* Oil on capstan.Pleaserefer to Pinch Wheel & Capstan
Cleaningprocedure.
* Sticky or dirty tape surface.
* Tapeis not loaded properly.
Does not turrt on eventhoughthe Power Switch isdepressed
* Check AC Cord.
* Machine is setto automatic shut-off.
* Fu~eis blown.
The following notes areprovided for your convenience.
* Place machine on a flat horizontal surfaceand operate
either horizontally or vertically.
* Do not place anything on top of your machine which
will obstruct the ventilator.
* Should there be a problem with your machine, write
down the model and serial numbers and all pertinent
data regardingwarranty coverageas well as a clear
description of the existing trouble and contact your
nearest authorized Akai Service Station or the Service
Dept. of Akai Electric Company, Tokyo, Japan.
OPERATINGPRECAUTIONS
The following conditions do not indicate mechanicalfailure
of your unit. If your machine exhibits any of the following,
check for trouble asindicated.
Loss of sensitivity and tone quality
* AC power voltage lower than the voltage to which your
machine is adjusted.
* Magnetizedheads.
* Wrong side of tape facing heads,or defective or worn
tape.
Machine will not record or play
* Check positions of controls, input and output connec-
tions and plugs.
* Tape is not loaded properly.
* Machine is setto pausemode.
* Trouble with the connected machine.
Irregularity in tape transport
* When extremely thin tape of over2,400 ft. in length is
used, to avoid tape damage, it is imperative that the
Stop Button be depressed before changing modes.
TAPE SELECTORSWITCH
This model is equipped with a Tape SelectorSwitch. Use of
this switch brings out the maximum response of high
performance low noise tapes and works to change the
recording equalization according to the tape. The combi-
nation of the Akai GXHeadand low noisetape hasenabled
startling progressin tone quality. Use for low noise tape
only.
COMPUTE-o-MATIC(automatic recording
levelcontrol)
In the past, when making a recording, in order to obtain an
optimum recording level, the operator had to adjust the
input controls by hand while observingthe VU Meters.The
new Akai Compute-O-Matic system does the job for you in
that when the Compute-O-Matic Set Button is depressed
during recording mode, the maximum sound level is
automatically adjusted to "0" VU and then other levelsare
adjusted proportionately. In other words, when this button
is depressed,the Recording Level Indicator automatically
stops at maximum. This maximum level becomes "0" VU
and other levelsare proportionately adjusted.Note that this
system differs from ordinary so called "automatic gain
control" systems which merely keep the sound within a
certain midrange level.
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RECORDINGLEVEL SElTlNG
For precise setting of the recording level, monitoring
through headphonesis recommended. Connect stereo head-
phones to the Headphone Jack, and depress SOURCE
Seleytor Switch. Adjust the Recording Level Controls while
observing the VU Meters and keep the recording level as
high as possible within the yellow part of the meter scale.
* If SOURCE Selector Switch is depressed,the input level can be
adjusted before setting machine to recording mode. However, if
TAPE Selector Switch is depressed,the input level can be
adjustedonly after setting machineto recording mode.
HOW TO USE THE DIN JACK
The Din Jack at the rear of the machine canbe usedinstead
of the Rec. and P.B., Jacks if your amplifier has a
corresponding connection. This one cord systemeliminates
the necessity of four separate connections and disconnec-
tions. When recording from an external amplifier, if the
output of the amplifier is more than 70 mY, set the Din
Jack High/Low Input Switch to HIGH position. If the
output levelis lessthan 70 mY, setto LOWposition.
* Do not use DIN-DIN Jack for connection with other tape
recordersor decks.
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