DVD-V5000 DVD Player
RS-232 Command Protocol
Execution :
String
Status Return
DVD player
Play mode (CD)
?R<CR> 12<CR>
Player plays Track 12
6.3
Chapter Number Request (DVD)
Function
: Returns the current Chapter number
Format :
?C
Explanation : The player returns the contents of the Chapter Number Register.
The Chapter number is a 2-digit integer. If a disc does not have Chapter
numbers, the player returns an error message (E04). Correct values show
only when the player is in Random Access Mode.
Execution :
String
Status Return
DVD player
Play mode (DVD)
?C<CR> 12<CR>
Player plays Chapter 12
6.4
Time Code Request
Function
: Returns the current Time Code
Format :
?T
Explanation : The player returns the contents of the Current Time/Frame
Register.
If a DVD disc is playing, a 3-digit number is assigned for minutes and a 2-digit
number is assigned for seconds.
If a CD or VCD disc is playing, a 1-digit number is assigned for hours (fixed
0), a 2-digit number is assigned for minutes and a 2-digit number is assigned
for seconds.
If the player is in Random Access mode, the returned value is current.
If a disc lacks Time information, the player returns error message E04.
If a disc Time Code fails to be read correctly, the player retains the previous
Time Code.
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