Otari MX-5050 Mini Pro

Operation manual (OIM-1005E) · Part 0 · scan pages 1-8

Front Matter

OIM-1005E

OTARI®

MX-5050 PROFESSIONAL RECORDER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MX-5050 recorder loaded with two Otari Electric Co., Ltd. reels⤢ zoomMX-5050 recorder loaded with two Otari Electric Co., Ltd. reels

CAUTION↑ TOP

To prevent fire or shock hazard:

Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Do not remove back.

No user-serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

MX-5050 SERIES PROFESSIONAL RECORDER — INTRODUCTION↑ TOP

This manual provides descriptive information, installation, operation instructions, preventive maintenance and normal adjustments for the Otari MX-5050 Series Professional Recorder.

MX-5050 Recorder (2-Channel Version in Standard Wooden Case)⤢ zoomMX-5050 Recorder (2-Channel Version in Standard Wooden Case)

COMMUNICATION WITH OTARI — FOR SERVICE INFORMATION AND PARTS↑ TOP

The OTARI PRODUCTS are manufactured under strict quality control and each unit was carefully tested and inspected prior to shipment from our factory.

If, however, some adjustments or technical support become necessary, replacement parts are required, or technical questions arise, please contact your nearest Otari dealer or write to:

OTARI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.OTARI CORPORATION
4-29-18, Minami Ogikubo,981 Industrial Road, San Carlos,
Suginamiku, Tokyo, 167, JapanCalifornia 94070, U. S. A.
Phone: (03) 333 - 9631Phone: (415) 593 - 1648
Telex No.: OTRDENKI J26604Telex No.: TWX 910-376-4890

Another part of Otari continous technical support program for our products, is the continous revision of manuals as the equipment is improved or modified.

In order for you to receive our information and service applicable to your requirement, and for the technical support to function properly, please include the following information, most of which can be obtained from the name plate on the equipment.

  1. Model Number
  2. Serial Number
  3. Date of purchase
  4. Name and address of dealer from whom machine was purchased.
  5. Power requirements (voltage and frequency)
  6. Manual number which you are referring

TABLE OF CONTENTS↑ TOP

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS AND TABLES↑ TOP

List of Illustrations↑ TOP

FigureTitlePage
MX-5050 Recorder (2-channel version in wooden case)(Frontispiece)
I-1MX-5050 Major ComponentsI-1-(1)
II-1Equipment DimensionII-3
III-1Tape ThreadingIII-2-(1)
III-2Tape-Splicing BlockIII-2-(6)
IV-1Removing Head CoverIV-2-(1)
IV-2DemagnetizingIV-2-(2)
IV-3LubricationIV-2-(3)

List of Tables↑ TOP

TableTitlePage
I-1MX-5050 Model ConfigurationsI-1
I-2Available Standard Tape Speed CombinationsI-1-(1)
I-3Head Assembly ConfigurationsI-1-(3)
I-4Standard AccessoriesI-2
I-5Optional AccessoriesI-3
I-6Specifications of MX-5050I-5
II-1Rear Connector PanelII-4
III-1Tape Transport Controls and IndicatorsIII-1
III-2Record/Reproduce Electronics Controls and IndicatorsIII-1
IV-1Test & Maintenance EquipmentIV-1

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM↑ TOP

Drawing No.Title
PA-284Tape Transport
AF-230-101Record/Reproduce Electronics