Pioneer CT-W300 User manual

Operating
Instructions
MASEL
STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK
T=-W/30
Thank you for buying ‘this F: seer product.
Please read through these ope.ating instructions so you will
“Know how to operate -your model properly. After you have
finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe
place for future reference.
In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug
and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown
in the explanatory drawings. However, the method of
connecting and operating the unit is the same.
WARNING: ro prevent FIRE OR SHOCK
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.
LINE. VOLTAC
Only multi-voltag. _ fy
U.S., Canadian, European, U.K.
not provided with this switch.
Main voitages in Saudi Arabia are 127V and 220V only.
Never use this model with 110V setting in Saudi Arabia.
inodels are
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 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 manutactured to comply with the radio
interference requirements of EEC Directive 76/88 9/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
~~
Ail
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,
washbowl,
kitchen
sink,
laundry
tub,
ine
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
oF
pasition
does
not
interfere
with
its
proper
ventilation.
For
example,
the
ap-
pliance
should
not
be
situated
on
a
bed,
sofa,
tug,
‘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
‘ot
against
them,
paying
particular
attention
to
cords
at
plugs,
convenience
receptacies,
and
the
point
where
they
exit
from
the
appliance.
POLARIZATION
~~
If
your
purchased
product
is
provided
with
a
polarized
power
plug,
please
read
the
following
instructions.
This
product
is
equipped
with
a
polarized
alternating
current
fine
plug
(a
plug
having
one
blade
wider
than
the
other).
This
plug
will
fit
into
the
power
outlet
only
‘one
way.
This
is
2
safety
feature.
If
you
are
unable
to
insert
the
plug
fully
into
the
outlet,
try
reversing
the
plug.
If
the
plug
should
still
fail
to
fit,
contact
your
electrician
to
replace
your
obsolete
outlet.
Do
not
defeat
the
safety
purpose
of
the
polarized
plug.
CLEANING
—
The
appliance
should
be
cleaned
only
with
a
polishing
cloth
or
a
soft
dry
cloth.
Never
clean
with
furniture
wax,
benzine,
insecticides
or
other
volatile
liquids
since
they
may
corrode
the
cabinet.
POWER
LINES
—
An
outdoor
antenna
should
be
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
O00 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: Neutrat
Brown: Live
The
exclamation
point
within
an
equilateral
triangle
is
intended
to
afert
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
Noor
coloured
black,
The
wire
which
is
coloured
brown
must
be
connected
to
the
terminal
which
is
marked
with
the
letter
Lor
coloured
red
Equipment
sold
in
the
U.K.
is
not
supplied
with
a
power
plug.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
located away from power lines.
NONUSE
PERIODS—The
power
cord
of
the
appliance
should
be
unplugged
from
the
outlet
when
left
unused
for
a
tong
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
personne!
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;
oF
®@
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.
POWER LINES
SERVICE
ENTRANCE
CONDUCTORS”
OUTDOOR
ANTENNA
GROUNDING
-
If
an
out
side
antenna
is
connected
to
the
antenna
termi-
nal,
be
sure
the
antenna
system
is
grounded
80
4s
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
tespect
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
graunding
elec-
trode.
See
Fig.
A
a) Use No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm?) cop-
per,
No.
8
AWG
(8.4
mm?)
aly-
minum, No. 17 AWG (1.0 mm*)
copperciad
steel,
bronze
wire,
oF
larger as ground wire.
b)
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.
STAND-OFF__
d)
Use
jumper
wire
not
smaller
thae
INSULATORS
©
Noe
AWG
(13.3
rim?)
copper,
or
the
equivalent,
when
a
sepa
rate
antenna-grounding
electrode
is
used.
See NEC Section 810-21 (f)
ANTENNA
LEAD-IN WIRE
i GROUND
f,
GROUND
WIRE
ab
SERVICE
ENTRANCE
=]!
CLAMPS
EQUIPMENT Pa
POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(e.g. interior metal water pipe)
BONDING 4
JUMPER ff
FIG.A i
a
WIRE 3,6
ae
eS,
TO EXTERNAL ANTENNA
TERMINALS OF PRODUCT
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT ¢
GROUND
CLAMPS:
OPTIONAL ANTENNA
GROUNDING ELECTRODE
DRIVEN & FEET (2.44 m)
INTO THE EARTH
iF REQUIRED BY
LOCAL CODES SEE
NEC SECTION 810-21 (f).

