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STEREO DOUBLE CASSETrE

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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 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 explanato_ drawings. However, the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same.

WARNING:To

PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TURE.

IMPORTANT

TO RAIN OR MOIS-

NOTICE

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear
panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warrent,/card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

Illustration shows U.K. model

THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED I
AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT
FROM MA NS POWER N THE STANDBY POS T ON.
I

This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive {73/23/I
EEC),EMC Directives(89/336/EEC,92/31/EEC}and CE Marking
Directive(93/68/EEC).

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT

USE THIS (POLARIZED)
PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS ]'HE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION:

POUR PREVENIR
LES CHOCS
ELECTRIOUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE
AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU
UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES
PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER
AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

IMPORTANT 1
CAUTION

The

lightning

_:uil=tml

flash

with

arrowhead,

triangle, is intended

to _

within

the user to

presence o,f uninsuiated =dangerous _ltage'
with_ the
product's
enclosure
thal may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a r_$k Of electric shock to

CALI'nON:
TO PREVENT
NOT REMOVE
VICEABLE
QUALIFIED

THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
COVER (OR SACK),
NO USER-SER-

PARTS INSIOE.
REFER
SERVICE PESSONNEL

SESVICING

ponmn$.

PlONEE/ "
The Art of Entettainme

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alerl the user to the i_esence of important
operating and maintenance Ise _icing_,'_t
ructions in
the literature aCCOmpanying the appliance,.

IMPORTANT 2
FOR USE IN THE UNITED

KINGDOM
The wk,_ In Rds makm lud m oolom_l kl
_
wHh the N4ov*tng oode :
lkae
lk_wn
If the plugi_ovlded is ur_suitabio
fix your socketout*
lets. the ping rn_stbe cut off and a suitableplugfitted.

Thecut-off pi4Jgshouldbe disposedof endmust not be Ir_
serted wdoany 13 amp socket IB thifi elm ruu4t ld e_
=be_ The piug o( edagex o_tbe _
pane should
be proVdedwid_ 5 amp fuse. As the €oloumof tho vv_s ld
the rnainskind of this ed_isnce may not cowespoodwith
coioured markingsldentifvtog the terminals in your plug.
proceedas foNows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connectedto tbe
terminNwhich is rnarkedwith the istter N or cdoumd tYhck.
The wire which is cok_uredI_own must be connected
to _ tem_inldwhichis mad._ wito the letter L orcoloured
red,

Donot€onnect
eitberv_reto tbeearthterminifiof a
ttveepinpiug.
NOTE
After replecldgo_chenginga fuee. the fuse cov_ in tbe
I_ must be replacedwith a fuse cover which con'espondato tho cok;_ ofthe insertk__e base of 6_epiug
or tbe woKI thst is embossedon tbe baseof the ping,
and the appliance must not be used without a fuse
cover,Ifldst repiscementfuse covem can be obtained
from: yourdealer.
Only 5 A fuses apero_edby B.S.I. or A.S.T.A to B.S.
1362 shouldbe used.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
RF.J_ INSTRUC'RONS - All the safety and operating
ldst n,_lldnsshou_ be mad before the eppiianceis
operated.
RETAIN IN4_TRUCIION$ - The safety end operating
ldstnJctions shouldbe retainedfor future
reference.

HEEDWARNING - All v_mings on the appiisnceand
in the operatinginsm_tionsshouldbe ao_ered to
FOM.OW INSTRu_'rI_N$ - All operatingand use instructionsshouldbe folk_ved.
WAlleR ANN MOIGRIflE - Theappliance shouldnot
be usednear water - for exam;de,neara bathtub,
w_shbowi, kitchensink.isundfy tub, in a wet basement. or nut a swimn_ngpeol. eto,
LOCATION - The applianceshould be installed in a
sta_e location.
WALL OR CElUNG MOUNTING - The appliance
shouldnot be mountedto a wall orceiling.
VENTILA'noN - The appliance shouldbe situated so
that its locationor positiondoesnot interferewith
its proberventilation.For example, the edplis_e
shouldnot be situatedon a bed, sole. n_, of simi_ sudace toat rnw btockl'_e vendis_onOben_ngs;
or, placed in a buit_n ldstldistldP_sud_ aaa book_
caae of cabinet that may impede the flow of air
thmu_
the ventilationopenk_gs,
NEAT - The apelldnce shoutdbe skuated away from
heat aou_ces such as _diators, heat registers.
stoves, or other edpt_ances(includingampiiflers)

