Pioneer DVD-V7400 manual

DataMan2 version 1.05 A Serial Communication Tool for the Pioneer Industrial DVD Video Player DVD-V7400 Microsoft ® Windows ® Compatible August 1, 2002 Document Version 1.01 Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc. Business Solutions Division[...]

DataMan2 This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserve d. No part of this document may be repri nted, produced, translated or utilized in any form or by any means now known or her eafter invented includi ng, but not limited to, any electronic, mechanical, photocopying and recording or information sto rage and retrieval system means, without th[...]

DataMan2 Table of Contents 1.0 I NTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 1 2.0 I NSTALLATION ........................................................................................................... 2 2.1 Program Installation ...........................................[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions 1.0 INTRODUCTION DataMan2 is an application that allows the user to downloa d, upload, create and edit all memory data from the DVD-V7400 throu gh an easy-to-use gr aphi cal interface. The p rogram provides serial (RS-232C) communicatio n between a computer and a Pione er DVD player. Serial com mands include the foll[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions 2.0 INSTALLATION DataMan2 consists of a self-extracti ng program, DataMan2-74.exe , an electroni c copy of the operating instructions and a folder with sample dat a. Before installing Data Man2, verify that all components are properly con nected and that there is sufficient room on the PC’s hard di sc for the progr[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions The DataMan2 main menu includes the following buttons and settings: Command Buttons: Communication Settings: • Weekly Timer • Barcode Command Stack/Blackboard • Memory Data • Real Time Clock • Command Send Monitor • Port Select – Com 1/Com 2/Other • Rate Select – 4800/9600 • Auto Connect • Disco[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions By pressing the Auto Connect button, the computer detects the DV D player and auto- sets the port and rate selections. The conne ctions are confirmed when the selections are revealed in the Communication Setting box. The example below sh ows the port as Com 2 with a signal rate of 4800 bps as the detected communicati[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions 3.0 DATA MANAGEMENT DataMan2 allows management of the following types of data: • Weekly Timer • Command Stack & Blackboard • Memory (all data within the player’s memory) 3.1 Weekly Timer Transmissions The Weekly Timer button on the main menu prov ides a series of commands involving data loading. The data [...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions 3.1.1 Weekly Timer Data Download Selecting Weekly Timer Data Download causes a file locator window to appear. Select the weekly timer data (. wtd ) file from the appropriate dire ctory. Once a file is selected, a pop-up menu appears. ♦ Display / Edit – show or change the weekly timer data ♦ Save As – saves th[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions To change a field on the property she et, use th e drop-down selector where available. For fields without a drop-down selector, hi ghlight the field information and type in the data. Click on the Apply button when all additions and/or edits are comp lete. The edited file is then stored in the DVD player’s memory. T[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions Note: The asterisk in the title bar indicates that the file has been modified or uploaded. You must save the file to retain the data. 3.1.1.3 Download to Player Often a particular weekly timer program is appropriate in multiple situatio ns. If the weekly timer data is saved on a PC, the timer information can be downl[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions Once the data is successf ully captured, press the OK button to accept the upl oad. The following pop-up menu appears on screen: ♦ Display / Edit – show or change the weekly timer data ♦ Save As – saves the weekly timer settings for future use ♦ Exit – closes the pop-up menu 3.1.2.1 Display/Edit Upload Th[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions data. Click on the Apply button when all additions and/or edits are comp lete. The edited file is then stored in the DVD player’s memory. Pressing Exit after making change s returns the file to the original se ttings and closes the property sheet window. 3.1.2.2 Upload – Save As To copy an edited file to the PC a[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions Note: The pages refer to events. The system supports up to three events per day. Follow the directions below to create a new Weekly Timer Data file. 1. Click on the Create New Data button from the pop-up menu. 2. Add information to the property sheet. Use the drop-down selector where avail able. For fields without a [...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions From the DataMan2 main menu, select t he Barcode Command Stack / Blackboard button. The data transmissions are as follows: ♦ CS/BB Data Dow nload – computer (PC) sends data to the DVD player ♦ CS/BB Data Upload – DVD player sends data to the PC ♦ Create New CommandStack Data – add a new Barcode Command St[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions To download data from the computer (PC) to the DVD player, press the CS/BB Data Download button to begi n the process. The following po p-up window appea rs with the current settings. Comandstack The Command Stack Data settings are as follows: • Num of group – Total number of Barcode command stacks If no data is [...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions The left portion of the window shows a comprehensive list of all commands in the current stack. The right sid e of the window provides methods to create, chang e and delete commands from the sta ck/group. The colored arro ws indicate the edit flow of a command. A list of actions avail able for a command is as follows[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions Pressing the Blackboard’ s Display data button (column on right) cause s the Blackboard Data window to open. This versatile area of DataMan2 supports blackboard editing a nd additions. The available actions are as follows: • Edit Box – to add or delete text data on the blackboard • Open Fig-Data-Display – t[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions 3. Click on Refresh Canvas to clear the drawing. 