Pioneer CT-W704RS Owner’s Manual

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• The above illustration shows model CT-W704RS.

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

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 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 isthe same.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

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

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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.

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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 secu- rity.

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

FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION.

IMPORTANT 1

CAUTION

The lightning flash wqh arlowhead, 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.

CAUI-ION: TO PREVEN1 IHE RISK OF ELECIRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SER-

VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

PIONEER

The Art of Entertainment

"Thisproduct complies with the RadioInterferencerequirements ] of the EC(EuropeanCommunity) Directive 87/308/EEC."

CAUTION

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.

The exclamation point wlrtm_ an equilateral triar_le is intended to alert the user to the presence of iml3_rtant

operating and maintenance (servicing) instruct_ns in the literature accompanying the appliance

IMPORTANT 2

FOR USE IN THE UNITED

KINGDOM

The wires in this mains lead are colourod in accordance with the following code :

Ifthe 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 musl 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 e

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 9.S.1. or A.S T.A to B.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 refer-

ence

HEED WARNING - All warnings on the appliance and

in the operating instructions should he 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 1oa wall or ceiling.

VENTILAllON - 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-

lar surface {hat may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in 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.

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 pro-

vided with a polarized power plug, please read the following instructions This product is equipped with a polarized alteroating 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 UNES - 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 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 operat- ing instructions. All other servicing should be re-

ferred to qualified service personnel.

GROUND.

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

FIG. A (NEC ART 250, PART H)

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

OUTDOOR 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 USA. 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

ANTENNA LEAD IN

WIRE

DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810 - 20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810 - 21)

ANTENNA

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 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 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/rv technician for help.

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carriedout 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 Radio

Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

CONDENSATION

When the unit is brought into a warm room from previously cold conditions or when the room temperature is suddenly increased, condensation may form inside and the unit may not be able to attain its full performance. To prevent this, allow the unit to stand for

about an hour or raise the room temperature gradually.

IJLSTENING

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.

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

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

Decibel

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.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

90 Subway, motorcycle, 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

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime

I_xanl_/ele

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.

CONTENTS [

INSTAL LATION ............................................................................... 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

SINGLE RECORDING ............................................................. 13

RECORDING USING A MICROPHONE

(CT-W704RS only) .................................................................. 13

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

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

SUPER AUTO BLE XD TUNING ............................................. 14

RELAY RECORDING .............................................................. 15

CD ' DECK SYNCHRO RECORDING ...................................... 16

TAPE COPYING ............................................................................ 17

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................... 18

SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................... 20

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 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.

• tf 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. 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.

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 afire 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.

MAINTENANCE

Capstan

Erase head

Pinch roller

Rec/play head Capstan

Pinch roller

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 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 load a tape until the cleaning fluid has dried completely (about two or three minutes).

I DEMAGNETIZING THE HEADS i

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- fre-

quency sounds will be lost during recording or playback, and interfer- ence noise may also occur. The heads should be regularly demagne-

tized 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 down the sound volume on the amplifier or receiver to its lowest setting. Also be sure that no

headphones are connected. For detailed instructions, refer to the op- erating 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 water), wring the cloth well, and wipe the panel clean. Never use volatile cleaners like thinners, benzine or alco-

hol because they will damage the panel finish.

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HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES

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up the tape slack

For erasure prevention remove

_. Tab for

-- Side B

Cover prevention

adhesive tape

Side A

Tab for

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 cas- sette?

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 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 II (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 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; 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 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 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. Use tapes of 90 minutes or less.

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.

CONNECTIONS

Recording connection

cord

TAPE REC/PLAY jacks

Playback connection

cord

IO 0 0 0 \

Stereo Amplifier

_'_ Power cor!

Remote control cord

CD • DECK SYNCHRO control cord

CONTROL OUT

Compact Disc Player

CD ° DECK SYNCHRO

jack

ack

• 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 ONNECTING THE RECORDING AND

PLAYBACK CORDS

Le_ channel-_@,.,

Right channel "/_"_

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

White plug

I CD-DECKSYNCHRO RECORDING I

• 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.

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.

I PIONEER SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL ]

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 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 I1.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 outputs signals from the CONTROL IN jack of this

unit to the input jack of another unit. Connect this jack to the CON-

TROL IN jack of another component compatible with Pioneer Sys- tem 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.

I 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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I FRONT PANEL FACILITIES l

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L_ POWER STANDBYION switchlindicator (_

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. The indicator lights when the unit

functions enter STANDBY,and it goes off when the power is turned on.

FLEX button DECK I counter reset button (RESET) DECK I counter mode button (TIME/COUNT)

(_5-_DECK I BLE XD button (Except for CT-W604RS)

DOLBY NR ON/OFF switch _t_

_) (CT-W604RS 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 manu-

factured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo- ration. HX Pro originated by Bang & Olufsen.

• "DOLBY', the double-D symbol and "HX PRO" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Function display (CT-W704RS) Synchro copy buttons (COPY I I_11)

NORMAL: Normal speed copy HIGH : Double speed copy (CT-W604RS only) Synchro copy button (COPY I _11) HIGH: Double speed copy

DECK II BLE XD button Reverse mode switch (REV MODE RELAYISKIP)

DECK II BLE XD button (CT-W704RS)

_ DECK II counter mode button (TIMEICOUNT)

DECK II counter reset button (RESET)

_._ CD • DECK SYNCHRO recording button (CD SYNC) I_ DECK I eject button (_A)

• 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 elect (!) button.

DECK I operation buttons

<1 : Reverse playback I_ : Forward playback

,<I_/MS : Fast reverse/music search

• : Stop I_/MS : Fast forward/music searchrs

(CT-W704RS only): O : Recording mute

II : Pause

• : Recording Microphone jack (MIC) (CT-W704RS only)

MIC LEVEL control (CT-WT04RS only) Headphones jack (PHONES)

Recording level control (REC LEVEL) DECK II o )eration buttons

_1 : Reverse playback P- : Forward playback

/MS : Fast reverse/music search

• : Stop _,_/MS : Fast forward/music search

O : Recording mute

II : Pause

• : Recording

DECK II eject button 1_)

• 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.

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