Akai GX-260D User manual

INDEX
ControIs ....•............... _. _ ........ __ .. _. _ 2
For better results please read the
following precautions _. _ ... _ ... _. _. _. _ ... _. .. 4
Recording
.............. _. _. _. _. . . . . . . . . . _. .. 10
Sound-on-sound recording . . . . . • . . . •. . . • . . .
.. . . . .. Il
Sound-with-sound recording ........................ Il
How to load a magnetic tape ... : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4
4-track stereo recording (playback) system
..... . . .. .. 4
4-track monaural recording (playback) system
........ 5
Automatic & manual reverse recording (playback) _... 5
Use low noise tape for
better recording . . • . . . •. . . . .. 6
For better recording results ............ _ ...... _ .. 6
Sound monitoring . _
.............•. _ ... _ ..... _... 6
Connections for playback
......... _. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connections for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . . . . . .
.. 8
Playback
.. _ ............................... _. 9
Echo effect
to double your pleasure •......•••..••. 10
Sound mixing ..... _ ... _ ..... _. . . .. . • • . . . . . . . .. 12
Tape erasing ...•......... ~ ....... _ ..... _. - ... _. _ 12
Tape splicing & editing ........................... 12
Heads should always be
kept clean ...... _ ..... _. _. 13
Head demagnetizing ....... , . . . . • . • . . . . . . • • . . . .. 13
Pinch wheel & capstan cleaning ....... _. . . .. . .. . . .. ... 13
Voltage & cycle conversion ................. .. . .. .. . .. ... 14
Technical data ............•........... _. . . . . ... 16
Standard accessories ...................... - . _..... _ 15
Trouble shooting chart ......... _..... _ .. _. _. _ ...... _ .. 15

1. INDEX COUNTER & RESET BUTTON
2. MICROPHONE JACKS
3. RECORDING SAFETY BUTTONS
Depress both buttons simultaneously for stereo recording, or
individually for monaural recording.
4. REEL RETAINER
To lock reel firmly into place pull tip of retainer on reel shaft
outward and turn to left or right.
5. SUPPLYREEL TABLE
6. RECORDING INDICATOR LAMP
Lights when Recording Safety Button(s) is depressed.
7. PINCH WHEEL
Presses against Capstan to transport tape.
8. SENSING POLE/TENSION ARM
Sensing Pole for reversing the direction of the tape automati-
cally from normal to reverse direction.
9. HEAD COVER
Houses from left, normal Recording/Erase and Playback,
reverse Playback and Recording/Erase Heads.
10. DIRECTION INDICATOR LAMP
Lights to indicate direction of motor rotation.
11. POWER SWITCH
12. SPEED SELECTOR SWITCH
Set to 7-1/2 or 3-3/4(ips) according to desired tape speed. For
high fidelity recording, the faster tape speed is recommended_
~he recording time using a 1800 ft. tape is as follows:
STEREO: 3hrs at 3-3/4 ips; 1.S hrs. at 7-1/2 ipso MONAURAL:
6 hrs. at 3·3/4 ips; 3 hrs. at 7-1/2 ipso .
13. TAPE SELECTOR SWITCH
Set to S.R.T, position when using Akai Super Range Tape or
other make low noise tape, and to NOR!AL position when
'using regular tape.
14. MICROPHONE RECORDING LEVEL CO TROL
Con trois microphone input level. Also use to adjust the in put
level when using the Din Jack for connection with an external
amplifier.
15. HEADPHONE JACK
Connect an 8 .n impedance stereo headphones for monitoring
or private headphonelistening.
16. UNE RECORDING LEVEL CONTROL
17. REVERSE MODE
SELECTOR SWITCH
Please refer to AUTOMA TIC / MANUAL REVERSE RECORD-
ING (PLAYBACK) procedure.
18. DIRECTION INDICATOR LAMP
Lights to indicate direction of motor rotation.
19. AUTOMATIC STOP LEVER
Works to automatically stop tape travel at end of tape. When
automatic stop is desired, be sure to thread tape under this
lever. The machine will not operate if this lever is not at tifted
position.
20. REEL RETAINER
Ta lock reel firmly into place pull tip of retainer on reel shaft
28. FAST FORWARD BUTTON
Advances tape at high speed.
29. MICROPHONE RECORDING LEVEL CONTROL
Controls microphone input level. Aiso use to adjust the input
level wh en using the Din Jack for connection with an external
amplifier.
30. MONITOR SELECTOR SWITCH
To monitor program source, depress to SOURCE position. To
monitor recorded signais or for playback, set to TAPE position.
31. UNE RECORDING LEVEL CONTROL
32. SOUND-ON-SOUND SWITCH
Please refer to SOUND·ON·SOUND RECORDING procedure.
33. VU METERS
Indicates recording or playback levels.
34. CYCLE CONVERSION SWITCHES
Set to 50 Hz or 60 Hz to correspond with area power source.
35. DlN JACK
Enables inter-connection with external am plifier by use of a
single Din
connection cord. When using this jack for recording,
the input level is adjusted with the Microphone Recording Leve!
Control.
36.
UNE INPUT JACKS
c.onnects to outputs of external source.
37. DIN JACK INPUT SELECTOR SWITCH
When using Din jack connection, if output leve! of external
amplifier is high, set to HIGH position, and if low, set to LOW
position.
38.
A.C.OUTLET
This unswitched A.C. OutIet is provided for extra convenience.
It is not interlocked with the front panel power switch 50 that
power is applie~ even with the ~nit turned off. 300 W
maXimum power Input. 1
39. UNIVERSAL VOLTAGE SELECTOR & FUSE POST
Please refer to VOLT AGE & CYCLE CONVERSION pro·
cedure.
40.
UNE OUTPUT JACKS
Connects to inputs of external source.
41.
UNE OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL
Adjust according to the input level of your amplifier.
outward and turn ta left or right.
21. TAKE-UP REEL TABLE
22. SENSING POLE
For changing the direction of the tape from
23. REVERSE BUTTON
For effecting manual reverse playback.
24. REWIND BUTTON
Rewinds tape at high speed.
25. TENSION ARM
26. STOP BUTTON
Depress to stop tape travel.
27. FORWARD BUTTON
Advances tape for recording or playback.
reverse to normal.
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