4 –1Disc– Introductionoperations

Pitch control playback

When playing back an audio CD, the pitch (or speed) of the playback can be varied. Pitch can be varied +/- 12.5%.

1. When stopped, press the MENU key to display CD PITCH>XXX.

2.Use the MULTI DIAL on the unit or SKIP key on the remote control to select ON.

NOTE

Pitch control cannot be used with MP3 discs.

When the unit is in stop mode with CD Pitch control on, when the PLAY or PAUSE key is pressed, the display shows Pitch ONfor seconds (if CD Pitch control and CD Key control are on, Pitch/Key ONappears on the display for seconds).

3. Press the MENU key to display Pitch> X.X%.

3.Use the MULTI DIAL on the unit or SKIP key on the remote control to adjust the pitch value.

When the unit is writing data to a disc, the Pitch control function does not work. However, the Pitch control menu can be operated.

Key control playback

The key of the music can be changed during stop, playback or playback standby modes. However, please note that this feature does not work with MP3 discs.

1.Press the MENU key to display CD KEY>XXX.

2.Use the MULTI DIAL on the unit or SKIP key on the remote control to select ON.

3.Press the MENU key to display KEY LEVEL>XXX.

4.Use the MULTI DIAL on the unit or SKIP key on the remote control to adjust the key value.

The playback key can be raised or lowered 1/2 octave in half-tone increments. Selection values: 0 (no change), â1 to â6, ã1 to ã6.

NOTE

In this condition, when a CD is played back, the key of the music is changed while the speed of the music remains the same.

When the Key control function is on, even if the Pitch control function is used to change the playback speed, the key of playback will remain fixed at the preset key {even if the key level is 0 (zero)}, the Key control function can be turned on.

When the unit is in stop mode with CD Key control on, when the PLAY or PAUSE key is pressed, the display shows Key ONfor seconds (if CD Key control and CD Pitch control are on, Pitch/Key ONappears on the display for seconds).

When the unit is writing data to a disc, the Pitch control function does not work. However, the Pitch control menu can be operated.

When using the key control function, the volume of the playback sound may occasionally sound like it is vibrating. This is a result of the key control algorithm working on the CD playback sound and is normal.

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