POWER UNE8 - An outdoor antenna shouldbe located awayfrom po_er lines.
NONUSE Ff.NOO6 - The powercordof the ap_isnce
sbeuld be u_plnggedfrom the oudet _,_en left ur_
used fo_a ldng beedd of time.
OGJ(-CT_lO LIQUIO ENTRY - Care shouldbe taken
SOt_'_ltobjec_ da not fld_and liquidsm'enot spi/ktd
into the enclosure thmngh egen_gs,
OAMAGE RSQUIRING $$flVIGE - The appliance
sbeuldbe servldedby a Pioneerauthored service
¢emer o_qualifiedSeN,:e pep,_onne_
when:
• The power-suppiy cotd or the plughas been dan>
aged.
• Objects havefallen, o_ _iquldhas been spilledinto
the edpliancel
• Tbe ap_isr_e has been expesed to rain.
ifi The ifi0_isnce does not apeear to obenKenormldly
or exhibits a marked ch_ge in pen'ormance.
• The appliancehas Been dropped or the enclosure
damaged.
SF.IRVIC_NG- The user shouldnot attempt to service
the appliancebeyondthat describedld tbe
opersting instructions. All other servising should be
refer_edto quifiifiedse_ice personnel.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA
GROUNDING
- If an outside
antenna is coflnected to the antenna terminal, be
sure the antenna system is grounded so _s to prcvide some wotection against voltape surges and
built_Jp static charges.
_n the U.S.A. section 810 of the National Electncal Code. ANSl/NFPA
70, provides information
with respect to prober pmunding of the mast and
supporlinp structure, grounding of the lead-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
Focation of antenna diacharge
un_ connection to grounding electrodes,
end rsquirernents for the grounding electrode.
See Fig.
A.
CART - An appiisnce and cart combination

_h__oduceheat.

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICALCODE

POWER IN_IURCE$ - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type desodbe_ in the operatinginstructionsor as marked
on ,_e a_pl_nce.
PROll_C'no_ - Power-sup_Y cords
sbeu_l be touted so that tbey annnot likelyto be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
eg_nst them. Pay perticula_attention to cords at
plugs, _onvenion_e re<_eptacles,and the point
v,_ere they exit flora tbe appliance.
PO_kRIZATION - _f your purchased prndu_;tis WcV,bed v_h a polerised power ping, pleaseread tbe
foliowinp instructions. This product is equipped
bladewider than the other). Tlds ping
win fit ldto t_ pewe_oode_o_lyo_e _y. This isa
safety feature, it you are unsble to insert the piug
full)/into the outlet, t_/reversing the piug. ]f the
p_g xhould st_ failto f_ contactyoure_
to
replace your obsolete outldt. Do not defeat the
safety p;_pose of the polarizedping.
- The appliance should be cleaned only
with • polishingcioth or a soft dry cloth. Never
clean w;th furniturewax, benzkle, insecticldeaor
other volatile liquids since they may corrode the
cairned,
hevin_

ANTENNA
LEAD-IN
WF_

DfSCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECtiON 810 - 201
_

one

ahould be

moved with care. Ouick stops, excesaive
force.
and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and
cart combination to overturn.

GROUND

NllENNA
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

FI_.A

POWERSERVICE GROUNDING
ELECll_OOE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in s 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

-Connect

the equipment

and receiver.

into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Information

to User

Alterationor modifications carriedout without appropriateauthorizationmay invalidatethe user'sright to operatethe equipment.

[For Canadian modal]
ThisClassB digitalapparatusmeets all requirementsof the CanadianInterference- CausingEquipmentRegulations.

CONDENSATION
When the unit is broughtintoa warm roomfrom previouslycold conditionsor when the room temperatureis suddenlyincreased,condensation may form insideandthe unitmay not be abMto attainitsfull performance. To preventthis,allowthe unitto standfor aboutan houror raise
the room temperaturegradually.

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 ¢xcitememt your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries
Association's Consumer Electronics Group went 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 distorlion-and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive heating.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level"
adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds "normal" can
actually he 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 inerease 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 level:

Taking a minuteto do thisnow will help to preventhearingdamageor loss in the future. After all, we went youlistening for a lifetime.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime
of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is
often ondetectablc until it is too late, this manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group
recomn_nd you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This
list of sound levels is included for your protection.

Dedbel
Level Example
30
40
50
60
70
80

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 BE DANGEROUS
UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90
100
120
140
180

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

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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I CONTENTS

MAINTENANCE

INSTALLATION .............................................................................
4
MAINTENANCE .............................................................................
4
HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES .......................................................
5
CONNECTIONS .............................................................................
6
FRONT PANEL FACILITIES ............................................................
7
PLAYBACK ..................................................................................
10
SINGLE PLAYBACK ................................................................
10
REWIND AUTOPLAY .............................................................
10
BLANK SKIP ..........................................................................
10
RELAY PLAYBACK .................................................................
10
MUSIC SEARCH .....................................................................
11
RECORDING ................................................................................
12
RECORDING ..........................................................................
12
RECORDING MUTE ...............................................................
12
ERASING A TAPE ...................................................................
12
TAPE COPYING ...........................................................................
13
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................
14
SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................
Back cover

head

Capstan

Pinch roller

Rec/play head

Pinch roller

CLEANING THE HEADS, PINCH ROLLERS
AND CAPSTANS

INSTALLATION
When

installing

the

deck,

avoid

humidity,

and

temperatures

deck

adequate

receives

locations
make

sure

with
that

high
the

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 excessively humid or dusty location. Avoid installing the deck next to
kitchen counters or other locations subject to oily smoke or humidity.

