26 TASCAM CD-601MKII
EXTERNAL CONTROL
Control from the RC-601MKII
Functions are added to the CD player and the CD player
becomes easier to user by using the Remote Control Unit
RC-601MKII (sold separately).
Expanded and additional functions by the
RC-601MKII
• Time chart/index search using the numeric keys
• Search using the jog/search dial
• End check function that allows you to listen to the end of
tracks
• 1 tune repeat, all tunes repeat, program repeat, repeat
playback between A and B
• Max. 10 cue points can be set to a single disc.
• Flash start function using 10 cue points
• Cue point settings for 500 discs can be stored to
memory.
• Playback between A and B using MEMO points and
confirmation playback of points are possible.
• The monitor outputs of up to four CD-601MKII can
be connected to RC-601MKII and monitored on
headphones.
Setting operation on the CD player
Operation on the CD player can be selected between
enabled and disabled when the RC-601MKII is connected.
Set enable/disable using menu No. 17 (“RMT”).
R_L (REMOTE + LOCAL, default): Operation of the CD
player is possible on both the RC-601MKII and the CD
player.
R (REMOTE): Operation of the CD player is possible on
only the RC-601MKII.
Operation of the CD player except the OPEN/CLOSE
key is disabled.
When the RC-601MKII is not connected, operation of the
CD player is enabled regardless of the setting of this item.
Control from the RS-232C interface
The CD player can be controlled on the serial interface
from a PC or other external equipment using the REMOTE
(SERIAL) terminal (15-pin D-Sub connector, RS-232C-
compliant) on the rear panel. For details, contact us.
Pin Arrangement
Pin No. Signal Name IN/OUT
1 SHIELD – Shielded (shell ground)
2 RX IN Receive data
3 (Reserved) – Reserved
4 (Reserved) – Reserved
5 (Reserved) – Reserved
6 GND – Ground
7 (Reserved) – Reserved
8 (Reserved) – Reserved
9 TX OUT Send data
10 (Reserved) – Reserved
11 (Reserved) – Reserved
12 (Reserved) – Reserved
13 (Reserved) – Reserved
14 (Reserved) – Reserved
15 (Reserved) – Reserved
Setting the baud rate
When the REMOTE (SERIAL) terminal is used to control
the CD player, select the appropriate baud rate from the
following using menu No. 23 (“RS232C”).
B-0: (default when RC-601MKII is connected)
B-1: 1,200 bps
B-2: 2,400 bps
B-3: 4,800 bps
B-4: 9,600 bps
B-5: 19,200 bps
B-6: 38,400 bps
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