Akai GX-230 Operator's Manual

OPERATING PRE TIONS
* Your machine requires constant voltage for optimum perform-
ance. If voltage change is necessary, refer to VOLTAGE
CONVERSION procedure.
As dirty or magnetized heads become the source of loss of
sound, sound drop-out, distortion, and other recording and
playback failures, the heads should be kept clean and de-
magnetized at all times.
Place machine on a flat level surface and operate in either a
vertical or horizontal position.
Do not place unit near appliances etc. which generate noise.
Avoid using your machine in extremely hot and humid or dusty
places.
Do not block the ventilator.
For clear sound, avoid over-level recording. Normal recording is
^9 NU.
If the sound sources are so far away from the microphones that
the input level controls must be turned to maximum, some hum
or noise will inevitably be recorded. A test recording is
recommended before making a final recording.
Scotch #211 Low Noise Tape is standard for this machine. The
use of regular tape is not recommended.
Set Tape Selector Switch to Wide Range position only when
using special wide range tape of a grade higher than low noise
tape.
As tapes which have not been used for a period of time may
have become sticky, run tape once before using.
Always store tapes in a cool, dry place.
Proper tape tension and automatic stop, cannot be effected if
the tape is not threaded through the Tension Arm/Automatic
Stop Lever. Refer to Tape Loading.
If your machine will not record or playback, check input and
output connections and controls and position of Pause Switch.
Should there be a problem with your machine, write down the
model and serial numbers and all pertinent data regarding warranty
coverage as well as a clear description of the existing trouble and
contact your nearest authorized Akai Service Station or the Service
Department of Akai Company, Tokyo, Japan.
VOLTAGE AND CYCLE CONVERSION
(CEE, CSA, UL and LA models are not equipped with
Voltage and Cycle conversion apparatus.)
VOLTAGE
pum oltage
Selector Plug
Fuse
Pn Post
Your
machine
is
equipped
with
a
universal
voltage
selector
offering
six
selections
of
voltage
from
100V
to
240V
AC.
Voltage
is
preset
at
the
factory
according
to
destination.
However,
the
operator
is
requested
to
reconfirm
setting
and,
if
necessary,
readjust
as
follows:
(1)DISCONNECT
POWER
CORD
and
remove
the
Fuse
Post
by
screwing
in
direction
of
arrow.
(2)Remove
the
Voltage
Selector
Plug
and
reinsert
so
that
proper
area
voltage
shows
through
the
plug
cut-out.
(3)Change
fuse
to
correspond
with
fuse
post.
(Refer
to
standard
accessory
spare
fuse
tag
instructions
for
proper
fuse).
To maintain optimum performance and prolong the life of your
machine, it is important that the line voltage be held within 1096 of
standard area voltage
CYCLES
Correct tape speed cannot be attained if the Cycle Change Switch
is not properly positioned. Set to 50 or 60 Hz position according to
area power source.
TAPE LOADING
Place a full reel of tape on the Supply Reel Table and an empty
reel on the Take-Up Reel Table. Thread the tape as illustrated by
the dotted lines in the figure. Lock reels into place with Reel
Retainers provided on reel shafts.
* Be sure to thread tape through Tension Arm/Automatic Stop
Lever.
TAPE SPEED SELECTION
This model operates at 7-1/2 and 3-3/4 ips tape speed. Select
desired speed with Tape Speed Switch.
Stereo recording time using an 1,800 ft. tape is 3 hrs. at 3-3/4 ips
and 1-1/2 hrs. at 7-1/2 ips.
4-TRACK RECORDING/PLAYBACK SYSTEM
This model employs a 4-track, 2-channel stereo recording and
playback system.
STEREO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
STEREO
|
Track
1
B
Steene
Track
1
cS
2
R2—
2
E
R2-—
3
B
Stereo
RI
3
RI
=>
4 La 4 | | w=
SJ [zou]
Stereo recording and playback requires the simultaneous use of
two tracks. The first stereo recording and playback takes place on
tracks 1 and 3. The second playback takes place on tracks 2 and 4
after the machine has been set to reverse playback mode or the
reels have been inverted. To record on tracks 2 and 4, invert reels.
* This model does not record in reverse direction.
AUTOMATIC
&
MANUAL
REVERSE
PLAYBACK
This model features automatic and manual reverse playback which
eliminates the trouble of inverting reels by hand. For automatic
reverse (from forward to reverse playback), simply apply about a
3/A" (2 cm) piece of sensing foil to the outside of the tape at

Akai GX-230 Specifications

General

Brand	Akai
Model	GX-230
Category	Tape Deck
Language	English