EXTERNAL CONTROL

Control from the RC-601MKII

Functions are added to the CD player and the CD player becomes easier to user by using the Remote Control Unit RC-601MKII (sold separately).

Expanded and additional functions by the RC-601MKII

Time chart/index search using the numeric keys

Search using the jog/search dial

End check function that allows you to listen to the end of tracks

1 tune repeat, all tunes repeat, program repeat, repeat playback between A and B

Max. 10 cue points can be set to a single disc.

Flash start function using 10 cue points

Cue point settings for 500 discs can be stored to memory.

Playback between A and B using MEMO points and confirmation playback of points are possible.

The monitor outputs of up to four CD-601MKII can be connected to RC-601MKII and monitored on headphones.

Setting operation on the CD player

Operation on the CD player can be selected between enabled and disabled when the RC-601MKII is connected.

Set enable/disable using menu No. 17 (“RMT”).

R_L (REMOTE + LOCAL, default): Operation of the CD player is possible on both the RC-601MKII and the CD player.

R (REMOTE): Operation of the CD player is possible on only the RC-601MKII.

Operation of the CD player except the OPEN/CLOSE key is disabled.

When the RC-601MKII is not connected, operation of the CD player is enabled regardless of the setting of this item.

Control from the RS-232C interface

The CD player can be controlled on the serial interface from a PC or other external equipment using the REMOTE (SERIAL) terminal (15-pin D-Sub connector, RS-232C- compliant) on the rear panel. For details, contact us.

8

1

15

9

Pin Arrangement

Pin No.

Signal Name

IN/OUT

 

1

SHIELD

Shielded (shell ground)

2

RX

IN

Receive data

3

(Reserved)

Reserved

4

(Reserved)

Reserved

5

(Reserved)

Reserved

6

GND

Ground

7

(Reserved)

Reserved

8

(Reserved)

Reserved

9

TX

OUT

Send data

10

(Reserved)

Reserved

11

(Reserved)

Reserved

12

(Reserved)

Reserved

13

(Reserved)

Reserved

14

(Reserved)

Reserved

15

(Reserved)

Reserved

Setting the baud rate

When the REMOTE (SERIAL) terminal is used to control the CD player, select the appropriate baud rate from the following using menu No. 23 (“RS232C”).

B-0: (default when RC-601MKII is connected)

B-1: 1,200 bps

B-2: 2,400 bps

B-3: 4,800 bps

B-4: 9,600 bps

B-5: 19,200 bps

B-6: 38,400 bps

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