Pioneer Portable DVD Player RS 232C User Manual

DVD-V7200  
Industrial DVD Player  
RS-232C  
C O M M A N D P R O T O C O L MA N U A L  
PRELIMINARY  
Version 2.20  
October 7, 1999  
Pioneer Corporation  
Pioneer New Media Technologies, Inc.  
 
FCC INFORMATION  
The equipment described in this manual has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. These  
specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television reception  
interference in a residential installation. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation.  
To determine if your player is causing interference, turn the device off. If the interference stops, it  
was most likely caused by the player. To eliminate the interference, you may try one or more of  
the following corrective measures:  
verify the cables and connectors between components are shielded.  
increase separation between the player and components.  
connect the changer into an outlet or circuit different from that which the  
components are connected.  
consult dealer or experienced radio/television technician for help.  
The Federal Communications Commission offers a handbook that may help you with eliminating  
interference. The handbook is titled Interference Handbook (stock number 004-000-00493-1) and  
may be ordered from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.  
Warning: Any changes or modifications to this product that are not authorized by Pioneer could  
void the FCC Certification and negate the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
DOC CLASS B COMPLIANCE  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital  
apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of  
Communications.  
SAFETY CAUTION  
Care should always be taken when working with electronic devices. To protect you and your  
DVD-V7200 player from damage or harm, it is important that you first read and then carefully  
follow the instructions in this documentation. Take particular care to heed all warnings and  
cautions marked on the unit and outlined in this document and the accompanying DVD-V7200  
Industrial Player Operating Instructions. IGNORING ANY OR ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND  
WARNINGS MAY CAUSE INJURY TO THE PERSON(S) OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT,  
DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR BOTH.  
 
 
Table of Contents  
1.  
2.  
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................1  
INTERFACE...........................................................................................................................2  
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
Interface Connector.........................................................................................................2  
Serial Interface Pin Specification......................................................................................2  
Computer Control Functions ............................................................................................2  
2.3.1  
2.3.2  
2.3.3  
Serial Control (see Chapters 3, 4, 5 and 6)...........................................................2  
External Switch Control (see Chapter 9) .............................................................3  
External Power Control......................................................................................3  
3.  
SERIAL CONTROL...............................................................................................................4  
3.1  
Serial Interface Specifications ..........................................................................................4  
3.1.1  
3.1.2  
3.1.3  
Signal Interface .................................................................................................4  
Data Type .........................................................................................................4  
Data Transfer Speed (Baud rate).........................................................................4  
3.2  
3.3  
3.4  
3.5  
Communication with a Computer.....................................................................................4  
Command and Status.......................................................................................................5  
Error Messages...............................................................................................................7  
Initial Setting ..................................................................................................................7  
4.  
COMMAND STRUCTURE ....................................................................................................9  
4.1  
4.2  
4.3  
4.4  
4.5  
4.6  
4.7  
Command Mnemonic .................................................................................................... 11  
Argument ..................................................................................................................... 11  
Command String........................................................................................................... 13  
Status Returns............................................................................................................... 13  
Error Message .............................................................................................................. 13  
Request Status Return................................................................................................... 13  
Timing.......................................................................................................................... 14  
5.  
COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS..............................................................................................15  
5.1  
5.2  
5.3  
5.4  
5.5  
5.6  
5.7  
5.8  
5.9  
Open............................................................................................................................ 15  
Close............................................................................................................................ 15  
Reject........................................................................................................................... 15  
Start............................................................................................................................. 16  
Play.............................................................................................................................. 16  
Pause ........................................................................................................................... 17  
Still (DVD, VCD)......................................................................................................... 18  
Step Forward (DVD, VCD)........................................................................................... 18  
Step Reverse (DVD) ..................................................................................................... 18  
5.10 Scan Forward,............................................................................................................... 19  
5.11 Scan Reverse ................................................................................................................ 19  
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5.12 Scan Stop ..................................................................................................................... 19  
5.13 Multi-Speed Forward (DVD, VCD) ............................................................................... 20  
5.14 Multi-Speed Reverse (DVD) ......................................................................................... 20  
5.15 Speed (DVD, VCD) ...................................................................................................... 21  
5.16 Search.......................................................................................................................... 22  
5.17 Search & Play............................................................................................................... 23  
5.18 Stop Marker.................................................................................................................. 24  
5.19 Lead-Out Symbol.......................................................................................................... 25  
5.20 Clear............................................................................................................................ 26  
5.21 Frame (DVD)............................................................................................................... 26  
5.22 Block Number (CD, VCD)............................................................................................ 27  
5.23 Time (except disc which time code is not recorded)......................................................... 27  
5.24 Chapter (DVD)............................................................................................................. 27  
5.25 Title (DVD).................................................................................................................. 28  
5.26 Index (CD, VCD) ......................................................................................................... 28  
5.27 TRACK (CD, VCD) ..................................................................................................... 28  
5.28 Select Subtitle (DVD) ................................................................................................... 29  
5.29 Select Audio (DVD)...................................................................................................... 29  
5.30 Select Aspect................................................................................................................ 29  
5.31 Select Angle (DVD)...................................................................................................... 30  
5.32 Select Parental-Level (DVD)......................................................................................... 30  
5.33 Audio Control............................................................................................................... 30  
5.34 Video Control............................................................................................................... 31  
5.35 Display Control............................................................................................................. 31  
5.36 Key Lock..................................................................................................................... 32  
5.37 Stack Group Set (DVD)................................................................................................. 33  
5.38 Barcode /Command Stack Play (DVD)........................................................................... 33  
5.39 Video Blackboard Display (DVD) ................................................................................. 34  
5.40 Video Blackboard Clear ................................................................................................ 34  
5.41 Blackboard / Stack Data Upload..................................................................................... 35  
5.42 Blackboard / Stack Data Download................................................................................ 41  
5.43 Weekly Timer Data Upload........................................................................................... 42  
5.44 Weekly Timer Data Download....................................................................................... 46  
5.45 Text File Data Upload................................................................................................... 47  
6.  
CURRENT Player CONDITION REQUEST DESCRIPTIONS............................................49  
6.1  
6.2  
6.3  
6.4  
6.5  
P-Block Number Request.............................................................................................. 49  
Title/Track Number Request.......................................................................................... 49  
Chapter Number Request (DVD) ................................................................................... 50  
Time Code Request....................................................................................................... 50  
Index Number Request (CD, VCD)................................................................................ 51  
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6.6  
6.7  
6.8  
6.9  
Frame Number Request (DVD)...................................................................................... 51  
Block Number Request (CD, VCD) ............................................................................... 52  
Total Frame Request (DVD).......................................................................................... 52  
TOC Information Request (CD/VCD)............................................................................ 52  
6.10 Disc Region Code Request ............................................................................................ 53  
6.11 DVD Disc Status Request.............................................................................................. 53  
6.12 LD Disc Status Request (LB-compatible DVD) .............................................................. 54  
6.13 CD Disc Status Request................................................................................................. 54  
6.14 Register A Set.............................................................................................................. 55  
6.15 Register B Set............................................................................................................... 57  
6.16 Register D Set.............................................................................................................. 58  
6.17 Print Character.............................................................................................................. 58  
6.18 Clear Screen................................................................................................................. 59  
6.19 Real Time Clock Set...................................................................................................... 59  
6.20 Advanced Feature Menu Set.......................................................................................... 60  
6.21 Communication Control Set........................................................................................... 61  
6.22 Player Active Mode Request.......................................................................................... 62  
6.23 Player Model Name Request.......................................................................................... 62  
6.24 Real Time Clock Request .............................................................................................. 63  
6.25 Advanced Feature Menu Request................................................................................... 63  
6.26 Player Region Code Request.......................................................................................... 64  
6.27 CCR Mode Request ...................................................................................................... 64  
6.28 Input Number Request................................................................................................... 64  
6.29 Error Code Request....................................................................................................... 64  
6.30 Input Unit Request........................................................................................................ 65  
6.31 Input Barcode Data Request .......................................................................................... 65  
6.32 Register A Request ....................................................................................................... 66  
6.33 Register B Request........................................................................................................ 66  
6.34 Register D Request ....................................................................................................... 67  
6.35 Menu Call (DVD) ............................................................................................................. 67  
6.36 Numeric Button (DVD)...................................................................................................... 68  
6.37 Button Select (DVD)......................................................................................................... 68  
6.38 Enter Button (DVD) .......................................................................................................... 69  
6.39 Get Information (DVD)...................................................................................................... 70  
7.  
OPERATING MODES..........................................................................................................73  
7.1  
7.2  
7.3  
7.4  
7.5  
Open............................................................................................................................ 73  
Park............................................................................................................................. 73  
Setup............................................................................................................................ 73  
Random Access............................................................................................................ 73  
Reject........................................................................................................................... 74  
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8.  
DVD-V7200 INTERNAL REGISTERS.................................................................................75  
8.1  
8.2  
8.3  
8.4  
8.5  
8.6  
8.7  
8.8  
8.9  
Current Time/Frame...................................................................................................... 75  
P-TIME........................................................................................................................ 75  
Current Title/Track (Current Chapter)............................................................................ 75  
Current Index................................................................................................................ 75  
Serial Digit Buffer......................................................................................................... 75  
Remote Control Use Address Flag.................................................................................. 75  
Remote Control Digit Buffer.......................................................................................... 75  
Remote Control Data Register........................................................................................ 76  
Laser Barcode Buffer.................................................................................................... 76  
8.10 Serial Use Address Flag................................................................................................. 76  
8.11 Search Time/Frame....................................................................................................... 76  
8.12 Search Title/Track (Search Chapter)............................................................................... 76  
8.13 Search Index................................................................................................................. 76  
8.14 Mark Time/Frame ......................................................................................................... 76  
8.15 Mark Title/Track (Mark Chapter)................................................................................... 76  
8.16 Mark Index................................................................................................................... 77  
8.17 Video Control............................................................................................................... 77  
8.18 Audio Control............................................................................................................... 77  
8.19 Display Control............................................................................................................. 77  
8.20 Registers ...................................................................................................................... 77  
9.  
EXTERNAL SWITCH CONTROL.......................................................................................80  
9.1  
9.2  
Function Assignment..................................................................................................... 80  
Controller..................................................................................................................... 81  
9.2.1  
9.2.2  
Simple Circuit ................................................................................................. 82  
Diode Matrix Circuit........................................................................................ 83  
10. ADDITIONAL NOTES.........................................................................................................84  
Appendix A - Complete Command List by Name ...........................................................................85  
Appendix B - Complete Command List by Mnemonic....................................................................87  
Appendix C - DVD Command List.................................................................................................89  
Appendix D - LB Compatible DVD Command List........................................................................91  
Appendix E - CD Command List....................................................................................................93  
Appendix F - VCD Command List.................................................................................................95  
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Introduction  
1.  
INTRODUCTION  
This document defines the RS-232C command protocol for the Pioneer DVD-V7200 Industrial  
DVD Player.  
The DVD-V7200 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 player  
with a computer. Please refer to the DVD-V7200 Operating Instructions included in this bundle  
for details on operating the unit via the front panel and/or remote control.  
Chapter 2 describes the Interface Connector Specifications and the Computer Control features of  
the DVD-V7200.  
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 external switch control functions.  
NOTE: In this manual, a DVD disc containing a modified program from a current educational  
Laser Disc (LD) is handled as a Laser BarCode (LB) compatible DVD disc. The disc has two  
formats: CAV and CLV.  
Please be careful the following. The commands in this manual, it is not the same as LD players  
one. Both are exactly like but a little different in the detailed using.  
CAUTION: The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.  
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2.  
INTERFACE  
2.1 Interface Connector  
A computer may be connected to the DVD-V7200 through either the RS-232 serial  
port or the parallel port by using a 15-pin D-Sub connector (e.g., a JAE DALC-  
J15SAF connector with suitable plug such as the JAE DA-15PF-N).  
The pins are identified below:  
2.2  
Serial Interface Pin Specification  
Pin No.  
Terminal  
GND  
TxD  
RxD  
DTR  
POWER  
Input/Output Function  
1
2
3
4
5
--  
ground  
Output  
Input  
Output  
Output  
send data  
receive data  
enable data receiving  
external  
power  
control  
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
SW1  
SW2  
SW3  
SW4  
SW5  
SW6  
SW7  
SW8  
DLTST  
Input  
Input  
Input  
Input  
Input  
Input  
Input  
Input  
INPUT  
used only service support  
(do not make connection)  
used only service support  
(do not make connection)  
15  
V +8V  
OUTPUT  
2.3  
Computer Control Functions  
2.3.1 Serial 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.  
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Computer Control  
2.3.2 External Switch Control (see Chapter 9)  
Control the player with the External Option Switches (SW#).  
Please make sure the Key Lock condition. If the player is in the Key Lock  
mode, the player ignores the control. (Please refer to the Key Lock  
command description.)  
2.3.3 External Power Control  
Control the players 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 m 12V  
High Level Signal  
Low Level Signal  
More Than 4.5V  
Less Than 0.5V  
Standby mode  
Power On mode  
Power On  
more than  
100 msec  
Power Off  
more than  
100 msec  
Please make sure the Key Lock condition. If the player is in the Key Lock  
mode, the player ignores the control. (Please refer to the Key Lock  
command description.)  
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3.  
SERIAL CONTROL  
3.1  
Serial Interface Specifications  
3.1.1 Signal Interface  
The signal interface is an RS-232C connection.  
3.1.2 Data Type  
Data Length: 8 bit  
Stop Bit: 1 bit  
Parity bit: No Parity  
3.1.3 Data Transfer Speed (Baud rate)  
The data transfer speed can be set to either 4800 or 9600 baud on the  
Industrial player menu screen and/or with the Advanced Feature Menu Set  
command.(Please refer to the DVD-V7200 Operating Instructions and/or  
the Advanced Feature Menu Set command description.)  
NOTE: The factory defaultis 4800 baud.The player memorizes the transfer  
speed every time and that is retained after the power cycle reaches  
completion.  
3.2  
Communication with a Computer  
The DVD-V7200 communicates to the computer through the player’s RS-232C port  
using pins 2 and 3 for communication and Pin 1 for grounding. Control or  
“handshaking” lines other than the TxD and RxD connections are not required.  
Please refer to the diagram below for clarification.  
Computer  
TxD  
DVD-V7200  
Pin 2 - RxD  
RxD  
Pin 3 - TxD  
Pin 1 - GND  
GND  
In some computer, the CTS port should be set to HIGH during the communication.  
It is the best thing to connect the CTS of the computer to the DTR of the player. In  
normal operation and communication is available, the DTR in the player is set to  
HIGH thus the unit is able to receive a command at any time.  
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Computer Control  
3.3  
Command and Status  
The computer transmits a command to the DVD-V7200 and the player responds  
with the message, ‘execution complete’.  
Example  
COMPUTER  
DVD-V7200  
(1) “Search to Frame 1000”  
Þ
Ü
(2) Search Execution  
(3) Complete  
(4) “Play to Frame 2000”  
Þ
Ü
(5) Play Execution  
(6) Complete  
NOTE: The length of a command string is limited to 32 characters. Please refer to  
COMMAND STRUCTURE.  
When using a computer to control the DVD-V7200 player, follow the command  
protocols listed below:  
·
·
·
ASCII character codes are used for the actual commands and status response  
Command mnemonic is expressed as two (2) ASCII characters  
Uppercase letters are recommended; however, usually there are no  
distinctions between the use of uppercase or lowercase letters  
·
·
Some commands require an argument, (e.g. chapter number or speed)  
Use a command as the terminator of the argument  
The player executes a command as soon as the carriage return <CR> is received.  
The <CR> acts as the command line terminator.  
Example  
CH<CR>  
: Set chapter for address mode  
10SE<CR> : Search to chapter 10  
The player has a command buffer, which stores a command string of up to 32  
characters in length.  
Example  
10SE 20PL<CR> : Search to chapter 10 then play to 20  
The command string enters into the buffer with the left character and continues  
sequentially from left to right. When the <CR> is entered, the commands are  
executed sequentially beginning with the first command in the buffer. In the  
example above, the first command is 10SE.  
NOTE: The player ignores codes in the command string such as <SPACE>or <LF>  
(line feed) which do not affect the player’s operation.  
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NOTE: Some commands, sent after a specialty command which includes an  
AUTOSTOP setting, (PL, MF, MR, etc.), cause the player to execute the new  
command before the AUTOSTOP is enacted (see Chapter 5, Command  
Descriptions).  
