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Business Solutions Division DataMan2 version 1.05 A Serial Communication Tool for the Pioneer Industrial DVD Video Player DVD-V7400 Microsoft® Windows® Compatible August 1, 2002 Document Version 1.01 Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc.
Business Solutions Division DataMan2 version 1.05 A Serial Communication Tool for the Pioneer Industrial DVD Video Player DVD-V7400 Microsoft® Windows® Compatible August 1, 2002 Document Version 1.01 Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc.
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... that allows the user to download, upload, create and edit all memory data from the DVD-V7400 through an easy-to 15pin DVD-V7400 D0sub 15pin TxD RxD GND DTR Computer (PC) D-sub 9pin RxD TxD GND CTS CD DSR DataMan2.doc Page 1 of 35 Serial commands include the following functions: • Operation Commands •... a standard RS-232 serial port available • Serial cable: D-sub 9pin to -use graphical interface. The program provides serial (RS-232C) communication between a computer and a Pioneer DVD player.
... that allows the user to download, upload, create and edit all memory data from the DVD-V7400 through an easy-to 15pin DVD-V7400 D0sub 15pin TxD RxD GND DTR Computer (PC) D-sub 9pin RxD TxD GND CTS CD DSR DataMan2.doc Page 1 of 35 Serial commands include the following functions: • Operation Commands •... a standard RS-232 serial port available • Serial cable: D-sub 9pin to -use graphical interface. The program provides serial (RS-232C) communication between a computer and a Pioneer DVD player.
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... Connect Option Follow the instructions below to initiate the communication settings. 2.2.3 Disconnect Option If the DVD player is removed or exchanged with a signal rate of 35 The connections are confirmed when the selections are revealed in the Communication Setting box. DataMan2 Operating Instructions By pressing the Auto Connect button, the computer detects the...
... Connect Option Follow the instructions below to initiate the communication settings. 2.2.3 Disconnect Option If the DVD player is removed or exchanged with a signal rate of 35 The connections are confirmed when the selections are revealed in the Communication Setting box. DataMan2 Operating Instructions By pressing the Auto Connect button, the computer detects the...
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... Page 5 of commands involving data loading. DataMan2 Operating Instructions 3.0 DATA MANAGEMENT DataMan2 allows management of the following types of data: • Weekly Timer • Command Stack & Blackboard • Memory (all data within the player's memory) 3.1 Weekly Timer Transmissions The Weekly Timer button on the ...- computer (PC) sends data to the system ♦ Open Folder - add timer information and/or settings to the DVD player ♦ Weekly Timer Data Upload - DVD player sends data to the PC ♦ Create New Data - opens last file folder accessed ♦ Exit -
... Page 5 of commands involving data loading. DataMan2 Operating Instructions 3.0 DATA MANAGEMENT DataMan2 allows management of the following types of data: • Weekly Timer • Command Stack & Blackboard • Memory (all data within the player's memory) 3.1 Weekly Timer Transmissions The Weekly Timer button on the ...- computer (PC) sends data to the system ♦ Open Folder - add timer information and/or settings to the DVD player ♦ Weekly Timer Data Upload - DVD player sends data to the PC ♦ Create New Data - opens last file folder accessed ♦ Exit -
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...DataMan2.doc Page 6 of days • On - Once a file is selected, a pop-up menu allows any field on the pop-up menu appears. ♦ Display / Edit - saves the weekly timer settings for edits: • Day - closes the pop-up menu The menu options, Display/Edit, Save As, and Download into DVD-PLAYER... • Mode - day of the week or a series of 35 The following fields are available for future use ♦ Download into DVD-PLAYER, are detailed in the following sections. 3.1.1.1 Display / Edit Download The Display/Edit option on the Weekly Timer Data property sheet to be viewed...
...DataMan2.doc Page 6 of days • On - Once a file is selected, a pop-up menu allows any field on the pop-up menu appears. ♦ Display / Edit - saves the weekly timer settings for edits: • Day - closes the pop-up menu The menu options, Display/Edit, Save As, and Download into DVD-PLAYER... • Mode - day of the week or a series of 35 The following fields are available for future use ♦ Download into DVD-PLAYER, are detailed in the following sections. 3.1.1.1 Display / Edit Download The Display/Edit option on the Weekly Timer Data property sheet to be viewed...
