AKAI STEREO CASSETTE DECK cree ee| 1] @ Thisis Your (i. Akai Stereo Cassette Deck This Akai Stereo Cassette Deck will provide excellent sound reproduction and years ot reliable operation, Use it in combination with other components ofthe Pro Series, ‘and you wil have an excellent HiFi system, Features ‘© Sead system featuring Super GX heads which in- corporate LC-OFC (Linear Crystal-Oxygen Fr Copper wie ‘© GX-8 features closed oop dual capstan system by Quartz locked direct drive system. GX-6 features Closed loop dual capstan system by direct drive system Special chrome plated capstans OG playoack ampliier and improved recording circu ‘© High speed response and large capacity power supply with firs recovery dode and high quailty semi- Conductor parts '¢ Microcomputer controlled direct lead-in/power eject system with quick and quiet mechanism ‘© Bias aglustment control ‘© Dolby 8, C and independent MPX fter switch. Gx-8 Includes dbx noise reduction system. The noise re- duction system is a double process type especially osigned for decks with 3 heads ‘¢ Wie scale 2-color FL peak level meter wth peak hold system an recording evel guide indicators ‘© Auto monitor system {PLS intro scan and autoplay systems Recording cancel and 2-way auto mute system 1 Main audio circuit ie LC-OFC wired ‘© 3-way digital counter © Secondary coil provides separate power supply for audio and digital circus Separate voltage regulators, one for audio circuits and one for noise eduction circus 3 position auto tape selector Timer start function Large centralized FL (Flourecent lamp! display Damped bottom chassis and ralsed fot peistals Large recording level control Gold plated LINE IN/OUT lacks Table of contents This is Your Akal Stereo Caseette Deck 1 What You Should Know to Protect Yourself 2 Making the Right Connections, 3 Controls 4 Let's Record 56 Lets Play Back a Tape 7 Convenient Playback Festures ofthe Ake ‘Stereo Cassette Dock a ALLitie Know-how Goes a Long Way. 8 ‘Absentee Recording and Timed Playback 10 (Operation Detals. ta13 Lets Take Good Care of Vout Cassette Tapes. 14 ‘and Take Good Care of Your Stereo Cassette Deck too, 18 Let's Check First 16 Specifications 7 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Power requirements. Power requirements for electrical equipment aif trom area to area, Please ensure that your machine meets the ‘ower requirements in your area. Win doubt, consutt a qualified electrician. 120V,60H2 for USA and Canad 220, SO Hs for Europe except UK 240 V. 50He or UK and Australia. 440 V/120 ¥/220 V/240 V, 50 H2/60 He convertible for other countries. Voltage conversion (Not on some models) Models for Canada, USA, Europe, UK and Australia are ot equipped with this facilty. Each equipment ie preset al the factory according to its destination, but some equipments can be adjusted to 110 V. 120 V, 220 Vor 240 Vas required. Ityour equipment’ vtage can be converts: Belore connecting the power cord, umn the VOLTAGE SELECTOR located on the rear panel wih a screwdriver untithe correct voltage is indicated Vourace SELECTOR ‘This equipmont conforms to No. 82/499 EEC stan- dardWhat you should know to protect yourself Watch out! you might get an electric shock. ‘Never touch the plug with wet hands. {Always pull out by he lug and never he cor ‘© Only let a qualified rotessional repair or reassemble the Akai stereo cassette deck. An Unauthorized Berson might touch the internal parts and recelve a jectric shock, iow a child to put anything, especialy metal into the Aka stereo cassette deck. Let’s protect the Akai Stereo Cassette Deck too. {© Use only @ household AC power source, Never use a 1¢ power source. ‘© It water is spilled on the Akai stereo cassette deck, isconnect the power and call you dealer. f¢ Make sure thatthe Akai stereo caseatte deck ie well ventilated and away from direct sunlight. ‘© Toavoid damage tothe interna crcuts andthe exter- nal surface, keep away from heat (stoves, etc). ‘© Avoid using spray type insecticide near the Akal Stereo cassette deck. It can damage the finish and right ignite suddenly. 