several players) 5. COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS 5.1 Open 5.2 Close 5.3 Reject 5.3.1 Reject 5.4 Start 5.5 Play 5.6 Pause 5.7 Still (DVD, VCD) 5.8 Step Forward (DVD, VCD) 5.9 Step Reverse (DVD) 5.10 Scan Forward 5.11 Scan Reverse 5.12 Scan Stop 5.13 Multi-Speed Forward (DVD, VCD) 5.14 Multi-Speed Reverse (DVD) 5.15 Speed (DVD, VCD) 5.16 Search 5.17 Search & Play 5.18 Stop Marker Page 5.19 Lead-Out Symbol 5.20 Clear 5.21 Frame (DVD) 5.22 Block Number (CD) 5.23 Time (excludes discs without Time Codes) 5.24 Chapter (DVD) 5.25 Title (DVD) 5.26 Index (CD) 5.27 TRACK (CD, VCD) 5.28 Select Subtitle (DVD) 5.29 Select Audio (DVD) 5.30 Select Aspect (DVD) 5.31 Select Angle (DVD) 5.32 Select Parental-Level (DVD) 5.33 Audio Control (DVD, CD, VCD) 5.34 Video Control 5.35 Display Control 5.36 Key Lock 5.37 Stack Group Set (DVD) 5.38 Command Stack Play (DVD) 5.39 Stack Data Upload Page Page 5.40 Stack Data Download 5.41 Weekly Timer Data Upload Page Page Page Page Page Page 5.42 Weekly Timer Data Download 5.43 Output Select 5.44 DVD VR Play Mode DVD VR 5.45 Repeat Mode 5.46 General Purpose Parameter Page 5.47 Chapter Skip 6. CURRENT PLAYER CONDITION REQUEST DESCRIPTIONS 6.1 P-Block Number Request 6.2 Title/Track Number Request 6.3 Chapter Number Request (DVD) 6.4 Time Code Request 6.5 Block Number Request (CD) 6.6 Frame Number Request (DVD) 6.7 Index Number Request (CD) 6.8 Total Frame Request (DVD) 6.9 TOC Information Request 6.10 Disc Region Code Request (DVD) 6.11 DVD Disc Status Request 6.12 CD Disc Status Request 6.13 Register A Set Page 6.14 Register D Set 6.15 Print Character 6.16 Clear Screen 6.17 Real Time Clock Set 6.18 Advanced Setup Page 6.19 Communication Control Set 6.20 Player Active Mode Request 6.21 Player Model Name Request 6.22 Real Time Clock Request 6.23 Advanced Setup Request 6.24 Player Region Code Request 6.25 CCR Mode Request 6.26 Input Number Request 6.27 Error Code Request 6.28 Input Unit Request 6.29 Register A Request 6.30 Register D Request 6.31 Menu Call (DVD) 6.32 Numeric Button (DVD) 6.33 Button Select (DVD) 6.34 Enter Button (DVD) 6.35 Get Information (DVD) Page 6.36 Memory Data Upload 6.37 Return Firmware Version Page Page Page 8.8 Remote Control Data Register 8.9 Serial Use Address Flag 8.10 Search Time/Frame 8.11 Search Title/Track (Search Chapter) 8.12 Search Index Page Internal Registers REGISTER MODEL - 81 9. EXTEND TERMINAL CONTROL - 83 9.1 Function Assignment - 84 9.2 Function User Setting Page Page Page 9.3 Controller Page 10. ADDITIONAL NOTES - 92 APPENDIX A - COMPLETE COMMAND LIST BY NAME - 93 - 94 APPENDIX B - COMPLETE COMMAND LIST BY MNEMONIC - 95 - 96 APPENDIX C - DVD COMMAND LIST - 97 - 98 APPENDIX D - CD COMMAND LIST - 99 - 100 APPENDIX E - VCD COMMAND LIST Page APPENDIX F - ERROR CODES - 103 APPENDIX G - SPECIFICATIONS OF RS-232 TRANSCEIVER DVD-V8000 Industrial DVD Player RS-232 Command Protocol Pioneer Electronic Corporation Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc.