11
Controls and Connections
User’s Guide
Y
Tape counter
This indicator displays tape position.
Z
Level meters
These indicators display the signal level within a range of -20 dB to +9 dB. The individual tracks and
the stereo bus are displayed.
• When dbx™ is off, the normal signal limit is approximately 0 dB.
• When dbx™ is on, the normal signal limit is approxi6 dB.
[
Tape speed indicator
These indicators show the current tape speed selection, either 9.5 cm/sec or 4.8 cm/sec. When the
MT4X is first powered on, it defaults to 9.5 cm/sec.
\
dbx indicator
This indicator illuminates when the dbx™ noise reduction system is turned on.
]
SYNC indicator
This indicator illuminates when SYNC key (
K
) has been switched on.
^
AUTO PUNCH indicators
These indicators show the status of the automatic punch-in/out function. See "Using the automatic
punch-in/out function" on page 21.
a
MEMO indicators
These indicators illuminate when their respective memory points have been set.
b
REPEAT indicator
This indicator illuminates while the repeat function is active.
c
REC SELECT - TRACK indicators
These indicators flash when you arm the corresponding track by pressing one of the REC SELECT
keys (
G
). The armed indicators switch from flashing to illuminated when you press the REC/
PAUSE key (
S
).
Front Panel Connections
Note:
The meters can be switched to peak hold. To switch peak hold on or off, press the
COUNTER RESET key (
Q
) while holding down the STOP key (
W
).
d
PHONES connector
This 1/4” phone connector is used for a pair of stereo headphones
(8
Ω
to 40
Ω
).
e
PUNCH I/O footswitch connector
This connector is used to plug in an optional footswitch (FC5) for
punch-in/out recording. See "Using the optional footswitch" on
page 28.
d
e
PHONES
PUNCH I/O
