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3 STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE i tJlc DECK CT-W803RS CT-W703RS CT-W603RS • The above illustration • For the demo function, refer to back cover of this operating instructions. shows CT-W803RS. 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. [For Canadian model] CAUTION:To PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the ATTENTION:PouR explanatory drawings. However, the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same. PREVENIR LES "This product complies with the Radio Interference The serial number panel. require- I ments of the EC (European Community) Directive 8713081EEC." J models] for this equipment CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETrE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF Sl LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT. YV/-_RIMIIMI,.1;TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT NOTICE [For U.S. and Canadian 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. is located on the rear Please write this serial number on your enclosed war- ranty card and security. keep it in a secure area. This is for your IMPORTANT 1 CAUTION The lightning triangle, uninsutated flash with is intended "dangerous arrowhead, to alert the voltage" within user to the within enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude a risk of electric shock to persons, an equdateral presence the product's to constitute CAUTION: of TO NOT PREVENT THE REMOVE SERVICEABLE QUALIFIED RISK COVER PARTS SERVICE OF ELECTRIC (OR INSIDE. SHOCK, BACK). REFER NO SERVICING PERSONNEL. PIONEER" The Art of Entertainment DO USERTO The exclamation intended to alert operating the point w_thln an equilateral triangle is the user to the presence of important and maintenance literature accompanying (servicing) the instructions appliance. in IMPORTANT 2 The cut-off be inserted in electric tion panel colours of FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM The wires in this accordance mains lead with the following blue neutral brown live are coloured Do not connect plug should be disposed of and must not into any 13 amp socket as this can result shock. The plug or adaptor or the distribu should be provided with 5 amp fuse. As the the wires in the mains lead of this ap- three in If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket outlets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug fitted. of a NOTE After replacing or changing • fuse,the fuse cover in the plug mus_ be replaced with a fuse cover whic_ 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, end the applia rice must not be used without e 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.S. 1362 should be used. pliance 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. code: either wire to the earth terminal pin plug. The wire which is coloumd brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloumd red. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS instructions - should All the be read and the POWER operating appliance - The should safety be and retained operating for future the operating instructions FOII__OW INSTRUCTIONS instructions should WATER AND MOISTURE LOCATION - stable WALL or - appliance OR not pool, surface that may placed in • built-in or cabinet that the ventilation The in a with be situated away heat SOURCES - to • in the be routed walked on against them. or The power convenience exit with the following - by are not items If the feature. safety a polarized power ANSI/NFPA or qualified service or appliance authorized personnel cord respect the to when: plug have appliance The or has been appliance exhibits has been exposed does not appear a marked appliance has The appliance operating liquid change been user been spilled should instructions. to qualified or the All other service - location This to only one are unable try the still fail to fit, contact obsolete outlet. of the clean with other volatile furniture liquids with care. normally Oo servicing in since benzine, they defeat J WIRE GROUND at ANTENNA (NEC SECTION 810 -- 20) is I ELECTRIC SERVICE I I DISCHARGE UNIT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS plug CLAMPS (NEC SECTION 810 -- 21) If the to POWER SERVICE GROUNDING the ELECTRODE FIG. A insecticides may corrode and wire grounding discharge electrodes, electrode. unit, See and Fig. end cart combination Quick stops, excessive the appliance should force, be and and cart personnel. This is a the cleaned cloth. lead-in of the read plug. not with mast should ANTENNA or plug. be dw to surges to service described point your electrician polarized wax, way. the be as Electrical the of the antenna uneven surfaces may cause combination to overturn. LEAD IN is equipped to insert reversing National size to grounding for the grounding be upon please product so voltage of unit, of outside terminal, information grounding discharge An appliance moved as product plug, of the provides grounding structure, antenna If an enclosure not attempt that - is grounded A. into rain. to operate 810 70, proper connection requirements in performance. dropped beyond to an section conductors, has CART appliance. The The fallen, to supporting service cords likely and power outlet If you outlet, your <RRB1143> U.S.A. Code, type or to cords purchased - The appliance should a polishing cloth or a soft 2 En the purpose cabinet. In the be appliance. your instructions. will fit into the replace taken are not spilled should NEC -- with s polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug should Care system antenna provide some protection against and built-up static charges. be the placed attention receptacles, from of Power-supply they pinched they plug - antenna to the when left the from should only instructions Pay particular where into of time. GROUNDING is connected sure amplifiers) appliance supply operating so that plugs, POLARIZATION fully period ENTRY do not fall and liquids power-supply ANTENNA appliance registers, (including on the appliance. PROTECTION should safety outlet by a Pioneer be referred of air through the be serviced the the or. as s bookcase from through openings. SERVICE The damaged. SERVICING - or similar such radiators, • appliance openings; OUTDOOR be located of the heat. described provided tt.e cord enclosure REQUIRING Objects or so the flow appliances connected marked IqDWlER-CORD as • situated not interfere ventilation should such appliance be sofa, rug, installation, appliance produce POWER does block the or other The The should antenna power damaged. or ceiling. For example, on a bed, may impede openings. sources stoves, CLEANING with • • installed should or position ventilation. not be situated heat - to a wall appliance the a long MQUID objects center not etc. be MOUNTING The its location should that should near e bathtub, tub, in a wet should be mounted - its proper - use • CEIMNG should HEAT into DAMAGE antenna lines. - The unplugged for AND should appliance s swimming to. and be so that location. VENTILATION that The end in be adhered for example, sink, laundry near The should All operating be followed. be used near water washbowl, kitchen basement, on the appliance An outdoor power PERIODS unused OBJECT -- All warnings - from should reference. HEED WARNING ONES away is NONUSE operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS instructions safety before only Never or the SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE This equipment has been tested limits are designed uses, and can interference to provide radiate to radio radio and found reasonable frequency communications. to comply with the limits for a Class protection against energy and, However, harmful if not installed there and is no guarantee used or relocate --Increase the separation between --Connect the equipment into --Consult I the dealer the receiving device, pursuant in a residential in accordance that interference equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more -Reorient B digital interference with will to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These installation. the not occur which can be determined of the following measures: This equipment instructions, may in a particular by turning generates, cause installation. the equipment harmful If this off and on, antenna. the equipment an outlet or an experienced and receiver. on a circuit different radio/TV technician from that to which the receiver is connected. for help. I Alteration Informationor modifications to User carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment. [For Canadian model] This digital apparatus dio Interference [Pour does not exceed Regulations le modble the Class B limits for radio noise emissions of the Canadian Department from digital apparatus set out in the Ra- of Communications. Canadien] L'interference, radio_lectrique g6n6r6e par cet appareil num_rique de type B ne d_passe pas les limites _nonc_es dans le R6glement sur les perturbations radio61ectriques, section appareil num6rique, du Minist6re des Communications. We Want Used lifetime noise is and the You Listening For A Lifetime wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud often undetectable ur)til it is too late, this manufacturer 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 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 • Set the dial and leave it there. sound Decibel Level 3O 4O 5O 6O 7O 8O Exam_m_p_le 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. THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 100 120 140 180 Information BE DANGEROUS 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 courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation. level: "IRking 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. ka,_m=. 