Pioneer CT-W603RS Cassette Player User Manual
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1. truplsneu by riontte Elecuumc Corporation Copyright 1993 Pioneer Electronic Corporatior All rights reserved PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION 2 1 Meguru i Chome Meguro ku Tokyo 153 Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC 2265 East 220th Street Long Beach California 90810 U S A P O BOX 1720 Long Beach California 90801 U S A PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 Canada PIONEER ELECTRONIC EUROPE N V Haven 1087 Keetberglaan 1 9120 Melsele Belgium TEL 03 750 05 11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 178 184 Boundary Road Braeside Victoria 3195 Australia TEL 03 580 9911 Printed in Malaysia lt RRB1143 A2. CONDENSATION When the deck is moved from a cold location to a warm location or when the temperature of the room changes suddenly conden sation may form on the mechanical parts This can adversely af fect the performance of the deck If this occurs wait for about one hour to allow the deck to adjust to the room temperature To pre vent condensation when heating a room raise the temperature slowly 4 lt RRB1143 gt En MAINTENANCE con 19 a Erase head Pinch roller Rec play head Capstan Pinch roller CLEANING THE HEADS PINCH ROLLERS AND CAPSTANS The heads pinch rollers and capstans are likely to get dirty quite easily If these parts particularly the heads get dirty the high fre quency components of a recording will not be reproduced and the stereo balance will be impaired resulting in a deterioration of the playback sound It is therefore recommended that the head sec tion be cleaned regularly Set the POWER switch to STANDBY Press the eject button to open the cassette door Dip a cleaning swab in cleaning fluid and use it to wipe the heads capstans and pinch rollers w NOTE After cleaning the head section do not load a tape until the clean ing fluid has dried completely about two or three minutes DEMAGNETIZING THE HEADS After using the cassette deck for a period of time the heads will become magnetized The same effect will occur if a magnetized screwdriver
3. DECK Il counter mode button TIME COUNT DECK H counter reset button RESET CDeDECK SYNCHRO recording button CD SYNC lt AUTO AEVERSE gt DOLBY S NR SUPER AUTO BLE AUTO TARE SELECTOR REC May DECK I eject button if the tape is moving recording playback tape winding etc press the stop Il button before pressing this button NOTE If the power is turned off while the tape is moving the cassette door may remain locked In this case turn the power on before pressing the eject amp button Deck operation buttons 4 Reverse playback gt Forward playback 44 MS Fast reverse music search B Stop bb MS Fast forward music search Except for CT W603RS O Recording mute i Pause Recording Microphone jack MIC CT W803RS CT W703RS U S and Canadian models only 9 MIC LEVEL control CT W803RS CT W703RS U S and Canadian models only Headphones jack PHONES Recording level control REC LEVEL DECK Il eject button If the tape is moving recording playback tape winding etc press the stop W button before pressing this button NOTE If the power is turned off while the tape is moving the cassette door may remain locked In this case turn the power on before pressing the eject amp button DECK Il operation buttons 4 Reverse playback gt Forward playback lt 4 lt MS Fast reverse music search al Stop bb MS Fast f
4. NOTES e Keep the input and output jacks connected between the ampli fier and this unit otherwise the CDe DECK SYNCHRO record ing cannot be carried out e Even when the CD player is connected to the amplifier with an optical fiber cable connect the CD player to the amplifier or this unit with the input and output cords with pin plug PIONEER SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL CT W703RS CT W603RS only CONTROL IN jack Use the enclosed Remote Control Cord to connect this jack to the CONTROL OUT jack of another component which bears the mark indicating that it is equipped with PIONEER System Re mote Control You will then be able to operate this unit using the Pioneer system remote control unit If the remote control unit does not have separate buttons for deck and deck Il or a selection but ton to choose deck I or deck Il the buttons will only operate deck ll To operate deck with a remote control unit which was not designed for double deck cassette decks see page 8 CONTROL OUT jack Intermediary jack which outputs signals from the CONTROL IN jack of this unit to the input jack of another unit Connect this jack to the CONTROL IN jack of another component compatible with Pi oneer System Remote Control NOTE Be sure to connect both of the control cord s plugs securely to the CONTROL IN and CONTROL OUT jacks Do not connect only one end of the cable CONNECTING THE POWER CORD Insert the power cord of the casse
5. The tape copying function permits you to copy the contents of a tape from DECK I to DECK Il The SYNCHRO COPY button is used to select either normal speed copying or high speed copying copying at twice the nor mal playback speed Load a tape for playback into DECK 1 and a tape for recording into DECK Il Set the REV MODE switch Set the tape transport direction Tape copying is always performed in the direction indicated by the tape transport indicator or To change this direc tion press the desired playback button P gt or then im mediately press the stop W button Press the SYNCHRO COPY button to select either NORMAL or HIGH speed NORMAL Tape copying at normal speed allows listen during playback COPY indicator lights steadily HIGH Tape copying at twice the normal speed COPY indicator flashes Playback will still audible 18 lt RRB1143 gt En TAPE COPYING from DECK to DECK II To stop copying Press the stop WE button of either deck Both decks will stop NOTES The tape in DECK Il will be copied in the same type of the DOL BY NR switch as DECK I s tape regardless of its own setting When listening to the copied tape set the type of the DOLBY NR switch on DECK I If a nearby television set is on while high speed copying is be ing performed a high pitched interference sound may be heard on the tape In this case either use the normal speed c
6. on the power cord or pinch the cord Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on A damaged power cord can cause fire or give you an electrical shock Check the power cord once in a while When you find it damaged ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement 20 lt RRB1143 gt En SPECIFICATIONS Systema aaa 4 track 2 channel stereo Heads CT W803RS CT W703RS Hard Permalloy recording playback head X 2 Ferrite erasing head X 2 CT W603RS Hard Permalloy recording playback head X 1 Hard Permalloy piayback head X 1 Ferrite erasing head X 1 MOOD ee DC servo motor X 2 Wow and Flutter stades 2e 0 1 WRMS Fast Winding Time Approximately 100 seconds C 60 tape Frequency Response 20 dB recording CT W803RS CT W703RS TYPE IV Metal tape 20 to 20 000 Hz TYPE II High CrO2 tape n 20 to 19 000 Hz TYPE I Normal tape rr 20 to 18 000 Hz CT W603RS TYPE IV Metal tape 20 to 16 500 Hz TYPE IT High CrO2 tape er 20 to 16 000 Hz TYPE I Normal tape 20 to 16 000 Hz Signal to Noise Ratio D lby NR OFF lierna More than 57 dB Noise Reduction Effect Dolby B type NR ON
7. magnet or other magnetized object is brought too close to the heads When the heads become magnetized high frequency sounds will be lost during recording or playback and interference noise may also occur The heads should be regularly demagnetized with a head demagnetizer which can be purchased at most audio stores When demagnetizing the heads make sure that the POWER switch of the cassette deck is set to ON and turn off the sound volume on the amplifier to which the deck is connected Also be sure that no headphones are connected For detailed instructions refer to the operating instructions of the head demagnetizer CLEANING THE FRONT PANEL Clean the deck regularly with a soft cloth If the front panel becomes soiled moisten a soft cloth with a weak solution of neu tral detergent diluted in five to six parts water wring the cloth well and wipe the panel clean Never use volatile cleaners like thinners benzine or alcohol because they will damage the panel finish THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES CHECK CASSETTE BEFORE USE Turn pencil to remove tape slack Check the following items before loading a cassette tape Is the tape loose or is some of the tape outside the cassette If some of the tape is loose or projecting outside the cassette shell the tape may not properly enter between the capstan and p
