Sony MDS-JB940 Manual
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GB
Changing the pitch
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Other
Functions
Functions
This chapter explains other useful
functions that are available on the MD
deck.
functions that are available on the MD
deck.
Changing the pitch
(Pitch Control Function)
You can change the MD playing speed (pitch) when, for
example, you enjoy Karaoke. The tone rises at higher
pitches, and falls at lower pitches.
example, you enjoy Karaoke. The tone rises at higher
pitches, and falls at lower pitches.
You can lower the pitch by up to 36 steps
.
1) One octave equals 12 steps.
1
While the deck is playing, press MENU/NO twice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2
Turn AMS (or press
.
/
>
repeatedly) until
“Pitch” appears, then press AMS or YES.
3
Turn AMS (or press
.
/
>
repeatedly) until the
desired step value appears, then press AMS or
YES.
YES.
4
Press MENU/NO.
To recall the factory setting
Press CLEAR while setting the value.
Notes
•
When you change the step value, the playing sound drops out
momentarily.
momentarily.
•
The step value returns to “0” (factory setting) when you turn
off the deck or eject the MD.
off the deck or eject the MD.
•
When a dot (.) appears to the right of the step value in the pitch
display, this indicates that you have performed fine adjustment
(see page 39) and the pitch value is between steps. (The step
and fine control values are linked.)
display, this indicates that you have performed fine adjustment
(see page 39) and the pitch value is between steps. (The step
and fine control values are linked.)
You can fine control the playing speed in 0.1% increments
from –87.5% to 0.0%.
from –87.5% to 0.0%.
Setting the pitch automatically in steps
(Auto Step Control Function)
(Auto Step Control Function)
Finely controlling the pitch (Fine Control
Function)
Function)
MN/NO
S
AMS