Pioneer CT1270WR, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...TO PREVENT BLAIYkEEXPOSURE ATTENTION PourPREVENmR LES CHOCS ELEC TRIQUES NE PAS UT_UBER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AWC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE tNSEREES A FOND SANS EN LA1SSER 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 mod...

Page 2: ...od chB_ge it_ p0t_ot_a_c_ or Th_ appliance hits been dropped or tile enclosure damaged SERVICING Th_ user should n_t atlempt tO s_iCO the appliance b_yond Itlatdas_tlbe_din the operating inslruc_ions re allothe_ s_vlclng co_ tacl _he nearest Pi_noe_ authorized se_ vlcoCenter OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING II on o_tsldoanlenna isconne_led to tha antenna tE_min_L be sure _ho antenna system is _lound0d so...

Page 3: ...CASSETTE TAPE DECK TO AN AMPLIFIER 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 o The top jacks are for the left L channel the bottom jacks are for the right R channel Make sure that the plugs are inserted securely Im proper connection may generate noise Avoid placing the uni...

Page 4: ... when the 1ape reaches the end _ position Set to this position for playback or recording of both sides of the cassette When the tape reaches the end during playback or recording in the FWD direction the deck will automat_cafly reverse directions and play back or record the other side of the cassette When the tape reaches the end in the REV direc tion the deck will stop automatically Playback or re...

Page 5: ...n Deck I starts when this button is press_ J ed Playback direction is shown by the Deck tape direction indicators FWD or REV Deck 1 FAST SCAN buttons _ _ When one of these buttons is pressed the tape in Deck I is wound rapidly in the direction simewn by the arrow above the button pressed When pressed during playback the tape wil be p_ayed back rapid ly This al ows you to cue or review the tape to ...

Page 6: ...l tape Press both the left and right hand switches to the in position _ HIGH n_ METAL NOTE Deck 1is provided with an automatic tape selector mechanism PHONES jack D OLBY B C NR switches Make sure that the switch is set to the same setting when playing back tapes recorded with the Dolby B or C type noise reduction system Dotby NR OFF Refease the left hand switch to the out position __ OFF Dolby B t...

Page 7: ...t recording after allowing the tape to run for about 5 seconds so that the leader tape clears the recording he_d Do not 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...

Page 8: ...l To stop recording entirely press the EJECT STOP button Press ing it again will eiect the tape 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 out of fear of disto...

Page 9: ...icator press down the DIRECTION lever to select the opposite direc tion Ptayback direction is changed each time tile DIRECTION lever is pushed Press the PLAY button Playback will start II To stop playback press the EJECT STOP button Pressing it again will cause the cassette compartment door to open allowing you to remove the tape MUSIC SCAN I The Music Scan function operates only on Deck I When us...

Page 10: ...or function so this setting is not necessary 6 1Q Set the Reverse MODE switches appropriately Relay pFay can be performed in a variety of ways depending on the setting of the Reverse MODE switches on Deck J and Deck II Set these switches according to the chart on the next page 7 To start playback in the direction opposite that shown by the lighted tape direction indicators push the DIREC TION leve...

Page 11: ...se ptayback Repeat play of the tape in Deck I Deck l_ wili not operate Starting playback on Deck II aev_r_ RGver_ _ Relay Operation ___ j MODE Automatic stop at the end of the tape in Deck II after playback _n the set direction Deck I then starts playback in the set direction end stops at the end of reverse playback Automatic at the end of reverse playback on ________l Deck It Deck I then starts p...

Page 12: ... It position The COPY indicator _ will light t2 RRB 276 9 1 Set the Copy SPEED selector to the NORM or HIGH poe tion NORM Tape copying at normal speed for listening t_ playback HIGH Tape copying at twice normal speed Press the PLAY button on Deck I Deck I will enter the PLAY stand by mode and playback wl not start yet Press the REC button on Deck II When the REC button an Deck It is pressed the PL...

Page 13: ...ition 3 Press the PLAY button on Deck I to restart playback use the FAST buttons _ _ or _ _ to locate the point from where you wish to resume copying and stop the tape at that point with the EJECT STOP button 14 15 Use the FAST buttons _ _ or _ _ on Deck I1 to move the tape to the point from which you wig resume record rag and stop it there by pressing the EJECT STOP but ton Repeat above steps 7 t...

Page 14: ...position to record both sides e the tape make sure that you start recording in the FWD direc_ tion The tape will stop automatically when it comes to the end in the REV direction To record in the direction oppos te that shown by the lighted tape direction indicator press the DIRECTION ever to select the desired direction he recording direction wilt change each time lhe ever is pressed 7 Press the P...

Page 15: ...This setting is unnecessary if Deck 1is used Deck I is equip ped with an automatic tape selector function 5 6 7 Set the Reverse MODE switches appropriately See page 4 if you wish to start playback in the direction opposite to that shown by the lighted tape direction indicator press down the DIRECTION lever to select the opposite direc tlon Playback direction is changed each t_me the DIRECTION leve...

Page 16: ...use volatile spirits like thinners benzine or alcohol because they w_tl damage the panel s finish I NOTE After cleaning do not insert a tape until the cleaning liquid has dried 12 to 3 minutes Set the power switches of the connected equipments to OFF DEMAGNETIZING THE HEADS After using the cassette deck over a period of time the heads wilf become magnetized The same effect is also caused by bringi...

Page 17: ...tte tape not loaded properly Slack tape When the RELAY switch is turned to ON and one deck is operated the other deck does not operate Wizen the COPY switch is turned to ON deck I does not operate unless deck It is in the record mode Stereo amplifier s function switch is not set to TAPE Stereo amplifier s volume contro_ is at minimum position Unrecorded tape has been loaded Disconnected or imprope...

Page 18: ...w_tches do not match the tape being TOR used Dirty heads A taps which was recorded with the Dolby NR system is being played back at OFF position of DOLBY NR switch With deck II the pes tlons of the TAPE SELEC_ TOR _ switches do not match the tape being used Remedy Cover tab hote with adhesive tape see page 7 Cover with adhesive tape Turn the COPY switch to OFF OFF Adjust the REC LEVEL control as i...

Page 19: ...nd record _ seepage 8 Replace cassette tape Inspect input and output bonnections connect cords proper_y Distance it from TV set or switch off TV s power Turn up recording ievel end record see page 8 Clean heads see page 16 Demagnetize them with head eraser 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 ...