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CONTENTS
Connections
Instructions.
Safety
On Cassette
Controls
Precautions.
Operation
Maintenance.
TroubleshootinS.
Specifications.
and Features
Playback
Matching
Various Cassette
Recording
Recording or Playback.
Timer
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CAUTION-
TO REDUCE
ELECTRIC
REMOVE
USER-SERVICEABLE
REFER SERVICING
SERVICE
THE RISK OF
SHOCK,
COVER
DO NOT
(OR
BACK). NO
PARTS INSIDE.
TO
PERSONNEL.
Connections
consulting
After
amplifier
with RCA
make connections
Take care not to
channels.
power
to
be switched off.
the instructions
or receiver, use
(provided
plugs
as shown
mix up left and
making connections,
While
the deck and
to the amplifier should
the shielded cables
with the deck)
in the chart.
I
AA
QUALIFIED
your
for
to
right
the
The lightning
symbol,
intended to alert
uninsulated
of
within
be of sufficient
risk of electric
The
equilateral triangle
user of the
the
operating
instructions,
accompanyi
flash with arrowhead
within an equilateral triangle,
the user of the
"dangerous
product's
the
magnitude to constitute a
shock to
exclamation
ooint
is intended to alert
presence
and maintenance
in the literature
ng
appliance.
the
voltage"
enclosure;
oersons.
within
an
of important
(servicing)
is
oresence
that may
WARNING
TO PREVENT
HAZARD,
APPLIANCE
THIS
MOISTURE.
Please record
Number
retain
Model
on
Model
Seriaf
in the space
these
Number and Serial
rear
the
Number:
Number:@
FIRE OR SHOCK
NOT EXPOSE
DO
the Model
provided
numbers.
panel
of the
Nakamichi BX-2
below
Number
OR
are
and
located
TO RAIN
Number and Serial
unit.
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Headphones
Standard
impedance of 8- 1 50
connected
Microphone Connections
The BX-2
When microohones
recording, a separate
a line output
line input
deck's
Nakamichi offers
Microphone
for left, right and
inputs
microphones. To
separate PS-100
2
headphones
stereo
headphone
to the
possesses
are to be used
must be connected
terminals.
the ootional
Mixer, which
power
Power Supply
with an
may be
ohms
jack.
line input facilities.
only
microphone
center blend
the MX-1 O0,
to this
MX-1
provides
is required.
for
mixer with
00
three
(L+R)
the
amplifier's
to
"Rec
Out"
terminals
wall outlet or
to AC
amplifier's
AC outlet
(L,
to
amplilier's
"Tape
Play"
terminals
(L,
R)
Safety
Instructions
r
following safety instructions
\r6luded in
regulations.
1. Read Instructions
operating instructions
before
2.
Retain
operating instructions
lor
3. Heed Warnings
appliance
should be adhered.
4.
Follow lnstructions
use instructions
Water
5.
should
example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
.
kitchen
,
arbasement,
6. Carts and
be used
recommended
7.
Wall or
should be mounted
as recommended
compliance with
Please read
the appliance is
instructions
future reference.
and in the operating instructions
and Moisture
not
be used
laundry
sink,
or near a swimming
Stands - The
only with a
Ceiling Mounting
them
-
All the
should
operated.
-
The
should be retained
-
All warnings
-
All operating
should
be followed.
-
The
near
water
tub, in a wet
cart or stand that is
by the manufacturer.
to a wall
by the manufacturer.
have
safety
carefully.
safety and
appliance should
-
been
standard
safety and
read
be
the
on
and
appliance
-
for
pool,
etc.
The appliance
or ceiling only
8. Ventilation
situated
does not interfere
ventilation.
should
or similar
ventilation
installation,
that
ventilation
9. Heat
away from
heat registers,
(including
1O.Power
connected
type
instructions
appliance.
1 l.Grounding
should be taken
polarization
defeatdd.
1 2.Power-Cord
cords
not likely
items
particular
convenience receptacles,
where
-
The
so that its location
not
surface that may
may impede
-
The
Sources - The
described in the
should be routed
to be walked
placed
attention
they exit from
appliance
with its
For
example, the
be situated
openings;
such as
the flow
openings.
appliance
heat
sources
stoves, or
amplifiers)
power
to
a
or as marked
or Polarization
so that
means
Protection
upon or against
should be
position
or
proper
appliance
on a bed,
block the
placed
or
a bookcase
of
air through
should be
such as radiators,
other appliances
produce
which
appliance
supply
only of
operating
on
the
-
Precautions
grounding
the
of an
appliance is not
-
Power-supply
so that they are
pinched
on or
them,
and
plugs,
the
to cords at
the appliance.
sofa, rug
in
a built-in
or cabinet
situated
heat.
should
the
by
paying
point
or
the
be
l3.Cleaning
cleaned
manufacturer.
'1
4.Nonuse Periods
appliance
outlet when
time.
1S.Object
taken
are not
openings.
16.Damage
appliance
service
A. The
B. Objects
C. The
D.
E.
lT.Servicing
to
described
other
qualified
-
only as recommended
should
and Liquid
so that
spilled into
Requiring
should be
personnel
power-supply
been damaged;
spilled into
rain;
The appliance
operate normally
change in
The appliance
enclosure
service
have fallen,
appliance
or,
the appliance
in the
servicing
service
The
appliance
be unplugged from
left
unused for a long
Entry
objects
when:
the
appliance;
has
does not
performance;
has
damaged
The
user'should
operating instruction.
should
personnel.
should be
power
The
-
Care should be
do not fall and liquids
the
enclosure through
Service
or,
-
serviced by
cord or the
liquid
or
been exposed to
appear to
or exhibits a marked
or,
been dropped,
beyond
be referred
by the
cord of the
period
The
qualified
plug
has been
or,
not
attempt
that
to
the
of
has
or the
All
On
Cassette
Precautions
1. C-120 cassettes
per
side) contain extremely thin tape
which breaks
1,
Vsometimes
is of low sensitivity.
cassettes are
high{idelity recording.
2. Do not
3. Be careful not to turn the
4. Store cassette tapes away
pull
housing.
with the fingers, causing
humidity,
as caused by
(playing
or snarls easily, is
subject to
Therefore,
not
recommended
out the tape from
dust, and magnetic fields
speakers, TV sets etc.
Cassette Tabs
You can
accidental erasure
completely removing
/
pn
protect
valuable
and re-recording
r
top edge of the cassette.
.io" is located
the appropriate tab
on the top left-hand
Tapes
time one
stretching and also
cassette reels
tape slackening.
recordings from
The tab for
hour
C-120
for
the cassette
from heat, high
such
by
on
corner as
screwdriver, and
it off.
recess.
over a side for which the tab has been
removed, cover the tab
of adhesive
Cassette Insertion
(1)lnsertion
you
face the
push
not leave
Do
you
lf
wish
tape.
Break
off this
Side B
erasure.
1. When
2. Insert the cassette
tab to
or 2 from accidental
of a Gassette
the eject button is
mode,
stop
the exposed tape facing
the tab down to break
the broken tab in the
at a
protect
and
the cassette holder
side. Use a small
later
date to record
opening with a
Break off this
protect
Side
trom accidental erasure
Removal
pushed
into the holder
down
piece
tab to
A or 1
in the
opens.
and
with
the
label
of the desired side facing
push
Gently
into
the
protection
For
transport, do not
in any mode
(2)Removal
1.
2. When
3. Remove the
of a Cassette
Press the stop
the eject button is
cassette holder opens.
the cassette
panel.
of the tape and tape
press
other than the
switch.
cassette.
you.
holder back
the eject button
stop
pushed,
mode.
the