Installation 2... 0... ee ee ee eee 3
Connections ..... 0... ..0 0-0. ee eee eee 4
Front Panel Facilities . . 5
Recording. <node taser teks wie ae ale 8 8
Dolby NR System.............---0000- 8
Playback og sons cee econ a cecbie io dees Se eens 9
Tape Copying .... 22... 0.0 10
: CONTENTS
Timer Recording/Playback .............. 17
Pause Operation with the Remote Control .. 77
How to Handle Cassette Tapes .......... 12
Maintenance ..........2. 0.00000 eee
Troubleshooting
Specifications .................0.004.
INSTALLATION
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.
@ 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.
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.
4 EF
NOTE:
When installing the tape deck, do not place a cloth over the top
or block the ventilation openings in any other way.
INFORMATION TO USER [FOR U.S. MODEL]
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, n
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 18 of FCC
Ruies, which are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against such interference in a residential installa-
tion, However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in 2 particular installation.
If 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
wy 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-
cuits.
2 user should consult the dealer a7 an ex
television technician for additional sug
ts. The user may find the following bookiet
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful
“How to Identrfy and Resolve Radio-TV Interference
Problems”
This booklet is available from the US Government Print-
ing Office, Washington, D.€., 20402, Stock No.
904-000-00345-4.
The-above insiructions apply only te units which will
be operated in the United States.
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CONNECTIONS
Hf
Read
through
the
operating
instructions
of
the
stereo
components
which
you
intend
to
connect
to
this
unit.
HH
Turn
on
the
power
only
after
all
the
connections
are
completed.
Make
sure
that
the
plugs
are
inserted
securely.
Improper
connection
may
generate
noise.
—
{Not
provided
with
the
U.K.
and
European
models.}
CONTROL
IN
jack
Connect
‘this
jack
to
the
CONTROL
OUT.
jack
of
a
component
equipped
with
the
Pioneer
System
Remote
Control
(bearing
the
fal
mark)
using
a
regular
mini-plug
cord,
and
you
will
be
able
to
operate
the
PAUSE
function
of
this
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.
Supplied cords
ee
Connecting
the
in-
put/output
cords
Connect
the
plugs
properly.
TAPE jacks
Left channel
—
White
plug
Ta
Rae
0000D
Right
channel
Stereo
amplifier
Red plug
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CT-W300
When performing unattended
recording or wake-up playback
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|
;
Senne
enewomane
2 as ae am wm on mg
o
f
|
IR
|
Hlustration
not
applicable
to
U.K.
model.
i)
Household
AC
outlet

FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
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@ POWER (STANDBY) switch
NOTE:
* The unit’s POWER switch is geared to selecting the transformer’s
secondary and so even at the STANDBY position, the unit’s
circuitry will work as long as the power cord is connected to
@ power outlet.
° . For U.S, and Canadian models: when turning on the power, the
unit will be inoperative for about 3 seconds.
©
TAPE
COUNTER
(DECK
!
CONTROL)
Indicates the
transport
position
of
the
tape
loaded
in
Deck
Hl
only.
@ COUNTER RESET button
Resets the tape counter reading to ‘‘O00".
The illustration shows the display
for the U.S. model.
MODE switch (RELAY |< P Il/COPY)
Use this switch for the following operations:
RELAY 1 <4 & Il:
This position is used for relay playback. The unit is set to
relay playback mode, when the [COPY] indicator is not
displayed. In this mode relay playback from Deck ! to Deck
ll or Deck il to Deck | is possible by pressing the PLAY button
of one deck and then the PLAY button of the other deck.
(See page 9.) For normal playback the unit must be set to
relay mode.
COPY:
In this mode tape copying from Deck | to Deck Il is possible.
~ For U.S., Canadian and Saudi Arabian models
displayed. Deck | is for playback and Deck Il is for recording.
(See page 10.)
@ SPEED switch (NORM Mf /HIGH P) }
NORM if Lights
HIGH FI Flashes
Press this switch to select the desired tape speed for
flashes. Normal speed is selected when the indicator lights
continuously.
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
-—
For
U.K.
and
European
models
@ MODE switch ( m RELAY/ = COPY)
Operates
as
6
above,
but
is
a
locking
switch
which
is
pressed and released.
NOTE:
When
not
performing
tape
copy,
be
sure
to
set
the
MODE
switch
to
RELAY
{
@
)
position.
If
the
MODE
switch
isin
the
COPY
{°-=
)
position,
normal
recording
(of
program
from
the
LINE
INPUT
terminal)
will
not
be
possible.
When
the
MODE
switch
is
in
the
COPY
{
=
)
position,
the
PLAY,
Fast
Forward,
and
Rewind
buttons
of
Deck
|
will
not
function
unless
Deck
Il
is
in
the
recording
or
recording
standby
status.