When all the commands in a string have finished executing, the player transmits or  
returns the "complete" message.  
The player returns an Rafter a command has been executed. This response is called  
the Automatic Status. The Automatic Status signals the computer program to send  
the next command. If this function is not used, the command processing time must  
be taken into consideration before the next command is sent.  
If an error occurs, the player returns an error message such as E04. The message  
indicates an error has occurred as well as the type of error. Error messages are in  
the form of EXX where XX represents a 2-digit error code.  
In some cases, an incorrect command sends the player to search within a non-  
recorded area and the player returns an error message. Use the Request Status  
function to determine the unit’s current status (actual player hardware failures are  
rare).  
Apply one of the following methods to reset the player after an error has occurred:  
·
·
Use ?Pto determine the Active mode of the player  
Use ?X, ?W, ?M, ?H, ?H?S to determine the player information, model name,  
clock time, player region code, the setting of Industrial Player Menu, etc.  
·
·
Use ?F, ?T, ?C, or ?R to determine the current frame, time, chapter,  
title/track number, respectively.  
Use ?V, ?D, ?K, ?G, ?Y, or ?Qto determine the disc information, disc type,  
total frame number, TOC information, etc.  
The status functions are summarized below:  
Status Reporting  
Auto Status  
Auto Completion Message  
Error Indication Message  
Request Status  
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Computer Control  
3.4  
Error Messages  
If an error occurs during a command execution, the player returns an error code.  
The table below lists each code with a description of the error:  
Code  
Message  
Description  
E00  
Communication error  
Communication Line Error due to framing error or  
buffer overflow  
E04  
Feature not available  
Non-Usable Function has been tried – either the  
command mnemonic is wrong or the command can  
not be used in this mode  
E06  
E11  
E12  
Missing argument  
Disc does not exist  
Search error  
Correct parameter is not specified  
There is no disc in the tray  
Search address can not be found  
Read error of Text File; (When the command (UU)  
is executed)  
E15  
E16  
Picture stop  
Playback has been stopped by a picture stop code  
while in the Auto Play mode  
The command(s) sent via the serial line were not  
executed before commands were sent from the front  
panel buttons and/or remote control unit  
Interrupt by other device  
Forced end of the data transfer while Text File  
sends to PC (When the command (UU) is executed)  
E99  
Panic  
Unrecoverable Error occurred – possible that a disc  
cannot be loaded and/or playing can not continue  
3.5  
Initial Setting  
The following table provides the default internal register and switch settings. Take  
care to set each to the required parameters when creating an application program.  
Register/Switch Setting at Power ON  
2
0
1
3
0
1
: If set 2 at power OFF  
: All other cases  
: ON  
: Audio 1  
: OFF  
Key Lock  
Video Switch  
Audio Switch  
Display Switch  
Address mode  
: Time  
Speed Parameter 30 : ½ Speed  
CCR  
Register A  
3
3
: Mode 3  
: Title/Chapter and Frame  
Display (DVD)  
Track/Time Display (CD, VCD)  
: Normal Squelch  
: CR  
Register B  
Register D  
0
0
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Command Structure  
4.  
COMMAND STRUCTURE  
The DVD-V7200 supports the commands listed below.  
COMMAND  
SUPPORTING FORMATS  
Name  
Open  
Mnemonic  
DVD  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
LB comp. DVD  
CD  
X
VCD  
X
OP  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Close  
CO  
X
X
Reject  
Start  
RJ  
SA  
X
X
X
X
Play  
(adrs) PL  
X
X
Pause  
Still  
PA  
ST  
X
X
X
Step Forward  
Step Reverse  
Scan Forward  
Scan Reverse  
Scan Stop  
Multi-Speed Forward  
Multi-Speed Reverse  
Speed  
SF  
SR  
NF  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
NR  
NS  
(adrs) MF  
(adrs) MR  
arg  
SP  
X
X
X
X
X
X
Search  
adrs  
adrs  
adrs  
SE  
SL  
SM  
LO  
CL  
FR  
X
X
X
X
X
Search & Play * 1  
Stop Marker  
Lead Out Symbol  
Clear  
Frame  
Block Number  
Time  
BK  
TM  
CH  
TI  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Chapter  
Title  
Index  
IX  
X
X
X
X
Track  
TR  
SU  
AU  
AP  
AG  
PT  
X
X
X
X
Select Subtitle  
Select Audio  
Select Aspect  
Select Angle  
Select Parental-Level  
Audio Control  
Video Control  
Display Control  
Keylock  
Stack Group Set  
Barcode / Command Stack Play  
Video Blackboard Display  
Video Blackboard Clear  
arg  
arg  
arg  
arg  
arg  
arg  
arg  
arg  
arg  
arg  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
AD  
VD  
DS  
KL  
GP  
BS  
VS  
CB  
BU  
BD  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
arg  
arg  
Blackboard / Stack Data Upload *1  
Blackboard / Stack Data Download  
*1  
X
X
X
X
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Weekly Timer Data Upload *1  
Weekly Timer Data Download *1  
Text File Data Upload *1  
WU  
WD  
UU  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
COMMAND  
Name  
Current Address Request  
Title/Track Number Request  
Chapter Number Request  
Time Code Request  
SUPPORTING FORMATS  
Mnemonic  
?A  
DVD  
X
LB comp. DVD  
CD  
X
VCD  
X
X
X
X
X
?R  
X
X
X
?C  
?T  
X
X
X
X
X
X
Index Number Request  
Frame Number Request  
Block Number Request  
Total Frame Request  
?I  
?F  
?B  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
?Y  
?Q  
?G  
?V  
?D  
TOC Information Request  
Disc Region Code Request  
DVD Disc Status Request  
LD Disc Status Request  
CD Disc Status Request  
Register A Set (Display)  
Register B Set (Squelch)  
Register D Set (TxD Term) *1  
Print Character  
X
X
X
X
X
?K  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
arg  
RA  
RB  
RD  
PR  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
arg  
arg  
arg  
Clear Screen  
Real Time Clock Set  
CS  
WW  
MS  
CM  
?P  
Advanced Feature Menu Set *1  
Communication Control Set  
Player Active Mode Request  
Player Model Name Request  
arg  
arg  
?X  
Real Time Clock Request  
Advanced Feature Menu Request  
*1  
?W  
?S  
Player Region Code Request  
?H  
?M  
?N  
?E  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CCR Mode Request  
Input Number Request  
Error Code Request  
Input Unit Request  
Input Barcode Data Request  
Register A Request  
Register B Request  
Register D Request *1  
Menu Call *2  
#I  
#B  
$A  
$B  
$D  
MC  
NB  
CU  
arg  
arg  
arg  
Numeric Button *2  
Button Select *2  
ENTER Button *2  
Get Information *2  
(arg) ET  
arg GI  
NOTE: Any command prefaced with an *1 is supported by a firmware Version 2.00.  
NOTE: Any command prefaced with an *2 is supported by a firmware Version 2.20.  
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Command Structure  
NOTE: A command with an argument or address parameter is prefaced by arg  
(argument) or ards(address). If the argor ardsis in parentheses ( ), the parameter is  
optional.  
4.1  
Command Mnemonic  
Each command is expressed as two (2) ASCII alphabetic characters. There is no  
distinction between uppercase and lowercase letters except the Character strings in PR  
command.  
NOTE: All command without Text File Data Upload (UU), Reject (RJ) and Open (OP)  
can not use while the video text is displayed on the screen. When any command without  
these are issued, the player returns the error code E04.  
4.2  
Argument  
An argument is expressed in either ASCII characters or ten digits and consists of either  
an address or an integer. A Control Register uses an integer value to set a specified value  
or condition.  
If a command requires an argument, it is always placed before the command.  
Example :  
N1N2N3  
minimum 000 ~ maximum 300  
(except MS command)  
Minimum 000 ~ maximum 520703 (Only MS command)  
NOTE: If a command requires an argument but one is not supplied, the player returns an  
error message.  
An Address can be a title, a chapter, a track, an index number, a frame number, or a time  
code depending upon how the address flag is set. The Address must not exceed the  
maximum allowed value of ten characters and/or digits.  
Address Type  
Title Number  
Media Type  
DVD  
Format  
Range (Min-Max)  
0 ~ 99  
N1N2  
Chapter Number  
Frame Number  
DVD  
N1N2  
0 ~ 99  
a
DVD/VCD  
DVD  
N1N2N3N4N5N6N7  
0 ~ 1079999  
0 ~ 59959  
0 ~ 9959  
b
N1N2N3N4N5  
Time Code  
c
CD/VCD  
CD/VCD  
CD/VCD  
CD/VCD  
N1N2N3N4  
Track Number  
Index Number  
Block Number  
N1N2  
N1N2  
1 ~ 99  
1 ~ 99  
d
N1N2N3N4N5N6  
0 ~ 995974  
a NaNbNc minutes NdNe seconds are calculated into frame number.  
b N1N2N3 minutes N4N5 seconds.  
c N1N2 minutes N3N4 seconds.  
d N1N2 minutes N3N4 seconds N5N6 block.  
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Command Structure  
4.3  
Command String  
A command string consists of multiple commands on one line. The maximum length of a  
command string is 32 characters. All command strings are terminated by the Carriage  
Return <CR> code (0DH hex).  
Example :  
FR2000SE 2300PL<CR>  
NOTE: The Real Time Clock Set (WW) , Print Character (PR), Blackboard/Stack Data  
Upload (BU), Blackboard/Stack Data Download (BD), Weekly Timer Data Upload  
(WU), Weekly Timer Data Download (WD), Text File Data Upload (UU) commands  
should be assigned individually.  
Once the <CR> termination command is added to the string, the command string is  
evaluated and executed from left to right in sequential order.  
If an error occurs during the execution of a command string, the remainder of the string  
following that command is not executed.  
If a new command string is input before the execution of the current string is complete,  
the current string is aborted and the remaining commands are cleared.  
To cancel a currently executing string, send the termination command <CR>alone.  
If a new command without Text File Data Upload (UU) is input while the execution of  
the current command stack, the remaining of the current command stack are cleared.  
4.4  
4.5  
Status Returns  
The completion message used in the Automatic Status is "R".  
Example:  
R<CR>  
Error Message  
An error message is indicated by the letter Eand followed by a two-character error code.  
Example: EN1N2<CR>  
The error message occurs when the given command cannot be processed.  
4.6  
Request Status Return  
In response to a single request command, the status returns as a line of letters terminated  
by <CR>.  
If multiple request commands are sent to the player within the same command string, the  
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player returns a separate status value upon completion of each command. A status value  
is a character string with a <CR> termination code.  
Example:  
?C?F<CR>  
Þ
02<CR>  
10260<CR>  
When the request command is at the end of the command string, the R within the  
completion message is omitted.  
Example:  
Example:  
ST?F<CR>  
?FST<CR>  
Þ
Þ
23005<CR> (completion omitted)  
23005<CR>R<CR> (not omitted)  
4.7  
Timing  
The time it takes to receive a command and return a Status Value is defined as follows:  
T1represents the time from when the termination of the command string <CR>  
is received to the beginning of the execution of the command extension. The  
maximum is approximately 24ms.  
T2 represents the time it takes to execute the command. Depending upon the  
command type and the player’s condition, the minimum is 14ms.  
RxD  
TxD  
P
L
<CR>  
T1  
T2  
R
<CR>  
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Command Structure  
5.  
COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS  
5.1  
Open  
Function :  
Format : OP  
Door Opens (Tray Ejects)  
Explanation : If the command is sent while the player is in the Park mode, the tray  
ejects and the player enters the Open mode. After the tray is ejected, the player  
returns the completed status message.  
If the player is in any mode other than Open or Park, the disc stops, the player enters  
Open mode and the door opens.  
If the player is already in Open mode, an error message is returned.  
Execution:  
Command String  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
OP<CR>  
R<CR>  
Park mode to Open mode  
5.2  
Close  
Function :  
Door is closed (Tray is closed)  
Format : CO  
Explanation : If the command is sent while the player door is open, the door is closed  
and the player enters the Park mode. After the door closes, the player returns the  
completed status message.  
If the player is in any mode other than Open or if the player door is already closed, an  
error message is returned.  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
CO<CR>  
R<CR>  
Open mode to Park mode  
5.3  
Reject  
Function :  
Format : RJ  
Disc rotation stops  
Explanation : If the command is sent while the player is in Random Access mode or  
Setup mode, the player enters Reject mode and the disc stops rotating. Once the disc  
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completely stops, the player enters Park mode and returns the completed status  
message.  
If the command is sent while the player is in Park mode, the player enters Open mode  
and it opens the tray.  
Execution :  
Command String  
RJ<CR>  
Status Return  
R<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
Random Access mode  
to Park mode  
NOTE: Sending a second Eject command causes the player to open the tray.  
5.4  
Start  
Function :  
Disc rotation starts  
Format : SA  
Explanation : If the command is sent while the player is in Open, Park or Reject  
mode, the player immediately enters Setup mode and the disc begins rotating. The  
player is ready for playback when the device reaches the beginning of the program  
(DVD, CD or VCD disc pauses or stills at the first track). The player returns the  
completed status when the disc pauses or stills.  
If the player receives the command while playing a menu, the player returns an error  
message. However, if the disc program does not allow new commands once  
playback begins, the player ignores the command.  
Execution :  
Command String  
SA<CR>  
Status Return  
R<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
Park mode to Pause mode  
SA<CR>  
E11<CR>  
Open mode to Park mode  
Error – No disc in tray  
5.5  
Play  
Function :  
Format  
Pictures and sound are reproduced (Option - Auto Stop)  
(Address)PL  
:
Explanation : If the command is sent while the player is in Open, Park, or Reject  
mode, a DVD disc plays according to the menu selection or from the first title in case  
of no menu, and a CD/VCD disc plays from the first track. The player returns the  
completed status message after the Play mode begins.  
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Command Descriptions  
If the player is in Random Access mode when the Play command is sent, the player  
enters Play mode and returns the completed status message. The Play mode is the  
only mode in which audio plays back simultaneously with video.  
If an address is specified, an Auto Stop occurs on the selected sequence. The  
specified address is written as a Mark Frame or Mark Time and is compared with the  
current address. If the current address matches the specified address, the player  
enters Still mode and returns the completed status message.  
The Auto Stop command is canceled if another command is sent before the player  
reaches the specified address. When this occurs, the player enters normal Play mode  
(the Stop Marker command is similar in function to Auto Stop).  
If a Picture Stop code is detected before the player reaches the specified address, the  
player enters Still mode and returns an error message. However, if the disc program  
does not allow a stop, the player ignores the command and it may return the error  
message.  
The available address modes are listed below:  
LB-compatible  
Address Mode  
DVD  
CD  
X
VCD  
X
DVD  
FR (frame)  
TM (time)  
CH (chapter)  
TI (title)  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
BK (block)  
IX (index)  
TR (track)  
X
X
X
X
X
Sometimes, an Auto Stop command within a VCD Block Number Address misses the  
specified address. Depending upon when the command is sent, a playback address  
may be missed by a maximum of ten-blocks.  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
PL<CR>  
R<CR>  
Park mode to Play mode  
TM0325PL<CR>  
plays to 3 minutes 25 seconds Pause mode to Play mode  
R<CR>  
Play mode to Still mode  
5.6  
Pause  
Function :  
Playback ceases temporarily  
Format : PA  
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Explanation : If the command is sent while the player is in Random Access mode,  
the pause occurs at the current disc location. The player returns the completed status  
message immediately.  
In Pause mode, Still and Video Squelch are ACTIVE. However, if the disc program  
does not allow a pause, the player ignores the command and returns the error  
message (E04).  
Execution :  
Command String  
PA<CR>  
PL<CR>  
Status Return  
R<CR>  
R<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
Play mode to Pause mode  
Return to Play mode  
5.7  
Still (DVD, VCD)  
Function :  
Playback is stopped on a selected visual  
Format : ST  
Explanation : If the command is sent while the player is in Random Access mode,  
playback stops at the current disc position and the player enters Still mode. The  
player returns the completed status message immediately. However, if the disc  
program does not allow a pause, the player ignores the command and returns the  
error message (E04).  
Execution :  
Command String  
ST<CR>  
PL<CR>  
Status Return  
R<CR>  
R<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
Play mode to Still mode  
Return to Play mode  
5.8  
5.9  
Step Forward (DVD, VCD)  
Step Reverse (DVD)  
Function :  
Playback is moved forward or in reverse by one frame  
Format : SF (Step Forward)  
SR (Step Reverse)  
Explanation : If the command is sent while the player is in Random Access mode,  
the picture moves one frame forward or one frame in reverse. After the move is  
accomplished, the Player enters Still mode and returns the completed status message.  
