4.4.6 Using the Pitch Control Feature
The speed of the tape can be changed over a range of ±20%as it is being recorded or
played. This feature makes it possible to compress or extend material to fit it into a time slot,
or to change the pitch for special effects, etc.
To manually adjust the speed of the MX-5050:
1. Press the SPEED MODE select button until the VARI mode indicator
illuminates.
2. Use the Pitch Control knob to vary the capstan speed as desired. Turning the
knob counterclockwise decreases the speed, turning it clockwise increases
the speed. The pitch can be changed in 0.01% increments.
The MX-5050 allows the last Vari Speed setting to be stored in memory for recall the
next time the Vari Speed feature is used.
Presetting the Vari Pitch Value in FIX Speed mode
1. Change the Tape Time Display to Speed Change indication (%) by pressing
the TIME·IPS·% button.
2. Press the SET button and display the desired vari pitch value on the display
by pressing the SEARCH and CLEAR keys.
The display changes as follows.
KEY UNIT CHANGE
REPEAT +/- -/no display
SEARCH ZERO 10% no display/1/2
SEARCH 1 1% 0–9
SEARCH 2 0.1% 0–9
SEARCH 3 0.01% 0–9
3. Set the Speed Mode Switch to the VARI Position. The machine starts
reproducing at the set vari speed.
Recalling the Previous Vari Pitch Speed Setting
1. Change the Tape Time Display to Speed Change indication (%) by pressing
the TIME·IPS·% button.
2. Display the previous vari pitch speed setting by pressing the SET button.
3. If no change is required, set the Speed Mode Switch to the Vari position. The
capstan motor starts rotating at the vari pitch speed setting.
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