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back at the same rate, as is the case with tempo
sync).
1 Synchronize the two decks using tempo sync,
as described above. The TEMPO SYNC key on
the slave deck should be lit.
2 With both decks playing, press the
BEAT SYNC
key
Q on the slave unit before you start the
cross-fade between decks.
The
BEAT SYNC key will flash until the decks
are “beat synced”. After the beat sync has
locked, the
BEAT SYNC key will light steadily.
4.8.1 Cancellation of beat sync
Beat sync mode is cancelled under the following
conditions:
• If the
TEMPO SYNC key or the BEAT SYNC key is
pressed on the master deck.
• If the
TEMPO SYNC key or the BEAT SYNC key is
pressed on the slave deck.
• The
TEMPO slider is moved on the slave deck.
• The dial is used to set the BPM value on the master
deck.
If beat sync is lost, it is necessary to set up the beat
sync again using the
BEAT SYNC key.
4.9 Scratch
The scratch function allows you to do scratch play-
back, like an analog record turntable.
NOTE
Note that in the A-B loop mode (3.4.2, “A-B loop play
mode”) and the single loop mode, the scratch func-
tion cannot be used.
Press the SCRATCH key V to enable the scratch
mode (the key will light).
Use the dial for scratch playback, whether the deck is
paused or playing back.
The “scratch area” is for five seconds “behind” the
current position. The “forward” direction does not
have this limitation.
To make seamless transition from scratch play to
normal playback, press the
SCRATCH key to turn off
the scratch mode, while completing the scratch.
4.10 Memories
The CD-302’s memory function allows the storage of
up to 1000 memories. There are 5 banks (A to E)
with each bank having 200 memories.
The space for these memories is shared between the
two decks, so if one player has used 1,000 memories,
TEMPO SYNC
"Master" deck
"Slave" deck"
BEAT SYNC
"Master" deck
"Slave" deck"