Akai GX-266D Operator's Manual

WE
THANK
YOU
VERY
MUCH
FOR
YOUR
PURCHASE
OF
OUR
AKAI
GX-266D.
By
employing
an
automatic
two-way
recording
mechanism
and
giving
full
play
to
the
advantages
of
the
4-track
system,
this
machine
enables
continuous
long-hour
recordings.
Being
designed
and
developed
to
allow
free
utilization
as
a
master
deck,
the
unit
is
equipped
with
many
functions
including
a
recording
mute
mechanism
with a timing lamp and a timer start switch.
Please
read
the
contents
of
this
Operator’s
Manual
carefully
before
operating
the
machine
to
give
full
play
to
all
the
functions
and
to
enjoy
the pleasure
of
tape
recording
to
the
utmost.
BEFORE OPERATING THE GX-266D
In installing this machine, care must be taken to avoid such
places as those shown below as they will cause disorders.
® Places exposed to heat radiated from heating appliances
or to direct sunshine
Places of high temperatures
Dusty places
Places subjected to vibrations
Places affected by magnetism
Precautions should also be taken with respect to the
following points.
© As this appliance is quite heavy, it will be dangerous in
the event it turns over,
@ Do not place heavy objects over the power cord, or
insert the cord in objects with pointed corners as it will
lead to damaging or disconnecting the cord, creating
serious danger.
© As unexpected troubles may result from metallic pieces
such as hair pins that has dropped inside the unit, do not
place such articles near the ventilator.
©@ Do not block the ventilator.
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ALWAYS KEEP HEADS CLEAN
The GX Heads not only have superior electromagnetic
preperties and durability but also have the feature of
repelling dust. However, the heads should always be cleaned
before making important recordings, especially when tapes
edited by splicing tapes are used.
To maintain stable tape travel, clean those places in the
neighborhood of the Capstan and Heads that come in
contact with the tape {ie., Tension Arm, Sensing Pin,
Capstan, Tape Guide, etc.) from time to time. Excessive
cleaning of the Pinch Roller should be avoided as the roller
is susceptible to corrosion by chemicals. (At an average
daily use of 1 hour, consider once-a-week cleaning to be
sufficient.)
MAKE [fT A PRACTICE TO DEMAGNETIZE
HEADS
Before recording or playback, make it a practice to
demagnetize heads.
Regarding the head-demagnetizing method, please refer to
Page 22.
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FEATURES
@ Automatic and manual reverse recordings and playbacks
are possible.
@ The Reverse Selector enables changeover among such
modes as automatic continuous playback, two-way
recording, two-way playback, one-way recording and
one-way playback.
© Since the 3-head system is adopted both for the forward
and reverse directions, simultaneous monitoring for both
directions is possible.
@ The GX Heads are used for both recording and playback.
© Adoption of the Direct Drive Center Capstan System by
built-in C.P.G. AC Servo-Motor.
® Use of light Feather-Touch Direct Function-Change
Mechanism for which system control is effected.
®@ Recording Mute Mechanism (REC MUTE) which offers
convenience when dubbing disc records. Equipped with
a Timing Lamp that flashes at approximately l-second
intervals during mute recording. Also provided with a
Timer Start Switch that offers convenience in absentee
recording, or in timed playback.
© Adoption of convenient Memory Marker for fade-in and
fade-out operations during recording, or for mixing
recordings.
@ Adoption of high-performance, large VU Meter that
allows full play of sophisticated recording techniques.
Forward Recording Head
Track i (left)
a Track 3 (right)
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Recording of Tape Side 1 Direction of tape travel
Reverse Recording Head
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Recording of Tape Side 2 Direction of tape travel
CURESEREEM denotes recorded track
Forward Recording Head
Track I (left)
i eee
—
Recording of Track 1 Direction of tape travel
Reverse Recording Head
Track 1 (left)
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' '
' ‘
4
‘ pa : Track 4 (left)
a
Recording of Track 4 Direction of tape travel
Forward Recording Head
Track 1 (left)
Track 3 (right)
:
IF
Track
4 (left)
—
Recording of Track 3 Direction of tape travel
Reverse Recording Head
Track 1 (left)
Track 2 (right)
Track 3 (right)
Track 4 (left)
Recording of Track 2 Direction of tape travel
(=F denotes recorded track.
+-TRACK, 2-CHANNEL RECORDING;PLAY-
BACK SYSTEM
In the 4-track system, the width of the tape is divided into
four and each one fourth can be used independently, while
in the 2-channel system, two tracks—one for the left
channel and one for the right—are used for a single
recording or playback. Track 1 and Track 3 are used
respectively for the left and right channels, whereas on the
reverse side, Track 4 and Track 2 are used respectively for
the left and right. In other words, two-way 2-channel
recording/ playback is possible with a single tape.
+TRACK MONAURAL RECORDING/PLAY-
BACK SYSTEM
Four tracks on the tape are used one by one in this system.
Generally, recording is made in the sequence of Track 1,
Track 4, Track 3 and Track 2. For Tracks 1 and 4, the
circuit of the LEFT channel will be actuated, whereas for
Tracks 3 and 2, that for the RIGHT channel will. Forward
and reverse playback or recording can be done twice. Thus,
four times as much materials can be recorded as on a one
track system.

Akai GX-266D Specifications

General

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