Pioneer CT-W600R User manual

Operating
Instructions
STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK
CT-VV/600R
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 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: 1o prevent FIRE on 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]
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]
L'interférence,
radioélectrique
générée
par
cet
appareil
nu-
mérique
de
type
B
ne
dépasse
pas
Jes
limites
énoncées
dans
le
Réglement
sur
les
perturbations
radioélectriques,
section
appareil
numérique,
du
Ministére
des
Communications.
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH
Only multi-voitage 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. o
Medium-size screwdriver
“This product is manufactured to comply with the radio
interference requirements of EEC Directive 76/889/EEC
and 82/499/EEC.’’
Q) PIONEER’
The future of sound and vision.

IMPORTANT 1
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equi-
fateral 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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
BO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEASLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING To QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL,
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle 4s
intended to alert the user of the presence of importa
operating and maintenance (servicing) instrucbans in
the literature accompanying the apphance.
IMPORTANT 2
{f the apparatus js fitted with AC mains power out-
let(s), see REAR PANEL FACILITIES for convenient
connection of additional Hi-Fi component(s). Make
ali connections to the AC outlet(s) and the signal
terminais first. Connect the plug to the wail 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 — Ail operating and use
instructions should be followed.
WATER AND MOISTURE — The appliance should
not be used near water — for example, near a
bathtub, washbow!, kitchen sink, laundry tub, ina
wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
LOCATION -— The appliance should be installed in a
stable lovation.
WALL OF 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 of cabinet that may impede the
fiow 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 2 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
of 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 foflowing instructions. This product is
equipped with a polarized alternating current line
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other). This piug 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 piug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to repiace 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 2 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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SERVICE ENTRANCE
EQUIPMENT
FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
The wires in this mains fead sre coloured in accor-
dance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
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 1s coloured brown must be connected
to the terminal n ig marked with the letter L or
coloured red
Equipment sotd in the U.K. is not supplied with
a power plug
located away from power lines.
NONUSE PERIODS—The power cord of the
appliance should be unpiugged from the outlet
when jeft 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 act 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 ail other servicing,
contact the nearest Pioneer authorized service
center.
SERVICE
ENTRANCE
SONDUCTORS™
GROUND
ROUND WIRE 3,6
LAMPS
2g
GROUND
POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(e.g. interior metal water oipe)
FGA
BONDING
JUMPER ¢
Hi
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eS CLAMPS
INTO THE EARTH
iF REQUIRED BY
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - Han out-
side antenna ts connected to the antenaa termi-
nal, be sure the antenna system is grounded $0 3s
to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built up state charges.
in the U.S.A secon $10 of the National Elec
trical Code, ANSI/NFPA No 70.1984, provides
information with respect to proper groundmg of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wse to an antenna discharge umt, size
of grounding cenductors. loc zenmia
discharge unk, connection ta grounding
odes, and requirements for the grounding ele
wode. See Fig. A.
sion of a
a) UseNo 10 AW! 25 cop
per, No 4 AWG (8.4 mm?) atu
minum, No. 17 AWG (1.0 mm*)
copperclad steel, bronze wire. or
larger as ground wire
b) Secure antenna Wéadan
ground wires to Wouse
stand-off insulators
2 feet (1.2) meters)
(1.83 meters) apart
©) Mount antenna discharg
closuly as possible to where lead
in enters house
Use jumper wire not smatier than
No.6 AWG (13.3 min*) copp:
oF the equivalant. when a sepa
and
vyeith
from
STAND-OFF_ dd)
INSULATORS b
tate anteana-graunding electrode
is used.
ANTENNA
tion
BIO
27
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LEAD-IN WIRE
TO EXTERNAL ANTENNA
TERMINALS OF PRODUCT
ANTENNA,
DISCHARGE UNIT ¢
GROUND
WIRE ab
OPTIONAL ANTENNA
GROUNDING ELECTRODE
ORIVEN 8 FEET (2.44 mj
LOCAL CODES SEE
NEC SECTION 810-23 (f).

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INSTALLATION
When installing the deck, avoid locations with
high temperature or humidity, and be sure that
the location is well ventilated.
Do not instal! the deck in locations subject to direct sunlight,
ornext 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. Aiso 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.
NOTE:
When installing the tape deck, do not place a cloth over the top
or block the ventilation openings in any other way.
os
INFORMATION TO USER [FOR U.S. MODEL]
” if necessary, the user should consult the desler or an ex:
perienced radio/ television technician for additional sug-
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency
energy and if not instalied and used property, that is, in
strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions,
may cause interference to radio and television recep-
tian, It has been type tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Ciass 8 computing device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC
Rutes, 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 @ particular installation.
if this equipment does cause interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turn-
ing the equipment off and an, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
+ seorient 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.
gestions. The user may find the following bookier
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful:
“How to identify and Resoive Radio-TV Interference
Problems”.
