4. More advanced operation
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TASCAM CD-X1700 DUAL CD PLAYER
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4-1. Key control
The CD-X1700 features up to +/-16% key control.
Key control range is determined with tempo range
setting.
When tempo and key control range is set to 8%,
key value can be set in 0.1% steps. When tempo
and key control range is set to 16%, key value can
be set in 0.2% steps. When tempo control range is
set to 0%, 32%, or 100%, the key control function
does not work.
Pressing and holding the KEY key then moving the
Jog wheel sets the key control value.
Note that the key value shows a total of the value
together with any changes made by using the
slider.
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When the key original function is acti-
vated, the key control function does not
work.
4-2. Scratching
When the SCRATCH key is activated, scratching
can be performed with the Jog wheel.
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For 3 seconds after the flash start or
cuing with CUE 1-3 key, or cuing with
CUE key, backward direction of
scratching cannot be performed
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Backward direction of the scratching can
be performed up to 7 seconds.
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When SEARCH function is on, the Jog
wheel works as the search dial.
When filter effect is activated with
manual mode, scratch function cannot be
performed with the Jog wheel (page 16).
NOTE
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4-3. Brake
Brake function simulates the braking audio just
like turning off the analog turntable. Pressing the
BRAKE key turns the brake function on and off.
When brake function is activated, BRAKE key
lights.
Set the brake time
Pressing and holding the BRAKE key then using
the Jog wheel adjusts the brake time. Brake time
can be set to 0.1 to 5 seconds in 0.1 sec. steps.
Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE key while unit is
playing performs the braking.
Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE key during the braking
starts the music again with current tempo.
4-4. Effects
The CD-X1700 includes three effects, Flanger,
Echo, and Filter. One effect can be activated at the
same time.
Pressing one of the effect keys can activate the
effect.
Pressing the FX SYNC key synchronize the effect
time with the BPM.
Pressing and holding the SHIFT key then pressing
one of effect key can adjust the effect level with the
Jog wheel.