3 <RRB1143> En I CONTENTS i INSTALLATION ................................................................................ MAINTENANCE ................................................................................ HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES ....................................................... CONNECTIONS ................................................................................ FRONT PANEL FACILITIES ................................................................ REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (CT-W803RS only) ................... PLAYBACK ....................................................................................... SINGLE PLAYBACK .................................................................... BLANK SKIP ................................................................................ RELAY PLAYBACK ..................................................................... MUSIC SEARCH ......................................................................... RECORDING ..................................................................................... SINGLE RECORDING .................................................................. RECORDING USING MICROPHONE 4 4 5 6 7 11 12 12 12 12 13 14 14 (CT-W803RS/CT-W703RS only) ................................................ RECORDING MUTE .................................................................... ERASING A TAPE ....................................................................... AUTO BLE TUNING .................................................................... RELAY RECORDING ................................................................... PARALLEL RECORDING 14 14 14 15 16 MAINTENANCE Capstan Pinch ro,,er Rec/play 16 17 18 19 21 The heads, easily. be cleaned in locations or near a space heater or other damage finish or internal may subject heating also result to direct device, sunlight, humidity. If the deck is placed up humming large amount • If the deck ference the tape. television deck. • directly as this may cause is located if the If this is installed on top of an amplifier, set, it may will be recorded happens, set or turn move the a cloth in an ex- it may generates pick as a whistling the deck television further away set off when pick a up intersound on from the operating over the deck, or block the ventilation CONDENSATION the deck sation is moved the temperature may form on the from a cold location of the room mechanical changes parts. to a warm location, suddenly, conden- 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 prevent condensation slowly. 4 <RRB1143> En when to STANDBY. pinch the rollers. heating a room, raise the do not load a tape completely (about two until the clean- or three minutes). THE HEADS 1 using the cassette magnetized. sounds The magnet deck for a period same or other effect magnetized the heads become will be lost during noise may also occur. recording The heads with a head demagnetizer, stores. object or playback, the heads will if a magnetized is brought magnetized, should which of time, will occur too close high-frequency and interference be regularly can be purchased demagnetized at most audio 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 no headphones are connected. the operating instructions the deck is connected. For detailed of the head Also be sure that instructions, refer to demagnetizer. THE FRONT PANEL slots function. or when of the head sec- the in any way. The ventilation slots on this deck are necessary to keep internal parts cool. If they are blocked, the deck may mal- When the I CLEANING Do not place that to open the cassette door. in cleaning fluid and use it to wipe the head section, to the heads. When deck near a television which and has dried screwdriver, parts. or other noise. Also, if the amplifier of heat, the deck may malfunction. noise, capstans cleaning fluid become cessively humid or dusty location. Avoid installing the deck next to kitchen counters or other locations subject to oily smoke or • switch button swab DEMAGNETIZING After Malfunctions and the in a deterioration recommended quite regularly. Press the eject Dip a.cleaning After When installing the deck, avoid locations with high temperatures or humidity, and make sure that the deck receives adequate ventilation. • dirty the high fre- will not be reproduced resulting It is therefore 1. Set the POWER ing to the be impaired, get dirty, NO TE: INSTALLATION the deck are likely to get the heads, of a recording will sound. and capstans particularly components playback tion parts, balance heads, Do not install head / ./v_.,_., Capstan J "_" Pinch roller pinch rollers If these stereo 2. 3. • Eraseh CLEANING THE HEADS, PINCH ROLLERS AND CAPSTANS quency (CT-W803RS only) ...................................................................... CDoDECK SYNCHRO RECORDING ............................................ TAPE COPYING ................................................................................ TROU BLESHOOTING ....................................................................... SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. _l temperature 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 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. 1 HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES J CHECK A _ Turn pencil to remove tape slack Check CASSETTE the following BEFORE USE items before loading ] a cassette tape: Is the tape loose, or is some of the tape outside cassette? If some the roller. el For erasure This will prevent take up the reel hole and cassette Tab for tapes come and Are the accidental These tabs allow erased Side cl A Tab for Side B with adhesive stick a piece When If the tape properly, of doubled it after or thick paper using the important cassette. tabs intact? recordings the tab on the cassette from shell the recording using TYPE not to block holes over 1V (Metal) or TYPE the sensor holes with are blocked, will not operate tape the function, tape so off, simply hole (Fig. the tape being is broken !1 (High/CrO2) the automatic stopper this stopper when prevention adhesive and insert a pencil into Remove to activate shell, and pinch valuable recordings will not be erased by mistake. To rerecord on a cassette whose tab has been broken careful Cover capstan A). slack. replace When (Fig. a plastic erasure off (Fig. B), it is not possible __ slack with you to prevent accidentally. the cassette the In such cases, the tape from becoming the cassette outside between the tape from being supplied the loading ___ enter the tape itself. to prevent remove is loose or projecting may not properly may even damage Some prevention of the tape tape the C). tapes, be (Fig. D, Fig. E). selector mechanism correctly. NO TES: • The accidental located • erasure is facing you. When breaking prevention when TAPE SELECTOR This cassette deck is equipped tion which utilizes the sensor tabs mine the type the recording tape tab for each the side that side is the one you want off the tab, do not use a magnetized [ AUTOMATIC Erasure prevention on the top left of tape to protect screwdriver. FUNCTION ] with an automatic tape selector funcholes on the tape cassette to deter- being used. The deck is then set to match bias and equalization. NO TES: • When using have sensor • Make sure that the sensor holes on the cassette otherewise TYPE IV holes. i Sensor TYPE holes IV _l (Metal) • tape properly. Do not use TYPE • slack. dirt, • • (High/CrO2) tape I1! (FeCr) sure that mechanism the tapes are not blocked; will not function tapes. I TAPES before starting to record, to allow the leader the recording head. Do not leave a cassette tape Store the cassette in its case do not il selector make Leader tape (which cannot be recorded on) is provided at the beginning of a cassette tape. Let the tape run for about 5 seconds TYPE tape tapes, I TIPS ON CASSETTE • Sensorl,__holes the (Metal) adhere Store to tapes oil, heat the tape, exposed to the environment. after use so that dust and dirt and in a location so the free problems such as irregular with deck. If cassette tapes in the rollers. deck. If you will magnetism, not get dust, are irregularly wound, damage the or rewind tape they can easily jam in the often are subject to other winding. This can cause are not certain fast forward sure that tape from and humidity. Because C-120 tapes are very thin, pinch rollers and capstan, and they this tape to clear whether It is best not to use them the tape may get jammed to both the tape the tape from beginning is properly the tape and the is wound evenly, to end, to make wound. 