Sony PCM-D50 Operating Instructions - Page 33

Playing back an MP3 file You can play an MP3 file on the recorder by copying it from your PC or other device onto the recorder. For details, see page 38. Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback (Easy Search) When "EASY SEARCH" is set to "ON" in the menu, you can quickly locate the point at which you wish to start playback by pressing the  FF/ or  FR/ button repeatedly during playback or playback pause. You can go back approximately 3 seconds by pressing the  FR/ button once, or advance approximately 10 seconds by pressing the  FF/ button once. This function is useful for locating a desired point in a long recording. Adjusting the playback speed (DPC (the Digital Pitch Control function)) You can adjust the playback speed between +100% and -75% of normal speed in the menu. The track is played back in natural tones thanks to the digital processing function. 1 While the recorder is stopped, press and hold the /MENU button until the menu is displayed. 2 Press the  FF/ and  FR/ buttons to select "DPC," and press the  PLAY/ ENTER button. The "DPC" display appears. 3 Press the  FF/ and  FR/ buttons to set the desired playback speed between +100% and -75% of normal speed, and press the  PLAY/ENTER button to fix the setting. Press the / MENU button to exit the menu mode. 4 Slide the DPC switch to "ON." The track is played back at the specified speed. To resume normal playback, slide the DPC switch to "OFF." Operations after Recording Continued on the next page 33