8. ERASINGA TAPE il illa ara 14 AUTO BLE TUNING ss allora 15 RELAY RECORDING 16 PARALLEL RECORDING CT WBO3RS onlY i iaia 16 CDeDECK SYNCHRO RECORDINGS 17 TAPE COPYING ceinen a are ea Eaa a Naar iai 18 TROUBLESHOOTING nn nn see 19 SPECIFICATIONS ES tie oran tested 21 INSTALLATION When installing the deck avoid locations with high temperatures or humidity and make sure that the deck receives adequate ventilation Do not install the deck in locations subject to direct sunlight or near a space heater or other heating device as this may cause damage to the finish or internal parts Malfunctions may also result if the deck is installed in an ex cessively humid or dusty location Avoid installing the deck next to kitchen counters or other locations subject to oily smoke or humidity M if the deck is placed directly on top of an amplifier it may pick up humming or other noise Also if the amplifier generates a large amount of heat the deck may malfunction If the deck is located near a television set it may pick up inter ference noise which will be recorded as a whistling sound on the tape If this happens move the deck further away from the television set or turn the television set off when operating the deck Do not place a cloth over the deck or block the ventilation slots in any way The ventilation slots on this deck are necessary to keep internal parts cool If they are blocked the deck may mal function
9. In the repeat mode relay playback is always begun from the forward direction gt DECK forward playback lt DECK I reverse playback gt DECK Il forward playback lt DECK It reverse playback o Auto reverse function Relay Playback sequence IP cold 11 coli lt IP ool DECK I gt Ca 5 15 times relay 32 sides playback i DECK I lt Id tb old IP oo1 lt 112 gt 15 times relay 31 sides playback DECK I gt 2 Holl d gt IP 001 dAHP 001 d Ca a 15 times relay 32 sides playback s DECK II 4 Hd IP oo 4 11 ol d 12 15 times relay 31 sides playback MUSIC SEARCH Skipping forward or backward to playback a desired selection The music search function detects blanks longer than 4 seconds between selections advances the tape in the forward or reverse direction to find the beginning of the desired selection and auto matically starts playback It can find a selection located up to 15 selections before or after the present position During forward playback When you wish to locate the next song or beyond press the PP button as many times as the number of songs to be skipped When you wish to listen to the song being currently played from the be ginning press the button once To return to the previous song or beyond press the button as many times as the number of songs to be skipped plus one During reverse playback When you wish to l
10. equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug CLEANING The appliance should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth Never clean with furniture wax benzine insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet POWER LINES An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE The appliance should be serviced by a Pioneer authorized service center or qualified service personnel when The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance The appliance has been exposed to rain The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged SERVICING T
11. for about 30 seconds after which it will light steadily The tape will be forwarded for approximately one second after pressing the start button so that recording will start from the recordable portion of the tape The operation is completed when the start position is resumed When tuning both decks in sequence except for CT W603RS 1 Load tapes in both decks 2 Set the REV MODE switch to lt RELAY SKIP 3 Press the BLE button of DECK I Auto BLE tuning starts from DECK I to DECK Il If the BLE button of DECK il is pressed the tuning will stop after only DECK Il is tuned A tuning signal will be recorded on the cassette in the cas sette deck when using AUTO BLE The music and other in formation already recorded on this cassette will be erased from the point where tuning starts BLE operation AUTO BLE indicator 1 Flashes on EE To stop AUTO BLE tuning To cancel AUTO BLE tuning e g must record urgently press the stop W button To reset a tuned condition Press the BLE button again Error display If the old tape the tape end or the leader white portion im mediately prior to the tape end is reached during AUTO BLE oper ation tuning becomes impossible That means recording will stop immediately and the counter indicator will display the fol lowing flashing message Err In this case press the BLE button again to reset and record without AUTO BLE
12. high frequency sound during playback in tapes with poor recordings Press the FLEX button and playback the tape To stop playback temporarily Except for DECK of CT W603RS Press the pause BI button To resume playback either press the pause II button again or press the playback gt or button To stop playback Press the stop Il button BLANK SKIP REV MODE a a Ka RELAY SKIP This function allows you to skip unrecorded portions of the tape during playback Set the REV MODE switch to When this mode is selected if the tape deck encounters an un recorded portion of tape more than 15 seconds in length it will fast forward the tape until it encounters another recorded por tion and resume playback from that point NOTE When the REV MODE switch is set to gt position relay mode will be engaged automatically 12 lt RRB1143 gt En RELAY PLAYBACK When relay playback mode is selected continuous playback can be performed When the tape in the first deck reaches its end and stops the other deck will automatically begin playback 1 Load prerecorded tapes in DECK I and DECK Il 2 Set the DOLBY NR ON OFF switch and set the DOLBY NR switch Set the DOLBY NR ON OFF switch to ON first then select B C or S type NR with the DOLBY NR switch Always set the switch to the same position that was used for recording Set the REV MODE switch to lt
13. holes on the tape cassette to deter mine the type of tape being used The deck is then set to match the tape recording bias and equalization NOTES e When using TYPE IV Metal tapes make sure that the tapes have sensor holes e Make sure that the sensor holes on the cassette are not blocked otherewise the tape selector mechanism will not function properly e Do not use TYPE III FeCr tapes TIPS ON CASSETTE TAPES Leader tape which cannot be recorded on is provided at the beginning of a cassette tape Let the tape run for about 5 se conds before starting to record to allow the leader tape to clear the recording head Do not leave a cassette tape exposed to the environment Store the cassette in its case after use so that dust and dirt do not adhere to the tape and so the tape will not get slack Store tapes in a location free from magnetism dust dirt oil heat and humidity e Because C 120 tapes are very thin they can easily jam in the pinch rollers and capstan and they often are subject to other problems such as irregular winding It is best not to use them with this deck If cassette tapes are irregularly wound the tape may get jammed in the rollers This can cause damage to both the tape and the deck tf you are not certain whether the tape is wound evenly fast forward or rewind the tape from beginning to end to make sure that the tape is properly wound TYPE Il High CrO tape 5 lt RRB1143 g
