Akai GX-75 User manual

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To
assure
optimum
performance
and
listening
enjoyment,
please
read
this
operator’s
manual
thoroughly.
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tapes
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in
the
illustrations
are
not
standard
accesso-
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Precautions and table of contents ©
WARNING
To
prevent
fire
or
shock
hazard,
do
not
expose
this
appliance to rain or moisture.
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Power requirements
Power requirements for electrical appliances differ from
area to area. Please ensure that your unit meets the re-
quirements in your area.
If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
220 V, 50 Hz ©
‘This equipment conforms to No. 82/499/EEC stand-
ard.
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What you should know to protect
yourself
@ Never touch the piug with wet hands.
@ Always pull out by the plug and never the cord.
@ Only let a qualified professional repair or reassemble the
stereo cassette deck. An unauthorized person might touch
the internal parts and receive a serious electric shock.
@ Never put anything, especially metal, into the stereo cas-
sette deck.
‘ Protect the stereo cassette deck too
e@ Use only a household AC power source. Never use a DC
power source.
© If water is spilled on the stereo cassette deck, disconnect it
and call your dealer.
@ Make sure that the stereo cassette deck is well ventilated
and away from direct sunlight.
@ To avoid damage to the internal circuits and the external
surface, keep it away from heat (stoves, etc.).
@ Avoid using spray type insecticide near the stereo cassette
deck. It can damage the finish and might ignite suddenly.
@ To avoid damaging the finish, never use paint thinner or
other similar chemicals to clean the stereo cassette deck.
@ Place the stereo cassette deck on a flat and solid surface.
@ If you don’t plan to use the stereo cassette deck for a long
period of time, disconnect the power cord.
Dew formation
Dew is the term used for the formation of moisture on the very
important tape transport sections such as the heads and the
capstan, when ‘the deck is used in places where humidity is
high, or moved from a cold place to a warm one. If the deck is
used when dew is present, the tape will stick to the head and be
ruined, or it will not be transported properly. In that case, do not
use the deck for epee one hour until the deck is accli-
matized.
Placement
If the cassette deck and tuner are placed on top of each other,
humming noise may result during playback. Also beat noise
may resuit during recording of AM broadcasts. In this case, the
position of the deck should be changed. We recommend that
the amplifier or a space the size of an amplifier be left between
the deck and the tuner.
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Connections
Before using. your stereo cassette deck
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Connections
Before
beginning
White : White
@
Turn
off
all
the
components
before
making
connections.
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©t
@
Connect
everything
securely.
Loose
connections
can
lead
to
malfunction.
.
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a)
ae
©
R
@
Toprevent
damage
to
the
cords,
connect
and
disconnect
by
Red
Red
:
holding the plug, not the cord.
@ Make sure that you connect the white PIN-plugs to the left
(L-white)
jacks
and
the
red
PIN-plugs
to
the
right
(R-red)
jacks.
Connections
CD/DAT
DIRECT
IN
jacks
(For
direct
LINE
IN
jacks
(for
recording
signal
input)
recording
signal
input
from
the
.
OUTPUT
jack
of
the
CD
player
or
DAT
; ;
deck.
Refer
to
page
20
for
connection
LINE
OUT
jacks
(for
playback
signal
output)
details.)
Power cord and plug
1 Connectthe L (Left) and R (Right) LINE IN jacks of the cas-
sette deck to the L (Left) and R (Right) TAPE REC jacks of
your stereo amplifier with the provided connection cord.
Amplifier
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2 Connect the L (Left) and R (Right) LINE OUT jacks of the
cassette deck to the L (Left) and R (Right) TAPE PLAY
jacks of your stereo amplifier with the provided connection
cord.
3 After you have connected everything
TAPE PLAY Connect the cassette deck’s power cord to the AC OUT-
Lo LET of your stereo amplifier, optional audio timer or direct-
2 ly to your household AC outlet.
LINE OUT
Cassette deck
Important
The illustrated power plugs and cords are intended for
general reference. The power plug and cord used in your
country may differ from the illustrations. (Example; U.K.,
Australia, U.S.A., Europe etc.)
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Note
If your amplifier has 2 or more sets of TAPE jacks, the TAPE 1
REC and PLAY jacks are recommended for connections.

