Sony MHC-RX90 manual Using the beat function, To change the speed, To change the beat pattern

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Using the beat function

Using the beat function

With the beat function, you can create a variety of rhythms automatically. This effect can be used with any source, to create original recordings.

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BEAT BEAT BEAT BPM

ON/OFF SPEED SELECT CONTROL

1 Press BEAT ON/OFF to make sure the indicator is off, then start playing a source.

2 Press BPM CONTROL repeatedly to obtain the beat speed you desire.

Every time you press the button a voice says, “one, two, three, four, one . . .”, the speeds (BPM 70~140) are also displayed. The beat speed is memorized automatically.

3 Press BEAT ON/OFF to start the beat.

Pressing BPM CONTROL lets you synchronize the beat with the source.

To change the speed

Hold down BEAT SPEED and turn the jog dial (or press BEAT SPEED +/– on the remote) to select the speed you desire (BPM 70~140).

To change the beat pattern

You can select from 8 different beat patterns. Hold down BEAT SELECT and turn the jog dial (or press BEAT SELECT +/– on the remote) to select the pattern you desire. The name of the beat pattern appears in the display.

16 BEAT 1˜ 16 BEAT 2 ˜ . . . ˜SAMBA

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To cancel the beat

Press BEAT ON/OFF. Make sure the indicator is off.

To change the beat volume

Press LEVEL + or –.

Tip

You can use the drum pads and the beat function together.

Note

When the APPLAUSE MIX function is selected, you will not hear the drum beat during the applause.

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Contents 3-859-544-121 1996 by Sony CorporationMini Hi-Fi Component System MHC-RX90This caution label is located inside the unit Table of Contents Sound AdjustmentOther Features Getting StartedGetting Started Step 1 Hooking up the system1Connect the speakers 2Connect the FM/AM aerials 3Connect the power cord to a wall outletTo attach the front speaker pads Step 2 Setting the time When carrying this system1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET 1 2,4 3,5Step 3 Presetting radio stations POWER 3,5 65 Press ENTER/NEXT TipsConnecting optional AV components Connecting audio componentsStep 3 Presetting radio stations continued 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select “AUTO”Connecting an MD deck for analog recording Connecting a VCRConnecting a super woofer speaker Connecting outdoor aerials Connecting optional AV components continuedFM aerial AM aerialPlaying a CD 2 1 Æ‚Basic Operations Normal playTips Playing a CD continuedDo this Recording a CD CD Synchro Recording2 Press § OPEN/CLOSE and place a CD 3 Press CD SYNCHROPreset Tuning Listening to the radioTo listen to non-presetradio stations 3 Turn the jog dial to tune in a preset stationRecording from the radio 1 Press TUNER/BAND to select the band you wantRecording from the Radio continued Playing a tapeTo stop recording 3 Press · Basic OperationsRecording from a tape High-speedDubbing2 Press HIGH SPEED DUBBING 4 PressUsing the CD display To cancel Repeat PlayPlaying the CD tracks repeatedly The CD PlayerTo cancel Shuffle Play Playing the CD tracks in random orderShuffle Play To select a desired CDTo cancel Programme Play Programming the CD tracks„ Programme PlayTo cancel Non-StopPlay Playing CDs without interruptionProgramming the CD tracks continued Non-StopPlay/Applause MixRecording on a tape manually The Tape Deck1 Insert a blank tape into deck B 3 Press rRecording a CD by specifying track order Programme EditTo cancel Programme Edit Selecting tape length automaticallyTo check the order TapeSelect EditTo adjust the loop length To adjust the flash lengthLooping part of a CD Flashing part of a CDUsing the drum pads To adjust the wave lengthTo adjust the volume of the pads Waving the equalizerUsing the beat function To cancel the beatTo change the beat volume To change the speedAdjusting the sound Sound AdjustmentFor a powerful sound GROOVE To listen through the headphonesTo cancel the effect Selecting the audio emphasis1 Press MUSIC, MOVIE, or GAME to select a menu Music menu optionsAdjusting the graphic equalizer Adjusting the audio emphasisTo change the equalizer display Adjusting the Audio Emphasis continued 3 Turn the jog dial to adjust level5 Press ENTER/NEXT when finished Activating the surround effectMaking a personal audio emphasis file Personalfile2 Press MEMORY 4 Press ENTER/NEXTSwitching the Speaker Formation SonicformationNORMAL mode WHISPER modeLINK mode FRONT ONLY modeUsing the Radio Data System RDS Other FeaturesWhat is the Radio Data System? Receiving RDS broadcastsTo cancel PTY search ALARMList of programme types PTY AFFAIRSSinging along Karaoke When you are doneMixing and recording sounds Sleep Timer When you choose autoTo cancel the Sleep Timer function Falling asleep to musicWake-upTimer 2 Adjust the volume 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET9 Turn off the power Waking up to musicTimer-recordingradio programmes To check the settingTo cancel the timer operation 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SETTimer-recordingradio programmes continued 6 Insert a recordable tape 7 Turn off the power4 Set the time to start recording To check the settingPrecautions On safetyOn placement Cleaning the cabinetTroubleshooting Precautions continuedWhen using a tape longer than 90 minutes Cleaning the tape headsThe timer does not function SpeakersCD Player There is severe hum or noiseTroubleshooting continued Tape DeckTuner The tape does not recordSpecifications Amplifier sectionCD player section Tape player sectionSpecifications continued SpeakerGeneral Surround Speaker SS-SR101Index F, GH, I, J L, M