14. seconds after the power cord is con nected to the power supply DOLBY NR B C S indicator Level meter Holds peak for about 1 3 seconds The e mark beside the 0 dB mark indicates the Dolby NR sys tems standard level CDeDECK SYNCHRO indicator CD SYNC This indicator lights when the CD SYNC button is pressed and the operation starts DECK I tape transport mode indicators See page 10 DOLBY NR amp DOLBY HX PRO E The B C type Dolby NR Systems Dolby NR systems are designed to reduce the amount of tape hiss mainly in the treble components During recording the high pitched pianissimo sounds which are most characteristig of audible noise are boosted and during playback only these boosted sections are attenuated so that tape sound is returned to normal As a result the noise is attenuated by an amount equal to the boosting in the treble range The Dolby B type NR system re duces noise in the treble range cutting tape hiss and expanding the dynamic range The Dolby C type NR system is even more ef fective in reducing noise as it reduces noise from the mid range on E Dolby S type NR System The Dolby S type noise reduction system is effective at reducing noise not only in the treble and mid range frequencies but in the bass frequencies as well In addition maximum noise reducing ef fect is demonstrated not only in non recorded parts of the tape but tn the recorded signal portions as well The broa
15. see page 13 Set the stereo amplifier for tape playback Press the playback gt or lt 4 button of the deck that will start to play first When the tape in one deck ends the other deck automati cally begins playback To cancel relay playback press the STOP W button Oo a Ww To improve high frequency sound during playback in tapes with poor recordings Press the FLEX button and playback the tape NOTES Relay playback can begin from either DECK or DECK It The tape in the idle deck can be replaced during relay playback mode allowing many tapes to be played back continuously This is a convenient feature for parties background music etc When this mode is selected if the tape deck encounters an un recorded portion of tape more than 15 seconds in length it will fast forward the tape until it encounters another recorded por tion and resume playback from that point To stop playback temporarily Except for DECK I of CT W603RS Press the pause BI button e To resume playback either press the pause 8 button again or press the playback gt or button To stop playback Press the stop M button of the operating deck PLAYBACK PLAYBACK SEQUENCE WITH REV MODE SWITCH SETTING The playback sequence depends on the setting of the REV MODE switch and on which playback P gt or lt button is pressed first The playback sequence for each possible selection is shown below 2
16. shock The plug or adaptor or the distribu tion panel should be provided with 5 amp fuse As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this ap pliance may not correspond with coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as fol lows The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal of a three pin plug NOTE _ After replacing or changing a fuse the fuse cover in the plug must be replaced with a fuse cover which corresponds to the colour of the insert in the base of the plug or the word that is embossed on the base of the plug and the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover If lost replacement fuse covers can be _ Obtained from your dealer Only 5 A fuses approved by B S I or A S T A to B S 1362 should be used SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNING All warnings on the appliance andin the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed WATER AND MOISTU
17. ILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT This product complies with the Radio Interference require ments of the EC European Community Directive 87 308 EEC The lightning flash with arrowhead within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL VY PIONEER The Art of Entertainment The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance IMPORTANT 2 FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code blue neutral brown live if the piug provided is unsuitable for your socket outlets the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug fitted The cut off plug should be disposed of and must not be inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can result in electric
18. More than 10 dB at 5 kHz Dolby C type NR ON More than 19 dB at 5 kHz Dolby S type NR ON More than 22 dB at 5 kHz Harmonic Distortion rire No more than 0 8 at 4 dB 160 nwb m Input Sensitivity LINE INPUT 100 mV Input impedance 68 kQ MIC aa araa a 0 63 mV CT W803RS CT W703RS U S and Canadian model only Output Reference level LINE OUTPUT 0 5 V Output impedance 1 9 kQ Headphones 0 63 mW Load impedance 8 Q Subfunctions Super AUTO BLE tuning system CT W803RS CT W703RS AUTO BLE tuning system CT W603RS Automatic reverse Double recording playback reverse CT W803RS CT W703RS DOLBY HX PRO recording function DOLBY B C S type NR Relay recording CT W803RS CT W703RS Parallel recording CT W803RS only Music search over 15 selections Synchronized copy start High speed and normal speed copy Deck Deck II Relay playback blank skip CDeDECK SYNCHRO recording capability Peak level meter with peak hold function MPX FILTER interlocks with DOLBY NR switch CT W803RS CT W703RS Automatic space recording mute Automatic tape selector System remote control available CT W703RS CT W603RS only 2 mode electronic 4 digit twin tape counter Michrophone jack CT W803RS CT W703RS U S and Canadian model only Headphone jack Wireless remote control operation CT W803RS UK mo
19. Operating Instructions PIONEER sino casverti cant CT WUUBRS S LA lt AUTO mavernma gt DOLBY NR SUPER AUTO BLE AUTO TARE MELERTTINA RAC amp rav DIS O STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK C T W8O3RS CI W703RS C T W6O3RS The above illustration shows CT W803RS For the demo function refer to back cover of this operating in structions Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your unit properly After you have finished reading the instructions keep the manual in a safe place for future reference in some countries or regions the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings However the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same WARNING ro PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK Haz ARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE IMPORTANT NOTICE For U S and Canadian models The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel Please write this serial number on your enclosed war ranty card and keep it in a secure area This is for your security IMPORTANT 1 For Canadian model CAUTION Tto PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK Do NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE ATTENTION prour prevenir LES cHocs ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UT
20. RE The apptiance should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc LOCATION The appliance should be installed in a stable location WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The appliance should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling VENTILATION The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example tte appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings HEAT The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat POWER SOURCES The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacies and the point where they exit from the appliance POLARIZATION If your purchased product is provided with a polarized power plug please read the following instructions This product is
