Pioneer CT-W208R Cassette Player User Manual
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1. The tape copying function permits you to copy the contents of a tape from DECK to Deck II The SYNCHRO COPY button is used to select ei ther normal speed copying or high speed copy ing copying at twice the normal playback speed Load a tape for playback into DECK I and a tape for recording into Deck Il Set the REV MODE switch Set the tape transport direction e Tape copying is always performed in the direc tion indicated by the tape transport indicator lt orD To change this direction press the desired playback button gt or lt then imme diately press the stop m button Press the SYNCHRO COPY button to select either NORMAL or HIGH speed NORMAL Tape copying at normal speed allows listen during playback COPY indica tor lights steadily Tape copying at double speed COPY indicator flashes Playback will still audible HIGH NOTES The tape in DECK II will be copied in the same type of DOLBY NR B C as DECK I s tape regard less of its own setting When listening to the cop ied tape set the DOLBY NR B C to the type used for recording If a nearby television set is on while high speed copy ing is being performed a high pitched interference sound may be heard on the tape In this case either use the normal speed copy2. 1 Load a prerecorded tape in DECK I or Il 2 Set the DOLBY NR switch e Always set the switch to the same position that was used for recording Set the REV MODE switch see page 9 Set the stereo amplifier for tape playback Press the playback gt or lt button of either DECK I or Il pw To stop playback temporarily DECK II only Press the pause i button e To resume playback either press the pause Il button again or press the playback gt or lt a button To stop playback Press the stop m button NOTE When the play button forward is pressed during fast forward the unit will play back in the reverse direction and then play back in the forward direction vice versa for reverse Example When is pressed during fast forward a d gt stop ee stop Forward 0 5 seconds play BLANK SKIP REV MODE FED TEN RELAY SKIP This function allows you to skip unrecorded portions of the tape during playback Set the REV MODE switch toc NOTES e When the REV MODE switch is set to the D position the relay mode will be selected e When this mode is selected if the tape deck encoun ters an unrecorded portion of tape more than 15 sec onds in length it will fast forward the tape until it encounters another recorded portion and resume playback from that point 11
3. PLAYBACK 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 Load prerecorded tapes in DECK I and DECK Il Set the DOLBY NR switch e Always set the switch to the same positions that was used for recording Set the REV MODE switch to c See table en titled PLAYBACK SEQUENCE WITH REV MODE SWITCH SETTING on this page Set the stereo amplifier for tape playback Press the playback gt or button of the deck that will start to play first e When the tape in one deck ends the other deck automatically begins playback e To cancel relay playback press the stop ii button NP w np NOTES e Relay playback can begin from either DECK I or DECK II e The tape in the idle deck can be replaced dunng relay playback mode allowing many tapes to be played back continuously This is a convenient feature for parties background music etc e When this mode is selected of the deck encounters an unrecorded portion of tape more than 15 seconds in length it will fast forward the tape until it encoun ters another recorded portion and resume playback from that point To stop playback temporanily Deck Il only Press the pause N button e To resume playback either press the pause I button again or press the playback gt or button To stop playback Press the stop
4. TYPE IV Metal tape TYPE II High CrO2 tape AUTOMATIC TAPE SELECTOR FUNCTION This cassette deck is equipped with an automatic tape selector function which utilizes the sensor holes on the tape cassette to determine 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 otherwise the tape selector mechanism will not function properly e Do not use TYPE III FeCr tapes TIPS ON CASSETTE TAPES Do not use tapes longer than 90 minutes in Because over the C 90 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 e Leader tape which cannot be recorded on is pro vided at the beginning of a cassette tape Let the tape run for about 5 seconds before starting to record to allow the leader tape to clear the record ing head e Donot leave a cassette tape exposed to the envi ronment 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 ina location free from magnetism dust dirt oil heat and humidity e 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 If you are