If the disc program does not allow a pause, the player ignores the command and  
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Command Descriptions  
returns the error message (E04).  
NOTE: One DVD Step Reverse is equal to between 15 and 30 frames  
NOTE: A Video CD does not support the Step Reverse command  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
Play mode  
Still mode  
Play mode  
Still mode  
SF<CR>  
Moves 1 frame forward  
R<CR>  
Moves 3 frames backwards  
R<CR>  
SRSRSR<CR>  
5.10 Scan Forward,  
5.11 Scan Reverse  
5.12 Scan Stop  
Function :  
Playback moves quickly forward or in reverse  
Format : NF (Quick Forward scanning of the disc)  
NR (Quick Reverse scanning of the disc)  
NS (Stop Quick Forward scanning and return to normal playback)  
Explanation : If the command is sent while the player is in Random Access mode,  
the screen proceeds forward (NF) or in reverse (NR) quickly. When scanning is  
finished, the player resumes the Random Access mode and returns the completed  
status message.  
If the SCAN command is sent while the player is in fast forward or reverse playback,  
the player enters Scan mode.  
Once the NS command is sent, the player resets to the normal Playback mode and  
returns the completed status message.  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return DVD-V7200  
NF<CR> or NR<CR> R<CR>  
Play mode to Scan mode  
Return to Play mode  
NS<CR>  
R<CR>  
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5.13 Multi-Speed Forward (DVD, VCD)  
5.14 Multi-Speed Reverse (DVD)  
Function :  
Playback occurs at the speed specified in the Speed Register  
(Option - Auto Stop)  
Format : (Address)MF  
(Multi-Speed Forward)  
(Address)MR  
(Multi-Speed Reverse) (Address > 0)  
Explanation : If the player is in Random Access mode when the command is  
executed, the player enters Multi-Speed mode and returns the completed status  
message immediately.  
While in Multi-Speed mode, pictures are reproduced at the speed specified by the  
Speed Register. No audio tracks are played during Multi-Speed playback.  
If an address is specified, an Auto Stop occurs on the selected sequence. The  
specified address is written as a Mark Frame or Mark Time and is compared with the  
current address. If the current address matches the specified address, the player  
enters Pause or Still mode and returns the completed status message. This command  
functions in a similar manner as the Stop Marker command.  
If another command is issued before the player reaches the specified Address, the  
Auto Stop command is canceled and the player enters normal Multi-Speed mode.  
However, if the disc program does not allow a pause, the player ignores the  
command.  
NOTE: There is no multi-speed reverse option without 1/2 speed in DVD. VCD  
offers 1/2 to 1/16 speed forward only.  
Sometimes an Auto Stop command within some Multi-Speed commands misses the  
specific address. Depending upon when the command is sent, a playback address  
may be missed by a maximum of ten-blocks.  
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Command Descriptions  
The available address modes in each disc type are listed below:  
LB-compatible  
Address Mode  
DVD  
CD  
VCD  
X
DVD  
X
X
X
FR (frame)  
TM (time)  
CH (chapter)  
TI (title)  
X
X
X
BK (block)  
IX (index)  
TR (track)  
X
X
When playing back a VCD disc, sometimes an Auto Stop command within a Block  
Number address misses the specified address. Depending upon when the command is  
sent, a playback address may be missed by a maximum of ten-blocks.  
Execution :  
Command String  
MF<CR>  
Status Return  
R<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
Play mode to Multi-Speed mode  
TM0325MF<CR> plays to 3 minutes 25 seconds Pause mode to Multi-Speed mode  
R<CR> Pause mode  
5.15 Speed (DVD, VCD)  
Function : Specifies the speed for Multi-Speed playback  
Format : Integer SP  
Explanation : The command rewrites the contents of the Speed Register and returns  
the completed status message. The current mode of the player does not change.  
The speed parameter indicates the number of fields per second. The range is 0  
through 45 with a default value of 30 fields per seconds. The relationship between the  
integer, speed parameter and the actual speed of the player is as follows:  
Integer  
Speed Parameter  
Speed  
½
¼
1/8  
1/16  
Step1  
30  
15  
7
4
1
23~45  
12~22  
6~11  
3~5  
0~2  
NOTE: Forward speeds greater than 1x are not available.  
NOTE: There is no multi-speed reverse option without 1/2 speed in DVD. VCD  
offers 1/2 to 1/16 speed forward only.  
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Execution :  
Command String  
4SPMF<CR>  
30SP<CR>  
Status Return  
R<CR>  
R<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
Play mode to 1/16 speed forward  
Multi-Speed to ½ Multi-Speed  
5.16 Search  
Function :  
Search to specified address  
Format : Address SE  
Explanation : The specified address is written into the Search Register in accordance  
with the current search address mode.  
When the Search command is sent to the player, the specified address is compared  
with the current address. The pick-up is moved so that the difference becomes 0.  
Upon reaching the specified address, the player enters the Pause mode in CD and the  
still mode in the others type discs and then returns the completed status message. If  
the player misses the specified address or can not find it out , an error message (E06  
or E12) is returned. However, if the disc program does not allow a time or chapter  
search, the player ignores the command and an error message (E04) is returned. And  
also, if the disc program does not allow a pause, the player ignores the command.  
The available address modes are listed below:  
LB-compatible  
Address Mode  
DVD  
CD  
X
VCD  
X
DVD  
FR (frame)  
TM (time)  
CH (chapter)  
TI (title)  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
BK (block)  
IX (index)  
TR (track)  
X
X
X
X
Sometimes, an Auto Stop command within a VCD Block Number Address misses the  
specified address. Depending upon when the command is sent, a playback address  
may be missed by a maximum of ten-blocks.  
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Command Descriptions  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
FR4500SE<CR>  
Searches to frame 4500  
Play mode  
Address Mode set = Frame  
R<CR>  
Still mode (DVD)  
CH5SE<CR>  
Searches to chapter 5  
Play mode  
Address mode set = Chapter  
R<CR>  
Still mode  
TR2SE<CR>  
Searches to track 2  
Play mode  
Address mode set = Track  
R<CR>  
Still mode (VCD)  
IX902SE<CR>  
Searches to index 2, track 9 Play mode  
Address mode set = Index  
Pause mode (CD)  
R<CR>  
5.17 Search & Play  
Function :  
Format  
Searchs to specified address and starts to play immediately in the Play  
mode.  
:
(Address) SL  
Explanation : Frist of all, the specified address is written in suitable register of the  
player according to Address mode. Then it compared the address with the current  
address. The pick-up is moved so that the difference becomes 0.  
The player plays a disc immediately from there after reached to the specific address.  
In case the player misses the address or can not find out, it returnes error code (E06  
or E12). And if Frame has been selected in Address Mode, the player does not  
execute the command.  
The available address modes are listed below:  
LB-compatible  
Address Mode  
DVD  
CD  
X
VCD  
X
DVD  
FR (frame)  
TM (time)  
CH (chapter)  
TI (title)  
X
X
X
X
X
X
BK (block)  
IX (index)  
TR (track)  
X
X
X
X
Execution :  
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Command String  
CH5SL<CR>  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
Play mode  
R<CR>  
Search Chapter 5 and Play  
mode.  
TR2SL<CR>  
R<CR>  
Search Track 2 and Play  
mode.  
5.18 Stop Marker  
Function :  
Stop Marker is set to the specified address  
Format : Address SM  
Explanation : The specified address is written into the Mark-Frame Register or  
Mark-Chapter Register in accordance with the address specification flag. The player  
returns the completed status message immediately.  
The Stop Marker is cleared when the player reaches the marked address via a Play  
command, a Multi-Speed operation or other action. The player enters the Pause  
mode (CD) or the Still mode (other disc types) with no messages returned. However,  
if the disc program does not allow a pause, the player ignores the command.  
A Time Code or Chapter Number request notes whether or not the player reached a  
marked address. The Clear and Reject commands remove the marker.  
The Stop Marker is the same in functionality as the Play or Multi-Speed Auto Stop  
commands. The primary difference is when the status message is returned. The  
Multi-Speed Auto Stop command returns the completed status message when the  
player reaches the marked address while the Stop Marker command returns the  
message as soon as the Stop Marker is set.  
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Command Descriptions  
The available address modes are listed below:  
LB-compatible  
Address Mode  
DVD  
CD  
X
VCD  
X
DVD  
X
X
X
FR (frame)  
TM (time)  
CH (chapter)  
TI (title)  
X
X
X
X
X
BK (block)  
IX (index)  
TR (track)  
X
X
X
X
X
Sometimes, an Auto Stop command within a VCD Block Number Address misses the  
specified address. Depending upon when the command is sent, a playback address  
may be missed by a maximum of a few ten-blocks.  
Execution :  
Command String  
TM0325SMPL<CR> R<CR>  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
Pause mode to Play mode  
Multi-Speed mode  
Play mode  
MF<CR>  
PL<CR>  
R<CR>  
R<CR>  
plays to 3 minutes 25 seconds  
Þ Still mode  
5.19 Lead-Out Symbol  
Function :  
Format  
Lead-Out is set for an address  
LO Command <CR>  
:
Explanation : This symbol can be used in place of a time code or a frame number as  
a target address for the Search or Auto Stop functions.  
If the player has read the Table of Contents (TOC) from a disc, the Lead-Out Address  
or a Frame Number can be translated into the time of a lead-out.  
The Lead-Out Search command on a CD or VCD disc stops the player at the end of a  
program area prior to the read-out area while the Lead-Out Search command on a  
DVD disc stops the player at the end of this title.  
NOTE: On a VCD disc, the search address is set at several seconds prior to the lead-  
out point because the Lead-Out command requires the player to read video data in  
advance.  
Execution :  
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Command String  
LOSE<CR>  
?T<CR>  
Status Return  
R<CR>  
13642<CR>  
R<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
Search mode to Still mode  
Time code in program end area  
LOPL<CR>  
Continue playing to lead-out and  
then return R<CR>  
5.20 Clear  
Function :  
Clears the digit buffer or mode  
Format : CL  
Explanation : The command clears the digit buffer content (input value) and returns the  
completed status message immediately.  
The command releases the Auto Stop or the Stop Marker modes and returns the  
completed status message immediately. After the commands are released, the player  
begins normal playback. But the command does not release Multi Speed command.  
The command releases the Repeat mode and execution of Command Stuck.  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
FR22000CL2300SE<CR> searches to frame 2300 Play mode  
R<CR>  
R<CR>  
R<CR>  
Still mode  
TM500SMPL<CR>  
CL<CR>  
Play with Stop Marker  
Stop Marker is released and  
player begins normal playback  
5.21 Frame (DVD)  
Function :  
Format : FR  
Address specification flag is set to frame  
Explanation : Address assignment proceeds frame by frame. All subsequent  
addresses are handled as a frame number.  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
FR123450SE<CR> searches to frame 123450 Play mode to Search mode  
R<CR>  
Still mode  
[maximum number of frames is 7-digits in length (# # # # # # #)]  
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Command Descriptions  
5.22 Block Number (CD, VCD)  
Function :  
Address specification flag is set to block  
Format : BK  
Explanation : Address assignment proceeds by block. All subsequent addresses are  
handled as a block number.  
The Block refers to a physical block within a CD or a VCD. The physical block  
consists of 75 frames or blocks per second (different from traditional Video Frames).  
But the player can not Block Number search with VCD disc.  
Please refer to 8.10 Serial Use Address Flag.  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
BK243020SE<CR>  
searches to 24 minutes, Play mode to Search mode  
30 seconds, 20 blocks  
R<CR>  
Pause mode  
5.23 Time (except disc which time code is not recorded)  
Function : Address specification flag is set to time  
Format : TM  
Explanation : Address assignment proceeds by time code. All subsequent addresses  
are handled as a time code.  
Please refer to 8.10 Serial Use Address Flag.  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
TM12345SE<CR>  
Play mode to Search mode  
searches to 123 minutes,  
45 seconds  
R<CR>  
Still mode  
[maximum number of frames is 7-digits in length (# # # # # # #)]  
5.24 Chapter (DVD)  
Function :  
Format : CH  
Address flag is set to chapter  
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Explanation : Address assignment proceeds by chapter number. All subsequent  
addresses are handled as a chapter number. If the chapter number is not recorded on  
the disc, an error message is returned.  
Please refer to 8.10 Serial Use Address Flag.  
Execution :  
Command String  
CH23SE<CR>  
Status Return  
searches to chapter 23  
R<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
Play mode to Search mode  
Still mode  
5.25 Title (DVD)  
Function :  
Address flag is set to title  
Format : TI  
Explanation : Address assignment proceeds by title. All subsequent addresses are  
handled as a title number.  
Please refer to 8.10 Serial Use Address Flag.  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
TI5SE<CR>  
searches to Title 5  
R<CR>  
Play mode to Search mode  
Still mode  
5.26 Index (CD, VCD)  
Function :  
Address flag is set to index  
Format : IX  
Explanation : Address assignment proceeds by index. All subsequent addresses are  
handled as an index number.  
Please refer to 8.10 Serial Use Address Flag.  
Execution :  
Command String  
IX1204SE<CR>  
Status Return  
searches to index 4, track 12 Play mode to Search mode  
R<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
Pause mode (CD)  
5.27 TRACK (CD, VCD)  
Function :  
Address flag is set to track  
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Command Descriptions  
Format : TR  
Explanation : Address assignment proceeds by track. All subsequent addresses are  
handled as a track number.  
Please refer to 8.10 Serial Use Address Flag.  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return  
searches to track 15  
R<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
TR15SE<CR>  
Play mode to Search mode  
Pause mode  
5.28 Select Subtitle (DVD)  
Function :  
Set Subtitle  
Format : Integer SU  
Explanation : The command sets the subtitle (caption). The player allows up to 32  
subtitles for playback. If an unavailable track is selected, an error message (E06) is  
returned.  
5.29 Select Audio (DVD)  
Function : Select Audio  
Format : Integer AU  
Explanation : The command selects the audio channel (audio track). The player  
allows up to 8 audio channels for playback. If an unavailable track is selected, an  
error message (E06) is returned.  
NOTE: If the setting is 0, the audio mute is ON.  
5.30 Select Aspect  
Format  
:
Select Aspect Ratio  
Function : Integer AP  
Explanation : The command sets the Aspect Ratio for playback. The three ratios are  
Pan & Scan, Letter Box or Wide. If a disc does not offer video output options, an  
error message (E04) is returned.  
Argument  
1
Aspect Ratio (Video output)  
Pan & Scan  
2
3
Letter Box  
Wide  
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5.31 Select Angle (DVD)  
Function :  
Select Angle  
Format : Integer AG  
Explanation : The command selects a viewing angle. The player allows up to 9  
angles for playback. If an unavailable angle is selected, an error message (E04 or  
E06) is returned.  
5.32 Select Parental-Level (DVD)  
Function :  
Set Parental Level  
Format : Integer PT  
Explanation : The command sets the parental level. The player allows up to 8 levels  
for playback. If an unavailable level is selected, an error message is returned.  
5.33 Audio Control  
Function :  
Control Audio Output  
Format : Integer AD  
Explanation : The command allows changes to the audio output from the default  
value (7) then returns the completed status message. The player resets to the default  
value when the tray opens or when the power recycles.  
NOTE: The player automatically resets the audio control to 3 (Audio 1),when it  
powers on.  
The output channel assignment for each integer (argument) is listed below:  
Argument  
DVD6e  
CD1  
Off  
---  
VCD  
Off  
---  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Off  
Audio 2  
Audio 3  
Audio 1  
Off  
---  
---  
---  
---  
Off  
L
Off  
L
Audio 5  
Audio 6  
Audio 4  
R
R
Stereo  
Stereo  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
e Includes LB compatible DVD  
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Command Descriptions  
5AD<CR>  
R<CR>  
audio output = Stereo becomes  
audio output = Audio 5, L-ch  
5.34 Video Control  
Function :  
Video switch is turned ON / OFF  
Format : Integer VD  
Explanation : The command switches the video output on or off then returns the  
completed status message. The default value is 1 (video switch ON).  
The squelch switch adjusts the video output when the video control is ON (during  
playback). If the player is in Park, Search or Pause mode, the video squelch is OFF  
and the color background is displayed.  
When the Video Control is set to 0 (OFF), the video is squelched at all times.  
