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3. Playback operation

 

 

3-1. CUE

The CD-X1700 can memorize the play start point as a cue point. If the cue point is memorized, pressing the CUE key locates the unit to the cue poin.

To memorize the CUE point

There are two ways to store the cue point. Pressing and holding the SHIFT key then pressing CUE selects the method for the CUE key’s operation.

: Last play start point is stored as the CUE point.

: Pressing the CUE key when unit is paused stores the current point as the cue point.

Stutter play with the CUE key

When unit is paused at the cue point, the unit will play when this key is pressed, and enter pause mode when CUE is released.

If the PLAY key is pressed during CUE playback, the unit will go into normal play mode.

3-2. CUE 1-3

The CD-X1700 can have another three cue points stored with the CUE 1-3 keys.

When the CUE key has the stored point, the CUE key lights. The stored cue point cannot be erased but can be overwritten.

NOTE

When the unit is paused and the indicator in the LCD lights, pressing the SET key then pressing the CUE 1-3 key starts the unit automatically.

When the unit is paused and the indicator in the LCD doesn’t light, press- ing the SET key then pressing the CUE 1- 3 key flashes the pressed CUE 1-3 key three times then lights.

For three seconds after storing the cue point, you cannot store another cue point.

Stutter play with the CUE 1-3 keys

When the unit is paused at the cue 1-3 point, the unit will play when the appropriate CUE 1-3 key is pressed, and enter pause mode when CUE 1-3 is released.

If the PLAY key is pressed during CUE playback, the unit will go into normal play mode.

3-3. Flash Start

The CD-X1700 has a flash start function that can be used with the CUE 1-3 keys.

When the flash start function is activated (when the indicator in the LCD lights), pressing the

CUE 1-3 key enables flash start.

To memorize the CUE 1-3 points

1.Find the desired point.

2.Press the SET key. The parameter display shows

.

3.Press the desired CUE key.

NOTE

When the indicator in the LCD doesn’t light, the unit is back in cue mode. In this mode, pressing the CUE 1- 3 key locates the stored cue point then the unit pauses.

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Tascam CD-X1700 owner manual English Playback operation, Cue, Flash Start

CD-X1700 specifications

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