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Quick search functions, Searching for songs, Locating to a speci, ed time

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Quick search functions 61 Quick search functions This section explains the variety of Locate functions that are provided by the MD4S. Methods of adjusting the auto punch-in/out points and ways to set Markers will also be explained here. Searching for songs If the disc contains two or more songs, you can use the SONG SEARCH [ ]/[ ] buttons to locate songs. The SONG SEARCH [ ] button locates the previous song, and the SONG SEARCH [ ] button locates the next song. The MD4S will pause at the beginning of the selected song. If you press the SONG SEARCH [ ] button while stopped during a song, the MD4S will locate to the beginning of the song and then pause. If you press the SONG SEARCH [ ] button while a song is playing, the MD4S will locate to the beginning of the song and then immediately begin playback. Song 1 Current location Song 2 Song 3 Song 4 Note: If you press the SONG SEARCH [ ] button when the last song is selected, the MD4S will search for a blank area. (See page 12 for more information.) Note: The SONG SEARCH buttons cannot be used during recording. Locating to a specified time By using the DATA dial and CURSOR shuttle to input a minute/second/frame location, you can locate to a desired location of the disc. If a tempo map (page 111) has been programmed, you can input and locate to a measure/beat/clock location. 1. Press the STOP or PAUSE button to stop or playback-pause the MD4S. It is not possible to locate to a specified time during playback or recording. 2. Press the DISPLAY button to switch the time counter mode. If you wish to locate to a point within the current song, select ELAPSE TIME (or REMAIN TIME). If you wish to locate to a point within the entire disc, select TOTAL TIME. If a tempo map has been programmed for the current song, you can switch the time counter to the measure/beat/clock display. 3. Use the CURSOR shuttle and the DATA dial to specify the desired locate position. By moving the CURSOR shuttle to various angles left or right you can play forward or backward at a variety of speeds, which provides a convenient way to reach the approximate location you desire. As you rotate the DATA dial to left or right, you will move backward or forward in steps of one frame for each click of the dial, allowing you to specify the desired location more precisely. -Owner's Manual

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Quick search functions
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—Owner’s Manual
Quick search functions
This section explains the variety of Locate functions that are provided by the MD4S. Methods
of adjusting the auto punch-in/out points and ways to set Markers will also be explained here.
Searching for songs
If the disc contains two or more songs, you can use the SONG SEARCH [
]/[
] buttons
to locate songs. The SONG SEARCH [
] button locates the previous song, and the SONG
SEARCH [
] button locates the next song. The MD4S will pause at the beginning of the
selected song.
If you press the SONG SEARCH [
] button while stopped during a song, the MD4S will
locate to the beginning of the song and then pause. If you press the SONG SEARCH [
]
button while a song is playing, the MD4S will locate to the beginning of the song and then
immediately begin playback.
Locating to a speci
fi
ed time
By using the DATA dial and CURSOR shuttle to input a minute/second/frame location, you
can locate to a desired location of the disc. If a tempo map (page 111) has been programmed,
you can input and locate to a measure/beat/clock location.
1.
Press the STOP or PAUSE button to stop or playback-pause the MD4S.
It is not possible to locate to a specified time during playback or recording.
2.
Press the DISPLAY button to switch the time counter mode.
If you wish to locate to a point within the current song, select ELAPSE TIME (or REMAIN
TIME). If you wish to locate to a point within the entire disc, select TOTAL TIME. If a tempo
map has been programmed for the current song, you can switch the time counter to the mea-
sure/beat/clock display.
3.
Use the CURSOR shuttle and the DATA dial to specify the desired locate position.
By moving the CURSOR shuttle to various angles left or right you can play forward or back-
ward at a variety of speeds, which provides a convenient way to reach the approximate loca-
tion you desire. As you rotate the DATA dial to left or right, you will move backward or
forward in steps of one frame for each click of the dial, allowing you to specify the desired
location more precisely.
Note:
If you press the SONG SEARCH [
] button when the last song is selected, the
MD4S will search for a blank area. (See page 12 for more information.)
Note:
The SONG SEARCH buttons cannot be used during recording.
Current location
Song 1
Song 2
Song 3
Song 4