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RECORDING FROM AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER
If an external amplifier or tuner amplifier is used, connect
the recording outputs of the external amplifier to the Line
Inputs instead of Step E of recording procedure. This
model will record any source which can be selected on the
external source.
RECORDING FROM ANOTHER TAPE RECORDER
(Tape Dubbing)
Connect the line output jacks of the playback machine to
the Line Inputs of this model instead of step E of recording
procedure.
RECORDING FROM A RECORD PLAYER
To record from a stereo or monaural disc, a crystal pick-up
(0.5 V to 1 V) or a ceramic pick-up can be connected
directly to the Line Input Jacks instead of step E of
recording procedure. If a magnetic cartridge is used, it must
be connected to the Line Input Jacks through an external
amplifier.
DIN JACK
The Din Jack at the rear of the unit is for inter-connecting
this model with an external stereo amplifier. This system
enables easy recording or playback through an external
amplifier as the complex connection or disconnection of 4
separate plugs is not necessary. When recording from an
external amplifier, if the output level of your amplifier is
more than 60 mV, set the High/Low Input Switch to HIGH
position, and if the output level is less than 60 mV, set to
LOW position.
TAPE SPLICING & EDITING
Cut tape diagonally with an overlap so that the ends are
lined up (cutting tape on diagonal eliminates detection of
the splice in recording). Cover aligned ends with splicing
tape. Press firmly exerting pressure to secure ends evenly.
Trim off excess splicing tape, cutting into tape very slightly.
This eliminates the possibility of a sticky splice. For
smooth and easy splicing, we recommend Akai’s portable
Tape Splicer AS-3.
TAPE ERASING
Any signal information previously recorded on a tape will
be erased automatically as a new recording is made on the
same tape. For erasing only, thread the tape and set
recorder to normal recording mode. No plugs should be
connected to the input jacks. Akai Model ATE-7 Tape
Eraser is recommended for complete tape erasure.
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