Before
using
your
stereo
cassette
deck
How to load a cassette tape
Press the POWER button to turn the power on.
The FL display and cassette holder light will be turned on
and the MIN and SEC indicators will flash on and off for a
few seconds.
Press the Mi/# button to open the cassette holder and
load a cassette tape.
Insert exposed tape side down.
Pressthe Mi/# button againtoclose the cassette holder.
The tape position of the loaded tape will appear on the FL
display (METAL, CrO2 or NORM).
* Pressing any tape operation button (except © ) will
automatically close the cassette holder. Once closed,
the deck will immediately go into the operation mode of
the chosen button.
The cassette holder can also be closed by gently press-
ing it.
On the recording prevention system
and recording defeat tabs
You can protect your tapes from accidental recording by re-
moving the recording defeat tabs (one for each tape side) locat-
ed above the A and B side indicators.
When the recording defeat tabs are broken, the recording pre-
vention system will be automatically activated to protect the
tape if the ses button is accidentally pressed during playback.
Torecord over the pre-recorded cassette tape again, cover the
holes with adhesive tape.
Note -
Do not cover the tape position detecting holes as this will hinder
proper operation of the auto tape selector.
Remove
to protect
Cover with
adhesive
tape to re-record
Tape position
detecting hole
A Word about cassette tapes
Handling :
@ Do not touch the tape with your fingers as high frequency
signals cannot be recorded in places which are not clean.
Dirty tapes may also cause distortion or sound loss during
playback.
@ Donotleave the cassette tape near equipment which gener-
ates a magnetic field. (TVs, speaker systems, etc.)
Tape slack and leader tape advancement
Tape slack can cause the tape to twist or tangle around the cap-
stan and pinch roller and ruin important recordings. Before us-
ing a cassette tape, take up tape slack with a-pencil.
Most cassette tapes include clear leader tape at the beginning.
As recording is impossible on this leader tape, it should be ad-
vanced before recording is begun.
Storage
© Always put the cassette tape back into its plastic case after
using it. Store it in a dry place, away from direct sunlight,
heat (stoves, etc.) and equipment which generates a mag-
netic field (TVs, speaker systems, etc.).
@ Store the cassette tape with the tape taken up at the fixed
speed of recording or playback. When the tape is not taken
up in anorderly manner (in other words, fast forwarded or re-
wound), the tape might stretch or warp.
@ if you are not going to use the cassette tape for a long time,
rewind or fast forward the tape once.in a while. This is to pre-
vent music signals from imprinting themselves over other
music signals when tape surfaces are in close contactfor a
long time. Rewinding or fast forwarding the tape also pre-
vents moisture condensation.
Regarding cassette tapes
@ Werecommend the use of cassette tapes specifically made
for recording hi-fi music.
@ We do not recommend the use of C-120 (120 minute) cas-
sette tapes. The tape is very thin and can easily twist or
tangle around the capstan and pinch roller.
@ We do not recommend the use of cassette tapes of poor
quality. You will not be able to fully utilize the capability of
your stereo cassette deck with this type of cassette tape.
@ We do not recommend the use of ferri-chrome cassette
tapes for recording.

Controls (Cassette deck
On the FL (FLuorescent) display
The FL display can be turned on and off by pressing the DIS-
PLAY button on the front panel.
DOLBY NR, B and C Indicators HX PRO Indicator
FILTER Indicator
Digital Tape Counter and Program A = B Indicators
Number
Display
CAL
(Calibration)
Indicator
TAPE and SOURCE
Indicators
Deck Mode Indicators
MEMORY
Indicator
(REC,
<q,
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and
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IPSS (Instant Program
Searching System)
Indicator Recording Level:
Guide Indicators
Left/Right Channel
Peak Level Meter
BIAS indicator
NORM (Normal), CrO2 (Chrome) and LEVEL Indicator
METAL Tape Position Indicators

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@ POWER button
To turn the power on and off.
@ Cassette Lid and Holder
Load a cassette tape here.
To open and close the holder, press
the #/4 button.
@ REMOTE SENSOR Window
For reception of the remote control
signal from the optional RC-G75 re-
mote control unit.
Keep
away
from
strong
light
and
di-
rect sunlight as this will interfere with
the remote control function.
@ FL Display
Tells you what the cassette deck is
doing.
©
MONITOR
Button
(TAPE/SOURCE)
To
select
between
TAPE
and
SOURCE
monitor
modes.
This
button
is
incorporated
with
an
auto
monitor
system.
@ IPSS (Instant Program Searching
System) Button
To turn the IPSS on and off.
@ MEMORY A-—B Button
To memorize the repeat playback in-
tervals for 2-point repeat playback or
the erase intervals for the spot erase
function.
© REC CANCEL Button
To erase the recorded program dur-
ing recording or to cancel the memo-
rized intervals for the spot erase func-
tion.
© Operation Buttons (<< : Rewind
button, > : Play button, >> : Fast
forward button, ses: REC PAUSE
button, M/2 : STOP EJECT/
CLOSE button, ©: AUTO MUTE
button)
To open and close the cassette hold-
er, to start and stop recording and
playback, to wind the tape and to en-
gage the auto mute mode.
@ COUNTER RESET and MEMORY
Buttons
To reset the digital tape counter to the
“00 min: 00 sec” position and to turn
the memory system on and off.
@® DISPLAY Button
To turn the FL display on and off.
@® CD/DAT DIRECT Switch
( = ON/ m= OFF)
To select between input sources con-
nected to the LINE IN or CD/DAT DI-
RECT IN jacks. For normal recording,
set this button to m .
@® MPX FILTER Switch
( = ON/ m OFF)
To turn the multiplex filter on and off.
@ DOLBY HX PRO Switch
( = ON/ m OFF)
To turn the Dolby HX PRO system on
and off. The Dolby HX PRO system
will affect recording only when the
button is set to = . Otherwise it is
automatically defeated during play-
back.
@® DOLBY NR ON/OFF Switch and
' C-TYPE/B-TYPE Select Switch
To turn the DOLBY NR system on and
off and to select between B type or C
type noise reduction for recording and
playback purposes.
® CAL (Calibration) Switch
(= ON/ m OFF)
To turn the recording calibration sys-
tem on and off.
@ REC LEVEL Controls
(Left -®— Right)
To set the recording input level. The
knob is for left channel level
control and the inside knob is for
right channel level control. For normal
stereo recording the red lines should
be set to the same position.
® BIAS CALIBRATION Control
To adjust the recording bias current
during recording calibration.
The bias adjustment range is be-
tween—20% and +20% ofthe proper
bias current for Normal, CrO2 and
Metal position tapes. Normally set the
control to the center click “O” position.
@® LEVEL CALIBRATION Control
- Toadjustthe recording sensitivity lev-
el during recording calibration.
- The recording sensitivity level adjust-
ment range is between —3% and
+3% of the proper recording sensitiv-
ity level for Normal, CrO2 and Metal
position tapes. Normally set the con-
trol to the center click “O” position.
@ PHONES LEVEL Control
To adjust the output level of the
PHONES jack.
@ PHONES Jack
For headphone connection.
@ TIMER START Switch (REC/OFF/
PLAY)
To select operation of the timer start
function when the power is turned on.