21. armful to your hearing THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level Subway motorcycle truck traffic lawn mower BEFORE your hearing adapts 100 Garbage truck chain saw pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers thunderclap To establish a safe level 140 Gunshot blast jet plane Start your volume control at a low setting 180 Rocket launching pad Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably i f i Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level Set the dial and leave it there Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime 3 lt RRB1143 gt En CONTENTS INSTALLATION Lila lia 4 MAINTENANCE ni en entendue 4 HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES sise 5 CONNECTIONS Sn nl ccc ade et cestode 6 FRONT PANEL FACILITIES ir 7 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION CT W803RS only 11 PLAYBACK iii 12 SINGLE PLAYBACK ili 12 BLANK SKIP isc libare 12 RELAY PLAYBACK Lilli alare 12 MUSIC SEARCH se a dia 13 RECORDINGS aan anita 14 SINGLE RECORDING 00 ccesscsseecsncecsensseenssnenceecseeoeasenaeoaes 14 RECORDING USING MICROPHONE CT W803RS CT W703RS only 14 RECORDING MUTE iii eta 14
22. d reduction of noise modulation bridging noise freedom from dynamic side ef DOLBY N A BCS BLUE DURE DETTI CLORE HERE ROIO CONNU NAIHI BRU ARIE RNIIC CICER CLOCC REEDED DUREE HINTI 15f COPY 0D 20 10 6 3 eO 3 CD SYNC FLEX 1 f indicator This indicator lights when the FLEX button is pressed Synchro copy indicator COPY Indicator lights steadily Copying at normal speed Indicator flashes Copying at twice the normal speed AUTO BLE indicator See page 15 DECK Il counter indicator Normally the tape counter or time counter is displayed see page 10 It flashes for 4 seconds after the power cord is con nected to the power supply 0 DECK Il tape transport mode indicators See page 10 fects in the audible spectrum signal modulation and reduction of decoding errors results in vastly improved sound quality NOTE When a tape has been recorded using the Dolby B type C type or S type NR system set the DOLBY NR ON OFF switch ON and then used the Dolby NR switch B C S to choose the system that was used during recording E Dolby HX PRO Headroom Extension System The DOLBY HX PRO system controls the bias current during re cording and maintains it at the optimal level based on the amount of the high frequency components in the music signal It therefore provides excellent recording quality even when recording signals from digital sources which contain a large amount of high fre quency co
23. del only Flex system Miscellaneous Power Requirements U S Canadian models AC 120 V 60 Hz U K model uns AC 230 240 Volts 50 60 Hz Power Consumption CT WB03RS irrllil ai 24W CT W703RS CT W603RS 0000 00 ccc i 19W DIMENSIONS ccccseeeeeseeseecenenee 420 W X 125 H X 250 D mm 16 1 2 W X4 7 8 H X9 13 16 D in Weight without package CT W803RS CT W703RS u 4 2 kg 9 Ib 4 oz CT W603RS icuua tallon 4 1 kg 9 Ib 2 oz Accessories Operating instructions erre 1 Connection cord with pin plugs e 2 Remote control cord CT W703RS CT W603RS only 1 CDeDECK SYNCHRO control cord 1 Remote control unit CT W803RS UK model only 1 Dry cell batteries size AAA IEC R03 UM 4 CT W803RS UK model only 2 NOTE Specifications and design subject to possible modifications with out notice due to improvements 21 lt RRB1143 gt En Le RRB1145 En lt AUTO AEVERSE gt lt AUTO REVERSE gt pe Od DOLARY S NR SUPER AUTO RLE i DOLBY S NR SUPER AUTO BIE AUTO TARE SELECTOR ASC PLAY H ALTO TAFU IMnecTton ARC E mar About the Demo mode Press the DECK Il counter reset button RESET and the DECK H counter mode button TIME COUNT simultaneously to set the demonstration mode To cancel the demonstration mode press any one of the buttons enclosed in the dotted lines above
24. e quency characteristics might differ slightly from one another even though the same sound adjustment is set for them To utilize tape characteristics to the maximum possible and realize an ideal recording which reproduces the source exactly optimum record ing level sensitivity and equalizer values must be set accordingly for each tape In many conventional tape decks standard values are fixed for standard tapes thus nullifying the subtle differences between individual tapes Perfect tuning by ear through use of fine adjustment controllers for bias and sensitivity is difficult and requires a lot of effort it is especially difficult with a 2 head deck where the recording sound cannot be monitored The AUTO BLE on this unit automatically adjusts bias level and equalizer by using a microprocessor to set the optimum recording characteristics accordingly for each tape FLEX 1 f SYSTEM FLEX System Frequency Level Expander System This system automatically compensates high and low fre quency level balance above 1 kHz according to the 1 f curve during playback Generally envelope line of sound energy distribution of Hi Fi sounds corresponds statistically with the 1 f curve The 1 f curve indicates that if the frequency doubles the level decreases by approx half of the original frequency level During playback the FLEX system automatically compensates tapes with poor sound quality at high frequency levels of 1 kHz and over based o
25. e Replace the cassette e Check connections see page 6 Hi noise tape is being used Incomplete insertion of a connection cord poor contact Recording level is too low Too much noise e Turn REC LEVEL control up when recording see page 14 e Clean the head see page 4 e Demagnetize with a head demagnetizer The head is dirty The head is magnetized OTHERS The music search function does not work Cannot use the remote e The control cord is not connected e Connectthe control cord see page 6 control system Except for CT W803RS CDeDECK SYNCHRO is disabled e Connect them properly see page 6 e Replace the cassette with one whose tabs are intact The components are not connected properly e The cassette erasure prevention tabs are broken The CD SYNC indicator is off during CDeDECK SYNCHRO recording The tape ran out during the CDeDECK SYNCHRO mode After the deck entered recording standby mode more than 1 minute elapsed before the CD player resumed playback e Replace the tape with a longer one e Change the disc and press the CD SYNC button again POWER CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the plug Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock Do not place the unit a piece of furniture etc
26. e counter reappears ODU E TT REMOTE CONTROL Lat D Counter buttons COUNTER To use DECK or DECK II press one of the relevant operation buttons and then press MODE or RESET MODE Press to switch 2 modes Tape counter Time counter alternately RESET Press to return the counter reading to 22 2 2 DECK Il operation buttons O Recording mute Press two buttons at the same time to set the record ing standby mode Reverse playback gt Forward playback lt lt Fast reverse music search gt gt Fast forward music search il Pause Stop 3 DECK I operation buttons Recording mute Press two buttons at the same time to set the record ing standby mode Reverse playback Forward playback Fast reverse music search Fast forward music search Pause Stop POWER button y4Y4 eo REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION ct weosrs oniy oo REMOTE CONTROL OPERABLE RANGE The remote control can operate within the ranges of approx 23 feet 7m in distance from the deck and 30 degrees to right or left from the position where the remote control points to the sensor on the deck vertically The remote control may be disabled if any obstacle is placed between the deck and the remote control or if the remote con trol points to the sensor on the deck improperly The deck may malfunction if it is used near equipment that gener ates infrared rays or near another remote control
