Tascam RC-601mkII owner manual Rear Panel, Names & Functions Of Parts

NAMES & FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

AUTO CUE key

This key functions in the same way as the AUTO CUE key on the CD-601MKII. Switches the auto cue function (mainly for searching for the actual track start cue point during a track search) ON/OFF. When this function is ON, “A.CUE” is lit in the display window. (→ page 17 “Auto Cue Function”)

END CHECK key

Turns the end check function for checking the ending of a track ON/OFF. (→ page 26 “Checking the Ending of Tracks”)

PAUSE key

When this key is pressed while disc operation is stopped, in the online READY mode or during monitor playback, the remote control unit enters the monitor PAUSE mode. (→ page 10 “Details of Transport Key Operations”)

OPEN/CLOSE key (ø)

Opens and closes the tray.

STOP key (ª)

This key functions in the same way as the STOP key on the CD-601MKII. Pressing this key stops disc operations. This indicator is lit while disc operations are stopped. (→ page 10 “Details of Transport Key Operations”)

INDEX key (</>)

This key is used to perform an index search (skip).

TRACK(Â/¯) key

This key is used to perform a track search (skip).

MONITOR key (¥)

When this key is pressed while disc operation is stopped, in the online READY mode or during monitor PAUSE, the remote control unit enters the monitor playback mode. During monitor playback, this key lights (yellow). During a rehearsal in the memo mode, this key blinks (yellow). (→ page 10 “Details of Transport Key Operations”)

Numeric keys

These keys are used for specifying track numbers, specifying index numbers, entering times, and entering numerical values when registering cue points.

CLR key

When this key is pressed while displaying cue points or memo points by using the CHECK key, the currently displayed point is cleared.

Also, numerical values are cleared two digits at a time when this key is pressed while entering numerical values using the numeric keys.

ONLINE key (¥)

When this key is pressed in the online READY mode (READY key is lit), online playback is performed. During online playback, this key lights (red). (→ page 10 “Details of Transport Key Operations”)

Úkey

This key is used to apply items or setting during menu operations, or add programs when setting programs.

JOG/DATA dial

This dial performs jog operation one frame at a time in the monitor PAUSE mode. This key is used to select items or setting values during menu operations.

SEARCH dial

In the monitor PAUSE mode or monitor playback mode, this dial performs a fast-forward cue search when turned clockwise and performs a fast-backward cue search when turned counterclockwise. (→ page 12 “Searching for an Intermediate Point in a Tune”)

In the menu mode, turning it clockwise (towards YES) applies menu items and setting values, and turning is counterclockwise (towards NO) cancels menu items and setting values.

READY key (π)

Pressing this key sets the remote control unit to the online READY mode. The online READY point differs according to the state of the remote control unit when this key is pressed. In the online READY mode, this key lights (green). (→ page 10 “Details of Transport Key Operations”)

Rear Panel

 PLAYER UNIT terminal

This terminal is for connecting to the CD-601MKII by the connector cable (provided).

 MONITOR IN terminal

This terminal enables input of unbalanced stereo signals from four systems. Input signals can be monitored on headphones connected to the top panel on the remote control unit. (→ page 25 “Headphone Monitor Function”)

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