Akai GX-266D Operator's Manual

Although this machine is a 4-Track Deck, the following
operations should be carried out when editing tape by
effecting One-way Recording.
Thorough attention should be paid in cutting tape recorded
on both sides as it may result in cutting the program pre-
recorded on the opposite side midway.
MARKING THE START OF PROGRAM SOURCE
The following operations can be made easier by removing
the Head Cover and laying this machine down.
1, At the beginning of the tape, set the Tape Counter to
“0000”.
. While playing the tape and monitoring it, push down and
lock the Pause Lever in the direction of the arrow at
a suitable point.
3. Turn the reels on both sides by hand and locate a dis-
continuation point between the program and the No-
Signal portion.
4. When the exact position has been located, mark the tape
on or near the playback head with a dermatograph
(marketed), or the like.
Do not mistake the position of the Forward Playback Head
with that of the Reverse Playback Head.
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Playback GX Head
After marking the desired connection point, cut the tape
at the mark using an AKAI Tape Splicer (Editing Kit
SK-400: Soild separately by AKAI).
1. Overlap tape ends to be connected and cut tape.
2, Attach Splicing Tape (sold separately) to the place that
has been cut and rub thoroughly with finger to prevent
the Splicing Tape from coming off.
3. Tape connection is completed by cutting excessive
portion of splicing tape with Tape Splicer.
@ When a recorded tape has torn apart due to wear, etc.,
match the ends and connect them using Splicing Tape.
@ The tape may be cut with scissors, but it will adversely
affect recording when magnetized scissors are used.
@ For further details, refer to Instructions for Editing Kit,
SK-400.
ERASING OF PRE-RECORDED TAPE
To erase recorded program, either disconnect the recording
input connection cord of this machine, or put machine
in RECORDING mode with Recording Input Level Control
tuned to minimum. Recording will be erased for the portion
of tape that has traveled.
* Since in the RECORDING mode, a new program source will
be recorded while simultaneously erasing the pre-recorded
program, erasing is not necessary prior to such recordings.
MIXING RECORDING
This is the method in which Recording is carried out while
simultaneously mixing the Line Input with the Microphone
Input.
@ Regulate the recording input level of the microphone
input by the Microphone Input Control, with the Micro-
phone plug inserted into the Microphone Jack (MIC)
of this machine.
® Regarding the Line Input, connection is to be made
either to the FM Tuner, Tape Deck (direct connection
to Line-In Jack is possible), or Record Player (to be
made through Pre/Main Amplifiers, or Receiver).
Regarding connection, refer to the following drawing and
to the drawing shown on Page 6.
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FOLLOW-UP RECORDING
Start at a point before recording is to begin. Depress For-
ward Button (or Reverse Button) and let the tape run. At
the point recording is desired, while still depressing the
Forward Button (or Reverse Button), depress Recording
Button. Confirm here that this will cause the Recording
Indicator Lamp to illuminate in red. (Naturally, the
machine cannot be put in a RECORDING mode unless the
Recording Lever has been positioned ON.)
Although Follow-Up Recording requires some practice, it
is the most recommended method for Recording Start,
as the machine is put into the RECORDING mode solely
by electrical changeover operation from a state where tape
travel has been stabilized.
This Follow-Up Recording is even more effective when
using unused tape, or tape from which a program has been
erased.

Akai GX-266D Specifications

General

Brand	Akai
Model	GX-266D
Category	Tape Deck
Language	English