•

If the deck is placed directly on top of an amplifier, it may pick up
humming o_ other noise. Also, if the amplifier generates a large
amount of heat, the deck may malfunction.
If the deck is located near a television set, it may pick up inter

The heeds, pinch rollers and capstans are likely to get dirty
quite easily. If these parts, particularly the heads, get dirty, the
high frequency components of a recording
will not be reproduced end 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 POWERswitch to STANDBY.
2. Pressthe ejectbuttonto open the cassette door.
3, Dipa cleaningswab in cleaningfluidanduse it to wipe the heads.
capstans andpinchmilers.
NOTE:
After cleaningthe headsection,do not loada tape until the cleaning
fluidhas driedcompletely(abouttwo or three minutes).

femnce noise, which will be recorded as a whistling sound on the
tape. If this happens, move the deck further away from the television set or turn the television set off when operating the deck.
•

Capstan

DEMAGNETIZING

THE HEADS

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 tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are
wet a 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 in such a way that they are not likely
to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give
you an electrical shock. Chock the power cord once in a while. When
you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authrized service
center or your dealer for a replacement.

After using the cassette deck for a period of time, the heads will
become magnetized. The same effect will occur if a magnetized
screwdriver, magnet or other magnetized object is brought too
close to the heads. When the heads become magnetized, highfrequency sounds will be lost during recording or playback, and
interference noise may also occur. The heads should he regularly
demagnetized with a head demagnetizer, which can be purchased at
most audio stores.
When demagnetizing the heads, make sure that the POWER switch
of thecassettedeck is set to ON. However, be sure to turn down
the amplifier's
volume control
to Its lower position,
and
disconnect any headphones from their headphones jack. For detailed
instructions,
refer to the operating instructions of the head
demagnetizer.

CLEANING THE FRONT PANEL

Clean the deck regularly with a sof_cloth. If the front panel becomes
soiled, moisten a soft cloth with a weak solution of neutj'al 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 alochol because they wi!l damage the panel finish.

HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES
I
Turn the pencil to take

CHECK CASSE1TE BEFORE USE

Check the following items before loading a cassette tape:

:_r-W'_

Is the tape
cassette?

up the tape slack

loose,

or is some

of the

tape

outside

the

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.

For erasure prevention
remove
Tab for

Are the accidental

SideA
ab for
ide B

Cover prevention
adhesive tape

ecasure

prevention

tal_

intact?

These tabs allow you to prevent important recordings from being
erased accidentally. When the tab on the cassette shell is broken off
(Fig. B), it is not possible to activate the recording function, so valuable recordings will not be erased by mistake.
To rerecord on a cassette whose tab has been broken off, simply
stick a piece of doubled adhesive tape over the hole (Fig. C).
When using lYPE IV (Metal) or TYPE II (H;gWCrO2) tapes, be careful
not to block the sensor holes with the tape (Fig. D, Fig, E), If the
holes ere 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 fop left when the side that you want to protect is
facing you.
When breaking off the tab, do not use a magnetized screwdriver.

AUTOMATIC

TAPE SELECTOR FUNCTION

This cassette deck is equipped with an automatic tape selector
function which utilizes the sensor holes on the tape cassette to
determine the type of tape being used. The deck is then set to
match the tape recording bias and equalization.
Erasure prevention tabs

NOTES:
•

Sensor_holes t

•

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 bilked;

•

otherwise the tape se/sctor mechanism will not function properly.
Do not use TYPE III (FeCr) tapes.

TIPS ON CASSEI"rE TAPES
Do not use ta

Ion

er then

90 minutes

in len

Because over the C-90 tapes are very thin, they can esslty jam in II
the pinch rollers and capstan, and they often are subject to other
prob eros such as rregu ar w nd ng.

Sensor holes
•

•

TYPE II (HigWCrO2) tape

•

Leader tape (which cannot be recorded on) is provided at the beginning of a cassette tape. Let the tape run for about 5 seconds
before starting to record, to allow the leader tape to clear the recording head.
Do not leave a cassette tape exposed to the environment. Store
the cassette in its case after use so that dust and dirt do not adhere to the tape, and so the tape w_ll not get slack. Store tapes in
a location free from magnetism, dust, dirt, oil, heat and humidity.
If cassette tapes are irregularly wound, the tape may get jammed
in the rollers. This can cause damage to both the tape and the
deck. If you are not certain whether the tape is wound evenly,
fast forward or rewind the tape from beginning to end, to make
sure that the tape is properly wound.

CONNECTIONS

Power cord
Remote control cord

:_ecording
connection
cord

Concerning about the remote control cord or CD •
DECK SYNCHRO control
cord, be sure to use the
items inclu-ded
in the
package.

