Pioneer CT-S800 User manual

Operating
Instructions
STEREO CASSETTE DECK
CT-Ssoo
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will
know how to operate your model properly. After you have
finished reading the instructions, put them away 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 same.
WARNING: to prevent FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, 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
warranty card and keep in a secure area. This is for your
security.
[For Canadian model]
CAUTION: To 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: pour prevENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE
AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU
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AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.
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.
Main voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127V and 220V only.
Never use this model with 110V setting in Saudi Arabia.
The line 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 outlet. 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.
Medium-size screwdriver
“This
product
is
manufactured
to
comply
with
the
radio
interference
requirements
of
EEC
Directive
76/889/EEC
and
82/499/EEC.”’
@) PIONEER’
The future of sound and vision.

IMPORTANT 1
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equi-
lateral triangle, is intended to alert the user of 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.
IMPORTANT 2
If the apparatus is fitted with AC mains power out-
let(s), see REAR PANEL FACILITIES for convenient
connection of additional Hi-Fi component(s). Make
all connections to the AC outlet(s) and the signal
terminals first. Connect the plug to the wall socket
last, make sure that the power switch is off.
READ INSTRUCTIONS —All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The operating instruc-
tions should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNING — All warnings on the appliance
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
WATER AND MOISTURE — The appliance should
not be used near water — for example, near a
bathtub, washbow/l, kitchen sink, laundry tub, ina
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, the ap-
pliance 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, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, 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
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
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EQUIPMENT Waa
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.
FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accor-
dance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
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 ser-
vice center or qualified service personnel when:
The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into
the appliance; or
The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
The appliance does not appear to operate nor-
mally or exhibits a marked change in perfor-
mance; or
@ = = The appliance has been dropped: or the enclosure
damaged.
SERVICING — The user should not attempt to
service the appliance beyond that described in the
operating instructions. For all other servicing,
contact the nearest Pioneer authorized service
center.
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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user of the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
marking identifying the terminals in your plug proceed
as follows:
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.
Equipment sold in the U.K. is not supplied with
@ power plug.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING -—~ If an out-
side antenna is connected to the antenna termi-
nal, 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 Elec-
trical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, 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 elec-
trodes, and requirements for the grounding elec-
trode. See Fig. A.
Use No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm?) cop-
per, No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm?) alu-
minum, No. 17 AWG (1.0 mm?)
copperclad steel, bronze wire, or
larger as ground wire.
Secure antenna lead-in and
ground wires to house with
stand-off insulators spaced from
4 feet (1.22 meters) to 6 feet
(1.83 meters) apart.
Mount antenna discharge unit as
closely as possible to where lead-
in enters house.
Use jumper wire not smaller than
No.6 AWG (13.3 mm?) copper,
or the equivalent, when a sepa-
rate antenna- grounding electrode
is used.
See NEC Section 810-21 (j).
STAND-OFF
INSULATORS b
ANTENNA
LEAD-IN WIRE
TO EXTERNAL ANTENNA
TERMINALS OF PRODUCT
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT c
GROUND
WIRE a,b
GROUND
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
POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(e.g. interior metat water pipe)
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CGR OPTIONAL ANTENNA
Cb GROUNDING ELECTRODE
DRIVEN 8 FEET (2.44 m)
INTO THE EARTH
If REQUIRED BY
LOCAL CODES SEE
NEC SECTION 810-21 (f).
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INSTALLATION
CONTENTS
How
to
Obtain
Good
Quality
Recordings
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73
Timer-Playback
(wake-up
playback)
.......
Timer-Recording
(unattended
recording)
...
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Dolby
NR
&
Dolby
HX
PRO
.............
How
to
Handle
Cassette
Tapes
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Maintenance
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Troubleshooting
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Specifications
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When
installing
the
deck,
avoid
locations
with
high
temperature
or
humidity,
and
be
sure
that
the
location
is
well
ventilated.
Do
not
install
the
deck
in
locations
subject
to
direct
sunlight,
or
next
to
a
space
heater
or
other
heating
device,
since
the
finish
or
internal
parts
may
be
affected
adversely.
Malfunctions
may
also
result
if
the
unit
is
installed
in
a
humid
or
dusty
location.
Also
avoid
installations
next
to
kitchen
counters
or
other
places
subject
to
oily
smoke
or
heat.
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Lon
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If
you
place
the
unit
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
unit
may
break
down.
@
If
you
place
the
unit
near
a
television
set,
it
may
pick
up
noise
which
may
be
recorded
as
a
whistling
tone
on
the
tape.
In
such
a
case,
either
install
the
unit
away
from
the
television
set
or
switch
OFF
the
television
set.
INFORMATION
TO
USER
[FOR
U.S.
