Pioneer BDP-V6000 - Blu-Ray Disc Player User manual

Professional Blu-ray Disc Player
BDP-V6000
RS-232C
Command Protocol Manual
Manual Version 1.01
August 4, 2009
Pioneer Corporation

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Revision History
REV Date Comment
1.00 2009/4/6 First Draft
1.01. 2009/8/4 First Edition

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 5
2. Serial Control ......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1. Interface Specifications ...................................................................................................................6
2.1.1. Interface Connector ..................................................................................................................6
2.1.2. Signals .......................................................................................................................................6
2.1.3. Signal Level...............................................................................................................................6
2.1.4. Data Format..............................................................................................................................6
2.1.5. Communication Speed (baud rate)..........................................................................................6
2.2. Connection to a Computer...............................................................................................................7
3. Commands and Status Returns ............................................................................................................ 8
3.1. Command Structure ........................................................................................................................9
3.1.1. Command Mnemonics ..............................................................................................................9
3.1.2. Arguments.................................................................................................................................9
3.1.3. Command String Termination.................................................................................................9
3.1.4. Command String Buffer Number ............................................................................................9
3.2. Command Processing.......................................................................................................................9
3.2.1. Completed Status .....................................................................................................................9
3.2.2. Error Status ............................................................................................................................10
3.2.3. Request Status........................................................................................................................10
3.3. Power-ON Processing ....................................................................................................................10
3.4. Error Status....................................................................................................................................10
3.5. List of Commands ..........................................................................................................................10
3.6. Command Support Table...............................................................................................................15
3.7. Command Details...........................................................................................................................18
3.7.1. Power ON ................................................................................................................................18
3.7.2. Power OFF ..............................................................................................................................18
3.7.3. Open.........................................................................................................................................19
3.7.4. Close.........................................................................................................................................19
3.7.5. Stop ..........................................................................................................................................20
3.7.6. Play ..........................................................................................................................................20
3.7.7. Pause .......................................................................................................................................21
3.7.8. Still ..........................................................................................................................................22
3.7.9. Step Forward...........................................................................................................................22
3.7.10. Step Reverse........................................................................................................................22
3.7.11. Scan Stop .............................................................................................................................23
3.7.12. Search ..................................................................................................................................23
3.7.13. Search & Play......................................................................................................................24
3.7.14. Stop Marker.........................................................................................................................24
3.7.15. Clear.....................................................................................................................................25

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3.7.16. Time .....................................................................................................................................26
3.7.17. Chapter ................................................................................................................................26
3.7.18. Title ......................................................................................................................................27
3.7.19. Track ....................................................................................................................................27
3.7.20. Key Lock ..............................................................................................................................27
3.7.21. Advanced Playlist Playback ...............................................................................................28
3.7.22. Current Address Request ...................................................................................................29
3.7.23. Title (Track) Number Request ...........................................................................................29
3.7.24. Chapter Number Request...................................................................................................30
3.7.25. Time Code Request .............................................................................................................30
3.7.26. Index Number Request.......................................................................................................31
3.7.27. DVD Disc Status Request...................................................................................................31
3.7.28. BD Disc Status Request .....................................................................................................32
3.7.29. Get Information...................................................................................................................33
3.7.30. CD Disc Status Request .....................................................................................................33
3.7.31. Player Active Mode Request...............................................................................................35
3.7.32. Player Model Name Request..............................................................................................36
3.7.33. Slow......................................................................................................................................36
3.7.34. Error Code Request.............................................................................................................36
3.7.35. Menu Call ............................................................................................................................37
3.7.36. Numeric Button...................................................................................................................37
3.7.37. Button Select .......................................................................................................................38
3.7.38. Enter Button .......................................................................................................................38
3.7.39. Firmware Version Request.................................................................................................39
3.7.40. Remote control Button........................................................................................................39

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1. Introduction
The BDP-V6000 is a professional Blu-ray Disc (BD) player that supports BD, DVD and CD media playback.
In addition to control through the front panel and the remote control, the BDP-V6000 is equipped with an
RS-232C-compatible serial control interface allowing connection to a computer (PC).
This manual explains procedures and cautions related to controlling the player using this serial interface. For
instructions about using the buttons on the remote control and front panel, refer to the operating instructions
shipped with the BDP-V6000.

