Pioneer DVD-V7200 Industrial DVD Player RS-232C - Manual (Page 9)

Introduction
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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.