Connectionsforrecording; Recording; Echo Effect Io - Akai GX-400D Operator's Manual

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RECORDING
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Make necessary program source connection to the appro-
priate inputs of this model as shown in CONNECTIONS
FOR RECORDING, and read the operating precautions on
page 4 be fore beginning operation. Then, load a tape
following the instructions on page 4.
Stereo Recording
1. Connect power cord and turn on Power Switch (A).
2. Set Reel Size Selector (B) according to reel size.
3. Depress both left and fight Track Selector Switches
(C).
4. Select tape speed with Tape Speed Selector Switch (D).
5. Set Index Counter (E) to "0000." This provides an
easy reference für locating positions on the tape.
6. Set Tape Selector Switch (F) to proper position. S.R.T
position is für Akai Super Range Tape or other make
low noise tapes, NORMAL position is für regular tapes.
7. Depress SOURCE Monitor Switch (G).
8. Adjust and balance input level with appropriate left
and fight Input Level Controls (H) while observing left
and fight VU Meters. Normal recording should not
exceed zero VU level on either meter.
9. When an optimum recording level hag been determined,
while holding the Recording Safety Button (I) at
depressed position, depress Forward Button (1) to
begin recording.
10. Depress Stop Button (K) to stop recording. To
momentarily stop tape movement use Pause Button.
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For normal recording, the S.O.S./Echo Selector Switch, at rear of
unit must be set to NOR. position.
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For automatie reverse recording, please refer to page S.
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Monaural Recording
For monaural recording, follow stereo recording procedure,
substituting the following steps für steps (3), (8), and add
step ( 11).
Tracks 1-4
3. Depress left Track Selector Switch.
8. Adjust and balance input level with appropriate left
Input Level Control while observing the left VU Meter.
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Normal recording should not exceed zero VU level.
11. For reverse recording on track 4, while holding
Recording Safety Button at depressed position, depress
Reverse Bu tton.
Tracks 3-2
3. Depress fight Track Selector Switch.
8. Adjust and balance inp4t level with appropriate fight
Input Level Control while observing the fight VU
Meter. Normal recording should not exceed zero VU
level.
11. For reverse recording on track 2, while holding
Recording Safety Button at depressed position, depress
Reverse Button.
ECHO EFFECT
For an interesting reverberation effect during recording,
follow recording procedure and set the S.O EcEEcho
Selector Switch at rear of unit to ECHO position after
accomplishing step 9. Note that the MIC-2jLINE Input
Level Controls must be set to maximum.