Pioneer DVD-V8000 - Manual (Page 9)

Computer Control
2. INTERFACE
2.1 Interface Connector
A computer may be connected to the DVD-V8000 using a 15-pin D-Sub
connector (e.g., a JAE DALC-J15SAF connector with suitable plug such as
the JAE DA-15PF-N) to the RS-232C serial port or to the parallel port.
This unit is also equipped with 9pin connector for serial control.
In advanced setup user can choose which port to be used for serial control
depends on the cable availability.
Either 9pin cross cable or conventional 15pin cable(same cable to be used
with DVD-V7400) are available.
The factory default setup is 15pin.
The pins are identified below:
2.2 Serial Interface Pin Specification
15-pin D-Sub connector
Pin # Terminal Input/Output Function
1 GND -- ground
2 TxD Output send data
3 RxD Input receive data
4 DTR Output data terminal ready
5 POWER Input external power control
6 SW1 Input
7 SW2 Input
8 SW3 Input
9 SW4 Input
10 SW5 Input
11 SW6 Input
12 SW7 Input
13 SW8 Input
14 DLTST Input
used only for servicing the
unit – do not connect
15 STOP ST Output PLAY/STOP status
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