3 – Preparation

Panel lock function

When in shift mode (when the SHIFT indicator is lit), press and hold the DISPLAY [LOCK] button to turn the panel lock function on or off. When it is on, all the buttons on the front panel of the unit (except the SHIFT and DISPLAY [LOCK] buttons) and the remote control are disabled. LOCKEDwill appear on the display if you push any of the buttons.

 

NOTE

 

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Even when the panel lock function is enabled, the

 

unit can be controlled by a TASCAM RC-3F foot switch

 

connected to the REMOTE jack on the front panel

 

and external controllers connected to the RS-232C

 

connector and CONTROL I/O PARALLEL connectors

 

on the rear panel.

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The panel lock setting (on/off) is saved even if the unit

 

power is turned off.

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