Other

Functions

This chapter explains other useful functions that are available on the MD deck.
Changing the pitch

(Pitch Control Function)

You can change the MD playing speed (pitch) when, for example, you enjoy Karaoke. The tone rises at higher pitches, and falls at lower pitches.

MENU/NO

AMS YES

Setting the pitch automatically in steps (Auto Step Control Function)

You can lower the pitch by up to 36 steps1). 1) One octave equals 12 steps.

1

While the deck is playing, press MENU/NO twice.

 

 

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

 

2

Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until

 

 

Other

 

“Pitch” appears, then press AMS or YES.

 

 

3

Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the

Functions

4

Press MENU/NO.

 

desired step value appears, then press AMS or

 

YES.

To recall the factory setting

Press CLEAR while setting the value.

Notes

•When you change the step value, the playing sound drops out momentarily.

•The step value returns to “0” (factory setting) when you turn off the deck or eject the MD.

•When a dot (.) appears to the right of the step value in the pitch display, this indicates that you have performed fine adjustment (see page 39) and the pitch value is between steps. (The step and fine control values are linked.)

Finely controlling the pitch (Fine Control Function)

You can fine control the playing speed in 0.1% increments from –87.5% to 0.0%.

Changing the pitch 39 GB