Akai GX-77

Tape Editing
This is a 4 track deck but please follow the procedure below for editing
a tape which has a recording in only one direction. If you intend to
splice a tape which has recordings in both directions, please remember
that the cut on one side will affect the other’s recording continuity.
Marking The Beginning Of A Program
Please raise the head cover during this operation.
1.
Playback
the
tape
and
monitor
through
headphones
or
speakers.
Press
the
PAUSE
(@
B)
button
at
the
desired
point.
2. Press down the CUE/REVIEW lever.
3.
Turn
both
the
reels
by
hand
until
the
blank
portion
between
songs
is
reached.
4. Once the correct position has been reached, take the portion of tape
at the middle of the playback head and mark it with a dermatograph
available on the market. This is now the beginning of the program.
* Please do not mix up the forward and reverse playback heads.
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Playback
Sensing
pin
GX
head
Erase head
Recording Recording
GX head GX head
Playback GX head Erase head = Sensing pin
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Reverse Forward
Tape Splicing
1. After marking the position place the marked portion into the
groove on the standard accessory splicing block.
* The marker should be over the center of the slanted groove.
2. Place the tape to be connected over it and cut into the groove as
shown.
3. Remove the excess tape and affix the splicing tape. Rub firmly
with a finger to prevent the splicing tape from coming off.
* Only use splicing tape for joining tapes.
4. Remove the tape from the block and remove the excess splicing tape.
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When
a
recorded
tape
has
broken
match
the
ends
and
repair
With
splicing tape.
*
The
tape
may
be
cut
with
scissors
but
it
will
adversely
affect
the
recording if magnetized scissors are used.
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