Pioneer CT-W616DR, CT-W606DR Owner’s Manual

STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK

CT-W606DR CT-W616DR

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About the Demo mode (*)

Press the Deck II counter reset button (RESET) and the DECK II time

counter button (TIME/COUNT) simultaneously to set the demonstration mode. To cancel the demonstration mode, press any one of the buttons en-

closed in the dotted lines above.

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 fin- ished reading the instructions, keep them in a safe place for

future reference.

In some countries or regions, the shap.._,_dfthe 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 RRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS- TURE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

[For U.S. model]

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

rarity card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

• The above illustration shows CT-W616DR.

CAUTION

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are usedlo 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.

Thisproduct complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/ EEC),EMC Directives (89/336/EEC,92/31/EEC)and CEMarking Directive (93/68/EEC).

THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED

AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION.

IMPORTANT 1

The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an edui_teral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

t0_esence of unin_Jlat ed "dangerous _oltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

_l'$orts.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

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

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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important opQrating and malnten_nce (servicing) instructions in

the liteceture accompanying the appliance

IMPORTANT 2

FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

l_w wire _ thfa mm_l hind m _mrmd _ accordan_ wah the foaowi_l oede :

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS -- All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the product is opecated

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS -- The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future reference¸

HEED WARNINGS -- All warnings on the Weduct and

in the operating instructions should be adhered Io

FOLLOW INSl_UCTIONS w All operating and use

_nstructions should be followed¸

CLEANING m The product shc_ld be cleaned only with

e polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never oleen with fumlture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volabie

liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS -- Do not use eflachments not

recommended by the product manofacturer as they may cause hazards¸

WATER AND MOISTURE -- DO not use this product

near weter m for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sir)k, or laundrytub;in a wet basement; or near a swimmLng pool; and the like¸

ACCESSORIES -- DO not place this p_educt on an

unstable cart. stand, tribixL bracket or table. The product may fall causing serious ldiury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product¸ Use only with • cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with

the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manefactufer's _nstructions, and should

use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART -- A product and cart combination should be

moved with care. Ou_ck stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause'the product and cart

combination to overturn.

VIENllLA11ON -- Slots and openings in the cabinet are

provided for ventilation and to ensure rbilabie operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered¸ The openings should never be blocked by placldg the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other simiisr surface¸ TNS product should not be placed ina buil_in installation such as a bookcase or

rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to

POM_R SOURCES m This product should be operated

only from the type of power source indicated on tEe marking label If you are not sure of the type of power suPPly to your home, consolt your product dealer or local power coml_ny

LOCATION - The appliance should be installed in a

stable location¸

NONUSe PERIDIDG - The power corg of the appliance

should be unplugged from the outlet when left un- used for e long period of t_me

The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not be insertad into any 13 amp socket as this can result in Elec-

tric shock. The plug or adaptor or the distribution panel should be provided with 5 amp fuse. AS the coldurs of

the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not COL respond with coioured markings ldent_ying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows :

The wire which is coioured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the is_ler Nor coioured

black¸ The wire which is coloured brown must be connected

to the terminal whioh is marked with the letter L or coloured red

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

• If this product isequipped with a polarized alternating

current line plug (a plughaving One blade wider than

the othed, it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.If yc.J are unabld toinsert the p_ug

fully into the outlet, try ieversing the plug¸ If the plug should still fai_ to fit. contact your electrlo_ln To replace your obsolete outlet¸ DO not defeat the safety purpose of the pola¢ized plug

• If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, e plug having a third (grounding)

pin, itwillooly fit into a grounding typa power outlet This laa sofety feature Ifyou are unable to insert the

plug into the outlet, contact your electrleisn to

replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug¸

POWER-CORD PROTECTION -- Power-supply cords

should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pir_ched by items placed upon or

against them, paying pertlcular attention to cords at pings, convenience receptaclds, and the point whore they exit from the product.

OU1OOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING -- If an outside

entennaorcablesystemlaconnectedtotheproduct.

be sure the antenna Or cable system is grounded so asto provlde some protection egeinst veflage surges

and built-up static charges Article 810ef the National Ele:t ncal Code, ANSI/N F PA 70. provipe sirdormatldn

with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the leaden wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding

conductors, location of antennzPdischarge unit, ¢onnectiofl to grounding electrodes, and

requirementsforthegmundingelectrode SeeFigure A

LIGHTNING D For added protection for this product

during a lightning storm, or when itisldft unattended and unused for long periods of time. unplug it from

the wall outlet and disConnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product

due to lightning and power*line surges¸

POWER UEIES m An outside antenr_ system should

not beldcatad inthe vicinityof overheed power lines

or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fag into such power lines Or circufbi When

installing an outside arttenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power

lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

OVERLOADING m Do not overload waft oupets,

exle nsion cords, or intngralcorlve nience fete ptades as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock¸

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE

Fig.A

Do notcorm4_'t_ther wire to theearth terminalof • three pin plug

NOTE After redisbing or changing • fuse, the fuse cover in the plug must be replaced with • fuse cover which Gorre-

spends to the coldur of the insert in the bese ef 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 Pealer¸

Only 5 A fuses approved by B.SI. or A ST A to 88 1362 should be used

OBJECT AND LIQDID ENTRY -- Ne vet push objects of

any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points Or short-out

parts that could result in a fire or electric shock¸ Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

RERVlClNG -- DO not attempt to serv_e this product

yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous w_tage Or other hazards¸ Refer all SeT_ cing to qualified service personnel

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE -- Un pingthis preduc!

from the waft outlet and refer servicing to qual_fldd service personnel under the folldw_ng conditions:

• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged¸

• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen _nto

the product.

