Pioneer LD-V4400 Level I User manual

PIONEER NEW MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
LLDD--VV44440000
INDUSTRIAL LASERDISC PLAYER
LEVEL I & III
U S E R ’ S M A N U A L
Pioneer Technical Publication TP 116 V. 1.1 9/93
PROGRAMMER’S REFERENCE GUIDE
LD-V4400
See inside this Reference Guide for:
Level I — Manual Control of the LD-V4400
Level III — Computer Control of the LD-V4400

LD-V4400 Level I & III Documentation
For Manual and Computer Control
Note to Users
This manual is based on the most up-to-date information for Level I and Level III
program development and delivery on the LD-V4400 available at the time of
publication. It is subject to change without notice. Although every reasonable effort
has been made to include accurate information, the statements in this document are
not warranties.
Pioneer New Media Technologies, Inc., makes no warranty or claims as to the
accuracy, completeness or fitness for any particular purpose of the technical
information provided herein. Throughout this manual NOTES appear reflecting details
of the particular player functions which may be different on future players. The
NOTES are included to aid understanding, but should not be depended upon in
designing applications.
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LD-V4400 LEVEL I & III DOCUMENTATION
For Manual and Computer Control
CONTENTS
1. Introduction........................................................................... 1- 1
1.1 Scope of Level I & III Manual ................................. 1 - 1
1.2 Player Control Methods............................................ 1 - 2
• Manual Control — Level I ........................................ 1 - 2
• Computer Control — Level III.................................. 1 - 2
1.3 Chapter Highlights..................................................... 1 - 6
2. Operational Basics............................................................ 2 - 1
2.1 Internal Operations ................................................... 2 - 1
2.1.1 Operating Modes .............................................. 2 - 1
2.1.2 Active States...................................................... 2 - 2
2.2 Player Indicators ........................................................ 2 - 3
2.3 Interfaces...................................................................... 2 - 4
2.3.1 Remote Sensor & LaserBarcode Terminal... 2 - 6
2.3.2 RS-232C Interface Connector......................... 2 - 8
2.4 On-Screen Function Switches................................ 2 -11
2.4.1 Setting On-Screen Function Switches........... 2 -11
To Set: Side Repeat, Load Start, Power On Start, Blue/Black
Squelch, Test Mode, BAUD Rate, TxD Terminal
2.4.2 Specific Switch Settings .................................. 2 -17
2.5 On-Screen Status Displays in Manual Mode...... 2 -19
2.5.1 Chapter/Frame/Time Code Displays........... 2 -19
2.5.2 Audio Status Display....................................... 2 - 20
2.5.3 Speed Status Display...................................... 2 - 20
2.5.4 Arguments Displayed in Manual Mode........ 2 - 21
2.5.5 Address Flag Displayed in Manual Mode.... 2 - 22
2.5.6 Repeat Mode Display....................................... 2 - 22
2.5.7 CLV Display....................................................... 2 - 22
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Note to Users
User Registration Form