1 Toravoid damaging the finish, never use paint thinner ‘of other similar chemicals to clean the Akal stereo cassette deck 1 Place the Akai stereo cassette deck ona fat and solid surface. ‘# It you don't plan to use the Akai cassette deck ‘for a long period of time, disconnect the power ‘ord. To enjoy the Akai stereo cassette deck for a long time, please read thi operator's manual thoroughiy. Dew formation ‘Dew is the term used forthe formation of moisture on the very important tape transport sections such as the heads ‘and the capstans, when the deck is used in places where humidity is high, oF moved from a cold place to a warm ‘one the deck i Used when dew is present, the tape wil ‘slick fo the head and be ruined or it wil nat be transport {4 property. In that case, donot use the deck for approx ‘mately one hour unti the deck is acclimatized Placement tthe deck, tuner and ampiter are placed on top of each ther, humming noise may result during playback. Also beat noise may result during recording of AM broadcast Inthis case, change the postion of the deck. Akal recom ‘mends that a space the size ofan amplifier be placed be- tween the deck and the tuner or the ampiier.EI (Making the Right Connections Check first ‘© Turotfallthe components betore connection ‘© Connect the power cordlast. © Mat Jacks, ‘sure that you connect the white PIN-plugs to the lft (L-white) jacks and the ed PIN-plugs tothe right (R-red ‘© Connect everything securely. Loose connections can lead to distortion, LINE INjacks. LINE OUT jacks POWER cord @ connect ne tne 1 npud jack othe REC tape Sut jacks othe ampier wth the tance c- canvory connection cord @ connect the LINE OUT (oupa acks tothe LAY {tao input jacks of te amps wit the stands ovennory connection cord After you have connected everything Connect the power cord toa timer, amplter or household AC outlet© POWER switch Totuen ONand OFF the power. @ TIMER START selector For absentee recording and timed playback. © Cassette holder and cassettell {Power assisted) Load’ cassette tape here. To open, press the STOP/EJECT CLOSE (M/ ) button. To close, press once again. Do not manually open this cassette holder, a8 it may damage your equipment, © Digital counter and counter mode display {ELAPSED/REMAIN) ‘Tape counter shows tape running time elapsed time andtape remaining ime When the power Is turned of, the digital counter resets 10 "0" and the mode is set or tape counter © Peak lovel moter and recording level guides Shows playback and recording peak levels. The proper recording level is marked by ine dotted lines (ecording tevel guides) vsibie on the peak meter, which vary according to tape position and type of noise reduction use. @ Noise reduction display DOLBY NR B, Cand FILTER (GX-B includes dbx noise reduction) ‘Shows which noise reduction is engaged and if MPX {iter switch is engages © Cassette dock mode display (REC, <¢, >>, and >) Shows cassette deck's operation mode (recording ayback or tape winding). © PLS display Shows IPLS (Instant Program Locating System) is ‘engaged © Monitor Mode display (TAPE/SOURCE) Shows MONITOR switch mode, © Operation buttons STOP/EJECT CLOSE (M1/ ), REC PAUSE (te), Play (b), AUTO MUTE (0 }, Rewind (-¢¢) and Fast For ward (bb) buttons for playback and recording ‘operations Do not attempt to open or close the cassette holder manvally, Presa the STOP/EJECT CLOSE (M/* ) button to ‘open and close the cassette holder © WLS button ‘Toselect playback with the IPLS system 6 9 (cx) © REC CANCEL button To cancel recording and rewind tape to the first etactabie blank space of tape, Convenient for ro- recording a section of tape. @ Noise reduction «« DOLBY C, and MP3 reduction on GX-8 only) ‘To select noise reduction for recording and playback. purposes. The MPX FILTER switch eliminates pilot {ones from FM stereo signals. + The NR OFF switch does not turn the MPX fiter OFF, fodo.sopeess the MPX iter switch once again, © COUNTER RESET/MODE select button To reset the digital counter to 0, and to change the isplay mode athe digital counter. © MONITOR TAPE/SOURCE switch To select the monitor mode either from @ connected ampitier or through this cassette dock's headphones, This cassette deck is incorporated with an auto moni- tor system. I sot for SOURCE and tape operation but tons (except AUTO MUTE button) are pressed, the MONITOR switch automatically changes to TAPE. © REC LEVEL control To set recording levels. The level adjustment is the ‘same amount for both right an lett channels, @ REC BALANCE control To set the left and right channel balance of recording Inputievels. © BIAS control To set the recording bias current. The bias adjustment range is between 20% and +20% of the proper bias Current of each tape position. using a reference tape ocommended for use with Akai cassette decks, sot this contol tothe center cick “0” position, © OUTPUT/PHONES control Toadjust the output level ofthe casete deck * This control adjusts the LINE OUT and PHONES jack output evel. @ Tape position display (METAL, CrO,, NORM) ‘Shows positon of the loaded cassette tape © PHONES jack ‘To listen through @ pair of headphones, connect them tothis jack,Let’s Record Get ready Set the TIMER START selector to OFF. 3 Bepress the POWER switch to urn on your stereo ‘cassette deck ‘© Tostabilze the stereo cassette deck, the tape opera. tion buttons will not function for approximately 4 ‘seconds ater the stereo cassette deck is turned on ‘© Set the amplifies input selector or the