Pioneer CT-W603RS manual

STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK CT-W803RS CT-W703RS CT-W603RS 3 i tJlc • 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[...]

IMPORTANT 2 FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: blue neutral brown live If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket outlets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug fitted. The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not be inserted into any 13 amp socket as [...]

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[...]

I CONTENTS i INSTALLATION ................................................................................ 4 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................ 4 HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES ....................................................... 5 CONNECTIONS ....................................................[...]

HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES A _ Turn pencil to remove tape slack el cl For erasure prevention remove ___ Tab for __ Side A Tab for Side B Cover with adhesive tape Erasure prevention tabs i Sensor holes _l TYPE IV (Metal) tape Sensorl,__holes TYPE il (High/CrO2) tape J CHECK CASSETTE BEFORE USE ] Check the following items before loading a cassette tape:[...]

CONNECTIONS I L?-Th Recording t cord connection cord _d REC PLAY I _Y" / TAPE REC/PLAY jacks CD' DECK SYNCHRO control cord only) Io0oO_l Stereo Amplifier CONTROL OUT jack Compact Disc Player JCD_ SYNCHRO jack • Read through the operating instructions of the stereo compo- nents which you intend to connect to this unit. • Turn the power[...]

LFRONT PANEL FACILITIES The illustration shows model CT-W803RS. @ ® ®®® sensor (CT-W803RS only) ®®@@@ @ @ PlOf_JER L <::3 Aulro I_liVIInllll [::> 12,0LBY S NR / SUPER AUTO BLE O 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 po[...]

FRONT PANEL FACILITIES REVERSE MODE SWITCH (REV MODE) There are three settings: One way mode z position When the switch is set to this position, playback or recording is performed on one side of the tape only. When the tape reaches the end of the side, it stops automatically (auto stop function). Two way mode _-_ position When the switch is set to [...]

l FUNCTION DISPLAY FRONT PANEL FACILITIES 1 The illustration shows model CT-W803RS. _) DECK I counter indicator Normally the tape counter or the time counter is displayed (see page 10). It flashes for 4 seconds after the power cord is con- nected to the power supply. DOLBY NR B/C/S indicator (_ Level meter Holds peak for about 1.3 seconds. The &quo[...]

FRONT PANEL FACILITIES TAPE TRANSPORTATION MODE INDICATORS <CT-W803RS> • REC PLAY • .sc PLAY _ These indicators display the current tape transport mode. The chart below shows the meaning of each of these indicators. For both DECK I and II Forward mode ;,,_ Flashing rapidly Reverse mode Stop I1_ _1 Playback PLAY _ _ PLAY Fast forward _ _ F[...]

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (CT-W803RS only) Q ® ® (_ Counter buttons (COUNTER) To use DECK I or DECK II, press one of the relevant operation buttons and then press MODE or RESET. MODE : Press to switch 2 modes (Tape counter/Time counter) alternately. RESET : Press to return the counter reading to n n nn uu uu, (_ DECK II operation buttons O : Recor[...]

t PLAYBACK SINGLE PLAYBACK (Either DECK I or DECK II) o o 1. Load a prerecorded tape in DECK I or II. 2. Set the DOLBY NR ON/OFF switch and set the DOLBY NR switch. • Set the DOLBY ON/OFF switch to ON first, then select B, C or S-type NR with the DOLBY NR switch, • Always set the switch to the same position that was used for recording. 3. Set t[...]

PLAYBACK SEQUENCE WITH REV MODE SWITCH SETTING The playback sequence depends on the setting of the REV MODE switch and on which playback (l_or _1) button is pressed first. The playback sequence for each possible selection is shown below. *2 In the repeat (_---J) mode, relay playback is always begun from the forward direction. I D : DECK I forward p[...]

I RECORDING SINGLE RECORDING I CT-W803RS/CT-W703RS: both Deck I and II l CT-W603RS: Deck II only 42 recording without Dolby NR, set the REC LEVEL control so that the "-3 dB" indicator lights, and the "0 dB" indicator lights occasion- ally at peaks. NOTES: • The optimal recording level may differ somewhat depending on the audio[...]

RECORDING To erase the recorded contents of a tape, load the tape in DECK II (or I) and follow the procedure below. l il l "lit I _ _ I _ _ _ _,''" .] .] (3) (2)3 1 2 1. Set the REC LEVEL control to the MIN position. 2. Press the recording (e) button. 3. Press the playback (l_or 4) button or the pause (11) button. AUTO BLE TUNIN[...]

i RECORDING RELAY RECORDING (CT-W803RS/ CT-W703RS) (from DECK I to DECK II) 2 3 4 5 7 1 1. Load tapes for recording in DECK I and DECK II. 2. If you use AUTO BLE tuning, see page 15. 3. Set the DOLBY NR ON/OFF switch and set the DOLBY NR switch. 4. Set the REV MODE switch to _-_. 5. Press the recording (e) button of DECK I. 6. Prepare the audio sou[...]

To stop recording temporarily Press the pause (11) button on either deck (both decks pause). • To resume recording, press the pause (Ill button again. To stop recording Press the stop ( • ) button on either deck (both decks stop). NO TES: • When either tape reaches the end, parallelrecording is complet- ed. Therefore, use the same length tape[...]

TAPE COPYING (from DECK I to DECK II) ] 42 1 1 • The tape copying function permits you to copy the contents of a tape from DECK I to DECK II. • The SYNCHRO COPY button is used to select either normal speed copying, or high-speed copying (copying at twice the nor- mal playback speed). 1. Load a tape for playback into DECK I and a tape for record[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING J Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exerc[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom POOR SOUND QUALITY Unstable or interrupted sound No high frequencies High frequencies are emphasized. Sound from previous recordings remains when rerecording a tape. The sound is distorted. Too much noise Cause • The head, pinch rollers and capstans are dirty. • The tape is not uniformly wound. Remedy A tape recorded wit[...]

_SPECIFICATIONS System ....................................................... 4-track, 2-channel stereo Heads CT-W803RS/CT-W703RS .................................. "Hard Permalloy" recording/playback head × 2 "Ferrite" erasing head × 2 CT-W603RS ..... "Hard Permalloy" recording/playback head × 1 "Hard Permall[...]

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I About the Demo mode Press the DECK II counter reset button (RESET) and the DECK II counter mode button (TIME/COUNT) simultaneously to set the demonstration mode. To cancel the demonstration mode, press any one of the buttons enclosed in the dotted lines above. Copyright (_ 1993 Pioneer Electronic Corporatioh All rights reserved. PIONEER ELECTRONI[...]