When
the
MODE
switch
is
in
the
RELAY
{
Ml
)
position,
relay
play
can
be
performed
only
from
Deck
II
to
Deck
|.
When
the
MODE
switch
is
in
the
RELAY
{
Mi
)
position,
if
the
PLAY
button
or
REC
button
{Deck
Il
only}
of
one
deck
is
pressed,
the
PLAY,
Fast
Forward,
and
Rewind
buttons
of
the
other
deck
will
not
function.
8
SPEED
switch
(
&
NORM/
=
HIGH)
Operates
as
5]
above,
but
is
a
locking
switch
which
is
pressed
and
released.
:
NORM ( @ ):
Tapes
are
copied
at
the
normal
speed.
HIGH ( }:
Pressing
this
switch
will
cause
high-speed
copying
to
take
place
only
when
the
unit
is
in
the
tape
copy
mode.
@ DOLBY NR* switch ( @ OFF/ = ON)
Press
this
switch
to
ON
(
=
)
for
recording
with
the
built-
in
Dolby
Noise
Reduction
system
and
for
playback
of
tapes
which
have been
recorded
using
the
Dolby
Noise
Reduction
system,
For
other
tapes,
do
not
press
this
switch.
*
®
Dolby
noise
reduction
manufactured
under
license
from
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
©
“Dolby”
and
the
double-D
symbol
[J
are
trademarks
of
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
@ DOLBY NR switch (TYPE m B/ =.C)
After
the
DOLBY
NR
switch
(ON/OFF)
is
pressed,
select
type
B or C using this switch.
NOTE:
When
playing
back
Dolby
NR-encoded
tapes,
always
set
this
switch
to
the
same
position
{B
or
C)
used
for
recording.
© PLAY button ( Bm )
When
this
button
is
pressed,
the
side
of
the
tape
facing
outward
(side
A
or
B)
will
play.
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@ REW button (<<)
To
rewind
the
tape
in
the
direction
of
the
arrows.
This
winds
the
tape
onto
the
left
reel
of
the
cassette.
Press
the
STOP/EJECT
button
when
the
end
of
the
tape
is
reached.
The
auto
stop
function
does
not
operate
when
the
tape
is
wound
at
high-speed.
@ FF button (>>)
To
fast-forward
the
tape
in
the
direction
of
the
arrows.
This
winds
the
tape
onto
the
right
reel
of
the
cassette.
Press
the
STOP/EJECT
button
when
the
end
of
the
tape
is
reached.
The
auto
stop
function
does
not
operate
when
the
tape
is
wound.
at
high-speed.
@ STOP/EJECT ( M/ & ) button
The
cassette
compartment
door
will
open
when
this
button
is
pressed
while
the
tape
is
stopped.
Pressing
it
while
the
tape
is
running
will
stop
the
tape.
@ REC button ( @)
The
deck
cannot
be
placed
in
the
recording
mode
if
a
cassette
with
broken
erasure
prevention
tabs
is
loaded,
or
if
no
cassette
tape
is
loaded.
@ PAUSE button ( Hf )
Press
to
temporarily
stop
the
tape
travel.
To
restart
the
tape
travel,
press
once
again.
The
pause
function
does
not
operate
when
the
deck
is
in
the
fast
forward
or
rewind
mode.
@ PHONES jack
This
jack
is
provided
only
on
the
European
and
U.K,
models.
U.S.
and
Canadian
models
are
not
provided
with
this
jack.
@ REC LEVEL control
®
TAPE
SELECTOR
switches
(DECK
I!
only)
This.
selector
allows
the
bias
and
equalizer
characteristics
to
be
selected
during
recording,
and
equalizer
characteristics
during
playback,
in
line
with
the
type
of
tape
you
are
using
on
Deck
fi.
Normal tape:
Release the left switch ( M NORM),
CrOz tape:
Press
the
left
switch
{
=.
HIGH)
and
release
the
right
switch
( @ CrO2).
Metal tape:
Depress
both
the
right
and
left
switches
(=
HIGH,
4a METAL).
NOTE:
Deck
lis
provided
with
an
automatic
tape
selector
mechanism.

OPERATING DISPLAY
FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
LEFT
LEVEL 4B
tet untenaes anna
2A HAE dunner / ne
hui unm — [eCey]
@ Level Meter
The
DQ
beside
the
+3
dB
mark
indicates
the
Dolby
NR
system standard level.
For
U.S.,
Canadian
and
Saudi
Arabian
models
@ indicator:
This
indicator
lights
in
the
copying
mode.
Normal-speed: lights up
High-speed: flashes
For European model
@ indicator:
This
indicator
lights
in
the
copying
mode.
