CLD-V2800 Level III • Chapter One
CLD-V2800 Level III User’s Manual
TP 120
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1 Introduction
Please refer first to the
Operating Instructions
packaged with the CLD-V2800, for
essential information about player operation and safety.
1.1 Scope Of Level III Manual
This manual is a reference guide to assist programmers and developers in using the
Pioneer Industrial Combination LaserDisc/Compact Disc Player, Model CLD-V2800
under computer control. It contains technical information to assist programmers in the
design and development of Level III program applications.
All Pioneer Industrial Laser Videodisc Players, Models CLD-V2800, CLD-V2600,
CLD-V2400, LD-V4400, LD-V8000, LD-V2200, and the LD-V2000, can be used as
stand-alone systems. When connected to a television or video monitor, they become
self-contained interactive audio-video retrieval and display systems for Level I use.
They may also be connected to and controlled by an external computer for Level III
applications, often working in conjunction with computer databases.
The player can also be connected to a stereo amplifier and speaker system for playback
of high quality digital sound. This is especially useful when playing compact audio
discs or LaserDiscs with digital audio.
1.2 Features of the CLD-V2800
• Playback of LaserDiscs (LDs), compact audio discs (CDs) and compact
disc video (CDVs). The CLD-V2800
does not
playback CD-ROM discs.
• Playback of digital audio or analog audio playback from LaserDiscs.
• RS-232C interface, compatible with the Pioneer CLD-V2600, CLD-V2400,
LD-V8000, LD-V2200, LD-V4400 and the LD-V4200 (discontinued),
LC-V330 Autochanger, the LD-V4100 (PAL player), and the CLD-V2300D &
LD-V4300 (Dual Standard NTSC/PAL players).
• Built-in LaserBarcode™, LaserBarcode 2™, and Barcode-CD™ capability.
Use the Pioneer barcode reader UC-V108BC, UC-V109BC or the
discontinued UC-V104BC, with either a wired connection or infra-red
signal. (If using the UC-V104BC, make sure the switch inside the battery
compartment is set to mode 2.)
• Wireless/wired remote control with the CU-V113 or the RU-V103.
• Fully automatic disc loading system.
LaserBarcode™ and LaserBarcode 2™ are Registered TradeMarks of Pioneer Electronics Corp.
Barcode-CD™ is a Registered Trademark of SONY, Inc.