Akai GX-230D Operator's Manual

desired reversing point.
For manual reverse in either direction, operate Manual Reverse
Buttons at any time during playback.
DIRECT FUNCTION CHANGE CONTRO
This machine features direct function change from Play or
Recording mode to F. Forward or Rewind and between F.
Forward and Rewind. i
* Depress STOP Key to stop F. Forward or Rewind.
STEREO PLAYBACK
Make necessary connections as shown in CONNECTING DIA-
GRAM and load a pre-recorded tape.
. Turn on Power Switch.
. Set Monitor Switch to TAPE position.
. Select tape speed.
. Depress PLAY Key to begin playback.
. Adjust Volume Controls (GX-230D Output Level Control) and
external amplifier controls.
. Depress Manual Reverse Button -æ for playback of tracks 2-4.
Because Model GX-230 is equipped with a built-in amplifier, a
pair of speakers is all that is necessary for playback. However,
this model can also be connected to a pair of speakers through
an external amplifier in the same way as Model GX-230D (Refer
to CONNECTING DIAGRAM).
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STEREO RECORDING
Make
necessary
connections
as
shown
in
CONNECTING
DIA-
GRAM and load a tape (New tape gives best results).
A. Turn on Power Switch.
B. Select tape speed.
C. Set Tape Selector Switch according to tape being used. (Refer
to
Tape
Selector
Switch
under
CONTROLS).
D.
With
Reset
Button,
set
Index
Counter
to
“0000”.
(Provides
an
easy
reference
for
locating
positions
on
the
tape).
E.
Set
Tape
Monitor
Switch
to
SOURCE
position.
F.
Depress
Recording
(REC)
Key.
(Recording
Indicator
Lamp
will
light).
G.
Adjust
and
balance
input
level
with
appropriate
Input
Level
Controls.
H.
When
an
optimum
recording
level
has
been
determined,
while
holding
the
REC
Key
at
depressed
position,
depress
PLAY
Key
to begin
recording.
.
Invert
reels
to
record
on
tracks
2-4.
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Dual Monitoring (comparing signals being recorded with source)
can be accomplished by switching the Tape Monitor Switch to
and from TAPE and SOURCE positions. This enables more
precise adjustment of input level for professional recording
results.
Caution: Monitoring during recording cannot be accomplished when
using the Din Jack.
*
For Microphone and Line Mixing, connect microphones to
Microphone Jacks and other source to Line Input Jacks. Adjust
microphone
input
with
Microphone
Recording
Level
Controls
and line input with Line Input Level Controls.
ABSENTEE
RECORDING
(timer
recording)
By
using
an
external
timer,
absentee
recording
can
be
accomplished
with
this
machine,
Load
a
tape
for
recording,
avoiding
tape
slack.
Adjust
input
level
following
recording
procedure
and,
with
the
Power
Switch
turned
ON
and
the
REC
and
PLAY
Keys
locked
into
recording
mode
positions,
set
timer,
following
manufacturer's
instructions.
If timer
is set to coincide
with
source
timing,
the
recorder
will
automatically
begin
recording
according
to
setting.
*
This
machine
features
Automatic
Stop
which
is
effected
at
the
end
of
the
tape
(The
Tension
Arm/Automatic
Stop
Lever
drops
and
the
automatic
stop
mechanism
is
activated
to
stop
reel
movement).
EAD CLEANING
While GX Heads do not require a great deal of cleaning, if old tape
which has been spliced, etc. is used, head cleaning is recommended.
It is especially important that the heads be clean prior to recording.
Remove head cover and clean the heads with a cotton swab stick
which has been dipped in Akai Cleaning Fluid (from Head Cleaning
Kit HC-500). Also clean the pinch roller, capstan shaft, and tape
guides, etc. over which the tape travels.
* |f Akai Cleaning Fluid is not available, use alcohol. Do not use
other chemical cleaners as the rubber parts will deteriorate.
HEAD DEMAGNETIZING
Normally,
the
steel
pole
pieces
which
form
part
of
the
recording
and playback
head become slightly magnetized.
The effect of
magnetization
is
considerable
drop-out
and
noise.
Therefore,
it
is
recommended
that
head
demagnetizing
be
performed
periodically.
This can be accomplished
with a bulk Head Demagnetizer
by
bringing the prongs of the demagnetizer
close to the heads and
making several small circular motions over all head surface areas as
well as the head housing.
*
Be
sure
to
cut
off
the
power
of
the
unit
prior
to
demagnetizing
the heads.
Avoid switching the demagnetizer on and off near the head
block area or VU Meters.
Do not use magnetized tools in the vicinity of the heads.

Akai GX-230D Specifications

General

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