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A/B Key

Usethis key to create a loop betweentwo pre- determined points within a single track or sequential tracks. See Howto Create an AJB Loop, on page 27.

Access Key

Whenan exact start position is critical, usethe direct numberaccess keypad to numerically select a position within a specific track program. Whenyou press the access key, the compact disc display (1) showszeros for track number andtime within eachtrack.

Usethe direct track accesskeypadto enter the desired track numberat the flashing zero. The left zero, indicatingtimewithin the track, flashes. Usethe keypadagain to enter the desired start point onthe track. Playbackbeginsautomatically.

Prog (Program) Key

Use this key to access the track programming mode.Track programminglets you select the tracks youwantto hear in the order you wantto hear them. See Howto Write a Program, on page 26.

Digital Inputs

CD Key

Usethis keyto select the internal compactdisc transport.

AES Key

Usethis key to select the correspondingrear panel input that is connectedto an AESdigital source.

Optics1 and Optics2 Keys

Usethese keys to select the correspondingrear panel input that is connectedto an EIAJ fiber optic digital source.

Coax1 and Coax2 Keys

Usethese keys to select the correspondingrear panel input that is connectedto a S/PDIFcoax- ial source.

Track Functions

Pause Key

Usethis key to temporarily suspendplaybackof the current compactdisc track. To resumeplay- ing the track at the point pausewasengaged, press the play key.

Play Key

Usethis key to start playbackfrom the begin- ning of the compactdisc.

Stop Key

Usethis key to stop compactdisc playback.

Index (Back and Forward) Keys

Usethe index backkey to select the index num- ber prior to the current index numberwithin a specific track. Usethe index forward key to select the index numberfollowing the current index numberwithin a specific track.

Note

Thesekeys function only if the compactdisc has beenrecordedwith separateindexing. If a compactdisc does not have indexing, the dis- play defaults to the current track numberwhen the index keys are pressed.

Track (Back and Forward) Keys

Usethe track backkey to select andbegin play- ing the track that precedesthe current track; usethe track forward keyto select andplay the track that follows the.current track.

Search (Back and Forward) Keys

Pressandhold these keys to scroll backwardor forward throughthe current track.

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KPS 25sc specifications

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