Pioneer CT-S507R User manual

| Operating
Instructions
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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
this
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
drawings.
However,
the
method
of
connecting
and
operating
the
unit
is
the
same.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
[FOR U.S. and Canadian modets]
The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear
panel.
Please
write
this
serial
number
1n
your
enclosed
warranty
card
and
keep
it
in
a
secure
area.
This
is
for
your
security.
[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 modéle Canadien]
Vinterférence,
radioélectrique
générée
par
cet
apparel
nu-
mérique
de
type
B
ne
dépasse
pas
les
limites
énoncées
dans
le
Réglement
sur
les
perturbations
radioélectriques,
section
appareil
numérique,
du
Ministére
des
Communications.
The above illustration shows U.S. and Canadian model.
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH
Only multi-voltage models are provided with
this switch.
U.S., Canadian, European, U.K., and Australian
models are not provided with this switch.
Mains voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127V and
220V only. Never use this mode! with 110V
setting in Saudi Arabia.
The fine voltage selector switch is on the rear panel. Before
your model is shipped from the factory, this switch is set to the
power requirements of the destination. Check that it is set
properly before plugging the power cord into the AC wall socket.
If the voltage is not properly set or if you move to an area where
the voltage requirements differ, adjust the selector switch as
follows.
1. Disconnect the power cord.
2. Use a medium-size screwdriver.
3. Insert the screwdriver into the groove on the voltage
selector, and adjust so that the tip of the arrow points to the
voltage value of your area.
Set the voltage selector
for the voltage in your area.
“This product complies with the Radio Interference require-
ments of the EC {European Community} Directive 87/308/EEC,”
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The future of sound and vision.

IMPORTANT 1
The fightirng Hash with jeowhead, within an equ:
lateral wiangie 1s ustended to alert the user of the
presence of unmsulated sangeraus voltage” wsthin
the product's enctasure that may be of sufficient
magoitude to constnite a ask of electsc 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
The exclamation point within an equilateral rangle 1s
intended to alert the user «f the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions 0
the hterature accompanying the apphance
IMPORTANT 2
1 the apparatus os hited with AC mains power out-
letist see REAR PANEL FACILITIES for convenent
connection of additional Hi-Fi component(s} Make
ail connectans to the AC outletis) and the signal
terminals first Connect the plug to the wall socket
last make sure that the power switch 1s off
Vee
READ INSTRUCTIONS ~ Ail the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance is
operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS ~ The operating instrucions
should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNING ~ All warnings on the appliance and in
the operating instructions should Le adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ~ All operating and use in.
structions should be fatlowed
WATER ANO MOISTURE ~ The appliance should not
be used near water ~ for example, near 3 bathtub
washbow, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base
ment, or near a swimming pool, ete
LOCATION ~ The appliance should be instatied in a
stable tocation.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING ~ The apphance
should not be mounted to @ wall or ceiling.
VENTILATION ~ The appliance should be situated so
that its location or position does not interfere with
its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance
should not be situated ona bed, sofa, rug, of simitar
surface that may block the ventilation openings: of.
placed in a buittn instatiation, 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 regssters,
stoves, of other appliances iinciuding amplifiers}
that produce heat
POWER SOURCES © The appfiance should be con:
nected 10 a power supply onty of the type de
scribed in the operating instructions or as marked
oe the appliance:
POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power supply cords
should be routed $0 that thay ee not hkely to be
watked on of pinched by ners placed upon or
against them, paying particutar attenton {0 cords
at plugs, convenience teceptactes, and the point
where they ext from the apphance
POLARIZATION — It your purchased peaduct 1s pro
vided with a polanzed power plug, please read the
following instructions This product is equipped
with a polanzed ng current tine plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other} This ping
will fit inte the powet 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 sll fail to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Oo not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug
CLEANING — The appliance should be cleaned only
with a polishing cloth or a soft dey cloth Never
clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecterdes or
other volatde liquids since they may corrode the
cabinet.
