Akai GX-280 User Manual

4-TRACK RECORDING & PLAYBACK SYSTEM
The GX-280(D) employs a 4-track system which can be
used for either stereo or monaural. Select desired track(s)
with the Track Selector provided on the front panel.
STEREO RECORDING & PLAYBACK
SIEREU
=] = ——
‘rack 7 E Stereo L1 “=P Track 1 a
2 R2<— 2 E R24
a 3 ff Stereo Ri => 3 Ri—
4 La 4 | La
a | SEER
Stereo recording and playback requires the simultaneous
use of two tracks. For stereo operation, set Track Selector
to STEREO position. The first stereo playback and
recording takes place on tracks 1 and 3. The second
playback takes place on tracks 2 and 4, after the machine
has been set to reverse mode or the reels have been
inverted. To record on tracks 2 and 4 invert reels.
MONAURAL RECORDING & PLAYBACK
1 eS] es |
Track 1 | Mono 1 = = O
2 4
2 O fo ci
4 2—
= BS
a | pasar | 4 C1
Track 1 Mono 1 =>
2 rl] 1 7 | |
3 3
4 2 <=
= —
Fig, 3
Monaural recording and playback track sequence is 1-4-3-2.
1. Set Track Sclector to LEFT position. The first monaural
recording and playback takes place on track 1, and the
second on track 4 after the reels have been inverted.
2. Invert reels.
3. Set Track Selector to RIGHT position. The third
monaural recording and playback lakes place on track 3,
and the fourth on track 2 after the reels have been
inverted.
Model GX-280(D) does not record in reverse direction. For reverse
playback, use sensing tape for automatic reverse or the Reverse
Button provided on the front panel for manual reverse (or invert
reels).
VOLTAGE & CYCLE CONVERSION
Fig. 4
Voltage
Your equipment is normally adjusted to operate as per
voltage and cycles printed on the rear panel of your unit.
However, the operator is requested to check the previously
set voltage and cycle setting prior to operation. If readjust-
ment is necessary, please proceed as follows :
1. Remove the Fuse Post by turning it counter-clockwise.
Remove the Voltage Selector Plug and reset to area
voltage. The Voltage Selector is a rotable plug-in type
offering six selections: 100/110/120/200/220/240 V
AC,
. Change fuse according to voltage :
(GX-280): 100 Vto 120V2A 125 V
200 V to 240 V 1.5 A 250 V
(GX-280D): 100 Vto 120 V15A125V
200 V to 240 V1A250V
Caution : Be sure to disconnect the power cord hefore attempting
to readjust the voltage. To maintain optimum perfor-
mance and to prolong the lite of your machine it is
imperative that the line voltage be held within 10%
deviation of standard area voltage.
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Cycles
Correct tape speed cannot be obtained if the Cycle
Conversion Switch located on rear panel is not properly set.
For 50 Hz operation, set Switch to 50 Hz, and for 60 Hz
operation, set to 60 Hz position.
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Akai GX-280 Specifications

General

Brand	Akai
Model	GX-280
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English