5 <RRB1143_ En I CONNECTIONS Compact Disc Player L?-Th only) Recording d REC PLAY I _Y" Io0oO_l / Stereo TAPE jacks Read through • nents which you intend to connect to this unit. Turn the power on only after making all the connections. the operating • Make sure that Amplifier CONTROL OUT jack REC/PLAY • instructions all of the connection ly, as improper jack CD' DECK SYNCHRO control cord connection cord _ connections of the stereo plugs are inserted may generate NO TES: compo- • Keep the input and output jacks connected fier and this unit, otherwise, the CD•DECK secure- noise. • Left AND I I ing cannot be carried Even the CD player when White CONTROL plug Remote CONTROL jack OUT Control). the TAPE jacks Pioneer system • Be sure to connect Right (output) the the channel REC (INPUT) jacks of the amplifier, jacks designed of the and the PLAY White -- with an or this deck Intermediary plug the CONTROL oneer deck PIONEER bears the System Re- this unit using the control unit does If the remote I and deck II, or a selection II, the buttons a remote cassette but- will only operate control decks, unit which see page deck was not 8. OUT jack jack which outputs of this unit to the Red plug unit. for deck I with with this jack to the which be able to operate control I or deck for double CONTROL jacks of the amplifier. plugs properly: -- channel I1. To operate to the LINE jacks of the to connect component it is equipped buttons deck Cord another that remote not have separate jacks of the deck to the play (input) Connect Left of your amplifier Control of You will then ton to choose (OUTPUT) to the amplifier IN jack Use the enclosed mote channel Red plug deck. is connected PIONEER SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL (CT-W703RS/CT-W603RS only) mark (indicating deck to the recording out. channel (_ Right between the ampliSYNCHRO record- optical fiber cable, connect the CD player to the amplifier unit with the input and output cords with pin plug. I CONNECTING THE RECORDING PLAYBACK CORDS cassette SYNCHRO t cord Connect JCD_ System input IN jack Remote signals from the CONTROL jack of another of another unit. component Connect IN jack this jack to compatible with Pi- Control. NO TE: i CDoDECK • SYNCHRO RECORDING CDoDECK SYNCHRO recording can be carried out when this unit is connected to a Pioneer CD player equipped with a CDoDECK SYNCHRO Connect the CDoDECK SYNCHRO jack of this unit to the CDoDECK SYNCHRO jack of the CD player using the supplied CDo DECK SYNCHRO control cord. <RRB1143> En Be sure to connect both of the control CONTROL IN and CONTROL end of the cable. cord's OUT jacks. plugs securely Do not connect to the only one jack. Connection 6 1 I CONNECTING Insert the power outlet of your THE POWER CORD cord of the cassette amplifier, or into deck a normal I into the accessory household outlet. AC 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 The POWER switch Even when a power the switch the secondary is in the STANDBY flow to the deck's connected to a power @ DECK I eject button (_) switch/indicator activates circuits transformer position, there as long as the power only. a will be cord is outlet. DECK I counter reset <_) DECK I counter mode DECK I BLE ® DOLBY (_ (CT-W803RS LEL NR button pressing (RESET) button ON/OFF switch only) Parallel Normal: only Normal recording ) Synchro speed button (PARAL- copy button (COPY I • II) Dolby noise copy reduction manufactured under Corporation. • "'DOLBY", marks HX and license HX of Dolby Pro originated headroom Laboratories extension Laboratories by Bang Dr] LicetTsing & Olufsen. (COPY I• Licensing Corporation. @ @ @ Synchro copy buttons II) : Normal speed copy HIGH : Double speed copy only Double ) Synchro speed copy button (COPY DECK II counter mode DECK II counter reset CDeDECK : Fast • • •/MS : Stop : Fast forward/music SYNCHRO winding, this button. I • II) button button recording button (CD reverse/music O : Recording II : Pause • : Recording search search mute jack (MIC) (CT-W803RS/CT-W703RS (U.S. and Canadian models only)) MIC LEVEL control (CT-W803RS/CT-WT03RS (U.S. and Canadian models only)) Headphones jack (PHONES) Recording level control (REC LEVEL) DECK II eject button ( _--) If the tape press ff the power pressing @ DECK II is moving the stop is turned remain the eject (recording, (•) button winding, this button. is moving, the cassette on before (Am) button. operation buttons playback : Forward playback : Fast reverse/music search IHWMS : Stop : Fast forward/music search 0 II tape pressing In this case, turn the power •_/MS SYNC) playback, before off while the tape locked. : Reverse (TIME/COUNT) (RESET) playback playback for CT-W603RS] door may DECK II BLE button @ Reverse mode switch (REV MODE RELAY/SKIP) (_ DECK II BLE button (CT-W803RS/CT-W703RS) (_ tape pressing (Am) button. • </MS etc.), NO TE: copy (_ the eject : Reverse : Forward • NORMAL (CT-W603RS playback, before @ Microphone @ and"HXPRO"aretrade- display (CT-W803RS/CT-W703RS) HIGH: Pro from Dolby thedouble-Dsymbol Function button <1 • [Except ® DOLBY* NR switch (B/C/S) • (recording, @ Deck I operation buttons (TIME/COUNT) REC) (CT-W603RS is moving ff the power is turned off while the tape is moving, the cassette door may remain locked. In this case, turn the power on before (Except for CT-W603RS) button tape etc.), press the stop (n) NO TE: (_ FLEX button (_ If the : Recording : Pause mute : Recording 7 <RRB1143> En FRONT PANEL FACILITIES REVERSE MODE There are three SWITCH the switch performed position is set to this position, on one side of the tape the end of the side, way mode _-_ position When the switch the end tape stops first of the (forward) side, automatically (auto is reaches stop function). playback or recording When the tape its direction can reaches is automatically function). back If playback or re- side, the tape will stop when it for playback, repeatedly until the or until the tape has been played automatically. If the playback the beginning, the pause and will switch button is restarted, both stop (i) completely is pressed the repeat play the tape is set to this sides of button 15 times position with tapes, Deck L for to pause mode 15 times are recorded and then the tape stops, two way mode. If Deck I and II are loaded the recording starts with In order I FLEX (1If) SYSTEM (16 • the tape, over from both sides starts (16 sides). recording, as described above for the • relay recording is used when • DECK I to operate DECK I with the remote control unit, adjust the unit as follows: With the power off, press and hold the stop (i) button of DECK I, and turn the power on. Continue to hold the stop (11) button operated for approximately using the remote Switching five control seconds. DECK unit, but DECK I can now • be I! cannot. to DECK II To restore remote control operation to DECK II, press the stop (e) button of DECK II while DECK II is in stop mode. DECK II can now be operated using the remote control unit. Remote control NO TE: failure or a sudden change in the power supply (caused by lightning, etc.) occurs, the unit is reset to its original state. Only DECK II can be operated by remote control To restore operation to either deck, repeat 8 < RRB1143> En the above procedure from the beginning. I FLEX System: Frequency Level Expander System This system automatically compensates high and low frequency level balance above 1 kHz according to the 1/f curve during playback. Generally, envelope line of sound energy distribution of Hi-Fi sounds corresponds statistically with the 1/f curve. The 1If curve indicates that if the frequency doubles the level decreases by approx, half of the original frequency level. During playback, the FLEX system automatically compensates tapes with poor sound quality at high frequency levels of 1 kHz and over based on the appropriate auditory characteristics. The FLEX system is designed to improve high frequency reproduction in the 10 kHz range be up to 12 dB, particularly in tapes with poor sound clarity and sound presence at high frequency levels. If the playback tape sound matches the 1/f curve, the FLEX system defeats compensation adjustment automatically. When you press the FLEX button to turn the FLEX system on and start playback, the 1/f indicator flash and compensation