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\-, Nakamichi IBX-2 2 Head CassetteDeck Owner's Manual f'E ;;iiiii;;i HgF ;ii;iir;;i Hile ii;;i5iii Efsgg o l o d 1;riii:i;l l-! g > section of the switch. (1 2) Stop Switch When the D section is pressed,the tape motioncomesto a full stop and the indicator lights up. (13) Play Switch Pressthe > section of the switch to start playback.When the switch is pressedin the recording-standby mode,recordingstarts. the Duringoperation, indicatorlights up. (14) Pause Switch Pressthe EE section of the switch for short-terminterruption recordingor of playback.The indicatorlights up. To resume recordingor playback,press the play switch. (15) Record Switch Pressthe O section of the switch for recording.This deck possessesa one-touch recording-standby feature.By simply pressingthe record switch from the stop mode,the recording-standby mode is entered.Duringoperation, the indicatorlights & uo. (16) Output Level Control Adjuststhe line output level and the headphones listeninglevel. (17) Master lnput Level Control Used to adjust the input (record)level for the left and right channelsimultaneously. The level balancebetweenboth channelsin recordingis adjustedwith the balance control.The master inout level control can also be used to fade in or fade out a recording. (18) MPX Filter Switch Used to cut the 19-kHz multiplexcarrier signal,which could cause misoperation the of Dolby NR system when recordingfrom FM stereo broadcasts. When recording from other sources,this switch should be set to J off. (19) Tape Selector Switches Depending the tape used for recording, on the appropriatepositionmust be selected. Referto "Matchingthe Deck to Various Cassette Tapes" on page 5. (2O) Equalizer Switch Depending the tape used for recordingor on playback,the appropriateposition must be selected.Reler to "Matchingthe Deck to Various Cassette Tapes" on page 5. (21) Dolby NR Switches Used to select the noise reductionsystem,if desired:either the Dolby B-TypeNR for a in 1o-dB improvement mid- and highfrequencyS/N ratio or the Dolby G-Type NR for a 20-dB improvement. a Dolby NR lf system is used,the respectiveDolby NR il indicatorlights up. V (22) Balance Control Servesto adjust the level balancebetween left and right channel in recording. (23) Gounter Reset Switch By pressingthis switch, the tape counter indicationis reset to "0000". (24) Tape Counter Can be used to index sectionson the tape and to check the tape's positionat a given moment. count is Startingfrom the "0000" indication, carried out up to "9999" in the record, playbackand fastJorward modes ("plus count") and down to "-999" in the rewind mode("minuscount"). a Precautions 1) After the power to the deck is switched on, the tape control buttons are Inoperative appr.4 seconds,until all for circuits have becomestable. (2) After timer recordingor timer playback is completed, the eject button may not be operative. eject the tape in such a To case, do not press the button forcibly.Set the timer switch to Off, and the power switch to On. The button is now operative and the tape can be removed. (3) Voltage Selector AC voltage is factory-set for the country in which you purchasedyour BX-2. The voltage selector permits re-settingof mains voltage in case the deck is to be used in a different counlry. Note: Safety regulationsin certain countries prohibitinclusionof a voltageselector.This feature,therefore,may be absent from your deck. _ 120V @m@ 220_24OV1 OpefatiOn Gheckonce morewhetherall connections betweenamplifier and cassettedeck havebeenproperlyestabtished. lPlaybackl (1) Confirmthat the timer switch is set to Off. - Switch on the power and insert the jassette to be played into the cassette \zholder. (2) Set the equalizerswitch to the appropriatepositionfor the tape in use. (3) lf the tape to be played back was recorded with Dolby C-Type noise reduction,press the "C" switch of the Dolby NR switches.lf the tape was recorded with Dolby B-Type noise reduction,press the "B" switch. The respectiveDolby NR indicatorlights up. lf the tape to be played back was not recordedwith Dolby noise reduction, press the "Off" switch. (4) Pressthe > section of the play switch. (5) Adjust the desiredvolumewith the output level control. (6) When the tape end is reached, the auto-shutoffmechanismautomatically stops the tape transport. lf you want to removethe tape during playback,first press the E section of the stop switch. For