Argument  
Function  
OFF  
Video Switch  
OFF  
0
1
ON  
ON  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
0VD<CR>  
R<CR>  
Video Switch = ON to  
Video Switch = OFF  
5.35 Display Control  
Function :  
Character display is turned ON / OFF  
Format : Integer DS  
Explanation : The player rewrites the Display Control Register (argument) then  
returns the completed status message. The default register value is 0 (display  
switched OFF). Arguments can display User's Area Characters, Title Number, Time  
Code, Chapter Number and Audio Output information.  
NOTE: Argument 2 through 6 are available to display with Remote control unit.  
When DVD disc is played, the order of the display changing is 2, 6, 3, 4, 5 and OFF.  
In case when CD or VCD disc is played, the order is 2, 3, 4, OFF.  
If Argument 1 is set through 232C command, the display changing is restricted with  
this command, so the display on the screen is not changed with Remote control unit.  
Argument  
0
Function  
OFF  
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1
2
3
4
5
6
Displays user’s area that is set by Register A  
Title, chapter, track number, length of play, etc.  
Play time or remain time of each chapter  
Play time or remain time of each title  
Audio and Subtitle information and Transfer rate etc  
Add frame number to ARG.2 display  
SQUELCH SW  
VIDEO SW  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
DEMODULATOR  
SQUELCH CONTROL  
SQUELCH SW  
VIDEO CONTROL  
DISPLAY SW  
CHARACTER  
GENERATOR  
FRAME No.  
TIME No.  
CHAPTER No.  
TRACK No., TITLE No.  
DISPLAY CONTROL  
USER’S  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
1DS<CR>  
Display Switch = OFF to  
Display Switch = ON  
Display condition is set on Register  
A
R<CR>  
3DS<CR>  
DS<CR>  
R<CR>  
R<CR>  
Display condition = 3  
Display Switch = OFF  
5.36 Key Lock  
Function :  
The key lock switch is turned ON / OFF  
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Command Descriptions  
Format : Integer KL  
Explanation : The command enables/disables the remote control, the external switch  
including power control functin, mouse and accessing to the front panel buttons. The  
default value is 0 (OFF) thus the player is unlocked.  
If the key lock switch is set to 1, all buttons (front panel including power and remote  
control) external switch control including power control and mouse control are  
disabled. Use this setting for a PC-controlled player to lessen interference from  
outside sources such as remote control units.  
If the key lock switch is set to 2, only the tray open button/key is disabled and the OP  
command no longer controls the tray. Thus, after powering off the player, the locked  
tray protects the disc from unauthorized personnel.  
Argument  
0
Function  
Unlock  
1
2
Locks all keys include power  
Locks only tray open  
Execution :  
Command String  
1KL<CR>  
Status Return  
R<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
Key Lock ON  
OKL<CR>  
2KL<CR>  
R<CR>  
R<CR>  
Key Lock OFF (unlocked)  
Tray Open Lock ON  
5.37 Stack Group Set (DVD)  
Function :  
Set Stack Group (Video Blackboard Stack or Barcode/Command  
Stack)  
Format : Integer GP  
Explanation : The command sets the stack group (Video Blackboard Stack or  
Barcode/Command Stack) for execution or access. It is added in conjunction with the  
BS (BARCODE/COMMAND STACK PLAY) or the VS (VIDEO BLACKBOARD  
DISPLAY) command (see following sections).  
1 to 300, decimal system integer number is used in its argument.  
5.38 Barcode /Command Stack Play (DVD)  
Function :  
Execute Barcode/Command Stack from specific step  
Format : Integer BS  
Explanation : The command executes the Barcode/Command stack group from  
specific step after the GP command specifies the group number.  
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Error E06 is returned from a player in case BS command is issued with GP command  
that has unknown group number.  
1 to 300, decimal system integer number is used in its argument.  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
25GP16BS<CR> R<CR>  
Execute from group 25/step 16  
5.39 Video Blackboard Display (DVD)  
Function :  
Execute Video Blackboard Display (displays a graphic or character)  
Format : Integer VS  
Explanation : The command presents the video blackboard display after the GP  
command specifies the group number. If the option is set to 0, the group graphics or  
characters are displayed on the screen. Settings between 1 and 300 cause the player  
to display the specified graphic or character only.  
Error E06 is returned from a player in case BS command is issued with GP command  
that has unknown group number.  
NOTE: Graphics or characters display automatically if the drawing/text is flagged  
with the Auto Display command.  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
25GPOVS<CR> R<CR>  
If Group 25 is available then it  
displays automatically  
25GP32VS<CR> R<CR>  
Displays step 32 (graphic or  
character) from Group 25  
5.40 Video Blackboard Clear  
Function :  
Clears Video Blackboard Display  
Format : CB  
Explanation : The command clears graphics and characters that was displayed after  
GP or/and VS command with specific group and step.  
In case any graphics and characters that is not displayed after issuing GP or/and VS  
command with specific group and step, the execution is canceled with this command.  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
CB<CR>  
R<CR>  
Clear the video blackboard display  
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Command Descriptions  
5.41 Blackboard / Stack Data Upload  
Function :  
Reads the data in the player : Blackboard data, Barcode data, Stack  
data  
Format : BU  
Explanation : The player sends the data to the computer after the command while it is  
Park mode.  
The Communication flows as shown in below.  
Flow of the communication :  
(N=8420)  
Computer  
DVD-V7200  
---BU<CR>--->  
<---R<CR>----  
<--1st byte data--  
<--2nd byte data--  
~
<--(N-1)th byte data--  
<--Nth byte data<CR>--  
<---R<CR>----  
Format of the data :  
BP  
Contents  
(1) Total number of the transfer data  
(fixed number = 20e4H)  
(2) The version of this data format  
(fixed value)  
Numbers of bytes  
2 bytes  
0 - 1  
2 - 3  
2 bytes  
4 - 5  
6 - 7  
(3) Barcode #1 Search Pointer  
Barcode #2 Search Pointer  
~
2 bytes  
2 bytes  
~
~
600 - 601  
602 - 603  
604 - 605  
606 - 607  
608 - 609  
610 - 611  
~
Barcode #299 Search Pointer  
Barcode #300 Search Pointer  
(4) Number of Next Barcode Data  
(5) Number of Next Barcode Group  
(6) Blackboard #1 Search Pointer  
Blackboard #2 Search Pointer  
~
2 bytes  
2 bytes  
2 bytes  
2 bytes  
2 bytes  
2 bytes  
~
1204 - 1205  
Blackboard #299 Search Pointer  
2 bytes  
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1206 - 1207  
Blackboard #300 Search Pointer  
2 bytes  
2 bytes  
1208 - 1209 (7) Number of Next Blackboard Data  
1210 - 1211 (8) Number of Next Blackboard Group  
1212 - 1213 (9) Number of Next Blackboard Unit  
1214 - 1215 (10) Next Data Address  
2 bytes  
2 bytes  
2 bytes  
1216 - 8415 (11) Barcode & Blackboard Data  
8416 - 8419 (12) Checksum  
7200 bytes  
4 bytes  
(1) Fixed data  
:
It indicates the total data bytes of this transfer with HEX digit.  
20e4H = 8420  
(2) Fixed data  
:
It indicates the version of this data format. It is (0000H) now. When it will be  
revised, it will be changed. Do not change its digits by users.  
(3)  
It indicates the head address of the #Nth Barcode / Command Stack data. The head  
address is relative address. Base address is (BP = 1216). (BP = 1216) is the head byte  
of Barcode & Blackboard Data in this data format.  
(N = 1 ~ 300)  
If the data of #Nths is not, it shows (ffffH).  
(4)  
(5)  
(6)  
It indicates the numbers of the registerd Barcode / Command Stacks.  
It is available from 0 to 299. And it shows with HEX digit.  
It indicates the group number of the next Barcode / Command Stack.  
It is available from 0 to 299. And it shows with HEX digit.  
It indicates the head address of the #Nth Blackboard data. The head address is  
relative address. Base address is (BP = 1216). (BP = 1216) is the head byte of  
Barcode & Blackboard Data in this data format.  
(N = 1 ~ 300)  
If the data of #Nths is not, it shows (ffffH).  
(7)  
(8)  
(9)  
It indicates the numbers of the registerd Picture / Text.  
It is available from 0 to 299. And it shows with HEX digit.  
It indicates the group number of the next Picture / Text.  
It is available from 0 to 299. And it shows with HEX digit.  
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It indicates the umber of the next Picture / Text.  
It is available from 0 to 299. And it shows with HEX digit.  
(10)  
It indicates the head address of the next Barcode / Command Stack data or Picture /  
Text data. The head address is relative address. Base address is (BP = 1216). (BP =  
1216) is the head byte of Barcode & Blackboard Data in this data format.  
(11)  
(12)  
It is the body of the data.  
It is the checksum of the data. It indicates the result of added up from BP 0 to BP  
8415. It shows with HEX (double word).  
Format of Barcode / Command Stack data in the data :  
The length of Barcode / Command Stack data is 16 bytes. This is a fixed length. Each  
byte is made up with (aH : Upper nibble) and one digit of the Barcode Command  
(Lower nibble). The Barcode Command length is available up to 16 - digits. If the  
command length is less than 16 - digits, it fills with (00H).  
Example:  
Segment Play Command : Title 02, from Frame 3600 to Frame 4800  
> 4020036000048007  
BP  
Data  
Explanations  
1216 + BARCODE_SRP #n a4H  
+ 1  
+ 2  
a0H  
a2H  
a0H  
a0H  
a3H  
a6H  
a0H  
a0H  
a0H  
a0H  
a4H  
a8H  
a0H  
a0H  
a7H  
+ 3  
+ 4  
+ 5  
+ 6  
+ 7  
+ 8  
+ 9  
+ 10  
+ 11  
+ 12  
+ 13  
+ 14  
+ 15  
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*BARCODE_SRP #n : Barcode #n Search Pointer  
Outline of Barcode Command : Barcode Command has these formats as follows.  
DVD 4 digits command (Set the player, the video and the audio control)  
DVD 6 digits command (Set the attribute control)  
DVD 10 digits command (Chapter Search Command)  
DVD 12 digits command (Chapter Segment Play Command)  
DVD 14 digits command (Frame Search Command)  
DVD 16 digits command (Segment Play Command)  
LB compatible 4 digits command (Set the player, the video and the audio control)  
LB compatible 6 digits command (Chapter Search Command)  
LB compatible 8 digits command (Chapter Segment Play Command)  
LB compatible 10 digits command (Frame Search and Time Search Command)  
LB compatible 14 digits command (Frame segment Play and Time Segment Play)  
LB compatible 16 digits command (Special Effect Frame Segment Play)  
NOTE: Follows two command functions in Barcode / Command Stack are not  
regulated in Barcode Format. So those are regulated as follows.  
1) The mark of the end of group : The first byte is (ffH), the others are (00H).  
2) REPEAT  
: (49a3H)  
*Refer the details to the Barcode Format.  
Format of Blackboard ; Picture data in the data :  
The length of Blackboard ; PIcture data is 24 bytes. This is a fixed length.  
Example :  
Displays the picture compulsively.  
Title 02, from Frame 3600 to Frame 4800. And GROUP 01, UNIT 03, Rectangle: the  
coordinates are (24, 36), (260, 200). Inside of the rectangle fills with blue.  
BP  
Data  
Explanations  
1216 + BARCODE_SRP #n 46H  
Means “F”, indicates the ID of Picture.  
+ 1  
04H  
(1) Display mode ; This is a Forced  
display.  
+ 2  
+ 3  
+ 4  
+ 5  
+ 6  
02H  
00H  
00H  
0eH  
10H  
The starting Title number  
The starting Address number (MSB)  
The starting Address number  
The starting Address number  
The starting Address number (LSB)  
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+ 7  
+ 8  
02H  
00H  
00H  
12H  
c0H  
00H  
01H  
00H  
03H  
71H  
00H  
00H  
18H  
01H  
04H  
24H  
c8H  
The ending Title number  
The ending Address number (MSB)  
The ending Address number  
The ending Address number  
The ending Address number (LSB)  
The number of Group  
+ 9  
+ 10  
+ 11  
+ 12  
+ 13  
+ 14  
+ 15  
+ 16  
+ 17  
+ 18  
+ 19  
+ 20  
+ 21  
+ 22  
+ 23  
The number of Group  
The number of Unit  
The number of Unit  
(2) The kind of Picture, color  
The width of line  
The starting point of Picture, X (MSB)  
The starting point of Picture, X (LSB)  
The ending point of Picture, X (MSB)  
The ending point of Picture, X (LSB)  
The ending point of Picture, Y  
The ending point of Picture, Y  
*BARCODE_SRP #n : Barcode #n Search Pointer  
(1) Display mode :  
00H  
01H  
02H  
03H  
04H  
05H  
0dH  
: The player do not anything.  
: Pauses at the starting Address.  
: Displays “*” while the player is in registered Address.  
: Pauses and displays “*” while the player is in registered Address.  
: Forced displays the picture.  
: Pauses and forced displays the picture.  
: Pauses at the address just before registered Address.  
(2) The kind of Picture, color  
:
bit7, 6, 5 : The kind of Picture  
0 : There is no Picture.  
1 : Text  
2 : Line  
3 : Rectangle  
4 : Ellipse  
5 : Circle  
bit4, 3, 2 : The kind of color  
0 : White  
1 : Black  
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2 : Gray  
3 : Red  
4 : Blue  
5 : Green  
6 : Yellow  
7 : Orange  
bit1, 0 : Paint mode  
0 : Only frame  
1 : The frame with filled color in inside it.  
2 : The frame with filled color in outside it.  
Format of Blackboard ; Text data in the data :  
The length of Blackboard ; Text data is a flexible length, from 22 bytes up to 341  
bytes.  
Example :  
Displays the text compulsively.  
Title 02, from Frame 3600 to Frame 4800. And GROUP 01, UNIT 03, Text in 3rd  
line.  
BP  
Data  
Explanations  
1216 + BARCODE_SRP #n 54H  
Means “T”, indicates the ID of Picture.  
+ 1  
04H  
(1) Display mode ; This is a Forced  
display.  
+ 2  
+ 3  
+ 4  
+ 5  
+ 6  
+ 7  
+ 8  
+ 9  
+10  
+11  
+12  
+13  
+14  
+15  
+16  
+ 17  
02H  
00H  
00H  
0eH  
10H  
02H  
00H  
00H  
12H  
c0H  
00H  
01H  
00H  
03H  
00H  
40H  
The starting Title number  
The starting Address number (MSB)  
The starting Address number  
The starting Address number  
The starting Address number (LSB)  
The ending Title number  
The ending Address number (MSB)  
The ending Address number  
The ending Address number  
The ending Address number (LSB)  
The number of Group  
The number of Group  
The number of Unit  
The number of Unit  
The starting point of Text (MSB)  
The starting point of Text (LSB)  
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+ 18  
+ 19  
+ 20  
~
00H  
44H  
42H  
~
The ending point of Text (MSB)  
The ending point of Text (LSB)  
Text data  
~
+ m - 1  
+ m  
6bH  
ffH  
Text data  
0xff  
*BARCODE_SRP #n : Barcode #n Search Pointer  
* 20 < m < 341  
Text data includes the blanks. If your text has spaces, the player memorizes whole texts  
with spaces from the 1st character to the last character.  
(1) Display mode :  
00H  
01H  
02H  
03H  
04H  
05H  
0dH  
: The player do not anything.  
: Pauses at the starting Address.  
: Displays “*” while the player is in registered Address.  
: Pauses and displays “*” while the player is in registered Address.  
: Forced displays the picture.  
: Pauses and forced displays the picture.  
: Pauses at the address just before registered Address.  
Execution :  
Command String  
BU<CR>  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
Park mode  
R<CR>  
20e40010...  
.026743<CR>  
Receives the command and starts  
the transfer of the data, 8420 bytes.  
It ends with <CR>.  
R<CR>  
5.42 Blackboard / Stack Data Download  
Function :  
Sends the data to the player : Blackboard data, Barcode data, Stack  
data  
Format : BD  
Explanation : The Blackboard / Stack data is written in the player from the computer  
after received the command while it is Park mode.  
Refer to the descriptions of Blackboard / Stack Data Upload.  
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The Communication flows as follows.  
Flow of the communication :  
(N=8420)  
Computer  
DVD-V7200  
---BU<CR>--->  
<---R<CR>----  
--1st byte data-->  
--2nd byte data-->  
~
--(N-1)th byte data-->  
--Nth byte data<CR>-->  
<---R<CR>----  
Execution :  
Command String  
BD<CR>  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
Park mode  
R<CR>  
Receives the command and starts  
the receiving data, 8420 bytes. It  
ends with <CR>.  