3. Manual Control — Level I............................................. 3 - 1
3.1 Front Panel Control Buttons .................................. 3 - 1
3.1.1 Open/Close ....................................................... 3 - 1
3.1.2 Play..................................................................... 3 - 2
3.1.3 Step Forward/Reverse.................................. 3 - 2
3.1.4 Scan Forward/Reverse................................. 3 - 3
3.1.5 Display............................................................... 3 - 3
3.1.6 LD-ROM On/Off............................................... 3 - 3
3.2 Remote Control........................................................... 3 - 4
3.2.1 Remote Control / RU-V103............................. 3 - 4
3.2.2 Description of Remote Control Functions.... 3 - 6
1) Reject ....................................................... 3 - 6
2) Pause ....................................................... 3 - 6
3) Play........................................................... 3 - 6
4) Repeat Mode........................................... 3 - 7
5) Still/Step Forward/Reverse.............. 3 - 9
6) Display..................................................... 3 - 9
7) Scan Forward/Reverse...................... 3 - 9
8) Audio........................................................ 3 -10
9) Speed Set Down/Up........................... 3 -11
10) Clear......................................................... 3 -11
11) Multi-Speed Forward / Reverse.........3 -12
12) Search...................................................... 3 -12
13) Chapter / Frame Track / Time ....... 3 -13
3.3 LaserBarcode Control................................................ 3 -14
3.3.1 Creating LaserBarcodes................................. 3 -14
3.3.2 LaserBarcode 2 Standard Commands........ 3 -15
3.3.3 The LB & LB2 Logos....................................... 3 -15
3.3.4 Pioneer Barcode Readers............................... 3 -16
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4. External Computer Control — Level III............... 4 - 1
4.1 Command and Status................................................ 4 - 1
4.1.1 Request Status................................................ 4 - 2
4.2 Error Messages ............................................................ 4 - 3
4.3 Initial Settings ............................................................ 4 - 4
4.4 List of Level III Commands .................................... 4 - 5
4.5 Command Formats .................................................... 4 - 7
4.6 Status Returns ............................................................ 4 - 9
4.7 Level III Command Descriptions........................... 4 - 11
4.7.1 Player Control Commands .............................. 4 - 11
1) Door Open OP..................................4-11
2) Door Close CO..................................4-11
3) Reject RJ..........................................4-12
4) Start SA...........................................4-12
5) Play PL.............................................4-13
6) Pause PA..........................................4-14
7) Still ST.............................................4-14
8) Step Forward SF ..............................4-15
9) Step Reverse SR...............................4-15
10) Scan Forward NF ..............................4-15
11) Scan Reverse NR..............................4-15
12) Multi-Speed Forward MF..................4-16
13) Multi-Speed Reverse MR...................4-16
14) Speed Set SP....................................4-17
15) Search SE........................................4-18
16) Multi-Track Jump Forward JF .........4-19
17) Multi-Track Jump Reverse JR..........4-19
18) Stop Marker SM...............................4-20
19) Frame Set FR...................................4-21
20) Time Set TM.....................................4-22
21) Chapter Set CH................................4-22
22) Clear CL...........................................4-23
23) Lead-Out Symbol LO........................4-23
4.7.2 Player Control Switch Commands................. 4 - 24
24) Audio Control AD................................4-24
25) Video Control VD................................4-26
26) Key Lock KL.........................................4-27
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4.7 Level III Command Descriptions (cont.)
4.7.3 Display Control Commands............................ 4 - 28
27) Display Control DS...................................4 - 28
28) Clear Screen CS........................................4 - 29
29) Print Character PR....................................4 - 30
4.7.4 Request Commands ......................................... 4 - 31
30) Frame Number Request ?F.....................4 - 31
31) Time Code Request ?T..............................4 - 32
32) Chapter Number Request ?C...................4 -32
33) Player Active Mode Request ?P.....................4 - 33
34) Disc Status Request ?D............................4 - 34
35) LDP Model Name Request ?X...................4 - 34
36) Pioneer User’s Code Request (Disc ID)?U...4 - 35
37) Standard User’s Code Request (Disc ID)$Y 4 - 36
38) Television System Request ?S..................4 - 37
4.7.5 Communication Control Commands.............. 4 - 38
39) Communication Control CM....................4 - 38
40) CCR Mode Request ?M.............................4 - 38
4.7.6 Register Control Commands........................... 4 - 39
41) Register A Set (Display) RA ......................4-39
42) Register B Set (Squelch Control) RB........4-42
43) Register C Set (Miscellaneous) RC...........4-43
44) Register D Set (RS-232) RD......................4-44
45) Register A Request (Display) $A...............4-45
46) Register B Request (Squelch Control) $B..4-45
47) Register C Request (Miscellaneous) $C...4-46
48) Register D Request (RS-232) $D..............4-46
4.7.7 Input / Output Device Control Commands .. 4 - 47
49) Input Unit Request #I...............................4-47
50) Input Number Wait ?N..............................4-47
Appendices:
Appendix A: Level III Commands for the LD-V4400.............. A - 1
Appendix B: LD-V4400 Remote Control Unit • RU - V103 ...... B - 1
Appendix C: LD-V4400 Cable Specifications.......................... C - 1
Appendix D: LaserBarcode 2 Standard Commands & Logo D- 1
Appendix E: Using Pioneer Barcode Readers ......................... E - 1
Appendix F: LD-V4400 Internal Player Control...................... F - 1