5. e Power was turned off with the tape moving e Turn power on The door does not e The cassette is not properly loaded e Reinsert the cassette close PLAYBACK Immediately Thetape is completely wound e Play back in the opposite direction stops e Rewind the tape e The tape is slack e Take up the slack see page 6 The level meter e The tape is blank e Replace the blank tape with a recorded one does not work e The tape head is dirty e Clean the heads see page 5 No sound e The amplifier input selector is not e Set the amplifier input selector correctly correctly set e Theamplifier volume level setting is too low e Turn the amplifier volume control up e Connection problems wrong connection e Connect securely see page 7 cord removed poor contact broken wire RECORDING The recording e The cassette erasure prevention tabs are Replace the cassette with one whose indicator does not broken tabs are intact light up Cover the hole over the tab See page 6 The level meter REC LEVEL control is set too low Turn REC LEVEL control up See page 14 does not work The amplifier is not delivering a recording Setthe amplifier recording output signal from the tuner CD player etc selector correctly Wrong connection connection cord Check connections see page 7 removed poor contact broken wire Immediately The tape is completely wound Record in the opposite direction stops Rewind the tape Th
6. and the appli ance must not be used without a fuse cover If lost replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your dealer Only 5A fuses approved by B S l or A S T A to B S 1362 should be used 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 interference 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INS
7. m button of the operating deck 12 PLAYBACK SEQUENCE WITH REV MODE SWITCH SETTING The playback sequence depends on the setting ofthe REV MODE switch and on which playback gt or lt button is pressed first The playback sequence for each possible selection is shown below 2 In the repeat gt mode relay playback always begins from the forward direction gt DECK forward playback lt DECK I reverse playback II DECK II forward playback Il lt 1 DECK II reverse playback co Auto reverse function Relay Playback sequence DECK I 2 I gt ol lt gt l oll Jol gt l lt 15 times relay 32 sides playback 15 times relay 31 sides playback DECK I DECK II x2 ID ll lt gt l gt lt I gt oll lt 15 times relay 32 sides playback Ig gt Dol I gt Il Dolla gt I 15 times relay 31 sides playback DECK Il IK gt Il gt ll lt gt I bol lt gt I D 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 ofthe desired selection and auto matically starts playback It can find a selection located up to 15 selections be fore or after the present position During forward playback When you wish to locate a future song press the MS button
8. TROUBLESHOOTING vu cesceccessescescesccsccersersrsersereess 16 the amplifier generates a large amount of heat SPECIFICATIONS ossee Back cover the deck may malfunction E 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 EM 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 malfunc tion MAINTENANCE 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 frequency 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 section be cleaned regularly 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF 2 Press the eject button to open the cassette door 3 Dip a cleaning swab in cleaning fluid and use it to wipe the heads capstans and pinch rollers NOTE After cleaning the head section do not load a tape until the cleaning fluid has dried completely about two or three minutes DEMAGNETI
9. 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 CONNECTIONS A CONTR Control cable Recording Playback nnection mn connection Power cord Concerning about the control cable be sure to use the item in cluded in the pack age TAPE REC PLAY jacks E Before making or changing the connec tions switch off the power switch and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet M Read through the operating instructions of the stereo components which you intend to connect to this unit EM Make sure that all of the connection plugs are in serted securely aS improper connections may generate noise CONNECTING THE RECORDING AND PLAYBACK CORDS White plug Left channel F Pos Right channel 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 out put jacks of the amplifier and the PLAY OUTPUT jacks of the deck to the play input jacks of the am plifier e Connect the plugs properly Left channel White plug Right channel Red plug Stereo Amplifier CONTROL OUT jack PIONEER SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL CONTROL IN jack Use the enclosed control cable to connect this jack to the CONTROL OUT jack of another component which bears the m mark indicating t
10. songs an ui TERETE QO00 0000 0000000 OOOO 0000 goon ooa Xaaa wna an un Playback b gt ___ Present position Skipped 10 songs 13 RECORDING RECORDING Deck Il only Load a tape for recording in Deck Il Set the DOLBY NR switch Set the REV MODE switch e To record on one side only set the switch to the position To record on both sides set the switch to the gt position Press the recording e button Prepare the audio source from which you wish to record Tum on the stereo amplifier and pre pare it for playback of the desired audio source 6 Adjust the recording level For details see AD J USTING THE RECORDING LEVEL below 7 Press the playback gt or lt button or the pause 11 button to begin recording e When recording on both sides press the button If the button is pressed recording will stop after only one side is recorded WNP np To stop recording temporaniy Press the pause N button e To resume recording either press the pause I button again or press the playback gt or lt 4 but ton To Stop Recording Press the stop m button Erasure prevention tabs The recording e button does not work when the erasure