20e40010....0  
26743<CR>  
R<CR>  
5.43 Weekly Timer Data Upload  
Function :  
Reads the data of the Weekly Timer in the player.  
Format : WU  
Explanation : The player sends the data to the computer after the command while it is  
Park mode.  
The Communication flows as follows.  
Flow of the communication :  
Computer  
DVD-V7200  
---WU<CR>--->  
<---R<CR>----  
<--1st byte data--  
<--2nd byte data--  
~
<--75th byte data--  
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Command Descriptions  
<--76th byte data<CR>--  
<---R<CR>----  
Format of the data :  
BP  
Contents  
Numbers of bytes  
2 bytes  
0 - 1  
(1) Total number of the transfer data.  
(fixed number = 004cH)  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
(2) Set the mode on Monday  
1 bytes  
1 bytes  
1 bytes  
1 bytes  
1 bytes  
1 bytes  
1 bytes  
(3) Set the hour of Turning on on Mon.  
Set the minute of Turning on on Mon.  
(4) Set the hour of Turning off on Mon.  
Set the minute of Turning off on Mon.  
(5) 00 (fixed data = 00H)  
(6) The upper digit of Title number or  
Stack group number that is searched on  
Mon. Set it with BCD.  
9
The lower digit of Titke number of  
Stack group number that is searched on  
Mon. Set it with BCD.  
1 bytes  
1 bytes  
1 bytes  
10  
11  
(7) The upper digit of Chapter number  
that is searched on Mon. Set it with  
BCD.  
The lower digit of Chapter number that  
is searched on Mon. Set it with BCD.  
12  
~
(2) Set the mode on Tuesday.  
(3) - (7) ~  
1 bytes  
~
22  
~
(2) Set the mode on Wednesday.  
(3) - (7) ~  
1 bytes  
~
32  
~
(2) Set the mode on Thursday.  
(3) - (7) ~  
1 bytes  
~
42  
~
(2) Set the mode on Friday.  
(3) - (7) ~  
1 bytes  
~
52  
~
(2) Set the mode on Saturday.  
(3) - (7) ~  
1 bytes  
~
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
(2) Set the mode on Sunday.  
(3) Set the hour of Turning on on Sun.  
Set the minute of Turning on on Sun.  
(4) Set the hour of Turning off on Sun.  
Set the minute of Turning off on Sun.  
1 bytes  
1 bytes  
1 bytes  
1 bytes  
1 bytes  
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67  
68  
(5) 00 (fixed data = 00H)  
1 bytes  
1 bytes  
(6) The upper digit of Title number or  
Stack group number that is searched on  
Sun. Set it with BCD.  
69  
The lower digit of Titke number of  
Stack group number that is searched on  
Sun. Set it with BCD.  
1 bytes  
70  
71  
(7) The upper digit of Chapter number  
that is searched on Sun. Set it with BCD.  
1 bytes  
1 bytes  
4 bytes  
The lower digit of Chapter number that  
is searched on Sun. Set it with BCD.  
72 - 75  
Checksum  
(1) Fixed data  
:
It indicates the total data bytes of this transfer with HEX digit.  
004cH = 76  
(2)  
The number that indicates the player mode when the player turns on is written in  
here. It specifies the player mode as follows.  
Upper nibble of it  
4
8
: The player will seek the Title and Chapter that is written in the data.  
: The palyer will execute the Stack that is specified in the data.  
Lower nibble of it (This indicates the day)  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
: Monday  
: Tuesday  
: Wednesday  
: Thursday  
: Friday  
: Saturday  
: Sunday  
(3)  
(4)  
It indicates the hour that the player power will be turned on. Basically, the hour is  
used with the minute and is expressed with 00 through 23. The ffH means the hour is  
not written in it.  
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Command Descriptions  
It indicates the minute of the player power will be turned on. Basically, the minute is  
used with the hour and is expressed with 00 through 59. The ffH means the minute is  
not written in it.  
(5) Fixed data  
00H  
:
(6)  
(7)  
(8)  
It indicates the upper and lower digit of Title number or Stack group number  
according to the player mode that is written in it. (Refer to (2)) When the upper  
nibble of the mode is 4, it indicates Title number. When 8, it indicates Stack group  
number. It is showen with BCD.  
It indicates the upper and lower digit of Chapter number or Stack group number  
according to the player mode that is written in it. (Refer to (2)) When the upper  
nibble of the mode is 4, it indicates Chapter number. When 8, it fixed 00H (upper)  
and 01H (lower). It is showen with BCD.  
It is the checksum of the data. It indicates the result of added up from BP 0 to BP 71.  
It is showen with HEX (double word).  
Example :  
Monday, Turning on at 8:30, and turning off at 17:20. Seek Title 20th Chapter 5th.  
Tuesday, Turning on at 9:30 only. Execute Stack group 123.  
BP  
0
Data  
00H  
4cH  
40H  
08H  
30H  
17H  
20H  
00H  
00H  
20H  
00H  
05H  
81H  
09H  
30H  
ffH  
Explanations  
1
2
The mode of Monday  
3
8 o’clock (Hour of turning on )  
30 minutes (Minute of turning on)  
17 o’clock (Hour of turning off)  
20 ninutes (Minute of turning on)  
Fixed data  
4
5
6
7
8
The upper digit of Title number  
The lower digit of Title number  
The upper digit of Chapter number  
The lower digit of Chapter number  
The mode of Tuesday  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
9 o’clock  
30 minutes  
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16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
~
ffH  
00H  
01H  
23H  
00H  
01H  
Fixed data  
The upper digit of Stack group  
The lower digit of Stack group  
Fixed data  
Fixed data  
~
~
Execution :  
Command String  
WU<CR>  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
Park mode  
R<CR>  
004c4008...  
.001ab6<CR>  
Receives the command and starts  
the transfer of the data, 76 bytes. It  
ends with <CR>.  
R<CR>  
5.44 Weekly Timer Data Download  
Function :  
Sends the data of the Weekly Timer to the player.  
Format : WD  
Explanation : The Weekly Timer data is written in the player from the computer after  
received the command while it is Park mode.  
Refer to the descriptions of Weekly Timer Data Upload.  
The Communication flows as follows.  
Flow of the communication :  
Computer  
DVD-V7200  
---WD<CR>--->  
<---R<CR>----  
--1st byte data-->  
--2nd byte data-->  
~
--75th byte data-->  
--76th byte data<CR>-->  
<---R<CR>----  
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Command Descriptions  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
Park mode  
WD<CR>  
R<CR>  
Receives the command and starts  
the transfer of the data, 76 bytes. It  
ends with <CR>.  
004c4008....0  
01ab6<CR>  
R<CR>  
5.45 Text File Data Upload  
Function :  
Reads the data of the Text File data from the player.  
Format : UU  
Explanation : The Weekly Timer data is written in the player from the computer after  
received the command while it is Park mode. It ends with <EOF(End Of File: 1aH)>  
Unless the player displayes the Text File, it returns Error code.  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
UU<CR>  
While Text File is been displaying  
R<CR>  
Receives the command and starts  
the transfer of all the Text File data  
from the player. It ends with  
<EOF>.  
PIONEER  
ANNOUNCED  
NEW  
INDUSTRIAL  
DVD-VIDEO  
PLAYER  
On February  
2,  
1999,  
Pioneer New  
Media  
Technologie  
s,  
Inc.  
unveiled  
its  
.........  
or  
registered  
trademarks  
of  
their  
respective  
owners.  
<EOF>  
R<CR>  
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Current Address Request Descriptions  
6.  
CURRENT PLAYER CONDITION REQUEST DESCRIPTIONS  
6.1 P-Block Number Request  
Function :  
The command returns information for the following volume groups:  
DVD – Title Numbers, Chapter Numbers, Time  
LB Compatible DVD (CAV) – Title, Chapter, CAV Frame Numbers  
LB compatible DVD (CLV) – Title, Chapter, CLV Time  
CD/VCD – Track Numbers, Index Numbers, Time, Block Numbers  
Format : ?A  
Explanation : The P-Block Number Request command sent to a DVD disc groups  
title numbers, chapter numbers and time code information together and returns the  
data in a single report. When the command is sent to a LB-compatible DVD disc, the  
player returns title numbers, chapter numbers and CAV frame numbers or CLV time  
codes. A request sent to a CD/VCD disc returns track numbers, index numbers,  
block numbers and time codes.  
The continuous frame count information may be missing from a report if the P-Block  
Number Request is sent while the player is in normal playback mode. The player  
does not update frame counts while processing this command. Rather than returning  
an incorrect frame count, the player does not provide the data.  
If the player is in Random Access Mode or is reading the lead-in/lead out area of the  
disc, the report contains correct values.  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
?A<CR>  
?A<CR>  
?A<CR>  
1201033545<CR>  
Play mode (CD)  
track 12, index 1, 3 minutes, 35  
seconds 45 blocks  
0135001247<CR>  
Play mode (DVD)  
title 1, chapter 35, 12 minutes, 47  
seconds  
0401002552<CR> title 4, chapter 1, frame 2552  
6.2  
Title/Track Number Request  
Function : Returns the current title/track number  
DVD  
CD/VCD :  
Format : ?R  
:
Title  
Track  
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Explanation : The player returns the contents of the Title/Track Number Register.  
The track number is a 2-digit integer. Correct values will not be shown unless the  
player is in Random Access Mode or is playing the lead-in/out area of the disc.  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
Play mode (CD)  
Player plays Track 12  
?R<CR> 12<CR>  
6.3  
Chapter Number Request (DVD)  
Function :  
Returns the current chapter number  
Format : ?C  
Explanation : The player returns the contents of the Chapter Number Register. The  
chapter number is a 2-digit integer. If a disc does not have any chapter numbers, the  
player returns an error message (E04). Correct values will not be shown unless the  
player is in Random Access Mode or is playing the lead-in/out area of the disc.  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
Play mode (CD)  
Player plays Chapter 12  
?C<CR>  
12<CR>  
6.4  
Time Code Request  
Function :  
Returns the current Time Code  
Format : ?T  
Explanation : The player returns the contents of the Current Time/Frame Register.  
If a DVD disc is playing, a 3-digit number is assigned for minutes and a 2-digit  
number is assigned for seconds.  
If a CD or VCD disc is playing, a 1-digit number is assigned for hours (fixed 0), a 2-  
digit number is assigned for minutes and a 2-digit number is assigned for seconds.  
If the player is in Random Access mode or if the player is reading the lead-in/lead-  
out area of the disc, the value returned is current and correct.  
If a disc does not have any time information, the player returns error message (E04).  
If a disc time code cannot be read correctly, the player retains the previous time code.  
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Current Address Request Descriptions  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
Play mode (VCD)  
?T<CR>  
?T<CR>  
03213<CR>  
11742<CR>  
32 minutes, 13 seconds  
117 minutes, 42 seconds  
6.5  
Index Number Request (CD, VCD)  
Function :  
Returns the current Index number  
Format : ?I  
Explanation : The player returns the current index number as a 4-digit integer.  
Correct values will not be shown unless the player is in Random Access Mode or is  
reading the lead-in/lead-out area of the disc.  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
?I<CR> 0102<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
Play mode  
track 1, index 2  
6.6  
Frame Number Request (DVD)  
Function :  
Returns the current frame number  
Format : ?F  
Explanation : The player returns the contents of the Current Frame Register.  
The player may experience a conflict between the command receiving/handling and  
the frame number updating. Thus, continuous frame numbers may not be available  
when the system is in Playback mode.  
If the command is sent to a disc that does not include frame numbers, the player  
returns an error message (E04).  
Current values will not be shown unless the player is in Random Access mode or is  
reading the lead-in/lead-out area of the disc.  
If a disc frame number cannot be read correctly, the player retains the previous value.  
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Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
?F<CR>  
0002047<CR>  
Play mode  
frame 2047  
?F<CR>  
0095010<CR>  
Play mode  
frame 950107  
6.7  
Block Number Request (CD, VCD)  
Function :  
Returns the current block number  
Format : ?B  
Explanation : The player returns the value of the current block number as a 7-digit  
integer. Current values will not be shown unless the player is in Random Access  
mode or is reading the lead-in/lead-out area of the disc.  
If a block number cannot be read correctly, the player retains the previous value.  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
?B<CR> 0115310<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
Play mode  
11 minutes, 53 seconds, 10 blocks  
6.8  
Total Frame Request (DVD)  
Function :  
Returns the current total frame number of the title  
Format : ?Y  
Explanation : The player returns the current total frame number of the title.  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
?Y<CR> 0124832<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
Play mode  
frame 124832  
6.9  
TOC Information Request (CD/VCD)  
Function : Returns the Table of Contents (TOC) information  
Format : ?Q  
Explanation : The player returns the track number of the first track, the track number  
of the last track and the absolute time of starting lead-out.  
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Current Address Request Descriptions  
Status information is returned in the following format:  
C1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8C9C10<CR>  
C1C2  
first track number  
C3C4  
last track number  
C5C6C7C8C9C10  
absolute time of starting lead-out  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
0109665544<CR> Play mode  
first track is 1, last track is 9, lead-  
?Q<CR>  
out time is 66 minutes, 55 seconds,  
44 blocks  
6.10 Disc Region Code Request  
Function :  
Returns the region code of the disc  
Format : ?G  
Explanation : The player returns the approved region code(s) designated by the disc.  
Each bit indicates each region in a returned byte from a player. Bit 0 (LSB) indicates  
region 1, bit 1 indicates region 2….., bit 5 indicates region 6. 0 shows the disc has its  
playability in its region.  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
?G<CR>  
F9<CR>  
Play mode  
Region code 2 and 3  
(=11111001B)  
C0<CR>  
?G<CR>  
Play mode  
Region code 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6  
(=11000000B)  
(ALL)  
6.11 DVD Disc Status Request  
Function :  
Returns the attributes of the DVD disc being played  
Format : ?V  
Explanation : The player returns the attributes of the DVD disc. If the disc is other  
than DVD, the player returns an error message (E04).  
Status information is returned in the following format:  
C1C2C3C4C5<CR>  
C1 Disc Mount  
0 = No  
1 = Yes  
X = Unknown  
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C2 Layer Structure 0 = Single  
C3 Path Type 0 = Parallel 1 = Opposite  
C4 Chapter Search 0 = Disable 1 = Available  
C5 Time Search 0 = Disable 1 = Available  
1 = Dual  
X = Unknown  
X = Unknown  
X = Unknown  
X = Unknown  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
?V<CR>  
?V<CR>  
0XXXX<CR>  
10010<CR>  
Disc is not mounted  
available Chapter search but  
disable Time search  
?V<CR>  
E04<CR>  
Error – except DVD disc loaded  
6.12 LD Disc Status Request (LB-compatible DVD)  
Function :  
Returns the attributes of the LD disc being played  
Format : ?D  
Explanation : The player returns the attributes of the LD disc. If the disc is other  
than LD or LB-compatible DVD, the player returns an error message (E04).  
Status information is returned in the following format:  
C1C2C3C4C5<CR>  
C1 Disc Mount  
0 = No  
1 = Yes  
X = Unknown  
X = Unknown  
X = Unknown  
X = Unknown  
X = Unknown  
C2 CAV/CVL  
0 = CAV  
0 (fixed)  
0 (fixed)  
0 = No  
1 = CLV  
C3  
C4 Disc Side  
Disc Size  
C5  
Chapter Code  
1 = Yes  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
?D<CR>  
?D<CR>  
?D<CR>  
0XXXX<CR>  
11001<CR>  
E04<CR>  
Disc is not mounted  
CLV disc with chapter code  
Error - CD or VCD disc loaded  
6.13 CD Disc Status Request  
Function :  
Returns the attributes of the CD disc being played  
Format : ?K  
Explanation  
The player returns the attributes of the CD disc. If the disc is other  
than CD, the player returns an error message (E04).  