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... all additions and/or edits are explained in later sections of this manual. 6. The system supports up menu. Open the appropriate directory. 5. DataMan2 Operating Instructions To change a field on the property sheet, use the drop-down selector, highlight the field information and type in the data. ... on the Apply button at the bottom of 35 The tabbed pages refer to the PC. 1. Note: The Timer is then stored in the DVD player's memory. Create a new or edit an existing property sheet. 2. Follow the directions below to save the changed property sheet to events. Click...
... all additions and/or edits are explained in later sections of this manual. 6. The system supports up menu. Open the appropriate directory. 5. DataMan2 Operating Instructions To change a field on the property sheet, use the drop-down selector, highlight the field information and type in the data. ... on the Apply button at the bottom of 35 The tabbed pages refer to the PC. 1. Note: The Timer is then stored in the DVD player's memory. Create a new or edit an existing property sheet. 2. Follow the directions below to save the changed property sheet to events. Click...
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... is uploaded from the appropriate directory. 4. DataMan2 Operating Instructions Note: The asterisk in multiple situations. Follow the directions below to download a weekly timer data file to the PC. Select the weekly timer data (.wtd) file from the DVD player to the DVD player. 1. Click on Open to select the... is saved on a PC, the timer information can be downloaded to the DVD player again or to other DVD players in the future. You must save the file to retain the data. 3.1.1.3 Download to appear. DataMan2.doc Page 8 of 35 If the weekly timer data is appropriate in the...
... is uploaded from the appropriate directory. 4. DataMan2 Operating Instructions Note: The asterisk in multiple situations. Follow the directions below to download a weekly timer data file to the PC. Select the weekly timer data (.wtd) file from the DVD player to the DVD player. 1. Click on Open to select the... is saved on a PC, the timer information can be downloaded to the DVD player again or to other DVD players in the future. You must save the file to retain the data. 3.1.1.3 Download to appear. DataMan2.doc Page 8 of 35 If the weekly timer data is appropriate in the...
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... action or activity such as a Chapter Search • TitleChapter/Group - DataMan2 Operating Instructions data. Click on the Save As button on the Apply button when all additions and/or edits are automatically returned to the PC. 1. Note: The asterisk in the DVD player's memory. Activating this manual. 5. Click on the pop-up menu...
... action or activity such as a Chapter Search • TitleChapter/Group - DataMan2 Operating Instructions data. Click on the Save As button on the Apply button when all additions and/or edits are automatically returned to the PC. 1. Note: The asterisk in the DVD player's memory. Activating this manual. 5. Click on the pop-up menu...
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...DataMan2.doc Page 11 of text items only; Unlike the Weekly Timer function, the Barcode Command Stack (CS) and the Blackboard (BB) have multiple submenus to the appropriate directory. 3.2 Command Stack / Blackboard Data Transmissions The Barcode Command Stack/Blackboard feature supports downloading and uploading data between the PC and the DVD player...If text is stored in the data. 3. Use the drop-down selector, highlight the field information and type in the DVD player's memory. 4. Click on the Apply button on these submenus. Refer to the following sections in the text again. The ...
...DataMan2.doc Page 11 of text items only; Unlike the Weekly Timer function, the Barcode Command Stack (CS) and the Blackboard (BB) have multiple submenus to the appropriate directory. 3.2 Command Stack / Blackboard Data Transmissions The Barcode Command Stack/Blackboard feature supports downloading and uploading data between the PC and the DVD player...If text is stored in the data. 3. Use the drop-down selector, highlight the field information and type in the DVD player's memory. 4. Click on the Apply button on these submenus. Refer to the following sections in the text again. The ...
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... - close the program 3.2.1 Barcode Command Stack / Blackboard Download Select the file for download before continuing. DataMan2.doc Page 12 of 35 computer (PC) sends data to the DVD player ♦ CS/BB Data Upload - DataMan2 Operating Instructions From the DataMan2 main menu, select the Barcode Command Stack / Blackboard button. The data transmissions are as follows...
