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Hmm. Lets get this straight.

turn--> Volume control
hold & turn--> Shuttle control (with relative speed indicator on screen please!)
press & turn--> sound controls (bass, treble, pan, fader, loudness...)
hold, release & turn--> access Menu system

others...?



How about:

Press in rapid succession short and long bursts - morse code transmitter

Kureg