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DVD-V5000
Industrial DVD Player
RS-232C
C OMMAND P ROTOCOL M ANUAL
Manual Version 1.00
June 30, 2004
(Updated Dec 2005)
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
Business Solutions Division
Pioneer Corporation


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Pioneer is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Copyright (c) 2004-2005 Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
Document No. V5000_RS232_CPM-100
Printed in the United States of America.
Mention of third-party products is for informational purposes only and contributes neither
an endorsement nor a recommendation. Pioneer assumes no responsibility with regard to
the performance or use of these products.
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all, hardware and/or software products referenced in this manual are identified by their
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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 player is
causing the interference, try one or more of the following corrective measures:
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verify the cables and connectors between components are shielded.
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increase separation between the player and components.
·
connect the changer into an outlet or circuit different from that which the
components are connected.
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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-V5000 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-V5000 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.


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Table of Contents
1.
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................. 1
2.
INTERFACE......................................................................................................................... 2
2.1
Interface Connector ................................................................................................... 2
2.2
Serial Interface Pin Specification ............................................................................... 2
2.3
Computer Control Functions ...................................................................................... 3
2.3.1
Serial Control (see Chapters 3, 4, 5 and 6) .................................................. 3
2.3.2
Extend Terminal Control (see Chapter 9) ..................................................... 3
2.3.3
External Power Control................................................................................. 3
3.
SERIAL CONTROL ............................................................................................................. 5
3.1
Serial Interface Specifications.................................................................................... 5
3.1.1
Signal Interface............................................................................................. 5
3.1.2
Data Type ..................................................................................................... 5
3.1.3
Data Transfer Speed (Baud Rate) ................................................................ 5
3.2
Communication with a Computer............................................................................... 5
3.3
Command and Status ................................................................................................ 6
3.4
Error Messages ......................................................................................................... 8
3.5
Initial Setting .............................................................................................................. 8
4.
COMMAND STRUCTURE ................................................................................................... 9
4.1
Command Mnemonic............................................................................................... 11
4.2
Argument ................................................................................................................. 11
4.3
Command String ...................................................................................................... 11
4.4
Status Returns ......................................................................................................... 12
4.5
Error Message ......................................................................................................... 12
4.6
Request Status Return ............................................................................................ 12
4.7
Timing ...................................................................................................................... 13
5.
COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................................ 14
5.1
Open ........................................................................................................................ 14
5.2
Close........................................................................................................................ 14
5.3
Reject....................................................................................................................... 14
5.3.1 Reject....................................................................................................................... 15
5.4
Start ......................................................................................................................... 15
5.5
Play .......................................................................................................................... 16
5.6
Pause....................................................................................................................... 17
5.7
Still (DVD, VCD) ...................................................................................................... 17
5.8
Step Forward or Reverse (DVD).............................................................................. 18
5.9
Scan Forward, Reverse, or Stop.............................................................................. 18
5.10 Multi-Speed Forward or Reverse (DVD) .................................................................. 19
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5.11 Speed (DVD, VCD) .................................................................................................. 20
5.12 Search ..................................................................................................................... 21
5.13 Search & Play .......................................................................................................... 22
5.14 Stop Marker ............................................................................................................. 23
5.15 Lead-Out Symbol ..................................................................................................... 24
5.16 Clear ........................................................................................................................ 25
5.17 Frame (DVD)............................................................................................................ 26
5.18 Block Number (CD).................................................................................................. 26
5.19 Time (excludes discs without Time Codes) ............................................................. 26
5.20 Chapter (DVD) ......................................................................................................... 27
5.21 Title (DVD) ............................................................................................................... 27
5.23 Index (CD) ............................................................................................................... 28
5.24 TRACK (CD, VCD)................................................................................................... 28
5.25 Select Subtitle (DVD) ............................................................................................... 28
5.26 Select Audio (DVD).................................................................................................. 29
5.27 Select Aspect (DVD) ................................................................................................ 29
5.28 Select Angle (DVD).................................................................................................. 29
5.29 Select Parental-Level (DVD).................................................................................... 30
5.30 Audio Control (DVD, CD, VCD) ............................................................................... 30
5.31 Video Control ........................................................................................................... 31
5.32 Display Control ........................................................................................................ 32
5.33 Key Lock .................................................................................................................. 33
5.34 Stack Group Set (DVD)............................................................................................ 34
5.35 Barcode /Command Stack Play (DVD) .................................................................... 34
5.36 Stack Data Upload ................................................................................................... 35
5.37 Stack Data Download .............................................................................................. 38
6.
CURRENT PLAYER CONDITION REQUEST Descriptions............................................ 39
6.1
P-Block Number Request ........................................................................................ 39
6.2
Title/Track Number Request .................................................................................... 39
6.3
Chapter Number Request (DVD) ............................................................................. 40
6.4
Time Code Request ................................................................................................. 40
6.5
Block Number Request (CD) ................................................................................... 41
6.6
Frame Number Request (DVD) ............................................................................... 41
6.7
Index Number Request (CD) ................................................................................... 42
6.8
Total Frame Request (DVD) .................................................................................... 42
6.9
TOC Information Request (CD/VCD)....................................................................... 42
6.10 Disc Region Code Request (DVD)........................................................................... 43
6.11 DVD Disc Status Request........................................................................................ 43
6.12 CD Disc Status Request .......................................................................................... 44
6.13 Register A Set.......................................................................................................... 45
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