@) [REC] indicator:
This
indicator
lights
in
the
recording
mode:
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RECORDING
RECORDING (Deck II only)
Erasure prevention tabs
The
REC
button
does
not
work
when
the
erasure
prevention
tabs
of
a
loaded
cassette
tape
have been
broken
off
(See
page
12).
Do
not
attempt
to
press
the
REC
button
with
unreasonable
force.
1.
Set
the
MODE
switch
to
the
RELAY
position.
(The
COPY
|
indicator
is
not
displayed.)
2. Load a recording tape.
Set
the
DOLBY
NR
switches
and
TAPE
SELECTOR
switches.
4.
Prepare
the
program
source
which
you
intend
to
record.
Operate
the
stereo
amplifier
and
prepare
it
for
playback
of
the
desired
melody.
5.
Press
the
PAUSE
button,
followed
by
the
REC
button
to
place
the
deck
in
the
recording
standby
mode.
6. Adjust the recording level.
For
details,
refer
to
““ADJUSTING
THE
RECORDING
LEVEL.“’
7.
Press
the
PAUSE
button
to
begin
recording.
For U.S. and Canadian models
The
REC
indicator
flashes
during
the
recording
standby
mode.
DOLBY NR SYSTEM
ADJUSTING THE RECORDING LEVEL
The adjustment of the recording level is the most important
factor in achieving good recording results. A high level is
good for the signal-to-noise ratio and the dynamic range,
but an excessively high level distorts the sound. If the level
is made too low for fear of sound distortion, irritating tape
hiss will mar the recording. Depending on the manufacturer
and the type of tape, the characteristics of a tape differ even
when the same kind is used, Making a setting just near the
maximum recording level for the tape type will do full justice
to the tape characteristics and result in a good-quality
recording.
Adjust the REC LEVEL control so that the level meter’s
“0 dB” just lights. No harm will be done if the “+3 dB”
indicator lights momentarily at peaks. (When using metal
tapes, it is permissible for the ‘‘+6 dB” indicator to light
momentarily.}
NOTE:
¢ The (i) mark on the level meter indicates the reference level
for the Dolby NR system.
° In reality, the optimum recording level may differ somewhat,
depending on the music source and type of tape used. In order
to deliver the best results of which your tapes are capable and
to produce better recordings, set the recording level after actual
testing, by listening carefully to the sound produced and
adjusting it to a level most pleasing to you.
* The level meter may react differently during recording and
playback of the same music tape. This is due to differences in
tape sensitivity, and creates no problem so long as the variation
is not severe.
This unit features a dual noise reduction system (Dolby NR
B and C systems).
Dolby NR system
The Dolby NR system is designed to reduce the amount of
tape hiss, mainly in the treble components. During recording,
the high-pitched pianissimo sounds which are most
characteristic
of
audible
noise
are
boosted,
and
during
playback these boosted sections only are attenuated so that
the
tape
sound
is
returned
to
normal.
As
a
result,
the
noise
is attenuated by an amount equivalent to the boosting in
the treble range.
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The Dolby NR B system serves to reduce noise in the treble
range by cutting tape hiss and expanding the dynamic range.
The Dolby NR C system is even more effective than the B
in
reducing
noise
as
it
cuts
the
noise
from
the
mid-range
on.
NOTE:
When
a
tape
has
been
recorded
using
the
Dolby
NR
B
or
C
system,
make
sure
that
the
same
DOLBY
NR
switch
position
is
selected
when
it
is
played
back.

PLAYBACK
SINGLE PLAYBACK
{Deck I or Deck II)
1. Set the MODE switch to the RELAY position.
{The | COPY | indicator is not displayed.}
2. Load a pre-recorded tape in Deck I or fl.
3. Set the DOLBY NR switches.
4. Set the TAPE SELECTOR switches.
® Perform this setting only for playback on Deck II.
e For playback on Deck |, an auto tape selector is provided,
hence there is no need to set the TAPE SELECTOR
switches.
5. Press the PLAY button of Deck I or Il.
RELAY PLAYBACK
(Continuous play Deck | <> Deck II)
When the tape loaded in Deck | reaches its end and stops,
Deck Il enters the playback mode.
The same applies to the opposite direction (Deck Ii to Deck
I).
1. Set the MODE switch to the RELAY position.
(The | COPY | indicator is not displayed.)
For U.K, and European models only
NOTE:
Do not press the MODE switch during relay playback. If the MODE
switch is pressed and set to COPY { m ), the relay playback mode
will be cancelled,
With the European model relay playback can be performed from
Dack II to Deck f only.