Playback
connection
cord

Ioo o Q"
Stereo Amplifier
CONTROL OUT jack

TAPEREC/PLAY
jacks

•

Before making
or changing
the connections,
switch off the power switch and disconnect
the
power cord from the AC outlet.

•

Read throughthe operating instructionsof the stereo components whichyou intendto connectto this unit.
Make surethat allof the connectionplugsare insertedsecure_,
as improper connectionsmay generate noise.

•

CONNECTING THE RECORDING AND
PLAYBACK CORDS

PIONEER SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL

CONTROL

jack

Use the enclosed Remote Control Cord to connect this jack to the
CONTROL OUT jack of another component which Pears the _ mark
(indicating that it is equipped with PIONEER System Remote Control). You will then be able to operate this unit using the Pioneer system remote control unit. If the remote control unit does not have
separate buttons for deck I and deck II, or a selection button to
choose deck ( 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
Left channel

White plug

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 (OUTPUT) jacks of the deck to the play (input) jacks of the amplifier.
• Connect the plugs properly:
Left channel-- White plug
Right channel -- Red plug

Intermediary jack outputs signals from the CONTROL IN jack of this
unit to the input jack of another unit, Connect this jack to the CONTROL IN jack of another component compatible with Pioneer System Remote Control.

NOTE:
Besure to connectbothof the control cord'splugssecurelyto the
CONTROL IN and CONTROL OUTjacks. Do not connect onlyone
end of the cable.

CONNECTING

THE POWER CORD

Insert the power cord of the cassette deck into the accessory AC
outlet of your amplifier, or into a normal household outlet.

FRONT PANEL FACILITIES

•

IE IrrANDSY.

DECK I

/f the power is turned off while the tape is moving, the cassette
door may remain locked./n this case, turn the power on before
pressing the eject (A) button.

I_1

STANDBY/ON

switch

(U.S.,

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.

Deck I operation
buttons
_1
: Reverse playback
I_
: Forward playback
<1<1
: Fast reverse
•
IH_

Canadian

models)

(_)

DECK

DOLBY*

•

Dolby noise reduction and manufactured underlicense from
DolbyLaboratoriesLicensingCorporation.
"DOLBY", the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
LaboratoriesLicensingCorporation.
Funstlon display
Synchro copy buttons (COPY IIb II1
NORMAL: Normalspeed copy
HIGH
: Double speed copy
Reverse mode switch (REV MODE RELAY/SKIP)
DECK II MS(music search) +,- buttons
DECK II REWIND AUTO PLAY button

NR switch

search)

<1
I_
<_
•

Reverse playback
Forward playback
Fast reverse
Stop
Fast forward

+,- buttons

(B/OFF/C)

0
II

Recording mute
Pause

•

•
®
(_)

O
(_
(_

: Stop
: Fast forward

@ DECK II operation buttons

(_ DECK I REWIND AUTO PLAY button
I MS(music

(A)

If the tape is moving (playback, tape winding, etc.), press
the stop (•) button before pressing this button.
NOTE:

(_) POWER (IlSTANDBY --ON) switch (U,K. model)
POWER

eject button

•

IrrAIMMNy

IPF_d_qOIP//ON

Australian

Illustration shows U.K. model.

: Recording

Recording level control (REC LEVEL)

DECK II eject button (A)
• If the tape is moving (recording, playback: tape winding,
etc.), press the stop (m) button before pressing this button.
NOTE:
/f the power is turned off while the tape is moving, the cassette
door may remain looked, In this case, turn the power on before
pressing the elect (&--)button.

FRONT PANEL FACILITIES

REVERSE MODE SWITCH (REV MODE)
There are three settings:
One way

mode

--_ 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 this position, playback or recording can be
performed on both sides of the tape. When the tape reaches the
end of the first (forward) side, its direction is automatically reversed,
and playback or recording continues on the other (reverse) side.
When it reaches the end of the reverse side. the tape stops automatically (auto stop function). If playback or recording is started from
the reverse side, the tape will stop when it reaches the end of that
side.
Repeat

mode

DOLBY NR

c--._)position

• Dolby NR System
Dolby NR systems are designed to reduce the amount of tape hiss,
mainly in the treble components. During recording, the highpitched
pianissimo sounds which are most characteristic of audible noise are
boosted, and during playback, only these boosted sections are attenuated, so that tape sound is returned to 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 reduces noise in the treble
range, cutting tape hiss and expanding the dynamic range. The Dolby
C-type NR system is even more effective in reducing noise, as it reduces noise from the mid.sage on.
NOTE:
When a tape has been recorded using the Do/by B-type or C-_ype NR
system, make sure that the DOLBY NR switch is set to the same
position during playback.