MODEL]
DEW CONDENSATION
When
the
unit
is
moved
from
a
cold
to
a
warm
room,
or
the
temperature
changes
quickly,
condensation
will
form
on
the
mechanical
parts
and
this
will
affect
the
performance
of
the
tape.
In
such
cases,
leave
the
unit
in
a
warmer
atmosphere
for
about
one
hour
or
change
the
room
temperature
gradually.
NOTE:
When
installing
the
tape
deck,
do
not
place
a
cloth
over
the
top
or
block
the
ventilation
openings
in
any
other
way.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or anex-
perienced radio/ television technician for additional sug-
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in
strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions,
may Cause interference to radio and television recep-
tion. It has been type tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC
Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against such interference in a residential installa-
tion. However, there is no guarantee that interference
Hf this equipment does cause interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turn-
ing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
* reorient the receiving antenna
* relocate this equipment with respect to the receiver
* move this equipment away from the receiver
* plug this equipment into a different outlet so that
equipment and receiver are on different branch cir-
gestions. The user may find the following booklet
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful:
“How
to
Identify
and
Resolve
Radio-TV
Interference
Probiems”’.
This booklet is available from the US Government Print-
ing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock No.
004-000-00345-4,
The above instructions apply only to units which will
be operated in the United States.
will not occur in a particular installation. cuits.
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FEATURES
SHORTER SIGNAL PATHS
Mono-construction allows the circuits for the left and right
channels to be completely independent, resulting in excellent
channel separation. The non-inductive playback circuit
eliminates mutual interference during operation of the
microcomputer or mechanism. The power supply section
is separated from the rest of the unit and the center stay
prevents the formation of magnetic fields. Recording level
and balance adjustment are performed by remote control,
resulting in extremely short signal paths and direct signal
transmission.
STABILIZED TAPE PATH
Noise resulting from irregular rotation and external vibrations
has been reduced to a minimum. To obtain a stabilized tape
tension and head touch, a dual capstan system has been
employed, consisting of a newly developed cassette
stabilizer and pinch rollers and capstans on both sides of
the head. In this way a wow and flutter of only 0.024%
WRMS (+0.06% DIN) has been realized.
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VIBRATION-FREE AND RESONANCE-FREE
CONCEPTION
From the chassis and the bottom plate to the inside of the
insulators, honeycomb construction based on vibration
attenuation characteristics data is used. This guarantees an
especially high-rigidity, and vibrations are dispersed in
different directions. Thus, vibrations are immediately
reduced, preventing deterioration of the sound quality due
to vibraton and resonance, resulting in clear sound. The
transformer case is highly rigid and made of cast iron which
possesses excellent vibration attenuation characteristics and
is almost resonance-free.

CONNECTIONS
Connection of input and output cords
* The cords to be used have white and red pin plugs.
*
Connect
white
plugs
to
the
left
channel
(L),
and
red
plugs
to
the
right
channel
(R),
making
sure
that
the
colors
match.
Take
particular
care
to
insert
the
plugs
all
the
way
in.
Left channel
White plug
TS —
Right channel HRS
Red plug
Connection to an audio timer
For
details
on
the
connection
to
an
audio
timer,
refer
to
the
instruction manual of the audio timer.
{Not provided in the European model.)
CONTROL IN jack
Connect this jack to the CONTROL OUT jack of a
component equipped with the Pioneer System Remote
Control (bearing the Sal mark) using the supplied mini-
plug cord, and you will be able to operate the component
using the system remote control.
CONTROL OUT jack
Intermediary
output
of
remote
control
signals
from
the
above
input
jack.
Connect
it
to
the
CONTROL
IN
jack
of
another
component
compatible
with
the
Pioneer
System
Remote Control.
CT-S800
Recording connection
Supplied
cords
ramp 2
Playback connection
Stereo amplifier
When performing unattended
recording or wake-up playback
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Audio timer
Mlustration not applicable to U.K. model.
Household AC outlet
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
QYFUD ABER crenco cassette neck (T-S800
Powr/,.
@ POWER switch
Turn the power on.
After the power is turned on, the dotted lines in the level
meter flash for approximately 4 seconds until the circuits
of the unit have stabilized. The unit will not operate during
this time even if one of the operation buttons is pressed.
@ Cassette door OPEN/CLOSE button
NOTE:
If the cassette door is closed while the unit is turned OFF, and the
power is then turned ON, the cassette door may open and close
after pressing one of the operation buttons. This occurs when the
microprocessor resets the door mechanism to its initial state and
does not indicate any malfunctioning of the unit.
3] COUNTER selectors
RESET:
Resets the counter indication to ‘“O000."’
MODE:
Each time this button is pressed, one of the following three
modes is set in sequence.