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Current Address Request Descriptions  
Status information is returned in the following format:  
C1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8<CR>  
C1 Disc Mount 0 = No  
C2  
C3 Not Used  
C4  
1 = Yes  
X = Unknown  
Not Used  
X (fixed)  
X (fixed)  
X (fixed)  
X (fixed)  
0 = No  
Not Used  
C5 Not Used  
C6 VCD  
1 = Yes  
X = Unknown  
C7 Reserved  
C8 Reserved  
X (fixed)  
X (fixed)  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
?K<CR>  
?K<CR>  
?K<CR>  
0XXXXXXX<CR>  
1XX1XXXX<CR>  
E04<CR>  
Disc is not mounted  
CDV  
DVD  
6.14 Register A Set  
Function :  
The current setting of Resister A is rewritten  
Format : Integer RA  
Explanation : The command rewrites detailed display attributes into Register A. The  
player offers three settings:  
·
·
·
Frame Number/Time code  
Title, Chapter Number/Track Number  
User's Area  
Note: In case of DVD disc playback and selecting Frame Number/Time code, Frame  
Number is usually displayed on the screen. But in case of DVD disc and selecting both  
Frame Number/Time code and Time code(DVD), Time code is displayed. In case of  
CD or VCD disc playback, Time code is displayed both Frame Number/Time code or  
Time code selection.  
The available display combinations are listed in the following table (Default value is  
3):  
T&CH / Frame /  
Time  
(DVD)  
Argument Function  
User’s  
Track  
Time  
0
1
Display OFF  
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Frame Number (DVD)/Time Code  
(CD)  
2
Title & Chapter Number/Track  
Number  
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
3 (default) Frame Number (DVD) / Time Code  
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Title, Chapter, Frame/Track, Time  
4
5
User’s area  
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
User’s area + Argument 1  
User’s area + Argument 2  
User’s area + Argument 3  
Time Code (DVD, CD, VCD)  
Time Code (DVD, CD, VCD) +  
6
7
11  
13  
Title & Chapter Number/Track  
Number +  
User’s Area  
15  
17  
Time Code (DVD, CD, VCD) +  
User’s Area  
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
Time Code (DVD, CD, VCD) +  
Title & Chapter Number/Track  
Number +  
User’s Area  
The Display Control command turns ON and OFF the character displays. And this  
Register A Set command specifies what is displayed on the screen.  
FRAME#, TIME#  
CHAPTER#  
DISPLAY SQUELCH  
DISPLAY CONTROL  
USER’S DISPLAY  
REGISTER A  
The screen display positions are pictured below.  
Title/Chapter(Track) Time (Frame)  
Line 0  
Line 1  
2
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n  
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n  
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n  
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n  
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n  
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n  
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n  
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n  
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n  
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n  
Line 0 displays the Time Code/Frame Number and/or Title/Chapter/Track Number.  
The user’s area has lines numbered from 0 to 9, a total of 10 available lines. If line 0  
is designated to show system information, all following lines are not displayed.  
The player allows up to 320 characters (32 characters per each line with 10 lines  
available) to be displayed. Follow the instructions below to create a User’s Display:  
1. Select User's Display in Register A  
2. Set the display data using Print Character command  
3. Turn display switch ON (Set Display Control command)  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
1DS<CR>  
1RA<CR>  
R<CR>  
R<CR>  
Display Off to Display On  
Only frame number is displayed  
6.15 Register B Set  
Function :  
The current setting of Register B is rewritten  
Format : Integer RB  
Explanation : The command rewrites Audio and Video Squelch Switch attributes into  
Register B. The squelch switch is controlled automatically in accordance with  
operating mode of the player. However, by rewriting the contents of Register B, it is  
possible to invalidate the squelch switch except the squelch during seach.  
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Argument Function  
0 (default) Normal  
64  
Audio SQ invalid  
Video SQ invalid  
VD/AD SQ invalid  
128  
192  
6.16 Register D Set  
Function :  
The current setting of Register D is rewritten  
Format : Integer RD  
Explanation : Register D contains the termination setting of the serial communication  
(RS232). There are two choice: “CR”, “CR + LF”. The default of the Register D is 0.  
Argument  
Function  
0 (default) CR  
64  
CR + LF  
6.17 Print Character  
Function :  
Characters are written into the User's Display Area  
(Not to be issued simultaneously with other commands)  
Integer PR <CR>  
Format  
:
Character string <CR>  
Explanation : The command writes a character string for one line into the User  
Display Area (turn on the User Display Specification in Register A).  
Follow the instructions listed below to create printed characters.  
1. Specify the line number using an integer in the range 0 ~ 9  
2. Enter the command character PR  
3. Enter the terminate code <CR>  
4. Specify the character string to enter in the next command string  
(enter a character string up to 32 characters in length)  
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Current Address Request Descriptions  
Available characters are shown in the table below (from 20h through 9Fh):  
0
1
!
2
3
#
4
$
5
%
5
6
&
6
7
'
8
(
9
)
A
*
:
B
+
;
C
,
D
-
E
.
F
/
2
3
0
@
P
1
2
3
4
7
8
9
I
<
L
¥
L
=
M
]
>
N
^
n
~
Î
?
4
A
Q
a
B
R
b
C
S
c
D
T
d
E
U
e
F
G
W
g
H
X
h
J
K
[
O
_
o
*1  
Ï
5
V
f
Y
i
Z
j
6
k
m
}
7
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
Ç
×
ç
x
y
É
Ù
é
z
{ |  
C
D
E
F
À
Ð
à
Á
Ñ
á
Â
Ò
â
Ã
Ó
ã
Ä
Ô
ä
Å
Õ
å
Æ
Ö
æ
ö
È
Ø
è
Ê
Ú
ê
Ë
Û
ë
Ì
Ü
ì
Í
Ý
í
Þ
î
ß
ï
ð
ñ
ò
ó
ô
õ
÷
ø
ù
ú
û
ü
ý
þ
ÿ
*1 can not be used  
Execution :  
Command String  
4RA1DS<CR>  
4PR<CR>  
Status Return DVD-V7200  
R<CR>  
R<CR>  
Register A and Display control set  
Select Line 4  
*** DVD-V700 ***<CR> R<CR>  
Displays the characters like this  
***DVD-V700***  
6.18 Clear Screen  
Function :  
Format : CS  
Clears the characters shown in the User Display Area  
Explanation : The player clears all characters from the User Display area. To clear  
only a particular line, use the PRcommand to overwrite the line with spaces.  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
CS<CR>  
R<CR>  
R<CR>  
All lines are cleared  
Select line 3  
3PR<CR>  
HELLO!<CR> R<CR>  
Write letters on line 3, HELLO!  
Select line 3  
Clear only line 3  
3PR<CR>  
<CR>  
R<CR>  
R<CR>  
6.19 Real Time Clock Set  
Function :  
Sets the real time clock  
(Not to be issued simultaneously with other commands)  
Format : WW <CR>  
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7 Bytes integer <CR> (=YYMMDDWWHHMMSS<CR>)  
Explanation : The real time clock may be set using the following format:  
YY the last two digits of year  
MM  
month  
DD date  
WW day, 00 means Monday, 06 means Sunday  
HH hour 24-hour format  
MM minute  
SS second  
NOTE: Input the 7-Bytes integer as a single entry. If an integer is less than 7-Bytes  
in length, the player returns an error message.  
Execution :  
Command String  
WW<CR>  
Status Return DVD-V7200  
R<CR>  
Set Real Time Clock setting mode  
98040102083025<CR> R<CR>  
Sets Wednesday, April First,  
8:30:25 AM, 1998  
6.20 Advanced Feature Menu Set  
Function :  
The current setting of Industrial Player Menu is rewritten  
Format : Integer MS  
Explanation : The command rewrites the setting of Industrial Player Menu as like  
follows. Basically, the setting is expressed with some integer value. The value is  
made up with the sum of each argument you want. The default is 0 when the player  
was shipped. The player returns an error code if the command is issued when the  
player is showing Industrial Player Menu on the screen.  
The current setting is gotten with the Advanced Feature Menu Request command  
(?S).  
Argument  
Function  
Description  
0
1
1
2
WEEKLY TIMER  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ALL  
POWER ON START  
TITLE PLAY MODE  
REPEAT MODE  
4
SINGLE  
8
(0) OFF, (8) CHAPTER  
(16) TITLE, (24) DISC *1)  
16  
32  
64  
128  
BAUD RATE  
4800bps  
OFF  
9600bps  
ON  
TRAY LOCK  
BLACKBOARD LOCK  
OFF  
ON  
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256  
512  
STILL MODE  
FRAME  
FIELD  
Dynamic Range COMPression  
[9 option, OFF or 1 to 8 ]  
(0) OFF, (512) 1,  
(1024) 2, (2048) 4,  
~, (4096) 8  
1024  
2048  
4096  
8192  
16384  
32768  
MARK FRAME SQUELCH  
SQUELCH DURing SEARCH  
SYNC OUT  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
(DURING SQuelch)  
65536  
131072  
262144  
STACK MODE OSD  
SETUP LOCK (MOUSE)  
KEYBOARD *2)  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
JAPANESE  
ENGLISH  
*1): (TitlePlayMode +1)  
*2): This function is available to Japan model only.  
The setting value is calculated as follows.  
The value = 1 * (0 or 1) + 2 * (0 or 1) + 4 * (0 or 1) + ( 0 or 8 or 16 or 24) + 32 *  
(0 or 1) + 64 * (0 or 1) + 128 * (0 or 1) + 256 * (0 or 1) + 512 * (0 or  
1 to 8) + 8192 * (0 or 1) + 16384 * (0 or 1) + 32768 * (0 or 1) + 65536  
* (0 or 1) + 131072 * (0 or 1) + 262144 * (0 or 1)  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return DVD-V7200  
112MS<CR>  
R<CR>  
(The  
return  
rate is  
9600bps)  
Title repeat mode (16)  
Baud rate is 9600bps (32)  
Tray lock on (64)  
6.21 Communication Control Set  
Function :  
Selects the communication mode  
Format : Integer CM  
Explanation : The command rewrites the contents of the Communication Control  
Register (CCR).  
The CCR default value is set to Mode 3 (ON); however, the CCR Automatic Status  
may be switched OFF. Use the command to toggle to the required mode.  
Argument  
Mode  
Auto Status  
OFF  
2
3
Mode-2  
Mode-3  
ON  
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Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
2CM<CR> R<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
CCR = 3 (Default Communication Mode)  
to CCR = 2 (Communication Mode-2)  
6.22 Player Active Mode Request  
Function :  
Returns the current activity mode of the player  
Format : ?P  
Explanation : The command confirms whether or not the player has been started and  
placed into the Random Access mode and so on. The player returns an Active mode  
classification from the table below.  
P00  
P01  
P02  
P03  
P04  
Open  
Park  
Setup  
Unload  
Play  
P05  
P06  
P07  
P08  
P09  
Still  
Pause  
Search  
Scan  
Multi-speed  
The following table provides fuller explanations for each Active mode:  
P00 (Open)  
P01 (Park)  
P02 (Setup)  
P03 (Unload)  
P04 (Play)  
P05 (Still)  
Disc tray is open  
Disc rotation is stopped  
Preparation is being made for playback  
Disc rotation stops and disc tray opens  
Audio and video are played at normal speed  
Playback stops with video held on screen  
Playback stops and video is erased from screen  
P06 (Pause)  
A specified address is searched for, a multi-track jump  
is in progress, or a search for user’s code is in progress  
P07 (Search)  
P08 (Scan)  
Fast forward is in progress  
P09 (Multi-speed)  
Playback occurs at any one of several speeds  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
Play mode  
Still mode  
Play mode  
?P<CR>  
ST<CR>  
?P<CR>  
P04<CR>  
R<CR>  
P05<CR>  
6.23 Player Model Name Request  
Function :  
Returns player model name  
Format : ?X  
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Explanation : The command returns the player’s name as P1551XX where P1551  
is the name of series and XXis a 2-digit serial code (not product serial number).  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
?X<CR> P155102<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
Series name P1551 and serial code  
02  
6.24 Real Time Clock Request  
Function :  
Returns the Real Time Clock  
Format : ?W  
Explanation : The command returns the Real clock time in the following format:  
YY  
the last two digits of year  
MM month  
DD date  
WW day, 00 means Monday, 06 means Sunday  
HH hour 24-hour format  
MM minute  
SS second  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
?W<CR> 98061002142520 Wednesday, April First, 8:30:25  
<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
AM, 1998  
6.25 Advanced Feature Menu Request  
Function : Returns the current setting of Industrial Player Menu.  
Format : ?S  
Explanation : The player returns the current setting of Industrial Player Menu.  
Basically, the return is expressed as some integer value. The value is made up with  
the sum of each argument you want. The default is 0 when the player was shipped.  
The player returns an error code if the command is issued when the player is showing  
Industrial Player Menu on the screen. See the description of Advanced Feature Menu  
Set (MS).  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
?S<CR> 112<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
Title repeat mode (16)  
Baud rate is 9600bps (32)  
Tray lock on (64)  
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6.26 Player Region Code Request  
Function :  
Returns player region code  
Format : ?H  
Explanation : The command returns the player’s region code(s).  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
?H<CR>  
02<CR>  
Region Code 2  
6.27 CCR Mode Request  
Function :  
Returns the current communication mode  
Format : ?M  
Explanation : The command returns the contents of the Communication Control  
Register (CCR).  
The CCR default value is set to Mode 3 (ON).  
CM2  
CM3  
Mode-2  
Mode-3  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return DVD-V7200  
?M<CR> CM3<CR> CCR = 3 (Default Communication Mode)  
6.28 Input Number Request  
Function :  
Returns input numbers  
Format : ?N  
Explanation : The player waits to send numbers through to any peripherals. If  
numbers are input, the player returns the input numbers.  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
?N<CR>  
7<CR>  
Waits to input the numeric numbers  
7 entered from keyboard  
7<CR>  
6.29 Error Code Request  
Function :  
Returns the latest error code  
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Format : ?E  
Explanation : The player returns the most recent error codes. The report consists of  
Error Codes logged since the unit was turned on.  
6.30 Input Unit Request  
Function : Returns a code for data input through a Remote Control Unit  
Format : #I  
Explanation : The player returns a four-digit ASCII-Hex Code that represents input  
command data from a Remote Control Unit.  
There are two type code, one is a four-digit code the other is a eight-digit code  
(extension code). When the input command data is two words (eight-digit) in length,  
the player truncates or shortens the information. A truncated code consists of an  
Upper Byte from the First Code and a Lower Byte from the Second Code. The  
player creates a Returning Code or Double Code from these two Bytes.  
Once the player returns an Input Code, a FFFFh Code (no reactions from the Remote  
Control) repeats until a new code is sent from the Remote Control Unit.  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
Receives the Pause Key command -  
(A39F)  
#I<CR>  
#I<CR>  
A39F<CR>  
FFFFh<CR>  
Receives the Audio Key command -  
(A399_AFBE)  
#I<CR>  
#I<CR>  
A3BE<CR>  
FFFFh<CR>  
6.31 Input Barcode Data Request  
Function :  
Returns input data through a Barcode Reader  
Format : #B  
Explanation : The player returns an ASCII Code that represents input command data  
from a Barcode reader.  
NOTE: When the input data is unacceptable for the current disc type, the player  
returns an incorrect code.  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
#B<CR> 4307<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
Receives a Play code about DVD disc  
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6.32 Register A Request  
Function :  
Returns the contents of Register A  
Format : $A  
Explanation : The player returns a detailed list of the Register A attributes.  
Status information is returned in the following format:  
AC8C7C6C5C4C3C2C1<CR>  
C8,  
C7,  
C6  
(Fixed 0)  
C5  
C4  
C3  
C2  
C1  
0 = Off  
1 = On  
(Fixed 0)  
Displays User’s Area  
Displays Title & Chapter Numbers  
0 = Off  
0 = Off  
1 = On  
1 = On  
1 = On  
Displays Frame Number (DVD) or Time Code 0 = Off  
(CD, VCD)  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
3RA<CR>  
R<CR>  
Sets to Register A  
$A<CR>  
A00000011<CR>  
Requests information from Register A  
6.33 Register B Request  
Function :  
Returns the contents of Register B  
Format : $B  
Explanation : The player returns the Audio and Video squelch attributes from  
Register B.  
Status information is returned in the following format:  
BC8C7C6C5C4C3C2C1<CR>  
C8  
C7  
Video Squelch  
Audio Squelch  
(Fixed 0)  
0 = Permission Granted  
0 = Permission Granted  
1 = Forbidden  
1 = Forbidden  
C6  
to  
C1  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
128RB<CR>  
$B<CR>  
R<CR>  
B10000000<CR>  
Sets the Register B  
Requests information from Register B  
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6.34 Register D Request  
Function :  
Returns the contents of Register D  
Format : $D  
Explanation : The player returns the termination setting of TxD from Register D.  
