Pioneer CT-S250 User Manual

The above illustration shows CT-S450S.

• For the demo function, refer to back cover of these operating instructions.

Thank you for buying this Roneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your unit properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep them 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: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/

EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and CE Marking

Directive (93/68/EEC).

CONTENTS

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INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE

HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES..............................................

CONNECTIONS FRONT PANEL FACILITIES

FUNCTION DISPLAY

TWO MODES COUNTER

PLAYBACK...............................................................................

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3 MUSIC SEARCH...........................................................................................................10

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3 WAKE-UP PLAYBACK (CT-S450S only)...................................................................10

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5 RECORDING MUTE......................................................................................................11

.................7 SUPER AUTO BLE (CT-S450S only)

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10 SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................16

LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH

Only muM-voltage models are provided with this svinteh. U.K. and Australian models are not provided with this switch. Mains voitages in Saudi Arabia are 127 V and 220 V only. Never use this model with a 110 V setting in Saudi Arabia.

The line voltage selector switch is on the rear panel. 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.

4 RECORDING...............................................................................................................11

8 CD»DECK SYNCHRO RECORDING (CT-S450S only)............................................13

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9 TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................14

PIONEER*

The Art of Entertainment

IMPORTANT 1

The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated 'dangerous voltage' within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electnc shock to persons.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO PREVENTTHE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating artd maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not be

IMPORTANT 2

FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

The w^ee in this manís lead are eotoured in accordance with ^ f(^owing code:

If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket outiets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug fitted.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures;

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Blue : Neutral Brown ; Live

Inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can result in electric shock. The plug or adapter or the distribution panel should be provided with a 5 amp fuse. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings 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 \Aiiich is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug.

NOTE After replacing or changing a fuse, the fuse cover in the plug must be replaced with a fuse cover which corre sponds to the colour of the insert in the base of the plug or the word that is embossed on the base of tiie plug, and the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover. If lost, replacementfuse covers can be obtained from your dealer. Only 5 A fuses approved by B.S.I. or A.S.T.A to B.S. 1362 should be used.

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.

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INSTALLATION

When installing the deck, avoid locations with high temperatures or humidity, and make sure that the deck receives adequate ventilation.

■ Do not install the deck in locations subject to direct sunlight, or near a space heater or other heating device, as this may cause damage to the finish or internal parts.

■ Malfunctions may also result if the deck is installed in an excessively humid or dusty location. Avoid installing the deck next to kitchen counters or other locations subject to oily smoke or humidity.

■ If the deck is placed 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 deck may malfunction.

■ If the deck is located near a television set, it may pick up interference noise, which will be recorded as a whistling sound on the tape. If this happens, move the deck further away from the television set or turn the television set off when operating the deck.

■ Do not place a cloth over the deck, or block the ventilation slots in any way. The ventilation slots on this deck are necessary to keep internal parts cool. If they are blocked, the deck may malfunction.

CONDENSATION

When the deck is moved from a cold location to a warm location, or when the temperature of the room changes suddenly, condensation may form on the mechanical parts. This can adversely affect the performance of the deck. If this occurs, wait for about one hour to allow the deck to adjust to the room temperature. To prevent condensation when heating a room, raise the temperature slowly.

THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION.

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE HEADS, PINCH ROLLERS AND CAPSTANS

The heads, pinch rollers and capstans are likely to get dirty quite easily. If these parts particularly the heads, get dirty, the high frequency components of a recording will not be reproduced and the stereo balance will be impaired, resulting in a deterioration of the playback sound. It is therefore recommended that the head section be cleaned regularly.

1. Set the POWER switch to STANDBY.

2. Press the eject button to open the cassette door.

3. Dip a cleaning swab in cleaning fluid and use it to wipe the

heads, capstans and pinch rollers.

NOTE:

After cleaning the head section, do not had a tape until the cleaning

fluid has dried completely (about two or three minutes.)

DEMAGNETIZING THE HEADS

After using the cassette deck for a period of time, the heads will

become magnetized. The same effect will occur if a magnetized

screwdriver, magnet or other magnetized object is brought too close to the heads. When the heads become magnetized, high frequency sounds will be lost during recording or playback, and

interference noise may also occur. The heads should be regularly

demagnetized with a head demagnetizer, which can be purchased

at most audio stores. When demagnetizing the heads, make sure that the POWER switch

of the cassette deck is set to ON. However, be sure to turn down

the amplifier's volume control to its lowest position, and

disconnect any headphones from their headphones jack. For

detailed instructions, refer to the operating instructions of the head

demagnetizer.

CLEANING THE FRONT PANEL

Clean the deck regularly with a soft cloth. If the front panel becomes

soiled, moisten a soft cloth with a weak solution of neutral detergent

(diluted in five to six parts of water), wring the cloth well, and wipe

the panel clean. Never use volatile cleaners like thinners, benzine

or alcohol because they will damage the panel finish.

HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES

CHECK CASSETTE BEFORE USE

Check the following items before loading a cassette tape:

Is the tape loose, or is some of the tape outside the cassette?

If some of the tape is loose or projecting outside the cassette shell, the tape may not load properly between the capstan and pinch roller. This will prevent the tape from operating properly, and may even damage the tape itself. To prevent this, 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 to prevent the tape from becoming slack. Remove this stopper when loading the cassette and replace it after using the cassette.

Are the accidental erasure prevention tabs intact?

These tabs allow you to prevent important recordings from being erased accidentally. When the tab on the cassette shell is broken off (Fig. B), it is not possible to activate the recording function, so valuable recordings will not be erased by mistake. To re-record on a cassette whose tab has been broken off, simply stick a piece of adhesive tape over the hole (Fig. C). When using TYPE IV (Metal) or TYPE II (High/Cr02) tapes, be careful not to block the sensor holes with the tape (Fig. D, Fig. E).

If the holes are blocked, the automatic tape selector mechanism will not operate correctly.

NOTES:

• The accidental erasure tab for each side is the one located on

the top left when the side that you want to protect is facing you.

• When breaking off the tab, do not use a magnetized screwdriver.

AUTOMATIC TAPE SELECTOR FUNCTION

This cassette deck 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. The deck is then set to match the tape recording bias and equalization.

NOTES:

• When using TYPE IV (Metal) tapes, make sure that the tapes

have sensor holes.

• Make sure that the sensor holes on the cassette are not blocked;

otherwise the tape selector mechanism will not function properly.

• Do not use TYPE III (FeCr) tapes.

TIPS ON CASSETTE TAPES

Leader tape (which cannot be recorded on) is provided at the beginning of a cassette tape. Let the tape run for about 5 seconds before starting to record, to allow the leader tape to clear the recording head. Do not leave a cassette tape exposed to the environment. Store the cassette in its case after use so that dust and dirt do not adhere to the tape, and so the tape will not get slack. Store tapes in a location free from magnetism, dust, dirt, oil, heat and humidity.

If cassette tapes are irregularly wound, the tape may get jammed in the rollers. This can cause damage to both the tape and the deck. If you are not certain whether the tape is wound evenly, fast forward or rewind the tape from beginning to end, to make sure that the tape is properly wound.

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Because over the C-90 tapes are very thin, they can easily jam in the pinch rollers and capstan, and they often are subject to other problems such as irregular winding.

CONNECTIONS

Read through the operating instructions of the stereo components which you intend to connect to this unit. Make sure that all of the connection plugs are inserted securely, as improper connections may generate noise.

CONNECTING THE RECORDING AND PLAYBACK CORDS {®, (D)

Connect the TAPE jacks of your amplifier to the LINE jacks of the cassette deck. Be sure to connect the REC (INPUT) jacks of the

deck to the recording (output) jacks of the amplifier, and the PLAY

(OUTPUT) jacks of the deck to the play (input) jacks of the amplifier.

• Connect the plugs properly:

Left channel — White plug Right channel — Red plug

CD*DECK SYNCHRO RECORDING (

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(CT-S450S only)

• CD»DECK SYNCHRO recording can be carried out when this unit is connected to a Pioneer CD player equipped with a CD»DECK SYNCHRO jack.

NOTES:

• Keep the input and output jacks connected between the amplifier

and this unit, otherwise CD»DECK SYNCHRO recording cannot be carried out.

• Even when the CD player is connected to the amplifier with an

optical fiber cable, connect the CD player to the amplifier or this unit with the pinplugs of the input and output cords.

CONTROL IN jack

Use the enclosed Remote Control Cord to connect this jack to the CONTROL OUT jack of another component which bears the H mark (indicating that it is equipped with PIONEER System Remote Control). You will then be able to operate this unit using the Pioneer system remote control unit.

CONTROL OUT jack

The intermediary jack outputs signals from the CONTROL IN jack of this unit to the input jack of another unit. Connect this jack to the CONTROL IN jack of another component compatible with Pioneer System Remote Control.

NOTES:

• Be sure to connect both of the control cord's plugs securely to the CONTROL IN and CONTROL OUT jacks. Do not connect only one end of the cord.

• When connecting to the amplifier bearing the ^ mark with the

System Remote Control cord ®, the recording connection cord

unit. If connections are incomplete, the System Remote Control cannot function.

• When connecting to a CD player bearing the H mark with the

System Remote Control cord, the CD player's audio outputs must be connected to the amplifier with a connection cord.

Connection

Connect the CD»DECK SYNCHRO jack of this unit to the CD»DECK

SYNCHRO jack of the CD player using the supplied CD»DECK SYNCHRO control cord.

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