27. e direction e Since the recording level adjustment affects both decks equal ly it is recommended that the same type of cassette tapes be used e f you press the recording mute O button both decks enter the recording mute mode see page 14 CDeDECK SYNCHRO RECORDING if the CD player has a program function to determine the order of playback program the CD player before beginning this operation 1 Load a compact disc in the CD player 2 Load the cassette for recording Rewind the tape to the desired starting position 3 Set the REV MODE switch To record on one side only set the switch to the posi tion To record on both sides set the switch to the gt posi tion 4 Set the DOLBY NR ON OFF switch and set the DOLBY NR switch 5 Press the play button of the CD player 6 Adjust the recording level See page 14 7 Press the stop W button of both the cassette deck and the CD player Unless both this deck and the CD player are in stop mode synchro recording cannot be performed 8 Press the CD SYNC button The cassette deck begins recording and the CD player be gins playback RECORDING ABOUT RECORDING You can use either DECK or Il for synchro recording CT W803RS CT W703RS You can use the Deck li for synchro recording CT W603RS only You can also operate relay recording with the CD player CT W803RS CT W703RS When the compact disc finishes playin
28. esumes playback and the deck resumes recording CT W803RS CT W703RS only E Relay recording set the REV MODE switch to lt gt RELAY SKIP After DECK I stops DECK Il starts to record if the CD player stops playback while DECK is recording DECK I stops and DECK Il starts recording from the beginning of the CD if the CD player is either a twin or multi CD player DECK Il will record the next CD NOTE During relaly recording DECK I stops when CDs are changed as well as when the tape in DECK reaches the end and DECK Il starts recording A twin CD player stands for a twin tray compact disc player A multi CD player stands for a magazine compact disc player sequential playback of 6 compact disc player NOTES The CD DECK SYNCHRO function only works with PIONEER CD players equipped with the CD DECK SYNCHRO function e Be sure to connect the deck and the CD player with the CD DECK SYNCHRO control cord e Although recording begins when the CD SYNC buton is pressed the CD player does not start playback until the button is released This funetion can be used to advance the tape past the leader section or to create a blank section on the tape e Only PIONEER CD players equipped with a CDeDECK SYNCHRO jack can be used for CD DECK SYNCHRO recording Any type of CD player which meets these requirements including twin tray or multiplay models can be used 17 lt RRB1143 gt En
29. g The CD player enters stop mode and the cassette deck enters recording standby mode Change the disc and press the play but ton of the CD player to resume recording If the CD player does not resume play within one minute the cassette deck enters stop mode When the CD player changes discs twin tray or multi play disc CD players The cassette deck enters recording standby mode and resumes recording when the CD player begins playing the next disc A four second blank space is automatically created between tracks When the end of the tape is reached while the CD player is still playing The CD player returns to the beginning of the currentlyplaying se lection and then enters the pause mode To resume recording load another tape and check the tape running indicator to ensure that the tape is moving in the desired direction If not press the playback gt or lt button to change the tape direction then im mediately press the stop W button The tape running indicator will change direction Synchro recording can be resumed by pressing the CD SYNC button again The CD SYNC button should be pressed within 1 minute If more than 1 minute elapses the CD player will enter stop mode If the auto reverse function operates while the CD is still playing The CD player returns to the beginning of the current selection and enters pause mode A ten second blank space is automatically created on the reverse side then the CD player r
30. he audio source and type of tape used In order to obtain the best possible results set the recording level after actual testing Listen to your recordings and adjust the level as necessary The level meter may react differently during recording and playback of the same tape This is due to differences in tape sensitivity and creates no problem f Deck and il are loaded with tapes relay recording will per formed from both the forward and the reverse sides of the tape in the Deck L then both sides of the tape in Deck Il Be sure to check the position of the REV MODE switch before recording when you loaded tapes in both the Deck and II RECORDING USING MICROPHONE CT W803RS CT W703RS only Connect the plug of the microphone to the MIC jack 2 Follow the procedure for RECORDING given above To adjust mic recording level step 7 use the mic level con trol LEVEL instead of the REC LEVEL control Set the REC LEVEL control to its minimum position when recording with a microphone only lt Mixing recording gt Turn the REC LEVEL control up gradually after playing back music source during microphone recording Use both the REC LEVEL control and the MIC LEVEL control to adjust mixing level balance between microphone sound level and line source sound level NOTES The MIC LEVEL control is only effective when a microphone is connected to the MIC jack Be sure to disconnect the microphone plug fr
31. he user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel ELECTRIC OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna is connected to the antenna terminal be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges In the U S A section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Fig A CART An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn NEC NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 SERVICE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS EQUIPMENT NEC SECTION 810 21 POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM FIG A NEC ART 250 PART H 2 lt RRB1143 gt En This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inte
32. inch roller This will prevent the tape from being supplied properly and may even damage the tape itself In such cases insert a pencil into the reel hole and take up the slack Fig A Some cassette tapes come with a plastic or thick paper stopper to prevent the tape from becoming slack Remove this stopper when loading the cassette and replace it after using the cassette Tab for Are the accidental erasure prevention tabs intact Side A These tabs allow you to prevent important recordings from being erased accidentally When the tab on the cassette shell is broken off Fig B it is not possible to activate the recording function so valuable recordings will not be erased by mistake To rerecord on a cassette whose tab has been broken off simply stick a piece of doubled adhesive tape over the hole Fig C When using TYPE IV Metal or TYPE Il High CrO tapes be careful not to block the sensor holes with the tape Fig D Fig E Cover with If the holes are blocked the automatic tape selector mechanism adhesive tape will not operate correctly NOTES e The accidental erasure prevention tab for each side is the one located on the top left when the side that you want to protect is facing you e When breaking off the tab do not use a magnetized screwdriver AUTOMATIC TAPE SELECTOR FUNCTION For erasure prevention remove This cassette deck is equipped with an automatic tape selector func tion which utilizes the sensor
33. l stop after only one side is recorded To stop recording temporarily Press the pause BI button To resume recording either press the pause 88 button again or press the playback P gt or button To stop recording Press the stop 8 button Erasure prevention tabs The recording button does not work when the erasure preven tion tabs of the loaded cassette tape have been broken off See page 5 Do not press the recording button with unreasona ble force When recording on both sides make sure that both tabs are intact ADJUSTING THE RECORDING LEVEL The adjustment of the recording level is the most important factor in achieving good recording results A high level provides a good signal to notse ratio and dynamic range but an excessively high level distorts the sound If the level is set too low for fear of sound distortion irritating tape hiss will mar the recording The charac teristics of tapes differ depending on the manufacturer and the type of tape Set the REC LEVEL control so that the level meter s 3 dB indicator lights steadily most of the time No harm will be done if the 0 dB indicator lights momentarily at peaks When 14 lt RRB1143 gt En recording without Dolby NR set the REC LEVEL control so that the 3 dB indicator lights and the 0 dB indicator lights occasion ally at peaks NOTES The optimal recording level may differ somewhat depending on t
