Akai GX-280D-SS

4-track 4-channel stereo
1 —— Front CH left
1 — Rear CH left
3 — Front CH right
4 + № Rear CH right
4-track 2-channel stereo
1 pe Left CH
2 [ «— Right CH
SideA © mne | Right CH
-4— sides — 4 HEEP
TAPE SELECTOR SWITCH
Depress Tape Selector Switch when using Akai S.R.T.
(super range tape) or other make low noise tape. This
feature brings out the maximum response of low noise tape
and works to change the recording equalization according
to the tape. Although the GX-280D-SS exhibits a good
frequency response with regular tape, this is further
extended with low noise tape.
TAPE SPEED SELECTION
This model operates on two tape speeds; i.e., 7-1/2 and
3-3/4 ips. Simply depress 7-1/2 or 3-3/4 Tape Speed
Selector Switch according to desired speed. Recording time
using an 1800 ft. tape : (2-channel stereo) 3 hrs. at 3-
3/4ips and 1-1/2 hrs. at 7-1/2ips. (4-channel stereo)
1-1/2 hrs. at 3-3/4 ips. and 3/4 hrs. at 7-1/2 ips.
4-TRACK RECORDING/PLAYBACK SYSTEM
The GX-280D-SS employs a 4-track system which can be
used for either 4-channel or 2-channel stereo recording and
playback. Select system with the Stereo Selector on front
panel.
4-CHANNEL STEREO RECORDING/PLAYBACK
4-channel stereo recording and playback requires the simul-
taneous use of all 4-tracks in one direction. Set Stereo
Selector to 4-CH position and use front and rear channel
controls.
2-CHANNEL STEREO RECORDING/PLAYBACK
2-channel stereo recording and playback requires the
simultaneous use of two tracks. Set Stereo Selector to 2-CH
position and use only front channel controls. The first
stereo recording (playback) takes place on tracks 1 and 3
and the second on tracks 2 and 4 after the reels have been
inverted.
TAPE LOADING
1. Place a full reel of tape on the Supply Reel Table and
an empty reel on the Take-Up Reel Table.
2. Lock reel into place pulling tip of retainer on reel shaft
outward and turning to left or right.
3. Unwind about a 75 cm length of tape from the supply
reel and then thread tape properly as shown by the
dotted lines in the figure.
4. Insert end of tape in slot of empty reel and wind tape
around the reel hub two or three times.
5. Continue winding tape onto take-up reel until all tape
slack has been taken up.
DIRECT FUNCTION CHANGE CONTROL SYSTEM
A completely automatic function change control system is
employed in this model for easy and speedy change of
operating modes. The necessity of depressing the Stop
Button before changing modes is eliminated.
FAST FORWARD & REWIND
To effect fast forward or rewind, depress Fast Forward or
Rewind Button on control panel. Use Stop Button to stop
fast forward or rewind operation.
AUTOMATIC STOP & SHUT-OFF
When the tape comes to the end or is accidentally broken,
the Automatic Shut-Off Lever is released and reel move-
ment is stopped. If the Automatic Shut-Off Button is
depressed, when the Shut-Off Lever is released, the power
of the entire unit is cut off.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
*
Your machine requires constant voltage for optimum
performance. The GX-280DSS is equipped with a
Universal Voltage Selector and Cycle Conversion
Switch. Voltage and Cycles are preset at the factory
according to destination, However, you are requested
to confirm setting before attempting operation and
if necessary, readjust as indicated on page 14 of this
manual, If your local power source is unknown, please
ask your nearest electric company for correct voltage
and cycles,
As dirty heads and magnetized heads become the
source of loss of sound, distortion, sound drop-out,
and other recording and playback failures, the heads
must be kept clean and demagnetized at al! times.
Do not place anything on top of your machine which
will obstruct the ventilator.
Place machine on a flat horizontal surface and operate
HOW TO USE THE PAUSE BUTTON
For momentarily suspending tape travel during recording or
playback, depress Pause Button. Pause control is especially
useful for editing tapes. Simply depress when certain
portions of the program are not desired. After being de-
pressed, the Pause Button can be locked into position by
turning in direction of arrow.
* Pause control is also useful for starting recording smoothly and
quickly. Depress Pause Button and set recorder to recording
mode. Depress SOURCE Monitor Switch and adjust and balance
recording input level while observing VU Meters. When an
optimum level has been determined, simply release Pause Button
and begin recording.
* Pause control does not function during fast forward or rewind
mode.
HOW TO USE THE INDEX COUNTER
Model GX-280D-SS is equipped with a handy 4-digit Index
Counter for easy indexing. This provides an easy reference
for quickly locating positions on the tape. For resetting,
simply depress Reset Button.
REMOTE CONTROL
All operating functions of the GX-280D-SS can be remote
controlled with Akai Remote Control unit RC-16 (optional
accessory). Plug into socket provided on rear panel.
either horizontally or vertically.
* If the sound sources are so far away from the
microphones that the recording level controls must be
turned up to maximum, some hum or noise will
inevitably be recorded. A test recording is recom-
mended before attempting a final recording.
Use good quality tapes. New tape gives best results.
As tapes which have not been used fora period of time
may have become sticky, run once before using.
* Always store tapes in a cool, dry place.
Should there be a problem with your machine, write down
the model and serial numbers and all pertinent data
regarding warranty coverage as well as a clear description of
the existing trouble and contact your nearest authorized
Akai
Service
Station
or
the
Service
Department
of
Akai
Electric Company, Tokyo, Japan.