The Function Buttons Section; Attributes Of Function Buttons - JLCooper Electronics MCS-3800 User's Reference Manual

The Function Buttons Section

This chapter discusses how to assign and use the F buttons,
W Buttons, the Cursor Buttons and M buttons.
Before proceeding, it is important to briefly restate the Basic
Modes of Operation: User Assignable Mode vs. Special Mode.
In the User Assignable Mode, (the way the unit normally
powers-up), you, the user, can set it up how you want,
determining what kind of commands the controls send, and
how it controls your audio or video system.
In Special Mode, the audio or video system "takes over" the
MCS controller. The designers of the system (that is, the makers
of your Audio or Video system) have pre-determined how the
MCS works with your system.
This chapter relates to User Assignable Mode Only.
If your system switches the MCS Controller into Special Mode,
you will need to refer to the documentation included with the
system for operation instructions.
Attributes of the Function Buttons
The Function Buttons can have an alternate assignment using
the Shift button.
For example,
Pressing F1 can send an MMC command to Eject a tape.
Pressing Shift and F1 can send a Note command to play a
sampled sound.
The commands sent by the Function Buttons are not affected
by the Bank switch.
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