Display
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MT8XII—Owner’s Manual
Display
1
Tape counter
The tape counter indicates the tape position.
2
Track level meters
These meters show the track signal levels during recording and playback from –20 dB to +9 dB
in eight steps. To turn on and off the Peak Hold function, hold down the [STOP] button and
press the [RESET] button. With no tape loaded, the meters display group signal levels.
3
Stereo level meters
These meters show the STEREO OUT signal levels from –20 dB to +9 dB in eight steps. To turn
on and off the Peak Hold function, hold down the [STOP] button and press the [RESET] button.
4
dbx indicator
This indicator lights up when the dbx noise reduction system is turned on.
5
SYNC indicator
This indicator lights up when the SYNC function is turned on. It stays on continuously for FSK
sync and flashes for SMPTE sync.
6
IN & OUT indicators
These indicators show the status of the Auto Punch In/Out sequence.
7
MEMO 1 & 2
These indicators flash three times then light up continuously when the Memo 1 and Memo 2
location points are set.
8
REPEAT indicator
This indicator lights up when the Repeat Playback or Auto Punch In/Out Rehearse Repeat func-
tion is on.
9
TAPE indicator
This indicator light up when a tape is loaded into the MT8XII. If you press a transport button
when no tape is loaded, the tape indicator flashes, indicating that no tape is loaded.
0
Track record indicators
These indicators show which tracks are selected for recording. They flash when a track is
selected, and light up continuously during recording or rehearsal.
L R
+9
+6
+3
0dB
–3
–6
–10
–20
+9
+6
+3
0dB
–3
–6
–10
–20
REC
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2
TAPE
REPEAT
MEMO
IN
OUT
dbx
SYNC
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
0
9
5
4
6
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