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Akai GX-280 User Manual

Akai GX-280
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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
3-HEAD
3-MOTOR
AUTOMATIC
REVERSE
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TAPE
RECORDER
THIS
MANUAL
IS
ALSO
APPLICABLE
TO
MODEL
GX-280D
STEREO
TAPE
DECK
AKAI.
-AKAIL.
MANUFACTURED
&
DISTRIBUTED
BY
AKAI
ELECTRIC
CO.,
LTD./AKAI
TRADING
CO.,
LTD.
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Akai GX-280 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Signal to Noise Ratio58dB
Track System4-track, 2-channel stereo system
Frequency Response30Hz to 22kHz at 7½ ips
Output0.775V
Semiconductors34 x transistors

Summary

Controls

Front Panel Controls

Details the various controls located on the front panel of the GX-280 tape recorder.

Back Panel Controls

Describes the various connectors and switches found on the rear panel of the GX-280 tape recorder.

Operating Instructions

Tape Loading

Instructions on how to thread the tape onto the reel tables and through the automatic shut-off lever.

Tape Speed Selection

Guide to selecting the correct tape speed (19 cm/sec or 9.5 cm/sec) for operation.

Pause Control

Explanation of how to momentarily stop tape movement during recording or playback.

Automatic Stop & Shut-Off

Details the automatic stop and power shut-off features at the end of the tape.

Fast Forward & Rewind

Instructions for using the fast forward and rewind functions to advance tape quickly.

Direct Function Change Control

Highlights the unit's automatic function change system for easy mode switching.

Monitoring

Guidance on monitoring program source during recording using the Monitor Switch.

Remote Control

Information on connecting and using an optional remote control unit for operation.

Playback

Stereo Playback

Steps for performing stereo playback using pre-recorded tapes.

Monaural Playback

Steps for performing monaural playback on tracks 1/4 or 3/2.

Recording

Stereo Recording

Procedure for recording audio in stereo mode using microphones or line input.

Monaural Recording

Procedure for recording audio in monaural mode on specified tracks.

Recording from External Amplifier

How to record audio from an external amplifier or tuner.

Recording from Turntable

Instructions for recording audio directly from a turntable.

Tape Dubbing

Process for transferring audio from one tape recorder to another.

Sound-On-Sound Recording

Technique for layering multiple recordings onto a single track.

Sound Mixing

Method for mixing microphone and line input signals for recording.

Tape Splicing & Editing

Guide to cutting and joining tape segments for editing.

Tape Erasing

Procedure for erasing previously recorded signals from a tape.

Head Demagnetizing

Importance and method of demagnetizing recording/playback heads periodically.

Playback Using Model GX-280D Tape Deck

Stereo Playback

Steps for stereo playback when using the GX-280D as a tape deck with an external amplifier.

Monaural Playback

Steps for monaural playback using the GX-280D as a tape deck with an external amplifier.

Technical Data

Standard Accessories

Optional Accessories

List of optional accessories available for the GX-280/GX-280D.

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