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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Model GX-280(D) is constructed of the finest materials and
with proper care will bring you many
years of musical
listening pleasure. We, therefore, strongly urge you to read
this manual thoroughly before attempting operation. The
following conditions
do not necessarily show mechanical
failure of your unit. If your machine exhibits any of these
conditions check for trouble as indicated.
Loss of sensitivity or tone quality
*
A.C. Power voltage lower than the voltage to which your
machine is adjusted.
*
Magnetized head.
*
Excessively high or low recording input level.
Machine will not record or play
*
Check
positions
of controls,
input
and
output
con-
nections and plugs.
Incorrect tape loading.
*
Machine is set to automatic shut-off or stop, or to pause
mode.
*
Irregularity in tape transport
*
Oil on capstan.
*
Sticky or dirty tape surface.
*
Bent reels,
*
Improperly loaded tape.
Will not reverse play
*
Improperly affixed sensing tape.
Place the GX-280(D) on any flat horizontal surface, and
operate on either horizontal or vertical position. Do not set
anything on the top of your machine which will obstruct
the
ventilator.
The
front
panel of your
recorder
may
become
rather
hot
during
operation;
however,
this
is
normal,
6)
TAPE LOADING
Fig. 5
Place a full reel of tape on Supply Reel Table and an empty
reel
on
the
Take-up
Reel
Table.
Thread
the
tape
as
illustrated by the dotted line in the figure. Lock reels into
place with the reel retainers provided on reel shafts. In case
automatic
shut-off
is desired,
be
sure
to
thread
tape
through the Automatic Shut-Off Lever.
TAPE SPEED SELECTION
RECORDING TIME
TAPE SPEED
4-TRACK STEREO
4-TRACK MONAURAL
9.5 cm/sec
| 19 cm/sec
9.5 cm/sec
19 cm/sce
(3-3/4 ips) | (7-1/2 ips) | (3-3/4 ips) | (7-1/2 ips)
1800 ft
3 hours
:
3
Fig. 6
The GX-280(D)
operates on two tape speeds ; 19 cm/sec
(7-1/2 ips), 9.5 cm/sec
(3-3/4 ips). For selection of tape
speed, simply depress 'Tape Speed Button according to the
required speed.
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