11. AY SKIP DECK II MS music search buttons DECK I eject button 4 e If the tape is moving playback tape winding etc press the stop m button before pressing this button NOTE If the power is tumed off while the tape is moving the cassette door may remain locked In this case turn the power on before pressing the eject A button Deck I operation buttons Reverse playback be Forward playback Aa Fast reverse E Stop gt Fast forward lt AUTO REVERSE Auto Tape Selector DECK dl DO Bm DECK Il operation buttons oI Reverse playback gt Forward playback Aa Fast reverse E Stop gt Fast forward O Recording mute lI Pause Recording Recording level control REC LEVEL DECK Il eject button 4 e If the tape is moving recording playback tape winding etc press the stop m button before pressing this button NOTE If the power is tumed off while the tape is moving the cassette door may remain locked In this case turn the power on before pressing the eject button FRONT PANEL FACILITIES REVERSE MODE SWITCH REV MODE There are three settings One way mode Z 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 gt position When the switch is set to this position p
12. C type NR system make sure that the DOLBY NR switch is set to the same position during playback FUNCTION DISPLAY cert IM TT EIEE EEE DERE HELE LEVEL 00 15 9 3 000 B dB RIGHT OPTED I TE EEE EI DER EEE DEREN DECK I tape transport mode indicators e See page 10 2 Synchro copy indicator COPY Indicator lights steadily Copying at normal speed Copying at double speed Indicator flashes 3 Level meter e The DO between the 0 and 3 marks indicates the reference level for the Dolby NR system DECK II tape transport mode indicators e See page 10 FRONT PANEL FACILITIES TAPE TRANSPORTATION MODE DECK II only y 4 Flashing slowly Playback Guida DECK I DECK ell Co Rec Rev Par E gt pause Recording The indicators shown below indicate the current tape transport status of DECK or DECK Il Recording J For both DECK I and II D E Flashing rapidly standby kiek Fonmaramade Reverse mode Recording mute Stop Er lt eev Playback Er Be Ser Fast forward Fast reverse 7 Forward _ N a ond fod Ke a N music search TETE 177 NN NOL Os BD Reverse SQ er oe AG NR N N music search ZEN 10 PLAYBACK SINGLE PLAYBACK Either DECK I or DECK Il
13. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS IN SIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The cut off plug should be disposed of and must not be inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can result in electric shock The plug or adaptor or the distribution panel should be provided with 5 amp fuse As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug pro ceed as follows The wire which is coloured blue must be con nected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be con nected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC EMC Directives 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC and CE Marking Directive 93 68 EEC 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 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 em bossed on the base of the plug
14. NDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE When the unit is brought into a warm room from previously cold conditions or when the room temperature is suddenly increased condensation may form inside and the unit may not be able to attain its full performance To prevent this allow the unit to stand for about an hour or raise the room temperature gradually 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 and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise This list of sound levels is 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 time Decibel to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your Level Example equipment offers This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries 30 Association s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the 40 most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level One that 50 Light traffic normal conversation quiet office lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet sewing machine blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your 70 Vacuu