When the switch is set to this position for playback, both sides of
the tape are played back repeatedly until the stop (i) button is
pressed, or until the tape has been replayed 15 times (32 sides playback). If the pause button is pressed to pause the tape, and then
playback is restarted, the repeat mode starts over from the beginning, and wifl play the tape 15 times (32 sides playback).
When the switch is set to this position for recording, both sides are
recorded and then the tape stops, as described above for the two
way mode.
RELAY PLAY/BLANK SKIP

FUNCTION DISPLAY

]

If Deck I and II are loaded with tapes, each tape will be played using
relay pal/back.
--,.,_----

OPERATION OF DECK I WITH A REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT NOT DESIGNED FOR
DOUBLE DECKS (System remote control)
Selecting

DECK I

In order 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 (i)
button for approximately five seconds. DECK I can now be operated
using the remote control unit, but DECK II cannot.
to DECK II

To restore remote control operation to DECK II, press the stop (e)
button of DECK II while DECK It is in stop mode. DECK II can now
be operated using the remote control unit. Remote control operation can be switched back and forth between decks by pressing
the stop button of the desired DECK while it is in stop mode.

NO TE:
ff a power 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 the above procedure from the beginning,

maim

HIM

Him

DECK I tape transport
• See page 9.

IIII

mode

ilH
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tONI
qe

NHIH
a

Nml

indicators

(_ Synchro copy Indicator (COPY)
indicator lights steadily :
Indicator flashes
:

Cowing at normal speed.
Copylng at double speed.

@ Level meter

(_
Switching

Naae

• The r_ between the " 0 " and " -3 " marks
the reference level for the Dolby NR system.
DECK II tape transport
mode indicators
•

See page 9.

indicates

FRONT PANEL FACILmES
TAPE TRANSPORTATION

MODE

DECK II only

INDICATOR,S

_
Forward mode

Flashing slowl,
Reverse mode

_ayboc_._se
._
_

<_, r_-;I•E_

Recording

r'm-I.

Recording
standby

r_-'l"

_'_]"

The indicatorsshown below indicatethe currenttape transport status of DECK I or DECKI1.
For both DECK i and ii

:- Flashing rapidly

Forward mode
Stop

"_'

Playback

• r'_--_. [_

Reverse mode

mute _
Recording

_]"

.1"_;]•

Fast,orword_:÷
,\tll/io

Fast reverse

%_ll/

-_],,
,.,,

Forward

_].

_, ,_-':/

music search

Reverse ,_: $_=_ _
•

music search

-'_

".=

i , _
%

,_.

Io /,,,"

PLAYBACK
SINGLE PLAYBACK (Either DECK I or
DECK II)
2
n '_'_m

1.
2.

1
1.
2.

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,

o_e

RELAY PLAYBACK

L___/

15)

(1)

Load a prerecorded tape in DECK I or II.
Set the DOLBY NR switch,
• Always set the switchto the same positionthat was used
for recording.
Set the REV MODE switch (see page 8).
Set the stereo amplifier for tape playback.
Press the playback II_ or <1) button of either DECK I
or II.

3.
4.
5.

To stop playback temporarily(DECK
II only)
Press the pause (11)button.
• To resume playback, either press the pause (11}button again, or
press the playback (_ or 4) button.

To stop playback
Pressthe stop (i) button.

NOTE:
When the play button (forward) is pressed during fast forward, the
unit will play back in the reverse direction, and then play back in the
forward direction. (vice versa for reverse)
Example: When I_ is pressed during fast forward:
Fast
forward

-._

stop

--_

Reverse
pley
(0.5
seconds)

REWIND AUTOPLAY

stop

--_

Load prerecorded tapes in DECK I and DECK II.
Set the DOLBY NR switch.
• Alwaysset the switchto the same positionsthat was
used for recording.
3. Set the REV MODE switch to cz._ (See table entitled
"PLAYBACK SEQUENCE WITH REV MODE SWITCH
SETTING" on this page).
4, Set the stereo amplifier for tape playback.
5, Press the playback (ib or <) button of the deck that
will start to play first.
• When the tape in onedeck ends, the other deckautomaticallybegins playback.
• To cancel relayplayback,pressthe stop(11)button.
NOTES:
•
•

•

Relay playback can begin from either DECK I or DECK II.
The tape in the idle deck can be replaced during foley playback
mode, allowing many tapes to be played back oontinuousiy. This
is a convenient feature for parties, background music, etc.
When this mode is selected, of the 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
temporerily(Dack
II only)
Press the pause (11)button.
• To resume playback, either press the pause (11)button again, or
press the playback (1_ or <1)button.

To stop playback
Pressthe stop (ll) burtonof the operatingdeck.

Forward
play

]

Rewind autopiay engaged when the REWIND AUTO PLAY button is
pressed.
Playback starts automatically when the tape is rewound completely.