Controls (Optional remote control unit)
The optional remote control unit includes many of the operation
buttons found on the cassette deck and canbe used to conven-
iently control most of its functions.
;
.
window
MONITOR
DISPLAY
Button
[J
TAPE
/SOURCE
COUNTER
=
areal
COUNTER RESET and MEMORY
Buttons
IPSS Button __ [22
. IPBS MEMORY REC
AB CANCEL
<¢q Button i SP Button
Siten Hs “real
O Button
REC 1!AUSE sfoP AUTO MUTE
EJECT} CLOSE
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INFRARED RAYS
FULL FUNCTION CONTROL
MEMORY A-—B Button
REC CANCEL Button
ses Button
@/ Button
WIRELESS
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
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Operation
Pointthe
remote
control
unitatthe
REMOTE
SENSOR
window,
and press the desired operation button.
If the remote control unit will only operate from a short distance
or narrow angle, this indicates that the battery voltage is low.
Replace all the batteries with new ones.
When replacing the batteries, clean all the remote control and
battery
terminals
with
a
dry
cloth.
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How to load the batteries
Use UM-3, SUN-3, AAsize, R6or ee batteries for
the remote control unit.
1 Remove the battery compartment cover by depressing the
lever and pulling it up.
Load the batteries as indicated in the battery compart-
ment.
3 Replace the battery compartment cover.
Cautionary notes
On the remote control unit
@ Avoid dropping the remote control unit or getting it wet.
@ Avoid exposing the remote control unit to direct sunlight or
strong light as this may cause malfunction.
@ Donot use. re-chargeable batteries.
On the dry batteries
@ Refer to the markings on the remote control unit for the cor-
rect batteries.
@ When you donotplan to use the remote control unitfor along
._period of time, remove the batteries.
@ Read the cautions printed on the batteries before using
them.
@ Insert the batteries matching their polarity guides with those
in the remote control battery compartment.
@ When replacing the batteries, replace them all at the same
time. Do not mix up oid batteries with new ones.

Recording
@ Check the cassette tape being used for recording. Make
sure the recording defeat tabs are intact and that the tape’s
recording time is of sufficient length.
Before beginning
@ Set the TIMER START switch to OFF.
@ Set the CAL and CD/DAT DIRECT switches to m .
@ Setthe MPXFILTER switchto m fornormalrecording pur-
poses.
@ Turn on the power of all the components.
After the power is turned on, the operation buttons cannotbe
used for a few seconds while the cassette deck stabilizes it-
self. ;
@ Select the recording source with the amplifier’s input selec-
tor or the recording output selector.
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Operation
Press the Mi/# button and load a cassette tape. Insert
exposed tape side down.
Set the DOLBY NR ON/OFF and C-TYPE/B-TYPE select
switches as follows:
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Set the DOLBY NR ON/OFF switch to .= and the
C-TYPE/B-TYPE select switch to =. .
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Set the DOLBY NR ON/OFF switch to =. and the
C-TYPE/B-TYPE select switch to m .
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Recording level adjustment
Test play the source and set the recording level with the
REC LEVEL controls.
The standard recording level should not exceed the end of
the recording level guide on the peak level meter.
To start recording
Press the ® button.
The [> indicator will stay lit and the SOURCE indicator will
be replaced by the TAPE indicator.
The cassette deck will stop automatically when the end of
the tape is reached.
Set
the
ON/OFF
switch
to
m
.
.
To
stop
recording
Press the a/+ button.
To stop recording temporarily
Press the ses button during recording.
The D> indicator will flash on and off and the TAPE indicator will
be replaced by the SOURCE indicator.
To resume recording
Press the > button.
Notes for recording
@ Set the BIAS and LEVEL CALIBRATION controls to their
center click “O” positions for normal recording.
@ Set the CD/DAT DIRECT button to = before recording
from the CD/DAT DIRECT IN jacks. Refer to page 20 for op-
eration details.
Set the DOLBY HX PRO buitonto = for better recording
results.
Standby for recording
Press the see button.
The cassette deck will go into the recording standby mode
and the MONITOR switch will be automaticaily set to
SOURCE.
The REC and SOURCE indicators will light and the [> indi-
cator will flash on and off.