15. Pioneer STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK CT W208R Operating Instructions Thank you for buying this Pioneer product IMPORTANT NOTICE Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your unit properly After you For U S model have finished reading the instructions keep them ina 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 The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area This is for your security same WARNING 0 PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZ ARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dan gerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consti tute a risk of electric shock to persons IMPORTANT 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 plug provided is unsuitable for your socket outlets the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug fitted CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
16. TRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All wamings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed CLEANING Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning The product 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 ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a Swimming pool and the like ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer CART A product and cart combination should b
17. UTE Use this function to create the 4 5 second blanks needed for proper operation of the music search function e Press the recording mute button during recording and the deck will create a blank space by recording a section which contains no signal for approximately 4 5 seconds The deck will then enter recording standby mode e To create a blank which is more than 4 5 seconds long hold the button down for the desired length of time When the button is released the deck will enter recording standby mode e To resume recording press the pause Il button or the playback gt or lt button ERASING A TAPE To erase the recorded contents of a tape load the tape in DECK II and follow the procedure below PIOMSE rn vovere casserre seen CT W208R amp Set the REC LEVEL control to the MIN position Press the recording e button Press the playback gt or lt button or the pause 11 button WNP TAPE COPYING from DECK I to DECK Il To stop copying Press the stop m button of either deck Both decks will stop m WN
18. ZING 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 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 However be sure to turn down the amplifier s volume control to its lower position and disconnect any headphones from their headphones jack 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 neutral 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 HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES Turn the pencil to take up the tape slack Cover prevention adhesive tape CHECK CASSETTE BEFORE USE 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 pr
19. an 4 seconds long e Clean the head see page 5 Completely fast forward or rewind the tape Set the DOLBY NR switch to OFF Clean the head see page 5 Set DOLBY NR B C switch to the same position used for recording Clean the head see page 5 Turn REC LEVEL control down when recording see page 14 Replace the cassette Clean the head see page 5 Replace the cassette Check connections See page 7 Turn REC LEVEL control up when record ing see page 14 Clean the head see page 5 Demagnetize with a head demagnetizer See page 5 e Usea tape with blanks more than 4 seconds long e The remote control cord is not connected e Connect the remote control cord See page 7 Abnormal functioning of this unit may be caused by static electricity or other extemal interference To restore normal op eration tum the power off and then on again or unplug the AC power cord and then plug it in again 17 18 19 SPECIFICATIONS System nsss 4 track 2 channel stereoHeads Hard Permalloy recording playback head x 1 Hard Permalloy playback head x 1 Ferrite erasing head x 1 MOLO een DC servo motor x 2 Wow and Futter eeeeeeeeee seen es 0 09 WRMS 0 19 DIN Fast Winding Time Approximately 100 seconds C 60 tape Frequency Response 20 dB recording TYPE IV Metal tape 20 to 16 500 Hz TYPE Il High CrO tape 20 to 16 000 Hz TYPE Normal
20. an to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug e If this product is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 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 paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard 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 Figure A LIGHTNING For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long perio
21. approxi mately five seconds DECK I can now be operated using the remote control unit but DECK II cannot Switching to DECK II To restore remote control operation to DECK II press the stop m button of DECK II while DECK II is in stop mode DECK II can now be operated using the re mote control unit Remote control operation 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 II can be operated by remote control To restore operation to either deck repeat the above procedure from the beginning DOLBY NR E Dolby NR System Dolby NR systems are designed to reduce the amount of tape hiss mainly in the treble compo nents During recording the highpitched pianissimo sounds which are most characteristic 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 attenu ated by an amount equal to the boosting in the treble range The Dolby B type NR system reduces noise in the treble range cutting tape hiss and expanding the dynamic range The Dolby C type NR system is even more effective in reducing noise as it reduces noise from the mid range on NOTE When a tape has been recorded using the Dolby B type or