REC OUT selector tothe recoraing source. ‘© For normal recording purposes, set the MPX filter ‘switch tO OFF, fess the STOP/EJECT CLOSE (m/+ ) button and load a cassette tape, (insert exposed tape side down). rding, press the STOP/EJECT CLOSE (m/= button If you want to play back a just recorded section quickly Press the IPLS button before you begin recording. Alter recording, press the Rewind (4) button, the just Fecorded section wil be detected and payed back + eter to page 8 for PLS deals, To cancel ajust recorded section Use the REC CANCEL button, Press the REC CANCEL button while the tape deck is tn the recording mode. This cassette deck will rewind the tape tothe beginning ‘ofthe just recorded section, then stand by for recording atte erating 4 seconds of blank space ‘Toresume recording Press the Pay (> button. If you dont’ want to create 4 seconds of blank ‘space when using the recording cancel systom Press the REC PAUSE (ve) button when the REC inc tor first appears on the FL display immediately after the ATTENTION WHILST THIS CASSETTE DECK OFFERS A RECORD- ING FACILITY, AKAl WISHES TO POINT OUT THAT THE TAPING OF COPYRIGHT MATERIAL REQUIRES PRIOR CONSENT FROM THE COPYRIGHT OWNERS. Select the noise reduction system you wish to Feterto page 12 tor deta Press the REC PAUSE (11) button. (At this time the cassette holder wil close automaticaly it youhaven'talready closed it) ‘The REC indicator wil ight and Play (b) indicator will begin Tlashing to Indicate the recording ‘standby mode. ‘The MONITOR switch Is automatically set forthe SOURCE monitoring mode, ‘Adjust the recording level withthe REC LEVEL, ‘control, and REC BALANCE control necessary. Basically, adjust the REC LEVEL contol to set the recording level so It does not exceed the reco level guides on he peak level meter. ‘Tobegin recording, press the Play (>) button. Notes on REC CANCEL In order for recording cancel to tunction properly, there must be 4 seconds or more of blank space athe beginning of tne selection. To create blank spaces be- tween selections, use the AUTO MUTE ( © ) button ‘during the REC PAUSE mode. ‘© In some recordings, such asin classical music, there may be breaks of 4 seconds of more during a selec: tion. Or there may be some parta when the sound i a ‘a low volume for 4 seconde of more. Such sections vay be detected as blank spaces during recordingThe BIAS control ‘This tape deck is equipped with a BIAS control which can adjust the recording bias current from a range of —20% {0 + 20% of the proper current Tor each tape position. eter to the chart to sel the BIAS control properly for ‘each tape postion Note ‘Avo setting the BIAS contro tothe maximum + or — po- ‘silos, since the trequency characteristics of the tape willchange too sharply ‘Comparing source signals and just recorded signals Itis necessary to compare the original and jst recorded signals in order to properly adjust the BIAS, REC BAL- ANCE, and REC LEVEL controls. To compare source sig- ‘als and recorded signals while recording, is necessary to switch the monitor made between SOURCE and TAPE {and listen for sound variation. To do so, press the MONI- TOR switen. Jnantne."™ | owara cena) ae © ‘Standard reference tapes for this cassotte deck Typesoliape | Reference tapes [Neral postion [Mae [Ut (Cr0, positon | TOK Metal position | TOK + Normally, set the BIAS control to “o" when using one ‘ofthe standard reference tapes listed + Only G-60 (60 minute) tapes with this mark a standard reference tapes. the What is an Auto Monitor system? The independent recording an playvack heads In combi- nation with two independent ampilie’s (one lor recoeding {and another for playback) lt you listen to recording as it is being made. This is called tape monitoring By switch- ing the tape monitor system during recording, you can ‘compare the just recorded music (TAPE position) to the Source music (SOURCE position). In this way you can make sure thal you have set the recording input levels Ccorrecliy. The tape monitoring system of this cassette {dock is Caled an "Auto Monitor System”. Bosides letting ‘you manually set the tape monitor system, it also does it ‘automatically. When the cassette deck s recording, the ‘auto monitor system i eot automaticaly to TAPE. During ‘ocording standby, itis automaticaly setto SOURCE ‘Therefore, under normal circumstances there is no need foryoutoset the MONITOR switen youreeltzk § Let’s Play Back a Tape Get ready ‘© Sotthe TIMER START selector to OFF ‘© Depress the POWER switch to turn on your stereo cassette deck. '® To stabilze the stereo cassette deck, the tape opera tion Buttons will not function for approximately seconds after the steroo cassette deck i turned on, ‘© Set the amplifiers input selector or the tape monitor ‘switch for tape playback @ Press tne stoP/EsECT CLOSE (m/e baton tretcada covet tre Unset exposed tape ie down) Set noise reduction selectors according to how he tape was recorded, Fler to page 12, p sone @ Press tne Pay atom @ Pressine STOP EJECT CLOSE tm/* ) buton Winding the tape ‘To.quickly wind the tape in the forward direction Press the Past Forward (eb button ‘Toquickly wind the tape in the reverse direction Press the Rewind (4) Button@ Convenient Playback Features of El the Akai Stereo Cassette Deck To automatically play back from the beginning of the current or next selection (instant Program Locating System: IPLS) This stereo cassette deck wil find the beginning of, and play back the current or next selection. @ Press ihe Pt sbuton @ Press he Fas Forward (WP) buon othe Rewind (eahouton a tows, "S$laybacktnemextselecton: press ne Fast Forward'oe) baton Toplaybackthecurrentssacton: Press Ihe Ri wing Tee) baton Note for PLS function Do not press the Fast Forward (bm) or Rewind (-¢4) button at the very beginning or end of a salection. The IPLS system cannot function property To automatically play back the first 10 seconds of each selection (intro Sean playback) @ vep:088 the Pay (>) button and the Fast Forward (85) button amutaneousty to begin intro Sean Baybeck @ o-continue playback of a section during Intro Sean playback, press tne Play (») button, The into Sean tunction canceled © o:esume intro Scan playback, depress the Play {PV'snd raat Foreard (b! butons smutaneous cs @ 12stop intro Scan playback, press the STOP EecTeLose m/s 9 button To automatically play back from the beginning of the tape (Auto Phay) Depress the Rewind (4) and Play (b) buttons simut- taneously. The tape will rewind to the beginning, and playback wil begin automaticaly Note tor Auto systems "intro scan and IPLS systems operate when the music __@_ In live recordings, there may be applause between the signals are below a specific level for arequired length ‘elections which is to0 loud to be detected as a blank atime. When playing music, such as orchestral ang ‘space, and the Init scan oF PLS operation cannot lve recorded musi, some part ofthe recording may ‘operate propery contain tow signals for more than the required tength time (mare than 4 seconds), and will cause misoper. aon of some ofthese functions.(=i gu ittle know-how goes along way Quick Start ‘Quick start isto immediately record, without waiting for recording standby. ‘Simultaneously, press the REC PAUSE (+) and Play (>) buttons, To record from playback Use this method to record an unrecorded pertion of tape. ‘You can also use tis method to re-record over a record ed portion of tape. @ startpiayback of he source. @ wren you come tothe point where you want to start recording, simulageousy depres the Psy {button and the REC PAUSE te) Buon Recording wi begin medley To temporarily stop recording Press the REC PAUSE (te) button. The stereo cassette dock wll gointo the recording standby mode ‘Toresume recording Press the Play (>) button, To create blank spaces between selections ‘You can automaticaly create 4 seconds of blank space with te AUTO MUTE (0 J button, @ sun recorins @ Fess the AUTO MUTE (© ) button at the end ofa section 4h stereo casstte dock wil crete 4 seconds ofank space, then standby to recorng © -Toresumerecorcing, press the lay) buton. To create ablank space for an indefinite (longer) amount of time with the AUTO MUTE ( © ) button Press the AUTO MUTE (© ) buon twles, success ‘The REG PAUSE tt indicator wil Nash quekly ding {hs operation @ tostoprecorsing Prose the STOP EJECT CLOSE (2 buton top mute recordin Press ie REC PAUSE (button, The deck wil g0into recording standby mode. © Terese normal roerding mete Frese the May buttona Absentee Recording and Timed @L- Playback ‘This cassette deck nas a timer start function, When used In combination with an Akai audio timer (optional). you can record or play back & tape ata specific programmed time, Prepare for absentee recording @ sett tier mode to EVER ON by pressing the timer mode selector, and turn your stereo system Press the STOP/EJECT CLOSE (m/+ ) button andload acassette ape. ‘Tune in a station you want to record withthe tuner ‘Set the noise reduction selector Set the audio timer to the TIMER mode with the timer mode selector ‘The connected stereo components wit turn ot ‘Set the TIMER START selector to REC. e060 © ° Notes for absentee recording: This isnot an auto reverse type cassette deck. There- fore, itis necessary for you to urn over the cassette tape after recording of one tape side has been completed, if you want to record on the other side. When performing absentee recording make certain that the tape is long enough to record the entire program 1 Tf recording a radio broadcast, donot forget to property tune in the