Section 2.1 - Front panel

[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 second 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 key UP

down keyDOWN

left keyLEFT

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 unit 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.

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Tascam RC-898 Front panel ENTER/LOAD key, Preset key, 22 F1 through F10 function keys, Shift key, Escape key, Cursor keys