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English 3. Playback operation
14 TASCAM CD-X1700 DUAL CD PLAYER
Using the TEMPO slider
The TEMPO slider controls playback tempo.
Tempo changes are displayed in the LCD.
Auto BPM and TAP key
The CD-X1700 features automatic BPM count
function and TAP mode BPM count function.
When parameter display mode is set to BPM, the
BPM is counted automatically and displayed in the
parameter display. The TAP LED blinks in tempo.
Pressing the TAP key repeatedly counts the song
tempo in BPM manually. Tapped BPM is shown in
the LCD parameter display and the TAP LED
blinks in tempo. This BPM affects the TEMPO
slider moving. If the TEMPO slider is moved, the
BPM will be changed automatically.
Pressing and holding the TAP key for more than
1.5 seconds erases the tapped BPM value.
Pressing and holding the TAP key then moving the
Jog wheel (within 1.5 seconds) adjusts the BPM
manually.
… BPM is also used for the effect time or
beat parameter (P15). When you set the
BPM using with the TAP key, tapped
BPM will be used for the effect time or
beat parameter. When there is no
tapped BPM (or you erase the tapped
BPM), auto counted BPM will used for
effect parameter instead
NOTE
3-6. Pitch Bending
When playing back a disc, pressing the BEND + or
– key, or using the Jog wheel can change playback
tempo momentary. Pressing the + key or moving
the Jog wheel clockwise increases the playback
speed and returns to original speed when release
this key or stop the Jog wheel moving. Pressing
the - key or moving the Jog wheel
counterclockwise decreases the playback speed
and returns to original speed when release this key
or stop the Jog wheel moving.
… When SEARCH key, SCRATCH key, or a
effect key is not lit, the Jog wheel works
for pitch bend function.
The maximum pitch bend range is 16%.
… When Key Original function is activated,
playback key is fixed.
3-7. Key Original
When tempo range is set to +/-8, 16, or 32%,
pressing the KEY ORIG key turns the key original
function on and off. When key original function is
turned on, tempo control does not affect the
playback key. When the key original function is
turned on, indicator in the LCD lights.
If tempo range is set to +/-32% or 100%, the key
original function does not work.
When the key original function is turned on,
parameter display shows in the KEY mode.
NOTE