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 pitch of the MD by lowering the playback speed. The tone 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.

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.

3

desired step value appears, then press AMS or

Other

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

Functions

 

YES.

 

 

4

Press MENU/NO.

 

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