adjustment begins. Compensation adjustment takes within approximately 3 seconds to complete, depending on the music source. The indicator change from a flashing to a steadily lit condition. When the FLEX system is engaged, each music selection is automatically adjusted during playback. System operation status is indicated by whether the 1/f indicator is lit. Even when the FLEX system is turned on, the 1/f indicator is nullified automatically during all recording functions including: AUTO BLE tuning, CDeDECK synchro recording, and tape copying. oper- ation can be switched back and forth between decks by pressing the stop button of the desired DECK while it is in stop mode. If a power 1 is OPERATION OF DECK I WITH A REMOTE CONTROL UNIT NOT DESIGNED FOR DOUBLE DECKS (system remote control) (Except for CT-W803RS) Selecting ..... With commercially available cassette tapes, sensitivity and frequency characteristics might differ slightly from one another, even though the same sound adjustment is set for them. To utilize tape characteristics to the maximum possible and realize an ideal recording which reproduces the source exactly, optimum recording level (sensitivity) and equalizer values must be set accordingly for each tape. In many conventional tape decks, standard values are fixed for standard tapes, thus nullifying the subtle differences between individual tapes. Perfect tuning by ear through use of fine adjustment controllers for bias and sensitivity is difficult and requires a lot of effort. It is especially difficult with a 2-head deck where the recording sound cannot be monitored. The AUTO BLE on this unit automatically adjusts bias, level and equalizer by using a microprocessor to set the optimum recording characteristics accordingly for each tape. If Deck I and II are loaded with tapes, each tape will be 15 times using relay playback and then both decks will stop and then BLE (RELAY/SKIP) is set to this position are played pressed, sides). played or recording the tape (auto tape. stop modec--=-_ position the switch tape When sides is started from the reverse the end of that side. Repeat the When and playback or recording continues on the other side. When it reaches the end of the reverse side, the cording reaches When is set to this position, on both of the reversed, (reverse) playback only. it stops automatically Two be performed I AUTO settings: One way mode z When (REV MODE) NO TE: • When a tape has been recorded at a high frequency level above the compensation level, the FLEX system operation is automatically defeated during playback. FRONT l FUNCTION PANEL FACILITIES 1 DISPLAY The illustration shows model CT-W803RS. _) DECK I counter Normally page 10). It flashes nected (_ Level NR B/C/S Indicator lights steadily: Copying at normal speed. Indicator flashes: Copying at twice the normal speed. (_) AUTO CDeDECK DECK the 0 dB mark indicates the CD SYNC button is pressed and (_ DECK II tape transport transport mode a indicators NR systems mainly in the mode indicators See page 10, 10. DOLBY NR & DOLBY HX PRO • The B/C-type Dolby NR Systems Dolby indicator Normally the tape counter or time counter is displayed (see page 10). It flashes for 4 seconds after the power cord is connected to the power supply. starts. I tape See page NR sys- (CD SYNC) indicator lights when the Dolby BLE indicator • See page 15. DECK II counter 1.3 seconds. SYNCHRO indicator operation • cord is con- indicator This indicator lights when the FLEX button is pressed. O Synchro copy indicator (COPY) indicator peak for about This _) power (see supply. The "e" mark beside tems standard level. the after the is displayed meter Holds _) or the time counter for 4 seconds to the power DOLBY FLEX (l/f) indicator the tape counter are designed treble pitched pianissimo audible noise boosted sections are to reduce components. During sounds which boosted, and are attenuated, fects in the audible the amount are during of tape hiss, recording, most the high- characteristia playback, only so that tape sound of these is returned to decoding errors spectrum results (signal modulation) in vastly improved sound and reduction NO TE: When a tape S-type then has been NR system, used the Dolby using the Dolby the DOLBY NR switch NR ON/OFF (BIC/S) to choose B-type, C-type switch and the system that duces noise the dynamic • Dolby HX PRO Headroom Extension System in reducing noise, as it reduces noise from the mid-range on. The recording. The DOLBY HX PRO system controls the bias current during recording and maintains it at the optimal level based on the amount of the high-frequency provides • Dolby S-type Dolby S-type NR System noise reduction from system is effective at reducing excellent digital quency components recording sources, components. fect the sound will be maintained on another cassette deck noise modulation not only in non-recorded signal portions (bridging noise), parts as well. The broad freedom of the tape reduction from dynamic of side-ef- Headroom Extension contain To guarantee system is activated this system controls is demonstrated in the music signal. quality which noise not only in the treble and mid-range frequencies, but in the bass frequencies as well. In addition, maximum noise-reducing efbut in the recorded or "ON" was used fective during recorded set normal. As a result, the noise is attenuated by an amount equal to the boosting in the treble range. The Dolby B-type NR system rein the treble range, cutting tape hiss and expanding range. The Dolby C-type NR system is even more ef- of quality. automatically the quality even when a large optimal It therefore recording amount results, signals of high-frethe HX PRO when recording begins. Since of recording itself, the clarity of even when which does the tapes are played back not contain the HX PRO System. 9 < RRB1143> En FRONT PANEL FACILITIES TAPE TRANSPORTATION INDICATORS MODE I TWO MODES Counter <CT-W803RS> • REC PLAY • .sc PLAY mode button Press the button, Tape counter These indicators display the current tape transport mode. The chart below shows the meaning of each of these indicators. counters Flashing Reverse ter while I1_ recording desired ==Time • Stop track _ _ indicates starts. PLAY • The time you the elapsed _ from starts _ _ _1 _ • Reverse music search _A___ _1._,_......... _A_=_ , _ For both DECK and II (Except for DECK I of CT-W603RS' _1 PLAY • _I_A,_---___ RI=C 11_ when or playback. recording When counter. only time recording duration or playback of recording is changed the time counter to tape counter. When counter or playback, or play- the counter the counter Time _ the counter to fastswitches the operation switches to the indication I-I I-I I_1 I_1 counter indication Flashing slowly Reverse reset button _ _ (RESET) mode time to reset the tape counter counter to I-I I-I, uu. I-I I-I uu to unur_LfmL_n, or to reset • PLAY Counter Recording for recording I-I FI. I-I I-I I_1 I_1- I_l I_1 mode :_ locate resume .. the pause to or music search, Press this button Playback easily recorded rewinding, Tape Counter Forward time to a tape I-I I-I I_1 I_1 Forward music search lastly counting indicates returns to recording time counter. Fast reverse and range of the coun- You can then fast-forwarding/rewinding, switches counter forwarding, _ or During or playback. Fast forward content back. where I and II. The number as a tape runs. It is convenient or playing This automatically _1 automatically PLAY for DECK counter This back Playback alternately. recording. rapidly mode are provided increases/decreases if you make a note of the recorded the Forward mode change counter ==Tape counter _ of a counter ;,,_ (TIME/COUNT) and 2 modes '_ Time Different For both DECK I and II 1 COUNTER REC indicator during I-I I-I I-I I-I I_1 I_1 I_l I_1 music search I Normal tape counter indicator I ,IF Recording standby REC _ _ REC I Counter indicator during music search I ,_-,f,7 , L! ! Plus sign Recording mute _ II_ _1 p ]/-,,, Minus sign • A plus sign ( + ) appears direction. • A minus sign ( - ) appears direction. The last two of selections for "P+01" tape <RRB1143> En it shows by 1 each etc.). counter during music during digits of the counter to be skipped. example, decreases 10 I When reappears. indicator initially. a selection the deck in the forward music search If three selections "P+03" time search resumes show in the reverse the number are to be skipped, The is skipped playback, number then "P + 02" -* the normal REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (CT-W803RS only) REMOTE CONTROL OPERABLE RANGE Q ® • The remote control can operate 23 feet (7m) in distance or left from the position sensor ® • • deck the ranges of approx. vertically. The remote control may be disabled if any obstacle is placed between the deck and the remote control or if the remote control • on the within from the deck, and 30 degrees to right where the remote control points to the points to the sensor on the deck improperly. The deck may malfunction if it is used near equipment ates infrared rays or near equipment that generates another remote infrared ray. Replace trol batteries drastically REPLACING when the operable control ranges that generprovided of the remote for con- decrease. BATTERIES J Remove (_ Counter buttons To use DECK buttons (COUNTER) I or DECK and then cover II, press one of the relevant press MODE MODE : Press to switch RESET : Press to return (Tape counter/Time battery by sliding compartment it away from /_ the re- __ operation or RESET. 