Connections to the CR-4, Connections from the CR-4

To use the CR-4, you need to make enough room on a level firm surface for the unit itself, and also leave enough space for connections. There are two kinds of connections to make (as well as the power connection): the audio con- nections to the CR-4 and the connections from the unit.

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Connections to the CR-4

Connections to the CR-4 include microphones, guitars, synthesizers and rhythm units, etc.

All of these are made through the 1/4" jacks on the front panel.

We always suggest that you connect and disconnect equipment to and from the CR- 4 and turn equipment on and off with the headphone and speaker [MASTER] vol-

...............ume turned down This protects your ears,

as well as the speakers and headphones

Connections from the CR-4

The connections that you need to make from the CR-4 are the headphones and the connec- tions to the master stereo recorder.

Connect headphones to the 1/4" [PHONES] jacks on the front panel. Use the [MAIN] jack if you are only connecting one pair of head- phones (the [SUB] output doesn’t work on its own).

Connect any standard cassette recorder, etc. using the RCA jacks on the rear panel of the CR-4. These should be connected to the [REC IN] or [IN] of the recorder.

...............Setting up the CR-4

Connecting the power

Making sure that the AC adapter is the correct voltage for your region, connect the plug of the power cord to the power inlet of the CR-4, and the plug of the adapter to an AC outlet.

Switch on any rhythm machines, synthesizers or other input devices connected to the CR-4. Then switch on the CR-4.

Now you can switch on the recorder, if this is connected.

We always recommend switching on equipment starting with the source, and finishing with the final destination. Switch

...............off equipment in the reverse order, ending

with the source

Inserting the tape

It’s a good idea to invest in a tape-cleaning kit, and clean the heads of the CR-4 before and after every recording session (we do not suggest that you use dry cassette-type head cleaners—cotton swabs and tape head and rubber cleaning fluid kits are ideal). This will help you maintain a high standard of recording, and will make your work sound much better.

You may also want to consider the use of a tape head demagnetizer. Follow the instructions of the demagnetizer for opti- mum results.

Remember to use only CrO2 tape (Type II) tapes.