2. Functions and Controls

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Pressing and holding the SHIFT key while pressing this key selects the parameter display mode.

TEMPO KEY TAP BPM (DIR).

tSCRATCH key

Turns the scratch play mode on and off. When scratch play mode is on, this key lights and scratch can be performed by Jog wheel. (page 15)

yBRAKE key

Turns the brake function on and off and sets the brake time using the Jog wheel. (page 15) Turns the relay play on and off. (page 20)

uREVERSE key

Changes the playback direction between forward and backward. (page 17)

iSEARCH key

Turns on or off the Search function on the Jog wheel. When this key is lit, the Jog wheel acts as a search dial.

After 5 seconds without search operation, the unit will exit the search mode automatically.

oTrack Skip keys

Use these to perform track searches.

pCUE key

Locates to the cue point, then pauses.

Stutter play can be performed with this key. (page 12)

Selects the CUE key’s operation mode. (page 12)

aPLAY/PAUSE key

Changes the playback mode between playback and pause.

The light stays on solid in playback mode and flashes in pause mode

sJog Wheel

The following functions can be controlled by the Jog wheel.

Search

Pitch Bend

Scratch

Brake time

Key control

Preset menu

Effect parameters

Sampler tempo/level

Program edit

Track memory number select

dFX SYNC key

Turns on and off synchronization of the effect time with the MPB. (page 16)

fFLANGE key

Turns the Franger effect on and off. (page 16)

gECHO key

Turns the Echo effect on and off. (page 16)

hFILTER key

Turns the Filter effect on and off. (page 16)

jFLASH / RECALL / DEL key

Turns the flash start mode on and off. (page 12) Recalls the track memory data. (page 19) Deletes the current selected song from the program list. (page 22)

kSET / MEMO / INS key

Set the cue points with CUE 1-3. (page 12) Memorizes the track memory data (page 18) Adds the current selected song into the program list. (page 22)

lCUE 1-3 keys

Depending on the setting, these keys locate to cue points, flash start from cue points (default), or stutter play from cue points. (page 12)

;LOOP, A, and B keys

Sets or erases the loop points, or engages or disengages the loop playing. (page 13)

zSAMPLE keys

This key lights when sample playback takes place and flashes when sample recording takes place. Press and hold this key and press the IN key to enter reverse sample playback mode, and press and hold this key and press the OUT key to enter loop sample playback mode. (page 17)

TASCAM CD-X1700 DUAL CD PLAYER 9

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Tascam CD-X1700 Scratch key, Brake key, Reverse key, Search key, Track Skip keys, CUE key, PLAY/PAUSE key, Jog Wheel

CD-X1700 specifications

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