LX-5

 Nakamichi LX-5      
Nakamichi_LX5_2   Nakamichi_LX5_1 Photos by Vladimir Mochalov
 

Service Manual

 LX-5 Service Manual
 

User Manual

 LX-5 User Manual
     
   
   
Release year 1981-1984     Average price  849$        
Display Head Configuration      Nakamichi_LX-5_3  
Digit Digital Counter √ 2 Head Design  
Digital Peak-Reading Meters √ 3 Head Design  √  
Mechanical Counter     Seperate Record and Playback Heads  √  
Analog Needle Meters     4 Track / 2 Channel √      
Linear Tape Counter      
    Tape    
Connectivity Chrome Tape Capability √  
Headphones √ Normal Tape Capability √  

 
RCA Input/Output √ Metal Tape Capability √  
Wired Remote Control √ Auto Tape Type Selection    
Amp out Manual Tape Type Selection √  
       
Noise Reduction Calibration    
Dolby-B Noise Reduction √ 15kHz Test Tone    
Dolby-C Noise Reduction √ 400Hz Test Tone    
Dolby-S Noise Reduction Auto Playback Azimuth Correction        
DBX Noise Reduction Manual Bias Calibration √
  
Double Dolby NR Circuits √ Manual Level Calibration √  
MPX Filter √ Auto Bias Calibration    
Subsonic Filter √ Auto Level Calibration        
Dolby HX Pro  

       
      Indicators    
Transport     Record Indicator √  
Pressure Pad Lifter √    Illuminated Cassette Compartment √      
Single-Capstan Transport
  Chrome Tape    
Auto Reverse

 

   Metal Tape    
Belt Drive (Capstan) √   Normal Tape    
Slack-Tape Takeup

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   Fader Down      
2-Speed Cueing     Fader Up      
Mechanical Tape Loading √             

Dual-Capstan Transport

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   Speed        
Auto Shutoff √   4.76 cm/s √      
Double Direct Drive (Capstan)     9.52 cm/s        
Idler Drive (Reel) √             
Multi Motor Mechanism √            
Belt Drive (Azimuth Adjustment)              
Belt Drive (Mechanism)