On Entel } Model oY a . RECORDER/REPRODUCERTABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION, 2 SPECIFICATIONS 2 PEATURE DESCRIPTIONS - 5 INSTALLATION 10 OPERATIONS 413 EDITING a7 CREATIVE USE OF THE PITCH CONTROL qe ROUTINE MAINTENANCE a9 WARNING: To avoid possible electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. ‘There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Oo1, INTRODUCTION ‘his Owners Manual is common to both Models E-16 and &-8 Recoréer/ Reproducer . ‘The operating procedures are in Section 3 through 8 and, for checking and repairing, refer to the Service Manual. Although E+16 is for 1/2" tape at 15 ips (38 cm/s) and E-8 is for 1/4" tape also at 15 ips (38 cm/s), all other features are the sane. The procedures in Section 6 have been limited to adjusting of the pots and therefore, electrical measuring instruments, special jigs and tools are not required. Should further adjusting and repairs become necessary, it is suggested you contact your nearest Fostex dealer or service station. 2. SPECIFICATIONS Model_E-16 Tape 1/2" (12. 7mm), 1.5 mil bese Format 16 track, 16 channel Head 2 neads (Erase, Rec/Play) Reel size 10-1/2" (270mm), NAB hub Tape speed 15 ips (38 cm/s), 10.28 Pitch control 2158 Line input =1048V/0.3¥ noninal, unbalanced; imp. 30Kobns Line outpat -1048¥/0.3V nominal unbalanced, lead imp. 10Kohms or higher Equalization 1S ips; IEC-1 (@ + 35ysec) Record level calibration 048 referenced to 320 nib/m of tape flux vow @ flutter 15 ips, £0,05¢ wTD, 40.10% UNWTD Starting tine 0.5 sec. or less Past wind time 140 see. for 2500 ft. (762m) of tape Frequency response ——0liz. V BKKtz, *34B Signal to noise ratio 80aB WrD, 604B UNwTD (With built-in Dolby Cc) aD, Tesa than 18 at 1khiz, 0aB Brasure Better than 70d8 at ikiiz Crosstalk Bettor than 50d8/1kliz Power wequiresionts 120VAC, 602, 1550 220VAC, Sonz, 155i 240VAc, Somz, 1554 Dimensions 430(W) x 445{H) x 235(D) mm Weight 30Kg. (standard version) Model E-8 Tape 1/4" (6.3mm), 1.5 mil base Format ® track 8 channel ead 2 heads (Erase, Rec/Play) Reel size Up to 10-1/2" (270mm), NAB or EIA/CINE Tape speed 15 ips (38 cm/s), £0.28 Pitch conteol ass Line ingot =10d2¥/0,3V nominal, unbalanced, imp, 30Kohns Line output -10aB¥/0.3V nominal unbalanced, load imp, 10Kohns or higher pqualization 15 ipsr TEC-1 (@ + 358) Record level calibration Ode referenced to 320 n¥tb/m of tape fox