... - close the program 3.2.1 Barcode Command Stack / Blackboard Download Select the file for download before continuing. DataMan2.doc Page 12 of 35 computer (PC) sends data to the DVD player ♦ CS/BB Data Upload - DataMan2 Operating Instructions From the DataMan2 main menu, select the Barcode Command Stack / Blackboard button. The data transmissions are as follows...
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...appears with the current settings. The following information window appears. DataMan2.doc Page 13 of the selected data (Data size). This dialog box is present, the number remains as follows: • Num of commands in the DVD player's memory. This monitoring field assists the user to open. ... space on the Display Data button. the number of group - Other information pertaining to begin the process. DataMan2 Operating Instructions To download data from the computer (PC) to the DVD player, press the CS/BB Data Download button to the Command Stack includes the size of 35
...appears with the current settings. The following information window appears. DataMan2.doc Page 13 of the selected data (Data size). This dialog box is present, the number remains as follows: • Num of commands in the DVD player's memory. This monitoring field assists the user to open. ... space on the Display Data button. the number of group - Other information pertaining to begin the process. DataMan2 Operating Instructions To download data from the computer (PC) to the DVD player, press the CS/BB Data Download button to the Command Stack includes the size of 35
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... Prev-Still. 6. After the data is recalled from the DVD player, press the CS/BB Data Upload button to accept the uploaded data. the number of commands in the title bar indicates that stack/group Page 17 of data - DataMan2.doc Note: The asterisk in that the file has been ...From the Data Upload progress box, click on OK before adding values cause the application to the PC from the DVD player, the following pop-up window appears with the current values. DataMan2 Operating Instructions 5. Press the OK button on the Add submenu (Add Prev submenu displayed above) to retain the...
... Prev-Still. 6. After the data is recalled from the DVD player, press the CS/BB Data Upload button to accept the uploaded data. the number of commands in the title bar indicates that stack/group Page 17 of data - DataMan2.doc Note: The asterisk in that the file has been ...From the Data Upload progress box, click on OK before adding values cause the application to the PC from the DVD player, the following pop-up window appears with the current values. DataMan2 Operating Instructions 5. Press the OK button on the Add submenu (Add Prev submenu displayed above) to retain the...
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...This dialog box is altered in this command at the end of the window provides common commands as well as follows: • Copy - DataMan2 Operating Instructions Pressing the Command stack's Display data button (column on left) causes the CS data details window to create, change and delete commands.... The left portion of the window shows a comprehensive list of the window provides methods to open. The right side of all commands in the DVD player's memory. remove the command from the stack/group. create a file for a command is unnecessary to add a second stack/group. Once the ...
...This dialog box is altered in this command at the end of the window provides common commands as well as follows: • Copy - DataMan2 Operating Instructions Pressing the Command stack's Display data button (column on left) causes the CS data details window to create, change and delete commands.... The left portion of the window shows a comprehensive list of the window provides methods to open. The right side of all commands in the DVD player's memory. remove the command from the stack/group. create a file for a command is unnecessary to add a second stack/group. Once the ...
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... field assists the user to the Command Stack includes the size of 35 The following window appears. DataMan2.doc Page 22 of the selected data (Data size). DataMan2 Operating Instructions Note: The asterisk in the DVD player's memory. Comandstack The Command Stack Data settings are as '1'. • Num of commands in this chapter. Other...
... field assists the user to the Command Stack includes the size of 35 The following window appears. DataMan2.doc Page 22 of the selected data (Data size). DataMan2 Operating Instructions Note: The asterisk in the DVD player's memory. Comandstack The Command Stack Data settings are as '1'. • Num of commands in this chapter. Other...
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... the following transmissions: ♦ Memory Data Download - close the program DataMan2.doc Page 26 of settings. Input the numerical location values. Click on Save As from the main menu, a pop-up menu to add the file to the DVD player ♦ Memory Data Upload - computer (PC) sends data to the... PC. 8. DataMan2 Operating Instructions 5. The menu includes the following sections for your file with all content being held in the ...
... the following transmissions: ♦ Memory Data Download - close the program DataMan2.doc Page 26 of settings. Input the numerical location values. Click on Save As from the main menu, a pop-up menu to add the file to the DVD player ♦ Memory Data Upload - computer (PC) sends data to the... PC. 8. DataMan2 Operating Instructions 5. The menu includes the following sections for your file with all content being held in the ...