• Ifthe preduct has been exposed to rain or water¸

• If the preduet does not operate normally by folldwing

the operating instructions.Adjust o_ly those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an

improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualrilad technician to restore the product to its normal operation

• If the product has been dro_pad or damaged in any

way.

• When the product exhibits a distinct change in pedormance -- this indicates • need for setvise

REPLACEMENT PARTS _ When replacement parts

are required, be sure the set_e technician has used

replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characleristios as the original pa_

Unauthorized substitutions may result inere, electric

shock, or other hazards¸

SAFE'W CHECK -- Upon completion of any sewioe or

repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks todefarmlde that the product

is in proper operating condition¸

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING w The product should

not be mounted to a weft or ceiling

HEAT m The product should be situated away from heat

sou(ces such as radistocs, heat registers, stoves, or other products {including amplifiers) that produce

heat¸

ANTENNA

f LEAD IN

WIRE

GROUND{NG CONDUCTORS

_(NEC SECTION 810-2OI

(NEC SECllON 810-21)

_"- GROUND CLAMPS

-- POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEe ART 250, PART H)

NEe -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

CONDENSATION

When thisunitisbroughtintoa warm room from previouslycoldsurroundingsorwhen the room temperaturerisessharply,condensationmay I form inside,and theunitmay not be ableto attainitsfullperformance.To preventthis,allowthe unittostand forabout an hour beforeswitch- ingiton, or raise the room temperature gradua y.

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 installa- tion. If this equipment does cause harmfut interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip- ment 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.

[FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM] INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT

Recording and playback of copyrighted material may require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and the Performers' Protection Acts 1958 and

1972.

Information to User

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

MAINTENANCE

Capstan

Erase head

Pinch roller

Rec/play head

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 e 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 STANDBY/ON 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.

Pinch roller

NOTE: After cleaning the head section, do not load a tape until the cleaning

fluid has dried eomplete/y (about two or three minutes).

I 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,

highfrequency sounds will be lost during recording or playback, and interference noise may also occur. The heads should be regulady de-

magnetized with a head demagnetizer, which can be purchased at most audio stores.

When demagnetizing the heads, make sure that the STANDBY/ON 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 demagne- tizer.

CLEANING THE FRONT PANEL I

Clean the deck regutarly 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 sixparts water),wring the cloth well, and wipe the

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

hol because they will demege the panel finish.

I INSTALLATION

When installing the deck, avoid locations with high tem- peratures or humidity, and make sure that the deck re- ceivec 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.

HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES

For erasure prevention

Turn the pencil to take up the tape slack

D I Sensor holes

B_ _Tab for Side A

remove...

Erasure prevention tabs

• 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 interfer- ence noise, which will be recorded as a whistling sound on the

tape. Ifthis 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.

C I Cover with

_" _ _Tab for Side B

E_ Sensor holes

adhesive

tape

TYPE IV (Metal) tape

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

I D_o ertheng0minutesinlen h

such as rregu ar winding,

TIPS ON CASSE'I-FE 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 starling 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.

• 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.

I CHECK CASSETrE 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 isbroken off (Fig. B), it is not possible to activate the recording function, so valu- able recordings will not be erased by mistake.

To rereeord 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 [V (Metal) or TYPE I1 (High/CrO2) tapes, be care* ful 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 foreach 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.

I AUTOMATIC TAPE SELECTOR FUNCTION I

This cassette deck [s 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 TYPEIV (Metal) tapes, make sure that the tapes

have sensor holes.

• Makesurethatthesensorho/esonthecassettearenotblocked; otherwise the tape selector mechanism will not function properly.

• Do not use TYPE///(FeCr) tapes.

TYPE 11(High/CrO2) tape

POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tug- ging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are

wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock, Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the

cord, Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords, The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be

stepped on, A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock, Check the power cord once in a while, When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service cen-

ter or your dealer for a replacement.

CONNECTIONS

I CONTENTS

CONNECTIONS ............................................................................. 5

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

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

SINGLE PLAYBACK ................................................................. t 1

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

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

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

RECORDING ................................................................................ 13"

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

AUTO BLE TUNING ................................................................. 13

RECORDING MUTE ................................................................ 14

ERASING A TAPE .................................................................... 14

CD.DECK SYNCHRO RECORDING ......................................... 14

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

LAST MEMORY FEATURE ........................................................... 15

TROUBLESHOOIING ................................................................... 16

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

Before making or ]

changing the con- | _

nections, switch I|_- _1

off the STANDBY/ IIrt

ON switch and L--LI--=J=J_" ] disconnect the _ _ _ power cord from _ W W

the AC outlet. _ L_

_) Remote control cord (_) CD.DECK SYNCHRO control cord _) Recording connection cord _) Playback connection cord (_) TAPE REC/PLAY jacks (_ Stereo Amplifier (_ CONTROL OUT jack (_ Compact Disc Player

_) CD°DECK SYNCHRO jack _) Power cord

Concerning about the remote con- trol cord or CDoDECK SYNCHRO

control cord, be sure to use the items included in the package.

• Read through the operating instructions of the stereo compo- nents 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.

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