Status information is returned in the following format:  
DC8C7C6C5C4C3C2C1<CR>  
C8 Fixed 0  
C7 TxD termination  
C6 Fixed 0  
0 = CR  
1 = CR + LF  
C5 Fixed 0  
C4 Fixed 0  
C3  
C2 Fixed 0  
Fixed 0  
C1  
Fixed 0  
Execution :  
Command String Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
64RB<CR>  
$D<CR>  
R<CR>  
D01000000<CR>  
Sets the Register D  
Requests information from Register B  
6.35 Menu Call (DVD)  
Function :  
Format :  
Calls disc menu or goes back to the former address  
Integer MC  
Explanation  
:
If the disc has the disc menu in its contents, the root menu or the title menu  
comes up on the screen. Or while these menu have come up on the screen, the screen is  
returned to the address (that the player played or stilled before). The command specifies the  
menu type with two integer numbers.  
Integer  
Menu type  
Title  
1
2
Root  
MC<CR>  
If the player receives the command without any integer while playing a menu, the player go  
back to the address that it played or stilled before.  
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If the command is available in that player situation, the player returns immediately R<CR>*.  
In case the disc does not have the disc menu though the command [1 or 2 MC<CR>] is  
issued, an error message (E04) is returned.  
*: If the command is available, the return R<CR>” will be back on the screen right away after  
it's issued. But this does not show that the command is executed completely.  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return  
DVD-V7200  
Plays some video title  
Shows the root menu  
Goes back to thetitle before  
2MC<CR>  
MC<CR>  
R<CR>  
E11<CR>  
6.36 Numeric Button (DVD)  
Function :  
Format :  
Selects the button and executes by number  
Integer NB  
Explanation  
:
The command selects the button in the menu that is played on the screen and  
executes the program that is assigned on it. The command emulates the digit” key on the  
remote control unit while the button exists on the screen.  
If the command is available in that player situation, the player returns immediately R<CR>*.  
If the disc that is being played does not have the button in that screen when the command is  
issued, an error message (E06) is returned.  
*: If the command is available, the return R<CR>” will be back on the screen right away after  
it's issued. But this does not show that the command is executed completely.  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return  
R<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
Shows the disc menu  
3BT<CR>  
Selects and executes the  
button #3  
6.37 Button Select (DVD)  
Function :  
Format :  
Selects the button (arrow key emulation)  
Integer CU  
Explanation  
:
The command selects the button in the menu that is played on the screen.  
The command emulates the arrow key on the remote control unit while the button exists on  
the screen. The command is specified the direction with four integer numbers.  
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Integer  
1
directions  
Up  
2
3
4
Down  
Left  
Right  
If the command is able to use in that player situation, the player returns immediately  
R<CR>*.  
If the disc has not any button on the screen when the command is issued, an error message  
(E04) is returned.  
*: If the command is available, the return R<CR>” will be back on the screen right away after  
it's issued. But this does not show that the command is executed completely.  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return  
R<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
Shows the disc menu  
2CU<CR>  
Moves to the below button  
from the prior one  
6.38 Enter Button (DVD)  
Function :  
Format :  
Fixes the button and executes  
Integer ET  
Explanation  
:
The command fixes the button on the screen that is played after the execution  
of the command CU” with any integer. Then a player executes the program that is assigned  
on the button. The command emulates the enter” key on the remote control unit while the  
button exists on the screen.  
If the command is able to use in that player situation, the player returns immediately  
R<CR>*.  
If the disc that is being played has not the button in that screen when the command is issued,  
an error message (E04) is returned.  
*: If the command is available, the return R<CR>” will be back on the screen right away after  
it's issued. But this does not show that the command is executed completely.  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return  
R<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
Shows the disc menu  
2CU<CR>  
Moves to the below button  
from the prior one  
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ET<CR>  
R<CR>  
Fixes the sellection and  
executes the program that is  
assigned on it  
------------------------------------------------------------------  
Function :  
Format :  
Emulates the right” click of the mouse  
argument1, argument2 ET  
Explanation  
:
The command emulates the right” click of the mouse while the arrow of the  
mouse is at the anywhere in the screen. The command specifies the position of the arrow of  
the mouse with two arguments. The format is below.  
argument 1,argument 2  
000000  
position  
Upper left limitation on the screen  
719479  
Lower right limitation on the screen  
anywhere in the screen  
X X X Y Y Y  
1
2
3
1
2
3
If the arguments are available, the player returns immediately R<CR>*.  
If the arguments are not available number, an error message (E06) is returned.  
*: The return R<CR>” does not mean whether the button exists or not at the point and the  
button is available or not, the player check only argument number.  
Execution :  
Command String  
Status Return  
R<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
Emulates the right” click at the  
point (256,384) on the screen  
256384ET<CR>  
6.39 Get Information (DVD)  
Function :  
Format :  
Gets the disc information  
Integer GI  
Explanation  
:
A player returns the information that is specified by 4 digits ID and 4 digits  
Sub-ID with the command.  
ID (000 X )  
Sub-ID (00 Y Y)  
Return from the player  
1
1
2
0000  
0001  
0001  
any number  
0000 to 0023  
more than 0023  
E06 (argument error)  
System parameter information (4 digits data)  
E06 (argument error)  
E06 (argument error)  
0002 or more any number  
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The player only returns system parameter information in case ID = 0001. The player returns E06  
except available parameter.  
The below is the simple list of the (SPRM) System Parameter. If you want more detailed  
information. (refer to "Table 4.6.1.2-1:System Parameters (SPRMs)" in "DVD Specifications for  
Read-Only Disc, Part 3 VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS")  
SPRM  
Explanation  
0
Menu Description Language Code (M_LCD)  
1
Audio stream number (ASTN) for TT_DOM  
2
Sub-picture stream number (SPSTN) and On/Off flag for  
TT_DOM  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Angle number (AGLN) for TT_DOM  
Title number (TTN) for TT_DOM  
VTS Title number (VTS_TTN) for TT_DOM  
Title PGC number (TT_PGCN) for TT_DOM  
Part_of_Title number (PTTN) for One_Sequential_PGC_Title  
Highlighted Button number (HL_BTNN) for Selection state  
Navigation Timer (NV_TMR)  
10  
TT_PGCN for NV_TMR  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
Player Audio Mixing Mode (P_AMXMD) for Karaoke  
Country Code (CTY_LVL) for Parental Management  
Parental Level (PTL_LVL)  
Player Configuration (P_CFG) for Video  
P_CFG for Audio  
Initial Language Code (INI_LCD) for AST  
INI_LCD_EXT for AST  
INI_LCD for SPST  
(INI_LCD_EXT) Initial Language Code extension for SPST  
Player Region Code  
reserved  
reserved  
reserved for extended playback mode  
For example  
SPRM(8): Highlighted Button number (HL_BTNN) for Selection state  
b15  
b14  
b13  
b12  
b11  
b10  
b9  
b8  
HL_BTNN  
reserved  
b7  
b6  
b5  
b4  
b3  
b2  
b1  
b0  
reserved  
HL_BTNN...... 1 to 36:  
HL_BTNN value  
reserved  
Others:  
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Execution :  
Command String  
00010008GI<CR>  
Status Return  
1400<CR>  
DVD-V7200  
Selecting button #5 now  
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7.  
OPERATING MODES  
The Operating or Active mode consists of five sub-modes; Open, Park, Setup, Random Access  
and Reject. A command causes the player to change from one sub-mode to another. The five sub-  
modes are described below.  
7.1  
7.2  
7.3  
Open  
The disc tray is open.  
Park  
The player enters the Park mode when the tray is closed.  
Setup  
If the Start command is sent while a disc is in the player, the disc spins up and the player  
proceeds with the Setup mode.  
7.4  
Random Access  
The player enters the Random Access mode when the disc is ready for playback.  
The Random Access mode is divided into six sub-modes; Play, Still, Scan, Pause, Multi  
Speed and Search. Various picture controls in the Random Access mode are available  
when playing back a DVD or VCD disc. The effects are achieved through highly,  
detailed mode transfers. Refer to the previous figure for mode relationship information.  
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7.5  
Reject  
When the Reject command is sent to the player, video playback stops. Once the disc  
rotation has stopped, the player enters the Park mode.  
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8.  
DVD-V7200 INTERNAL REGISTERS  
When commands to the player are accompanied by arguments, (e.g., Title Number, Chapter  
Number, Time Code, etc.), argument values are set in the appropriate player registers. This  
chapter describes each internal register of the player.  
8.1  
Current Time/Frame  
The register contains the current time while a DVD disc is playing; however, the register  
retains the frame number when a LB-compatible DVD disc (CAV) is running.  
A
CD/VCD disc provides both a current time code and a block number within the register.  
8.2  
8.3  
8.4  
8.5  
P-TIME  
The P-TIME Register contains the elapsed time within a Track or a Chapter.  
Current Title/Track (Current Chapter)  
The register contains the current Title/Track Number (Chapter Number).  
Current Index  
The register contains the current Index number.  
Serial Digit Buffer  
The register contains the command argument values. The commands are placed in a  
separate, exclusive register.  
When the player evaluates a command, the contents of the buffer are transferred to a  
specified register.  
8.6  
8.7  
Remote Control Use Address Flag  
When the Remote Control Unit sends a Search request to the player, a flag specifies if the  
address assigned is a title/track, chapter, time or frame.  
Remote Control Digit Buffer  
The register contains the numbers input by the Remote Control Unit.  
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8.8  
Remote Control Data Register  
The register contains the temporary data input by the Remote Control Unit.  
8.9  
Laser Barcode Buffer  
The register contains the compatible Laser Barcode data transmitted via the Remote  
Control Unit.  
8.10 Serial Use Address Flag  
When the Serial Interface controls the player, a flag specifies if the address assigned is a  
title/track, chapter, time, frame, index, block or ID.  
8.11 Search Time/Frame  
The register contains a goal Title/track number (chapter number) which displays as a  
frame number, time code or block number.  
8.12 Search Title/Track (Search Chapter)  
The register contains a goal Title/track number (chapter number) during a search.  
The function is identical to the Search Time/Frame command (reference 8.11 above).  
8.13 Search Index  
The register contains a goal index number during a search.  
The function is identical to the Search Time/Frame command (reference 8.11 above).  
8.14 Mark Time/Frame  
The register contains a marker (representing the frame number, time code or block  
number) which indicates the end point of an Auto Play.  
When the player performs an Auto Play, the contents of the Mark Time/Frame and the  
Current Time/Frame are compared.  
8.15 Mark Title/Track (Mark Chapter)  
The register contains the title/track (mark chapter) as a marker.  
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The function is identical to the Mark Time/Frame command (reference 8.14 above).  
8.16 Mark Index  
The register contains the index number as a marker.  
The function is identical to the Mark Time/Frame command (reference 8.14 above).  
8.17 Video Control  
The player uses the register to control the Video ON/OFF switch.  
8.18 Audio Control  
The player uses the register to select the audio output.  
8.19 Display Control  
The player uses the register to control the Character Display ON/OFF switch.  
The Character Display tracks on-screen information such as time/frame number,  
title/track number, etc.  
8.20 Registers  
There are three (3) registers, A, B and C. The registers are reserved exclusively for CPU  
internal operations.  
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Register Model  
TITLE  
CHAPTER  
INDEX  
TRACK  
10 ADDRESS MODE FLAG  
FRAME BLOCK  
TIME  
1 CURRENT TIME/FRAME  
2 P-TIME  
11 SEARCH TIME/FRAME  
BLOC K  
3 CURRENT TITLE/TRACK  
CHAPTER  
12 SEARCH TITLE/TRACK  
CHAPTER  
4 CURRENT INDEX  
5 SERIAL DIGIT BUFFER  
COMMAND  
13 SERACH INDEX  
14 MARK TIME/FRAME BLOCK  
15 MARK TITLE/TRACK  
CHAPTER  
RxD  
TxD  
COMMAND  
RECEIVE BUFFER  
16 MARK INDEX  
17 VIDEO CONTROL  
18 AUDIO CONTROL  
19 DISPLAY CONTROL  
20 REG. A REG. B REG. D  
COMMAND  
TRANSMIT BUFFER  
TITLE  
6 ADDRESS MODE FLAG  
CHAPTER  
TRACK  
FRAME  
TIME  
7 RCU DATA REGISTER  
8 RCU DATA REGISTER  
INDEX  
9 BARCODE DATA REGISTER  
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9.  
EXTERNAL SWITCH CONTROL  
To control the player through the Serial Interface Connector, use a special switching circuit. The  
circuit pins must terminate to a +5 volts DC with an internal 20,000 ohms resistor.  
To activate a function, create a switch contact with an electrical ground (Pin 1). Check Chapter 2  
to verify pin (Pin 6 through Pin 13) and terminal (SW1 ~ SW8) assignments.  
9.1  
Function Assignment  
Create a Circuit Controller or a Diode Matrix Circuit. Refer to the table below for assistance.  
Diode Assignment List  
SW1  
SW2  
SW3  
SW4  
SW5  
SW6  
SW7  
SW8  
ENTER  
X
Y
Z
Function  
X
X
X
X
X
ENTER  
X
STACK GROUP1  
STACK GROUP2  
STACK GROUP3  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ä
æ
å
ã
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
X
X
X
X
X
STEP FORWARD  
STEP REVERSE  
RETURN  
X
X
X
X
OPEN/CLOSE  
DISPLAY  
SCAN FORWARD  
SCAN REVERSE  
SKIP FORWARD  
SKIP REVERSE  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Diode Assignment List (cont.)  
SW1  
SW2  
SW3  
SW4  
SW5  
ENTER  
SW6  
X
SW7  
Y
SW8  
Z
Function  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
STACK GROUP4  
STACK GROUP5  
STACK GROUP6  
STACK GROUP7  
STACK GROUP8  
STACK GROUP9  
STACK GROUP10  
STACK GROUP11  
STACK GROUP12  
STACK GROUP13  
STACK GROUP14  
STACK GROUP15  
STACK GROUP16  
STACK GROUP17  
STACK GROUP18  
STACK GROUP19  
STACK GROUP20  
STACK GROUP21  
STACK GROUP22  
STACK GROUP23  
STACK GROUP24  
STACK GROUP25  
STACK GROUP26  
STACK GROUP27  
TITLE MENU  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
MENU  
9.2  
Controller  
Examples of Switch and Diode specifications are charted below.  
Switch Specifications  
On Resistance  
Off Resistance  
Type  
Less than 1 ohm  
More than 1 M ohm  
Non-Locking  
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Diode Specifications  
Forward Voltage Drop (VF)  
Surge Forward Current (IFSM)  
Forward Current  
Less than 0.7 (IF 1ma)  
Less than 100ma  
Less than 10m a  
9.2.1 Simple Circuit  
SW1  
SW2  
SW3  
SW4  
SW5  
SW6  
SW7  
SW8  
UP ARROW  
DOWN ARROW  
LEFT ARROW ß  
RIGHT ARROW à  
ENTER  
STACK  
GROUP 1  
STACK  
GROUP 2  
STACK  
GROUP 3  
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9.2.2 Diode Matrix Circuit  
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10.  
ADDITIONAL NOTES  
1. If the disc that is currently playing has a picture stop code recorded, when the player reaches  
the stop code point, it enters Still Mode.  
2. If Prohibit Pause is set for Stop Marker playback, an error is issued at any Stop Marker Point.  
3. Whenever a computer controls the player, send the KEY LOCK command to eliminate  
possible interference from the front panel buttons and/or the remote control unit.  
4. If an address that does not exist is set in a command for a CD or VCD disc, error E04 is  
returned.  
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Complete Command List by Name  
APPENDIX A - COMPLETE COMMAND LIST BY NAME  
NOTE: Any command prefaced with an * will be supported by firmware upgrade.  
NOTE: Any command with an argument or address parameter will be prefaced by arg and ards,  
argument and address, respectively. If arg or ards are in ( ), then the parameter is optional.  