ern
FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
The wires an thes mams lead até colour:
dance with the following coue
Blue Neutral
Brawn: ine
As the colours of the wires is the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
marking ideaufying the termusats in your plig proceed
as follows
The wire which 1s coloured blue must be connected 16
the terminal which 1s matked with the fetter Nor
coloured black ~
The wire whith 1S coloured brawn must be connected
to the termmnal which 1 marked with the fetter Lor
coloured ced
Equipment sold in the U.K. is not supplied with
@ power plug
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 un-
used for a long perio of time.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY ~ Care should be taken
50 that objects do not fall and inquids 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 dam-
aged; or
Objects have fatien, or liquid has been spilted into
the appliance; or
The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
The apptiance does nat appear to operate normatly
or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
The appliance has been dropped; on the enclosure
damaged
SERVICING ~ The user should not atrempt to service
the appliance beyond that described in the opera:
fing instructions. For all other servicing, contact the
nearest Pioneer authorized service center
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ELECTRIC
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-————— SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ————_—
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GRAUNDING ~ If an outside an-
tenna 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 Nationat Electrical
Code. ANSI/NFPA No, 70-1984, provides intorma
tion with respect to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the tead.in
wire (oan antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, focation of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and require:
ments 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
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NEC NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WiRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
INEC SECTION 810 -- 20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
INEC SECTION 810 - 21)
— GROUND CLAMPS
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INSTALLATION
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HOW
TO
HANDLE
CASSETTE
TAPES
CONNECTIONS
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FRONT
PANEL
FACILITI
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CONTENTS
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CO-DECK
SYNCHRO
RECORDING
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TIMER
RECORDING/PLAYBACK
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“nen
installing
the
deck,
avoid
locations
with
high
semperature
or
humidity,
and
be
sure
that
the
location
is
well
ventilated,
Pot
install
the
deck
in
locations
subject
to
direct
sunlight,
or
0
8
Space
heater
or
other
heating
device,
since
the
finish
ternal
parts
may
be
affected
adversely.
Malfunctions
may
«
fesult
if
the
unit
is
instatled
in
a
humid
or
dusty
location,
oid
installations
next
io
kitchen
counters
or
other
place
i
ta
oily
smoke
or
heat.
me
“
you
place
the
unit
directly
on
top
of
an
amplifier,
it
may
é
up
humming
of
other
noise.
Also,
if
the
amplifier
eenerates
a
large
arsount
of
heat,
the
unit
may
break
down
ie
you
place
the
unit
near
a
te
Nn
set,
it
may
pick
up
»$e
which
may
be
recorded
a
on
the
hac
i
from
the
k the ve
NEORMATION
TO
USER
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U.S.
MODEL]
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DEW CONDENSATION
When
the
unit
is
moved
from
the
cold
to
a
warm
roorn,
or
the
temperature
changes
quickly,
condensation
will
form
on
‘the
Mechanical
parts
and
this
will
aftect
the
performance
of
the
tape.
In
such
cases,
leave
the
unit
in
a
warmer
atmosphere
tor
about
one
hour
or
change
the
room
temperature
gr:
dually
POWER-CORD
CAUTION
Handle
the
power
cord
by
the
plug.
De
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.
Bo
not
place
the
unit,
3
prece
of
furniture,
ete.,
on
the
power
Cord,
oF
pinch
the
card,
Never
make
a
knot
in
the
cord
or
tie
it
with
other
cards.
The
power
cords
should
be
rovted
su
at
they
are
not
tkely
to
be
stepped
on.
&
HY
Cause
fire
or
give
you
an
alee
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nan
a
while.
When
you
fined
it
da
IE
k
damaged
power
cord
Check
the
power
cord
your ne,
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service
center
or
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dealer
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HOW TO HANDLE CASSETTE TAPES
CHECK CASSETTE BEFORE USE
Bear in mind the following points before loading cassette tapes.
is the tape loose, or is some of the tape outside the
cassette?
