RHYTHM PLAY FUNCTION (BEAT MASTER DX). Aiwa SX-WNA888, SX-R725, NSX-MA845, SX-C605, CX-NMA845

BBE

T-BASS

VOLUME

Turn VOLUME on the main unit, or press remote control.

VOL on

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The volume level is displayed as a number from O to MAX (50).

The volume level is automatically set to 20 when the power is turned off with the volume level set to 21 or more.

To

change the left/right

balance

Press MANUAL SELECT on the remote control. ‘rL/R” is displayed for 2 seconds. Press H DOWN or *I UP on the remote control

● within these 2 seconds.

The DOLBY PRO LOGIC and the DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND front speakers level is also changed. (See pages 24 and 31)

The BBE system enhances the clarity of high-frequency sound

It also enriches the Karaoke function to make your voice sound clear and pleasant.

Press BBE.

Each time it is pressed, the level changes.

Select one of the three levels. or the off ~osition to suit vour weference.

This unit has a library of rhythm patterns from which you can select the desired one to add to the playback of any music sources, thus allowing you to create your original sounds.

The mix created with the BEAT and BBE functions can be recorded on tape if you want to. Also, the mix is available at LINE

OUT.

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The BEAT function is not available when making a tape copy between two tape decks using SYNC DUB.

To select a rhythm pattern

1

Press BEAT ON/OFF to switch the function on.

You’ll hear the current rhythm pattern, the display showing the name of the rhythm.

2 Turn MULTI JOG to cycle through the options provided until you find one that meets the music.

The display will change as follows:

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BBE l-he BBE system dose not perform while 5.1 CH INPUTS (page 31) are active.

The T-BASS system enhances the realism of low-frequency sound.

Press T-BASS.

Each time it is pressed, the level changes.

Select one of the three levels, or the off position to suit your preference.

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Low frequency sound may be distorted when the T-BASS system is used for a disc or tape in which low frequency sound is originally

● emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS system.

When playing back a tape recorded with BBE, it is recommended that BBE be set to off to avoid distorted high frequency sound.

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These voice wave data incorporated in this product are Yamaha

Corporation’s copyrightable property and we are licensed by

Yamaha Corporation.

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To adjust the tempo of the rhythm pattern

RHYTHM

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Using the AUTO mode

The AUTO mode automatically adjusts the tempo of the current rhythm pattern so it coincides with the tempo of the music.

MULTI JOG

Depending on the music the AUTO mode may not work correctly

(with songs whose tempo is fuzzy, or is varying, for example).

1 Press RHYTHM repeatedly until the display reads

“Tempo XXX.”

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If “AUTO” shows while you are pressing RHYTHM, change it to

“MANUAL’ by turning MULTI JOG to the left. In AUTO mode the tempo is automatically set and you cannot access the display of

“Tempo.” (More about AUTO mode later.)

2 Turn MULTI JOG.

Turning to the right speeds up the tempo. Turning to the left slows down the tempo,

(If a time-out occurs before you turn the dial, go back to the display of “Tempo” by pressing RHYTHM. )

The tempo can be changed within the limits of 81 to 160.

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The tempo of GAME is not adjustable.

To change the volume level of the rhythm pattern

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You can let the music start playing before performing step 1 or later at the desired moment.

1

Press BEAT ON/OFF to switch the function on.

You will hear the current rhythm pattern.

2 Change the rhythm pattern and the level setting as required by pressing RHYTHM and turning

MULTI JOG.

3 Press RHYTHM to switch the display to read

“MANUAL” or “AUTO.”

4 Turn MULTI JOG to the right to change the display to “AUTO.”

If “AUTO”is displayed in step 3, turn MULTI JOG to the left to change the display to “MANUAL” before performing step 4.

1 Press RHYTHM repeatedly until the display reads

“LEVEL X.”

On switching from MANUAL over to AUTO the level of the rhythm pattern is automatically reduced to”1 .“The preset level will be resumed when the unit takes on the tempo of the music.

While the unit is trying to get synced up to the tempo of the music, a cascade-like blue indicator will flash on the sides of the graphic equalizer display section,

2 Turn MULTI JOG.

Three levels, 1-3, are available.

To stop the BEAT function

Press BEAT ON/OFF.

BEAT toggles between On and Off

When you interrupt or stop the playback of the sound source, the BEAT function is automatically switched off.

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When the unit gets synced up to the tempo of the music, the display will momentarily read the synced-up tempo.

Depending on sound sources (such as, songs whose tempo is varying), however, you may see different tempos appearing one after the other in the display.

After once synced up if the sync lock unlocks the display will read “BEAT OUT;’ and again the unit will try to get synced up.

At the occurrence of BEAT OUT the level of the rhythm is automatically reduced to”1”; and it increases back to the preset level when sync is achieved again.

SPICE A/B function

The SPICE A/B function allows you to add percussion to the playback of the music and create your original sounds.

Your sounds created with SPICE A/B can be recorded on tape if you want to.