22. as many times as the number of songs to be skipped When you wish to listen to the song currently being played from the beginning press the MS button once To return to a previously played song press the MS button as many times as the number of songs to be skipped plus one During reverse playback When you wish to locate a future song press the MS button as many times as the number of songs to be skipped When you wish to listen to the song currently being played from the beginning press the MS button once To return to a previously played song press the MS button as many times as the number of songs to be skipped plus one From the stop mode Press the MS or button to perform music search as mentioned above Display the number of songs skipped The level meter will blink to display the number of songs skipped Selecting songs during skip operations To change songs to be skipped press the MS and MS buttons during skip operations Example When selecting the 5th song by pressing the MS button in the forward direction When MS is pressed The 6th song is selected When MS is pressed The 4th song is selected e Ifthe button is pressed more times than the number of selections 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 func tion may be unable to properly detect blanks betwee
23. ds of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT Fig A ee GROUND OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock OBJ ECT ANDLIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product SERVICING Do not attemptto service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions e Whenthe power supply cord or plug is damaged e f liquid has been spilled or objects have fal
24. e moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product LA a gt and cart combination to overturn VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to POWER SOURCES This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company LOCATION The appliance should be installed in a stable location NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un used for a long period of time CONDENSATION GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION e If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other it will fit into the 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 electrici
25. e tape is slack Take up the slack see page 6 e The head is dirty e Clean the head see page 5 No sound e Connection problems wrong connection e Check that the recording and playback cord removed poor contact broken connection cords are connected correctly wire see page 7 e Set the amplifier selector correctly REC LEVEL control e The tape is being copied e When recording is finished REC LEVEL does not function control will function 16 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Da POOR SOUND QUALITY Unstable or inter rupted sound No high frequen cies High frequencies are emphasized Sound from previ ous recordings remains when rerecording a tape The sound is dis torted Too much noise The music search function does not work Cannot use the remote control system e The head pinch rollers and capstans are dirty The tape is not uniformly wound A tape recorded without Dolby NR is being played back with the DOLBY NR switch in the B or C position The head is dirty A Dolby NR encoded tape is being played back with the DOLBY NR switch in the OFF position The head is dirty Recording level is too high The recorded signal itself is distorted The head is dirty High noise tape is being used Incomplete insertion of a connection cord poor contact Recording level is too low The head is dirty The head is magnetized e Blanks between selections are less th
26. hat it is equipped with PIONEER System Remote Control You will then be able to operate this unit using the Pioneer system re mote control unit If the remote control unit does not have separate buttons for deck I and deck Il or a se lection button to choose deck or deck II the buttons will only operate deck II To operate deck with a re mote control unit which was not designed for double deck cassette players see page 9 CONTROL OUT jack Intermediary jack 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 Pioneer System Remote Control NOTE Be sure to connect both of the control cable 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 cassette deck into the accessory AC outlet of your amplifier or into a nor mal household outlet FRONT PANEL FACILITIES O0O 5 QYO POWER switch DECK MS music search buttons DOLBY NR switch B OFF C Dolby noise reduction and manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation DOLBY the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Synchro copy buttons COPY I gt Il NORMAL Normal speed copy HIGH Double speed copy Function display Reverse mode switch REV MODE REL
