MX-5050 Operation and Maintenance Manual
May 1992
Section 3 Controls and Indicators
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[13] Tape Speed Select Button (HI/LO)
This button selects the speed setting of the machine. The following
combinations are available. The speed version is set with SW1 on the
CONTROL PCB.
Machine Type HI LO
Hi Version Machine 15ips 7.5 ips
Low Version Machine 7.5ips 3.75 ips
[14] Reel Size Change Switch
This switch sets the reel tension corresponding to the selected reel size.
When using a 10.5" NAB Reel, set this switch to the "L" position. When using
a reel smaller than 10.5", set the switch to the "S" position.
[15] CUE Button
Pressing this button during Fast Wind modes initiates Cue mode, in which
the tape lifters retract allowing the tape to be in contact with the Reproduce
head for audio monitoring at fast wind speed. There are two ways to enter
CUE mode: tapping the CUE button or holding the CUE button down. For
details, refer to § 4.2.1.
[16] EDIT Button
Pressing this button while in Stop mode causes the MX-5050 to enter Edit
Ready mode, in which the take-up motor is turned off and the safety switch
for the Take-up tension Arm is deactivated. Pressing the PLAY button in Edit
Ready mode, or pressing the EDIT button in Play mode, causes the MX-5050
to enter Dump Edit mode, in which the Take-up reel does not rotate causing
tape to be "dumped" from the transport.
[17] RECORD Button
When any channel is in Record Ready mode, pressing the RECORD and PLAY
buttons simultaneously enters REC mode. Unless the READY/SAFE switch is
placed at the READY position, actual recording will not take place. For Punch
In/Out Operation, refer to §4.4.2.
[18] PLAY Button
Pressing this button when the transport is in Stop mode enters the tape into
Play mode, in which the tape is reproduced at the currently selected tape
speed. Pressing the PLAY button with the RECORD button enters the
transport into Record mode.
[19] STOP Button
Pressing this button when the transport is in Record, Play, Dump Edit, Fast
Forward or Rewind mode causes the tape motion to stop.
[20] REWIND Button
Pressing this button places the transport into Rewind mode, in which the
tape moves from the Take-up reel to the Supply reel at Fast Wind speed.
[21] F.FWD Button
Pressing this button places the transport into Fast Forward mode, in which
the tape moves from the Supply reel to the Take-up reel at Fast Wind speed.
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