4. Select Previous Unit or Next Un it to move through the blackboard data. To add or edit the blackbo ard text data, click on the Edit Box button and make your changes. Once edits are complete, cli ck on the appropriate Data Edit button. To add text data to the blackbo[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions 5. Input the numerical location values. Clicking on OK before adding values cause the application to automatically select Title 1, Start Frame 000001, End Frame 000001, and DispMode Normal. Note: Display Modes are Normal, Still, Asterick, Astr-Still, Auto, Auto-Still, Prev-Still. 6. Press the OK button on the Add sub[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions Pressing the Command stack’s Displa y data button (column on left) cau ses the CS data details window to open. This dialog box is discussed later in this chapter. Other information pertaini ng to the Command Stack include s the size of the selected data (Data size). Thi s monitoring field as sist s the user to not [...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions To save the uploaded barcode command stack, pre ss the Save As button at the lower left corner of the Command Stack/Blackboard pop-up window. Blackboard The Blackboard settings are as follows: • Num of group – Total number of Blackboard displays If no data is present, the number remains as ‘1’ . • Num of un[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions This versatile area of DataMan2 supports blackboard editing a nd additions. The available actions are as follows: • Edit Box – to add, edit or delete text data on the blackboard • Open Fig-Data-Display – to reveal existing data without edit options • Refresh Board – to re-draw the graphic and/or text • [...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions 3. Select the Add this text data button. A pop-up menu appears with location options. 4. Choose the location for the new text. If adding the text as a new unit, the following pop-up menu appears. 5. Input the numerical location values. Clicking on OK before adding values cause the application to automatically select [...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions Note: The asterisk in the title bar indicates that the file has been modified or uploaded. You must save the file to the PC to retain the data. Comandstack The Command Stack Data settings are as follows: • Num of group – Total number of Barcode command stacks If no data is present, the number remains as ‘1’ .[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions The left portion of the window shows a comprehensive list of all commands in the current stack. The right sid e of the window provides methods to create, chang e and delete commands from the sta ck/group. The colored arro ws indicate the edit flow of a command. A list of actions avail able for a command is as follows[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions Pressing the Blackboard’s Display data button (colu mn on right) cause s an empty Blackboard Data window to open. This versatile area of DataMan2 supports blackboard editing a nd additions. The available actions are as follows: • Edit Box – to add, edit or delete text data on the blackboard • Open Fig-Data-Di[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions 3. Click on Refresh Canvas to clear the drawing. 4. Select Previous Unit or Next Un it to move through the blackboard data. To add or edit the blackboard data, c lick on the Edit Box button and m ake your changes. Once edits are complete, cli ck on the appropriate Data Edit button. To add text data to the blackboard,[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions 5. Input the numerical location values. Clicking on OK before adding values cause the application to automatically select Title 1, Start Frame 000001, End Frame 000001, and DispMode Normal. Note: Display Modes are Normal, Still, Asterick, Astr-Still, Auto, Auto-Still, Prev-Still. 6. Press the OK button on the Add sub[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions 3.3.1 Memory Data Download Select the file for download before continuing. The extension for a Memory Data file is .mmd . To transfer data from the computer (PC) to the DVD player, press the Memo ry Data Dow nload button from the menu. The following window appears on screen. ♦ Displays the CS/BB data stored in a Me[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions 3.3.2 Memory Data Upload To copy data from the DVD player to the PC, press the Memory Data Uploa d button from the menu. The following window appears on screen. ♦ Displays the CS/BB data stored in the DVD player’s Memory ♦ Reveals any weekly timer data stored in the DVD player’s Memory ♦ Shows advanced setu[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions 4.0 CLOCK ADJUSTMENTS If the DVD player’s clock (date or tim e) is incorr ect, use the DataM an2 Real Time Cloc k feature to synchronize the player and the PC. ♦ Current player clock data/settings ♦ Clock update fields ♦ Send updated clock data to the player ♦ Computer clock data/settings ♦ Synchronize th[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions 5.0 COMMAND-SEND-MONITOR FOR TESTING COMMANDS The Command Send Monitor button tests an RS-232 co mmand before downloadin g that command to the DVD player or addi ng the command to a command stack. Although a command can be te sted with this function, it is separat e from the Command Stack/Blackboard (CS/BB) feature w[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions 5.1 Command File The two options under Comman d File support opening an existi ng file or to save a changed file. Only a single command file may be open at a time. If a file is already open on the monitor screen, opening a second command file replac es the original file with the new file. The original file is removed[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions 7. Input END as the last line item of the command. 8. Press the Play button or the appropriate button to test the command. 9. Add mnemonic modifiers if nece ssary using the Command Edit Box. 10. Click on the Copy & Paste button to add the command. Enter a file name that indicates the nature of the command. When c[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions 5.3 Command Action The buttons under Command Action are to edit and test a command before saving the data. The buttons consist of the following activities: • Play – play back RS-232 lines items from t he list (shown in the Command window to the left) in sequence from top to bottom • Set Caret – select the lin[...]

DataMan2 Operating Instructions 6.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This section discusses th e files and the Help info rma tion that download to your computer with the DataMan2 program. This chapter may be skipped if y ou are familiar with file structu res and Help files. 6.1 Program Files The DataMan2 program files are located in t he Program Files dire c[...]

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