Tascam RC-SS20 User Manual

RC-SS20
Direct Play Remote Control
D01051920A
OWNER'S MANUAL
2 TASCAM RC-SS20
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.

Contents

1–Introduction ......................................................2
Main functions ..................................................... 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
Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully and store it in a convenient place for future reference.
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

Main functions

•
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.

Supplied accessories

The following items are included with this product.
RC-SS20
Owner’s Manual (this document)• ...............................1
Warranty card• .............................................................1
unit ............................................................1

Beware of condensation

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.
Illuminated track playback keys for separate tracks.
•
EOM indicator shows the end of track playback.•
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

Cleaning the unit

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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Top panel

2–Names and Functions of Parts

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
SELECT key.
When an HD-R1 is connected:
The CF indicator is always lit.
EOM indicator
2
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
LOAD/STOP key
3
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 unit’s internal memory. The indicator lights
BUSY2
.
DEVICE
when loading completes. When not in flash 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.
Playback keys (1–20)
4
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.
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2–Names and Functions of Parts
D-SUB25 Male (Plug)
D-SUB25 Male (Plug)
UL2464 AWG24
Screw
#4-40 (inch)
Screw
#4-40 (inch)
Ground Shield
(Connect to Connector Frame)
L = 10 m or less
CAUTION

Rear panel

1 REMOTE 1 connector
Connect an SS-R1 or SS-CDR1..
REMOTE 2 connector
2
Connect an HD-R1.
Do not connect devices to both the REMOTE 1 connec-• tor and the REMOTE 2 connector at the same time.
Turn OFF the power of the SS-R1, SS-CDR1 or HD-R1 • unit before connecting or disconnecting the connection cable. Connecting or disconnecting the cable while the power is ON could cause malfunction.

Connection cables

The PW-SS20 connection cable designed for this unit is available for purchase separately. Please inquire at a
retailshoporTASCAMsalesofce.

Cable specifications

D-SUB connector
Case: Hirose Electric HDB-CTH1 (4-40) or equivalent Plug: Hirose Electric HDBB-25P (05) or equivalent
Cable UL2464 AWG24
Hitachi Cable UL2464-SB 25P x 24AWG(7/0.203) LF or equivalent
If you choose to make your own cable, please make it with straight wiring between D-SUB 25-pin
connectorsbasedonthefollowingspecications.
Length
10 m or less
Wiring
Straight connections for all pins 1–25
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3–Use with an SS-R1 or SS-CDR1

CAUTION
CAUTION
Playback keys (1–20)

Connecting with an SS-R1/SS-CDR1

Connect the SS-R1/SS-CDR1 rear panel CONTROL
I/O (PARALLEL) connector with the RC-SS20 REMOTE 1 connector using a suitable cable. (See
“Connection cable” on the previous page.)

Setting the SS-R1/SS-CDR1 recorder

When connecting an SS-R1/SS-CDR1 to the REMOTE 1 • connector, do not connect anything to the REMOTE 2 connector.
Turn OFF the power of the SS-R1 or SS-CDR1 unit • before connecting or disconnecting the connection cable. Connecting or disconnecting the cable while the power is ON could cause malfunction.
Make the following settings.
Set the playback mode to
•
Single
. (See “Specifying the playback mode” in “5–Playback” on page 24 of the SS-R1 Owner’s Manual or page 27 of the SS-CDR1 Owner’s Manual.)
Set the EOM function as necessary. (See “End of
•
disc/track message (EOM)” in “5–Playback” on page 33 of the SS-R1 Owner’s Manual or page 37 of the SS-CDR1 Owner’s Manual.)
The remaining time for the track or the playback
•
area can be set as a trigger. This remaining time trigger can be set to OFF or between 1–99 seconds.

Flash-starting tracks

1 Press the RC-SS20
remote control FLASH LOAD key, to load the start data for the tracks in the playback area.
When loading completes, the RC-SS20
STOP key lights and the FLASH icon appears
at the bottom right of the home screen of the SS-R1/SS-CDR1.
This completes the preparation.
If these procedures are not conducted, ordinary
direct play occurs instead, resulting in a little time before the first sound is heard.
2 Press the playback key (1– 20) that corresponds
to the track that you want to flash-start.
The track begins playback instantaneously.
During playback, the key lights. When playback ends the key indicator extinguishes.
LOAD/STOP key or the
LOAD/
Set the playlist or folder that contains the tracks
•
that you want to flash start as the current playback area. The first 20 tracks in the playback area become available for flash start. (See “Play area” in “5–Playback” on page 21 of the SS-R1 Owner’s Manual or page 24 of the SS-CDR1 Owner’s Manual.) (See also “Flash start function” on page 32 of the SS-R1 Owner’s Manual or page 36 of the SS-CDR1 Owner’s Manual.)
The RC-SS20 indicators might not match the status of the connected unit if that unit is set to any playback mode other than Single or if operation is conducted from that unit.
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4–Use with an HD-R1

CAUTION
CAUTION

Connecting with an HD-R1

Connect the HD-R1 rear panel PARALLEL connector with the RC-SS20 REMOTE 2 connector using a suitable cable. (See “Connection cable” on page 5.)

Setting the HD-R1 recorder

When connecting an HD-R1 to the REMOTE 2 connector • do not connect anything to the REMOTE 1 connector.
Turn OFF the power of the HD-R1 unit before connect-• ing or disconnecting the connection cable. Connecting or disconnecting the cable while the power is ON could cause malfunction.
Make the following settings.
Select the Parallel Port sub-menu from the System
•
Settings menu (from the Main menu) and make the following settings. (See “System settings” in “3–Screens and Menus” on page 18 of the HD-R1 Owner’s Manual.)
• SettheParallelModeitemtoDirectPlay.
• SettheBusy1SignalitemtoPlayback.
• TheBusy2Signalitemiswhatappearsin
the EOM indicator.

Starting a track with direct play

Starting a track with direct play Press the playback key (1–16) that corresponds with the track that you want to start using direct play.
The RC-SS20 indicators might not match the status of the connected unit if that unit is set to any playback mode other than Single or if operation is conducted from that unit.
Use the
• MODE key on the HD-R1 panel to set
the playback mode to
Single
. (See “Setting the playback mode” in “5–Playback” on page 14 of the HD-R1 Quick Start Guide.)
Set the playback mode to playlist (or folder) and
•
select the current playlist (or current folder) that contains the tracks that you want to be able to play directly. Make sure the number of tracks is 16 or less.
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Physical

237 kk
200 kk
58.5 kk

Dimensional drawings

5–Specifications
Required power supply DC 5 V (supplied by the attached unit)
Power consumption 500 mW or less
External dimensions (WxHxD) 237 x 58.5 x 200.5 mm
Weight 1.2 kg
RC-SS20
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