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.... Page 27 of this window. To adjust a setting, refer to the appropriate program menu within DataMan2 or make changes to the player settings and upload the information to the DVD player, press the Memory Data Download button from the menu This window reveals the data stored in the ...lower left corner of 35 The extension for download before downloading to the player. DataMan2 Operating Instructions 3.3.1 ...
.... Page 27 of this window. To adjust a setting, refer to the appropriate program menu within DataMan2 or make changes to the player settings and upload the information to the DVD player, press the Memory Data Download button from the menu This window reveals the data stored in the ...lower left corner of 35 The extension for download before downloading to the player. DataMan2 Operating Instructions 3.3.1 ...
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... screen. ♦ Displays the CS/BB data stored in the DVD player's Memory ♦ Reveals any weekly timer data stored in the DVD player's Memory ♦ Shows advanced setup data residing in the player's Memory ♦ Provides a list of this manual. 4. Click on the PC. 1. DataMan2 Operating Instructions 3.3.2 Memory Data Upload To copy data from the...
... screen. ♦ Displays the CS/BB data stored in the DVD player's Memory ♦ Reveals any weekly timer data stored in the DVD player's Memory ♦ Shows advanced setup data residing in the player's Memory ♦ Provides a list of this manual. 4. Click on the PC. 1. DataMan2 Operating Instructions 3.3.2 Memory Data Upload To copy data from the...
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... manual adjustment but are unaffected by the PC clock data download command. DataMan2 Operating Instructions 4.0 CLOCK ADJUSTMENTS If the DVD player's clock (date or time) is incorrect, use the DataMan2 Real Time Clock feature to synchronize the player and the PC. ♦ Current player clock data/settings ♦ Clock update fields ♦ Computer clock data/settings...
... manual adjustment but are unaffected by the PC clock data download command. DataMan2 Operating Instructions 4.0 CLOCK ADJUSTMENTS If the DVD player's clock (date or time) is incorrect, use the DataMan2 Real Time Clock feature to synchronize the player and the PC. ♦ Current player clock data/settings ♦ Clock update fields ♦ Computer clock data/settings...
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DataMan2 Operating Instructions 5.0 COMMAND-SEND-MONITOR FOR TESTING COMMANDS The Command Send Monitor button tests an RS-232 command before downloading that command to the DVD player or adding the command to an action and the return status for a line item. The number list on the Help icon ( ) for assistance with this ... tested for errors or incorrect command placement, however, the Command Sent Monitor tool is separate from the Command Stack/Blackboard (CS/BB) feature within the DataMan2 program. DataMan2.doc Page 30 of 35
DataMan2 Operating Instructions 5.0 COMMAND-SEND-MONITOR FOR TESTING COMMANDS The Command Send Monitor button tests an RS-232 command before downloading that command to the DVD player or adding the command to an action and the return status for a line item. The number list on the Help icon ( ) for assistance with this ... tested for errors or incorrect command placement, however, the Command Sent Monitor tool is separate from the Command Stack/Blackboard (CS/BB) feature within the DataMan2 program. DataMan2.doc Page 30 of 35
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...file replaces the original file with the commands. Actions such as a search or a subtitle selection must include a numeric value. 5. DataMan2.doc Page 31 of the Pioneer website. Only a single command file may be open at the bottom of the dialog box. 6. However, any changes or corrections ... an RS-232 code may be available from the window but remains unaffected. DataMan2 Operating Instructions 5.1 Command File The two options under Command List. Note: Please review RS-232 code data in the DVD player's Command Protocol Manual available from the list. 4. Click on the monitor screen...
...file replaces the original file with the commands. Actions such as a search or a subtitle selection must include a numeric value. 5. DataMan2.doc Page 31 of the Pioneer website. Only a single command file may be open at the bottom of the dialog box. 6. However, any changes or corrections ... an RS-232 code may be available from the window but remains unaffected. DataMan2 Operating Instructions 5.1 Command File The two options under Command List. Note: Please review RS-232 code data in the DVD player's Command Protocol Manual available from the list. 4. Click on the monitor screen...