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.
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DataMan2 Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 1 2.0 INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................... 2 2.1 2.2 Program Installation ...................................................................................................... 2 Communication Settings .........................................................................
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.
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.
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 using DataMan2.
DataMan2 Operating Instructions By pressing the Auto Connect button, the computer detects the DVD player and autosets 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 DataMan2 program.
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: DataMan2.
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.
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.
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 file to the DVD player. 1.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
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.
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.
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 button.
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.
DataMan2 Operating Instructions Pressing the Command stack’s Display data button (column on left) causes the CS data details window to open. This dialog box is discussed later in this chapter. Other information pertaining to the Command Stack includes the size of the selected data (Data size). This monitoring field assists the user to not exceed the available space on the PC’s hard drive or in the DVD player’s memory. To view or edit the existing data, click on the Display Data button.
DataMan2 Operating Instructions To save the uploaded barcode command stack, press 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’.
DataMan2 Operating Instructions This versatile area of DataMan2 supports blackboard editing and 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 • Group No. – the group number associated with the current display • Unit No.
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 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.
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’. • Num of data – the number of commands in that stack/group Pressing the Command stack’s Display data button (column on left) causes the CS data details window to open.
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.
DataMan2 Operating Instructions Pressing the Blackboard’s Display data button (column on right) causes an empty 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, 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 • Group No.
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 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 button.
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. 7.
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 Memory Data Download button from the menu. The following window appears on screen.
DataMan2 Operating Instructions 3.3.2 Memory Data Upload To copy data from the DVD player to the PC, press the Memory Data Upload button from the menu. The following window appears on screen.
DataMan2 Operating Instructions 4.0 CLOCK ADJUSTMENTS If the DVD player’s clock (date or time) is incorrect, use the DataMan2 Real Time Clock 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 the player clock to the PC ♦ Exit without changing the existing clock data For best performance and clarity, synchronize the PC and the DVD player.
DataMan2 Operating Instructions 5.0 COMMAND-SEND-MONITOR FOR TESTING COMMANDS The Command Send Monitor button tests an RS-232 command before downloading that command to the DVD player or adding the command to a command stack. Although a command can be tested with this function, it is separate from the Command Stack/Blackboard (CS/BB) feature within the DataMan2 program.
DataMan2 Operating Instructions 5.1 Command File The two options under Command File support opening an existing 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 replaces the original file with the new file. The original file is removed from the window but remains unaffected. However, any changes or corrections to the original file are lost.
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 necessary 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 creating a command to be saved to the PC, always input END or ENTER as the last line of the list.
DataMan2 Operating Instructions 5.3 Command Action The buttons under Command Action are to edit and test a command before saving the data.
DataMan2 Operating Instructions 6.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This section discusses the files and the Help information that download to your computer with the DataMan2 program. This chapter may be skipped if you are familiar with file structures and Help files. 6.1 Program Files The DataMan2 program files are located in the Program Files directory unless a different directory was selected during the program installation.
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