2. Load pre-recorded tapes.
Load the tapes in Deck | and 1 which have both been
recorded with the same Dolby NR mode.
3. Set the Dolby NR switches.
4. Set the TAPE SELECTOR switches {for playback on
Deck Ii).
5. Press the PLAY button for the deck in which the tape
to be played first is loaded, then press the PLAY button
of the other deck.
When the end of the first tape is reached, the corresponding
deck stops and the other deck automatically starts playback.
AUTO-STOP MECHANISM
{Deck I and Deck fi)
* When the tape is fully wound onto one of the reels during
recording or playback, the auto-stop mechanism will be
activated without the STOP/EJECT ( MM / 4 ) button
having to be pressed, and the tape will automatically
stop.
e When fast forwarding or rewinding the tape with this
unit, the auto-stop mechanism will not work. Therefore,
make sure to depress the STOP/EJECT ( (J) / & ) button
when the tape has been fast forwarded or rewound,
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TAPE
COPYING
{From
Deck
I
to
Deck
If]
*
The
tape
copying
function
permits
you
to
copy
the
contents
of
a
tape
in
Deck
|
to
Deck
Il.
e
The
SPEED
switch
(NORM/HIGH)
is
used
to
select
either
normal-speed
copying
(to
listen
to
playback
as
a
tape
is
being
copied)
or
high-speed
copying
(the
tape
is
copied
at
twice
the
normal
playback
speed).
41.
Load
a
playback
tape
into
Deck
|
and
a
blank
tape
into
Deck
Il.
2.
Set
the
DOLBY
NR
switches
to
match
the
tape
in
Deck
1,
and
the
TAPE
SELECTOR
to
match
the
tape
in
Deck
Il.
———
For
U.K.
and
European
models
———---_—_____
3.
Set
the
MODE
switch
to
the
COPY
(
m
}
position.
{The
[COPY
|
indicator
is
displayed.)
4.
Set
the
SPEED
selector
to
the
NORM
(
m
)
of
HIGH
(
=m
}
position.
——
For
U.S.,
Canadian,
Saudi
Arabian
and
Australian,
models
{Non-locking switch}
3.
Select
the
COPY
mode
using
the
MODE
switch.
4.
Select
normal-speed
or
high-speed
using
the
SPEED
switch,
NORM:
|
COPY
|
indicator
lights.
HIGH:
[COPY
|
indicator
flashes
NORM:
Tape
copying
at
normal
speed
for
listening
to
playback.
HIGH:
Tape
copying
at
twice
the
normal
speed.
NOTE:
DURING
HIGH-SPEED
COPYING:
When
performing
high-speed
copying
with
this
unit,
if
a
television
is
on
nearby,
a
high-pitched
interference
sound
may
be
heard
on
the
recording.
In
this
case,
either
use
the
normal-speed
copying
function,
or
turn
off
the
television.
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5.
Press
the
PLAY
button
of
Deck
I.
Piayback
will
not
begin
immediately,
but
the
deck
will
enter
the
standby
mode.
6.
Press
the
REC
button
of
Deck
H.
At
the
same
time
that
Deck
lf
begins
recording,
Deck
|
will
begin
playback.
For
U.S.,
Canadian
and
Saudi
Arabian
models
Syncronized
copy
start
is
also
possible
by
first
pressing
the
REC
button
for
Deck
Il
and
then
the
PLAY
button
for
Deck
|.
NOTE:
DURING TAPE COPYING:
*
When
repeating
the
tape
copying,
be
sure
to
leave
the
original
tape
in
Deck
|.
Making
a
copy
of
a
copy
will
result
in
lower
sound
quality.
*
When
making
tape
copies,
adjustment
of
the
recording
level
is
not
required.
©
When
performing
tape
copying,
be
sure
to
use
tapes
of
the
same
length.
©
When
performing
tape
copying,
the
copy
will
be
produced
with
the
same
noise
reduction
effects
as
those
used
on
the
original
tape,
regardless
of
the
position
of
the
noise
reduction
switches.
For
example,
if
the
original
tape
was
recorded
with
the
Dolby
C
noise
reduction,
the
copy
will
be
produced
with
the
same
Dolby
C
noise
reduction
effects.
*
Ifa
tape
prerecorded
at
a
high
recording
level
is
loaded
in
Deck
1,
and
a
blank
tape
with
alow
saturation
level
is
loaded
in
Deck
I!
for
copying,
the
resulting
sound
may
be
distorted.
e
The
playback
sound
output
from
the
LINE
OUTPUT
terminals
during
copying
is
to
enable
you
to
check
the
COPY
operation.
