Pioneer DVD Recorder DVD V7400 User 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  
Table of Contents  
1.0 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 1  
2.0 INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................... 2  
2.1 Program Installation......................................................................................................2  
2.2 Communication Settings ..............................................................................................3  
2.2.1 Auto Connect Option............................................................................................3  
2.2.2 Manual Connect Option........................................................................................4  
2.2.3 Disconnect Option................................................................................................4  
3.0 DATA MANAGEMENT.................................................................................................. 5  
3.1 Weekly Timer Transmissions .......................................................................................5  
3.1.1 Weekly Timer Data Download..............................................................................6  
3.1.1.1 Display / Edit Download .................................................................................................6  
3.1.1.2 Download – Save As......................................................................................................7  
3.1.1.3 Download to Player........................................................................................................8  
3.1.2 Weekly Timer Data Upload...................................................................................8  
3.1.2.1 Display/Edit Upload........................................................................................................9  
3.1.2.2 Upload – Save As ........................................................................................................10  
3.1.3 Create New Data..................................................................................................10  
3.2 Command Stack / Blackboard Data Transmissions.................................................11  
3.2.1 Barcode Command Stack / Blackboard Download..........................................12  
3.2.2 Barcode Command Stack / Blackboard Upload...............................................17  
3.2.3 Create New Command Stack Data ....................................................................21  
3.3 Memory Data Management .........................................................................................26  
3.3.1 Memory Data Download .....................................................................................27  
3.3.2 Memory Data Upload ..........................................................................................28  
4.0 CLOCK ADJUSTMENTS............................................................................................. 29  
5.0 COMMAND-SEND-MONITOR FOR TESTING COMMANDS ................................................ 30  
5.1 Command File..............................................................................................................31  
5.2 Command List..............................................................................................................31  
5.3 Command Action.........................................................................................................33  
6.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................... 34  
6.1 Program Files...............................................................................................................34  
6.2 Help List........................................................................................................................34  
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DataMan2  
Operating Instructions  
1.0 INTRODUCTION  
DataMan2 is an application that allows the user to download, upload, create and edit all memory  
data from the DVD-V7400 through an easy-to-use graphical interface. The program provides serial  
(RS-232C) communication between a computer and a Pioneer DVD player. Serial commands  
include the following functions:  
• Operation Commands  
• Command Stacks  
• Barcode Support  
• Video Blackboard Operations  
• Upload Files  
• Download Files  
• Clock/Timer Settings  
• Memory Data Upload/Display  
The software program requires the following hardware:  
• Microsoft® Windows® Operating System of Windows98® or later  
• Computer with a standard RS-232 serial port available  
• Serial cable: D-sub 9pin to 15pin  
DVD-V7400  
Computer (PC)  
D-sub 9pin  
D0sub 15pin  
TxD  
RxD  
GND  
DTR  
RxD  
TxD  
GND  
CTS  
CD  
DSR  
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