Teac A-1250S - Pinch Roller

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Output
level
(Playback
or
source)
control
(OUTPUT)
Controls
the
tape
playback
output
level
(volume).
*The
above
level
controls
with
asterisks
are
dual-con-
centric
knobs.
The
inner
knob
is
for
the
left
channel
(left
sound)
and
the
outer
knob
for
the
right
channel
(right
sound).
When
either
knob
is
turned,
the
other
will
rotate
with
it.
If
only
one
channel
should
be
adjusted,
the
other
knob
is
to
be
held
immovable.
Microphone jacks (MIC IN)
L: Left. R: Right channel.
Input impedance, 600 — 10,000 ohms
Headphone jack (PHONE)
An
822
(low
impedance
type)
is
recommended.
Monitor select switch (MONITOR)
SOURCE:
This
position
allows
monitoring
of
the
sound,
before
being
recorded.
by
the
meter,
and
by
the
headphone
or
speaker.
TAPE:
This
position
is
used
for
playback
or
moni-
toring of the tape which is being recorded.
Repeat switch
ON: Auto repeat. (See page 18)
OFF: No repeat.
Recording mode switches (REC MODE)
These
are
for
putting
the
deck
in
the
recording
mode,
-
to either stereo or monaural.
LEFT:
Up
position
allows
recording
of
the
left
chan-
nel
program
(or
the
Ist
and
2nd
recording
for
mono).
Up position allows recording of the right
channel program (or the 3rd and 4th record-
ing for mono).
RIGHT:
VU (volume units) meters (left & right channel)
Provide visual display of recording or playback signal for
each individual channel,
REC BIAS
HIGH:
This
position
is
for
recording
of
high
per-
formance
tapes
(Scotch
203,
etc.)
which
requires
a
larger
bias
than
regular
tapes
(Scotch
150,
etc.).
NORMAL:
This
position
is
for
recording
of
regular
tapes
(Scotch
150,
etc.).
REC EQ
HIGH:
This
position
is
for
recording
of
high
per-
formance
tapes
(Scotch
203,
etc.)
which
requires
a
larger
bias
than
regular
tapes
(Scotch
150,
etc.).
NORMAL:
This
position
is
for
recording
of
regular
tapes
(Scotch
150,
etc.).
Capstan
Transports
tape
at
a
constant
speed
unaffected
by
changing
diameter
on
reel.
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Pinch roller
Holds
tape
against
capstan
at
a
constant
pressure
to
prevent
wow,
speed
variation
and
tape
from
shifting
up
or
down
during
travel.
Shut-off arm
This
arm
automatically
shuts
off
the
tape
transport
mechanism
when
tape
is
completely
rewound
or
if
the
tape
breaks
during
transport
(switch
will
operate
to
turn
off
power
when
this
arm
comes
to
rest
at
its
horizontal
position).
) Tape transport buttons
With
the
Tape
Mode
Lever,
below
these
buttons,
at
PLAY
and
the
mom
depressed,
the
tape
will
be
trans-
ported
from
left
to
right,
depressing
the
m=B
button
will
cause
the
tape
to
be
played
back
from
right
to
left.
With
the
Tape
Mode
Lever
at
FAST,
depressing
either
the
meas
or
the
@E=B
button
will
cause
the
tape
to
be
wound
at
FAST
speed
in
the
selected
direction.
STOP
Button,
stops
the
tape
in
any
mode
of
operation,
(disengages the record mode).
PAUSE:
Temporarily
stops
the
tape
in
the
recording
mode
without
disengaging
the
recording
mode.
During
playback
(Left
to
right
only)
you
are
able
to
convert
to
the
recording
mode
at
any
time
by
simulta-
neously
pressing
the
=m
and
the
record
button.
This
feature
is
most
usefull
for
editing
or
for
eliminating
unwanted material.
NOTE:
Ifthe
m8
left
button
should
be
depressed
while
in
the
recording
mode,
the
recording
mode
will
be
automatically
disengaged
to
prevent
accidental
erasure
of
your
recording.
Power switch (POWER)
Level
meter
lamp
will
light
to
indicate
power
is
ON
when
this
button
is
depressed.
To
turn
OFF
power,
depress
again
and
release.
Recording
button
—
Record
indicating
lamp
(RECORD)