Tape playback
Before beginning
Set the TIMER START switch to OFF.
Set the CAL and CD/DAT DIRECT switches to m .
Set the MPX FILTER switch to = .
Turn on the power of all the components.
After the power is turned on, the operation buttons cannotbe
used for a few seconds while the cassette deck stabilizes it-
self. © ‘
@ Set the amplifier’s input selector to the TAPE position.
@ Check the cassette tape being used for recording. Make
sure the recording defeat tabs are intact and that the tape’s
recording time is of sufficient length.
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Press the M/2 button to open the cassette holder and
load the cassette tape.
Insert tape exposed side down.
2? Set the DOLBY NR ON/OFF and C-TYPE/B-TYPE select
switches according to how the tape was recorded:
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Set the DOLBY NR ON/OFF switch to = and the
C-TYPE/B-TYPE select switch to = .
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Set the DOLBY NR ON/OFF switch to .= and the
C-TYPE/B-TYPE select switch to m .
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Set the ON/OFF switch to m . :
3 To start playback
‘Press the ® button.
The [> and TAPE indicators will appear on the FL display
and playback will begin.
The cassette deck will stop automatically when the end of
the tape is reached.
To stop playback
Press the Mi/# button.
The deck mode indicator will go off.
To wind the tape quickly
To wind the tape to the end
Press the > button. La
The >> indicator will light up while the tape is winding.
To rewind the tape to the beginning
Press the <q button. :
The <q indicator will light up while the tape is rewinding.
Press the > button to start playback from the fast forward or re-
wind modes or press the Hi/#_ button to stop the tape.
Note
@ During playback, the DOLBY HX PRO system will be defeat-
ed automatically if the DOLBY HX PRO switchissetto om .

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improved
recordings
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Recording
calibration
:
Calibrating
the
loaded
cassette
tape
1 Load the cassette tape for recording.
Set the CAL switch to = .
2
The
calibration
signal
will
be
supplied
and
the
peak
level
meter
will
be
replaced
by
the
BIAS
and
LEVEL
calibration
indicators.
3 Press the s@# button and the ® button simultaneously to
start recording calibration.
The calibration level meter will appear on the FL display.
Turn the BIAS CALIBRATION control toward the left or
right until the level meter does not exceed the BIAS indica-
tor.
Turn the LEVEL CALIBRATION control toward left or right
until the level meter does not exceed the LEVEL indicator.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the proper bias and level is ad-
justed.
Press the REC CANCEL button to cancel the calibration
signal.
The calibrated section of the tape will be rewound and the
deck will go into the recording standby mode automatical-
ly.
Set the CAL switch to m .
The calibration level meter will be replaced by the peak
level meter and the cassette deck will go into the stop
mode automatically.
Press the ses and P button to start recording.
Cassette
tape
and
recording
calibration
Cassette
tapes
can
be
separated
widely
into
3
types;
Normal
position,
Chrome
(CrO2)
position
and
Metal
position.
Record-
ing
characteristics
vary
slightly,
even
with
tapes
that
have
the
same
tape
position.
For
good
recording
results,
precise
adjustment
of
the
tape’s
bias
current
and
sensitivity
level
is
necessary.
Calibration
improves
the
performance
of
the
cassette
tape
and
noise
reduction
system
being
used.
This
cassette
deck
calibrates
the
bias
current
and
sensitivity
level
according
to
the
loaded
cassette
tape.
Calibrating
the
sensitivity
level
to
its
optimum
level
helps
the
noise
reduction
system
to
operate
accurately
and
effectively
during
recording.
If
the
bias
and
sensitivity
levels
of
the
cassette
deck
are
not
set
properly,
the
recorded
sounds
will
include
some
coloration
and
loss
of
maximum
output
levels
(MOL)
at
high
frequencies
and
the
noise
reduction
system
will
not
operate
properly.
Bias and level calibration indicators
Turn the BIAS and LEVEL CALIBRATION controls.
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Notes for calibration
@ For standard bias and sensitivity level calibration, set both
the BIAS and LEVEL CALIBRATION controls to their center
positions.
@ ([fthe tape is not rewound after calibration, recorded calibra-
tion signals will be left on the tape.
@ Be sure to set the CAL switch to .m after calibration.
@ If you change cassette tapes during recording, repeat the
calibration operation for the the newly loaded cassette tape.
@ The noise reduction system is defeated while the CAL
switch is setto = .
@ After calibration is finished and recording has begun, do not
adjust the BIAS or LEVEL CALIBRATION controls.
@ The BIAS and LEVEL CALIBRATION controls are ineffec-
tive during playback.
e@ Pressing the CAL switch cancels all other tape operations.
The cassette deck will go into the stop mode if the CAL
switch is pressed when the cassette tape is running.

