BX-1 Users Manual
BX-1 Users Manual
BX-1 Users Manual
Congratulations! CONTENTS
You have chosen a very fine cassette deck. Connections ................................. 2
The Nakamichi BX-1 was developed on the basis of this company's extensive Safety Instructions.. ......................... 3
experience with high-grade cassette decks. While incorporating much of Nakamichi's On Cassette Tapes .......................... 3
Controls and Features ....................... 4
superior technology and following its sound policy, this basic model delivers high
Precautions. ................................. 5
overall characteristics and represents an extraordinary value at a moderate price. Operation. ................................... 5
Playback ................................. 5
Please take the time to read this manual in its entirety to fully acquaint yourself with Matching the Deck to
this cassette deck. Various Cassette Tapes.. ................ 5
Recording ................................ 6
Thank you. Timer Recording or Playback.. ........... 6
Maintenance. ................................ 7
Troubleshooting ..................... . .... 7
Nakamichi Corporation. Specifications. ............................... 8
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CAUTION
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Connections
After consulting the instructions for your
amplifier or receiver, use the shielded cables
with RCA plugs (provided with the deck) to
make connections as shown in the chart.
Take care not to mix up left and right
channels. While making connections, the
power to the deck and to the amplifier should
be switched off.
Headphones
Standard stereo headphones with an
impedance of 8-1 50 ohms may be
connected to the headphone jack.
to AC wall outlet or
Microphone Connections ampltf~ersAC outlet
The BX-1 possesses only line input facilities. to amplifier's "Rec Out" terminals (L, R)- to amplifier's "Tape Play" terminals (L, R)
When microphones are to be used for
recording, a separate microphone mixer with
a line output must be connected to this
deck's line input terminals.
Nakamichi offers the optional MX-100
Microphone Mixer, which provides three
inputs for left, right and center blend (L+ R)
microphones. To power the MX-100, the
separate PS-100 Power Supply is required.
Safety lnstructions
The following safety instructions have been 8. Ventilation - The appliance should be 13.Cleaning - The appliance should be
included in compliance with safety standard situated so that its location or position cleaned only as recommended by the
regulations. Please read them carefully. does not interfere with its proper manufacturer.
ventilation. For example, the appliance
1. Read lnstructions - All the safety and should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug 14.Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the
operating instructions should be read or similar surface that may block the appliance should be unplugged from the
before the appliance is operated. ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in outlet when left unused for a long period of
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet time.
2. Retain instructions - The safety and that may impede the flow of air through the
operating instructions should be retained ventilation openings. 15.0bject and Liquid Entry - Care should be
for future reference. taken so that objects do not fall and liquids
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated are not spilled into the enclosure through
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the away from heat sources such as radiators, openings.
appliance and in the operating instructions heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
should be adhered. (including amplifiers) which produce heat. 16.Damage Requiring Service - The
appliance should be serviced by qualified
4. Follow lnstructions - All operating and 10.Power Sources - The appliance should be service personnel when:
use instructions should be followed. connected to a power supply only of the A. The power-supply cord or the plug has
type described in the operating been damaged; or,
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance instructions or as marked on the B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been
should not be used near water - for appliance. spilled into the appliance; or,
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, C. The appliance has been exposed to
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet 11.Grounding or Polarization - Precautions rain; or.
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. should be taken so that the grounding or D. The appliance does not appear to
polarization means of an appliance is not operate normally or exhibits a marked
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should defeated. change in performance; or,
be used only with a cart or stand that is E. The appliance has been dropped, or the
recommended by the manufacturer. 12.Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply enclosure damaged.
cords should be routed so that they are
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance not likely to be walked on or pinched by 17,Servicing - The user should not attempt
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only items placed upon or against them, paying to service the appliance beyond that
as recommended by the manufacturer. particular attention to cords at plugs, described in the operating instruction. All
convenience receptacles, and the point other servicing should be referred to
where they exit from the appliance. qualified service personnel.