station you want to record and set the ‘ampitirs input selector to TUNER. ‘© Normally Keep the VOLUME control set tothe mini- ‘mum position during absentee recording. you want {alisten while recording, set the VOLUME contol to Prepare for timed playback @ se" 106 timer mode to EVER ON by pressing the timer mode selector, and turn on your stereo system ‘Set your ampitior’s input selector to TAPE. Press the STOP/EJECT CLOSE (@/ ) button to. ‘open the cassotte holder and load a cassette ape Set the noise eduction selector. [Adjust the VOLUME contro!to sult your taste Sol the timer to the TIMER mode, The connected Components wil turn of Sot the TIMER START selector PLAY, ‘Attention ‘After absentee recording and timed playback Belore turning ON the power of the cassette eck, set the TIMER START selector to OFF, the nomalistening ev! Power cord connection - o Sco Amter Te q saint fa 2 Heusenowd ACoutt your amp is not equipped with AC outlets, con- ect the power cords othe imer’s AC outlets.i . Operation Detai How to set the correct recording input levels Basic recordinglovel adjustment Basically, adjust the REC BALANCE contol to set the ‘ecording level 80 does not exceed the recording level {Guides on tho peak ievel meter Notes for recording level adjustment ©The recording leve! guides wil vary according to tape. position and noise reduction used ‘© Sot ine recording levels slightly lower, when using the DOLBY NR C-type or the dbx noiee reduction system (@ox noise reduction system on GX-8 modelony) When right and left channel balance adjustment is, neodeds Use the REC BALANCE contro! “Todecrease the right chanel level “Turn the REG BALANCE control to (let. To decrease thelett channel level Turn the REC BALANCE controltoR (Right. Normally. set the REC BALANCE contralto the center click postion Example of recordinglevel adjustment Using a chrome position tape (Type It) Maximum receding level © Using anormal position tape (Type I) Recording evel guide Masimon rocering level ‘Tomake good recordings “To make good recordings, the recording input levels must be correct ‘The recording input levels should be set as high as possi- bie, without exceeding the recommended levels indicated fon the peak level meter. I the recording levels are too high, distortion will result. the Input levels are too low, noise such as tape hiss will become noticeable. Make Certain thatthe cecording input levels match he maximum Saturation leves of the music sauree, which can be mon!- toredon the peak level mete. Monitor the input source signals by pressing the REC. PAUSE (ses) button before recording, and monitoring the ‘maximum recording level indications on the peak level meter. Adjust the REC LEVEL control accordingly, Adjusting the REC LEVEL control during recording ‘The recording input levels should be set according tothe type of tape used, but also set them according to the Compared with music containing mostly vocals, music Containing mostly strings, pipeorgans, pianos, percus- Sslons, etc: have signals inthe high levels which are dis tributed widely over the frequency range, even up to the highest frequencies. Therefore, if he recording input sof musie containing mainiy vocals are set at the 1 music, the high frequencies The Digital Tape Counter The 3-way digital tape counter allows great flexibility when recording and indexing your tapes. = COUNTER ELAPSED time counter: Tells you in min and sec how much time has elapsed since the beginning o playback o- recording. ‘To.use the ELAPSED time counter from a section other than the beginning ofa tape side, be certain to press the RESET button before you begin. REMAIN time counter: Tells you in min and sec how much time is remaining on the unplayed portion ofthe tape sie. ‘Tape counter: Allows you to index recordings. Instructions for use: @ Press the MODE button unt the counter you w'sh to ‘use appears onthe display. @ Prose the RESET button 10 return to “0000” setting. © Press any tape transport button to begincountng ‘Counter notes: The tape counters are intended as a guide only and are notan exac! measurement of eal time The tape time REMAIN mode automaticaly senses the amount of tape remaining whenever the Play button is pressed. ‘The tape time REMAIN display returns to"---~" only wien the cassette tape is removed. 