If some of the tape is projecting outside the cassette shell or if
it is loose, it may not enter between the capstan and pinch
roller. This will prevent the tape from being supplied or damage
the tape itself. In cases like these, 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
which prevents tape slack. Remove this stopper when loading
the tape and replace it after having used the cassette.
What are the accidental erasure prevention tabs for?
A cassette is provided with these tabs so that important or
otherwise valuable recordings will not be erased accidentally.
When the tab (Fig. B) on the cassette shell is broken off with
the tip of a screwdriver, it will not be possible to activate the
recording function even by pressing the recording button, so
valuable recordings will not be erased in error. To re-record a
cassette on which tabs have been broken off, simply stick a
piece of double adhesive tape over the tab areas, as shown in
Fig. C.
In case of metal tape or chrome tape, take sufficient care that
the sensor hole (Fig. D, E, F) is not blocked
When this hole is blocked, the automatic tape selector
mechanism does not operate correctly.
NOTE:
The accidental erasure prevention tabs are located at the top
left on both sides A and B (1 and 2), so that material on each
side can be prevented from being erased in error.
Tum pencil to a)
remove tape slack
For erasure prevention :
remove... Cover with
adhesive tape
Do not block
this hole.
Fig. D
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AUTOMATIC TAPE SELECTOR FUNCTION
This unit is equipped with an automatic tepe selector function
which utilizes the sensor holes on the tape cassette to
determine the type of tape being used, in order to set the deck
to match the tape recording bias and equalization.
REGARDING THE TAPE CASSETTE SENSOR HOLES
@ Do not use FeCr tapes with this unit.
@ When using meta! tapes, be sure the tape cassettes have
sensor holes.
Sensor holes SE
Metal
tape
CrOz
tape
Fig. E Fig. F
TIPS ON USING CASSETTE TAPES
@ jt is recommended to cornpletely fast forward and fast
reverse the tape before recording. This prevents the damage
to the cassette deck due to irregular wound tape.
@ Leader tape (which does not allow sound to be recorded on
it) is provided at the beginning of a cassette tape. Start
recording after allowing the tape to run for about 5 seconds
so that the leader tape clears the recording head.
@ Do not leave @ cassette tape exposed to the environment.
Store the cassette in its case so that dust and dirt do not
adhere to the tape after use, and so that the tape is prevented
from becoming slack. Choose a location which is not
exposed to the effects of magnetism, moisture dust, dirt and
oil for storing the tapes.
@ Because C-120 tapes are so thin, they easily jam in the
pinch rolier and capstan, and they are susceptible to
other trouble such as irregular winding. Try not to use
them with this unit.

CONNECTIONS
@
Read
through
the
operating
instructions
of
the
stereo
PIONEER
System
remote
control
components
which
you
intend
to
connect
to
this
unit.
Connect
the
CONTROL
IN
jack
to
a
component
equipped
with
the
™
Turn
on
the
power
only
after
all
the
connections
are
PIONEER
System
remote
control
{bearing
the
mark},
and
you
completed.
will
be
aole
to
operate
this
component
from
the
hand-held
rernote
™@
Make
sure
that
the
plugs
are
inserted
securely.
Improper
controller
that
comes
with
the
component
connected.
connection may generate noise.
{For U.S. and Canadian models.)
CD-DECK SYNCHRO jack CONTROL IN jack
if this unit is used together with a Pioneer CD player F Connect the jack to the CONTROL OUT jack of a component
equipped with the synchro function, synchro recording from equipped with the PIONEER System Remote Control
the
CD
player
can
be
carried
out
with
one
touch
of
a
button.
{bearing
the
mark)
using
the
supplied
mini-plug
cord,
(-» page 12) and you will be able to operate this component using the
Use the supplied CD-Deck synchro control cord to connect system remote control.
the CD*DECK SYNCHRO jack on this unit to the CDeDECK
SYNCHRO jack on the CD player. CONTROL OUT jack
Intermediary output of remote control singnals from the
above input jack. Connect it to the CONTROL IN jack of |
another component compatible with the POINEER System
Remote Control
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Recording connection Playback connection
Supplied cords
When pertorming unattended
recording or wake-up playback
Connecting the
input/output cords
Connect the plugs property.
