Akai GX-230D Operator's Manual

TAPE SPLICING AND EDITING
Cut
tape
diagonally
with
an
overlap
so
that
the
ends
are
lined
up
(cutting
on
diagonal
eliminates
detection’
of
splice
in
recording).
Cover
aligned
ends
with
splicing
tape.
Press
firmly
exerting
pressure
to
secure
ends
evenly.
Trim
off
excess
splicing
tape,
cutting
into
tape
very
slightly.
This
eliminates
the
possibility
of
a
sticky
splice.
For
smooth
and
easy
tape
splicing,
Akai's
portable
tape
splicer,
Model
AS-3
is recommended.
TAPE ERASING
Any signal information previously recorded on a tape will be erased
automatically as a new recording is made on the same tape. For
erasing only, thread the tape and set machine to recording mode.
No plugs should be connected to the input jacks and recording
input level controls should be set to minimum.
TECHNICAL DATA
Track System ........ 4 track 2 channel stereo system
Reel Capacity .. Up to 7” reel
TapeSpeed .......... 7-1/2 and 3-3/4 ips (£0.7%)
Wow and Flutter ...... Less than 0.06% RMS at 7-1/2 ips;
Less than 0.08% at 3-3/4 ips
. 30 Hz to 23,000 Hz (+3 dB) at 7-1/2 ips
using AKAI LN-150-7 Tape.
30 Hz to 19,000 Hz (+3 dB) at 3-3/4 ips
using AKAI LN-150-7 Tape.
Distortion: 2: scans eus Less than 1% (1,000 Hz “0” VU)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ... Better than 60 dB (measured via tape
with peak recording level of +6 VU)
Frequency Response .
Erase Ratio «esee Better than 70 dB.
Bias Frequency zen 100 KHz
Heads. «xe a5 atre (3): One GX Forward Playback,
One GX Reverse Playback, One
combination GX Recording/
Erase Head
MOTORS. caso roti ois (3): One AC Servo Motor for capstan
drive, Two eddy current motors for
reel drive
Fast Forward and Rewind
STILE ore eese 75 sec. using a 1,200 ft. tape
Output Jacks ........ Line (2): 0.775V ("0'" VU) (Required
load impedance: more than 20 K ohms)
Phone(1): 30 mV
Speaker(2): Continuous power output:
7 watts per channel minimum RMS at
8 ohms load impedance from 100 Hz to
20,000 Hz, both channels fully driven
to rated per channel power with no
more than 3?6 total harmonic distortion.
Input&acks
..:22—
2
ee
Microphone(2):
0.3
mV/4.7
K
ohms
Line (2): 70 mV
Diti Jaeke i5 ede . 0.5 V/3 mV
Semi Conductors GX-230: Transistors 41, Diodes 32,
ICs 2
GX-230D: Transistors 41, Diodes 28
U.S.A. and Canada (CSA, UL, and LA)
Models: 120V, 60 Hz only; CEE Models:
220V, 50 Hz only; Other Models: 100V
to 240V, 50/60 Hz (Switchable)
.. GX-230: 120W; GX-230D: 90W
Power Requirements ...
Power Consumption
Dimensions .......... 440(W) x 395(H) x 205(D) mm
(17.3 x 15.6 x 8.1")
Weight: esee GX-230: 16.7 kg (36.7 Ibs.)
GX-230D: 15.2 kg (33.4 Ibs.)
Specifications
determined
with
Scotch
#211
tape
unless
other-
wise noted.
For improvement purposes, specifications and design are subject
to change without notice.
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Akai GX-230D Specifications

General

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