Ayre Acoustics AX-7E owner manual Input Source Selection, Tape Output

Input Source Selection

The input selector buttons are located at the right side of the unit. Icons that match the connector labels on the rear panel (Star, Planet, Comet, Moon) are used to denote the inputs.

When the unit is first connected to an AC power source, the “Star” input is selected by default. After that, the current input selection is retained in memory, even when the unit is placed in “Standby”.

The input selector utilizes sophisticated FET switches. Both the signal and ground connections to each source component are switched, so that any un-selected components are completely disconnected from the system. This avoids any problems with undesired ground loops.

Tape Output

The “Tape Output” function	When the “Tape Output” button is pressed, the
does not operate on the “Moon”	indicator will light up and the signal from the
input. This avoids the	currently selected source component will be routed
undesired possibility of	to the “Tape Out” connectors. This allows a
creating a feedback loop.	recording to be made.
	Turn the “Tape Output” off unless a recording is
	being made. This will completely disconnect the
	recorder from the AX-7e (including the ground
	connection), avoiding the possibility of undesired
	ground loops.

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