Akai GX-230D Operator's Manual

CONTROLS
INTRODUCTION
Your
ALL
GX
HEAD
unit
is
constructed
of
the
very
finest
materials
and
incorporates
the
very
latest
in
recording
and
playback
techniques.
This model employs a 3-motor system including an AC Servo
motor
for
direct
capstan
drive.
This
new
system
assures
perfectly
stable
motor
revolutions
and
tape
speed.
The
precision
mechanisms
of
this
machine
matches
the
famous
wear-free
GX
Head
character-
istics
for
unequalled
performance.
Thus,
with
proper
care,
your
unit
will
give
you
many
years
of
service.
We,
therefore,
urge
you
to
READ
THIS
MANUAL
CAREFULLY
prior
to
operation.
REEL RETAINER (Left)
SUPPLY REEL TABLE
HEAD COVER
Houses
GX
Forward
Playback,
GX
Reverse
Playback,
and
Combination
GX
Recording/Erase
Heads.
TENSION ARM/SENSING POLE.
Provides
proper
tension
for
smooth
tape
travel.
Also
functions
as
a
sensing
pole
for
automatic
reverse
(Refer
to
Automatic
and
Manual
Reverse).
IMPEDANCE ROLLER:
POWER SWITCH:
TAPE MONITOR SWITCH
To
monitor
recorded
signals
or
for
playback,
set
to
TAPE
position,
and
to
monitor
program
source,
set to SOURCE
position.
Monitoring
during
recording
cannot
be
accomplished
when
using
the
DIN
Jack.
HEADPHONE JACK
Accomodates
stereo
headphones
of
8
ohms
impedance.
MICROPHONE JACKS (Left/Right)
TAPE SPEED SWITCH:
VOLUME
CONTROLS
(Left/Right)
(GX-230D
OUTPUT
LEVEL
CON-
TROL)
Adjusts
output
level at playback
time.
TAPE SELECTOR SWITCH
LOW NOISE: Set to this position when using Low Noise Tape.
WIDE RANGE: Set to this position when using Wide Range Tape.
* — Scotch #211 Low Noise Tape is considered standard for this machine.
The use of regular tape is not recommended.
Set
to
Wide
Range
position
only
when
using
special
Wide
Range
Tape
of a grade higher than Low Noise Tape.
AC CORD.
UNIVERSAL VOLTAGE SELECTOR (CEE, CSA, UL and LA models not
equipped with this facility)
Offers six selections of AC voltage for worldwide operation. (Refer to
VOLTAGE CONVERSION procedure).
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INDEX COUNTER AND RESET BUTTON
Provides an easy reference for quickly locating positions on the tape. To
reset to 0000", depress Reset Button.
PINCH ROLLER
Presses against capstan to transport tape.
TAPE GUIDE
RECORDING (REC) KEY
Depress this key and the PLAY Key simultaneously to effect recording
mode.
REEL RETAINER (Right)
TAKE UP REEL TABLE
REWIND -a-a KEY
Rewinds tape at high speed.
RECORDING INDICATOR LAMP
Lights when the REC Key is depressed.
STOP EEH KEY
Depress to stop tape travel.
TENSION ARM/AUTOMATIC STOP LEVER
Provides even tension for smooth tape travel. Also functions as Automatic
Stop
Lever
(At
the
end
of
the
tape,
or
if
the
tape
is
accidentally
broken,
this
lever
drops,
activating
the
automatic
stop
mechanism
and
reel
movement
is
stopped).
MANUAL REVERSE BUTTONS
Depress to reverse tape direction during playback.
PLAY KEY
Advances tape for recording or playback mode.
FAST FORWARD &-»- KEY
Forwards tape at high speed.
MICROPHONE INPUT LEVEL CONTROLS (Left/Right)
Controls microphone input volume. Adjust while observing VU Meters.
LINE
INPUT
LEVEL
CONTROLS
(Left/Right)
Controls
line
input
volume.
Adjust
while
observing
VU
Meters.
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Tiri
PAUSE SWITCH
Depress to temporarily suspend tape travel during recording or playback.
Especially convenient for editing tape. Simply depress when a certain
portion of the program is not desired.
* — Pause Control does not function during Fast Forward or Rewind Mode.
CAPSTAN
VU
METERS
(Left/Right)
Indicates recording and playback levels. Normal recording should not exceed
“Or MU.
SPEAKER
JACKS
(Left/Right)
(Model
GX-230
only)
CYCLE
CHANGE
SWITCH
(CEE,
CSA,
UL
and
LA
models
not
equipped
with this facility)
Set to 50 Hz or 60 Hz position according to area power source.
DIN JACK
Enables inter-connection with an external amplifier through a single Din
connection cord.
* Monitoring during recording cannot be accomplished when using the
DIN Jack.
LINE INPUT JACKS
Connects to outputs of external source.
LINE OUTPUT JACKS (Left/Right)
Connects to tape inputs of external amplifier or recorder.

Akai GX-230D Specifications

General

Brand	Akai
Model	GX-230D
Category	Tape Deck
Language	English