Tascam RC SS20 Owners Manual

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2 TASCAM RC-SS20 1-“Introduction ...................................................... 2 Main functions ..................................................... 2 Supplied accessories ............................................ 2 Beware of condensation ...................................... 2 Cleaning the unit .................................................. 2 2-“Names and Functions of Parts ................... 3 Top panel .............................................................. 3 Rear panel ............................................................ 4 Connection cables ................................................ 4 Cable specifications .................................................... 4 3-“Use with an SS-R1 or SS-CDR1 .................. 5 Connecting with an SS-R1/SS-CDR1 .................... 5 Setting the SS-R1/SS-CDR1 recorder .................. 5 Flash-starting tracks ............................................. 5 4 -“Use with an HD-R1 ......................................... 6 Connecting with an HD-R1 .................................. 6 Setting the HD-R1 recorder ................................. 6 Starting a track with direct play .......................... 6 5-“Specifications .................................................... 7 Physical ................................................................. 7 Dimensional drawings .......................................... 7 1-“Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM RC-SS20. This wired remote control provides a direct play start function when connected to the PARALLEL connector of a TASCAM SS-R1, SS-CDR1 or HD-R1 unit. This allows you to start playing tracks from the location of this unit. Please read this Owners Manual carefully and store it in a convenient place for future reference. Direct play of 20 tracks when connected with an - SS-R1 or SS-CDR1 and 16 tracks when connected with an HD-R1. Flash-start function allows instantaneous playback - starting when connected with an SS-R1 or SS-CDR1. Illuminated track playback keys for separate tracks. - EOM indicator shows the end of track playback.- Main functions Contents Supplied accessories The following items are included with this product. RC-SS20 - unit ............................................................ 1 Owners Manual (this document) - ............................... 1 Warranty card - ............................................................. 1 Contact TASCAM if any of these items are missing or appear to have been damaged during transport. When opening the packaging, please remove the items carefully to avoid damage. Please keep the box and packaging for transportation of the unit in the future Beware of condensation Cleaning the unit If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used in a room that has just been heated, there is a danger of condensation. If this occurs, let the player sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before turning the power on. Use a soft cloth to wipe the unit clean. Do not clean it with chemical-based wipes, benzene, thinner, alcohol or similar substances. This could damage the surface or cause the color to change.

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RC-SS20 3 2-“Names and Functions of Parts Top panel 1 Media indicator (CF, CD) When an SS-R1 is connected: The CF indicator is always lit. When an SS-CDR1 is connected: The indicator for CF or CD is lit according to the selection made with the SS-CDR1 DEVICE SELECT key. When an HD-R1 is connected: The CF indicator is always lit. 2 EOM indicator Lights when the unit is receiving an EOM tally signal from the attached unit. When used with an SS-R1 or SS-CDR1, the EOM tally signal output conditions can be set in detail. When used with an HD-R1, lighting is according to the signal set by BUSY2 . 3 LOAD/STOP key When an SS-R1/SS-CDR1 is connected: Press this key when stopped to load the data for the beginning of each track in the current playback area of the SS-R1/SS-CDR1 into that units internal memory. The indicator lights when loading completes. When not in f lash start operation mode or during playback, this indicator does not light. Press this key during playback to stop playback. When an HD-R1 is connected: Does not function when stopped. Press this key during playback to stop playback. 4 Playback keys (1-“20) When an SS-R1/SS-CDR1 is connected: Pressing any key instantaneously starts playback of the track number corresponding to that key. The key lights during playback. The indicator extinguishes when playback ends. After starting playback, if the unit is put into playback standby, the indicator blinks. When an HD-R1 is connected: Only playback keys 1-“16 are usable. Playback keys 17-“20 do not function. Pressing any key between 1-“16 instantaneously starts playback of the track number corresponding to that key. The indicator lights during playback. The indicator extinguishes when playback ends.