temporaryinterruption playback, of press the EE section of the pause switch.To resumeplayback,press the play switch again. o The logic-controlled transportof this deck permitsgoing from any transport mode into any other (i.e.from play to rewind,from rewindto fast-forward, etc.) without using the stop switch. . During playbackthe peak level meters display the level recordedon the tape. Readingsare not affectedby turning the output level control. I Memory Switch By setting the memoryswitch to "Memory Play",playbackautomatically starts from the "00O0" tape counter point when the tape is rewoundor fast-torwarded. By setting the switch to "MemoryStop",tape motionduring rewind or fast-forward automatically stops when the "0000" point is reached. I Dolby NR System This deck incorporatesboth the Dolby B-Type and the Dolby C-Type noise reductionsystems,which can be freely selected.The Dolby B-Type NR provides approximately dB of noise reductionin 1O the high frequencies. The DolbyC-Type NR achieves a S/N ratio improvementof appr.2OdB in the range from 2 kHz to 8 kHz,where noise is most readilyaudible. For playbackof a tape which was recordedwith Dolby B-TypeNR,the Dolby NR "B" switch has to be pressed.For playback of a tape recorded with Dolby C-Type NR,the "C" switch must be presseo. . The Dolby NR system does not reduce any noise alreadycontainedin the source signal.You should therefore use recordingsources which are as noise-freeas oossible. lMatchingthe Deck to VariousGassetteTapesl Tape Selector Switch and Eq Switch Settings (Recommended Tapes) :)U120 pS Position Tape I -EEX IL SX q6t6^+^r_ IL zx Eq Switch Eq(rrsec) Nakamichi Nakamichi TDK MaxeII Fuji AMPEX EX EX II AD,AD-X UD, UD-XLI,XL-IS FR-l GM-I I SX,/TO&S Position Tape Selector Switch _T,^6 ItAIL EX SX ape Selector ZX I .EL 70 Brand Name Nakamichi SX TDK SA-X Maxell UD-XU, XL-[S FR-ll Fuji AMPEX GM-II EX .uSX l -Ezx Nakamichi TDK ilaxell Fuji AMPEX ZX MA,MA-R MX FR-Metal MPT This cassettedeck will achievebest results with NakamichiZX, SX and a EX trcassette tapes. Thereforethe use of .lttnese tapes wheneverpossibleis . recommended. lf other tapes are used,it is desirable to choosetapes from this list. Ff*ncy (Hz) Frequency Responseand Noise Spectrum Analysis lRecordingl (1) Confirmthat the timer switch is set to Off. Switch on the power and insert the cassetteto be used for recordinginto the cassette holder. (2) Set the tape selector switches and the equalizerswitch accordingto the tape in use. (* "Matchingthe Deck to Various Cassette Tapes") (3) lf the Dolby C-Type NR is to be used, press the "C" switch of the Dolby NR switches.lf the Dolby B-Type NR is to be "8" switch. The used,press the respectiveDolby NR indicatorlights up. lf no Dolby noise reductionis to be used, press the "Off" switch. set When recordingfrom FM broadcasts, the MPX filter switch to On. (4) Pressingthe counter reset switch to bring "0000" is the tape counter indicationto convenientto easily re-locatethe starting point of the recordingor use the Memory Play feature. (5) By pressingthe O section of the record goes into switch, the deck automatically (Rec/Pause) mode. the recording-standby The red O indicatorin the record switch and the green 0E indicatorin the pause switch light up. (6) While watchingthe peak level meters, adjust the recordinglevel by gradually sliding up the master input level control and adjustingthe left/right channel balancewith the balancecontrol. For hints on proper level settings,refer to "Record LevelSetting". the paragraph (7) When the > section of the play switch is pressed,recordingstarts. (8) When the tape end is reached,the auto-shutoffmechanismautomatically stops the tape transport. lf you want to removethe tape during recording,first press the tr section of the stop switch. For temporaryinterruptionof recording, press the !! section of the pause switch. To resume recording,press the play switch again. . By pressingthe > section of the play switch while keepingthe O section of the record switch depressed, recordingcan be started immediately without enteringthe standby mode. . lf the record switch is pressedafter the play switch, the recordingmode cannot be entered. I Rec Mute By pressingthe Rec Mute switch during recording,the tape continuesto run in the record mode,but the input signal is cut off and the indicatorlights for as long as This the switch is being kept depressed. can be used to insert blank spaces on a