On Cassette Tapes
Precautions corner as you face the side. Use a small label of the desired side facing you.
screwdriver, and push the tab down to break 3. Gently push the cassette holder back
1. C-120 cassettes (playing time one hour it off. Do not leave the broken tab in the into the panel.
per side) contain extremely thin tape recess. If you wish at a later date to record For protection of the tape and tape
which breaks or snarls easily, is over a side for which the tab has been transport, do not press the eject button
sometimes subject to stretching and also removed, cover the tab opening with a piece in any mode other than the stop mode.
is of low sensitivity. Therefore, C-120 of adhesive tape.
cassettes are not recommended for
high-fidelity recording.
Break off this tab to
protect Side A or 1
2. Do not pull out the tape from the cassette
housing.
Operation Check once more whether all connections between amplifier and cassette deck hare been properly established.
[Playback]
Dolby NR System
(1) Confirm that the timer switch is set to Off. This deck incorporates the Dolby NR switched on automatically when the
Switch on the power and insert the system (B-Type), which provides Dolby NR switch is set to On. This
cassette to be played into the cassette approximately 10 dB of noise reduction in prevents the 19-kHz pilot signal from
holder. the high frequencies. To use this system interfering with the proper operation of
(2)Set the equalizer switch to the in recording, set the Dolby NR switch to the Dolby NR system when recording
appropriate position for the tape in use. On. When playing back tapes from your from FM broadcasts.
(3)For playback of a tape which was collection which were recorded with the
recorded with Dolby noise reduction, set Dolby B-Type NR system, always set this The Dolby NR system does not reduce
the Dolby NU switch to On. switch to On. any noise already contained in the
The Dolby NR indicator lights up. For source signal. You should therefore
playback of a tape which was recorded This deck possesses a special feature, use recording sources which are as
without Dolby noise reduction, set the by which the MPX filter circuit is noise-free as possible.
switch to Off.
(4) Press the D section of the play switch.
(5) Adjust the amplifier's volume control to the
desired listening level.
(6)When the tape end is reached, the
auto-shutoff mechanism automatically
stops the tape transport. If you want to
remove the tape during playback, first [Matching the Deck to Various Cassette Tapes]
press the section of the stop switch.
For temporary interruption of playback, Tape Selector Switch and Eq Switch Settings (Recommended Tapes)
press the 00 section of the pause
7; 1
switch. To resume playback, press the W 1 2 0 p s Position
play switch again. Tape-%-witch ~1 Eq_Switch Brand Name
The logic-controlled transport of this Tape Selector- -
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Troubleshooting
Condition Probable Cause Remedy
Tape dose not run. 1. Cassette holder not completely locked. 1. Press eject button and then close cassette holder firmly.
Record mode cannot be entered. 2. Cassette tabs have been removed. 2. Place adhesive tape over tab opening or use new
cassette.
Uneven sound levels, drop-outs. 4. Heads and/or capstan and pressure roller dirty. 4. Clean these parts.
excessive wow/flutter. 5. Faulty cassette. 5. Replace cassette.
Incomplete erasure. 6. Erase head dirty. 6. Clean head and pressure roller.
Distorted record/playback sound. 7. Program material itself is distorted. 7. Check program material.
8. Recording levels are too high. 8. Wide dynamic range permits some short-term overload.
but excessive recording levels will cause distortion.
Adjust recording levels.
9. Head dirty. 9. Clean head.
10. Wrong setting of tape selector switches. 10. Select correct setting for the tape in use.
Record mode is entered, but cannot 11. Input disconnected. 11. Check connections.
record. 12. Head dirty. 12. Clean head.
Hum heard during recording or playback. 17. Strong induction fields near deck. 17. Keep deck away from amplifier, transformers, fluorescent
lamps, etc.
18. Signal cable or connector grounding faulty. 18. Replace signal cables.
Specifications
Specifications Optional Accessories
Specifications and appearance design are subject to change for further improvement without
notice.
Dolby NR under license from Dolby ~aboratoriesLicensing Corporation.
The word "DOLBY" and the Double-D-Symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing SP-7 Stereo Headphones
Corporation.