PLAYBACK SEQUENCE WITH REV MODE SWITCH
SETnNG
The playback sequence depends on the setting of the REV MODE
switch and on which playback (1_ or _1) button is pressed first. The
playback sequence for each possible selection is shown below.
*2 In the repeat ( _
forward direction,

BLANK SKIP
REV MODE

This function allows you to skip unrecorded portions of the tape during playback.
Set the REV MODE switch to _--o.
NOTES:
•
•

When the REVMODEswitch
is set to the c",__position,
the
relay mode will be selected.
When this mode is selected, if the tape deck encounters an
unrecorded portion of tape more than t5 seconds in length, it will
fast forward the tape until it encounters another recorded portion,
and resume playback from that point.

) mode, relay playback always begins from the

I I:> : DECK I forward playback
I <1 : DECK I reverse playback
II I> : DECK II forward playback
II <1 : DECK II reverse playback
_o : Auto-reverse function
--_ : Relay
REV
MODE
switch

Starting
olayback
button

Other
deck
mode

Playback sequence

c'.._

DECK I1_

Ib- ,_1<_,'11 t>. ,_,fl <1',_.1I> _,1_...
15 times relay (32 sides playback)

_',-_

DECK I.<

I<:1-_ II _.=11 <1 -_ I I>ool <1 -_ III:>...
15 times relay (31 sides playback)

DECK liP-

lid _=11
<_-_1 Do= I .<_'11 I> =41 -_1<1 --- II €>-.II...
15 times relay (31 sides playback)

PLAYBACK
Selecting songs during skip operations

MUSIC SEARCH
(Skipping forward or backward to playback a desired selection)
The music search function detects blanks (longer than 4 seconds)
between selections, advances the tape in the forward or reverse direction to find the beginning of the desired selection and auto
matically starts playback.
It can find a selection located up to 15 selections before or after the
present position.

To change songs to be skipped, press the MS + and MS - buttons
during skip operations.
Example: When selecting the 5th song by pressing the MS + button
in the forward direction:
When MS + is pressed : The 6th song is selected.
When MS - is pressed : The 4th song is selected.
•

During forward playback
When you wish to locate a future song, press the MS+ button as
many times as the number of songs to be skipped. When you wish
to listen to the song currently being played from the beginning, press
the MS- button once. To return to s previously played song, press
the MS- button as many times as the number of songs to be
skipped, plus one.

During reverse playback
When you wish to locate a future song, press the MS+ button as
many times as the number of songs to be skipped. When you wish
to listen to the song currently being played from the beginning, press
the MS- button once. To return to a previously played song, press
the MS- button as many times as the number of songs to be
skipped plus one.

If the button is pressed more times than the number of
selections recorded on the tape, forward search will continue
on the opposite side, but reverse search will stop at the tape
end.

NOTES:
/n the following circumstances, the music search function may be
unable to properly detect blanks between selections; this is not,
however, a sign of a malfunction with the unit.
• When using a tape with blanks between selections less than 4
seconds long.
• When listening to tapes with long low-levelintervals,
like classical
music, or with sound breaks several seconds long within selections.
•
•

When listening to recorded conferences or talk shows, where
sound is intermittent.
When using tapes with noise in the blanks between selection.

How

From the stop mode
Pressthe MS+ or - button to pedorm music searchas mentioned
above.

Selections

are counted

When starting the music search operation from the middle of a selection and spec_/ing "1 st previous selection," playback will return
to the beginning of the present selection. To return to selections
further back, count one extra selection.

Display the number of songs skipped.
The level meter will blinkto displaythe numberof songsskipped,

Search (+)

Search (-)
1

___ .. =1==J==1=J= =1==.
--"=-=---i==1=-i==i==1---m

Skipped 2 songs

3rd selection
(2 selections
before)

Example:
Skipped 1 song

1st selection

/
IHilI_ZoBOHO

(present
se ection)
I

2nd selection
(last selection)

I
/

2nd se ection
1st selection
',next
I
3rd selection
_election)
|
|

IHO0000HOOlO BOOHOO
NNNI

lUlil

0ggg0NgO
1ogggg gBDgwggggggBonnnnnml10Ng

algal

ggOOOODO'_liintTrnanmg
ggooggB
HUgO aNN

mllln

mgDw mBw

HNII

ilSSl

iWOiO OOWoogg
oogooo00
nnnnaam_lNNiill

iNlall

00OH
nnnnmamlnlnOO0ODWU
OOgOgO0O._aNil

_Bl_

BWBB aliBI

0111110000
Inmg0

|nlmn

0000111111
|U0

||'_[_11111111

Playback (l_) ___.

A
Present position

HNlll

Sldpped 10 songs

Skipped 15 songs

I RECORDING
NOTES:

RECORDING (Deck II only)
2

•

4
•

11,.IEIBI.,
ro

,I Z I..

- n_

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.

RECORDING MUTE

76
1.
2.
3.

4.
5.

6,
7.