2 modes the counter) ies (AAA/IEC R03) following the/_Wr/F__ mote control unit. Place 2 dry batter- __._ polarity indication ( +, -)inside the _----_-_'_" _ ___ (_ alternately. (_ DECK O • II operation : Recording mute : Press two buttons ing standby : Reverse • : Forward playback : Fast reverse/music IH_ : Fast forwardtmusic II II : Pause DECK counter reading to n uu n uu, nn compartment, 2 dry batteries (AAA dry batteries search search (UM-4)) Incorrect use of batteries may load to leakage or rupture. Always be sure to follow these guidelines: A. : Recording mute : Press two buttons • : Reverse • <<1 : Forward playback : Fast reverse/music ing standby Always insert matching at the same time to set the record- mode. playback : Fast forward/music : Stop _ IEC R03 buttons O • : x,3'_'_ at the same time to set the record- : Stop • the cover, playback I operation II then return mode. • • _) the buttons batteries the positive into the battery + and negative compartment -- polarities, correctly as indicated in- side the compartment. B. Never mix new and used batteries. C. search search Batteries of the same size may have different on their type. Do not mix different types voltages, depending of batteries. Pause POWER button 11 <RRB1143> En tPLAYBACK RELAY PLAYBACK SINGLE PLAYBACK (Either DECK I or DECK II) 2 o o When relay playback mode is selected, continuous playback can be performed. When the tape in the first deck reaches its end and stops, the other deck will automatically begin playback. 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 the REV MODE 4. Set the stereo switch amplifier 5. Press the playback II. To improve high to _ or _ for tape 1. Load prerecorded tapes in DECK I and DECK II. 2. Set the DOLBY NR ON/OFF switch and set the DOLBY NR switch. • (see page 8). • playback. (1_ or _1) button of either DECK I or 3. Set the REV MODE sound during playback in temporarily (Except • for DECK I of CT-W603RS) • To resume To ( II to _ (see page 13). ) button. playback, either or press the playback press the pause ( II ) button that will start to play first. • When the tape in one deck ends, the other deck automati- tapes with poor recordings Press the FLEX button and playback the tape. Press the pause switch 4. Set the stereo amplifier for tape playback. 5. Press the playback (1_ or ,) button of the deck frequency To stop playback Set the DOLBY NR 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. cally begins playback. To cancel relay playback, press the STOP (11) button. improve high frequency sound during playback in tapes with poor recordings Press the FLEX button and playback the tape. again, (1_ or <) button. NO TES: To stop playback Press the stop • • (11) button. I BLANK SKIP REV MODE • Relay playback can begin from either DECK I or DECK II. The tape in the idle deck can be replaced during relay playback mode, allowing many tapes to be played back continuously. This is a convenient feature for parties, background music, etc. When this mode is selected, if the tape deck encounters an unrecorded portion of tape more than 15 seconds in length, it will fast forward the tape until it encounters another recorded portion, and resume playback from that point. To stop playback temporarily (Except for DECK I of R_P .a CT-W603RS) Press the pause ( II ) button. • To resume playback, either This function allows during playback. Set the REV MODE • When this recorded fast mode portion forward tion, you switch unrecorded portions of the tape to c_-- _. is selected, of tape the tape and resume to skip until playback than that deck encounters 15 seconds it encounters from another an un- in length, it will recorded por- point. NO TE: • When the REVMODE will be engaged 12 <RRB1143> En switch automatically. press the pause (Ib or 41) button. To stop playback if the tape more or press the playback is set to c---,__position, relay mode Press the stop (11) button of the operating deck. ( II ) button again, PLAYBACK PLAYBACK SEQUENCE SWITCH SETTING The playback switch playback *2 sequence and on which depends playback sequence for each possible I forward I reverse II D : DECK II forward During REV MODE on the setting (l_or In the repeat (_---J) mode, the forward direction. I D : DECK I <3 : DECK WITH of the REV MODE _1) button is pressed selection is shown relay playback is always button as many ginning, below. from songs playback playback MODE switch playback button deck mode press Playback sequence If the DECK I• * 2 11>oo1<3-,111:>oo11<3-,11>oo1<3"" DECK I_1 * 2 1<1-,II1>oo11<3-*11>oo1<3-HI1>'-' button * 2 Iit>oo11<3-,11>oo1<3-*111>oo11<3"" DECK I1<1 * 2 11<3-* 11>ool4-,111>oo11<1-, c--..__ to playback a desired • blanks selections, advances the direction to find the beginning of the desired the During forward you wish button as many in the located selection) than 4 seconds) forward or reverse selection and auto- up to 1 5 selections to set the playback to perform is pressed more music search times but reverse search side, circumstances, to properly a sign song number of than the number search will mode, of selec- will continue stop then as mentioned at the tape on the end. detect of unit the music search blanks between function selections; may be this is not, malfunction. blanks between selections less than 4 long. • When sound listening to recorded is intermittent. • When using tapes I When selections starting and specifying to the beginning further back, conferences between where selections. are counted "1 st previous of the count or talk shows, with noise in the blanks the music search operation before or after one present extra from the middle of a selec- selection," selection. playback To return will return to selections selection. playback to locate times the next as the number song or beyond, press the of songs to be skipped. played from When the/be- ginning, press the 4NI button once. To return to the previous s_ng or beyond, press the _HI button as many times as the humbler of to be skipped, plus one. Search Search (4NI) = 3rd selection (2 selections before) you wish to listen to the song being currently songs as the selections. I_>"" position. When times playback. a selection present tape (longer between starts from the be- to the previous When listening to tapes with long low-level intervals, like classical music, or with sound breaks several seconds long within tion detects or <) button button opposite How SEARCH forward or backward (• forward seconds 15 times relay (31 sides playback) It can find as many <141 When plus one. When using a tape with 15 times relay (32 sides playback) matically played To return on the tape, however, • DECK I1• search function being currently once. button press the of songs to be skipped. tions recorded unable 15 times relay (31 sides playback) The music song or beyond, NOTES: 15 times relay (32 sides playback) MUSIC (Skipping button _ 414 or _ In the following c--_..__) the to be skipped press the above. • Another to the song Press the playback : Relay Starting the next times as the number From the stop mode playback REV playback to locate press the b_ or before, II <3 : DECK It reverse playback oo : Auto-reverse function --* you wish you wish to listen first. The begun reverse When I I 1 st selection (present selection) 2nd selecti°n I (II_) 2nd selection I 1st selection 1,-,-oo 1 I I (next selection)| 3rd selection I Playback (• ) Present 3osition 13 <RRB1143> En I RECORDING SINGLE RECORDING I CT-W803RS/CT-W703RS: both Deck I and II l CT-W603RS: Deck II only recording without Dolby NR, set the REC LEVEL control so that the "-3 dB" indicator lights, and the "0 dB" indicator lights occasionally at peaks. NOTES: • 42 • • 1. Load a tape for recording in DECK II (or I). 2. If you use AUTO BLE tuning, press the BLE button DECK II (or I). 3. Set the DOLBY NR switch. 