Appendix

RS-232C port specifications

RS-232C port specifications

PC Control of this Player

•When a program is set, this Player can be controlled from the PC using the RS-232C terminal.

The power can be turned on or off (standby) and automatic programed playback is possible.

•Use an RS-232C cable cross-type (commercially available) for the connections.

NOTE

•This operation system should be used by a person who is accustomed to using PCs.

RS-232C serial control cable (cross type)

Parameter

Input the parameter values, aligning left, and fill with blank(s) for the remainder. (Be sure that four values are input for the parameter.)

When the input parameter is not within an adjustable range, “ERR” returns. (Refer to “Response code format”.)

1

Response code format

Normal response

OK

Return code (0DH)

Problem response (communication error or incorrect command)

E R R

Return code (0DH)

After sending the return code (0DH), make sure to send line feed (0AH) as well.

Communication conditions

Set the RS-232C communications settings on the PC to match this player’s communications conditions. This player’s communications settings are as follows:

Baud rate:

9,600 bps

 

 

Data length:

8 bits

 

 

Parity bit:

None

 

 

Stop bit:

1 bit

 

 

Flow control:

None

 

 

RC-232C command list

CONTROL ITEM

 

COMMAND

 

 

PARAMETER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER ON

P

O

W

R

1

 

_

_

 

_

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER OFF

P

O

W

R

0

 

_

_

 

_

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY

D

P

L

Y

_

 

_

_

 

_

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOP

D

S

T

P

_

 

_

_

 

_

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FWD

D

F

W

D

_

 

_

_

 

_

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REV

D

R

E

V

_

 

_

_

 

_

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communication procedure

Send the control commands from the PC via the RS-232C connector.

This Player operates according to the received command and sends a response message to the PC.

Do not send multiple commands at the same time. Wait until the PC receives the OK response before sending the next command.

Make sure to send “A” with the carriage return and confirm that “ERR” returns before operating.

Command format

Eight ASCII codes eCR

C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4

Command 4-digits

Parameter 4-digits Return code

Command 4-digits: Command. The text of four characters.

Parameter 4-digits: Parameter 0 – 9, blank

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