Tascam MP-BT1 Quick Start Manual

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» MP-BT1 MP3 Bass Trainer D00998301A Quick Start Guide This device has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record it and retain it for your records. Serial number: __________________ ...

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2 TASCAM MP-BT1 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE C O V E R ( O R B A C K ) . N O U S E R - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. ...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 TASCAM MP-BT1 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any...

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4 TASCAM MP-BT1 SAFETY INFORMATION For China ...

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5 TASCAM MP-BT1 Table of Contents 1–Introduction .................................................. 6 Warnings about the rechargeable battery ........... 6 Getting detailed usage of the MP-BT1 ................. 7 About this manual ...................

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6 TASCAM MP-BT1 Thank you for purchasing the TASCAM MP-BT1. This unit is ideal for use when practicing bass. If you run into a phrase on a recording that is too difcult for you to learn by ear at ordinary speed, you can play and loop the music...

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7 TASCAM MP-BT1 ment, unit inspection or repair. When you dispose of the unit, however, please follow the procedures in the Owner’s Manual to remove and recycle the internal battery. Do not touch leaking fluid with bare skin if the rechargeabl...

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8 TASCAM MP-BT1 About this manual When we refer to a key or connector or control on the MP-BT1, the typeface looks like this: PLAY. When we refer to items shown on the display, the typeface looks like this: MENU. About the power supply The MP-BT1 ...

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9 TASCAM MP-BT1 Reset hole If the MP-BT1 starts to operate incorrectly, insert the end of a paper clip or similar object into this hole to press the System Reset Button inside. Pressing this button turns the power OFF. NOTE Do not press the Syste...

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10 TASCAM MP-BT1 The following sections explain how to copy tracks from a CD to a computer and then transfer them to the MP-BT1. Copying tracks to a computer Use a computer application that is capable of importing CD tracks as MP3s (e.g. iTunes) ...

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11 TASCAM MP-BT1 Connecting to a computer To transfer music les stored on a computer to the MP-BT1, use the included USB cable to connect the USB port on the unit to a computer USB port. “USB connected…” appears on the MP-BT1 screen. On ...

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12 TASCAM MP-BT1 WARNING Before starting playback, turn the OUTPUT VOLUME all the way down. Turn it up gradually to reach the desired volume. Excessive volume can damage speakers and permanently harm your hearing. Headphones Powered speakers or...

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13 TASCAM MP-BT1 TIP From the MENU screen, use the BROWSE and PLAYLIST screens to select tracks directly and choose your favorite tracks. Changing the playback tempo You can change the speed of playback, which is useful to practice difcult ...

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14 TASCAM MP-BT1 Looping a selected passage Press the Á/π key to start playback. Press the I/O key at the point where you want the loop to start (IN point). Press the I/O key again at the point where you want the loop to stop (OUT point). Loop p...

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15 TASCAM MP-BT1 You can connect a bass and mix your bass playing with the track you are playing back. Connecting a bass Connect a bass to the BASS IN jack. Adjust the bass volume with the INPUT dial. Bass Guitar 1. 2. Practicing with tracks as th...

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16 TASCAM MP-BT1 Using the built-in effects The MP-BT1 has built-in bass effects. 1. Press the FX key to open the EFFECT screen. 2. Use the wheel to select BANK and press the ENTER key. 3. Use the wheel to choose a bank and press the MENU key. Yo...

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17 TASCAM MP-BT1 Notes ...

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TEAC CORPORATION Phone: +81-422-52-5082 www.tascam.com 3-7-3, Nakacho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8550, Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. Phone: +1-323-726-0303 www.tascam.com 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640 TEAC CANADA LTD. Phone: +...