TAPE jacks
Left channel
ie,
Aight channel ee
Red plug
Household AC outlet
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
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AUTO TARE SELECTOR
() EJECT button
Press to open the cassette door.
®@
Do
not
press
the
EJECT
button
while
the
tape
is
running.
Press
the
stop
button
m
first
and
then
press
the
EJECT
button.
@
The
cassette
door
may
not
open
when
the
EJECT
button
is
pressed
if
the
power
was
turned
off
while
the
tape
was
tunning.
{f
this
occurs,
turn
the
power
back
on
and
then
press
the
EJECT
button.
@ Cassette door
Press the EJECT button to open the cassette door and insert a
cassette tape into the cassette door with the exposed (tape)
side facing down. To close the cassette door, press in on the
front of the door until a click sound is heard.
(3) COUNTER RESET button
Sets the tape counter to 000.
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@) REV MODE (reverse mode) switch
Tape transport stops after one side of a tape is played or
recorded.
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When the forward play button » is pressed, each side of the
tape is played or recorded once. When the reverse play button
“4 is pressed to play or record on the tape, tape transport stops
at the end of the reverse side (the side facing away from you
when you loaded the tape)
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When the forward play button » is pressed, both sides of the
tape are played continuously until 32 sides have been played.
When the reverse play button «is pressed, both sides of the
tape are played continuously until 31 sides have been played. In
record mode, both sides of the tape are recorded once and then
tape transport stops.
©) cb SYNCHRO button
This button is used to carry out CD-Deck synchro recording
from a CD player. {-» page 12)
© Display window
(a)
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DOLBY NR
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
@ Level meter
Indicates the left and right channel signal levels. Indicates
the recording level during recording, and the recorded level
during playback. The OO mark indicates the Dolby noise
reduction system standard level.
(6) Dolby® NR B/C indicator
Indicates B ~typeor C ~ type Dolby noise reduction.
.
@ Dolby noise reduction and HX PRO headroom extension
manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. HX PRO originated by Bang &
Olufsen
@ “Dolby”, the double-D symbol 00 and “HX PRO” are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
(©) Dolby HX PRO indicator
This unit is provided with a built-in Dolby HX PRO Headroom
Extension circuit. The Dolby HX PRO indicator always
appears on the display when the POWER switch is turned
on.
@) Recording indicator (REC) ,
Lights when the record button is pressed. Flashes during
record mute mode.
(©) CD SYNC indicator
Lights when synchro recording from a CD player is being
carried out.
® PLAY/MS (Music Search) indicators (> , <)
These indicators show the tape running direction, When the
forward play button ® is pressed, the » indicator lights.
When the reverse play button <4 is pressed, the <4 indicator
lights.
These indicators blink when the unit is in record-pause mode
or play-pause mode.
(@ TAPE COUNTER
The number on the display is incremented (or decremented)
as the tape is advanced {or rewound), providing an easy
reference for locating positions on a tape.
@) DOLBY NR switches
ON/OFF:
Switches the Dolby noise reduction system on and off
B/C:
Switches between B ~ type and C— type Dolby noise reduction.
(@) REC LEVEL control
(~~ page 8)
@) REC BALANCE controt
{> page 8)
Record muting button (0 }
When this button is pressed during recording, the deck creates
a 4-second blank space on the tape and then enters record-
pause mode.
a Pause button ( 98)
Press this button when it is desired to temporarily pause
playback or recording. Press the button again to resume
playback or recording. Pressing the play » {or <) button will
also resume playback or recording.
@ Recording button { @}
When this button is pressed, the deck enters record-standby
mode. Recording begins when the play (or «4 ) button or
pause { ff) button is pressed.