1 This cassette deck automaticaly eenges and selects the length of the cassette tape as a 45, 60 or 90 minute cassette tape ‘¢ Wen the digital counter is sot for ime REMAIN, itis not possible to reset the tape counter to"O"Set the proper noise reduction system before all recording and playback operations Wien playing back a tape, set the noise reduction selec- tor tothe type you used when recording the tape. Set the noise reduction selector to OFF when a tape was record- {ed without the use of anise reduction system Whatis the DOLBY Noise Reduction (NR) System? When you record without the DOLBY NA system, you {ant hear the sft sounds very clearly Because they are ‘tasked by noize addeaby th ape during recording. The DOLBY NA oystem reduces is annoying ape noise ‘The DOLBY NR encoder ercut boosts he low ov nals (oft sounds) during recoraing and playback, the DOLBY NA decoder lowers the fow-leve signals by txacly the same amount ofestore the low-level signals {o thet orginal levels. At the same tine ape noise so vweredby he same amount ‘Te resus reduction only in unwanted ape noise. Whatis the difference between DOLBY B-type and C-type NR systems? B+typer This Is the conventional DOLBY NA system. It ‘boosts oF lowers the iow-level signals at high frequencies only (more than 8 kHz) and reduces tape noise by 10.48. ‘Compared to the DOLBY NA B. it ope ‘ower frequencies (Irom 500 Hz) for uniform noise reduction across more of the audible Spectrum, Tape noise is reduced by as much 82008, C-type: Dolby NR aystem yoo 4 What is adouble process noise reduction system? In a conventional noise reduction system, one circuit acts both as an encoder and decoder, and is switched to one fF the other accordingly. The double process noise re- duction system has an encoder circuit inthe recording ‘amplifier section, and a decoder inthe playback ampiiior Section. The double process neise reduction system is. Used In cassette decks with 3 independent heads (eecording, playback, and erase). Therefore, when recording with a noise reduction system, you can immedi- ‘ately contirm the effect ofthe noise reduction by monitor Ing the ust recorded music. The dbx Noise Reduction system {On GX-8 deck only) dbx is a High Compander noise reduc ‘which improves the dynamic range ofthe tape ‘The dbx system has a compression/expansion rato of 2 During recording, the signals are "compressed" by 1/2 ‘and, later during playback, they are expanded by the ‘Same amount (2. a ratio of 2), which returns them to their origina state. The compression ofthe signals results in ‘extended saturation level of the tape (by approximately 0.8), the expansion of the signals resuts inal ‘of tape noise by 30 dB to 40 dB across the enti range. Therelore, by using the dbx NA system. dynamic. Fange of more than 11048 lat 1 kH2) can be realized Use the dx noise reduction system when using a com- pact dise player as a recording source, for example, Wan playing back tapes not recorded with dbx NRL set this ewiteh of (NA) system (=) 4 “DOLBY” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of DOLBY Laboratories Licensing Corporation. (Noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation ) dbx is a trademark of dbx incorporated.When high frequency signals are over-emphasized during FM stereo recording Use of noise reduction system alone isnot enough In this case it is necessary to set the MPX FILTERewiteh ON. Whatis the MPX FILTER? FM stereo signals contain 19 kHz pilot signals and 98. KH subcarrier signals which convey the ffl and right channel information, These signals are necessary, but they must be removed from the output signals of the tuner: I these signals are not removed, they can affect the DOLBY NR systom and dbx noise reduction systems. ‘The MPX titer is designed to remove these pilot tone sig: als betore they can be recorded, When touse the MPX FILTER switch Use this switch only when you are recording with DOLBY NR or dbx noise reduction systems. Most high quality tuners have fiters to suprees FM plot tone signals, with these tuners, you can leave the MPX FILTER. ‘witch OFF. With tuners that do not have fiters, or those with inadequate filters, you should turn ON the MPX FILTER switch. Or, when you monitor the just recorded ‘music and feel that the sound quality Is not right, turn on the MPXFILTER switch, Atother times, eave OFF. Note ‘The NR OFF switch tums off the MPX FILTER, However the FILTER display will not disappear uniess you press. ‘the MPX FILTER switch once again, To make copy from an original tape (Tape dubbing) Normally, connect both cassette decks tothe ample. Reter to the amplifer’s operator's manual for operation et Its also possible to connect drecty, deck to deck Set the recording controls (noise reduction, recording level, etc) exactly as you would for standard recording you use this cassotte deck as tne master (source) deck, make certain to set the OUTPUT/PHONES control tomax. The Peak Level meter ‘The peak level meter shows the peak (maximum) feel of recording and playback signals. By monitoring the peak level, it ie possible to vet the recording controls ofthis ‘deck to realistically reproduce the dynamic characters ties of the orginal souree. ‘The standard recording level ofthis meter is