Recording level adjustment
Basic recording level adjustment
Basically, adjust the REC LEVEL controls so that the recording
level does not exceed the recording level guide indicators on
the peak level meter when the cassette deck is in the tape moni-
tor mode (the TAPE indicator will be on the FL display).
The recording level guide indicators will vary according to the
tape position of the loaded tape.
Recording Level Balance
For normal stereo recording, make sure the red lines on the Left
and Right REC LEVEL controls are aligned and then adjust
both controls to the desired level at the same-time. If necessary
the Left and Right REC LEVEL controls can also be adjusted
separately.
To decrease the right channel level:
Turn down the R REC LEVEL control.
To decrease the left channel level:
Turn down the L REC LEVEL control.
Monitoring : Comparing the source
sound with the just-recorded sound
during recording
Monitoring the source sound
Press the MONITOR button during recording.
The TAPE indicator will be replaced by the SOURCE indicator
and the cassette deck will be set to the source monitor mode.
Monitoring the just-recorded sound
Press the MONITOR button again.
The SOURCE indicator will be replaced by the TAPE indicator
and the cassette deck will be set to the tape monitor mode.
What is the auto monitor system?
The independentrecording and playback heads in combination
with two independent amplifiers (one for recording and another
for playback) let you listen to a recording as it is being made.
This is called tape monitoring. By switching the auto monitor
system during recording, you can compare the just-recorded
music (TAPE position) with the source music (SOURCE posi-
tion). In this way you can make sure that you have set the re-
cording input levels correctly. The tape monitor system of this
cassette deck is an “Auto Monitor System”. Besides letting you
manually set the tape monitor system, it also does it automati-
cally. When the cassette deck is recording, the auto monitor
system is set automatically to TAPE. During recording standby,
it is automatically set to SOURCE.
Therefore, under normal circumstances there is no need for
you to set the MONITOR switch yourself.
Recording level adjustment example -
Metal position/Type IV
Normal position/Type |
- CrO2 (Chrome) position/Type II
To make better recordings
To make better recordings, the recording input levels must be
correct.
The recording input levels should be set as high as possible,
without exceeding the recommended levels indicated on the
peak level meter. If the recording levels are too high, distortion
will result. If the input levels are too low, noise such as tape hiss
will become noticeable. Make certain that the recording input
levels match the maximum saturation levels of the music
source, which can be monitored on the peak level meter.
Monitor the input source signals by pressing the sea button be-
fore you begin recording (while you are test playing the music
source). The recording level will be displayed on the peak level
meter and can be adjusted accordingly. with the REC LEVEL
controls. fetes
CD/DAT IN ©
LINE IN ©
© LINE OUT
Recording amplifier
Super GX head for recording
Super GX head for playback
Notes for the auto monitor system
@ After comparing sounds, set the cassette deck to the tape
monitor mode by pressing the MONITOR button.
@ The MONITOR switch is automatically switched between
the source and tape monitor mode when operation buttons
are pressed (the > button for example).
@ Set the tape monitor switch on your amplifier to the tape po-
sition before monitoring. Refer to your amplifier’s operator’s
manual for tape monitoring operation.
@ The MONITOR switch is automatically set to the tape moni-
tor mode when the cassette deck’s power is turned on.