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2. Serial Control
2.1. Interface Specifications
2.1.1. Interface Connector
This terminal, which conforms to RS-232C specifications, is a 9-pin (male) D-sub connector.
2.1.2. Signals
The 9-pin D-sub connector's pin layout is as shown below.
Pin no. Pin name Input/Output Function
1 DCD Input NC (not connected on the player)
2 RxD Input Receive data
3 TxD Output Send data
4 DTR Output NC (not connected on the player)
5 GND - Ground
6 DSR Input NC (not connected on the player)
7 RTS Output Connected to CTS pin internally
8 CTS Input Connected to RTS pin internally
9 RI - NC (not connected on the player)
2.1.3. Signal Level
RS-232C level
2.1.4. Data Format
Data length ：8 bits
Stop bit ：1 bit
Parity ：None
2.1.5. Communication Speed (baud rate)
The available communication speeds (baud rate) are as follows:
2400 bps
4800 bps
9600 bps [factory default]
19200 bps
115200 bps

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2.2. Connection to a Computer
The computer and player are connected with three wires, as shown on the diagram below.
Computer BDP-V6000
[Pin 2] RxD RxD [Pin 2]
[Pin 3] TxD TxD [Pin 3]
[Pin 5] GND GND [Pin 5]
The player accepts commands whenever the power is turned on so it is unnecessary to use any connections other
than the TxD, RxD and ground pins.

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3. Commands and Status Returns
As the basic protocol, the computer issues the command to the player and the player returns the status.
When the player receives a command, it echoes back the received character string.
After this, a response of the completed status, request status or error status is returned.
【Examples】Computer BDP-V6000
(1) ”Stop playback” 99RJ<CR> 
99RJ<CR> (echoes back)
Stops playback.
R<CR> ”Completed status”
(2) ”Open tray” OP<CR> 
OP<CR> (echoes back)
Opens tray.
R<CR> ”Completed status”
Once all command processing is complete, the player returns the completed status. If an error occurs, the player
returns the error code.
The function called "Auto status" automatically returns the status after each command is executed. Auto status
notifies the computer when to issue the next command. If the computer does not use this function, the next
command is held until the previous command is fully executed.
There is also the "Request command" for revealing the player's status. This function returns player and disc
information such as the operating mode, time, etc.
The primary request commands are shown below.
- ?P – To learn the player's operating mode.
- ?A, ?R, ?C, ?T, ?I – To learn the current time, chapter, title/track number, etc.
- ?L, ?E, ?Z – To learn the player's information.
- ?V, ?J, ?K, ?D – To learn information on the loaded disc.
The command and status functions are as follows:
Command
└─Auto status
├─Completed status
└─Error status
Request command
├─Request status
└─Error status

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3.1. Command Structure
3.1.1. Command Mnemonics
Commands use ASCII English letters/numbers and consist of two characters. No distinction is made between
capital and small letters.
3.1.2. Arguments
Arguments are added to commands to specify title or chapter numbers, etc. Arguments consist of ASCII English
letters/numbers and are placed in front of the command. If a command requiring an argument has no argument,
an error occurs.
Address (adrs) ：
Addresses consist of ASCII numbers and express the title number/chapter number/track number/time code.
The address mode is specified with the Title/Chapter/Track/Time command.
Argument (arg) ：
Arguments consist of ASCII English letters/numbers and express command parameters with arguments other
than addresses.
3.1.3. Command String Termination
When the <CR> code is received, the command terminates.
3.1.4. Command String Buffer Number
A command string is a group of multiple commands. When commands are received, a command string with a
maximum of 32 characters is buffered. Characters beyond the 32nd character are ignored.
【Ex.】TM2000SE2300PL<CR>
3.2. Command Processing
Buffered commands are extracted and processed sequentially.
If the received command string includes <SPACE＞or ＜LF＞(line feed), it is ignored.
If an error is generated, subsequent commands are not executed.
3.2.1. Completed Status
The completed status used with “Auto status” is expressed with an "R".
【Ex.】R<CR>

