Yamaha MT1X - Table of Contents

Congratulations on your choice of the New Yamaha MT1X Multitrack
Cassette Recorder. The MT1X is a compact multitrack recorder with a
recording mixer, and is equipped with numerous versatile functions. Using
conventional cassette tapes, the MT1X makes it easy for you to produce
high quality multitrack recordings. Besides use as a multitrack recorder,
the MT1X can also be used as a PA mixer for small performances, as well
as for editing soundtracks for videos.
To take full advantage of the outstanding array of features, and for years
of trouble-free operation, we urge you to thoroughly read this operating
manual. After reading, keep it in a handy place for reference.
CONTENTS
BEFORE OPERATION
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRACKS AND CHANNELS
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WHAT IS A MULTITRACK CASSETTE RECORDER?
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THE CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
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MIXER SECTlON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
RECORDER SECTION
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METER AND MONITOR SECTION
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CONNECTOR SECTION
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CONNECTION EXAMPLE
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ABOUT CASSETTE TAPES
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ATTACHING THE STRAP
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WHEN USING THE BATTERY PACK
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MULTITRACK RECORDING TECHNIQUES
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ONE EXAMPLE OF A MULTITRACK RECORDING PROCESS . . . . . . . 16
BEFORE RECORDING
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MULTITRACK RECORDING
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SYNC-RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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EDITING VIDEO SOUNDTRACKS
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MAINTENANCE
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BLOCK DIAGRAM .............................................
SPECIFICATIONS
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INTRODUCTION TO THE ACCESSORIES
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SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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