Consequently,
it
may
sometimes
differ
slightly
from
the
original
sound.
For European models
[.
Do
not
change
the
SPEED
switch
position
during
tape
copying.
For U.S. and Canadian models
°
ifthe
SPEED
selector
is
pressed
while
copying,
the
tape
speed
does
not
change.
°
if
the
PLAY
button
of
Deck
Ilis
pressed
in
the
COPY
mode,
the
COPY
mode
is
cancelled,
and
Deck
Il
is
set
to
PLAY
mode.
°
COPY
and
SPEED
can
be
changed
only
when
both
decks
are
set
to
STOP
mode
{including
FF
and
REW)}.

TIMER RECORDING/PLAYBACK
UNATTENDED RECORDING (Deck Il only)
1. Set the POWER switch to ON.
2. Load the tape to be unrecorded.
3. Set the DOLBY NR switches and TAPE SELECTOR
switches.
4. Set the MODE switch to RELAY position.
(The | COPY | indicator is not displayed}
Tune in the desired station with your stereo tuner.
Press the PAUSE button followed by the REC button
to set to the recording standby mode.
7. Adjust the recording level.
8. Set the audio timer.
When this is done, the audio timer will turn all connected
components off.
9. Release the PAUSE button
At the time set on the audio timer, the power will be turned
on, and recording will begin automatically.
For U.S., Canadian, Saudi Arabian and Australian
models
When the unit is supplied with power, it takes about 3
seconds for the recording to start. During this time, the REC
indicator flashes.
p—~-~ For U.S., Canadian and Saudi Arabian models
WAKE-UP PLAYBACK (Deck 1 and Deck Il)
4. Set the POWER switch to ON.
2. Load a pre-recorded tape.
3. Set the DOLBY NR switches.
4. Set the TAPE SELECTOR switches.
Set when performing wake-up playback on Deck Il.
5. Set the MODE switch to RELAY position.
(The [COPY | indicator is not displayed)
Press the PLAY button.
Adjust the VOLUME control at the stereo amplifier.
Rewind the tape to the position where playback is to
start.
9. Set the audio timer.
When this is done, the audio timer will turn all connected
components off.
10. Press the PLAY button.
At the time set on the audio timer, the power will be turned
on and playback will begin automatically,
If tapes are loaded in both decks and both PLAY buttons
are pressed, the unit will perform relay playback. (see page
9)
Operations may vary depending on the audio timer used;
be sure to consult the operating instructions for the audio
timer you actually employ.
NOTE:
Do not set the timer for audio timer recording or playback 24 hours
or more in advance.
PAUSE OPERATION WITH
THE & REMOTE CONTROL
When using this unit together with a Pioneer system
component bearing the a mark, the pause function can
be activated with the remote control unit of that component.
For remote control this unit must be connected to the
system component with the supplied control cord. (Refer
to CONNECTIONS on page 4 and the respective section in
the operating manual of the other component.)
® Pause operation by remote control is possible for either
Deck i (playback) or Deck ll {playback or recording).
(The operation is also possible when performing relay
playback from Deck | to Deck I! or from Deck Il to Deck |.}
The deck currently operating will be set to PAUSE.
*® When copying tapes (from Deck | to Deck 11), only the
PAUSE function of Deck Il (RECORDING) can be remote
controlled.
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A
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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?
Acassette
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
(REC)
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
doubled
adhesive
tape
over
the tab
areas,
as
shown
in
Fig.
C.
In
case
of
metal
tape
or
chrome
tape,
take
sufficient
care
that
the
detection
hole
(Fig.
D,
Fig.
E)
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
or
2),
so
that
material
on
each
side
can
be
prevented
from
being
erased
in
error.
*®
When
breaking
off
the
tab
on
the
cassette
shell
do
not
use
a
magnetized
screwdriver.
Turn
pencil
to
a)
remove
tape
slack
Fig. A
For
erasure
prevention
remove...
Gower
wae
adhesive tape
Tab for
side A
Tab
for
D
adeB
Fig.
C
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AUTOMATIC
TAPE
SELECTOR
FUNCTION
This
unit
(Deck
t)
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,
in
order
to
set
the
deck
to
match
the
tape
recording
bias
and
equalization.
REGARDING
THE
TAPE
CASSETTE
SENSOR
HOLES
;
e
Do
not
use
FeCr
tapes
with
this
unit.
@
When
using
metal
tapes,
be
sure
the
tape
cassettes
have
sensor holes.
Erasure
prevention
tabs
Sensor
holes
Sensor
holes
——Ti
Metal
tape
CrO2
tape
Fig.
D
Fig.
