Pioneer dvd-v8000 User Manual

Computer Control 

The signal interface is a standard RS-232C connection. 

  Data Length:  8 bit 

 

Stop Bit:  1 bit 

 

Parity bit:  No Parity 

The data transfer speed may be set to either 4800, 9600 or 19200 
baud through the Advanced Setup Menu screen or with the Advanced 
Feature Menu Set command (refer to the DVD-V8000 Operating 
Instructions for command description). 

 

NOTE: The factory default is 4800 baud; however, the player 
memorizes the transfer speed each time the power is cycled. 

 
 

The DVD-V8000 communicates to the computer through the RS-232C port 
using pins 2 and 3 for communication and Pin 1 for grounding in case of 
using 15-pin D-sub connector or Pin 5 for grounding in case of using 9-pin 
D-sub connector.  Control or “handshaking” lines other than the TxD and 
RxD connections are not required.  Please refer to the diagram below for 
clarification. 

Computer  

DVD-V8000 

 

TxD 

 

Pin 3 - RxD 

 

RxD 

 

Pin 2 - TxD 

 

GND 

 

Pin 1 - GND 

In case of using 15-pin 
D-sub connector 

 
Some computers require the CTS port to be set to HIGH during 
communication. It is best to connect the CTS and DSR port on the computer 
to the DTR port on the player.  During normal operation the player’s DTR is 
set to HIGH thus the unit is able to receive a command at any time. 
 

 

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