Operating instructions

[7] SHIFT RIGHT Button ( ) This button transfers the time shown on the Tape Time readout [1] to the
Locate Time readout [2].
NOTE: Tape Time can be stored “on the fly” while the tape is playing or
recording by pressing SHIFT RIGHT at the exact instant to be recorded and
then pressing STO followed by a numeric address.
[8] RCL Button This button is used to retrieve times previously stored and display it in the
Locate Time readout. When the machine is first turned on, all addresses are
initialized to 00M00S
❑ Recalling Cue Points: To recall a given cue point, press the RCL button
and then press the number on the 10-Key Pad [4] (0–9) which identifies
the address where the time is stored. The time will be displayed on the
Locate Time readout [2] and will also remain in memory. Repeat to recall
another cue. It is not necessary to reset the readout since the recalled
time will replace any previously displayed Locate Time.
[9] STO Button This button is used to memorize the time displayed on the Locate Time
readout [2]. Up to ten different times can be memorized at once. Memory is
volatile, meaning it is not saved after the power is turned off.
❑ Storing Cue Points: To store a given cue point, display the time in the
Locate Time readout either by direct entry with the 10-Key Pad [4] or by
using the SHIFT RIGHT button [12]. Press the STO button and then
press a number on the 10-Key Pad (0–9) [4]. The number pressed
becomes the “address” where the Locate Time is stored. To store a
second cue, repeat using a different address. If the same address is
used, the previously stored time will be erased.
❑ Clearing Cue Memories: By entering a Locate Time of 0.00.00 and
pressing STO and a number for a Cue Memory, that Cue memory will be
cleared (0.00.00 will be stored).
[10] +/– Button When this button is pressed once, a minus (–) appears at the head of the
Locate Time readout. When pressed again, a plus (+) sign appears.
[11] RECORD/PLAY/STOP/RWD/F.FWD Buttons
These buttons essentially duplicate the functions of their counterparts on the
MTR-90III Transport (§3.1) and Remote Control Unit (§3.3). The only
difference is that when using Search, Search Zero, Shuttle, and Auto Rewind
modes, the Auto Locator PLAY and/or RECORD buttons can be pressed
without affecting the selected Auto Locator mode; pressing the RECORD or
PLAY buttons on the MTR-90III or Remote Control Unit will override the Auto
Locator function.
[12] AUTO REWIND Button AUTO REWIND is similar to Shuttle [13], except the tape will play to the
Locate Time, rewind and stop at the point where the AUTO REWIND button
was first pressed rather than continue the play/rewind cycle.
Section 3 Controls and Indicators
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October 1990
MTR-90III Operation and Maintenance Manual