8–Miscellaneous Functions

Metronome

This unit has a built-in metronome function that can be used when the recorder is operating. You can set it to function during both playback and recording or only during recording.

1When the Home Screen is open, press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.

2Turn the DATA wheel to select METRONOMEand press the F4 (¥) key to open the METRONOMEscreen.

3Set the following items. Use the F3 (§) and F4 () keys to select each item, and turn the DATA wheel to change the value.

MODE

Select OFF (metronome OFF), REC&PLAY (functions both during recording and playback) or REC ONLY (functions only during recording).

TEMPO

Set speed from 20 to 250 beats per minute (BPM).

BEAT

Set the frequency of the accent from 1 to 12 for different time signatures.

LEVEL

Set the metronome volume from 0 to 127.

4When finished making settings, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen. The metronome should now function according to the MODEsetting set in step 3. Set to REC&PLAY, it will function both during playback and recording. Set to REC ONLY, it will function only during recording. Set to OFF, the metronome does not function. Note that even if the metronome is on during recording, the metronome signal is not recorded, but can only be heard when monitoring.

NOTE

•The metronome volume is not affected by the MASTER LEVEL knob. Use the LEVEL item on the METRONOME screen to adjust it.

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