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3.2.2. Error Status
The error status is expressed as an “E” followed by a 2-digit error number.
【Ex.】E04<CR>
3.2.3. Request Status
Commands including "?" are request commands. Information corresponding to the command and the terminator
(<CR>) is returned.
When multiple request commands are issued within the same command string, each is terminated by <CR> and
the status is returned.
【Ex.】? R? C<CR> →01<CR>
05<CR>
3.3. Power-ON Processing
When the Power ON or PLAY command, or the [Power]/[Play]/[Power On] remote control button command is
received when the power is off, the power turns on and the command is executed.
When the power is off, any other commands are ignored.
3.4. Error Status
When a problem occurs during command processing, an error code is returned (example: "E04<CR>").
Code Error type Description
E04 Feature not available Attempt has been made to execute a function that cannot be used
- Command mnemonics are wrong (mode cannot be used)
E06 Missing Argument Proper parameter has not been specified
E11 Disc does not exist No disc is loaded
E12 Search Error Search address cannot be found
E15 Picture stop Picture stop
- Still picture has been set by picture stop code during auto play
E16 Interrupt by Other device Interruption by other device during command execution
E99 Panic Error Failure to close the tray
3.5. List of Commands
Below is a list of the RS-232C commands. For details on individual commands, refer to section 3.7 Command
Details in this manual.
Playback-related commands (*1) are only valid for BDMV/BDAV/DVD-Video/DVD VR/CD-DA/DTS-CD
discs. If other application formats are detected, error (E04) is returned.
(*1) Playback-related commands: Stop/Play/Advanced Playlist Playback/Pause/Still/Step/Forward/
Step Reverse/Scan Stop/Search/Search & Play/Stop Marker/Current Address Request/Slow/Time

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Code Request/Title (Track) Number Request/Chapter Number Request/Index Number Request
Operation-related commands (*2) do not operate when screens other than those that can be shown in the play
mode (*3) are displayed.
(*2) Operation-related commands: Stop/Play/Advanced Playlist Playback/Pause/ Still/ Step Forward/
Step Reverse/ Scan Stop/ Search & Play/ Menu Call/Numeric Button/ Button Select/ Enter Button/
Slow
(*3) GUI screens displayable in the play mode: Playback screen, play mode screen, picture quality adjust
screen, sound adjust screen, etc. Addresses can be specified for commands for which (Address) is
included in the command mnemonic.
The command operation functions according to the specified address mode. The initial value of the address mode
when the power is turned on is TM (Time).
The types of applications and valid address modes are shown below.
Table 1 – Address Modes for Play/Stop Marker Commands
BDMV DVD-Video
HDMV
BD-J
Movie
Interactive
Movie
Interactive
BDAV
One Sequential PGC
PGCs other than One
Sequential
DVD
VR CD-DA DTS-CD
TM (Time)      
CH (Chapter)    
TI (Title)      
Address mode
TR (Track)  
Table 2 - Address Modes for Search/Search & Play Commands
BDMV DVD-Video
HDMV
BD-J
Movie
Interactive
Movie
Interactive
BDAV
One Sequential PGC
PGCs other than One
Sequential
DVD
VR CD-DA DTS-CD
TM (Time)       
CH (Chapter)     
TI (Title)        
Address mode
TR (Track)  

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A command mnemonic can specify (Argument) as an argument. For details about arguments, refer the
description for each command.
Table 3 - RS-232C Commands
No. Command name Command mnemonic Description of command
1 Power ON PN Turns power on.
2 Power OFF PF Turns power off.
3 Open OP Opens the disc tray.
4 Close CO Closes the disc tray.
5 Stop 99RJ Stops playback.
6 Play (Address)PL Plays the picture and sound.
7 Pause PA Pauses without outputting the picture.
8 Still ST Pauses with the picture being output.
9 Step Forward SF Moves a step forward.
10 Step Reverse SR Moves a step backward.
11 Scan Stop NS Stops forward/reverse scanning, plays.
12 Search (Address)SE Searches for the specified address.
13 Search & Play (Address)SL Searches for the specified address and starts playback from that position.
14 Stop Marker (Address)SM Sets the specified address and pauses when that address is reached.
15 Clear CL Conducts the clear/cancel processing.
16 Time TM Sets the address mode to Time.
17 Chapter CH Sets the address mode to Chapter.
18 Title TI Sets the address mode to Title.
19 Track TR Sets the address mode to Track.
20 Key Lock (Argument)KL Controls button and tray locking.
21 Advanced Playlist Playback (Argument)BS Plays professional playlists.
22 Current Address Request ?A
Returns all information on currently playing title number, chapter number,
etc.
23 Title (Track) Number Request ?R Returns the currently playing title number or track number.
24 Chapter Number Request ?C Returns the currently playing chapter number.
25 Time Code Request ?T Returns the currently playing time.
26 Index Number Request ?I Returns the currently playing track or index number.
27 DVD Disc Status Request ?V Returns the DVD status.
28 BD Disc Status Request ?J Returns the BD status.
29 Get Information ?D Returns the disc information.
30 CD Disc Status Request ?K Returns the CD status.