34. lections further back count one extra selection Search 44 Search PP 3rd selection 1st selection 2 selections present before selection 2nd selection 1st selection next selection 2nd selection last selection 3rd selection Playback D Present position 13 lt RRB1143 gt En RECORDING SINGLE RECORDING CT W803RS CT W703RS both Deck I and Il CT W603RS Deck Il only E sm ND 060 o i i CO 1 Load a tape for recording in DECK Il or 1 2 If you use AUTO BLE tuning press the BLE button of DECK II or 1 The Il or I indicator will flash in the AUTO BLE display for about 30 seconds after which it will light steadily see page 15 3 Set the DOLBY NR ON OFF switch and set the DOLBY NR switch 4 Set the REV MODE switch To record on one side only set the switch to the posi tion To record on both sides set the switch to the posi tion 5 Press the recording button of DECK li or 6 Prepare the audio source from which you wish to re cord Turn on the stereo amplifier and prepare it for playback of the desired audio source 7 Adjust the recording level For details see ADJUST ING THE RECORDING LEVEL below 8 Press the playback gt or button or the pause BE button of DECK Il or 1 to begin recording When recording on both sides press the P button If the button is pressed recording wil
35. mponents To guarantee optimal results the HX PRO system is activated automatically when recording begins Since this system controls the quality of recording itself the clarity of the sound will be maintained even when the tapes are played back on another cassette deck which does not contain the HX PRO Headroom Extension System 9 lt RRB1143 gt En FRONT PANEL FACILITIES TAPE TRANSPORTATION MODE INDICATORS lt CT W803RS gt REC REC lt PLAY lt PLAY These indicators display the current tape transport mode The chart below shows the meaning of each of these indicators For both DECK and Il gt Flashing rapidly i Forward gt PEE S a TESS Reverse music search For both DECK I and Il Except for DECK of CT W603RS 3 Flashing slowly D meme Revere noe Playback pause gt E Lili ei pe dae 4 LIN PLAY Di SH PLAY recog Om ae Recording REC REC ii Recording IREG gt REC 10 lt RRB1143 gt En TWO MODES COUNTER Counter mode button TIME COUNT Press the button and 2 modes change alternately Tape counter Time counter M Tape counter Different counters are provided for DECK and Il The number of a counter increases decreases as a tape runs It is convenient if you make a note of the recorded content and range of the coun ter while recording or playing back You can then easily locate the desired track or where
36. n the appropriate auditory characteristics The FLEX system is designed to improve high frequency repro duction in the 10 kHz range be up to 12 dB particularly in tapes with poor sound clarity and sound presence at high frequency levels If the playback tape sound matches the 1 f curve the FLEX system defeats compensation adjustment automatically When you press the FLEX button to turn the FLEX system on and start playback the 1 f indicator flash and compensation adjustment begins Compensation adjustment takes within approximately 3 sec onds to complete depending on the music source The indica tor change from a fiashing to a steadily lit condition When the FLEX system is engaged each music selection is automatically adjusted during playback System operation status is indicated by whether the 1 f indicator is lit Even when the FLEX system is turned on the 1 f indicator is nullified automatically during all recording functions including AUTO BLE tuning CDeDECK synchro recording and tape copy ing AUTO BLE NOTE When a tape has been recorded ata high frequency level above the compensation level the FLEX system operation is automati cally defeated during playback FRONT PANEL FACILITIES FUNCTION DISPLAY The illustration shows model CT W803RS O DECK I counter indicator Normally the tape counter or the time counter is displayed see page 10 It flashes for 4
37. ocate the next song or beyond press the 44 button as many times as the number of songs to be skipped When you wish to listen to the song being currently played from the be ginning press the P button once To return to the previous song or before press the PP button as many times as the number of songs to be skipped plus one From the stop mode Press the playback or button to set the playback mode then press the or PP button to perform music search as mentioned above MW if the button is pressed more times than the number of selec tions recorded on the tape forward search will continue on the opposite side but reverse search will stop at the tape end NOTES In the following circumstances the music search function may be unable to properly detect blanks between selections this is not however a sign of unit malfunction e Whenusinga tape with blanks between selections less than 4 seconds long e When listening to tapes with long low level intervals like clas sical music or with sound breaks several seconds long within selections e When listening to recorded conferences or talk shows where sound is intermittent e When using tapes with noise in the blanks between selections How selections are counted When starting the music search operation from the middle of a selec tion and specifying 1st previous selection playback will return to the beginning of the present selection To return to se
38. om the MIC jack when not using the microphone for recording Use a commercially available microphone when recording RECORDING MUTE Use this function to create the 4 5 second blanks needed for proper operation of the music search function Press the recording mute button during recording and the deck will create a blank space by recording a section which con tains no signal for approximately four seconds The deck will then enter recording standby mode To create a blank which is more than four seconds long hold the button down for the desired length of time When the but ton is released the deck will enter recording standby mode To resume recording press the pause BI button or the play back P gt or button RECORDING i ERASING A TAPE To erase the recorded contents of a tape load the tape in DECK Il or I and follow the procedure below Set the REC LEVEL control to the MIN position Press the recording button Press the playback gt or lt button or the pause IH button AUTO BLE TUNING When tuning DECK Il or 1 GO N 1 Load a tape in DECK Il or I The AUTO BLE does not work when the erasure prevention tabs of the loaded cassette tape have been broken off 2 Set the REV MODE switch to or gt 3 Press the BLE button of DECK Il or I The Il or I indicator will flash in the AUTO BLE display
39. opying function or turn off the television During high speed copying none of the operation buttons will function except for the stop button During normal speed copying the recording mute and pause BB buttons of deck Il also function Tape copying is cancelled when either of the two tapes reaches the end Therefore it is advisable to use tapes of the same length The sound quality of the copied tape will be somewhat less than the original Therefore when making more than one copy al ways record from the original tape do not make a copy of a copy The recording level adjustment is not necessary during tape copying TROUBLESHOOTING 7 Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions If you think that there is something wrong with this component check the points below Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work POWER Cannot turn power on CASSETTE DOOR The door does not open The door does not close e The cassette is not properly loaded PLAYBACK Immediately stops The level meter does not work RECORDING The recording indicator does not light up The level meter does not work Immediately
