AYRE AX-7e - Manual (Page 10)

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
does not operate on the “Moon”
input. This avoids the
undesired possibility of
creating a feedback loop.
When the “Tape Output” button is pressed, the
indicator will light up and the signal from the
currently selected source component will be routed
to the “Tape Out” connectors. This allows a
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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