Conveninent recording features
Recording cancel: Cancelinga _
section that has just been recorded.
Press the REC CANCEL button while the tape deck is in the re-
cording mode.
The cassette deck will rewind the tape to the beginning of the
section that has just been recorded, create a blank space and
then standby for recording.
The REC indicator stays lit, the [> indicator flashes on and off
and the TAPE indicator is replaced by the SOURCE indicator.
To resume recording
Press the ® button.
Notes
® Inorder for recording cancel to function properly, there must
be 4 seconds or more of blank space at the beginning of the
recorded section. To create blank spaces between selec-
tions, use the © button during the recording standby
mode.
@ After recording cancel! has been performed, always make
certain that you are at the beginning of the selection before
re-recording.
Spot erase : Erasing part of a
recorded program
Use the REC CANCEL and MEMORY A-—-B button if you wish
to erase part of a recorded program.
Check before erasing the program
Make sure the recording defeat tabs of the cassette tape are not
removed. The cassette deck will not go into the recording can-
cel mode if they are. Refer to page 5, “cassette tapes” for more
details.
Operation
1 Press the > button to start tape playback.
Memorizing the starting point of the section to be er-
ased
Press the MEMORY A-~B button once at the point you
wish to begin the spot erase function.
The A— indicator will flash on and off.
3 Memorizing the end point of the section to be erased
Press the MEMORY A-— 8B button again when you reach
the point at which you wish to end the spot erase function.
The A-—B indicator will appear and the cassette deck will
stop.
To start erasure
4
Press
the
REC
CANCEL
button
to
start
the
spot
erase
function.
The
cassette
deck
will
rewind
the
tape
and
begin
erasing
the
recorded
section
between
the
two
points
you
have
pro-
grammed.
When
erasure
is
finished
the
cassette
deck
will
stop
automatically.
" MEMORY A—B
Button
REC CANCEL
Button
To confirm the portion to be erased
(Before beginning erasure)
After operation 1,2 and 3, press the > button for playback.
The cassette deck will go into the repeat playback mode. After
the memorized portion is played, the cassette deck will stop au-
tomatically.
After confirmation
Press the REC CANCEL button to start erasing.
When the end of the section to be erased is reached, the
A indicator will disappear and the cassette deck will stop
automatically.
To cancel the spot erase function
Press the Hi/# button.
The A-—B indicator will disappear.
Erasing a short section of tape during
playback
After playback has begun and you are near the portion of tape
you wish to erase, depress the ® button for approx. 1 second.
The cassette deck will go into the half speed playback mode.
The [> indicator will flash on and off during half speed playback.
Press the MEMORY A-—8 button and REC CANCEL button as
in the previous procedures 2 to 4 to erase the desired section.
To resume normal speed playback during half speed
playback
Press the » button again.
The [> indicator will stay lit.
Notes
@ Tape check: Before erasing the tape, take up slack with a
pencil.
@ When erasing tape in the half speed playback mode, confir-
mation of the portion to be erased can be made asin normal
playback.
@ During half speed playback, other functions such as record-
ing, rewinding or fast forwarding cannot be used. The only
button that will operate when pressed is the Mi/#. button
stop the cassette deck.

A
little
know
how
goes
a
long
way
Auto
mute:
To
make
a4
second
blank
space
during
recording
With
the
.0
AUTO
MUTE
button
you
can
automatically
make
a
4
second
blank
space
between
selections
without
adjusting
the
REC
LEVEL
controls.
During recording:
Press
the
©
button
once
at
the
place
you
wish
to
make
a
blank
space.
The
cassette
deck
will
go
into
the
mute
recording
mode.
The
REC
indicator
will
flash
on
and
off.
After
making
a
4
second
blank
space,
the
deck
will
go
into
the
recording
standby
mode
and
the
[>
indicator
will
start
flashing.
The
TAPE
indicator
will
be
replaced
by
the
SOURCE
indicator.
To resume recording
Press the ® button.
The
cassette
deck
will
return
to
the
normal
recording
mode.
The
SOURCE
indicator
will
be
replaced
by
the
TAPE
indicator.
To
make
a
blank
space
of
any
length
The
©
button
can
also
be
used
to
make
longer
or
shorter
blank
spaces
or
to
erase
long
portions
of
tape.
During recording:
Press
the
©
button
twice
at
the
place
you
wish
to
make
a
blank
space.
The
cassette
deck
will
go
into
the
mute
recording
mode.
The REC indicator will flash quickly.
To resume recording
Press the » button.
The
cassette
deck
will
return
to
the
normal
recording
mode.
*
If
you
wish
to
go
to
the
recording
standby
mode
first
before
entering
the
normal
recording
mode,
press
the
ses
button
before
pressing
the
>
button.
Note
The
mute
recording
function
can
also
be
used
from
the
stop
mode
(to
erase
the
beginning
of
a
tape
or
for
bulk
erasing
for
ex-
ample)
by
first
pressing
the
s@#
button.
After
this,
press
the
O
buttononce
or
twice
depending
on
howlong
you
wish
mute
recording
to
continue.
Stop
mute
recording
by
pressing
the
@/ + button.
EDIT —————
REC CANCEL
201 mn / > O-
STOP
REC PAUSE EJECT CLOSE AUTO MUTE
To start recording immediately
Simultaneously press the se button and the » button.
The REC and [> indicators will light and the cassette deck will
immediately go into the recording mode.
To go from playback to recording
without stopping the tape
‘Simultaneously press the ® button and the ses button. The
REC indicator will light and the cassette deck will go directly into
the recording mode.