tape, etc. The line output and the headphone output are not mutedduring so this operation, that it is possibleto continuouslymonitorthe input signal. I Record Level Setting This deck's LED level metersare free of "overshoot"problemsand display peak levelswith a high degreeof accuracy. For good recordings,it is essentialto ratio. lf the maintaina high signal-to-noise record level is set too low tape hiss will impairthe playbacksound quality.On the other hand,setting the record leveltoo high will cause distortion.Referto the chart below as a guidelineto set recordinglevels. The Dolby C-Type NR system incorporated in this deck possessesadvancedcircuitry to preventdistortioneven at high saturationlevels.Thereforerecording levelscan be set in the same wav as without noise reduction. (LH)positiontape formulations, "Chrome"positiontape fotmulations: levels thatthe + 3 dB indication so Adjust record signal on lightsup onlyoccasionally the highest oeaks. r_ I "Metal" position tape formulations: Adjust record levelsso that the + 5 dB indication lights up only occasionallyon the highestsignal oeaks. *dB _-.l Pk Level I | ' - -" - *; l| le I lLI lr I r_ r -I - IJ _!-.-!- rl _r I I _ I I l | t *dB _-l Peak Level r_ q _t l r !- e -l r r n -l Li- -!_i l- I I l I l It - "- : | .-! I:I l !r - . - ! | II l -r trlr ^^ I lt-4-t l! ^^ I I I I I r lr l ll c - - !-r II - rI I lrtr- I l !r - , . -I ! | l I l r - w - r" I l' L d B J I l ! - ^ - !| l !r - * -a! I I I L have slightly As dilferenttape tormulations different overload (headroom)characteristicq the requirements may vary to a certain degree when using ditferenttapes. dB --l -r I [Timer Recording or Playback] a This deck incorporates timer-startfeature, which enablesyou to make unattended recordingsor start playbackat a preselectedtime with the use of a timer. (1) Establishconnectionsas shown in the chart. (2) Insert the tape to be used for recordingorplaybackand turn on the power to all components. (3) For timer recording,set the recording level to suit the expectedsignal.For timer playback,set the output control to the desired level.Check if all componentsare set up properly. (4) For timer recording,set this deck's timer "Rec". For timer playback,set switch to "Play". the switch to (5) Set the timer to the desiredoperationtime. (6) At the pre-selectedtime,the timer will and the supply power to the components, start recordingor deck will automatically playing. . Be sure to set the deck's timer switch to "Off", when the timer recordingor playbackfeature is not desired. I Maintenance d and Transport Cleaning very importantto regularilyclean the \/ surfaces of the heads as well as the capstan,pinchrollerand all other parts which come in contact with the tape.Tiny particlessheddedfrom the tape onto these etc. oarts,as well as dust accumulations becomethe cause of drop-outs,and severely degradefrequencyresponseand wow-andJlutter characteristics. Gleaning Procedure Removethe cassette holder cover. Use cotton{ipped sticks or the like (availablein audio stores,etc.) to carefullyand with very light pressure clean the parts indicatedin white on the illustration.In cases of severe contamination, the cotton tip in cleaning dip fluid. Cleaningis facilitatedif - after removingthe cassetteholder cover - the cover is closed again and the pause switch depressed, thereby raisingthe head ---embly. b pressure roller is very dirty, press the lry switch and clean the roller while it is turning.At this time, be careful that the cotton tip does not get caught betweenthe roller and the capstan.After cleaningthe roller,put the deck into the pause mode again and clean the revolvingcapstan. ' Demagnetizing After a longer period of use,there can be a build-upof residualmagnetismin heads and capstan,etc. Such residualmagnetismcan inducenoiseand impairthe high frequencies during playback.To preventthis, you should demagnetize these parts about once every 50 hours of use with the optional Nakamichi DM-10 Demagnetizer another properly or designeddemagnetizer. details on the For procedure,please consult the demagnetizing demagnetizer's instructionmanual. . Always switch off the power to the deck before startingthe demagnetizing orocedure. Gleaning the Faceplate This unit shouldbe cleanedonly by wipingit with a soft, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, solvents,ammoniaor abrasivecleaning agents. Lubrication All importantmovingparts of this deck are fitted with long-life,oil-less bearings.Periodic lubricationis thereforenot necessarv. Erase Head Rec/PB Head CaDstan TapeGuide TapeGuide Pressure Roller Be careful not to apply too much force in cleaningas the respectiveparts are critically aligned.Takespecial care not to damagethe tape guides. Do not use too much cleaningfluid and give the cleanedsurfacessome time to dry off completelybefore playinga tape. When you have used cotton-tipped sticks, be careful not to leaveany cotton strands on the cleanedparts. Troubleshooting Condition Taoe dose not run. qecord mode cannot be enteJed. I Probable Cause '1. Cassetteholder not comoletelvlocked. 