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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
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DataMan2 This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No part of this document may be reprinted, produced, translated or utilized in any form or by any means now known or hereafter invented including, but not limited to, any electronic, mechanical, photocopying and recording or information storage and retrieval system means, without the express written permission from Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual i
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DataMan2 Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 1 2.0 INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................... 2 2.1 Program Installation......................................................................................................2 2.2 Communication Settings.......................................................
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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 • Cloc
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DataMan2 Operating Instructions 2.0 INSTALLATION DataMan2 consists of a self-extracting program, DataMan2-74.exe, an electronic copy of the operating instructions and a folder with sample data. Before installing DataMan2, verify that all components are properly connected and that there is sufficient room on the PC’s hard disc for the program and command files. The program requires approximately 1.5 MBs for initial installation. 2.1 Program Installation After downloading the program
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DataMan2 Operating Instructions The DataMan2 main menu includes the following buttons and settings: Command Buttons: Communication Settings: • Weekly Timer • Port Select – Com 1/Com 2/Other • Barcode Command Stack/Blackboard • Rate Select – 4800/9600 • Memory Data • Auto Connect • Real Time Clock • Disconnect • Command Send Monitor DataMan2 Main Menu 2.2 Communication Settings The communication settings must be established before working with functions and sending commands us
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DataMan2 Operating Instructions By pressing the Auto Connect button, the computer detects the DVD player and auto- sets the port and rate selections. The connections are confirmed when the selections are revealed in the Communication Setting box. The example below shows the port as Com 2 with a signal rate of 4800 bps as the detected communication settings. 2.2.2 Manual Connect Option Follow the instructions below to manually set the communication connections. 1. Launch the Da
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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 provides a series of commands involving data loading. The data transmissions are as follows: ♦ Weekly Timer Data Download – computer (PC) sends data to the DVD player ♦ Weekly Timer Data Upload – DVD play
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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 directory. Once a file is selected, a pop-up menu appears. ♦ Display / Edit – show or change the weekly timer data ♦ Save As – saves the weekly timer settings for future use ♦ Download into DVD-PLAYER – sends a settings file from the PC to the player ♦ Exit – closes the pop-up
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DataMan2 Operating Instructions To change a field on the property sheet, use the drop-down selector where available. For fields without a drop-down selector, highlight the field information and type in the data. Click on the Apply button when all additions and/or edits are complete. The edited file is then stored in the DVD player’s memory. The tabbed pages refer to events. The system supports up to three events per day. Pressing Exit after making changes returns the file to the
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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 situations. If the weekly timer data is saved on a PC, the timer information can be downloaded to the DVD player again or to other DVD players in the future. Follow the directions below to download a weekly timer data fil
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DataMan2 Operating Instructions Once the data is successfully captured, press the OK button to accept the upload. 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 The Display/Edit option on the pop-up menu allows any field on the Weekly Timer Data property sheet to be viewed/altered. The following fields are a
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DataMan2 Operating Instructions data. Click on the Apply button when all additions and/or edits are complete. The edited file is then stored in the DVD player’s memory. Pressing Exit after making changes returns the file to the original settings and closes the property sheet window. 3.1.2.2 Upload – Save As To copy an edited file to the PC after creating the property sheet and pressing the Apply button, click on the Save As button from the pop-up menu. Follow the directions below
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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 available. For fields without a drop-down selector, highlight the field information and type in the data. 3. Click on the Apply button on the property sheet. The data
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DataMan2 Operating Instructions From the DataMan2 main menu, select the Barcode Command Stack / Blackboard button. The data transmissions are as follows: ♦ CS/BB Data Download – 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 Stack to the system ♦ Open Folder – opens last file folder accessed ♦ Exit – close the program 3.2.1 Barcode Command Stack / Blackboard Download
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DataMan2 Operating Instructions To download data from the computer (PC) to the DVD player, press the CS/BB Data Download button to begin the process. The following pop-up window appears 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 present, the number remains as ‘1’. • Num of data – the number of commands in that stack/group Pressing the Command stack’s Display data butt
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DataMan2 Operating Instructions The left portion of the window shows a comprehensive list of all commands in the current stack. The right side of the window provides methods to create, change and delete commands from the stack/group. The colored arrows indicate the edit flow of a command. A list of actions available for a command is as follows: • Copy – move a copy of the command over to the edit portion of the window • Replace – replace the original command with the edited version
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DataMan2 Operating Instructions Pressing the Blackboard’s Display data button (column on right) causes the Blackboard Data window to open. This versatile area of DataMan2 supports blackboard editing and additions. The available actions are as follows: • Edit Box – to add 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 • Group No. – the group number associated with the
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DataMan2 Operating Instructions 3. Click on Refresh Canvas to clear the drawing. 4. Select Previous Unit or Next Unit to move through the blackboard data. To add or edit the blackboard text data, click on the Edit Box button and make your changes. Once edits are complete, click on the appropriate Data Edit button. To add text data to the blackboard, follow the directions below. 1. Type in the text on the line of your choosing (1 through 10 available). 2. Click on the Test display
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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 submenu (Add Prev submenu displayed above) to eliminate the data from the canvas. Eliminated data flickers. Note: Adding or modifying graphi