COMMAND  
SUPPORTING FORMATS  
Name  
Mnemonic  
DVD  
LB comp. DVD  
CD  
x
x
VCD  
Audio Control  
arg  
AD  
BD  
BU  
BI  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
*BANK Data Download Execute  
*BANK Data Upload Execute  
*Block Text Input  
Barcode Stack Play  
Block Number  
x
x
arg  
arg  
x
x
x
N/A  
x
BS  
BK  
?B  
?M  
?K  
CH  
?C  
CL  
CS  
CO  
CM  
?A  
?G  
DS  
?V  
?E  
x
Block Number Request  
CCR Mode Request  
CD Disc Status Request  
Chapter  
Chapter Number Request  
Clear  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Clear Screen  
Close  
Communication Control Set  
Current Address Request  
Disc Region code Request  
Display Control  
arg  
arg  
x
x
x
x
DVD Disc Status Request  
Error Code Request  
Frame  
FR  
?F  
IX  
Frame Number Request  
Index  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Index Number Request  
Input Barcode Data Request  
Input Number Request  
Input Unit Request  
Key Lock  
LD Disc Status Request  
Lead Out Symbol  
LVP Model Name Request  
Multi-Speed Forward  
Multi-Speed Reverse  
Open  
?I  
#B  
?N  
#I  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
arg  
KL  
?D  
LO  
?X  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
(adrs) MF  
(adrs) MR  
(arg) OP  
PA  
x
x
x
x
x
x
Pause  
Play  
(adrs) PL  
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COMMAND  
SUPPORTING FORMATS  
Name  
Print Character  
Mnemonic  
DVD  
x
LB comp. DVD  
CD  
x
VCD  
arg  
PR  
?W  
WW  
$A  
RA  
$B  
RB  
RJ  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Real Time Clock Request  
Real Time Clock Set  
Register A Request  
Register A Set (Display)  
Register B Request  
Register B Set (Squelch)  
Reject  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
arg  
arg  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Scan Forward  
Scan Reverse  
NF  
NR  
NS  
SE  
AG  
AP  
AU  
SU  
SP  
x
x
x
x
x
x
Scan Stop  
x
x
x
Search  
Select Angle  
adrs  
arg  
arg  
arg  
arg  
arg  
arg  
x
x
x
x
x
Select Aspect  
Select Audio  
Select Subtitle  
Speed  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Stack Group Set  
Start  
GP  
SA  
SF  
x
x
x
x
x
x
Step Forward  
x
x
Step Reverse  
Still  
SR  
ST  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Stop Marker  
adrs  
SM  
TM  
?T  
x
x
x
x
x
Time  
x
x
x
x
Time Code Request  
Title  
TI  
x
x
Title/Track Number Request  
TOC Information Request  
Track  
?R  
(arg) ?Q  
TR  
x
N/A  
x
N/A  
x
x
x
x
x
x
*UDF Data Upload Execute  
Video Blackboard Display  
Video Control  
UU  
VS  
x
x
x
x
x
x
arg  
arg  
VD  
x
x
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Complete Command List by Mnemonic  
APPENDIX B - COMPLETE COMMAND LIST BY MNEMONIC  
NOTE: Any command prefaced with an * will be supported by firmware upgrade.  
NOTE: Any command with an argument or address parameter will be prefaced by arg and ards,  
argument and address, respectively. If arg or ards are in ( ), then the parameter is optional.  
COMMAND  
SUPPORTING FORMATS  
Mnemonic  
Name  
DVD  
LB comp. DVD  
CD  
x
x
VCD  
#B  
#I  
$A  
Input Barcode Data Request  
Input Unit Request  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Register A Request  
Register B Request  
x
$B  
?A  
x
x
Current Address Request  
Block Number Request  
Chapter Number Request  
LD Disc Status Request  
Error Code Request  
Frame Number Request  
Disc Region code Request  
Player Region Code Request  
Index Number Request  
CD Disc Status Request  
CCR Mode Request  
Input Number Request  
Player Active Mode Request  
TOC Information Request  
Title/Track Number Request  
Time Code Request  
DVD Disc Status Request  
Real Time Clock Request  
LVP Model Name Request  
Audio Control  
?B  
x
?C  
?D  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
?E  
x
x
x
x
x
x
?F  
?G  
?H  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
?I  
?K  
?M  
?N  
?P  
x
x
x
x
x
x
(arg) ?Q  
?R  
N/A  
x
x
N/A  
x
x
?T  
?V  
x
x
?W  
?X  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
arg  
arg  
arg  
arg  
AD  
AG  
AP  
AU  
BD  
BI  
x
x
Select Angle  
Select Aspect  
x
x
x
x
Select Audio  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
*BANK Data Download Execute  
*Block Text Input  
x
x
x
x
arg  
arg  
BK  
BS  
Block Number  
x
Barcode Stack Play  
*BANK Data Upload Execute  
Chapter  
x
x
x
x
x
x
N/A  
x
BU  
CH  
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COMMAND  
Name  
SUPPORTING FORMATS  
Mnemonic  
DVD  
LB comp. DVD  
CD  
x
x
VCD  
CL  
Clear  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
arg  
CM  
CO  
CS  
DS  
FR  
GP  
IX  
Communication Control Set  
Close  
x
Clear Screen  
Display Control  
Frame  
x
x
arg  
arg  
arg  
Stack Group Set  
Index  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
KL  
LO  
Key Lock  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Lead Out Symbol  
Multi-Speed Forward  
Multi-Speed Reverse  
Scan Forward  
Scan Reverse  
Scan Stop  
(adrs) MF  
(adrs) MR  
NF  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
NR  
NS  
(arg) OP  
PA  
Open  
Pause  
(adrs) PL  
Play  
arg  
arg  
arg  
PR  
RA  
RB  
RJ  
Print Character  
Register A Set (Display)  
Register B Set (Squelch)  
Reject  
SA  
Start  
Adrs SE  
SF  
Adrs SM  
Search  
Step Forward  
Stop Marker  
Speed  
x
arg  
SP  
SR  
ST  
Step Reverse  
Still  
x
arg  
SU  
TI  
Select Subtitle  
Title  
Time  
TM  
TR  
UU  
VD  
VS  
WW  
x
x
x
x
Track  
*UDF Data Upload Execute  
Video Control  
Video Blackboard Display  
Real Time Clock Set  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
arg  
arg  
x
x
x
x
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DVD Command List  
APPENDIX C - DVD COMMAND LIST  
NOTE: Any command prefaced with an * will be supported by firmware upgrade.  
NOTE: Any command with an argument or address parameter will be prefaced by arg and ards,  
argument and address, respectively. If arg or ards are in ( ), then the parameter is optional.  
COMMAND  
Name  
Mnemonic  
Audio Control  
arg  
AD  
BD  
BU  
BS  
BI  
*BANK Data Download Execute  
*BANK Data Upload Execute  
Barcode Stack Play  
*Block Text Input  
CCR Mode Request  
Chapter  
arg  
arg  
?M  
CH  
?C  
Chapter Number Request  
Clear  
CL  
CS  
CO  
CM  
?A  
?G  
DS  
?V  
?E  
Clear Screen  
Close  
Communication Control Set  
Current Address Request  
Disc Region code Request  
Display Control  
arg  
arg  
DVD Disc Status Request  
Error Code Request  
Frame  
FR  
?F  
#B  
?N  
#I  
KL  
LO  
?X  
Frame Number Request  
Input Barcode Data Request  
Input Number Request  
Input Unit Request  
Key Lock  
arg  
Lead Out Symbol  
LVP Model Name Request  
Multi-Speed Forward  
Multi-Speed Reverse  
Open  
(adrs) MF  
(adrs) MR  
(arg) OP  
PA  
Pause  
Play  
(adrs) PL  
?P  
Player Active Mode Request  
Player Region Code Request  
Print Character  
?H  
arg  
PR  
Real Time Clock Request  
Real Time Clock Set  
Register A Request  
Register A Set (Display)  
Register B Request  
?W  
WW  
$A  
arg  
RA  
$B  
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COMMAND  
Mnemonic  
Name  
Register B Set (Squelch)  
Reject  
arg  
RB  
RJ  
Scan Forward  
Scan Reverse  
Scan Stop  
NF  
NR  
NS  
SE  
AG  
AP  
AU  
SU  
SP  
Search  
adrs  
arg  
arg  
arg  
arg  
arg  
arg  
Select Angle  
Select Aspect  
Select Audio  
Select Subtitle  
Speed  
Stack Group Set  
Start  
Step Forward  
Step Reverse  
Still  
GP  
SA  
SF  
SR  
ST  
SM  
TM  
?T  
Stop Marker  
Time  
adrs  
Time Code Request  
Title  
TI  
Title/Track Number Request  
*UDF Data Upload Execute  
Video Blackboard Display  
Video Control  
?R  
UU  
VS  
VD  
arg  
arg  
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LB Compatible DVD Command List  
APPENDIX D - LB COMPATIBLE DVD COMMAND LIST  
NOTE: Any command prefaced with an * will be supported by firmware upgrade.  
NOTE: Any command with an argument or address parameter will be prefaced by arg and ards,  
argument and address, respectively. If arg or ards are in ( ), then the parameter is optional.  
COMMAND  
Name  
Mnemonic  
Audio Control  
arg  
AD  
BD  
BU  
BS  
BI  
*BANK Data Download Execute  
*BANK Data Upload Execute  
Barcode Stack Play  
*Block Text Input  
CCR Mode Request  
Chapter  
arg  
arg  
?M  
CH  
?C  
Chapter Number Request  
Clear  
CL  
CS  
CO  
CM  
?A  
?G  
DS  
?V  
?E  
Clear Screen  
Close  
Communication Control Set  
Current Address Request  
Disc Region code Request  
Display Control  
arg  
arg  
DVD Disc Status Request  
Error Code Request  
Frame  
FR  
?F  
#B  
?N  
#I  
KL  
?D  
LO  
?X  
Frame Number Request  
Input Barcode Data Request  
Input Number Request  
Input Unit Request  
Key Lock  
arg  
LD Disc Status Request  
Lead Out Symbol  
LVP Model Name Request  
Multi-Speed Forward  
Multi-Speed Reverse  
Open  
(adrs) MF  
(adrs) MR  
(arg) OP  
PA  
Pause  
Play  
(adrs) PL  
?P  
Player Active Mode Request  
Player Region Code Request  
Print Character  
?H  
arg  
PR  
Real Time Clock Request  
Real Time Clock Set  
Register A Request  
Register A Set (Display)  
?W  
WW  
$A  
arg  
RA  
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COMMAND  
Mnemonic  
Name  
Register B Request  
Register B Set (Squelch)  
Reject  
$B  
RB  
RJ  
arg  
Scan Forward  
Scan Reverse  
Scan Stop  
NF  
NR  
NS  
SE  
AG  
AP  
AU  
SU  
SP  
Search  
adrs  
arg  
arg  
arg  
arg  
arg  
arg  
Select Angle  
Select Aspect  
Select Audio  
Select Subtitle  
Speed  
Stack Group Set  
Start  
GP  
SA  
SF  
Step Forward  
Step Reverse  
Still  
SR  
ST  
SM  
TM  
?T  
Stop Marker  
Time  
Time Code Request  
Title  
adrs  
TI  
Title/Track Number Request  
*UDF Data Upload Execute  
Video Blackboard Display  
Video Control  
?R  
UU  
VS  
VD  
arg  
arg  
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CD Command List  
APPENDIX E - CD COMMAND LIST  
The DVD-V7200 supports the following commands.  
NOTE: Any command prefaced with an * will be supported by firmware upgrade.  
NOTE: Any command with an argument or address parameter will be prefaced by arg and ards,  
argument and address, respectively. If arg or ards are in ( ), then the parameter is optional.  
COMMAND  
Name  
Mnemonic  
Audio Control  
arg  
AD  
BD  
BU  
BS  
BK  
?B  
BI  
*BANK Data Download Execute  
*BANK Data Upload Execute  
Barcode Stack Play  
Block Number  
Block Number Request  
*Block Text Input  
CCR Mode Request  
CD Disc Status Request  
Clear  
arg  
arg  
?M  
?K  
CL  
CS  
CO  
CM  
?A  
DS  
?E  
Clear Screen  
Close  
Communication Control Set  
Current Address Request  
Display Control  
arg  
arg  
Error Code Request  
Index  
IX  
Index Number Request  
Input Barcode Data Request  
Input Number Request  
Input Unit Request  
Key Lock  
?I  
#B  
?N  
#I  
arg  
KL  
LO  
?X  
Lead Out Symbol  
LVP Model Name Request  
Open  
(arg) OP  
Pause  
Play  
PA  
(adrs) PL  
?P  
Player Active Mode Request  
Player Region Code Request  
Print Character  
?H  
arg  
PR  
Real Time Clock Request  
Real Time Clock Set  
Register A Request  
Register A Set (Display)  
Register B Request  
Register B Set (Squelch)  
?W  
WW  
$A  
arg  
arg  
RA  
$B  
RB  
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PIONEER DVD-V7200 Industrial DVD Player RS-232 Command Protocol Manual  
COMMAND  
Mnemonic  
Reject  
Name  
RJ  
Scan Forward  
Scan Reverse  
Scan Stop  
NF  
NR  
NS  
SE  
AU  
GP  
SA  
SM  
TM  
?T  
Search  
adrs  
arg  
Select Audio  
Stack Group Set  
Start  
arg  
Stop Marker  
Time  
Time Code Request  
adrs  
Title/Track Number Request  
TOC Information Request  
Track  
?R  
(arg) ?Q  
TR  
Video Control  
arg  
VD  
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VCD Command List  
APPENDIX F - VCD COMMAND LIST  
The DVD-V7200 supports the following commands.  
NOTE: Any command prefaced with an * will be supported by firmware upgrade.  
NOTE: Any command with an argument or address parameter will be prefaced by arg and ards,  
argument and address, respectively. If arg or ards are in ( ), then the parameter is optional.  
COMMAND  
Name  
Mnemonic  
Audio Control  
arg  
AD  
BD  
BU  
BK  
?B  
BI  
*BANK Data Download Execute  
*BANK Data Upload Execute  
Block Number  
Block Number Request  
*Block Text Input  
CCR Mode Request  
CD Disc Status Request  
Clear  
arg  
?M  
?K  
CL  
CS  
CO  
CM  
?A  
DS  
?E  
Clear Screen  
Close  
Communication Control Set  
Current Address Request  
Display Control  
Error Code Request  
Index  
arg  
arg  
IX  
Index Number Request  
Input Barcode Data Request  
Input Number Request  
Input Unit Request  
Key Lock  
?I  
#B  
?N  
#I  
KL  
LO  
?X  
arg  
Lead Out Symbol  
LVP Model Name Request  
Multi-Speed Forward  
Open  
(adrs) MF  
(arg) OP  
PA  
Pause  
Play  
(adrs) PL  
?P  
Player Active Mode Request  
Player Region Code Request  
Print Character  
?H  
arg  
PR  
Real Time Clock Request  
Real Time Clock Set  
Register A Request  
Register A Set (Display)  
Register B Request  
Register B Set (Squelch)  
?W  
WW  
$A  
arg  
arg  
RA  
$B  
RB  
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PIONEER DVD-V7200 Industrial DVD Player RS-232 Command Protocol Manual  
COMMAND  
Mnemonic  
Reject  
Name  
RJ  
Scan Forward  
Scan Reverse  
Scan Stop  
Search  
NF  
NR  
NS  
SE  
AU  
SP  
GP  
SA  
SF  
ST  
SM  
TM  
?T  
adrs  
arg  
arg  
arg  
Select Audio  
Speed  
Stack Group Set  
Start  
Step Forward  
Still  
Stop Marker  
Time  
Time Code Request  
adrs  
Title/Track Number Request  
TOC Information Request  
Track  
?R  
(arg) ?Q  
TR  
Video Control  
arg  
VD  
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Error Codes  
Appendix G - Error Codes  
Code  
Message  
Description  
E00  
communication error  
Communication Line Error due to framing error or buffer  
overflow.  
E04  
feature not available  
Non-Usable Function has been tried. Either the command  
mnemonic is wrong or the command can not be used in this  
mode.  
E06  
E11  
E12  
E13  
E15  
missing argument  
disc does not exist  
search error  
Necessary parameter is not specified.  
There is no disc in the tray.  
Search address can not be found.  
Laser Error - unfocused laser.  
defocusing error  
picture stop  
Playback has been stopped by a picture stop code while in auto  
play mode.  
E16  
E99  
interrupt by other device  
panic  
The command(s) sent via the serial line were not executed  
before commands were sent from the front panel buttons and/or  
remote control unit.  
Unrecoverable Error occurred. Is possible a disc can not be  
loaded and/or playing can not continue.  
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Error Codes  
DVD-V7200  
Industrial DVD Player RS-232 Command Protocol  
Pioneer Electronic Corporation  
4-1, Meguro 1-chome  
Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153  
JAPAN  
http://www.pioneer.co.jp  
Pioneer New Media Technologies, Inc.  
2265 East 220th Street  
Long Beach, California 90810  
United States of America  
(310) 952-2111  
http://www.pioneerusa.com  
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