Using the metronome

The CD-BT1MKII has a built-in met- ronome.

To use the metronome, press and hold the STOP key to open the Metronome menu.

Choosing the metronome tempo

1.Press either the PREV or NEXT key to select MTRO.

2.When the menu is first opened, the metronome sound is off. The metronome will begin generating the sound of beats at the previ- ously set tempo when you press either the UP key or the DOWN key to set the tempo. Press once to change by one beat per min- ute; press and hold either the UP or DOWN key to fast forward or backward through the tempos. You can set the value between 40 and 220 BPM (beats per minute) and you will hear the sound of

metronome beats as soon as you set the value.

Choosing the beats

1.Press either the PREV or NEXT key to select BEAT.

2.Select the rhythm (2 through 6 or OFF) by pressing either the UP or DOWN key. When you choose a rhythm you will notice that the first beat is a higher pitch and vol- ume than the other beats. In the OFF setting, all beats are the same pitch and volume.

NOTE

The metronome functions only when a CD is not being played back. If you start playing a CD while using the metronome, the metro- nome function stops automatically.

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Tascam D00851300A owner manual Using the metronome, Press either the Prev or Next key to select Mtro, Choosing the beats

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