4. Set the NR ON/OFF switch (e) button source stereo of DECK II (or I). from which you wish amplifier and prepare to reit for see "ADJUST- recording • button again, recording Press the stop ( • ) button. Erasure prevention tabs The recording ( • ) button does not work when the erasure prevention tabs of the loaded cassette tape have been broken off (See page 5). Do not press the recording ( • ) button with unreasonable force. When recording on both sides, make sure that both tabs are intact. ADJUSTING THE RECORDING LEVEL The adjustment in achieving of the recording good recording level results. is the most A high level important provides factor a good signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range, but an excessively high level distorts the sound. If the level is set too low for fear of sound distortion, teristics irritating of tapes type of tape. done 14 <RRB1143> En hiss will depending Set the REC LEVEL dB" indicator if the tape differ lights steadily "0 dB" indicator connected to the M/C jack. Be sure to disconnect the microphone plug from the MlCjack when not using the microphone for recording. Use a commercially available microphone when recording. RECORDING Use this function temporarily Press the pause (ll) button. • To resume recording, either press the pause (II) or press the playback (1_ or <1) button. TO stop NO TES: • The MIC LEVEL control is only effective when a microphone is (11) When recording on both sides, press the • button. If the • button is pressed, recording will stop after only one side is recorded. stop adjust mixing level balance between microphone sound level and line source sound level. • 8. Press the playback (1_ or _1) buttpn or the pause button of DECK II (or I) to begin recording. To adjust mic recording level (step 7), use the mic level control (LEVEL) instead of the REC LEVEL control. Set the REC LEVEL control to its minimum position when recording with a microphone only. <Mixing recording> Turn the REC LEVEL control up gradually after playing back music source during microphone recording. Use both the REC LEVEL control and the MIC LEVEL control to switch. playback of the desired audio source. 7. Adjust the recording level. For details, ING THE RECORDING LEVEL" below. "-3 • and set the DOLBY To record on one side only, set the switch to the _ position. To record on both sides, set the switch to the=--_ position. 6. Prepare the audio cord. Turn on the To 1. Connect the plug of the microphone to the MIC jack. 2. Follow the procedure for RECORDING given above. • REV MODE 5. Press the recording • ff Deck I and II are loaded with tapes, relay recording will performed from both the forward and the reverse sides of the tape in the Deck I, then both sides of the tape in Deck II. Be sure to check the position of the REV MODE switch before recording when you loaded tapes in both the Deck I and I/. RECORDING USING MICROPHONE (CT-W803RS/CT-W703RS only) of The II (or I) indicator will flash in the AUTO BLE display for about 30 seconds, after which it will light steadily (see page 15). • The optimal recording level may differ somewhat depending on the audio source and type of tape used. In order to obtain the best possible results, set the recording level after actual testing. Listen to your recordings, and adjust the level as necessary. The level meter may react differently during recording and playback of the same tape. This is due to differences in tape sensitivity, and creates no problem. mar the recording. on the control The manufacturer so that the most of the time. lights momentarily characand the level meter's No harm will be at peaks. When MUTE to create the 4.5-second blanks needed for proper operation of the music search function. • Press the recording mute ( O ) button during recording and the deck will create a blank space by recording a section which contains no signal for approximately four seconds. The deck will then enter recording standby mode. • To create a blank which is more than four seconds long, hold the button down for the desired length of time. When the button is released, the deck will enter recording standby mode. • To resume recording, press the pause (I|) button or the playback (1_ or 4) button. RECORDING AUTO BLE indicator BLE operation To erase the recorded contents of a tape, load the tape in DECK II (or I) and follow the procedure below. I _ _ lill I _ _ _ _,''" .] "lit DECK I tuning DECK I tuned DECK II tuning DECK II tuned (2)3 1 2 control to the MIN (e) button. 3. Press the playback button. (l_or 4) button To position. Lights Lights aLE] • i BLE_ I 11 _-- Flashes P =ILl= I II - Lights AUTO BLE tuning reset a tuned condition Press the BLE button again. or the pause (11) Error • When tuning DECK II (or I). 23 The o o display If the old tape, the tape end or the leader (white portion) immediately prior to the tape end is reached during AUTO BLE operation, tuning becomes impossible. That means recording will stop immediately and the counter indicator will display the following (flashing) message: "Err". In this case, press the BLE button again to reset, and record without AUTO BLE tuning. BLE TUNING 3 _ To cancel AUTO BLE tuning (e.g. must record urgently), press the stop ( • ) button. 1. Set the REC LEVEL 2. Press the recording AUTO Lights Flashes .] To stop (3) B]_ following illustrates the operation: (Operation completed within approximately 30 seconds) Each operation is shown on the left and right channel level meters during AUTO BLE tuning. o Display Counter indicator START 1. Load a tape • in DECK II (or I). 2. Set the REV MODE switch 3. Press the BLE button to _ or ---_. (D of DECK II (or I). The II (or I) indicator will flash in the AUTO BLE display for about 30 seconds, after which it will light steadily. The tape will be forwarded for approximately one second after pressing the start button so that recording will start from the recordable portion of the tape. The operation is completed when the start position is resumed. When FI N, I-I J-I LI LI. L; Lt (Normal counter) The AUTO BLE does not work when the erasure prevention tabs of the loaded cassette tape have been broken off. tuning both decks in sequence (except • Adjusting recording bias. £1 e • Adjusting recording level (sensitivity). I L t ! _! lJ/ I_-- t/ I L for CT-W603RS) 1. Load tapes in both ® decks. 2. Set the REV MODE switch to _ 3. Press the BLE button of DECK I. (RELAY/SKIP). Auto BLE tuning starts from DECK I to DECK II. • If the BLE button of DECK II is pressed, the tuning will stop after only DECK II is tuned. • A tuning signal will be recorded on the cassette in the cassette deck when using AUTO BLE. The music and other information already recorded on this cassette will be erased from the point where tuning starts. • Adjusting recording equalizer. IC I-I Uf STOP END ;-I Ft. a-,_ FI LI I._t- t f I_1 (Return to normal counter) 15 <RRB1143> En i RECORDING ID 1<3 lid 11<3 oo RELAY RECORDING (CT-W803RS/ CT-W703RS) (from DECK I to DECK II) 2 3 4 : DECK I forward recording : DECK I reverse recording : DECK II forward recording : DECK II reverse recording : Auto-reverse function : Relay REV MODE switch 5 1. Load tapes for recording 7 1 in DECK I and DECK Starting playback button Another deck mode DECK lb" II• ID ooi<3_lll>ooli<:3 DECK Ib" II• I_ _-) DECK I• lib" 1<3 _IID c--,J DECK I• I1• 1<3 _11<3 [ PARALLEL RECORDING NR switch. switch 5. Press the recording (e) 6. Prepare the audio source cord. Turn on the stereo (• from which you wish amplifier and prepare or <) button see page of DECK I to begin 1 • When are broken, you • even if you press the recording (o) button. You cannot relay-record from DECK II to DECK L cannot record recording temporarily recording 3. Set the type of the DOLBY the DOLBY NR switch. and set • the REV MODE RELAY RECORDING SEQUENCE WITH REVERSE MODE SWITCH SETTING switch sequence and on which The recording below. • Relay sequence recording the tape depends playback transport always for on the setting (b" or •) each begins indicator <RRB1143> En possible from of the REV MODE is pressed selection the direction (b" or •) button, first. is shown indicated ( [> or <3 ). To change tion, press the desired playback ately press the stop (11) button. 16 button NR ON/OFF switch switch. To record on one side only, set the switch to the------position. To record on both sides, set the switch to either the ----_ (e) button 6. Prepare the audio source ord. Turn on the stereo playback of the desired then by this direcimmedi- of DECK I. from which you wish to recamplifier and prepare it for audio source. 7. Adjust the recording level. For details, "ADJUSTING THE RECORDING LEVEL". 8. Press the stop (e) button 9. Set the tape transportation Press the stop (11) button of the operating deck. The recording 1 or the (-".,-Jposition. Press the pause ( I II ) button of the operating deck. • To resume recording, either press the pause (11II) button again, or press the playback (b" or •) button. To stop 7 II. 5. Press the recording To stop 85 1. Load tapes for recording in DECK I and DECK 2. If you use AUTO BLE tuning, see page 15. 4. Set tabs 42 14 NOTES: prevention J to reit for recording. • When recording on both sides, press the b" button. If the • button is pressed, recording will stop after only one side is recorded. • When the tape in deck one ends, the other deck automatically begins recording. erasure only) of DECK I. playback of the desired audio source. 