Convenient playback features
IPSS: Instant Program Searching
System
IPSS canbe used to directly locate and start playback from any
recorded segment on the tape, within 16 segments of your
starting point, in either the forward or reverse direction.
1 Press the IPSS. button. The IPSS indicator will light up.
Press the PR or <¢q button repeatedly until the number of
the program you wish to start playback from is displayed
on the digital display.
When pressing the > or << button, the digital counter
display will be replaced by the program display. When lo-
cating a program in the forward direction, 01, 02 etc., will
be displayed on the program display and when locating a
program in the reverse direction, -01, -02 etc., will be dis-
played.
The [> indicator will flash on and off while the tape is wind-
ing and the displayed number will decrease by 1 each time
a blank space between selections (unrecorded section) is
passed. When the chosen selection is found, the cassette
deck will begin playback and the program display will be
replaced by the digital tape counter.
3 To cancel IPSS
Press the IPSS button again. The IPSS indicator will go off.
If IPSS is canceled while the tape is being wound, the cas-
sette deck will continue winding the tape until the end.
If the selection is not found during IPSS
operation
The cassette deck will continue searching to the end of tape is
reached and stop automatically.
The Program display will be replaced by the digital counter dis-
play.
+ eDit -—_-——
MEMORY A--B REC CANCEL
Y] dies
REC PAUSE EJECT. CLOSE AUTO MUTE
Notes for IPSS function
@ IPSS detects low volume levels (blank spaces between se-
lections) in order to determine when each selection begins
and ends. When the music signals are below a specific
volume level for a length of time which is more than approxi-
mately 4 seconds, that interval is detected.as a blank space
between selections.
@ During classical music selections and music selections
which have been recorded “Live”, some parts may contain
low signals for an interval of more than 4 seconds, and IPSS
may detect this space as an interval between selections. |
@ During some “Live” recordings, there may be applause be-
tween the selections. Such intervals (which have a volume
which is too high) will not be detected as blank spaces and
will be skipped by the IPSS system.
@ Pressing the >> or <q button at the very beginning or end
of a selection may cause malfunction of the IPSS function.
@ IPSS is automatically defeated when the power is turned off.

Repeat playback : Repeated playback
of a memorized section
By memorizing two points on the tape (beginning and end), you
can repeat playback of any section that you wish. This is ideal
for times that you wish to.listen to one particular section of a
song repeatedly. One complete song or the whole tape can also
be memorized for repeated playback.
Use the MEMORY A-:—B button as follows.
Operation
1 Start playback.
Press the MEMORY A— B button to memorize the be-
ginning
(start)
of
the
section
you
wish
to
playback
repeat-
edly.
The A-— indicator will flash on and off.
Press the MEMORY A 8 button again to memorize the
end of the section.
The A<—B indicator will light and the cassette deck will
stop automatically.
To start repeat playback
Press the <4 button.
The.cassette deck will rewind the tape to the beginning of
the memorized section and begin playback. Playback of
the section will be repeated an infinite number of times.
To stop and cancel repeat playback
Press the Mi/# button.
The cassette deck will stop and the A<—B indicator will
disappear.
5
Memorizing a few selections or the whole
tape for repeated playback
After
pressing
the
MEMORY
A:—B
button
you
canuse
the
>>
button
or
<q
button
to
speed
things
up
when
memorizing
a
large
section
of
tape
for
repeat
playback.
Once
you
are
near
the
point
you
intend
to
end
your
memorized
section,
press
the
>
button
to
return
to
the
normal
playback
speed.
Memorize
the
end
by
pressing
the
MEMORY
A-—8
button
again
(The
A
indicator
will
flash
on
and
off
until
this
is
done).
Press
the
<q
-
button
to
rewind
the
tape
and
start
repeat
playback.
Auto play : Automatic playback from
the beginning of a tape
Press the <q and > buttons simultaneously.
The <4 indicator will light and the [> indicator will flash on and
off when auto play is engaged.
The tape will be rewound to the beginning, and playback will be-
gin automatically.
108 on /
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AUTO MUTE
STOP
EJECT CLOSE
REC PAUSE
Notes on repeat playback
@
Ifthe
>
button
is
pressed
to
start
playback
after
memorizing
a
section
of
tape
for
repeat
playback,
the
cassette
deck
will
playback
the
memorized
portion
one
time
only,
then
auto-
matically
stop.
Do
not
touch
the
REC
CANCEL
button
after
memorizing
as
this
will
erase
the
memorized
section.
The
IPSS
and
memory
system
are
automatically
canceled
during
the
memorizing
operation.
The
memorized
section
will
be
canceled
automatically
when
the
power
is
turned
off.
:
Headphone listening
1 Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack.
2
Adjust
the
playback
level
with
the
PHONES
LEVEL
control.
Caution |
Listening
at
high
volume
levels
for
long
periods
of
time
may
damage your hearing.