Load a tape for recording in Deck II.
Set the DOLBY NR switch.
Set the REV MODE switch.
• To record on one side only, set the switch to the 7
position,To recordon both sides,set the switch to the
position,
Press the recording (o) button.
Prepare the audio source from which you wish to
record. Turn on the stereo amplifier and prepare it
for playback of the desired audio source.
Adjust the recording level. For details, see "ADJUSTING THE RECORDING LEVEL" below.
Press the playback (ib or <1) button or the pause (11)
button to begin recording.
• When recordingon both sides, press the )- button, If the
<1 buttonis pressed, recordingwill stop afteronly oneside
is recorded.

Use this function to create the 4.5-second blanks needed for proper
operation of the music search function.
• Press the recording mute (0) button during recording and the
deck will create a blank space by recording a section which
contains no signal for approximately 4.5 seconds. The deck will
then enter recording standby mode.
• To create a blank which is more than 4,5 seconds long, hold the
button down for the desired length of time. When the button is
released, the deck will enter recording standby mode.
• Toreaumerecordlng. pressthepaoae(u)buttonortheptayback
(_ or ,11)button.

ERASING A TAPE

To erase the recorded contents of a tape, load the tape in DECK II
and follow the procedure below.

To stop recording temporarily
Press the pause (11)button.
• To resume recording, ehher press the pause (11)button again, or
press the p_syback (IP or
En

1.
2.
3.

Set the REC LEVEL €ontrol to the MIN position.
Press tho recording (o} button.
Prsos the plsyba©k (1_ or <) button or the pause (11)
button.

TAPE COPYING (from DECK I to DECK II)
4

•
•

To stop copying
Pressthe stop(11)buttonof eitherdeck.Bothdeckswillstop_

The tape copying function permits you to copy the contents of a
tape fmornDECK I to Deck II.
The SYNCHRO COPY button is used to select either normal
speed copying, or high-speed copying (copying at twice the normal playback speed).

1. Load a tape for playback into DECK I and a tape for recording into Deck II,
2. Set the REV MODE switch.
3. Set the tape transport direction.
• Tape copyingis alwaysperformed in the directionindicatedby
the tape transport indicator( <3 or C>). To changethis direction,pressthe desiredplaybackbutton(1_or <1),then immediately pressthe stop (n) bu_on.
4. Press the SYNCHRO COPY button to select either
NORMAL or HIGH speed.
NORMAL : Tape copyingat normalspeed allows listen during
playback(COPYindicatorlights steadily).
HIGH :
Tape copying at double speed (COPY indicator
flashes). Playbackwill stillaudible.

NOTES:
• ThetspQ_DECK#w#lbocopladlnthessmetyp_ofDOLBY
NR (B/C/ as DECK I's tape, regardless of Its own setting.
Whon listening to the copied trope, set the DOLBY NR (B/C)
to the lype ussd for recording.
• If a nearby television set is on while high-speed copying is being
performed, a high-pitched interference sound may be heard on
the tape. In this case, either use the normal speed copying function, or turn off the television.
• During high-speed copying, none of the operation buttons wi//
function except for the stop Jl) button.
•
•
•

•

Duringnormalspeedcopying,
therecordingmutefO)and
pause
(ll)buttons of deck II also function.
Tape copying is cence//ed when either of the two tapes reaches
the end. Therefore it is advisable to use tapes of the same length.
The sound quality of the copied tape will be somewhat less than
the original. Therefore when making more than one copy, always
record from the original tape (do not make a copy of a copy).
The recording level adjustment is not necessary during tape copying.

TROUBLESHOOTING
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 exemising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authodzed service center or your dealer to
carry out repair work.

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

POWER
Cannot turn power on.

•
•

The power plug is disconnected.
The component (stereo amplifier, audio timer, etc.)
to which the power cord is connected is off.

•
•

Connect the power plug.
Turn the stereo amplifier or audio timer on.

The door does not open.

•
•

Thedeck is not in stop mode (tape is moving).
Power was turnedoff with the tape moving,

•
•

Press the stop (11)button.
Turn power on.

The door does not close.

•

The cassette is not property loaded.

•

Reinsert the cassette.

•

The tape is completely wound.

•

The tape is slack.

•
•
•

Ray back in the opposite direction.
Rewind the tape.
Take up the slack (see page 5).

•
•

The tape is blank.
The tape head is dirty.

•
•

Replace the blank tape with a recorded one.
Clean the heads (see page 4),

•
•
•

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 input selector correctly.
Turn the amplifier volume control up.
Connect securely (see page 6).

•

The cassette erasure prevention tabs are broken.

•

Replace the cassette with one whose
intact.

•

Cover the hole over the tab (see page 5).

Turn REC LEVEL control up (see page 12).
Set the amplifier recording
output selector correctS.
Check connections (see page 6).

Record in the opposite direction.
Rewind the tape.
Take up the slack (see page 5).

CASSE'R'E DOOR

PLAYBACK
Immediately stops.

The level meter
work.

does not

No sound.

RECORDING
The recording indicator
does not light up.

The level meter
work,

does not

•

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.

•

Immediately

stops.

tabs are

•

The tape is completely wound.