7. Adjust the recording level. For details, "ADJUSTING THE RECORDING LEVEL". 8. Press the playback oo11<3 (CT-W803RS 2103 to _-_. button oo1<3_11<3 II. 2. If you use AUTO BLE tuning, see page 15. 3. Set the DOLBY NR ON/OFF switch and set the DOLBY 4. Set the REV MODE Recording sequence of DECK |. direction see page 14 for recording Parallel recording is always begun from the direction indicated by the tape transport indicator (b" or •). To change this direction, press the desired playback button (b'or •), then immediately press the stop (11) button. 10. Press PARALLEL REC button. Both DECK I and DECK II start recording the same sound source. RECORDING To stop recording Press • the pause To resume (11) ABOUT temporarily button recording, on either press the deck pause (both (Ill decks button pause). again. You can use either You the stop (• ) button on either deck (both decks can use the Deck stop). When The When ed. either tape reaches Therefore, use the end, parallelrecording the same prevention length tapes is complet- for both tabs are broken, decks. • If the erasure you cannot • record even if you press PARALLEL REC button. Always start recording from the forward direction (FWD) sides recording. Otherwise, the tape automatically it reaches the end in the reverse direction. • Since the recording level adjustment ly, it is recommended used. • that If you press the recording the recording CDeDECK mute the same mute mode affects type ( 0 ) button, (see page SYNCHRO both tapes decks be enter 14). player recording stop mode. CD player not resume mode. recording recording (CT-W803RS/ mode to resume play within and Change .(CT-W603RS with disc finishes enters standby the CD only). player (CT- playing: the cassette deck enters the disc and press the play butrecording. one minute, If the the cassette CD player does deck enters stop When the CD player changes discs (twin tray or multi-play disc CD players): The cassette deck enters recording standby mode, and resumes recording when the CD player begins playing the next disc. A foursecond blank When the end of the tape is reached player space lection 8 is automatically and another that the tape playback returns then load to the beginning enters tape the press the in the between tracks. while the CD within will enter of the currentlyplaying mode. To resume running desired to change stop will change direction. pressing the CD SYNC be pressed pause and check the tape is moving (b, or <1) button mediately player created is still playing: The CD player RECORDING 4 recording for both decks equal- both relay the compact CD ton of the parallel- stops when of cassette II for synchro You can also operate W803RS/CT-W703RS). NO TES: • DECK I or II for synchro CT-W703RS) To stop recording Press RECORDING indicator direction. the tape (11) button. The to ensure If not, press the direction, tape se- recording, then running im- indicator Synchro recording can be resumed by button again. (The CD SYNC button should 1 minute. If more than 1 minute elapses, the CD stop mode.) If the auto-reverse function operates while the CD is still playing: 7 The CD player returns enters pause mode. 2 A ten-second If the CD player playback, has a program program function the CD player 1. Load a compact before to determine beginning the order of this operation. 2. Load the cassette for recording. • Rewind the tape to the desired starting position. • switch. To record on one side only, set the switch to the _ tion. To record on both sides, set the switch to the _ tion. 4. Set the DOLBY NR ON/OFF switch 6. Adjust • play button the recording of the CD player. cassette on the reverse and the deck resumes Relay recording SK)P).) DECK only.] (set the I stops, REV MODE DECK II starts switch to c-_--_ (RELAY/ • After • If the CD player stops playback while DECK I is recording, I stops and DECK II starts recording from the beginning DECK of the CD (if the CD player is either II will record the next CD). DECK During rela/y • A twin • A multi recording, CD player DECK stands CD player (sequential deck a twin to record. or multi CD player, I stops I reaches when CDs are changed the end, and DECK as II starts stands playback for a twin-tray compact for a magazine of 6 compact-disc disc player. compact disc player player). NO TES: Unless both this deck and the CD player are in stop mode, synchro recording cannot be performed. button, The cassette deck begins recording, gins playback. and recording. level. of both the created playback selection NO TE: and set the DOLBY See page 14. 8. Press the CD SYNC • resumes well as when the tape in DECK 7. Press the stop (11) button and the CD player. • space is automatically the CD player [CT-W803RS/CT-W703RS posiposi- NR switch. 5, Press the blank of the current recording. • disc in the CD player. 3. Set the REV MODE side, then to the beginning • The CDoDECK • CD players equipped Be sure to connect CDoDECK SYNCHRO with the CDoDECK the deck and the control cord. SYNCHRO CD player function. with the • Although begins CD buton and the CD player be- pressed, recording the CD player is released. the leader • SYNCHRO Only PIONEER jack CD players which or multiplay the meets models, with PIONEER S YNC a blank equipped these section the tape past on the tape. with a CDeDECK SYNCHRO recording. requirements, is until the button can be used to advance or to create can be used for CDoDECK of CD player tray when only works does not start playback This function section, function SYNCHRO Any including type twin- can be used. 17 <RRB1143> En TAPE COPYING ] (from DECK I to DECK II) To stop copying 42 Press the stop ( • ) button of either deck. Both decks will stop. NO TES: • The tape in DECK II will be copied in the same type of the DOLBY NR switch as DECK I's tape, regardless of its own setting. When listening to the copied NR switch on DECK I. • 1 The tape copying • a tape from DECK I to DECK The SYNCHRO COPY button function permits speed copying, or high-speed mal playback speed). copying contents of • During to select either normal • at twice the nor- for playback • into DECK I and a tape Tape copying is always performed in the direction indicated by the tape transport indicator (1_ or <1). To change this direction, press the desired playback button (1_ or _1), then immediately press the stop ( • ) button. 4. Press the SYNCHRO COPY button to select either NORMAL: HIGH: 18 -<RRB1143> En • direction. • NORMAL copying sound copying, except for the stop or HIGH speed. Tape copying at normal speed allows listen during playback (COPY indicator lights steadily). Tape copying at twice the normal speed (COPY indicator flashes). Playback will still audible. none Tape copying end. is cancelled Therefore, it when be heard speed copying of the operation (• is be- may buttons will ) button. mute either of the two is advisable to use tapes ( 0 tapes ) and reaches of the same length. for recording into DECK II. 2. Set the REV MODE switch. 3. Set the tape transport interference During normal speed copying, the recording pause (ll) buttons of deck II also function. the 1. Load a tape set is on while high-speed a high-pitched high-speed function (copying type of the DOLBY on the tape. In this case, either use the normal function, or turn off the television. you to copy the II. is used television ing performed, 1 • If a nearby tape, set the • The sound quality of the copied the original. Therefore ways record copy). from The recording cop ying. level when the original adjustment tape will be somewhat making tape more than (do not make is not necessary less than one copy, al- a copy of a during tape J TROUBLESHOOTING Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising your dealer to carry out repair Symptom If you component. the checks think that Investigate listed below, there is something wrong with this component, the other components and electrical ask your nearest PIONEER authorized check appliances being service center or work. L Cause _ Remedy POWER Cannot turn power on. • • The power plug is removed. The component (stereo amplifier, audio timer, etc.) to which the power cord is connected is off. • • Insert the power plug correctly. Turn the stereo amplifier or audio timer on. The door does not open. • • The deck is not in stop mode (tape is moving). Power was turned off with the tape moving. • • Press the stop (11) button. Turn power on. The door does not close. • The cassette is not properly loaded. • Reinsert the cassette. • The tape is completely wound. • The tape is slack. • • • Play back in the opposite direction. Rewind the tape. Take up slack (see page 5). The level meter does not work. • • The tape is not recorded. The tape head is dirty. • Replace • Clean No sound • • • The amplifier input selector is not correctly set. The amplifier volume level setting is too low. Connection problems (wrong connection, cord removed, poor contact, broken wire.) • Set the amplifier • Turn the amplifier • Connect • The cassette erasure prevention tabs are broken. • Replace intact. • Cover the hole over REC LEVEL control is set too low. The amplifier is not delivering a recording signal (from the tuner, CD player, etc.). Wrong connection, connection cord removed, poor contact, broken wire. • Turn REC LEVEL control • Set the amplifier • correctly, Check connections • The tape is completely wound up. • The tape is slack. • • • Record in the opposite direction. Rewind the tape. Take up slack (see page 5). • The head is dirty. • Clean the head (see page 4). CASSETTE DOOR PLAYBACK Immediately stops. the tape the heads securely with a recorded (see page input selector volume one. 4). correctly. control up, (see page 6). RECORDING The recording indicator does not light up. The level meter does not work. • • • Immediately stops. Cannot record the cassette with one whose the tab (see page tabs are 5). up (see page 14). recording output selector (see page 6). 