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Pioneer LaserDisk/DVD Commands
The Pioneer LaserDisk and DVD players all share a common command format. A full
description of the commands can be found in the technical publications available from
Pioneer Communications of America. They can be reached at (408) 988-1702. You can
also download their manuals from their web site.
LaserDisks used with the Br-SDC can be recorded in either the CAV or CLV format
disks. CLV disks can hold up to one hour per side. Not all players will support the com-
mands needed for using CLV disks. The player must be able to position the disk to a
frame (and pause on that frame if it is to be used in a multiple LaserDisk/DVD installa-
tion).
The LaserDisk/DVD player must be configured for 9600 baud, eight bit data, and one
stop bit (2400 or 4800 baud can also work in some applications). On the LD-V8000, you
also must set the ʻTxD Terminatorʼ to ʻʼ. Other data rates can be used, but lower
baud rates canʼt get the data across fast enough for the Br-SDC while a show is run-
ning. Whatever the data rate used, you must set the Br-SDC and LaserDisk/DVD player
to the same baud rate. Connections are made as follows:
The DB-15 female connector on a Pioneer LaserDisc/DVD player are:
POSITION WIRE # SIGNAL NAME:
TOP-RIGHT
TOP-LEFT
BOTTOM-RIGHT
1 Ground
2 RS-232 Rx to Br-SDC
3 RS-232 Tx from Br-SDC
4 n/c
5 n/c
6 n/c
7 n/c
8 n/c
9 n/c
10 n/c
11 n/c
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