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Model X-34 Owner’s Manual
10. AUX return knob [AUX RTN]
This knob allows you to adjust the input level of
processed signals from a connected external effect
unit. The level of both signals input to AUX RTN
L/MONO and R are adjusted equally.
11. Monitor master knob [MONITOR]
This knob allows you to adjust the final level of
monitoring signals, i.e., the headphone volume and
the level of signals output from the MONITOR OUT
L/R jacks.
12. [AUX] indicator
This red indicator lights up when the channel MON
MIX/AUX knob functions as an AUX control.
13. [MON MIX] indicator
This red indicator lights up when the channel MON
MIX/AUX knob functions as a MON MIX control.
14. Track down on/off button [Track Down]
Pressing this button switches Track Down mode on
and off. When Track Down mode is switched on, the
Track Down indicator lights up. When Track Down
mode is switched off, the Track Down indicator turns
off. To select a recording track or perform Auto
Bounce (ping-pong), you need to cancel Track Down
mode.
15. Track Down indicator
The green Track Down indicator lights up when
Track Down mode is on. When you turn on the power
to the X-34, Track Down mode is automatically
engaged.
16. Auto bounce select button [Auto Bounce]
When Track Down mode is off, press this button to
engage Auto Bounce mode and select a ping-pong
destination track. This button is disabled when Track
Down mode is on. Pressing this button repeatedly
selects a track in the following order: [1]->[2]->[3]
->[4]->[OFF]->[1]
<Note>
You cannot cancel ping-pong recording by pressing the
Auto Bounce button once the process has started.
17. Level meters
These five-dot indicator meters indicate the
recording/playback level.
During recording, the optimum level is 0 ~ 3 on this
meter.
18. Dolby B noise reduction indicator [NR]
This indicator lights up in green when you turn on
the DOLBY NR switch on the rear panel.
19. Record indicator [REC]
This indicator lights up in red when the X-34 is
placed in record mode. It also flashes in Punch in/
out rehearsal mode.
20. Power indicator [POWER]
This indicator lights up when you turn on the power.
21. Pitch control knob [WIDE PITCH]
Tape speed can be adjusted within the range of
–50% ~ +12%. This is normally set to the center
position.
Use this knob during the playback of recorded music
to practice your performance at a slower speed.
This is also useful when you wish to overdub a
musical instrument that has slightly offset pitch, or
a vocalist who can’t quite hit the highest note. Pitch
control is disabled when the NORMAL FIX indicator
is lit.
22. Tape speed control/indicator [NORMAL FIX]
Press this switch to change the tape speed from 9.5cm/s
to 4.75cm/s. The NORMAL FIX indicator lights up in
green, and the pitch control and Dolby B noise
reduction are disabled. Pressing this switch again
will restore the Dolby and pitch control settings, and
the tape speed (9.6cm/s) will be restored. This switch
is disabled during recording.
23. Tape counter/reset button [RESET]
Tape transport is metered and indicated here.
Press the reset button to return the counter to [000].
24. Cassette lid/Cassette tray
Insert a cassette tape here.
Load or unload cassettes only when the transport is
stopped.
25. Transport control buttons
Play button [PLAY]
Press this button to start playback.
Stop button [STOP]
Press the [STOP] button to stop tape transport. The
tape transport buttons PLAY, REC, REW and FF will
cancel and the tape will stop.
Fast forward button [FF]
Press this button to fast forward the tape at high
speed.
Rewind button [REW]
Press this button to rewind the tape at hight speed.
Recording button [REC]
While a record track indicator or indicators are lit
(red), press this button and the PLAY button
simultaneously to start recording. If you press the
PAUSE button prior to these buttons, the X-34 will
enter record standby mode and the tape will remain
stopped.