Memory
auto
stop
:
Winding
and
stopping
the
tape
at
the
“00:00”
position
of
the
tape
counter
automatically
1
Press
the
MEMORY
button.
The
MEMORY
indicator
will
light
up.
2
Press
the
RESET
button
before
recording,
playback
or
at
any
point
that
you
wish
the
tape
to
be
wound
to.
3
Press
the
®}
or
<4
button
during
recording
or
playback
as
follows;
To
stop
the
tape
from
the
fast
forward
mode
Press the > button.
To
stop
the
tape
from
the
rewind
mode
Press the <q button.
When
the
“00:00”
position
of
the
digital
tape
counter
is
reached,
the
tape
will
be
stopped
automatically.
If
youwish
to
playback
the
tape
press
the
®
button.
Notes
® The memory system will be defeated automatically if the
IPSS
button
is
pressed.
The
IPSS
and
memory
systems
cannot
be
used
at
the
same
time.
@ Thememory system will be defeated automatically while the
recording cancel system is engaged.
Memory
auto
play
:
Automatic
rewind
and
playback
from
the
“00:00”
point
on
the
tape
counter
Press
the
MEMORY
button.
The
MEMORY
indicator
will
light
up.
2
Press
the
RESET
button
to
reset
the
counter
to
“00:00”.
3
Press
the
<q
button
and
>
button
simultaneously.
The
memory
auto
play
system
will
be
engaged.
The
<q
indicator
will
light
and
the
[>
indicator
will
flash
on
and
off
while
the
tape
is
being
wound.
When
the
tape
reaches
the
“00:00”
point
on
the
tape
counter,
the
cassette
deck
will
start
playback
automatical-
ly.
_Note
The
memory
auto
play
system
will
be
engaged
from
the
rewind
mode
only.
It
cannot
be
used
from
the
fast
forward
mode.

Timer controlled recording and playback
This cassette deck has a built-in timer start function. When
used in combination with an optional audio timer, recording or
playback can be started automatically at any programmed
Timer controlled recording
After preparing for recording, set the timer to the timer opera-
tion mode. The connected audio components will be turned off
automatically.
Set the cassette deck’s TIMER START switch to REC.
TIMER START
REC OFF PLAY
time. Refer to the audio timer’s operator's manual for operation
deiails.
Timer controlled playback
After preparing for playback, set the timer to the timer operation
mode. The connected audio components will be turned off au-
tomatically.
Set the cassette deck’s TIMER START switch to PLAY.
TIMER START
REC OFF PLAY
After timer controlled recording or
playback is finished
Set the TIMER START switch to OFF before turning on the
power of the cassette deck.
Notes for the timer operation
@ Timer start recording or playback will begin 4 seconds after
the power has been turned on.
@ Once the timer start function has begun the operation but-
tons can be used freely for normal recording or playback op-
eration.
Timer controlled recording
@ Make sure your tape is of sufficient length for your recording
needs.
@ Donot forget to tune in the station you wish to record with the
connected tuner, and to set the amplifier for broadcast sta-
tion recording.
@ Normally, keep the VOLUME control set to the minimum po-
sition during timer controlled recording. If you wish to listen
while recording, set the VOLUME control to the normal lis-
- tening level.
Important!
The illustrated power plugs and cords are intended for
general reference. The power cord and plug used in your
country may differ from the illustrations. (Example; U.K.,
Australia, U.S.A., Europe, etc.) ;
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Example connection of the power cord
Tuner
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Amplifier ;
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Household AC outlet
*
If your amplifier is not equipped with AC outlets, con-
nect the power cords to the timer’s AC outlet.

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Operation
details
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CD/DAT DIRECT IN jacks: Connection
and recording operation
This cassette deck is equipped with exclusive digital source re-
cording input jacks. Although this cassette deck cannot record
‘digital signals (a D/A (Digital to Analog) converter is necessary
for this), use of the CD/DAT DIRECT IN jacks for connection ofa
CD player or DAT. deck for recording improves the S/N (signal
to noise ratio) of the cassette deck’s line amplifier.
For improved signal quality when recording from a CD player or
DAT deck it is recommended that these jacks be used for con-
nections.
Connections
CD- CD player or DAT deck
Cassette deck
Note
As this cassette deck does not include a D/A (Digital to Analog)
converter it cannot be connected to the digital-output jacks of a
CD player or DAT deck.
Operation
Set the CD/DAT DIRECT switch to .= before recording.
For normal recording
Set the CD/DAT DIRECT switch to m .
To turn the FL display on and off
Press
the
DISPLAY
button.
FL
Display
DISPLAY
Button
In the stop mode the digital tape counter will remain on the FL
display.
During playback or recording all indicators on the FL display will
be turned off.
When recording or playbackis begun after pressing the display
button, the deck mode indicator will momentarily appear and
then disappear. The digital tape counter will also disappear.
To turn the FL display back on
Press the DISPLAY button again.
The FL display generates a small amount of noise when indica-
tors turn on or off. For the best sound results during recording
and playback, it is recommended that the FL display be turned
off when it is no longer necessary.
Note
@ Pressing the DISPLAY button does not turn the CAL indica-
tor, BIAS and LEVEL indicators off.
@ TheFLdisplay is automatically turned on when the cassette
deck’s power is turned on.
Recording with microphones
To record from microphones it will be necessary to connect a
microphone mixer (not included) to the LINE IN jacks of the cas-
sette deck. The microphones can then be connected to the mi-
crophone mixer.