2. Cassette tabs have been removed. 3. Head is magnetized. 4. Heads and/or capstan and pressure roller dirty. 5. Faulty cassette. 6. Erase head dtry. 7. Programmaterialitsell is distorted. 8. Recordinglevels are too high. 9. Head dirty. lO. Wrong setting of tape selectorswitches. Remedy '1.Presseiect button and then close cassetteholderfirmly 2. Placeadhesivetape over tab openingor use new cassette. 3. Demagnetize head. \z EX cessive playback hiss. Uneven sound levels, drop-outs, excessive wow/flutter. Incomplete erasure. Distorted record/playback sound. 4. Cleanthese oarts. 5. Reolace cassetle. 6. Clean head and oressureroller 7. Check programmaterial. 8. Wide dynamic range permitssome short-termoverload, but excessiverecordinglevelswill cause distortion. Adjust recordinglevels. 9. Clean head. 'lO.Select correct setting for the tape in use. 11. Check connections. 12. Clean head. 13. Check connections. 14. Clean head. 1 5. Clean head. 16. Select correct positions for tape in use. Record mode is entered, but cannot recoro. Cannot playback | 1. Input disconnected. 12. Head dirty. 13. Outputdisconnected. 14. Headdirty. 15. Head dirty. 16. Tape selectorswitches and/or equalizerswitch not set correclly. 17. Strong inductionfields near deck. 18. Signal cable or connectorgroundinglaulty Dull high lrequencies Hum heard during recordingor playback. 17. Keep deck away from amplifier, transformers, fluorescenl lamos.etc. 18. Replacesignal cables. ications Specif Specifications TrackConfiguration.. Heads.. Motors (TapeTransport) Power Source. P o w e rC o n s u m p t i o n . . . Tape Speed. Wow-and-Flutter..... Frequency Response Signal-to-Noise Ratio .......4tracks/2-channelstereo .....2 (eraseheadx 1, record/playback headx 1) ... . DC servo motor (capstandrive) x 1 DC motor (reel drive) x 1 .. . 1O0,'12O,12O/22O-24O,22O 24OYAC; 50/60H2 or (Accordingto country of sale) ......23 W max. 1-718 ips. (4.8 cm/sec.) io.S% . . . . . . . L e s st h a n 0 . 1 ' t % T D P e a k W Less than 0.06"/0 WTD RMS .......2O HZ-20,OO0 (recording level -2O dB) Hz ....... Dolby C-Type NR on <70ps, ZX tape> Better than 68dB (400 Hz, 3% THD, IHF A-WTD RMS) Dolby B-Type NR on (70ps, ZX tape> Better than 62dB (400 Hz, 3% THD, IHF A-WTD RMS) (400 Hz, 0 dB, ZX, EX II tape) . . Less than 1.O% Less than 1.2"/o @OOHz, 0 dB, SX tape) .. . . . Better than 60 dB (100 Hz, 0 dB) .. Better than 36 dB (1 kHz, 0 dB) ... Betterthan 60 dB (1 kHz,0 dB) . . . . . . 10 5 k H z .50 mV 30 kO ....... O.sV(400 Hz,0 dB, outputlevelcontrolat max.)2.2 kO .. . ... .2.2 mW (400 Hz, O dB, output level control at max.)8 O load .490(W x 110(H)x 2s0(D)miilimeters 16-15/16(W) 4-5116(H) 9-7l8(D)inches x x .......5.5 kg 12lb.2 oz Optional Accessories ZX Gassette Tape C-60, C-9O SX Cassette Tape C-60, C-90 EX II Cassette Tape C-60, C-9O EX Gassette Tape C-60, C-90 DM-1O Head Demagnetizer Total HarmonicDistortion. Erasure Separation Crosstalk B i a sF r e q u e n c y . . . . . Input (Line) Output(Line). (Headphones) Dimensions A p p r o x i m a tW e i g h t. e SP-7 Stereo Headphones a a Specifications and appearance design are subject to changefor further improvement without notice. Dolby NR under license from Dolby Laboratories LicensingCorporation. The word "DOLBY" and the Double-D-Symbol trademarksof Dolby Laboratories are Licensing Corporation. Nakamichi Corporation Tokyo Office Shinjuku DaiichiSeimeiBldg. 2-7-1 Nishishiniuku, Shiniuku-ku, Tokyo Phone: (03)342-21461 (NAKAM J) f elex'. 2324721 0D041 007 Nakamichi U.SA. n Corporatio 1101Colorado Avenue Santa Monica.Calif. 904O1 Phone: (213)451-5901 Telex : 652429(NAKREISNM ) Nakamichi U.SA. Corporation 220 WestburyAvenue C a r l eP l a c e N . Y .1 1 5 1 4 , Phone: (516)333-5440 \J G8209308 Printedi n I Japan


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