Preroll - Akai DR16 pro Operator's Manual

Preroll

The preroll function allows you to locate to a point a few seconds before the specified locate point.
For example, if the preroll value is set to 5, and the preroll function is on, the DR16pro will locate to
a position 5 seconds before the specified locate point.
Setting the Preroll Time
1) Press the SUB-MENU key.
The indicator in the key will flash and the text " SU B-ME N U " will appear on the display.
2) Press the PREROLL(TIME) key.
You will see a display similar to the following:
3) Use the JOG/SHUTTLE control, or numeric keypad to set the preroll time.
Preroll time can be set from 0 to 59 seconds. The default preroll time is 2 seconds.
4) Press the STORE/ENT key.
The new preroll time will be entered.
Operation
1) Press the PREROLL key.
The LED beside the key will light up.
The next time you press a key on the numeric keypad to locate to a stored locate point
("Locating to a Specific Point" on page 77), the DR16pro will locate to a position before the
point as specified by the preroll time.
2) Press the PREROLL key again.
The LED beside the key will switch off and the DR16pro will locate to the exact position you
specify (when you press a key on the numeric keypad to locate to a stored locate point).
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