Section 2.1 - Front panel
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[20] ENTER/LOAD key
This key is used to confirm the entry of numerical
values of location times or memories or when
used with the SHIFT key [23], transfers the data
shown in the LOCATE TIME/VALUE display
[15] to the parameters being set in the display
screen.
[21] PRESET key
This key is used to assign specific software menus
to the function keys [22]. See 4, “Menu and basic
operations” for details of menu operations.
[22] F1 through F10 function keys
These keys are used with frequently-used menus,
so that one keypress will bring up these menus.
The keys may be “shifted” [23] to provide a sec-
ond bank of 10 less frequently-used menu keys.
[23] SHIFT key
This key is used to provide a s econd bank of ten
function keys for quick access to frequently-used
menus.
It is also used with the UP and DOWN keys [25]
to use them as NEXT and PREVIOUS keys for
the selection of machines in the display screen
menus.
It is also used in conjunction with the ENTER/
LOAD key [20] to transfer entered values to the
parameters being set in the display screen.
[24] ESCAPE key
This key is used to move “up” through the menu
tree to the preceding menu screen.
[25] Cursor keys
The cursor keys are represented in this manual by
the words:
• up keyUP
• down keyDOWN
•left key
LEFT
• right keyRIGHT
These keys are used to navigate through the menu
system and the parameters available.
The UP and DOWN keys are also used with the
SHIFT key [23] to choose the connected u nit on
which the menu operation will be performed
(when shifted, they are known as the NEXT and
PREVIOUS keys, repsectively). within each
screen. For details of menu operations, see 4,
“Menu and basic operations”.
[26] SELECT key
This key is used as an “enter” key, to select an
item or to confirm the entry of a value.
[27] DATA INC/DEC key and indicator
This key, with its integral indicator, is used to
change the function of the JOG dial [28] between
controlling the transport (indicator is unlit) and
incrementing or decrementing the values being
edited in the LOCATE TIME/VALUE display
[15] (indicator is lit).
[28] JOG dial and SHUTTLE wheel
These controls work with DTRS units and with
units connected to the EXT 2 control port [43].
They are used to simulate the “rock and roll” of an
open-reel tape deck, allowing precise positioning
of the controlled units. The indicators above the
controls show the current direction of the
medium’s movement.
When the DATA INC/DEC indicator [27] is lit,
the JOG dial acts as a data editing control for the
least significant field of the value shown in the
LOCATE TIME/VALUE display [15].
[29] CAPTURE key
When this is pressed, the current time is displayed
on the LOCATE TIME/VALUE display [15]
where it may be edited and stored as a location
memory, or used for “one-shot” location purposes.
[30] REPEAT key and indicator
This key serves the same function as the REPEAT
key on the DTRS units, repeating playback
between the memory locations assigned for repeat
(see 6.6, “Repeating a section”).
The integral indicator will light steadily when
repeat mode is selected and the current time is
between these two locations, and flash when
repeat mode is selected, and the current time is
outside these locations.
[31] MACHINE key
Pressing this key repeatedly will cycle the
machine number indicators [8]. The indicator
which is lit shows which machine will be con-
trolled by the transport controls of the RC-898.
[32] CHASE key
Pressing this CHASE key together with the unit
number toggles the chase mode of the appropriate
unit.
See 7.2.1, “Chasing to ABS sync” and 8.1.8,
“Chasing to external timecode” for further details.