Akai GXC-760D

from Akai Head Cleaning Kit HC-500 or HC-550.
Also clean pinch wheel, capstan and other parts over
which the tape travels.
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* If Akai Cleaning Fluid is not available, use
alcohol. Do not use other chemical cleaners as
the rubber parts will deteriorate.
HEAD DEMAGNETIZING
Prolonged use of the machine will gradually build
up residual magnetism on the heads. The effect
of magnetization is that it causes a considerable
drop in high frequency respoñse and introduces
noise into your recordings. It is therefore, recom-
mended that head demagnetizing be performed
periodically. `
1. Turn off Power Switch.
2. Remove cassette from receptacle.
3. Lift off cassette lid (with tape view window) by
lifting upward.
4. Demagnetize heads and other parts which con-
tact the tape with a Head Demagnetizer by
bringing the prongs of the demagnetizer close to
the heads and making small circular motions over
the entire head block area.
* Avoid turning the power switch of the Demag-
netizer on and off close to the tape deck.
TAPE ERASING
Any signals previously recorded
be automatically erased as a new recording takes
place. For erasing only, no plugs should be connected
to the input jacks and recording level controls
should be kept at minimum. For quick and com-
LUBRICATION —
on the tape will
occasional
plete erasure, a bulk tape eraser is recommended.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
Although the motors of this tape deck are suffi-
ciently oiled for prolonged use, for maximum service
and optimum performance, please take your machine
to your local authorized AKAI service station for
lubrication.
The conditions listed below do not indicate mechanical failure of your unit. If your machine exhibits any of
these conditions check for trouble as indicated.
SYMPTOM
TROUBLE
REMEDY
Recording Button will not
function.
Tape will not run.
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Noisy sound.
Previous recording will not erase.
Distorted sound.
* Cassette is not loaded.
* Cassette break-out tabs are removed.
* Power is not being supplied.
* Plug or cover cavities.
* Check power cord and Power Switch.
* Heads are magnetized.
* Heads are dirty.
* Connections are incorrect.
* Tape Selector Switch is set incorrectly.
* Demagnetize heads following head de-
magnetizing instructions.
* Clean the heads following head clean-
ing instructions.
* Set to CHROME position when using
chromium dioxide tape, and to LOW
NOISE position when using low noise
tape. Depress both switches simultane-
ously when using FeCr tape.
* Erase head dirty.
* Clean heads following head cleaning
instructions.
* Recording level is too high.
Playback cannot be effected.
Recording will not take place.
* Connections are incorrect.
* Controls are not properly adjusted or
positioned.
* Use peak check switch as explained
under PEAK CHECK procedure.
* Check external amplifier controls.
* Dirty recording head.
* Connections are incorrect.
* Controls are not properly positioned
or adjusted.
* Clean head following head cleaning
instructions.
* Check external source controls.
Should there be a problem with your machine, write down the model and serial numbers and all pertinent data regarding warran-
ty 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.