Pioneer CLD-V2800 User Manual

PIONEER NEW MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Pioneer Technical Publication TP 120 V. 1.0 10/95
CLD-V2800
LASERDISC/COMPACT DISC PLAYER
LEVEL III
USER’ S M ANUAL
PROGRAMMER’S REFERENCE GUIDE
CLD-V2800

Pioneer CLD-V2800 Specifications

General

Type	Laserdisc Player
Laser Type	Semiconductor Laser
Number of Discs	1
Disc Formats	CD
Video Output	S-Video
Audio Output	Analog Audio
Frequency Response	4 Hz to 20 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.003%
Output Level	2.0V (Analog Audio)

Summary

Note to Users

Registration Information

Instructions for returning registration forms for updates and feedback.

Introduction

Scope of Level III Manual

Defines the manual's scope for Level III program development on the CLD-V2800.

Features of the CLD-V2800

Lists key features of the CLD-V2800 player.

Chapter Highlights

Provides an overview of the manual's chapters and their content.

Operational Basics

Internal Operations

Explains the player's operating modes and active states.

RS-232C Interface

Details the RS-232C port, connector, and pinouts for computer control.

Function Switches

Describes the four dip-switches on the rear panel and their settings.

External Computer Control – Level III

Command and Status

Describes the communication protocol, command structure, and status responses.

Error Messages

Lists and explains error codes generated by the player during operation.

Initial Settings

Details the default initial settings for internal registers and switches.

Level III Commands for LD & CD Control

Provides a comprehensive list of Level III commands for LD and CD playback.

Command Formats

Address Formatting

Details how addresses (frame, time, chapter, block, index) are formatted for commands.

Command String Structure

Describes how to construct and send command strings, including termination and error handling.

Status Returns

Status Return Types

Explains completion messages, error codes, and how status requests are returned.

Appendix A: Command Reference

LD & CD Command Lists

Comprehensive lists of Level III commands for LaserDisc and Compact Disc.

LD Command Specifics

Specific commands relevant to LaserDisc operations.

CD Command Specifics

Specific commands relevant to Compact Disc operations.

Appendix B: Cable Specifications

IBM Computer Connections

Details cables and pin configurations for connecting to IBM PC and compatible systems.

Apple Computer Connections

Details cables and pin configurations for Apple Macintosh and Apple II systems.

Appendix C: Internal Player Components

Communication Control Block

Explains the units responsible for command reception and processing.

Player Control Block

Details the units that manage player functions like servo and audio/video output.

Appendix D: Internal Player Registers

Register Block Diagram

Illustrates the organization and connections of internal registers.

Register Functions Overview

Lists and describes the purpose of various player registers.

Appendix E: Additional Notes

CLD-V2800 Specific Notes

Provides miscellaneous clarifications and operational notes for the CLD-V2800.