indicate at GB at alevel of 250 nwt/m ‘This peak lovol meter conforms to EC standards. Peak hold indicators Peak hold indicators show the maximum recocding signal levels which constantly change according tothe source signals. The peak hold indicators help guide you when seltingthe REC LEVEL controLet’s Take Good Care of Your Cassette Tapes... Recording defeat tabs To protect important record: ings from being accidentally recorded over, cast tapes. are equipped with recording defeat tabs. No fecordings can be made ‘when they are broken. There is one tab for each side. To record again, cover the holes with adhesive tape. when Using metal or chrome posi lion cassette tapes, make Aanesive sure that you do noi cover ‘aoe | tho notches for tagering ey {heirtope postions Winey | “CB covered, the ato tape ctor will not function propery. Tape slack Tape slack can cause the lape to twist or tangle around the pinch roller and capstan and ruin important record ings. Ths cassette deck is quipped with a tape rewind function which automaticaly takes up tape slack immedi: alaly after he tapes loaded Handling ‘© Donnot touch the tape with your fingers as high fre ‘quency signals cannot be recorded in places which ‘are not clean ‘© Do not leave the cassette tape near equipment which ‘generates a magnetic eld, (TV, speaker system, etc) Storage ‘© Always put the cassette tape back into its plastic. case. Store it na dry place, away trom direct sunlight heat (stove, etc) and equipment which generates 3 ‘magnetic toid. (TV, speaker system, ete) 1 Store the cassette tape with the tape taken up at the fixed speed of recording or playback. When the tape is'not taken up in an orderly manner {in other words, fast forwarded or rewound), the tape might stretch or warp. 1 'yaU are not going to use the cassette tape for along time, rewind or fast forward the tape once in a while. This s to prevent some of the music signals from i printing themaeives over other music signals when fape surtaces are in close contact fora iong time. Rewinding or fast forwarding the tape also prevents moisture condensation Regarding cassette tapes '* We do not recommend the use of C-120 (120 mi cassette tapes. The tape is too thin and can twist or tangle around the pinch roller and capstan, '* We do not recommend the use of cassette tapes of ‘poor quality. You wil not be abe to fully utlize the abi- iy of your stereo cassette deck with this type of cassette tape. '# We recommend that you use cassette tapes speci. cally made for recording Wi-fi music, The Auto Tape Selector How tape positions are detected Cassette tapes can be separated widely into three types: normal position, chrome (CrO,) position and metal posi- tion: Tape performances difer according fo tape postion fand to fully ulize the performance of each tape, the cassette deck’s recording/playback characteristics SUCH as bias and equalization, must be set fo sult each tape postion ‘The stereo cassette deck is equipped with an Auto Tape Selector which functions automaticaly after you have Toadeda cassette tape. How the auto tape selector operates ‘When a cassette tape is loaded, the stereo cassette deck detects the tape position by sensing the special notches ‘ontopor the cagsette case, as lustrate. econ delet a Nomalposiion _ EBFT 1 10, poston Attention ‘© Do not use a cassette tape which does not nave notches for triggering the tape position. You will not be able to get optimum recordings ‘© We o not recommend the use of fer cassette tapes for recording, ‘chromeoe. Keep your stereo cassette deck clean Alter prolonged use. parts of your cassette deck which ‘come into contact with the tape (heads, capstans, pinch rollers, etc) become dirty due to oxide from the tape and ‘other contaminations ‘This can lead to such problems as “ne sound’, “funny ‘sound due to unstable tape transport’ otc. Theretore to always enjoy good performance, you should periodical clean your stereo cassette dack How to remove the cassette lid 1 Turnon the power. Prass the STOP/EJECT CLOSE (M/* ) button to ‘open the cassette holder. Then tur aff the power. 