Tascam CD-X1700 More advanced operation English, Key control, Brake, Scratching, Effects

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4. More advanced operation

English

 

 

4-1. Key control

The CD-X1700 features up to +/-16% key control. Key control range is determined with tempo range setting.

When tempo and key control range is set to 8%, key value can be set in 0.1% steps. When tempo and key control range is set to 16%, key value can be set in 0.2% steps. When tempo control range is set to 0%, 32%, or 100%, the key control function does not work.

Pressing and holding the KEY key then moving the Jog wheel sets the key control value.

Note that the key value shows a total of the value together with any changes made by using the slider.

NOTE

…When the key original function is acti- vated, the key control function does not work.

4-3. Brake

Brake function simulates the braking audio just like turning off the analog turntable. Pressing the BRAKE key turns the brake function on and off. When brake function is activated, BRAKE key lights.

Set the brake time

Pressing and holding the BRAKE key then using the Jog wheel adjusts the brake time. Brake time can be set to 0.1 to 5 seconds in 0.1 sec. steps.

Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE key while unit is playing performs the braking.

Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE key during the braking starts the music again with current tempo.

4-2. Scratching

When the SCRATCH key is activated, scratching can be performed with the Jog wheel.

NOTE

…For 3 seconds after the flash start or cuing with CUE 1-3 key, or cuing with CUE key, backward direction of scratching cannot be performed

…Backward direction of the scratching can be performed up to 7 seconds.

…When SEARCH function is on, the Jog wheel works as the search dial.

When filter effect is activated with manual mode, scratch function cannot be performed with the Jog wheel (page 16).

4-4. Effects

The CD-X1700 includes three effects, Flanger, Echo, and Filter. One effect can be activated at the same time.

Pressing one of the effect keys can activate the effect.

Pressing the FX SYNC key synchronize the effect time with the BPM.

Pressing and holding the SHIFT key then pressing one of effect key can adjust the effect level with the Jog wheel.

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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 Handling of discs English Before you startEnvironmental conditions Beware of condensationFunctions and Controls English Main Unit Front PanelMain Unit Rear Panel English Functions and Controls Remote Controller Top PanelSearch key Scratch keyBrake key Reverse keyRemote Controller Bottom Panel Remote Controller LCD English Playback operation CUEFlash Start B Looping Adjusting the tempoAuto BPM and TAP key Using the Tempo sliderPitch Bending Key OriginalScratching More advanced operation EnglishKey control BrakeSynchronizing the effect time with Effect time settingEffect level setting English More advanced operationReverse play SamplerSampling Track Memory Track Memory / RecallRecall Memory dataAuto Cue Fader StartRelay Play Auto ReadyProgrammed Play Create the programEdit program Delete program Insert programPreset menu 13. MP3 file playbackPlaying the MP3 file Backup Memory Preset NumberFunction Error Messages Specifications EnglishInstrucciones Importantes DE Seguridad EspañolInstrucciones Importantes DE Seguridad Indice EspañolManejo de los discos Español Antes de empezarCondiciones ambientales Cuidado con la condensaciónFunciones y controles Español Unidad principal panel frontalUnidad principal panel trasero Tecla P.MODE / PGM Español Funciones y controlesMando a distancia Panel superior Tecla OpenTecla Reverse Tecla TAP / DisplayTecla Scratch Tecla BrakeMando a distancia LCD Mando a distancia Panel inferiorIndicador Flash # Indicador PGM$ Indicador MP3 Pantalla de tiempoInicio flash Español ReproducciónBucle A-B Ajuste del tempo Inflexión tonalClave original Efectos Otras funciones avanzadas EspañolControl de clave FrenadoAjuste del nivel de efecto Otras funciones avanzadasAjuste del tiempo del efecto Sincronización del tiempo del efecto con el BPMReproducción del sampler Reproducción al revésMuestreo Uso del bucle A-B como fuente del muestreoEspañol Otras funciones avanzadas Memoria de pista / cargaMemoria de pista Carga Datos memorizadosEspera automática 10. Búsqueda automáticaInicio por fader Reproducción consecutivaReproducción programada Edición del programaCreación del programa Borrado de programa Inserción de programaMenú preset Reproducción de ficheros MP3Reproducción de archivo MP3 Copia de seguridad Número preset Elemento Parámetro FunciónEspecificaciones técnicas Español Mensajes de errorTeac Corporation Dimensions / Dimensiones

CD-X1700 specifications

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