This booklet is available from the US Government Print-
ing Office, Washington, 0.C., 20402, Stock No.
004-000-00345-4,
The above instructions apply only to units which will
be operated in the United States.
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FEATURES
Dolby NR* System
Both versions (B and C) of the Dolby NR system are included
to reduce annoying tape noise.
Auto Tape Selector
Detects the kind of cassette tape, and automatically sets
the recording bias and equalization.
Music Search Function
To find any desired selection by skipping over a maximum
15 selections, forward or backward.
Timer Standby
Unattended recording and wake-up playback can be
performed by connecting an audio timer.
Tape Copying Function
Tapes can be easily copied from deck | to deck Il, either at
normal or double speed.
PIONEER System Remote Control {not provided
in the European model)
Connect the CONTROL IN jack to a.component equipped
with the PIONEER System Remote Control (bearing
the
&™jl
mark),
and
you
will
be
able
to
operate
this
component
from
the
hand-held
remote
controller
that
comes
with the component connected. (Only deck Il can be
operated
when
the
remote
control
unit
is
not
equipped
with
independent keys for deck | and deck II, or when there is
no selection key for deck | and deck II.)
Refer to page 13 for the procedure for operating deck | with
PIONEER
Remote
Control
units
not
designed
for
double
decks.
#1 The Dolby NR System
The Dolby NR system is designed to reduce high-
frequency tape hiss noise generated during playback.
The level of low-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 well.
Version B of the Dolby NR system reduces high-
frequency tape noise, widening the dynamic range.
Version
C
is
even
more
powerful,
applying
the
noise
reduction effect to a wider spectrum of frequencies from
the middle range.
® Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
® “DOLBY” and the double-D symbol OO are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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CONNECTIONS
@
Read
through
the
operating
instructions
of
the
stereo
components
which
you
intend
to
connect
to
this
unit.
&
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 in the European modal.)
CONTROL IN jack
Connect
this
jack
to
the
CONTROL
OUT
jack
of
a
component
equipped
with
the
Pioneer
System
Remote
Control
(bearing
the
mark)
using
the
supplied
mini-
plug
cord,
and
you
will
be
able
to
operate
the
component
using
the
system
remote
controi,
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.
MPX FILTER switch
OFF:
Normally,
leave
the
switch
in
this
position.
ON:
High
frequencies
may
be
muted
when
using
the
Dolby
NR
system
during
FM
recording
from
some
tuners.
To
prevent
it,
set
the
switch
to
this
position.
CT-W600R
When performing unattended recotiling
& %
Supplied
cords
or
wake-up
playback
Audie timer
Connecting the in-
put/output cords
Connect the plugs
properly.
TAPE jacks
Left
channel
ae
White
plug
~<a,
House
hold
AC
outlet
Right channel i
Stereo amplifier
Red plug
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
PIONEER EIA EE CT-WeoOR
@C)
@ POWER switch
@ PHONES jack
© REC LEVEL control
(4) EJECT button
Press
to
open
the
cassette
door
after
you
have
pressed
the
stop ( Hi) button and the tape has stopped.
NOTE:
if the power is turned off while the tape is moving, the cassette
door may remain locked. In this case, turn the power on before
pressing the EJECT button.
@ REC BALANCE control
Only deck Il is equipped with a recording function.
Normally leave the REC BALANCE control in the center click
position. Adjust it if you want to change the relative
recording levels of the right and left channels.
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9 Recording mute (MUTE) button { O )
Press this button during recording to create a blank portion
of approx. 4 seconds on the tape. The unit will then enter
the recording pause mode.
@ PAUSE button ( a )
To stop tape transport momentarily during recordin
playback. Press it again to resume operation (this can
be done by pressing the <@ or B® button}.
This button does not work during fast-forward and rewind.
@ Recording (REC) button ( @ )
To start recording. The unit will not enter the recording mode
if a cassette with the erasure prevention tabs removed is
joaded.

FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
© TIMER MODE switch
OFF:
Normally, be sure to leave the switch in this position.
REC:
For timer recording (see page 16)
PLAY:
For timer playback (see page 16}
¢ Recording or playback may suddenly start when turning
power
on
with
this
switch
in
the
REC
or
PLAY
position.
@ DECK It tape COUNTER RESET button
Resets the tape counter reading to 000”
(The TAPE COUNTER works for deck il only.)
@ REVERSE MODE switch (see page 10)
@ DOLBY NR switch
Set this switch to B or C 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, set the DOLBY NR switch to OFF.
NOTE:
When playing back Dolby NR encoded tapes, always set this
Switch to the same position (B or C) used for recording.
