OTARI MX-5050 - Page 8

Table of Contents
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May 1992
MX-5050 Operation and Maintenance Manual
4.3 Operating the MX-5050 ............................................ 4-5
4.3.1 Placing Reels on the Machine ..................................... 4-5
4.3.2 Threading the Tape ............................................... 4-6
4.4 Operation of the Transport ........................................ 4-7
4.4.1 Playing Back the Tracks ........................................... 4-7
4.4.2 Recording the Tracks ............................................. 4-7
4.4.3 SEL-REP Recording................................................ 4-8
4.4.4 Fast Wind and CUE Monitor ........................................ 4-8
4.4.5 Tape Editing ...................................................... 4-9
4.4.6 Using the Pitch Control Feature .................................. 4-10
4.5 Locator Operation ................................................. 4-11
4.5.1 Storing Tape Locations .......................................... 4-11
4.5.2 Search Mode .................................................... 4-11
4.5.3 Search Play Mode ............................................... 4-12
4.5.4 Search Zero Mode ............................................... 4-12
4.5.5 Search Start Mode ............................................... 4-12
4.5.6 Repeat Mode .................................................... 4-13
4.6 Test Oscillator ...................................................... 4-13
Section 5 Maintenance
5.1 Maintenance Scheduling .......................................... 5-2
5.2 Demagnetizing ...................................................... 5-2
5.3 Cleaning the Tape Path ............................................. 5-3
5.4 Lubrication .......................................................... 5-4
Section 6 Transport Adjustment and Parts Replacement
6.1 Transport Access ................................................... 6-2
6.2 Brake Torque Adjustment ......................................... 6-2
6.3 Tape Lifter Adjustment ............................................ 6-4
6.4 Capstan Motor Adjustment and Pitch Control Adjustment ... 6-5
6.5 Pinch Roller Pressure Adjustment ............................... 6-6
6.6 Tape Speed Adjustment ........................................... 6-8
6.7 Reel Table Height Adjustment .................................... 6-9
6.8 Head Assembly Replacement ................................... 6-10
6.9 Head Position Adjustment ....................................... 6-11