‘© Basic operation buttons
Fast-forward PP:
When this button is pressed during stop mode, the tape is fast-
forwarded in the direction of the arrows. When pressed d g
playback, the playback position skips forward by one selection
for each press of the button (up to 15 selections), and playback
resumes at the beginning of the designated selection. (Music
search — page 10)
Play <<:
Press this button to play back or record on the reverse side of
the tape (the side facing away from you). (Reverse playback/
recording)
Used to start recording in record-standby mode
Stop @:
Press this button to stop the tape transport.
Play PB:
Press this button to play back or record on the forward side of
the tape (the side facing you). (Forward playback/recording)
Used to start recording in recard-standby mode.
Fast-forward <4:
When this button is pressed during stop mode, the tape is fast-
forwarded in the direction of the arrows. When pressed during
playback, the playback position skips forward by one selection
for each press of the button {up to 15 selections), and playback
resumes at the beginning of the designated selection. (Music
search —> page 10}
4) PHONES jack
GS) POWER switch
After a period of approximately 4 seconds from when the
POWER switch is pressed ON, the circuits become stable and
operations can be carried out
GO TIMER switch
REC:
Set to this position for carrying out timer recording
OFF:
Set to this position when not using the timer. (The swiich
shouid normally be set to this position.)
PLAY:
Set to this position for carrying out timer playback
RPO:

RECORDING
@ Before turning on the POWER switch, check that the TIMER
switch is set to OFF. If the TIMER switch is set to REC or
PLAY, recording or playback will automatically begin
approximately 4 seconds after the POWER switch is turned
on.
1. Press the POWER switch ©.
2. Load a tape into the deck.
Press the EJECT button @ to open the cassette door. Insert the
tape to be used for recording into the cassette door with the
exposed (tape) side facing down. Push in on the cassette door
to close it.
3. Select the noise reduction system with the DOLBY NR
switches @,
4. Select the tape transport mode with the reverse mode
(REV MODE) switch ©.
To record on both sides of the tape, set the switch to the “2D”
orc)" position, To record on only one side of the tape, set the
switch to the “==" position.
5. Press the recording ( ©) button @.
6. Adjust the recording level using the REC LEVEL control
©.
Operate the amplifier to play the source you plan to record and
use the REC LEVEL control © to adjust the level of the signal
displayed on the level meter. (See the “SETTING THE
RECORDING LEVEL” section.)
7. Start recording by pressing the appropriate play (» or <)
button @ or the pause { #1) button @.
Single side recording (REV MODE switch: <= }
To record on the forward side of the tape (the side facing
you):
Press the ® button. (Forward recording)
To record on the reverse side of the tape (the side facing
away from you):
Press the <4 button. (Reverse recording)
Double side recording (REV MODE switch: > or ©)
Press the ® button. if the < button is pressed, recording
will stop after only one side is recorded.
. i} ton is pr: din ip in
the direction indicated by the m or -4 indicators.
To stop recording
Press the stop ( @ } button @.
To pause recording
Press the pause ( #8) button @. To resume recording, press the
pause button again or press the appropriate play (> or <) button
The deck will not record on cassette tapes from which the
erasure prevention tabs have been removed.
Check to see if the erasure prevention tab on the side of the
tape to be recorded on is still intact. !f both sides of the tape
are to be recorded on, check to make sure that both erasure
prevention tabs are intact. (-» page 4)
To erase the recorded contents
1. Set the REC LEVEL control © to the “0” position.
2. Press the recording ( e) button @.
3. Press the play ( » or <) button © or pause ( Ht) button ©.
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TO CREATE BLANK SPACES BETWEEN SELECTIONS
Auto recording mute:
While the deck is recording, press the record muting { O) button
@. The REC indicator flashes and the deck will create a non-
recorded blank section of approximately 4 seconds on the tape |
and then enter record-standby mode.
press the pause ( 1} button @,.
Record mute:
if the record muting { 0) button @ is pressed and held, the deck
will create a non-recorded blank section on the tape of more
than 4 seconds for as long as the button is held pressed. The
deck will enter record-pause mode when the button is released.