® Normal tape counter
© Time counter (displays the elapsed playback or recording
time)
¢ Remaining time counter (displays the remaining time of
the tape)
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@ TAPE CAPACITY selector
To indicate the correct time value in the remaining time
counter mode, this selector must be set in accordance with
the tape used.
_——= C90 > C80L ~ C60 > C46L a
@ TAPE RETURN button
This button is used in the tape counter mode to fast forward
or rewind the tape to a point near the counter reading
“*0000"’.
(6) DOLBY NR selectors
ON/OFF:
Used to turn the Dolby NR system circuits ON or OFF.
B/C:
With the ON/OFF switch in the ON position, Dolby B or C
can be selected with this switch.
@ MPxX FILTER switch
This switch is effective only during recording with Dolby NR.
© REC LEVEL control
© REC BALANCE control

FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
@ TIMER mode selector
REC:
Set to this position for timer recording.
PLAY:
Set to this position for timer playback.
OFF:
When the timer is not to be used, set the selector to this
position. (Normally leave the selector in this position.)
@ PHONES LEVEL control
@ PHONES jack
@® Cassette door
@ Rewind (<<) button
Press this button to rewind the tape. When the button is
pressed during playback, the tape rewinds to the beginning
of the current selection, and playback starts. If the button
is
pressed
twice,
the
tape
rewinds
to
the
selection
before
the current selection. (see page 11)
@® Stop ( ME) button
@ Play (>) button
@ Fast forward (>>) button
Press this button to fast forward the tape. When the button
is pressed during playback, the tape advances to the
beginning of the next selection, and playback starts. If the
button is pressed twice, the tape rewinds to the selection
after the next selection. (see page 11)
@ Recording ( @ ) button
When this button is pressed, the unit is set to one-touch
recording pause (recording standby mode).
@® Pause ( m1) button
The tape transport can be momentarily stopped by pressing
this button during recording or playback. Press the button
again to restart operation. The button does not operate
during fast forward or rewind.
~ @ Record muting (MUTE © ) button
Press this button to create an unrecorded space during
_ recording.
@ METER RANGE selector
Selects WIDE or EXPAND as scale range for the level meter.
@ MONITOR selector | AUTO
For monitoring the sound during recording, this switch can
be used to switch between source sound and just recorded
sound.
® Rec BIAS control
It is possible to adjust the bias according to the tape used
and the source to be recorded.
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
OPERATING DISPLAY
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® Counter
The counter has three display modes. (See page 9)
e If the cassette door is open, the message ‘’OPEN”’ is
displayed.
e During music search the number of selections is
displayed.
@) TAPE RETURN
Lights up during tape return operation.
3) Tape transport modes
“44: Lights up when rewinding the tape.
& : Lights up during playback, playback pause,
recording pause and recording. Flashes during music
search.
bP . Lights up when fast forwarding the tape.
an: Lights up in the pause mode.
(4) MUTE
Flashes and lights during recording mute operation.
©) rec
Lights up during recording.
©) Warning zone
Changes according to the type of tape used and to the
selected meter range.
©) Monitor source
TAPE: Recorded sound
SOURCE: Original source sound
Scale for WIDE range
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(8)
Q) Level
L: Left channel
R: Right channel
The 00 mark indicates the reference level for the Dolby NR
system.
REMAIN
Lights up when the remaining time counter mode is selected.
(1) LARGE HUB
Lights up when the TAPE CAPACITY selector is pressed in
the remaining time counter mode, and the Large Hub mode
is set.
(2) TIME COUNTER
Lights up in the time counter mode.
@3) DOLBY NR B/C
Indicates the selected Dolby Noise Reduction system, B or C.
0 dB position for EXPAND range
(1) MPX FILTER
Lights up when the MPX FILTER switch is pressed while the
Dolby NR system is ON.
O dB position for WIDE range
a) Tape type
The unit will automatically detect and display the tape type
(NORMAL/CrO2/METAL) of the cassette inserted. When no
tape is inserted, METAL is displayed.
Scale for EXPAND range

3-MODE COUNTER
The counter can be set to one of three following modes:
normal tape counter, time counter for displaying the elapsed
recording or playback time, or remaining time counter for
displaying the remaining tape time.
Counter mode select button
By pressing this button repeatedly, the following three
modes are called in succession:
Tape counter
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a
Remaining time counter Time counter
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TIME COUNTER
TAPE COUNTER
The counter reading will change as the tape runs. By taking
a note of the counter readings and the contents during
recording or playback, desired selections or unrecorded
portions on the tape can be easily located at a later date.
TIME COUNTER
e Displays the elapsed time during recording or playback.
The time counter is automatically activated when the unit
is set to recording or playback.
