Tascam CD-X1700 owner manual English Playback operation, Cue, Flash Start

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3. Playback operation

 

 

3-1. CUE

The CD-X1700 can memorize the play start point as a cue point. If the cue point is memorized, pressing the CUE key locates the unit to the cue poin.

To memorize the CUE point

There are two ways to store the cue point. Pressing and holding the SHIFT key then pressing CUE selects the method for the CUE key’s operation.

: Last play start point is stored as the CUE point.

: Pressing the CUE key when unit is paused stores the current point as the cue point.

Stutter play with the CUE key

When unit is paused at the cue point, the unit will play when this key is pressed, and enter pause mode when CUE is released.

If the PLAY key is pressed during CUE playback, the unit will go into normal play mode.

3-2. CUE 1-3

The CD-X1700 can have another three cue points stored with the CUE 1-3 keys.

When the CUE key has the stored point, the CUE key lights. The stored cue point cannot be erased but can be overwritten.

NOTE

…When the unit is paused and the indicator in the LCD lights, pressing the SET key then pressing the CUE 1-3 key starts the unit automatically.

…When the unit is paused and the indicator in the LCD doesn’t light, press- ing the SET key then pressing the CUE 1- 3 key flashes the pressed CUE 1-3 key three times then lights.

…For three seconds after storing the cue point, you cannot store another cue point.

Stutter play with the CUE 1-3 keys

When the unit is paused at the cue 1-3 point, the unit will play when the appropriate CUE 1-3 key is pressed, and enter pause mode when CUE 1-3 is released.

If the PLAY key is pressed during CUE playback, the unit will go into normal play mode.

3-3. Flash Start

The CD-X1700 has a flash start function that can be used with the CUE 1-3 keys.

When the flash start function is activated (when the indicator in the LCD lights), pressing the

CUE 1-3 key enables flash start.

To memorize the CUE 1-3 points

1.Find the desired point.

2.Press the SET key. The parameter display shows

.

3.Press the desired CUE key.

NOTE

…When the indicator in the LCD doesn’t light, the unit is back in cue mode. In this mode, pressing the CUE 1- 3 key locates the stored cue point then the unit pauses.

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Contents CD-X1700 English Important for U.K. CustomersDo not cut off the mains plug from this equipment Important Safety Instructions Safety Information Table of contents English English Before you start Environmental conditionsBeware of condensation Handling of discsFunctions and Controls English Main Unit Front PanelMain Unit Rear Panel Remote Controller Top Panel English Functions and ControlsScratch key Brake keyReverse key Search keyRemote Controller Bottom Panel Remote Controller LCD English Playback operation CUEFlash Start Adjusting the tempo B LoopingUsing the Tempo slider Pitch BendingKey Original Auto BPM and TAP keyMore advanced operation English Key controlBrake ScratchingEffect time setting Effect level settingEnglish More advanced operation Synchronizing the effect time withReverse play SamplerSampling Track Memory / Recall Track MemoryMemory data RecallFader Start Relay PlayAuto Ready Auto CueProgrammed Play Create the programEdit program Insert program Delete programPreset menu 13. MP3 file playbackPlaying the MP3 file Backup Memory Preset NumberFunction Specifications English Error MessagesEspañol Instrucciones Importantes DE SeguridadIndice Español Instrucciones Importantes DE SeguridadEspañol Antes de empezar Condiciones ambientalesCuidado con la condensación Manejo de los discosFunciones y controles Español Unidad principal panel frontalUnidad principal panel trasero Español Funciones y controles Mando a distancia Panel superiorTecla Open Tecla P.MODE / PGMTecla TAP / Display Tecla ScratchTecla Brake Tecla ReverseMando a distancia Panel inferior Mando a distancia LCD# Indicador PGM $ Indicador MP3Pantalla de tiempo Indicador FlashEspañol Reproducción Inicio flashBucle A-B Ajuste del tempo Inflexión tonalClave original Otras funciones avanzadas Español Control de claveFrenado EfectosOtras funciones avanzadas Ajuste del tiempo del efectoSincronización del tiempo del efecto con el BPM Ajuste del nivel de efectoReproducción al revés MuestreoUso del bucle A-B como fuente del muestreo Reproducción del samplerEspañol Otras funciones avanzadas Memoria de pista / cargaMemoria de pista Datos memorizados Carga10. Búsqueda automática Inicio por faderReproducción consecutiva Espera automáticaReproducción programada Edición del programaCreación del programa Inserción de programa Borrado de programaMenú preset Reproducción de ficheros MP3Reproducción de archivo MP3 Número preset Elemento Parámetro Función Copia de seguridadMensajes de error Especificaciones técnicas EspañolDimensions / Dimensiones Teac Corporation

CD-X1700 specifications

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