cueing, vbl. n.
(ˈkjuːɪŋ)
[f. cue v.2 + -ing1.]
The action of positioning the pick-up arm of a record-player: see sense c of the vb.; also, a device or facility for doing this. Chiefly attrib., as cueing device, cueing system, etc.
| 1958 J. Tall Techniques of Magnetic Recording xi. 209 Another cueing method uses visible markings on the dialogue or main piece. 1960 High Fidelity Mag. July 36/1 The recent appearance of certain cuing [sic] devices to aid the less nimble-fingered turntable owner bears this out. 1967 Pop. Electronics July 22/2 The new ‘Dual’ Model 1015 automatic turntable..shares with the more expensive models..a versatile cueing system. 1971 Ibid. July 22 It incorporates an AM/FM tuner..a 4-speed automatic turntable with cueing, anti-skate control, [etc.]. 1973 G. Davey Fun with Hi-Fi v. 34 These arms now have cueing devices for placing the pick-up at any spot on the record. 1976 Gramophone May 1836/3 The rate of lowering and raising (cueing) of the pickup arm..can be adjusted. 1984 N.Y. Times 8 July ii. 19/2 Those with cd players unequipped with index cueing have no way to leap about within a cd except with fast-forward or reverse. |