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TLC 2100
271-0498-4852503#
STD/Remote Port
Menu
PART FOUR: RS-232 OPTIONAL FEATURE
RS-232
FEATURE
This feature is active only on units containing the RS-232 optional feature.
This feature allows you to control your VCR through the STD/Remote Port using a PC
or other controlling device. The RS-232 protocol is set in the STD/Remote Port menu.
A list of RS-232 commands follows below.
This submenu sets the protocol for the STD/Remote port and is displayed in the Main
Menu:
STD/REMOTE PORT
Exit
Baud: 19200
Parity: None
Mode: 1-Stop
Code: 8-bit ASCII
The following parameters are available with this menu:
• Baud: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400
• Parity: None, Odd, Even
• Mode: 1 Stop, 2 Stop
• Code: 7-Bit ASCII, 8-Bit ASCII
For operational information for remote usage, see the Appendix “Remote Terminal
Interface”. Also see "Installation" for rear panel interface information. For more
information concerning STD operation, please contact factory or authorized service
cente.
Most functions of this time-lapse recorder may be controlled from a personal computer
or dumb terminal supplying an asynchronous port. This unit also supports the STD
(Storage Transfer Device) data transfer format. For more information concerning the
STD, please contact the factory or your local authorized dealer, or refer to your STD
manual.
Five command sets control the operation of the recorder:
• Set 1: Operational Control Commands, (Play, Counter Reset, etc.)
• Set 2: VCR Extended Status Commands (Tab, Index, Lock, etc.)
• Set 3: Program Control Function Commands (Program, Previous, Up, Down, etc.)
• Set 4: Tape Speed Commands
• Set 5: Extended Commands ((Date Set, Timer Program, etc.)
The recorder remote will respond to commands with (unless otherwise noted):
*
- command accepted, or
?
- command incorrect, does not exist or cannot be perfomed
Remote Terminal
Interface
Commands
13
1
25
14
Pinout for RS232 Port
1. GND
2. TXD (IN)
3. RXD (OUT)
7. GND