To resume recording,
SETTING THE RECORDING LEVEL
Adjustment of the recording level is a key point in making
recordings with good sound quality. It is necessary to set the
recording level as high as possible in order to optimize the
signal-to-noise ratio and expand the dynamic range. However, if
the recording level is set excessively high, the recorded sound
will be distorted. On the other hand, if in order to avoid
distortion the recording level is set too low, tape hiss noise will
become noticeable. If the maximum level of the sound to be
recorded is set right at the limit (the maximum recording level)
of the tape, the characteristics of the tape will be fully utilized
and good sound quality will result. The maximum recording
level of a tape depends on its type, so it is necessary to make
adjustments to match the type of tape in use.
With normal (NORM) and chrome (CrO2) tapes, use the REC
LEVEL contro! ® to adjust the recording level so that the +3 dB
indicator on the level display lights occasionally. With metal
(METAL) tapes, adjust the recording level so that the +6 dB
indicator on the level display lights occasionally.
In addition, adjust the REC BALANCE control © so that the left
channel and right channel! signal levels are equal. Turning the
control clockwise lowers the left channel level, and turning it
counterclockwise lowers the level of the right channel.
The level meter provided on this unit has a peak hold function,
This function holds the peak level for 1.2 seconds to facilitate
adjustment of the recording level.
in actual, the optimum recording level also varies slightly
according to the type of music or brand of tape. To fully utilize
tape characteristics and make even better quality recordings, it
is also important for you to listen to your recordings to check
the playback sound and make adjustments if necessary.
Recording balance adjustment
Use the REC BALANCE contro! © to compensate for
unbalanced of the left and right channels due to the source to
be recorded or equipment to be used. Rotating the control in
the L direction increases the level of the left channel. Rotating
the control in the R direction increases the level of the right
channel.

RECORDING
@ The Dolby NR Systems
The
Dolby
NR
systems
are
designed
to
reduce
high-frequency
noise
(tape
hiss)
generated
during
playback.
The
level
of
fow-
volume,
high-frequency
sounds
is
increased
during
recording,
and
decreased
by
the
same
amount
during
playback
to
restore
the
original
level.
At
the
same
time,
high-frequency
noise
{the
most
easily
perceived
by
the
human
ear)
is
attenuated
as
weil.
Dolby
B-type
NA
systems
reduces
high-frequency
tape
noise,
widening
the
dynamic
range.
Dolby
C-type
NR
is
even
more
powerful,
applying
the
noise
reduction
effect
to
a
wider
spectrum
of
frequencies
from
the
middle
range.
@
The
Dolby
HX
PRO
Headroom
Extension
System
When
recording
audio
signals
on
a
magnetic
tape,
high-frequency
signals
are
recorded
on
top
of
each
other
{recording
bias)
in
order
to
compensate
for
the
tape
Recording
bias
depends
on
the
frequency
of
the
recorded
sound,
but
generally
it
is
fixed
to
a
value
which
gives
acceptable
results
over
the
whole
frequency
range.
The
HX
PRO
system
reads
in
the
signal
at
the
recording
head,
adjusting
recording
bias
amplitude
according
to
the
signal
condition
to
achieve
optimum
recording
characteristics.
NOTE:
Avoid
playingback
tapes
recorded
using
the
Dolby
NR
systems
with
the
DOLBY
NR
switch
in
the
OFF
position,
or
tapes
recorded
withou;t
Dolby
NR
systems
with
the
DOLBY
NR
switch
in
the
ON
position
(B
or
C),
since
this
does
not
allow
faithful
reproduction
of
the
original
sound.
<RRRIC

PLAYBACK
1. Press the POWER switch ©.
2. Load a tape into the deck.
Press the EJECT button @ to open the cassette door. Insert
the tape to be played into the cassette door with the exposed
(tape) side facing down. Push in on the cassette door to close
it
3. Select the Dolby noise reduction systems with the
DOLBY NR switches ©.
if the tape to be played was recorded with Dolby NR off, set the
DOLBY NR ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. If the tape was
recorded with type 8 or type C Dolby noise reduction, set the
DOLBY NR ON/OFF switch to ON and DOLBY NR B/C switch
accordingly to B or C.