27. ing 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 M buttons of deck II 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 some what less than the original Therefore when making more than one copy always record from the original tape do not make a copy of a copy The recording level adjustment is not necessary dur ing tape copying 13 TROUBLESHOOTING Icorrect 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 Cannot turn power e The power plug is disconnected e Connect the power plug on e The component stereo amplifier audio e Turn the stereo amplifier or audio timer timer etc to which the power cord is on connected is off CASSETTE DOOR The door does not e The deck is notin stop mode e Press the stop m button open tape is moving
28. layback or recording can be performed on both sides of the tape When the tape reaches the end of the first for ward side its direction is automatically reversed and playback or recording continues on the other re verse side When it reaches the end of the reverse side the tape stops automatically auto stop func tion If playback or recording is started from the re verse side the tape will stop when it reaches the end of that side Repeat mode cz position When the switch is set to this position for playback both sides of the tape are played back repeatedly until the stop m button is pressed or until the tape has been replayed 15 times 32 sides playback Ifthe 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 tape 15 times 32 sides playback 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 RELAY PLAY BLANK SKIP If Deck I and Il are loaded with tapes each tape will be played using relay palyback OPERATION OF DECK I WITH A REMOTE CONTROL UNIT NOT DESIGNED FOR DOUBLE DECKS System remote control Selecting DECK I In order to operate DECK with the remote control unit adjust the unit as follows With the power off press and hold the stop m button of DECK I and turn the power on Continue to hold the stop m button for
29. len into the product e f the product has been exposed to rain or water e Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROU
30. m cleaner hair dryer noisy restaurant sensitive hearing 80 Quiet library soft whispers Living room refrigerator bedroom away from traffic Average city traffic garbage disposals alarm clock Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level un adapts to higher volumes of sound So what sounds normal can THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts 90 Subway motorcycle truck traffic lawn mower 100 Garbage truck chain saw pneumatic drill To establish a safe level 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers thunderclap e Start your volume control at a low setting 140 Gunshot blast jet plane Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it 180 Rocket launching pad comionably and cleany and wiihout digteren Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation Once you have established a comfortable sound level e 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 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 a this could cause a short circuit or electric shock Do not place the unit a piece of furni ture etc on the
31. n selections this is not however a sign of a malfunction with the unit e When using a tape with blanks between selections less than 4 seconds long e When listening to tapes with long low level intervals like classical 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 selection How Selections are counted When starting the music search operation from the middle of a selection and specifying 1st previous selection playback will return to the beginning of the present selection To return to selections further back count one extra selection 7 2 a 5 Search Search er M MA on ie ae sail TTT 3rd selection 1st LEVEL 0 0 dB richt MMM i i a a an TITEL 2selections selection 2nd selection before present Example se SE Be Se selection Skipped 1 song TEE Tg QOO0 0000 000 0000 ana 0000 na ann Secon IIILaNIN QO00 0000 O000 0000 MOD 0000 O000 0000 DOQQ 0000 nnn AAE TLL gono ooon lt ABBR wadas onoo 0000 DD 0000 oono nun ann IIIEIIN DODODOOD O000 0000 MOND 0000 QU00 0000 QO000000 MENE na 2nd selection 3rd selection last selec ion Skipped 2 songs IIILANIN QO00 0000 O000 0000 O000 0000 O000 0000 DON 0000 Mann ARRE IIL NIE QO00 0000 OOOO 0000 OOOO 0000 MTC CLD an un m 000 0000 00000000 ooo OOo ano lt Annn A nun HANH Skipped 15
32. ojecting outside the cassette shell the tape may not load properly be tween the capstan and pinch roller This will prevent the tape from operating properly and may even damage the tape itself To prevent this insert a pen cil into the reel hole and take up the slack Fig A Some cassette tapes come with a plastic or thick pa per stopper to prevent the tape from becoming slack Remove this stopper when loading the cassette and replace it after using the cassette Are the accidental erasure prevention tabs intact These tabs allow you to prevent important record ings 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 valu able recordings will not be erased by mistake To rerecord on a cassette whose tab has been bro ken off simply stick a piece of doubled adhesive tape over the hole Fig C When using TYPE IV Metal or TYPE II High CrO2 tapes be careful notto block the sensor holes with the tape Fig D Fig E Ifthe holes are blocked the automatic tape selector mechanism 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 For erasure prevention remove Tab for Side A Tab for Side B Erasure prevention tabs Sensor holes
