Type of Erase and Bias: Iligh Frequency (A. C. ) 60KC.
Tube Complement: 1-12AY7 or ECC-83, l-12AX7,
1-6C4, l-6V6cT, 1-6X5cT.
Controls: 1. Speed Change, On-Off Control.
2. Run-Stop Control.
3. Record Push.Button.
4. Tone and push button rewind.
5. Volume and push button fast forward.
OPERATI NG INSTRUCTIONS
Preparing The Bell For Recording-
1. Place the recorder on a flat surface and
remove the eover. Make certain that the "Run-Stop"
control is in the "Stop" position and that the "Speed"
control is in the "Off" position.
2. Insert the A. C. power cord plug into a con-
venient 110-120 volt, 60 cycle A. C. outlet.
Threading The Tape-
1. Place a reel of rtA, wind tape on the supply
reelsupport (6) and an empty reel of the same size on
the taleup reel support (8).
2. Unwindabout two feet of tape. Hold a section
oftapestraightwith both hands and insert the tape into
the tape slot. Insert the free end of the tape into one
of the radialslots in the hub of the empty reel. Rotate
reel counter clockwise three of four turns to secure
and take up all slack between reels.
To Record From Microphone-
1. Turn recorder on by placing speed control
knob (1) in t}te speed position desired. Allow approxi-
mately 30 seconds for the unit to warm up. Insert the
microphone plug into the Mic. I input jack. Use Mic.
2 input jack only when using two microphones or when
mixing with Radio, Phono., or TV programs. If
microphone is set on a hard surface, place sponge
rubber or several thicknesses of cloth underneath it
to absorb any vibrations, Set record level before
recording by depressing the red record button and
observing the flash of the neon record level indicator.
While sound source is striking microphone, carefully
adjustthe volume control so thatthe levellamp flashes
on peak passages.
NOTE: Correct recording volume is very important.
If the neon level lamp flashes all the time,
the recordingwill be overloaded and distorted
on playback. If level lamp does not flash at
all, playback will be weak and contain high
background noise.
2. After level adjustment has been set, turn the
run-stop control (2) to "Run". Thetape is now moving
and any sound entering the microphone will be re-
corded on the tape. When recording is finished, turn
control (2) to "Stop".
To Record From Radio. Phono. Or TV-
Recordings can be made from a radio or tele-
vision reeeiver by placing the microphone near the
loudspeaker, howeverthis type of recording is usually
not satisfactory beeause of background noises picked
up by the microphone and lack of good quality. A
better recording can be made by connecting the "Radio"
inputof the recorderto the radio or TV voice coil ter-
minals, In the case of an AM-FM Tuner, connect to
the tuner output.
Dual Track Operation-
NOTE: Recordings are made on half the width of the
tape at one time. Since it is impossible to edit
and splice one "track" without affecting the
other, recordings which are to be edited should
be limited to one track.
l. After a reel of tape has been recorded, a
second track may be recorded on the same reel (without
rewinding) by removing the full reel from the right hand
spindle, turning it over, t}ten placing on the left hand
spindle. Placethe emptyreel onthe right hand spindle.
2. Rethreadthe tape andproceedwiththe record-
ing as previously described.
3. Afterthesecondtrack has been recorded, the
first track is ready to be played without rewinding, by
changing reels as described in Step #1 above.
To Rewind-
After a recording is made, tape maybe rewound
by pushing "Rewindrrknob downpositively. Itwill lock
in position Fo it is unnecessary to hold down. When
desired portion of tape is rewound, push down and
release I'Fast Forwardrr knob. This will stop ttre tape.
When rewinding a complete or large portion of a reel,
it is better to take tape out of slot and run straight
across from reel to reel. Thissaves wearonthe head
and is somewhat faster since it eliminates the drag
set up by the tape running through the head slot.
To Play A Recording-
l. To play back recordings, place reels on reel
supports and tlread as previously described. Turn
the speed control pointer (1) to the correct speed; this
alsosupplies power tothe motor and amplifier. Plaee
the run- stop pointer (2) in the "Run" position and adjust
the "Volume" and "Tone" controls for desired listening
level. If speed of tape is unknown, the speed control
pointer (l) can beturned afterthe unitis playing. After
the recordings have been played, return the run-stop
pointer (2) to the "Stop" position. This releases the
pressure roller (22) from the capstan and stops t}e
tape.
2. After the first track has been played, the
second track may be played, without rewinding, by turn-
ing the reels over and placing them on opposite reel
platforms. This may be done at any time during
playback.
NOTE: When recordings are played back thru the
built-in speaker, remove anyphone plug which
may be inserted in either the External Speaker
or High-Z output jacks. These jacks, when
used, disconnect the built-in speaker.
Fast Forward-
In playback, it is sometimes desirable to skip
portions of tape to a particular spot. To do this, push
down and hold "Fast Forward" knob until tape arrives
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