Sony MHC-RX88, MHC-GRX8, MHC-R800 manual Using the Beat JAM function, Using the Auto BPM function

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Using the BEAT JAM function

This function automatically synchronizes the sounds of PAD A and B with the sound source.

1 Start playing a source.

2 Press BEAT JAM repeatedly to select the jam mode you desire.

The button’s indicator lights up. Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows:

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PAD MODE

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RANDOM MODE

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JAM OFF

PAD MODE

This mode emphasizes the rhythm of the source by playing the sound stored at PAD A in sync with the bass and playing the sound stored at PAD B in sync with the treble.

RANDOM MODE

This mode emphasizes the rhythm of the source by playing random sounds (from the drum pad library) in sync with source.

Note

BEAT JAM cannot be used at the same time as the BEAT (BEAT ON) function. When BEAT JAM is turned ON, BEAT turns OFF automatically. Likewise, when the BEAT is turned ON, BEAT JAM turns OFF automatically.

Using the AUTO BPM function

This function automatically synchronizes the rhythm of the current beat pattern with the sound source.

1 Start playing a source.

2 Select a beat pattern.

(See “To change the beat pattern” on page 30.)

3 Press BEAT ON/OFF to stop the beat function.

4 Press AUTO BPM.

The button’s indicator blinks orange while measuring the source’s BPM. Once measured, the indicator lights green.

5 Listen to the sound source and press BEAT ON/OFF at the downbeat.

The rhythm of the beat pattern starts in sync with the source.

Tip

If the downbeat of the rhythm does not match the source, press BEAT ON/OFF to turn the beat off. Then, in time with the source, press BEAT ON/OFF again to restart the beat.

Notes

•AUTO BPM may not work with certain songs (such as those with varying tempos). In such cases, the AUTO BPM indicator continues blinking orange and “AUTO BPM NG” appears in the display.

•The amount of time required to measure a song’s BPM (after pressing AUTO BPM) varies for each song.

•AUTO BPM stops automatically when it encounters a blank of (or greater than) 1.5 seconds. It will, however, resume automatically when the music begins again.

•AUTO BPM stops automatically when you turn the jog dial while holding BEAT SPEED.

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Contents Mini Hi-Fi Component System Page Table of Contents Connect the speakers Hooking up the systemJack type B Connect the power cord to a wall outletConnect the FM/AM antennas Jack type aTo attach the front speaker pads Setting the timeWhen carrying this system Hooking up the systemTips Presetting radio stationsPress ENTER/NEXT Turn the jog dial to set the minute Press ENTER/NEXTTo change the AM tuning interval Presetting radio stationsTo tune in a station with a weak signal To change the preset numberConnecting an MD deck for analog recording Connecting optional AV componentsConnecting audio components Connecting an MD deck for digital recordingFM antenna Connecting a VCRConnecting outdoor antennas Connecting optional AV componentsAM antenna Press one of the Disc 1~3 buttons Playing a CDNormal play Press ¤ and place up to two CDs on the disc trayDo this Basic OperationsCD Synchro Recording Recording a CDTo stop recording Listening to the radio Preset TuningRecording from the radio To listen to non-preset radio stationsListening to the radio Press rREC Playing a tapeSearching for the beginning of a track AMS Playing a tapePress ¤and insert a recorded tape in deck a or B Press Tape a or Tape B Deck a or Deck B on the remoteTo stop dubbing Recording from a tapeHigh-speed Dubbing Press HI-DUBPress Display during playback Using the CD displayPlaying the CD tracks repeatedly To cancel Repeat PlayRepeat Play To select a desired CD To cancel Shuffle PlayShuffle Play Press CD PProgram Play Programming the CD tracksProgramming the CD tracks To cancel Program PlayTo cancel Non-Stop Play Playing CDs without interruptionStart playing the source to be recorded Recording on a tape manuallyRecording a CD by specifying track order Power 2 3 4 11, Edit 6 1012Program Edit Tape Select Edit To cancel Program EditSelecting tape length automatically To check the orderFlash Looping part of a CDFlashing part of a CD LoopTo change the drum sound Using the drum padsTo adjust the volume of the pads Tap drum PAD a or B to produce the respective soundTo change the speed Using the beat functionsTo cancel the beat To change the beat volumePress Beat ON/OFF to stop the beat function Press Auto BPM Using the Beat JAM functionUsing the Auto BPM function Start playing a source Select a beat patternTo reinforce bass Dbfb Adjusting the soundFor a powerful sound Groove To listen through the headphonesTo change the spectrum analyzer display To cancel the effectSelecting the audio emphasis Music menu optionsSelecting surround effects Adjusting the graphic equalizerPersonal file Turn the jog dial to adjust levelRepeat steps 3 Press ENTER/NEXT when finished Making a personal audio emphasis fileTo call up the personal file Switching the speaker formationMaking a personal audio emphasis file Sonic formationFront only stereo mode Normal modeLink mode Whisper modeLocating a station by program type PTY Using the Radio Data System RDS4,5 Receiving RDS broadcastsList of program types PTY To cancel PTY searchSinging along Karaoke Adjusting the microphone echoWhen you are done To cancel the echoingMixing and recording sounds Waking up to music Sleep TimerWake-up Timer Falling asleep to musicTurn jog dial to select Daily 1 or 2, then press ENTER/NEXT Turn off the powerTo check the setting To cancel the timer operationSet the time to start recording Timer-recording radio programsInsert a recordable tape Turn off the power Turn jog dial to select REC, then press ENTER/NEXTPrecautions Precautions TroubleshootingGeneral CD Player SpeakersTape Deck TroubleshootingTuner Tape player section SpecificationsAmplifier section CD player sectionSpeaker SpecificationsGeneral Index