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

Pioneer LD-V4400 Level I Specifications

General

Type	Laserdisc Player
Power Requirements	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Video Output	Composite
Control	RS-232C
Scanning Velocity	11.39 m/s
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz

Summary

Introduction

Scope of Level I & III Manual

Manual is a reference guide for programmers using the LD-V4400 player.

Player Control Methods

Describes Level I, II, and III control methods for the LD-V4400 player.

Chapter Highlights

Overview of the manual's content and chapter structure.

Operational Basics

Internal Operations

Explains player operating modes (Normal, Function Switch, Test) and active states.

Player Indicators

Details the seven LED status indicators on the LD-V4400 front panel.

Interfaces

Describes interfaces for receiving control signals (remote sensor, LaserBarcode, RS-232C).

On-Screen Function Switches

Explains how to set player function parameters via on-screen menus.

On-Screen Status Displays in Manual Mode

Describes how chapter, frame, time, and audio status are displayed.

Manual Control — Level I

Front Panel Control Buttons

Details the function of each button on the LD-V4400 front panel.

Remote Control

Explains the use of the optional RU-V103 remote control unit.

LaserBarcode Control

Describes how to control the player using LaserBarcodes.

External Computer Control — Level III

Command and Status

Explains the computer control protocol and command/response structure.

Error Messages

Lists and explains error codes returned by the player.

Initial Settings

Details the default states of internal registers and switches.

List of Level III Commands

A comprehensive list of available Level III commands with mnemonics and pages.

Command Formats

Explains how to structure commands, including arguments and addresses.

Status Returns

Describes how the player communicates its status back to the computer.

Level III Command Descriptions

Detailed explanations of each Level III command.

Appendix A: Level III Commands for the LD-V4400

Appendix B: LD-V4400 Remote Control Unit

Appendix C: LD-V4400 Interface Cable Specifications

Appendix D: LaserBarcode 2 Standard Command Set

Appendix E: Using Pioneer Barcode Readers

Appendix F: LD-V4400 Internal Player Control