E
TIPS
ON
USING
CASSETTE
TAPES
¢
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.
©
Donot
leave
a
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,
dust,
dirt
and
oil
for
storing
the
tapes.
e
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.

MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE HEADS, PINCH ROLLERS AND
CAPSTANS
The heads, pinch rollers and capstans are parts which are
liable to get dirty quite easily. In particular, if the heads are
dirty, the high-frequency components are not reproduced
and the stereo balance is impaired, resuiting in a
deterioration of the playback sound. it is therefore
recommended that the head section be cleaned regularly.
1. Depress the STOP/EJECT button and open the cassette
door.
2. Dip the cleaning swab into the cleaning fluid and use
it to wipe the heads, capstans and pinch rollers.
To clean the pinch roller while it is rotating:
Press the PLAY button.
© After rotating and cleaning the pinch roller, press the
STOP/EJECT button. The cassette door will not close
unless the stop mode has been set.
Erasing head
Recording/Playback head
Capstan
Pinch roller
NOTE:
Do not load a tape after cleaning the head section until the cleaning
fluid has completely dried {this takes two or three minutes).
DEMAGNETIZING THE HEADS
After using the cassette deck over a period of time, the
heads will become magnetized. The same effect is also
caused by bringing a screwdriver, magnet or other
magnetized object too close to the heads. This causes loss
of high-frequency sound during recording and playback, and
is also a cause of interference noise. The heads should be
regularly demagnetized with a head demagnetizer (eraser)
which can be purchased at dealer shops.
When demagnetizing the heads, be sure the cassette deck
POWER switch is in the STANDBY position. For detailed
instructions, consult the operating manual for your head
demagnetizer (eraser).
CLEANING THE FRONT PANEL SECTION
Wipe the front panel and the cassette door when dusty or
greasy with a soft cloth containing a small amount of
ordinary liquid soap. Then, wipe dry with a cloth. Never use
volatile spirits like thinners, benzine or alcohol because they
will damage the panel! finish.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
incorrect
operations
are
often
mistaken
for
trouble
and
maifunctions.
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.
¥
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.
Symptom
Probable Cause
POWER
Cannot turn power on.
=
® The power plug is removed.
*® The component (stereo amplifier, audio
connected is off.
timer, etc.) to which the power cord is |
1 @ Insert the power plug correctly.
® Turn the stereo amplifier or audio timer on.
CASSETTE DOOR
The door does not open.
moving}.
The
deck
is
not
in
stop
mode
(tape
is
|
The door does not close.
The cassette is not properly loaded.
PLAYBACK
Immediately stops.
—
The tape is completely wound.
The level meter does not
work,
© The tape is not recorded.
* The tape head is dirty.
I No sound
—-
| ® The amplifier input selector is not correctly
set.
© The amplifier volume level setting is too
low.
® Connection problems {wrong connection,
cord removed, poor contact, broken wire).
RECORDING
© Replace the tape with a recorded one.
® Clean the head (see page 13).
* Set the amplifier input selector correctly.
* Turn the amplifier volume control up.
* Connect securely.
The recording button can
not be depressed.
The cassette erasure prevention tabs are
broken.
Replace the cassette with one whose tabs
are intact.
Cover
the
erasure
prevention
hole
with
a
doubie
layer
of
adhesive
tape
(see
page
12).
The level meter does not
work,
® The REC LEVEL control is set too low.
¢ The amplifier is not delivering a recording
signal {from the tuner, CD player, etc.).
e® Wrong connection, connection cord
removed, poor contact, broken wire.
e Turn the REC LEVEL control up.
* Set the amplifier recording output selector
correctly.
¢ Check connections.
Immediately stops.
}
| The tape is completely wound up.
Rewind the tape.
Cannot record
The head is dirty.
Clean the head (see page 13).
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Probable
Cause
Remedy.
POOR
SOUND
QUALITY
Unstable
or
interrupted
sound
dirty.
|
®
The
tape
is
not
uniformly
wound.
T
*
The
head,
pinch
roliers
and
capstans
are
°
Clear
the
head
etc.
(see
page
13).
*
Completely
fast-forward
or
rewind
the
tape.
No
high
frequencies
.
A
tape
recorded
without
Dolby
NR
is
is
being
played
back
with
the
DOLBY
NR
switch
in
the
B
or
C
position.
. The head is dirty.
*
Set
the
DOLBY
NR
switch
to
OFF.
°
Clean
the
be
id
(see
page
13).
High
frequencies
are
emphasized,
A
Dolby-
-encoded
tape
is
being
played
back
with
the
DOLBY
NR
switch
in
the
OFF
Position.
