Sony MDS-JE470 Operating Instructions - Page 35

Other Functions Other Functions Changing the Pitch (MDSJE770 only) - Pitch Control Function You can change the MD playback speed (pitch). The tone falls at lower pitches. Setting the pitch automatically in steps (Auto Step Control Function) You can lower the pitch by up to 36 steps1). 1) One octave equals 12 steps. 1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused, press MENU/NO. 2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until "Setup?" appears, then press AMS or YES. 3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until "Pitch" appears, then press AMS or YES. 4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to adjust the pitch, then press AMS or YES. 5 Press MENU/NO. To recall the factory setting Press CLEAR while setting the value. Notes • When you change the step value, the playback sound drops out momentarily. • The step value returns to "0" (factory setting) when you turn 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 this page) and the pitch value is between steps. (The step and fine control values are linked.) Finely controlling the pitch (Fine Control Function) You can fine control the playback speed in 0.1% increments from -87.5% to 0.0%. 1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused, press MENU/NO. 2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until "Setup?" appears, then press AMS or YES. 3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until "Pfine" appears, then press AMS or YES. 4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to adjust the pitch, then press AMS or YES. 5 Press MENU/NO. To recall the factory setting Press CLEAR while setting the value. Notes • When you change the fine control value, the playback sound drops out momentarily. • The fine control value reverts to "0.0%" (factory setting) when you turn off the deck or eject the MD. • The step and fine control values are linked; changing one value also changes the other. 35