© The time counter displays only the recording or playback
duration. It disappears when fast forward, rewind or
music search is performed, and is replaced by the tape
counter. When recording or playback is recstarted, the
time counter appears again.
REMAINING TIME COUNTER
Displays the remaining time of the tape during recording or
playback.
NOTE:
46-minute and 80-minute tapes can be purchased with two
different hub sizes: standard hub and large hub. Tapes with large
hubs are marked with an ’’L’’, such as C46L and C8OL.
Tapes with a hub diameter of 27 mm are referrerd to as large hub
tapes.
Please note that with hub diameters of more than 27 mm the tape
remaining time indication will not be correct.
1. Set to remaining time counter mode by pressing the
COUNTER mode selector.
2. Press the TAPE CAPACITY selector.
The counter display changes to the tape capacity display.
By pressing the selector repeatedly, the following settings
are called in sequence.
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Low
Je (60-minute tape) ao
rer ro.
Louk CYBL
(80-minute tape
with large hubs)
(46-minute tape
with large hubs)
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(90-minute tape)
Set the selector according to the length of the tape in use.
3. Set to playback or recording mode.
Five to seven seconds after the tape starts running, the
remaining time for the tape is displayed.
NOTES:
¢ The remaining time can be indicated only for the four types of
cassettes that can be selected with the TAPE CAPACITY
selector. When using tapes of different lengths, set the selector
as follows to obtain a close enough estimation of the remaining
time.
Up to C-60, standard hub tapes: C-60 position
Up to C-60, large hub tapes: C-46L position
Up to C-90, standard hub tapes: C-90 position
Up to C-90, large hub tapes: C-80L position
° For commonly sold pre-recorded tapes the remaining may not
be displayed correctly.
© The actual remaining time may differ from the remaining time
indication depending on the tape used. Also, since most tapes
are slightly longer than the playing time indicated on the label,
the remaining time indication ‘‘OO00’’ may be reached before
the actual end of the tape.
* Once the remaining counter has been displayed, even if the
counter mode is changed, the remaining time can be checked
again by simply selecting the remaining counter mode.
Standard hub Large hub
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PLAYBACK
1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button @.
¢ insert the tape to be played back, then close the cassette
door by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button once again.
The cassette door can also be closed manually by pushing
it in lightly with a finger.
e When the OPEN/CLOSE button is pressed, ‘“OPEN”’
appears in the counter, and the cassette door opens.
(However, the cassette door will not open during
recording.)
While the cassette door is open, pressing the play (P)
button, fast forward (> ) button, rewind (<4) button,
recording (REC @ )} button or pause ( &§ ) button will
close the cassette door automatically, and the operation
corresponding to the button pressed begins.
NOTE:
If the cassette door is closed while the unit is turned OFF, and the
power is then turned ON, the cassette door may open and close
after pressing one of the operation buttons. This occurs when the
microprocessor resets the door mechanism to its initial state and
does not indicate any malfunctioning of the unit.
2. Set the DOLBY NR selectors 6.
When playing a cassette you recorded, set the DOLBY NR
selectors to the position corresponding to the system used
during recording. In case of purchased pre-recorded tapes,
select the system indicated on the tape label.
When the ON/OFF switch is set to ON, the mode selected
with the B/C mode selector is indicated in the display (see
page 15).
3. Press the play (P) button S
e Press the pause ( § ) button to temporarily stop the
tape. To continue playback, press the pause ( Ml ) button
once again.
° of the Monitor source indicator and the
playback (P) indicator tight up. The level meter
continuously shows the variations in the playback level.
The TAPE RETURN button 5} can be pressed during
stop, playback or recording.
To stop playback:
Press the stop ( IJ) button @.
FAST FORWARD
Press the fast forward (PP ) button @ in the stop mode.
REWIND
Press the rewind (<<) button @ in the stop mode.
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TAPE RETURN FUNCTION
e Press the COUNTER RESET button at the position to be
memorized.
The indicator is reset to ‘“OO00"’.
e Press the TAPE RETURN button GQ.
By simply pressing one button, the tape can then be fast
forwarded or rewound from any position and will stop
near the counter reading ‘‘OO00.”’ If the play (>) button
is pressed during tape return operation, playback will
start automatically when ‘‘O000”' is reached.
AUTO TAPE SELECTOR MECHANISM
The type of tape inserted is automatically detected by the
sensor holes in the cassette half, and recording bias and
equalization are automatically set accordingly. The tape type
is then indicated by the corresponding indicator.
AUTO TAPE LOOSE CANCELLER (ATLC)
When the cassette door closes, the take-up reel
automatically rotates and takes up tape slack.
NOTE:
Do not use C-120 tapes, since they are extremely thin and are liable
to cause problems such as getting entangled in the pinch rollers
and capstans or being wound improperly.