40. orward music search O Recording mute fi Pause Recording 7 lt RRB1143 gt En FRONT PANEL FACILITIES REVERSE MODE SWITCH REV MODE There are three settings One way mode position When the switch is set to this position playback or recording is performed on one side of the tape only When the tape reaches the end of the side it stops automatically auto stop function Two way mode position When the switch is set to this position playback or recording can be performed on both sides of the tape When the tape reaches the end of the first forward side its direction is automatically reversed and playback or recording continues on the other reverse side When it reaches the end of the reverse side the tape stops automatically auto stop function if playback or re cording is started from the reverse side the tape will stop when it reaches the end of that side Repeat mode position RELAY SKIP When the switch is set to this position for playback both sides of the tape are played back repeatedly until the stop W button is pressed or until the tape has been played completely 15 times 16 sides if Deck and Il are loaded with tapes each tape will be played 15 times using relay playback and then both decks will stop automatically If the pause button is pressed to pause the tape and then playback is restarted the repeat mode starts over from the beginning and will play the ta
41. pe 15 times 16 sides When the switch is set to this position for recording both sides are recorded and then the tape stops as described above for the two way mode lf Deck and Il are loaded with tapes relay recording is used when the recording starts with Deck OPERATION OF DECK WITH A REMOTE CONTROL UNIT NOT DESIGNED FOR DOUBLE DECKS system remote control Except for CT W803RS Selecting DECK I In order to operate DECK I with the remote control unit adjust the unit as follows With the power off press and hold the stop W button of DECK I and turn the power on Continue to hold the stop button for approximately five seconds DECK can now be operated using the remote control unit but DECK Il cannot Switching to DECK Il To restore remote control operation to DECK II press the stop W button of DECK Il while DECK Il is in stop mode DECK Il can now be operated using the remote control unit Remote control oper ation can be switched back and forth between decks by pressing the stop button of the desired DECK while it is in stop mode NOTE If a power failure or a sudden change in the power supply caused by lightning etc occurs the unit is reset to its original state Only DECK Il can be operated by remote control To restore operation to either deck repeat the above procedure from the beginning 8 lt RRB1143 gt En With commercially available cassette tapes sensitivity and fr
42. provided for equipment that generates infrared ray Replace batteries when the operable ranges of the remote con trol drastically decrease REPLACING BATTERIES Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it away from the re mote control unit Place 2 dry batter ies AAA IEC RO3 following the polarity indication inside the compartment then return the cover 2 dry batteries AAA dry batteries IEC RO3 UM 4 Incorrect use of batteries may load to leakage or rupture Always be sure to follow these guidelines A Always insert batteries into the battery compartment correctly matching the positive and negative polarities as indicated in side the compartment B Never mix new and used batteries C Batteries of the same size may have different voltages depending on their type Do not mix different types of batteries 11 lt RRB1143 gt En PLAYBACK SINGLE PLAYBACK Either DECK or DECK II 1 Load a prerecorded tape in DECK 1 or Il 2 Set the DOLBY NR ON OFF switch and set the DOLBY NR switch e Set the DOLBY ON OFF switch to ON first then select B C or S type NR with the DOLBY NR switch Always set the switch to the same position that was used for recording Set the REV MODE switch to or gt see page 8 Set the stereo amplifier for tape playback Press the playback gt or button of either DECK I or Il on To improve
43. que du Minist re des Communications We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late this manufacturer Dear Customer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise This list of sound levels ts included for your protection Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment Now it s Decibel time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement Level Example your equipment offers This manufacturer and the Electronic 30 Quiet library soft whispers Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group want you 40 Living room refrigerator bedroom away from traffic to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe 50 Light traffic normal conversation quiet office level One that lets the sound come through loud and clear 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet sewing machine without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly 70 Vacuum cleaner hair dryer noisy restaurant without affecting your sensitive hearing 80 e Mala garbage disposals alarm clock Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound So what sounds normal can actually be loud and h
44. recording button e You cannot relay record from DECK Il to DECK I To stop recording temporarily Press the pause BH button of the operating deck To resume recording either press the pause BE button again or press the playback P or lt q button To stop recording Press the stop M button of the operating deck RELAY RECORDING SEQUENCE WITH REVERSE MODE SWITCH SETTING The recording sequence depends on the setting of the REV MODE switch and on which playback gt or lt q button is pressed first The recording sequence for each possible selection is shown below Relay recording always begins from the direction indicated by the tape transport indicator gt or To change this direc tion press the desired playback gt or button then immedi ately press the stop W button 16 lt RRB1143 gt En i gt DECK forward recording i lt DECK I reverse recording HP DECK Il forward recording II DECK Il reverse recording co Auto reverse function Relay REV Starting Another MODE playback switch button DECK ID ne ID cf ID cold Recording sequence ID oo I lt lt PARALLEL RECORDING CT W803RS only 1 Load tapes for recording in DECK I and DECK Il 2 If you use AUTO BLE tuning see page 15 3 Set the type of the DOLBY NR ON OFF switch and set the DOLBY NR switch 4 Set the REV MODE switch To record on one side only set the swi
45. rference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user s right to operate the equipment For Canadian model This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Ra dio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Pour le mod le Canadien L interf rence radio lectrique g n r e par cet appareil num rique de type B ne d passe pas les limites nonc es dans le R glement sur les perturbations radio lectriques section appareil num ri
46. stops Cannot record Cause The power plug is removed The component stereo amplifier audio timer etc to which the power cord is connected is off The deck is not in stop mode tape is moving Power was turned off with the tape moving The tape is completely wound The tape is slack The tape is not recorded The tape head is dirty The amplifier input selector is not correctly set The amplifier volume level setting is too low Connection problems wrong connection cord removed poor contact broken wire The cassette erasure prevention tabs are broken REC LEVEL control is set too low The amplifier is not delivering a recording signal from the tuner CD player etc Wrong connection connection cord removed poor contact broken wire The tape is completely wound up The tape is slack The head is dirty e Insert the power plug correctly Turn the stereo amplifier or audio timer on e Press the stop button e Turn power on e Reinsert the cassette Play back in the opposite direction e Rewind the tape e Take up slack see page 5 e Replace the tape with a recorded one e Clean the heads see page 4 e Set the amplifier input selector correctly e Turn the amplifier volume control up e Connect securely see page 6 e Replace the cassette with one whose tabs are intact e Cover the hole over the tab see page 5 e Turn REC LEVEL control