@ RELAY/SKIP button
Press this button {turning the corresponding indicator on)
to perform relay playback from deck | to deck Il or from deck
Il to deck |.
it also activates the blank skip function, which fast forwards
the tape to the beginning of the next selection, resuming
playback from there, when mute playback continues for
more than 15 seconds.
@ SYNCHRO COPY buttons
NORMAL SPEED:
Starts tape copy at normal speed from deck | to deck II.
HIGH SPEED:
Starts tape copy at double speed {half time} from deck | to
deck Il.
@ BLANK SEARCH button
To find unrecorded portions on the tape (see page 12)
The blank search function works for deck II only.
@ Rewind button (<<)
To fast-forward the tape in the direction of the arrows. When
pressed during playback, the unit will skip one selection each
time
the
button
is
pressed,
then
start
playback
from
the
beginning of the next selection. (see page 14}
@ Play button (<) P
To
piayback
the
back
side
of
the
tape;
that
is
the
side
opposite
to
the
side
whose
label
is
visible
(reverse
playback).
@® Stop button ( HH)
To stop all operations, including tape copy.
@ Play button (>)
To
playback
the
front
side
of
the
tape;
that
is
the
side
whose
label is visible (forward playback).
@
Fast
Forward
button
(PP)
To fast-forward the tape in the direction of the arrows. When
pressed
during
playback,
the
unit
will
skip
one
selection
each
time the button is pressed, then start playback from the
beginning of the next selection. (see page 14)
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
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OPERATING DISPLAY
@ Deck | tape transport mode indicators (see page 9)
@ SYNCHRO COPY indicator
Lights up during the tape copy operation.
¢ Normal speed copy
SYNCHRO
COPY
5
SFY] Lights
* Double speed copy
SYNCHRO
COPY
Flashes
@) RELAY PLAY indicator
Lights up when the RELAY/SKIP button is pressed to
perform relay playback.
@ Level meter
The D0 beside the +3 dB mark indicates the Dolby NR
system standard level.
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©) DOLBY NR B/C indicator
e When Dolby NR is off
DOLBY
NR
® Version B on DOLBY
NR
Come
® Version C on
DOLBY
NR
ac
6) Deck fl tape transport mode indicators
(see page 9}
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OPERATIONS —
TAPE
TRANSPORT
MODE
INDICATORS
The
table
below
shows
ail
tape
transport
modes
indicated
Show
the
tape
transport
condition
as
indicated
below
for
for
deck
Il.
either deck | or deck Il.
Deck
i,
however,
is
not
equipped
with
the
functions
MUTE,
PAUSE, and REC.
|
Forward-playback
Mode
Reverse-playback
Mode
|
|
FWD
.
REV
|
Stop > <|
]
= +
|
FWD
REV
i
Playback j > | <]
| H
| FWD j REV
i
i
Recording
|
>
DECK
|
<|
DECK
ul | Tr
|
j FWD |
Fast-forward
renting
quickly
|
i
i
:
| REV FWD
Rewind
|
Flashing
ater
|
Pe
{ i
| FWD
Recording
pause
|
—
ase
slowly
|
i
REC
| FWD |
Playback pause | [resting slowly |
|
i
FWD | REV
|
:
Recording
mute
>
DECK
;
=]
DECK
i Ir |
Flashing slowly —— Te | Flashing slonty—
t
|
FWD
REV
|
Forward Music Search | ee Flashing quickly | Flashing quickly <]
|
| 7 _
REV FWD REV. FWD
Reverse
Music
Search
|
/!#St/ng
quickly
—
—
Flashing
quickly
ei |
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OPERATIONS
REVERSE MODE SWITCH
. Works in the same way for both decks.
Only deck 1 is equipped with a recording function.
=_ Position:
Enables playback or recording on one side of the tape.
Operation automatically stops when the tape is completely
wound up.
In
the
relay
mode
{
RELAY]
indicator
lit),
when
one-side
playback in one of the decks is finished, the same operation
is performed in the other deck, then the unit stops
automatically.
© Position:
[During playback > Repeat playback]
Both sides of the tape are played back repeatedly 6 times
(12 sides) or until the stop ( 9M ) button is pressed. If the
pause button is pressed during playback, playback will be
tepeated 6 times more from that position when resuming
operation.
In the relay mode { |RELAY/ indicator lit), the unit will
repeat two-way playback on both decks for 23 tape sides,
then stop automatically. When starting from the reverse
direction, 22 sides are played back.
[During recording > Two-way recording]
Auto reverse is performed only from forward to reverse
direction. If recording is started from the reverse direction,
the unit will stop after recording only one side.
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THE AUTO REVERSE MECHANISM
This unit uses the same rotary recording/playback head for
both the forward and reverse directions.