19 <RRB1143> En TROUBLESHOOTING POOR SOUND Unstable sound Remedy Cause Symptom QUALITY • • or interrupted No high frequencies The head, pinch rollers and capstans are dirty. The tape is not uniformly wound. • • Clean (see page 4). Completely fast-forward or rewind the tape. A tape recorded • Set DOLBY NR ON/OFF switch to OFF. • Clean the head (see page 4). • Set the DOLBY NR ON/OFF switch to ON first, then set the DOLBY NR switch to the same played without back with DOLBY Dolby NR is being NR switch in the B/C or S position. The head is dirty. A Dolby NR-encoded tape is being played back with DOLBY NR ON/OFF switch in the OFF High frequencies are emphasized. position used for recording. position. Sound from previous recordings remains when rerecording a tape. The head is dirty. The sound Recording level is too high. is distorted. • Turn REC LEVEL control down when recording (see page 14). Replace the cassette. Clean the head (see page 4), The recorded signal itself is distorted. The head is dirty. Too much noise Clean the head (see page 4). Replace Hi noise tape is being used. Incomplete insertion of a connection cord, poor contact. Recording level is too low. Check the cassette. connections (see page 6). Turn REC LEVEL control up when recording page 14). Clean the head (see page 4). Demagnetize with a head demagnetizer. The head is dirty. The head is magnetized. (see OTHERS The music search function • does not work. Blanks between selections are less than 4 • seconds long. Cannot use the remote Use a tape with blanks more than 4 seconds long. • The control cord is not connected. • Connect the control cord (see page 6). • • The components are not connected properly. The cassette erasure prevention tabs are broken. • • Connect them properly (see page 6). Replace the cassette with one whose tabs are intact. control system (Except for CT-W803RS). CDeDECK SYNCHRO is disabled. The CD SYNC indicator off during CDeDECK SYNCHRO recording, is The tape ran out during the CDeDECK SYNCHRO mode. Replace the tape with a longer one. After the deck entered recording standby mode, more than 1 minute elapsed before the CD player resumed playback. Change the disc and press the CD SYNC button again. POWER-CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging 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 make a knot in the cord or tie it with cord, or pinch the cord. Never other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power your nearest replacement. 2O < RRB1143> En cord once ina while. When you find it damaged, PIONEER authorized service ask center or your dealer for a _SPECIFICATIONS System Heads ....................................................... CT-W803RS/CT-W703RS 4-track, 2-channel .................................. "Hard Permalloy" recording/playback head × 2 erasing head × 2 recording/playback Permalloy" playback head head × 1 × 1 head x 1 "Ferrite" CT-W603RS ..... "Hard Permalloy" "Hard "Ferrite" Motor .................................................................. Wow and Flutter ........................................................... Fast Winding Time stereo ............................... erasing DC servo motor 0.1% Approximately × 2 Miscellaneous Power Requirements U.S., Canadian models ......................................... U.K. model ..................................... AC 230--240 Power Consumption CT-W803RS ............................................................................... CT-W703RS/CT-W603RS Dimensions ...................................... 16-1/2 Weight (without Frequency Response -20 dB recording: CT-W803RS/CT-W703RS TYPE IV (Metal) tape ............................................ tape ..................................... 20 to 20,000 Hz 20 to 19,000 Hz TYPE | (Normal) CT-W603RS tape ........................................... 20 to 18,000 Hz TYPE 1V (Metal) tape ............................................ 20 to 16,500 Hz TYPE TYPE I1 (High/CrO2) tape ..................................... I (Normal) tape ........................................... 20 to 16,000 20 to 16,000 Hz Hz Ratio More than 57 dB Dolby B-type NR ON ......................... More than 10 dB (at 5 kHz) Dolby C-type NR ON ......................... More than 19 dB (at 5 kHz) S-type NR ON ......................... More Distortion ............................................ dB: mm (D) in. ................................... ......................................................... 4.2 kg (9 Ib 4 oz.) 4.1 kg (9 Ib 2 oz.) Operating Connection instructions cord with ...................................................................... pin plugs ....................................................... 1 2 [] Remote control cord (CT-W703RS/CT-W603RS only) ............. CDoDECK SYNCHRO control cord ................................................... 1 1 Remote 1 control unit Dry cell batteries (CT-W803RS: (CT-W803RS: (size AAA UK model UK model only) ....................... IEC R03/UM-4) only) .......................................................... 2 (CT-W803RS/CT-W703RS: U.S. and level) ........................ Canadian 0.5 V (Output .............................. 0.63 mW Specifications out notice, and design subject to possible modifications with- due to improvements. 160 nwb/m) Input (Sensitivity) LINE (INPUT) ........................... 100 mV (Input impedance MIC .................................................................................... Headphones (H)X9-13/16 than 22 dB (at 5 kHz) No more than 0.8% (at -4 Output (Reference LINE (OUTPUT) (W)×4-7/8 19W X 250(D) NO TE: Dolby NR OFF ..................................................... Noise Reduction Effect Dolby Harmonic × 125(H) Accessories TYPE 1I (High/CrO2) Signal-to-Noise 420(W) package) CT-W803RS/CT-W703RS CT-W603RS 24W ......................................................... (WRMS) 100 seconds (C-60 tape) AC 120 V, 60 Hz Volts-, 50/60 Hz 68 kg) 0.63 mV model impedance (Load only) 1.9 kQ) impedance 8 Q) Subfunctions • Super • • AUTO BLE tuning system Automatic reverse AUTO BLE tuning system (CT-W803RS/CT-W703RS) • Double recording/playback • DOLBY HX PRO recording • • DOLBY B/C/S type NR Relay recording (CT-W803RS/CT-W703RS) • • Parallel recording (CT-W803RS oniy) Music search over +15 selections • Synchronized • High-speed • Relay playback/blank skip • CDeDECK recording • • Peak level meter with peak-hold function MPX FILTER (Interlocks with DOLBY NR switch) • Automatic space • Automatic tape selector • [] (CT-W603RS) reverse (CT-W803RS/CT-W703RS) function copy start and normal-speed SYNCHRO copy (Deck I -- Deck II) capability (CT-W803RS/CT-W703RS) System recording remote control mute available (CT-W703RS/CT-W603RS only) • 2-mode twin tape • Michrophone • (CT-W803RS/CT-W703RS: Headphone jack • Wireless electronic remote (CT-W803RS: • 4-digit counter jack control UK model U.S. and Canadian model only) operation only) Flex system 21 <RRB1143> En zz _-.-RRB1 E_n lqJ ' About the Demo Press the DECK counter mode demonstration press any above. one mode II counter reset button button (TIME/COUNT) mode. To cancel of the buttons (RESET) and the DECK II simultaneously to set the the demonstration mode, enclosed in the dotted lines I Copyright All rights PIONEER ELECTRONIC PIONEER ELECTRONICS PIONEER PIONEER PIONEER ELECTRONICS ELECTRONIC ELECTRONICS [USA] CORPORATION 4-1, Muguru 1-L;home, Megu,o (_ 1993 reserved. Pioneer Electronic Corporatioh ku, lokyo 153, Japan INC. 2265 East 220th Street, Long Beach, California 90810, U.S.A. P.O. BOX 1720, Long Beach, California 90801, U.S.A. OF CANADA, INC. 300 Allstate Parkway Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada [EUROPE] N.V. Haven 1087 Keetberglaan 1, 9120 Melsele, Belgium, TEL: 03/750.05.11 AUSTRALIA PT¥, LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, 8raeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: [03] .580-9911 Printed in Malaysia <RRB1143-A-_