RAMM (Random Access Music Memory)

The True Random-Access Program-Selection System With Subsonic Encoding And Automated Playback

• Someday other cassette recorders may feature error free, true-random-access playback. This unique RAMM is radically different from past systems that search for blank spaces between programs. The RAMM tags each program with a unique 5-Hz, 20-bit digital code. The first 7 bits automatically choose playback equalization and noise reduction so you can't make a mistake! The remaining 13 bits identify the program. There are 15 unique addresses for each tape side and 30 playback commands to select programs in any order with whatever repetitions are desired.

  

• Automatic Encoding

  Automatic Encoding is very convenient when copying phonograph discs. Press RAMM and SET. The  RAMM and AUTO legends light, and a "1" appears in the display. When recording commences, the first address is recorded (indicated by a flashing "1"), and the RAMM advances to prepare for the second program. (A "2" appears in the display.) Whenever a break of 2 seconds occurs in the program, the next code is recorded automatically.

• Manual Encoding

  Manual Encoding permits segmentation within a program and also is useful when 2 second gaps are not assured. Press RAMM, and the first address is recorded. A "2" appears in the display. The next address is recorded each time RAMM is pressed. Manual encoding can be mixed with automatic encoding by pressing RAMM while in the automatic mode. The code takes 4 seconds to record, but it may overlap the program with no ill effect. Playback always commences from the beginning of the code.

• RAMM Playback

  Up to 30 commands can be programmed to play selections in any desired order. Using the "<" and ''>'' buttons, advance the display to the desired program number (indicated by a flashing numeral.) Press SET to memorize the command. Change the display to the program desired next and press SET. When all commands have been entered each program will be played in the order in which you entered the commands.