Sony MDS-JE530 Other Functions, 40GB, Control Function, Setting the pitch automatically in steps

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 playback speed (pitch). 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 increase the pitch by up to 2 steps* or lower the pitch by up to 48 steps.

*One octave equals 12 steps.

1While the deck is playing, press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Pitch” appears, then press AMS or YES.

3Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the desired step value appears, then press AMS or YES.

4Press MENU/NO.

Notes

•When you change the step value, the playback 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 the next page) and the pitch value is between steps. (The step and fine control values are linked.)

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