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STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK
Operating
CT-W803RS
Instructions
CT-W703RS
CT-W603RS
• The above illustration shows CT-W803RS.
• For the demo function, refer to back cover of this operating in
structions.
Thank you for buying this Pioneer 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 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 connecting and
operating the unit is the same.
WARNING :to prevent fire or shock haz
ard, 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 war
ranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your
security.
[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 FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION :P0UR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE
AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU
UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT. SAUF SI LES LAMES
PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER
AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.
“This product complies with the Radio Interference require
ments of the EC (European Community) Directive 87/308IEEC."
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
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION;
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACKI NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Cij) PIOIMEER*
The Art of Entertainment
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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 appliance.
IMPORTANT 2
FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Thtt wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket
outlets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug
fitted.
blue neutral
brown live
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not
be inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can result
in electric shock. The plug or adaptor or the distribu
tion panel should be provided with 5 amp fuse. As the
colours of the wires in the mains lead of this ap
pliance may not correspond with coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as fol
lows:
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
corresponds 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 6.S.
1362 should be used.
READ INSTRUCTIONS — 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
reference.
HEED WARNING — All warnings on the appliance end i n
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, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
LOCATION — The appliance should be installed in a
stable location.
WALL OR CEIUNG 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 appliance
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
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 heet.
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 or
against them. Pay 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 following instructions. This product is equipped
with a polarized 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 located
away from power lines.
NONUSE PERIODS — The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left
unused for a long period of time.
OBJECT AND UQUID 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
damaged.
• 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 exhibits a 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
operating instructions. All other servicing should
be referred to qualified service personnel.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - If an outside
antenna is connected to the antenna terminal, be
sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges.
In the U.S.A. section 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSt/NFPA 70, provides information with
respect 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 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 andfound 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.
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the 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 Ra
dio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
[Pour le modèle Canadien]
L'interférence, radioélectrique générée par cet appareil numérique de type B ne dépasse pas les limites énoncées dans le Règlement sur les perturbations radioélectriques, section appareil numérique, du Ministère des Communications.
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just
purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s
time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement
your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic
Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you
to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe
level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear
without annoying blaring or distortion—and, most importantly,
without affecting your sensitive hearing.
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
damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for
a lifetime.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a
lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud
noise is often undetectable uqtil 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.
Decibel
Level Example
30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
.30 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock
at two feet.
THE FOLLOWING NOISES GAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90 Subway, mototcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad
lnff>rmatton courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
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CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE
INSTALLATION
MAINTENANCE............................................................................ 4
HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES
CONNECTIONS............................................................................ 6
FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (CT-W803RS only)
PLAYBACK..................................................................................12
SINGLE PLAYBACK...............................................................12
BLANK SKIP...........................................................................12
RELAY PLAYBACK................................................................12
MUSIC SEARCH....................................................................13
RECORDING...............................................................................14
SINGLE RECORDING............................................................14
RECORDING USING MICROPHONE
(CT-W803RS/CT-W703RS only)............................................14
RECORDING MUTE...............................................................14
ERASING A TAPE..................................................................14
AUTO BLE TUNING
RELAY RECORDING.............................................................16
PARALLEL RECORDING
(CT-W803RS only)
CD»DECK SYNCHRO RECORDING
TAPE COPYING..........................................................................18
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................19
SPECIFICATIONS
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INSTALLATION
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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 fre
quency 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 sec
tion 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 load a tape until the clean
ing fluid has dried completely (about two or three minutes).
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 ex
cessively 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 inter
ference 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 mal
function.
CONDENSATION
When the deck is moved from a cold location to a warm location,
or when the temperature of the room changes suddenly, conden
sation may form on the mechanical parts. This can adversely af
fect the performance of the deck. If this occurs, wait for about one
hour to allow the deck to adjust to the room temperature. To pre
vent condensation when heating a room, raise the temperature
slowly.
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, and turn off the sound volume
on the amplifier to which the deck is connected. Also be sure that
no headphones are connected. 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 neu
tral 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 alcohol because they will damage the panel
finish.
THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND
THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS
POWER IN STANDBY POSITION.
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HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES
For erasure prevention
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remove
Side В
Cover with
adhesive tape
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 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
valuable 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 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 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 II (High/CrOz) tape
AUTOMATIC TAPE SELECTOR FUNCTION
This cassette deck is equipped with an automatic tape selector func
tion which utilizes the sensor holes on the tape cassette to deter
mine 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;
otherewise the tape selector mechanism will not function
properly.
• Do not use TYPE HI (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 se
conds 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.
Because C-120 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 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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CONNECTIONS
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 the connections.
Make sure that all of the connection plugs are inserted secure
ly, as improper connections may generate noise.
CONNECTING THE RECORDING AND
PLAYBACK CORDS
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
• 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 SYN
CHRO control cord.
NOTES:
• Keep the input and output jacks connected between the ampli
fier and this unit, otherwise, the CD»DECK SYNCHRO record
ing cannot be carried out.
• Even when the CD player is connected to the amplifier with an
optical fiber cable, connect the CD p!a yer to the amplifier or this
unit with the input and output cords with pin plug.
PIONEER SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL
(CT-W703RS/CT-W603RS only)
CONTROL IN jack
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 Re
mote Control). You will then be able to operate this unit using the
Pioneer system remote control unit. If the remote control unit does
not have separate buttons for deck I and deck II, or a selection but
ton 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 decks, 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 Pi
oneer 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
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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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
POWER STANDBY/ON switch/indicator
The POWER switch activates the secondary transformer only.
Even when the switch is in the STANDBY position, there will be
a power flow to the deck's circuits as long as the power cord is
connected to a power outlet.
FLEX button
DECK I counter reset button (RESET)
DECK I counter mode button (TIME/COUNT)
DECK I BLE button (Except for CT-W603RS)
DOLBY NR ON/OFF switch
®
(CT-W803RS only) Parallel recording button (PARAL
LEL REC)
(CT-W603RS only ) Synchro copy button (COPY I ^ II)
Normal: Normal speed copy
DOLBY* NR switch (B/C/S)
Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension
manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. HX Pro originated by Bang & Olufsen.
"DOLBY", the double-D symbol □□ and "HX PRO" are trade
marks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Function display
(CT-W803RS/CT-W703RS) Synchro copy buttons
(COPY I ► II)
NORMAL : Normal speed copy
HIGH : Double speed copy
(CT-W603RS only ) Synchro copy button (COPY I ►!!)
HIGH: Double speed copy
DECK II BLE button
Reverse mode switch (REV MODE RELAY/SKIP)
DECK II BLE button (CT-W803RS/CT-W703RS)
DECK II counter mode button (TIME/COUNT)
DECK II counter reset button (RESET)
CD*DECK SYNCHRO recording button (CD SYNC)
® DECK I eject button (—)
• If the tape is moving (recording, playback, tape winding,
etc.), press the stop (■) button before pressing this button.
NOTE:
If the power is turned off white the tape is moving, the cassette
door may remain locked. In this case, turn the power on before
pressing the eject (^) button.
® Deck I operation buttons
: Reverse playback
► : Forward playback
•44/MS : Fast reverse/music search
■ : Stop
►►/MS : Fast forward/music search
[Except for CT-W603RS]
O : Recording mute
II : Pause
• : Recording
® Microphone jack (MIC) (CT-W803RS/CT-W703RS
(U.S. and Canadian models only))
® MIC LEVEL control (CT-W803RS/CT-W703RS (U.S.
and Canadian models only))
® Headphones Jack (PHONES)
® Recording level control (REC LEVEL)
® DECK II eject button (—)
• If the tape is moving (recording, playback, tape winding,
etc.), press the stop (■) button before pressing this button.
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.
® DECK II operation buttons
^ : Reverse playback
► : Forward playback
<4/MS : Fast reverse/music search
■ : Stop
►►/MS : Fast forward/music search
O : Recording mute
II : Pause
• : Recording
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