[. . . ] Please read this Owner's Manual carefully and store it in a convenient place for future reference. Contents 1­Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Main functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Cleaning the 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 unit's internal memory. When not in flash start operation mode or during playback, this indicator does not light. 4 Playback keys (1­20) When an SS-R1/SS-CDR1 is connected: Pressing any key instantaneously starts playback of the track number corresponding to that key. After starting playback, if the unit is put into playback standby, the indicator blinks. Pressing any key between 1­16 instantaneously starts playback of the track number corresponding to that key. The indicator extinguishes when playback ends. RC-SS20 3 2­Names and Functions of Parts Rear panel 1 REMOTE 1 connector Connect an SS-R1 or SS-CDR1. . 2 REMOTE 2 connector Connect an HD-R1. CAUTION · Do not connect devices to both the REMOTE 1 connector 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. If you choose to make your own cable, please make it with straight wiring between D-SUB 25-pin connectorsbasedonthefollowingspecifications. 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 Length 10 m or less Wiring Straight connections for all pins 1­25 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 4 TASCAM RC-SS20 3­Use with an SS-R1 or SS-CDR1 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. ) CAUTION · 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. [. . . ] (See "System settings" in "3­Screens and Menus" on page 18 of the HD-R1 Owner's Manual. ) · SettheParallelModeitemtoDirectPlay. · TheBusy2Signalitemiswhatappearsin the EOM indicator. ·Use the MODE key on the HD-R1 panel to set the playback mode to Single. (See "Setting the playback mode" in "5­Playback" 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. [. . . ]