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35)

INDEX NUMBER REQUEST

CD

Function:

The index number which is currently being played is returned.

Format:

? I

Explanation:

Contents of the Index Number Register are returned.

The index number is returned with the track number as a 4-digit
integer: track number (01-99) and index number (01-99). Correct
values will not be shown if the player is not in Random Access
Mode
, or if the player is in the lead-in or lead-out area of a disc. An
error (E04) is returned if this query is sent to the player while a
LaserDisc is playing.

Execution:

* Play Mode, Track 12, Index 03 of a CD is playing
? I

1203

36)

BLOCK NUMBER REQUEST

CD

Function:

The block number which is currently being played is returned.

Format:

? B

Explanation:

Contents of the Block Number Register are returned.

The block number is returned as part of a 6-digit integer: minutes
(00-59), seconds (00-59) and block number (00-74). Correct values
will not be shown if the player is not in Random Access Mode, or if
the player is in the lead-in or lead-out area of a disc. An error (E04)
is returned if this query is sent to the player while a LaserDisc is
playing. Block locations are not available through the on-screen
display.

Execution:

* Play Mode plays to 12 minutes, 05 seconds, block 15 of a CD.
? B

120515

37)

P-BLOCK NUMBER REQUEST

CD

Function:

The current track, index and P-time (elapsed time of current
track) numbers are returned.

Format:

? A

Explanation:

Contents of the P-Time Number Register are returned.

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