47. t En CONNECTIONS Recording connection Playback connection S cord TAPE REC PLAY jacks Read through the operating instructions of the stereo compo nents which you intend to connect to this unit B Turn the power on only after making all the connections Make sure that all of the connection plugs are inserted secure ly as improper connections may generate noise CONNECTING THE RECORDING AND PLAYBACK CORDS Left channel by White plug Right channel Tr Red plug Connect the TAPE jacks of your amplifier to the LINE jacks of the cassette deck Be sure to connect the REC INPUT jacks of the deck to the recording output jacks of the amplifier and the PLAY OUTPUT jacks of the deck to the play input jacks of the amplifier Connect the plugs properly Left channel White plug Right channel Red plug CDeDECK SYNCHRO RECORDING CDeDECK SYNCHRO recording can be carried out when this unit is connected to a Pioneer CD player equipped with a CDeDECK SYNCHRO jack Connection Connect the CDeDECK SYNCHRO jack of this unit to the CDeDECK SYNCHRO jack of the CD player using the supplied CDe DECK SYN CHRO control cord 6 lt RRB1143 gt En Power cord panes Remote control cord a Q CT W703RS CT W603RS only CD DECK SYNCHRO control cord Stereo Amplifier Compact Disc Player CO DELK CD DECK SYNCHRO jack CONTROL OUT jack
48. tch to the posi tion To record on both sides set the switch to either the gt or the position 5 Press the recording button of DECK I 6 Prepare the audio source from which you wish to rec ord Turn on the stereo amplifier and prepare it for playback of the desired audio source 7 Adjust the recording level For details see page 14 ADJUSTING THE RECORDING LEVEL 8 Press the stop button of DECK 9 Set the tape transportation direction for recording Parallel recording is always begun from the direction indicated by the tape transport indicator gt or To change this direc tion press the desired playback button or lt q then immedi ately press the stop I button 10 Press PARALLEL REC button Both DECK and DECK Il start recording the same sound source To stop recording temporarily Press the pause BI button on either deck both decks pause e To resume recording press the pause EB button again To stop recording Press the stop B button on either deck both decks stop NOTES e When either tape reaches the end parallel recording is complet ed Therefore use the same length tapes for both decks e f the erasure prevention tabs are broken you cannot parallel record even if you press PARALLEL REC button e Always start recording from the forward direction FWD for both sides recording Otherwise the tape automatically stops when it reaches the end in the revers
49. tte deck into the accessory AC outlet of your amplifier or into a normal household outlet FRONT PANEL FACILITIES The illustration shows model CT W803RS Remote sensor CT W803RS only D DEC 40 ODD 0 POWER STANDBY ON switch indicator The POWER switch activates the secondary transformer only Even when the switch is in the STANDBY position there will be a power flow to the deck s circuits as long as the power cord is connected to a power outlet FLEX button DECK I counter reset button RESET DECK I counter mode button TIME COUNT DECK I BLE button Except for CT W603RS DOLBY NR ON OFF switch CT W803RS only Parallel recording button PARAL LEL REC CT W603RS only Synchro copy button COPY I gt II Normal Normal speed copy DOLBY NR switch B C S e Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation HX Pro originated by Bang amp Olufsen e DOLBY the double D symbol O and HX PRO are trade marks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Function display M CT W803RS CT W703RS Synchro copy buttons COPY IP Il NORMAL Normal speed copy HIGH Double speed copy CT W603RS only Synchro copy button COPY P Il HIGH Double speed copy DECK Il BLE button d Reverse mode switch REV MODE RELAY SKIP DECK II BLE button CT W803RS CT W703RS
50. tuning The following illustrates the operation Operation completed within approximately 30 seconds Each operation is shown on the left and right channel level meters during AUTO BLE tuning Display Counter indicator Normal counter Adjusting recording bias Adjusting recording level sensitivity Adjusting recording equalizer mare rere It Lt Lene Return to normal counter 15 lt RRB1143 gt En RECORDING RELAY RECORDING CT W803RS CT W703RS from DECK to DECK II Load tapes for recording in DECK and DECK Il If you use AUTO BLE tuning see page 15 Set the DOLBY NR ON OFF switch and set the DOLBY NR switch 4 Set the REV MODE switch to gt Press the recording button of DECK I Prepare the audio source from which you wish to re cord Turn on the stereo amplifier and prepare it for piayback of the desired audio source 7 Adjust the recording level For details see page 14 ADJUSTING THE RECORDING LEVEL 8 Press the playback P or lt 4 button of DECK I to begin recording When recording on both sides press the button If the button is pressed recording will stop after only one side is recorded When the tape in deck one ends the other deck automati cally begins recording WN oo NOTES e When erasure prevention tabs are broken you cannot record even if you press the
51. up see page 14 e Set the amplifier recording output selector correctly e Check connections see page 6 e Record in the opposite direction e Rewind the tape e Take up slack see page 5 e Clean the head see page 4 19 lt RRB1143 gt En TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Remedy POOR SOUND QUALITY Unstable or interrupted e The head pinch rollers and capstans are dirty sound e The tape is not uniformly wound No high frequencies e A tape recorded without Dolby NR is being played back with DOLBY NR switch in the B C or S position The head is dirty e Clean see page 4 e Completely fast forward or rewind the tape e Set DOLBY NR ON OFF switch to OFF e Clean the head see page 4 e Setthe DOLBY NR ON OFF switch to ON first then set the DOLBY NR switch to the same position used for recording A Dolby NR encoded tape is being played back with DOLBY NR ON OFF switch in the OFF position High frequencies are emphasized Sound from previous e The head is dirty e Clean the head see page 4 recordings remains when rerecording a tape The sound is distorted e Turn REC LEVEL control down when recording see page 14 e Replace the cassette e Clean the head see page 4 e Recording level is too high The recorded signal itself is distorted The head is dirty
52. you lastly recorded to resume recording Time counter This indicates the elapsed time for recording or playback This automatically starts counting when recording or play back starts During fast forwarding rewinding the counter automatically switches to a tape counter The time counter indicates only time duration of recording or playback When recording or playback is changed to fast forwarding rewinding or music search the counter switches from the time counter to tape counter When the operation returns to recording or playback the counter switches to the time counter Tape counter indication I EEEE LILA LI Li Time counter indication ri Lf J 3 rl pmu L nd LE Counter reset button RESET Press this button to reset the tape counter to IIi or to reset the time counter to iti Counter indicator during music search mre VOTI LA LI Lit LI Counter indicator during music search Minus sign A plus sign appears during music search in the forward direction A minus sign appears during music search in the reverse direction The last two digits of the counter indicator show the number of selections to be skipped If three selections are to be skipped for example it shows P 03 initially The number then decreases by 1 each time a selection is skipped P 02 gt P 01 etc When the deck resumes playback the normal tap
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