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2. Functions and Controls

 

 

2-3. Remote Controller (Top Panel)

0OPEN key

Opens and closes the appropriate tray.

NOTE

These keys cannot be used when direct mode (Preset menu: page 23) is off and a disc is being played back.

qPLAY MODE / PGM key

Selects the play mode, either continuous play (all play), single play (1 track play), or programmed play.

Continuous play:

No indication in the

 

LCD

Single play:

SINGLE indicator in the

 

LCD will light

Programmed play:

PROGRAM indicator in

 

the LCD will light

Pressing and holding the TIME/ENTER/SHIFT key while pressing the PLAY MODE key, enters program edit mode. (page 21)

wTIME/ENTER / SHIFT key

Selects the time display mode, either elapsed, remain or total remain.

ELAPSED: Elapsed time will show in the numerical portion in display, but no additional indicator will light.

REMAIN: REMAIN indicator in the LCD will light

TOTAL REMAIN: The track number display area shows the number of tracks of inserted disc, however, for 5 seconds in the end of track, the current track number flashes and for 5 seconds in the beginning of the track, the current track number lights.

Another function of this key is the modifier key (SHIFT function). Holding SHIFT while pressing another key performs the following functions;

SHIFT + PLAY MODE:

Program Edit

SHIFT + FLASH:

Track memory Recall

SHIFT + SET:

Track memory

SHIFT + TEMPO:

Memory bank select

SHIFT + BEND -:

Auto Cue on/off

SHIFT + BEND +:

Auto Ready on/off

SHIFT + TAP:

Parameter display select

SHIFT + Jog Wheel:

Preset

SHIFT + B:

Loop end point edit

SHIFT + CUE:

Select the CUE key’s

 

operation

eLCD

Displays visual feedback for CD-X1700 functions

rTAP / DISPLAY key

Sets the tempo in BPM by tapping this key. When you press this key, the parameter counter mode momentarily changes to TAP BPM display mode. (page 14)

8 TASCAM CD-X1700 DUAL CD PLAYER

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Tascam CD-X1700 owner manual English Functions and Controls, Remote Controller Top Panel

CD-X1700 specifications

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