Pioneer CT-W504R, CT-W404R Owner’s Manual

STEREO DOUBLE CASSE'n'E DECK

CT- /504R

CT-W404R

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

instructions.

Thank you forbwing this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will

know how to operate your unit properly. After you have fin- ished reading the instructions, keep the manual 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 connect-

ing and operating the unit is the same.

WARNING:To PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS-

TURE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed war-

ranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your secu- rity.

THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED I AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT

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[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 FUM.Y 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 UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COUP,ANT, SAUF Sl LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

J "Thisproduct complies with the Radiointerference requirementsI

of the EC(European Community) Directive 87/308/EEC."

CAUTION

IFROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION.

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded

cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference

with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

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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 electric shock to

persons.

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SER- VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the applia nce.

IMPORTANT 2

FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

1he wires in this mains lead are €oloured in accordance with the following code :

If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket out- lets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug fit-

ted.

Blue Neutral Brown Live

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not be in- serted into any 13 amp socket as this can result in electric shock. The plug or adaptor or the distribution panel should

be provided with 5 amp fuse. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with 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 which 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 the plug, and the appliance must not be used without a fuse

cover. If lost replacement fuse covers can be obtained from: your dealer.

Only 5 A fuses approved by B.S.I. or A.S.T.A to B.$. 1362 should be used.

READ INSTRUC'NOI_ - All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS -The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future refer- ence.

HEED WARNING - All warnings on the appliance and

in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use in-

structions should be followed.

WATER AND MOISTURE - The applianCe should not

be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base- ment, 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 awall or ceiling.

VENTILATION - The appliance should be situated so

that its location or position does not interfere with

its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance

should not be situated on a bed. sofa, rug, or simi-

isr surface that may block the ventilation openings;

or, placed in a built4n installation, such as a book- case 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 con-

nected to a power supply only of the type de-

scribed in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

PO_R-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. Pay particular attention to cords st plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the appliance.

POLARIZATION - If your purchased product is pro-

vided with a polarized power plug, please read the

following instructions. This product is equipped

with a poisdzed 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 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 lo-

cated away from power lines.

NONUSE PERIODS - The power cord of the appliance

should be unplugged from the outlet when left un- used 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 service center or qualified service personnel when:

• The power-supply cord or the plug has been dam-

aged.

• Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into

the appliance.

• The appliance has been exposed to rain.

• The appliance does not appear to operate normally or e0<hibitsa marked change in performance.

• The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure

damaged.

SERVICING -The user should not attempt to service

the appliance beyond that described in the oper-

ating instructions. All other servicing shoutd be

referred to qualified service personnel.

ANTENNA LEAD IN

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FIG. A (NEC ART 250. PART H)

GROUND.

DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810 - 20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

ANTENNA

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

OUIDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - If an outside

antenna is connected to the antenna terminal, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to pro- vide some protection against voltage surges and

built-up static charges.

In the U.S.A. section 810 of the National Electrical

Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with

respect to proper grounding of the mast and sup-

porting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding con- ductors, location of antenna discharge unit, con-

nection to grounding electrodes, and requirements

for the grounding electrode. See Fig. A.

CART - An appliance and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,

and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and

cart combination to overturn.

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

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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 residentialinstallation. This equipment gen- erates, 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 aparticular 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 andreceiver.

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

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radiofrV technician for help.

Information to User I

Alteration ormodifications carried out withoutappropriateauthorizationmay invalidatethe user'sright to operatethe equipment.

[For Canadian model]

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio

Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

CONDENSATION When the unit is brought into a warm room from previouslycold conditionsor when the room temperature is suddenlyincreased,condensa-

tion may from inside and the unit may not beable to attain its full performance. Ifthis occurs, allow the unit to standfor about an hour or raise the room temperature gradually.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just pur- Decibel

chased is only the startof your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to Level consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equip-

ment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries 30 Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the 40

most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that 50

lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blar- 60 ing or distortion-and, most importantly, without affecting your sen- 70 sitive hearing. 80

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level"

adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and

clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing dam-

age or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a life- time.

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime

of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the

Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This

list of sound levels is included for your protection.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

90 100 120 140 180

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

Example_ Quiet library, soft whispers

Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office

Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock

at two feet.

Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill

Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap Gunshot blast, jet plane Rocket launching pad

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INSTALLATION ............................................................................. 4

MAINTENANCE ............................................................................. 4

HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES ....................................................... 5

CONNECTIONS ............................................................................. 6

FRONT PANEL FACILITIES ............................................................ 7

PLAYBACK ................................................................................... 11

SINGLE PLAYBACK ................................................................ 11

BLANK SKIP .......................................................................... 11

RELAY PLAYBACK ................................................................. 11

MUSIC SEARCH ..................................................................... 12

RECORDING ................................................................................. 13

RECORDING ........................................................................... 13

RECORDING MUTE ............................................................... 13

ERASING A TAPE ................................................................... 13

CD • DECK SYNCHRO RECORDING (CT-W504R only) .......... 14

TAPE COPYING ............................................................................ 15

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................... 16

SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................... 18

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 exces-

sively humid or dusty location. Avoid installing the deck next to kitchen counters or other locations subject to oily smoke or hu-

midity.

• 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 inter ference noise, which will be recorded as a whistling sound on the

tape. If this happens, move the deck further away from the tele- vision 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.

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 repro- duced and the stereo balance will be impaired, resulting in a

deterioration of the playback sound. It is therefore recom- mended 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,

NOTE:

After cleaning the head section, do not load a tape until the cleaning fluid has dried completely (about two or three minutes).

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 lower position, and disconnect any headphones from their headphones jack. For detailed instructions, refer to the operating instructions of the head

demagnetizer.

MAINTENANCE

Capstan

Erase head

Pinch roller

Rec/play head

Capstan

Pinch roller

CLEANING THE HEADS, PINCH ROLLERS I AND CAPSTANS

capstans and pinch rollers.

DEMAGNETIZING THE HEADS

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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 water),wring the cloth well, and wipe the

panel clean. Never use volatile cleaners like thinners, benzine or alco-

hol because they will damege the panel finish.

HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES

Turn pencil to remove tape slack

For erasure prevention remove

Cover prevention adhesive tape

Tab for

Side B

I CHECK CASSE'R'E BEFORE USE

Check the fotlowing 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 properly enter between the capstan and pinch roller. This will prevent the tape from being supplied properly, and

may even damage the tape itself. In such cases, 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 valu- able recordings will not be erased by mistake.

To rerecord on a cassette whose tab has been broken off, simply

stick a piece of doubled adhesive tape over the hole (Fig. C).

When using TYPE IV (Metal) or TYPE fl (High/CrO2) 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 prevention 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.

Erasure prevention tabs

TYPE IV (Metal) tape

Sensor holes

TYPE II (High/CrO2) tape

I 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 111(FeCr) tapes.

TIPS ON CASSETTE TAPES

Leader tape (which cannot be recorded on) is provided at the be- ginning of a cassette tape. Let the tape run for about 5 seconds

before starting to record, to allow the leader tape to clear the re- cording 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 ad-

here 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.

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. It is best not to use them with this deck.

If cassette tapes are irregularly wound, the tape may get iammed

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.

CONNECTIONS

• This illustration shows CT-W504R.

Recording connection

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Stereo Amplifier

TAPE REC/PLAY jacks

• Read through the operating instructions of the stereo compo- nents which you intend to connect to this unit.

• Turn the power on only after making all of the connections.

• Make sure that all of the connection plugs are inserted securely, as improper connections may generate noise.

I CONNECTING THE RECORDING ANDPLAYBACK CORDS

Compact Disc Player

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CD • DECK SYNCHRO control cord

(CT-W504R only)

CONTROL OUT ack

NOTES:

• Keep the input and output jacks connected between the amplifier and this unit, otherwise, the 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 ampfifier or this

unit with the input and output cords that have pin plugs.

PIONEER SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL

CD • DECK SYNCHRO

jack

Left channel _..._e plug

Right channel_ "" c_2_

Red plug

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 (OUT-

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

• Connect the plugs properly: Left channel -- White plug

Right channel -- Red plug

I D • DECK SYNCHRO RECORDING

(CT-WSO4R 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.

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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CONTROL IN jack (CT-WSO4R/CT-W404R/CT-W204: Australian models only)

Use the enclosed Remote Control Cord to connect this jack to the CONTROL OUT jack of another component which bears the [] mark

(indicating that it is equipped with PIONEER System Remote Con-

trol). You will then be able to operate this unit using the Pioneer sys- tem remote control unit. If the remote control unit does not have

separate buttons for deck I and deck II, or a selection button to choose deck I or deck II, the buttons will only operate deck II. To operate deck I with a remote control unit which was not designed

for double deck cassette players, see page 8.

CONTROL OUT jack

Intermediary jack which 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.

NOTE:

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 cable.

CONNECTING THE POWER CORD I

Insert the power cord of the cassette deck into the accessory AC outlet of your amplifier, or into a normal household outlet.

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