5- DJ functions

Re-loop playback

Press the RE-LOOP/EXITkey to restart loop play- back immediately when it is off but the IN and OUT points are still set.

Press the IN key for immediate playback from the IN point when it is set (like a HOT CUE key).

Canceling loop points

Cancel the loop (IN and OUT) points with either of the following actions.

Press the RE-LOOP/EXITkey while holding down the SHIFT key. Alternatively, open the CD cover.

The IN and OUT key lights will turn off when the loop points are canceled.

Changing the OUT point

Press the OUT key during loop playback to change the OUT point and restart loop playback from the IN point. The new OUT point is determined according to the Setup menu OUT KEY setting.

ªHALF

The new OUT point is set to a point halfway between the IN point and the OUT point.

ªSET

The OUT point is set at the location where the OUT key is pressed during playback.

Adjusting the OUT point

Press the OUT key while holding down the SHIFT key to enable use of the JOG dial for editing the OUT point during loop playback. Turn the dial clockwise to lengthen the loop (or counterclockwise to shorten it) during playback until the desired OUT point is

reached. Press the OUT key at the desired moment to set the new OUT point and exit OUT point adjust- ment mode.

The adjustment will affect the loop playback in real time.

Restoring the OUT point

Press the IN key while holding down the SHIFT key during or after adjustment of the OUT point to

restore the OUT point to its pre-adjustment position (the display shows OUT RET).

Tempo control

Use the tempo slider to control playback speed. The display shows the current tempo adjustment.

Push the slider in the “–” direction to slow the tempo, and pull it in the “+” direction to speed it up.

Setting the tempo range

Use the TEMPO key to change the tempo slider range. Press the TEMPO key to cycle through the fol- lowing tempo ranges.

±8% (default setting), ±16%, ±32%, ±100%

The new range setting becomes effective after it flashes on the display for a few seconds.

NOTE

When an attached TT-M1 is turned on, the tempo slider and TEMPO key do not function. Playback tempo value is set by the TT-M1 (see "TT-M1 use" on page 22).

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Tascam CD-DJ1 owner manual Canceling loop points, Changing the OUT point, Adjusting the OUT point, Restoring the OUT point

CD-DJ1 specifications

The Tascam CD-DJ1 is a versatile and innovative tool designed for professional DJs and audio enthusiasts, enabling seamless live performances and powerful playback capabilities. This all-in-one CD player is particularly popular among mobile DJs, nightclubs, and event organizers due to its array of features and sound performance.

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