Akai DR16 pro Operator's Manual page 26

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49) SYNC(SYNC) key
This key is used to activate synchronization with an external device. The optional IB-802T
SMPTE reader/generator board is required for SMPTE synchronized operation; the optional
IB-803M MIDI interface board is required for MIDI operation; the optional IB-805R RS422
interface board is required for RS422 operation.
Select the type of external device to sync to with the SYNC(SYNC) sub-menu function. See
"SMPTE/EBU Synchronization" on page 118 and "MIDI Synchronization" on page 121.
50) VARI(SPEED) key
This key switches on the varispeed function for playback. See "Varispeed" on page 53.
The amount of varispeed is set using the VARI(SPEED) sub-menu function.
51) SONG key
This key switches the display to BBC mode: Bar, Beat, Clock. This mode is mainly used when
the DR16pro is synchronized to a MIDI Clock (MTC) signal with the optional IB-803M MIDI
interface board. See "Song Mode" on page 127.
52) TIME D key
This key is used to switch to normal time display (hours, minutes, seconds, frames) when the
DR16pro is in BBC mode.
53) TEMPO key
This key is used to set the tempo when the DR16pro is in BBC mode.
You may also use this key to input tempo changes. When an external sequencer is slaved to
the DR16pro, it will be able to follow tempo changes.
54) BEAT key
This key is used to set the time signature when the DR16pro is in BBC mode.
55) FOOT SW connection
A normally closed type footswitch can be connected here for punch-in and punch-out opera-
tion.
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