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No. Command name Command mnemonic Description of command
31 Player Active Mode Request ?P Returns the player's current operating mode.
32 Player Model Name Request ?L Returns the player's model name.
33 Slow (Argument)SW Sets slow playback.
34 Error Code Request ?E Returns the most recent error code.
35 Menu Call (Argument)MC Conducts disc menu call out/resume.
36 Numeric Button (Argument)NB Conducts disc menu button selection/execution.
37 Button Select (Argument)CU Conducts disc menu button selection.
38 Enter Button ET Conducts disc menu button entering.
39 Firmware Version Request ?Z Returns the firmware version.
40 Remote control Button /(Argument)/RU
Conducts the same operation as the buttons on the remote control unit.
For the correspondence between the remote control buttons and
arguments, see "Table 4 - Remote Control Button Commands".
Commands and arguments are assigned according to the buttons on the BDP-V6000's remote control. Cases in
which operation differs from that of the remote control button are explained under "Function".
Table 4 - Remote Control Button Commands
No. Command Name Argument Function
1 Power A181AFBC Turns the power on/off.
2 Open/Close A181AFB6 Opens/closes the disc tray.
3 Audio A181AFBE Switches the audio.
4 Subtitles A181AF36 Switches the subtitles.
5 Angle A181AFB5 Switches the angle of the BDMV or DVD-Video disc.
6 Secondary video A181AFBF
When this command is received while playing BDMV discs on which secondary video
(picture in picture) signals are recorded, switches the secondary video.
7 Secondary audio A181AFBD
When this command is received while playing BDMV discs on which secondary audio
signals are recorded, switches the secondary audio.
8 Play mode A181AF7F Displays/closes the play mode screen.
9 Picture quality adjust A181AF30 Displays/closes the picture quality adjust screen.
10 Home media gallery A181AFF7 Displays/closes the home media gallery.
11 Top menu A181AFB4 Displays the BDMV or DVD-Video disc's top menu screen.
12 Home menu A181AFB0 Displays/closes the home menu.
13 Menu A181AFB9 Displays the BDMV or DVD-Video disc's menu screen.
14 ↑A184FFFF
15 ↓A185FFFF
16 ←A187FFFF
17 →A186FFFF
Used to select items, change settings, move the cursor, etc.
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No. Command Name Argument Function
18 Enter A181AFEF Used to execute selected items, enter changed settings, etc.
19 Back A181AFF4 Returns to the previous screen.
20 Tools A181AFB3 Displays/closes the tools menu.
21 0 A181AFA0
22 1 A181AFA1
23 2 A181AFA2
24 3 A181AFA3
25 4 A181AFA4
26 5 A181AFA5
27 6 A181AFA6
28 7 A181AFA7
29 8 A181AFA8
30 9 A181AFA9
Used to specify and play titles/chapters/tracks, to select items on menu screens, etc.
31 Clear A181AFE5
Used when a mistake has been made inputting numbers, etc.
* The all clear operation performed by holding the remote control button pressed in is
not supported.
32 On-screen display A181AFE3 Displays the disc information.
33 Play A181AF39 Starts playback.
34 Stop A181AF38 Stops playback.
35 Pause A181AF3A Stops playback temporarily. When this command is received again, playback resumes.
36 Reverse
scanning/Slow/Step A181AFEA
Reverse scanning is set when this command is received during playback. Reverse step
by step playback is set when received in the pause mode.
* Reverse scanning and reverse slow motion playback performed by holding the remote
control button pressed in are not supported.
37 Forward
scanning/Slow/Step A181AFE9
Forward scanning is set when this command is received during playback. Forward step
by step playback is set when received in the pause mode.
* Forward scanning and forward slow motion playback performed by holding the
remote control button pressed in are not supported.
38 Previous A181AF3E
Skips playback to the beginning of the previous title/chapter/track /file.
* List screen page switching performed by holding the remote control button pressed in
is not supported.
39 Next A181AF3D
Skips playback to the beginning of the next title/chapter/track/file.
* List screen page switching performed by holding the re mote control button pressed in
is not supported.
40 Switch Resolution ↑A181AFFA Switches the resolution of the video signals output from the video output terminals.
41 Switch Resolution ↓A181AFFC Switches the resolution of the video signals output from the video output terminals.
42 Switch Video Output A181AFB8
Switches the video output terminal for viewing to "HDMI Out", "Analog Out"
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No. Command Name Argument Function
43 FL Dimmer A181AFF9
Adjusts the main unit display window's brightness.
When "Off" is selected, the "FL OFF" indicator on the main unit's front panel lights.
44 Color Button (Blue) A181AF66
45 Color Button (Red) A181AF64
46 Color Button (Green) A181AF65
47 Color Button (Yellow) A181AF67
Used when operating BDMV menu screens.
48 POWER ON A181AFBA Turns the power on.
49 POWER OFF A181AFBB Turns the power off.
3.6. Command Support Table
The commands supported for the different types of media are shown below.
BDMV
HDMV BD-J
DVD-
Video
No
Argument
Mnemonic
Command name
Movie Interactive Movie Interactive
BDAV
One Sequential PGC PGCs other than One Sequential
DVD VR CD-DA DTS-CD DATA DISC
1 PN Power ON           
2 PF Power OFF           
3 OP Open           
4 CO Close           
5 99 RJ Stop          
6 Address PL Play 
*1  *1  *2  *2  *1  *1  *1  *1  *1  *1
7 PA Pause        
8 ST Still          
9 SF Step Forward        
10 SR Step Reverse        
11 NS Scan Stop          
12 Address SE Search 
*3  *3  *3  *3  *3 
*3 
*3  *3  *3  *3
13 Address SL Search & Play 
*3  *3  *3 
*3 
*3  *3  *3  *3  *3  *3
14 Address SM Stop Marker 
*4  *4  *4  *4  *4 
*4 
*4  *4