2 Grasp both sides of the cassette id and gently pull up toremove, To replace the cassette lid 1 Align the cassette lid with the cassette holder and push it down inthe opposite direction of the arrows 2 Turn on the power The cassette lid will close automaticaly ‘Super GX Recording head Super GX laybacknead ‘capstan Tape guide Erasenesd .».and Take Good Care of Your Stereo Cassette Deck too How to clean Use the optional accessory Akai Cleaning Kit CK-310 or ‘cleaning tape. ‘© Use a liquid cleaner exclusively for tape decks. For best results, clean your stereo cassette deck botore ‘an important recording or playback. Keeping the heads demagnetized Attention Turmott your stereo cassette deck botore demagnetizing Aer much use, sight magnetism can bulld Up on the recording and playback heads. This can cause loss in high frequency sound and increases in cistortion. There- fore, you should periodically demagnetize the heads with the optional accessory Head Demagnetizer AH-15. Demagnitize the metal parts ofthe capstan as wel, Let’s keep the cabinet clean, too {© lean the cabinet witha soft, dry cloth. If the cabinet is very diry, clean it with a mild detergent. ‘© "Never use paint thinner, et. to clean the cabinet, they may damage the finish, > Y IN+ Problem? Let’s check first ‘The Stereo cassette deck will not tum on. ‘Check to see the power cord is connected securely tothe household, timer's or amplfier’s AC outlet No sound The connected amplifiers Input selctor is not set properly ‘Make certain that the OUTPUT/PHONES contro! level isauabte. ‘The stereo cassette deck goes into absentee recording or timed playback when it tumedon. ‘The TIMER START selectors set for REC or PLAY. ‘Seto OFF belore turning on the power. Recording will not take place The cassette tape's recording defeat tabs are broken Cover them with achesive tape. Did you press both the REC PAUSE (s Play (>) button? button and Distorted recording or playback Recording levels are set too igh. Reduce the recording level with the REC LEVEL conto Dirty or magnetized heads. (Clean and demagnetize the heads Unstable tape transport ‘Make sure that the pinch rollers and capstans are clean Check the cassette case for warpage or other problems ‘Auto tape selector willnot function properly ‘Make aure thatthe cassette tape has notches for tig- gering the tape position. Recording sounds funny ‘The BIAS controls not adjusted propery. ‘Turn the MPX FILTER ON when recording FM stereo broadcasts ‘Sound is funny during playback Intro scan and IPLS willnot function property ‘The blank spaces between selections are less than. 4 seconds ong, Use the AUTO MUTE ( 0 ) button during recording to create the proper length of blank space, ‘The cassotte deck goes into playback mode ‘automatically during tape winding ‘The IPLS aystem is engaged. ‘Shoulda problem persist: write down the model and serial numbers and all pertinent date regarding warranty coverage as Departmentot Akal Electric Co, Tokyo, Japan. 9 a Clear deseripiton ofthe existing rouble. Then, contact your nearest authorized Akal Service Station or the Service(i g. Specifications 7 exe Track system 4 rack 2 channel storeo Heads. ‘Supor Gx head for recording ‘Super GX head for playback Erase head %1 Motors. {Quartz PLL direct rive motor for capstan drive x1 (DG motor fore! drive 31 DG motor for cam and door rive 1 Wow a flutter 0.025% WAMS JIS), 0.08% ‘ON, S/N (METAL) 60 d5 (Measured via tape with 3% THO recording evel) Dolby type NR switch ON: Improves up to 8 cB at 1 Kitz 108 above § ke Dolby C type NF switch ON: Improves up to 15.48 at 500 Hz, 2008 at KHe to 1OKHE Dynamic range 110.48 (dbx ON) THD, Less than 0.6% (Metal Frequency response NORM 20Hrt0 19,000 Hr 2308 cro, 2oHzt020,000 He +308 METAL 2oHet021,000 He +308 Input sonsitivity/ LINEIN TO mv/47 kohms Output sensitivity/impedance LINE. ‘288 mV/1 ohms PHONES. 41.3 mW(8 ohms)/a2 onms Power requirements .120V,60 Hz for USA & Canada 220V, 50 He for Europe ‘except UK 240 V, 60 He for UK & Australia 440V/120v/220 v/240 v.60 H2/60 Hz convertbie or other countries Dimensions. 440 (W) 111 (HI x353 (0) mm (17.3 %414x13.9 inches) Weight 6.5kg(14.31b5) ‘Standard accessory Connection cords... x2 For improvement purposes, specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Modet exe ‘Track system 4 track 2 channel stereo Heads. ‘Super GX head or recording xt ‘Super GX head fr playback xt Erase head x1 Motors Direct drive FG servo motor for capstan drive x1 1G motor for ree rive <1 1G motor for cam and door rive 1 0.025%, WAMS (IS), 0.04% (ON) 60.68 (Measured via tape with 3% THD recording level Dolby B type NA switch ON: Improves up to 5 dB at 1 kHz, 1008 above SkHe Dolby Ctype NA switch ON: Improves upto 15 48 t 500 Hz, 20 dB 1 KH to 10 KHz Less than 0.6% (Metal) Wow & flutter S/N (METAL) THD. Frequency response NORM 20H 10 19.000 Hr +348, cro, 20H 10 20,000 Hz #348, METAL 20 Het021,000He +348 Input sensitivity/Impedance LINE IN TOmV/47 kohms Output sensitivity impedance LINE. "288 mV kohme PHONES 41.3 mW (8 ohms)/82 ohms Power requirements .120V,60H2 lor USA Canada 220.V;50 Hr for Europe ‘excent UK BAO, 50 Hz or UK & Australia 110/120 v/200 vi240V, 60 2/60 Hz convertiie for other Dimensions. 4440 0) 117 (H) 953 (0) mm (17.94.4139 inches) Weight, 65k9(14.31bs) Standard accessory Connection cords... x2 For improvement purposes, specifications and design are subject tochange without notice.AKAI AKAL ELECTRIC CO, LID. ag 61082281 0000