4. Select the tape transport mode with the reverse mode
(REV MODE) switch @,.
To repeatedly play both sides of the tape, set the switch to the
"C2" position. To play both sides of the tape once, set the
switch to the “=D" position. To play only one side of the tape,
set the switch to the “I~” position.
5. Start playback by pressing the appropriate play (> or <)
button ©,
Single side playback (REV MODE switch: = )
To play the forward side of the tape (the side facing you):
Press the ® button
To play the reverse side of the tape (the side facing away
from you):
Press the «4 button.
Double side playback (REV MODE switch: > )
Press the button to begin playback from the forward side
or press the ~€ button to begin playback from the reverse
side,
When the € button is pressed with “>” setting, playback
stops at the end of the reverse side. (-* page 6)
To stop playback
Press the stop ( ™) button @.
To temporarily pause playback
Press the pause { i) button @. To resume playback, press the
pause button again.
To fast-forward or rewind the tape
e@ Perform this operation when the unit is in stop mode. If the
tape is playing, press the stop ( f } button before carrying out
this operation,
When the ® indicator is lit, press the Be button to fast-
forward the tape toward the end, or press the <4 button to
rewind the tape toward the beginning
When the ~# indicator is lit, press the »® button to rewind
the tape toward the beginning, or press the << button to
fast-forward the tape toward the end
To search for the beginning of a selection
Press the <@ of m& button during playback (Music Search + of
this page}
USING THE COUNTER
The number displayed on this counter changes according to the
running of the tape.
Before starting playback or recording, press the COUNTER
RESET button @ to reset the tape counter to 000. Jotting down
the value displayed on the counter at important points during
recording or playback makes it easy to find those points later.
B1050>
MUSIC SEARCH
By searching for and detecting the blank spaces between
selections, the music search function can skio forward or
backward to a designated selection and begin playing that
selection automatically.
The music search function can skip forward or backward a
maximum of 15 selections.
To return to the beginning of the current selection
When the » indicator is lit (during forward playback)
Press the «€ button once to return to the beginning of the
current selection
When the < indicator is lit (during reverse playback)
Press the B® button once to return to the beginning of the
current selection
To return to the beginning of a selection located before the
current selection
When the > indicator is lit (during forward playback)
Press the <4 button the same number of times as the number
of selections to be skipped plus one.
When the < indicator is lit (during reverse playback)
Press the ®® button the same number of times as the number
of selections to be skipped plus one.
@ To return to the beginning of the selection immediately
before the current one, press the << (or »® ) button twice.
To return to the beginning of the selection located 2
selections before the current one, press the «4 (or »P )
button three times.
To advance to the beginning of a selection located after the
current selection
When the > indicator is lit (during forward playback)
Press the B® button the same number of times as the number
of selections to be skipped
When the < indicator is lit (during reverse playback)
Press the <4 button the same number of times as the number
of selections to be skipped.
How to count the number of selections to be skipped
The music search function is a function which searches for and
detects the blank spaces between selections in order to skip
forward or backward to a designated selection. Accordingly,
when the ~4 {or ®® }) button is pressed once to skip back to
the beginning of the current selection, the music search function
searches for the blank section which exists in front of the
current selection and starts playback from that location,
To skip to the selection immediately following the current
selection, press the B® for <4) button once. The music
search function searches for and detects the blank section
located directly after the current selection and starts playback
from that location. In the same manner, you can skip ahead to
any other selection by simply counting the number of selections
after the current sefection that the desired selection 1s located
To skip to the selection immediately before the current
selection, press the << (or me } button twice. The music
search function searches for and detects the second blank
section located before the current piayback location. (The first
blank section is located between the current.selection and the
preceding selection, and the second biank section is located
between the preceding selection and the selection before it.) In
the same manner, you can skip back to any other selection by
simply counting the current selection as 1 and then adding the
number of selections before the current selection that the
desired selection is located