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BDMV
HDMV BD-J
DVD-
Video
No
Argument
Mnemonic
Command name
Movie Interactive Movie Interactive
BDAV
One Sequential PGC PGCs other than One Sequential
DVD VR CD-DA DTS-CD DATA DISC
15 CL Clear          
16 TM Time 
*5  *5  *5  *5  *5  *5  *5
17 CH Chapter 
*5  *5  *5  *5  *5
18 TI Title 
*5  *5  *5  *5  *5  *5  *5  *5
19 TR Track 
*5  *5
20 Argument KL Key Lock           
21 Argument BS Advanced Playlist
Playback      
22 ?A Current Address
Request          
23 ?R Title/Track Number
Request          
24 ?C Chapter Number
Request        
25 ?T Time Code Request          
26 ?I Index # Request  
27 ?V DVD Disc Status
Request 
28 ?J BD Disc Status
Request     
29 ?D Get Information           
30 ?K CD Disc Status
Request  
33 Argument SW Slow        
34 ?E Error Code Request           

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BDMV
HDMV BD-J
DVD-
Video
No
Argument
Mnemonic
Command name
Movie Interactive Movie Interactive
BDAV
One Sequential PGC PGCs other than One Sequential
DVD VR CD-DA DTS-CD DATA DISC
35 Argument MC Menu Call      
36 Argument NB Numeric Button      
37 Argument CU Button Select      
38 ET Enter Button      
39 ?Z Firmware Version
Request           
40 /Argument/ RU Remote Control
Button           
*1 T Two types of Play commands (with addresses and without addresses)
- Play commands without addresses are "○" for all types of discs.
- Whether a Play command with an address is supported depends on the address mode.
Note: For details, refer to "Table 1 – Address modes for which Play/Stop Marker commands are valid".
*2 Two types of Play commands (with addresses and without addresses)
- Play commands without addresses are "○" for all types of discs.
- Play commands with addresses are "×".
*3 Whether a Search/Search & Play command is supported depends on the address mode.
Note: For details, refer to "Table 2 - Address modes for which Search/Search & Play commands are valid".
*4 Whether a Stop Marker command is supported depends on the address mode.
Note: For details, refer to "Table 1 – Address modes for which Play/Stop Marker commands are valid".
*5 Specifies the address mode when using the Play/Search/Search & Play/Stop Marker commands
Support depends on the command being used.
Note: For details, refer to "Table 1 – Address modes for which Play/Stop Marker commands are valid" and
"Table 2 - Address modes for which Search/Search & Play commands are valid".

