Akai GX-630D Operator's Manual

eee PRECAUTIONS
Your machine requires constant voltage for optimum
performance, If voltage and cycle change is necessary,
refer to VOLTAGE AND CYCLE CONVERSION pro-
cedure.
As dirty or magnetized heads become the source of loss
of sound, sound ‘drop-out, distortion, and other
recording and playback failures, the heads should be
kept clean and demagnetized at all times.
recorded. A test recording is recommended before
making a final recording.
* Akai LN—150—7 or Scotch #211 Low Noise Tape is
considered standard for this machine. The use of regular
tape is not recommended.
Set to Wide Range position only when using special wide
range tape of a grade higher than low noise tape.
As tapes which have not been used for a period of time
may have become sticky, run tape 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
Company, Tokyo, Japan.
* Place machine on a flat level surface and operate in
either a vertical or horizontal position.
* Do not place anything on top of the unit which will
obstruct the ventilator.
* If the sound sources are so far away from the micro-
phones that the input level controls must be turned to
maximum, some hum or noise will inevitably be
STEREO
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Track 1 BN Stereoti- Tracki us
2 R= 2 NW R24
3 MN Stereo Ri 3 Ri
4 = 4 E oe
E——T
MONAURAL
Track 1 N v:— O E
2 a=
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4 2-4
CJ r-——I
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Track 1 Mono 1--
2 = E
3 3=
4 2=
| = oO
4-TRACK STEREO RECORDING AND
PLAYBACK SYSTEM
Stereo recording requires the simultaneous use of two
tracks. For stereo operation, depress both Recording
Switches. The first stereo recording takes place on tracks 1
and 3, and the second on tracks 2 and 4 after the reels have
been inverted.
The first stereo playback takes place on tracks 1 and 3, and
the second on tracks 2 and 4 after the reels have been
inverted,
4-TRACK MONAURAL RECORDING AND
PLAYBACK SYSTEM
4-track monaural recording sequence is 1-4-3-2. For
monaural operation, depress the left Recording Switch. The
first recording takes place on track 1 and second on track 4
after the reels have been inverted,
For recording on Tracks 3 and 2, depress the right
Recording Switch. The third recording takes place on track
3, and the fourth on track 2 after the reels have been
inverted.
4-track monaural playback sequence is also 1-4-3-2, but if
monaural recordings have been made on both the left and
right channels of the tape, set the left or right output level
control of the external amplifier to minimum at playback
time so that only the desired channel is audible.
* Do not depress the Recording Switches for playback.

Akai GX-630D Specifications

General

Track System	4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural system
Reel Size	up to 10.5 inch reel
Wow and Flutter	0.06% (7 1⁄2 ips)
Signal to Noise Ratio	58dB
Output	0.775V
Type	Reel-to-reel tape deck
Heads	3 (erase, record, playback)
Motor	2 x reel, 1 x capstan
Tape Speeds	3 3⁄4 ips, 7 1⁄2 ips