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Accompanying Figures, by Chapter
Figure No. Title Page No.
Chapter One
Figure 1 - A Controlling the LD-V4400 Videodisc Player.......... 1 - 3
Figure 1 - B Level I — Manual Control.................................... 1 - 4
Figure 1 - C Level III — External Computer Control ................ 1 - 5
Chapter Two
Figure 2 - A Operating Modes ................................................ 2 - 2
Figure 2 - B Transitions Between Active States ...................... 2 - 3
Figure 2 - C LD-V4400 Front Panel View................................ 2 - 5
Figure 2 - D LD-V4400 Rear Panel View ................................. 2 - 5
Figure 2 - E Waveform of Infrared Remote Control Signal....... 2 - 6
Figure 2 - F LaserBarcode Terminal Plug ............................... 2 - 6
Figure 2 - G Waveform of Wired Remote Control Signal........... 2 - 7
Figure 2 - H Remote Sensor & LaserBarcode Terminal ........... 2 - 7
Figure 2 - I 15-Pin D-Sub Connector..................................... 2 - 8
Figure 2 - J Serial Interface/Signal Line ................................ 2 - 8
Figure 2 - K Data Type........................................................... 2 - 9
Figure 2 - L Other Signal Output/Signal Line ........................ 2 - 9
Figure 2 - M Other Signal Output/Signal Level....................... 2 - 10
Figure 2 - N Computer to Player Connection .......................... 2 - 10
Figure 2 - O On-Screen Function Switches............................. 2 - 13
Figure 2 - P Front Panel and RCU Button Functions................2 - 14
Figure 2 - Q Switch Settings On-Screen Parameters, Page 4 ....2 - 16
Figure 2 - R Selecting Background Color Bit, Switch 1 .............2 - 16
Figure 2 - S Selecting Black Background, Switch 1..................2 - 16
Figure 2 - T Switch 1 Settings..................................................2 - 17
Figure 2 - U Switch 2 Settings..................................................2 - 18
Figure 2 - V Setting Baud Rates...............................................2 - 18
Figure 2 - W
to 2 - C.1 On-Screen Status Displays ..........................2 - 19 to 2 - 21
Chapter Three
Figure 3 - A LD-V4400 Front Panel Buttons........................... 3 - 1
Figure 3 - B List of Remote Control Functions........................ 3 - 4
Figure 3 - C Diagram of RU-V103 Remote Control Unit .......... 3 - 5

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Figure No. Title Page No.
Figure 3 - D Audio Switches, Analog and Digital Sound ......... 3 - 10
Figure 3 - E Audio Switches, Analog Sound ........................... 3 - 10
Figure 3 - F Speed Set Down / Up......................................... 3 - 11
Figure 3 - G LaserBarcode 2 Standard Command Set ............. 3 - 15
Figure 3 - H LB2 Logo............................................................. 3 - 16
Figure 3 - I LB Logo............................................................... 3 - 16
Chapter Four
Figure 4 - A Commands and Completion Status ..................... 4 - 1
Figure 4 - B Status Reporting ................................................. 4 - 2
Figure 4 - C Error Messages ................................................... 4 - 3
Figure 4 - D Initial Settings..................................................... 4 - 4
Figure 4 - E List of Level III Commands ....................................4 - 5, 6
Figure 4 - F Frame, Time Code or Chapter Addresses............. 4 - 7
Figure 4 - G Timing Diagram .................................................. 4 - 10
Figure 4 - H Level III Speed Set............................................... 4 - 17
Figure 4 - I Audio Control Register ........................................ 4 - 24
Figure 4 - J Audio Switch Diagram......................................... 4 - 25
Figure 4 - K Video Control Diagram ........................................ 4 - 26
Figure 4 - L Display Control Diagram ..................................... 4 - 28
Figure 4 - M Character Code Table.......................................... 4 - 30
Figure 4 - N Player Active Mode Request Codes....................... 4 - 33
Figure 4 - O Setting Level III Register A Contents .................... 4 - 39
Figure 4 - P Register A: Display Control Diagram.................... 4 - 39
Figure 4 - Q Register A: User’s Display Area Diagram.............. 4 - 40
Figure 4 - R Setting Level III Register B Contents .....................4 - 42
Figure 4 - S Setting Level III Register C Contents .....................4 - 43
Figure 4 - T Setting Level III Register D Contents .....................4 - 44

1. Introduction
1.1 Scope of Level I & III Manual
1.2 Player Control Methods
1.3 Chapter Highlights
LD-V4400
LEVEL I & III
USER’S MANUAL
Programmer’s Reference Guide
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