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3.7. Command Details
Below is list of RS-232C commands including descriptions and functions. For the status return timing, refer to
"Description of function" and "Execution examples" under the individual commands.
For key lock operations, refer to "3.7.20 Key Lock".
In this manual, "Pause" refers to both pause types unless otherwise specified.
- Pause (Still) : picture is showing
- Pause (Pause) : screen is black
3.7.1. Power ON
Command mnemonics：PN
Description of function
- When the PN command is received while the power is Off, the power turns On but the status is not
returned. Since a status is not returned, the next command is held until the command finishes processing.
Even if other commands are received before processing of the PN command is complete, they are not
processed.
- If the PN command is received while the power is On, error (E04) is returned.
◆Execution examples
Command Status BD player operation
PN<CR> Power turns on.
3.7.2. Power OFF
Command mnemonics：PF
Description of function
- When the PF command is received while the power is On, the completed status (R) is returned and the
power is turned Off.
- If other commands are received before processing of the PF command is complete (while shutting down),
they are not processed.
- If the PF command is received while processing another command, the command being processed is
stopped, the completed status (R) is returned with respect to the PF command, and the power is turned Off.
The status is not returned for the command that was being processed.
◆Execution examples
Command Status BD player operation
PF<CR> R<CR> Power turns off.
Shutting down is completed.

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3.7.3. Open
Command mnemonics : OP
Description of function
- When the OP command is received after the tray closes, the tray opens and after tray opening is complete
the completed status (R) is returned.
- When the OP command is received while the tray is opening, the tray continues to open, and after tray
opening is completed the completed status (R) is returned.
- When the OP command is received when tray opening is completed, error (E04) is returned.
- When the OP command is received while the tray is closing, tray opening begins once tray closing is
completed, and after tray opening is completed the completed status (R) is returned.
- When the OP command is received while a disc is loading, tray opening begins once disc loading is
completed, and after tray opening is completed the completed status (R) is returned.
Execution examples
Command Status BD player operation
OP<CR> Tray opens.
Tray opening is completed.
R<CR>
3.7.4. Close
Command mnemonics : CO
Description of function
- When the CO command is received while the tray is open, the tray closes then the completed status (R) is
returned.
- When the CO command is received while the tray is closing, the tray continues to close then the
completed status (R) is returned.
- When the CO command is received right after closing the tray or while a disc is loading, error (E04) is
returned.
- When the CO command is received while the tray is opening, the tray closes as soon as it opens
completely and the completed status (R) is returned.
- When the CO command is received and a problem is detected during tray closing, error (E99) is returned
Execution examples
Command Status BD player operation
CO<CR> Tray closes.
Tray closing is completed.
R<CR>

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3.7.5. Stop
Command mnemonics: 99RJ
Description of function
- When the 99RJ command is received during playback, playback stops and the completed status (R) is
returned.
- When the 99RJ command is received while in the Stop mode, it is not processed and the completed status
(R) is returned.
Execution examples
Command Status BD player operation
When playing
99RJ<CR> Playback is stopped.
R<CR>
3.7.6. Play
Command mnemonics : (Address)PL
◆Description of function
○ When no address is specified
When the PL command is received while in the Stop mode, playback starts and the completed status (R) is
returned. The playback position depends on the navigation. When there is no navigation, playback starts
from the beginning of the first title.
When the PL command is received during normal playback, it is not processed and the completed status
(R) is returned.
When the PL command is received while in the pause/forward scanning/reverse scanning/slow/reverse
slow modes, playback reverts to standard speed and the completed status (R) is returned.
When the PL command is received when playback cannot be started, error (E04) is returned.
When the PL command is received while the power is Off, the power turns On, playback starts, but no
status is returned.
○ When the address is specified
When the PL command is received during playback, the command is processed as below.
- Restores normal playback
When the PL command is received while in the pause/forward scanning/reverse scanning/slow/reverse
slow modes, normal playback resumes.
- Returns the status
When the specified address is received during normal playback, the pause (Still) mode is set and the
completed status (R) is returned.
If a command is received before the status is returned, nothing is processed and error (E16) is returned.
If pausing is prohibited at the specified address, error (E04) is returned when the specified address is
reached.