Set
the
DOLBY
NR
switch
to
the
same
position
used
for
recording.
Sound
from
previous
tecordings
remains
when
re-recording
a
tape.
The head is dirty.
+
Clean
the
head
see
page
13).
The
sound
is
distorted.
*
Recording
level
is
too
high.
°
The
recorded
signal
itself
is
distorted.
*
The
head
is
dirty,
©
Turn
the
REC
LEVEL
control
down
when
recording
(see
page
8).
°
Replace
the
cassette.
°
Clean
the
head
(see
page
13).
Too much noise
©
A
noisy
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
Replace
the
cassette.
*
Check
connections.
©
Turn
the
REC
LEVEL
contro!
up
when
recording
(see
page
8).
*
Clean
the
head
(see
Page
13)
e
Demagnetize
with
a
a
head
demagnetizer.
OTHERS
Cannot
use
the
remote
control
system
The
control
cord
is
not
connected.
Connect
the
control
cord.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Systems. we secs eases Beet 4 track, 2-channel stereo
FROBAS 7 aes pre ee hans bat aptinecetecrentre aioe me ye gh Gud Red ete beso
“Hard Permalloy” recording/playback head x1
“Hard Permalloy’’ playback head x1
Double-gap ‘’Ferrite’’ erasing head x1
Motors iereaspigterssd, tatuh suse 9 9458 DC servo motor x2
U.S. and Canadian models No more than 0.13% (WRMS)
European model No more than 0.08% (WRMS}
No more than £0.19% (DIN)
Rewinding Time......... Approximately 100 seconds
(C-60 tape)
Frequency Response
—20 dB recording:
Normal tape... ... 6 eee eee 35 to 15,000 Hz
Chrome tape ........-..000005 35 to 16,000 Hz
Metal: tape sa oie oP es wee es 35 to 16,000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Dolby NR OFF ......... RGnpee Ss More than 56 dB
Noise Reduction Effect
Dolby NR B type ON ... More than 10 dB (at 5 kHz)
Dolby NR C type ON ... More than 19 dB (at 5 kHz)
Harmonic Distortion. ...... No more than 0.8% (0 dB)
Input (Sensitivity)
LINE:(INPUT)...... 63 mV (Input impedance 52 kQ)
Output (Reference level)
LINE (OUTPUT). won. 5 ee cecdg are Wa See retal ae rea ee
316 mV (Output impedance 7.7 kQ)
PHONES (European, U.K. and Australian models) .. .
sbeeveeaneeeveeeees 45 mV (Load impedance 80)
Subfunctions
¢ Relay playback
For U.S. and. Canadian models: DECK | <€ DECK Il
For U.K. and European models: DECK Il > DECK |
e Synchronized copy start
* High-speed and normal-speed tape copying
{DECK { -+ DECK II)
*® Dolby NR B/C types
»® Auto tape selector (DECK 1)
* 5 segments LED level meter
¢ Automatic stop function (Recording, Playback}
« Timer standby function
(Unattended recording: DECK II}
(Wake-up playback: DECK | and DECK i)
® 3-digit mechanical tape counter (DECK Hl)
e@ PHONES jack (European model)
Miscellaneous
power Requirements
U.S. and Canadian models ....... AC 120V, 60 Hz
European model »., AC 220V, 50/60 Hz
U.K. and Australian models .... AC 240V, 50/60 Hz
U.S. military and other destination models ........
AC 110V/120-127V/220V/240V, 50/60 Hz
(switchable)
Power Consumption
U.S. and Canadian models .........-0- 0005 18Ww
European, U.K. and Australian models ....... 16W
U.S. military and other destination models .... 18W
Dimensions ........ 420(W) x 120(H) x 264(D} mm
16-9/16(W) x 4-3/4(H) x 10-3/8{(D) in
Weight (without package)......... 3.8 kg (8 ib 6 oz)
Accessories
Operating instructions ©... 0. eee eee 1
Connection cord with pin plugs... 0... eee ee 2
Contro! cord (not provided with the U.K. and European
models)
NOTE:
Specifications and design subject to possible modifications without
notice due to improvements.
PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153, Japan
PIONEER ELECTRONICS [USA] INC. 2265 East 220th Street Long Beach, California 90810 USA.
P.O, BOX 1720 Long Beach, California 90801-1720 U.S.A.
PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 505 Cochrane Drive, Markham, Ontario L3R 8E3 Canada
PIONEER ELECTRONIC [EUROPE] N.V. Keetbergiaan 1, 2740 Beveren, Beigium TEL: [phone]
PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY.LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia TEL: [03] 580-9911
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