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RCD-1572MKII Stereo Compact Disc Player
in the display, along with the PLAY indicator. Normally, the disc will start
playing with the first track. However, you can select a different track using the
TRACK buttons or the DIRECT ACCESS buttons (see below) before pressing
the PLAY button
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to start playing a different selection.
STOP Button
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Press the STOP button once to stop disc play. Press the PLAY button
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to resume disc play where it was stopped. If the STOP button is pressed
twice, disc play stops, the display shows STOP indicator. When the PLAY
button
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is pressed after pressing the STOP button twice, the disc begins
playing from the first track or the first programmed track in PROGRAM
mode (see below).
PAUSE Button
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This button is used to temporarily suspend play. The disc continues to spin
and play will be resumed from the current position. The PAUSE indicator
will light in the display. To resume playing the disc, press the PAUSE button
again or press the PLAY button
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TRACK Buttons
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These buttons are used to select tracks on the disc. When a disc is playing,
pressing the TRACK button
advances to the beginning of the next track.
Pressing the TRACK button
returns to the beginning of the current track.
Pressing the TRACK button
twice quickly in succession returns to the
beginning of the previous track. The new track number appears in the display.
These buttons are also used to select a track before pressing the PLAY button
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or when memorizing tracks for the PROGRAM play mode (see below).
These selections are made by continuously pressing the TRACK buttons until
the desired track is reached.
In PROGRAM mode, the TRACK buttons advance or reverse to the next
track in the memorized selection list.
DIRECT ACCESS Buttons
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Remote Only
These ten numeric buttons (labelled 0 through 9) are used to directly access
a track from the IR remote control instead of stepping through the tracks
using the TRACK buttons.
The first nine tracks on a disc can be selected by pressing the corresponding
button. For example, to play the third track, press the 3 button on the
remote control.
When accessing track numbers greater than 9, enter the 2 digit track number
on the remote control.
NOTE:
The >10 button is not used for this model.
The number of the selected track will appear in the main numeric area at
the center of the display.
SEARCH Button
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These fast forward and fast reverse buttons
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allow fast searching
through the currently playing disc. One press of these buttons will fast forward
or fast reverse at 2X normal speed. Pressing these buttons repeatedly will
fast forward or fast reverse at 4X and 8X normal speed. Pressing the PLAY
button returns the player to normal speed. While the fast search function is
active, you will hear high-speed audio.
Digital Output
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See Figure 5
If you are using an outboard D/A converter or other digital processor, you
will need an unprocessed digital data stream from the RCD-1572MKII. Using
a standard 75 ohm coax digital cable, connect the RCD-1572MKII’s coax
digital output to the digital input connector on the outboard D/A converter.
Operation
The unit can be operated using its front panel buttons or from corresponding
buttons on the supplied infrared remote control. Specific instructions for each
of these controls are detailed below. Most of the buttons are duplicated
on the front panel and on the IR remote control. However, there are a few
exceptions where the buttons are only available on one or the other. These
exceptions are noted in the instructions.
Infrared Remote Control
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Before using the IR remote control, it is necessary to install two “UM-4/
AAA” batteries (supplied). Remove the plastic cover on the back of the IR
remote, install the batteries (observing the + and – polarity indications),
and reinstall the cover.
To use the IR remote control, aim it at the IR sensor
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located in the lower
left corner of the RCD-1572MKII front panel.
Display
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A back-lit display on the front panel of the unit provides useful information
about the status of the unit, activation of special features, and track/time
information for the disc being played. Each of these indicators is described
in the detailed operating instructions that follow.
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Disc Tray
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A motor-driven disc loading tray located in the center of the unit, accepts a
compact disc. Press the eject button then place the disc into the tray, label-
side up. Make sure the disc is properly centered before loading. The disc
can be ejected by pressing the eject button again.
Transport Control Buttons
These buttons provide basic control functions for the disc transport mechanism.
Except where noted, all functions are available on the unit front panel and
the IR remote control.
EJECT Button
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To open the tray loading mechanism press the EJECT button . The tray
will open allowing the CD to be loaded label side up. To close the tray
press the EJECT button again.
If no disc is loaded when the tray is closed the display will read “No Disc”.
When a disc is loaded, the display will indicate the number of tracks on the
disc and the total time of the disc in hours, minutes and seconds.
PLAY Button
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After the disc is loaded, press the PLAY button
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to start playing the disc.
The number of the track being played and the elapsed time will be shown
