Operations, Scanning (fast forward/fast backward), Time display – Stanton c.500 User Manual

Page 10: Matching the beats per minute (bpm, Fader start

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OPERATIONS

9. Scanning (Fast forward/Fast backward)

Scanning is a function for moving quickly forward or backward in the track when the

or

button is pressed.

The scanning speed depends on how long you hold the button.

Press and hold the

or

to begin scanning. The disc moves rapidly forward or backward and the sound is

played. The current scan point is indicated on the LCD.

Press and hold the

to scan in the forward scanning,

to scan in the reverse scanning.

10. Time display

Press TIME button to select time display mode:

Elapsed time of a track.

Remaining time of a track.

ELAPSED REMAIN

TIME

TIME

Figure 10-1

11. Matching the Beats Per Minute (BPM

)

There are three tools available for matching the BPM of the two CDs:

Use the pitch slider to adjust the BPM statically.

Use the PITCH BEND buttons to change the BPM temporarily.

Use the JPG WHEEL to change the BPM temporarily.

1) Pitch Slider

To adjust the BPM by sliding the pitch slider up or down, press the PITCH button to turn on the PITCH
adjustment function before use.

Slide the pitch slider up to decrease BPM, or down to increase BPM. The adjustment range is +/-10%.

2) Pitch Bending

The BPM increases or decreases respectively while the PITCH BEND+ or PITCH BEND- button is pressed.

The BPM increase depends on how long you hold the button. If you hold the button for about 1/2 second, theBPM will
go either to +16% for PITCH BEND+ or -16% for PITCH BEND-. If you tap the button, the BPM will only change a little
so you can change the beat slightly without audible changes in the music.

The CD will return to the tempo indicated by the Pitch slider when you let go to the PITCH BEND+ or -.

Figure 11-1 shows an example of how to use the pitch bend function. In this example, both players are playing and the
BPM has already been matched with the pitch sliders.

The bass beats also matchCD1 Bass beatbass beat

PITCH BEND

CD2bass beat Bass beat Figure 11-1

12. Fader start

You have the possibility to start the respective CD player directly from the mixer. Make sure that the Control socket is
connected with the respective socket on the mixer. Additionally, the Audio out socket has to be connected with the Line
input sockets of your mixer. Please note that the Fader start function only works with the appropriate mixers. Insert the
CD and select the desired track. Start playback from your mixer.

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