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To select sounds

The BEAT function can be used together with the SPICE A/B function, as well as with the FILL IN function. (For these functions see below.) But you cannot use the AUTO SPICE function at the same time as the BEAT function.

Using the FILL IN function

The FILL IN function is used together with the BEAT function to insert a variation of the current rhythm pattern.

The AUTO SPICE/FILL IN double function switch takes on the

FILL IN function when the BEAT function is switched on.

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The AUTO SPICE function is not available at the same time as

● the FILL IN function.

The FILL IN function is not available when making a tape copy between two tape decks using SYNC DUB.

Tc) use the FILL IN function

FILL IN

1

Press A.

You’ll hear the current sound stored in A.

2 Within 4 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to the left or right until you find the desired sound.

As the display changes, you’ll hear the respective sound.

3 In a similar way, select a sound for B.

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To actually use the function

Once you are satisfied with the sound selection, let the music start playing, and hit SPICE A or B in time with the music as if to play percussion instruments.

You cannot use the SPICE A/B function when making a tape copy between two tape decks using SYNC DUB.

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During playback with the BEAT function switched on, press FILL

IN at the desired moment.

The display will read “FILL IN” and, when the current cycle of the rhythm pattern is over, you’ll hear a short sound different from the rhythm pattern, This sound depends on rhythm patterns. If you want, try to change the rhythm pattern. (Selecting a rhythm pattern is discussed earlier, under the corresponding heading.)

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Using a scratch mode

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1 Hold down SPICE A. (Don’t release until you complete step 2.)

The display will read “SCT MODE?

the button

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Press AUTO SPICE.

“A-SPICE will show in the display.

2 Still holding down the button, turn MULTI JOG.

Depending on the direction in which you turn MULTI JOG, different scratches are produced.

The Scratch mode is disabled when you release the A button.

Using the AUTO SPICE function

The AUTO SPICE function produces the sounds of SPICE A and B in sync with the music, the sound of A in response to low frequency signals, and the sound of B in response to high frequency signals.

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BEAT function.

o Depending on the music the AUTO SPICE function may not work the way you’d expect. In such a case, use the SPICE A/B

● function instead.

The AUTO SPICE function is not available when making a tape copy between two tape decks using SYNC DUB.

2 Press SPICE A.

You’ll hear the sound currently stored in A, its name appearing in the display.

Each time you press A the sound is produced.

3 If you want to change the sound of A, turn MULTI

JOG until you find the desired sound.

(If a time-out occurs after completing step 2 and before performing step 3, press SPICE A again.)

4 In a similar way, check the sound of B and change it if you want to.

5 To adjust the level of the A and B sounds, access the display of “LEVEL X“ by pressing RHYTHM as many times as necessary, then within 4 seconds turn MULTI JOG.

Three levels, 1, 2 and 3, are available.

The A and B levels are adjusted at one time.

6 Let the source start playing to audition the effect.

The blue cascade-like indicator to the left of “BBE” in the display will flash and the sound of SPICE A will play in sync with the bass, and the sound of SPICE B in sync with the treble.

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When a rhythm pattern is playing or while a FILL IN sound is being produced if you flip SPICE A or B or produce scratches, a momentary break would occasionally occur in the rhythm pattern or the FILL IN sound, The same goes for the AUTO SPICE sounds when you flip SPICE A or B or produce scratches.

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SELECTING THE PROGRAMMED

EQUALIZATION CURVE

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This unit provides the following 5 different programmed equalization curves.

ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass

POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange

LATIN: Accented higher frequencies for Iatin music.

CLASSIC: Enriched sound with heavy bass and fine treble.

JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music

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SETTING A NEW EQUALIZATION CURVE

MANUALLY

The equalization curve can be customized to suit your preference.

1

Press GEQ, followed by ENTER within 4 seconds.

The display will be switched to read “GEQ LOW.”

2 Within 8 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to adjust the level of the lowest frequency.

Press GEQ, and turn MULTI JOG to select one of the programmed equalization curves within 4 seconds.

3 Press ENTER to let “GEQ HIGH” show.

The highest level frequency indicator flashes for 8 seconds.

4 Within 8 seconds, turn MULTI JOG to adjust the level of the highest frequency.

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“GRAPHIC EQUALIZER” appears and the GEQ mode displayed cyclically as follows.

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To display the current GEQ mode

Press GEQ. The current mode is displayed for 4 seconds.

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TO cancel the selected mode

Press GEQ twice.

“GEQ OFF appears and “GRAPHIC EQUALIZER” disappears.

The frequency level indicators between the lowest highest are adjusted accordingly.

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Using the headphones

Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with a standard stereo plug (06.3 mm,

1/4 inch).

No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are plugged in.

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When the headphones are plugged in, the SURROUND system, the DOLBY PRO LOGIC and the 5.1 CH (page 31) do not function.

Sound adjustment during recording

The VOLUME control has no effect on recording. It only sets the level feeling the speakers and headhones. Remember, however, recording takes on the BEAT, AUTO SPICE/FILL IN, SPICE A/B

FUNCTION, as well as on the BEE function.

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