RS-232C port specifications

RS-232C port specifications

Using Custom Control Devices with this

Player

When a program is set, this Player can be controlled from
the custom control device 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 custom control devices.
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Communication conditions

Set the RS-232C communications settings on the custom
control device 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

Communication procedure

Send the control commands from the custom control device
via the RS-232C connector.
This Player operates according to the received command and
sends a response message to the custom control device.
Do not send multiple commands at the same time. Wait until
the custom control device 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: Command. The text of four characters.
Parameter 4-digits: Parameter 0 – 9, blank
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Command 4-digits Parameter 4-digits Return code

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”.)

Response code format

Normal response
Problem response (communication error or incorrect
command)
After sending the return code (0DH), make sure to send line
feed (0AH) as well.

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 _ _ _ _
TOP MENU D T M N _ _ _ _
UP aDUPK____
DOWN bDDWN____
LEFT cDLFT____
RIGHT dDRGT____
ENTER D E N T _ _ _ _
RETURN D R E T _ _ _ _
EXIT D E X T _ _ _ _
HOME D S E T _ _ _ _
POP-UP MENU D P M N _ _ _ _
SKIPKDSKB_ _ _ _
SKIPLDSKF____
PAUSE D P U S _ _ _ _
OPEN/CLOSE D E J T _ _ _ _
FUNCTION D F N C _ _ _ _
REPEAT D R E P _ _ _ _
“–” mark: space
Return code (0DH)
Return code (0DH)
RS-232C serial control cable
(cross type)
1

OK

ERR

Appendix
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Appendix