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BDP-LX91
BDP-09FD
Communication Interface
User's Manual
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Version 1.00
19 Dec. 2008
Pioneer Corporation
Confidential Pioneer
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Revisions REV Date Comment 1.00 2008/12/19 First Draft Confidential Pioneer 2
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Contents 1 Introduction ..................................................................... 4 2 Serial control ................................................................... 4 2.1 Interface Specifications................................................... 4 2.2 Connection to a Computer................................................... 4 2.3 Commands and Status........................................................ 5 3 Commands ....................................................
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1 Introduction This unit is a BD player allowing playback of BDs, DVDs and CDs. In addition to the basic operations on the main unit and using the remote control, the player is also equipped with an RS-232C-compatible serial control interface allowing connection to a computer. This manual explains procedures and cautions related to controlling the player using this interface. For instructions on using the buttons on the remote control and front panel, refer to the operating instructions
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control wires other than TxD and RxD. With some computers, however, hardware processing of the CTS input is required for operation. In this case a DTR output can be used. As long as signal transfer is possible, a positive potential is output for DTR. Connect the DTR output to the computer's CTS input. 2.3 Commands and Status Processing differs for the remote control button commands and other commands. When the player receives a remote control button command, it sends the "Completed"
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・ ?P – To know the player's operating mode. ・ ?A, ?R, ?C, ?T, ?I – To know the current time, chapter, title/track number, etc. ・ ?L, ?E, ?Z – To know the player's information. The status function is as follows: Status report ├─ Auto status ｜ ├─ Completed message ｜ └─ Error message └─ Request status 3 Commands 3.1 Power on Processing When the remote control button "Power" command is sent by RS-232C command while the power is off, power on processing is performed. Even i
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3.2.4 Command string termination When the code is received, this terminates the command. 3.2.5 Command processing Buffered commands are extracted in order and the operation is started. Once execution of the command is fully completed, the "Completed" message (R) is sent. If or (line feed) is included in the received command string, it is ignored. If the command is unusable, the error message in 3.3.7 is sent. If an error is generated, subsequent commands are no
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3.3 Error Messages If an error is generated while a command is being executed, an error code such as "E04" on the table below is returned. Only the most recent error code is stored, and is canceled when the power is turned off. The initial value of the error code is "00". Code Error type Explanation Attempt to execute a function that is not usable was made E04 Feature not available • Command mnemonics are wrong • That mode cannot be used E06 Missing Argument Proper parameter
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Pioneer 3.4 List of Commands Below is a list of RS-232C commands. For details on individual commands, see 3.5 Command Details . Playback-related commands(*1) are only valid for BDMV, BDAV, DVD-Video, DVD VR, CD-DA and DTS-CD discs. (*1) Playback-related commands: Stop, Play, Pause, Still, Search & Play, Current Address Request, Time Code Request, Title/Track Number Request, Chapter Number Request and Index Number Request Operation-related commands(*2) do not operate when any screen other than a
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Pioneer Remote Control Button Command Commands and arguments are assigned to the buttons on the player's remote control unit. In cases in which operation differs from that of the remote control button, the explanation is given under Function . No. Command Name Argument Function 1 STANDBY/ON A181AFBC Turns the power on and off. 2 OPEN/CLOSE A181AFB6 Opens and closes the disc tray. 3 AUDIO A181AFBE Switches the audio. 4 SUBTITLE A181AF36 Switches the subtitles. 5 ANGLE A181AFB5 Switches the BDMV o
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Pioneer 3.5 Command Details Below is a description of the functions of the RS-232C commands. For status return timing, see Description of function and Execution examples under the individual commands. If not clearly indicated in the function description, basically the status is returned directly after the command is received. "Pause" refers to both pausing with the Still command and pausing with the Pause command, unless otherwise specified. For the resume function, resume storage and cancellati
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Pioneer 3.5.3 Stop ◆ Command mnemonics 99RJ ◆ Description of function When the 99RJ command is received in the play, pause, forward/reverse scanning or forward/reverse slow mode, playback is stopped and the completed status (R) is returned. When the 99RJ command is received in the stop mode, the player remains in the stop mode and the completed status (R) is returned. Unlike the [Stop] button on the remote control, resume clearing is not performed, even when the 99RJ command is received while
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Pioneer 3.5.5 Current Address Request ◆ Command mnemonics ?A ◆ Description of function When the ?A command is received, the information on the table below is returned. An error (E04) is returned if the value cannot be acquired. The following indicates the application and the information returned. Application Information returned BDMV, BDAV Title number (3 digits), chapter number (3 digits), time (6 digits) DVD-Video, DVD VR Title number (3 digits), chapter number (3 digits), time (6 digits) CD-
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Pioneer 3.5.9 Index Number Request ◆ Command mnemonics ?I ◆ Description of function When the ?I command is received, the value of the track number (2 digits) and index number (2 digits) is returned for CD-DA/DTS-CD discs. An error (E04) is returned if the value cannot be acquired. ◆ Execution examples Command Status return BD player operation During CD-DA playback ?I 0102 (track 1, index 2) 3.5.10 Player Active Mode Request ◆ Command mnemonics ?P ◆ Description of function When the ?P co
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Pioneer 3.5.12 Firmware Version Request ◆ Command mnemonics ?Z ◆ Description of function When the ?Z command is received, the BD player's firmware version is returned. ◆ Execution examples Command Status return BD player operation ?Z 1.00 (Firmware version 1.00) 3.5.13 Player Model Name Request ◆ Command mnemonics ?L ◆ Description of function When the ?L command is received, the player's model name, including destination code, is returned. ◆ Execution examples Command Status return BD pl