33. out notice due to improvements Published by Pioneer Electronic Corporation Copyright 1999 Pioneer Electronic Corporation All rights reserved PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION 4 1 Meguro 1 Chome Meguro ku Tokyo 153 8654 J apan PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC P O BOX 1540 Long Beach California 90801 1540 USA 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 03 570 05 11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 178 184 Boundary Road Braeside Victoria 3195 Australia TEL 03 580 9911 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S A DE C V San Lorenzo Num 1009 3er piso Desp 302 Col Del Valle Mexico D F C P 03100 TEL 5 688 52 90 lt 99F00ZFOP00 gt Printed in lt RRB1198 A gt
34. 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 in such a way that they are not likely to be stepped on A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock Check the power cord once in a while When you find it damaged ask your nearest PIONEER authrized service center or your dealer for a replacement CONTENTS INSTALLATION INSTALLATION nenn 4 When installing the deck avoid locations with high MAINTENANCE nennen 5 temperatures or humidity and make sure that HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES ennn 6 the deck receives adequate ventilation CONNECTIONS nsere 7 E Do notinstall thedeckinlocatons subed todi N EL FACILITIES een rect sunlight or near a space heater or other heat MW 2 um 7 ing device as this may cause damage to the fin NS TS Se RELAY PLAYBACK ccccscccssssssssececssesssssesssseeseseee 12 m Malfunctions may also result if the deck is in MUSIC SEARCH cccccssssssessssssessesssssessesssesseeseee 13 stalled in an excessively humid or dusty location RECORDING anna 14 Avoid installing the deck next to kitchen counters RECORDING cccccccssessessssssessesssessesseesseesessesseeseee 14 or other locations subject to oily smoke or humid RECORDING MUTE cnn 14 ity ERASING A TAPE nn 14 WE If the deck is placed directly on top of an amplifier TAPE COPYING uiscccceccsosccccsrsesscesseeecerseesceuserecereeres 15 it may pick up humming or other noise Also if
35. prevention tabs of the loaded cassette tape have been broken off See page 6 Do not press the recording e button with unreasonable force When recording on both sides make sure that both tabs are intact AD USTING THE RECORDING LEVEL The adjustment of the recording level is the most impor tant factor in achieving good recording results A high level provides a good signal to noise ratio and dynamic range but an excessively high level distorts the sound If the level is set too low for fear of sound distortion irritat ing tape hiss will mar the recording The characteristics 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 mo mentarily at peaks When recording without Dolby NR set the REC LEVEL control so that the 3 dB indicator lights and the O dB indicator lights occasionally at peaks 14 NOTES e The optimal recording level may differ somewhat de pending on the 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 re cordings and adjust the level as necessary e The level meter may react differently during record ing and playback of the same tape This is due to dif ferences in tape sensitivity and creates no problem RECORDING M
36. tape 20 to 16 000 Hz Signal to Noise Ratio Dolby NR OFF ai More than 57 dB Noise Reduction Effect Dolby B type NR ON More than 10 dB at 5 kHz Dolby C type NR ON More than 19 dB at 5 kHz Harmonic Distortion No more than 0 8 at 4 dB 160 nwb m Input Sensitivity LINE INPUT 100 mV Input impedance 68 kQ Output Reference level LINE OUTPUT 0 5 V Output impedance 1 9 kQ Subfunctions e Automatic reverse DOLBY B C type NR Music search over 15 selections Synchronized copy start High speed and normal speed copy DECK gt DECK II Relay playback blank skip Peak level meter with peak hold function Automatic space recording mute Automatic tape selector Gal System remote control available Miscellaneous Power Requirements U K and Australian Models uu 22402240 44 Rn nee AC 230 240 volts 50 60 Hz U S model is cateotercinegarcnemnnnimenetancnnen AC 120 V 60 Hz Power CONSUIMPUON vun 16 W Dimensions 420 W x 125 H x 250 D mm 16 9 16 W x 4 7 8 H x 9 13 16 D in Weight without package U K and Australian models 3 9 kg 8 Ib 10 oz U S Model eserse 3 8 kg 8 Ib 6 oz Accessories Operating instructions un nn 1 Connection Cord with pin plugsS nn 2 Control cable ee enter nerka 1 Warranty Card een ran 1 NOTE Specifications and design subject to possible modifica tions with
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