•

The tape is slack.

•
•
•

Cannot record.

•

The head is dirty.

•

Clean the head (see page 4).

No sound.

•

Connection problems (wrong connection, cord removed, poor contact, broken wire.)

•

Check that the recording and playback connection
cords are connected correctly (see page 6).
Set the amplifier selector correctly.

•
REC LEVEL control does
not function,

•

The tape is being copied.

•

When recording is finished, REC LEVEL control will
function.

TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
POOR SOUND
Unstable
sound.

Cause

Remedy

QUALrrY

or interrupted

No high frequencies.

•
•

The head, pinch milers end capstans ere dirty.
The tape is not uniformly wound.

•
•

Clean (see page 4}.
Completely fast-forward or rewind the tape.

•

A tape recorded without Dolby NR is being played
back with the DOLBY NR switch in the B or C position.
The head is dirty.

•

Set the DOLBY NR switch to OFF.

•

Clean the head (see page 4).

•
High frequencies are
emphasized,

•

A Dolby NR-encoded tape is being played back with
the DOLBY NR switch in the OFF position.

•

Set DOLBY NR (B/C) switch to the same position
used for recording.

Sound from previous
recordings remains when
rerecording a tape.

•

The head is dirty.

•

Clean the head (see page 4).

Recording level is too high.

•

The recorded signal itself is distorted.
The hoed is dirty.

•
•

Turn REC LEVEL control down when recording
(see page 12).
Replace the cassette.
Clean the heed (see page 4).

•
•

Replace the cassette.
Check connections (see page 6).

•

Turn REC LEVEL control up when recording (see
page 12).
Clean the heed (see page 4).
Demagnetize with a head demagnetizer (see page
4).

The sound is distorted.

O
O

Too much noise.

O
e

o
o

High noise tape is being used.
Incomplete insertion of a connection
contact.
Recording level is too low.

cord. poor

The head Is dirty.
The head is magnetized.

•
•

•

Use a tape with blanks more than 4 seconds long.

•

Connect the control cord (see page 6).

OTHERS
The music search function
does not work.

•

Blanks between
long.

selections are less than 4 seconds

Cannot use the remote
control system.

•

The control cord is not connected.

Abnormal functioning of this unit may be caused by static electricity,
or other external interference. To restore norms/operation, turn the
power off and then on again, or unplug the AC power cord and then
plug it in again.

SPECIFICATIONS
System ......................................................
4-track. 2-channel stereo
Heads"Hard Permalloy" recording/playback head x 1
"Hard Permalloy" p_ayback head x 1
"Ferrite" erasing head x 1
Motor ................................................................
DC senlo motor x 2
Wow and Flutter .....................................................
0.09% (WRMS)
==0.19% (DIN)
Fast Winding Time ............. Approximately 100 seconds (C-60 tape)
Frequency Response
-20 dB recording:
TYPE IV (Metal)tape .........................................
20 to 16,500 Hz
TYPE 11(High/CrOz) tape ...................................
20 to 16,000 Hz
TYPE t (Normal) tape .........................................
20 to 16,000 Hz
Signal-tcPNoise Ratio
Dolby NR OFF ..................................................
More than 57 dB
Noise Reduction Effect
DolL),/B-type NR ON ........................ More than 10 d8 (at 5 kHz)
Dolby C-type NR ON ........................ More than 19 d8 (at 5 kHz)
Harmonic Distortion ..........................................
No more than 0.8%
(at -4 dB: 160 nwb/m)
Input (Sensitivity)
LINE (INPUT) .......................... 100 mV (Input impedance 68 k.G0
Output (Reference level)
LINE (OUTPUT) ....................... 0.5 V (Output impedance 1.9 k.Q)

Miscellaneous
Power Requirements
U.K. and Australian models .......... AC 220 - 230 volts, 50/60 Hz
U.S. and Canadian models .......................... AC 120 volts, 60 Hz
Power Consumption .................................................................
16W
Dimensions ....:...._ .........................
Weight (without pecl_age)

420 (W) x 125 (H) x 250 (D) mm

16 - 9/16 (W) x 4 - 7/8 (H) x 9 - 13116 (D)

U.K. and Australian models ........... _...................................
3.9 kg
(81b 10oz)
U.S. and Canadian models

................................................

3.8 kg
(8 Ib 6 oz)

Accessories
Operatinginstructions.................................................................... 1
Connectioncordwith pin plugs...................................................... 2
Ell Remotecontrolcord ................................................................. 1

NOTE:
Specih_ations and design subject to possible modifications
notice, due to improvements.

without

Subfunctlons
• Automatic reverse
•
•

DOLBY B/C type NR
Music search over ±15 selections

•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Synchronized copy start
High-speed and normal-speed copy (DECK I --_ DECK II)
Relay playback/blank skip
Peak level meter with peak-hold function
Automatic space recording mute
Automatic tape selector
m System remote control available
Rewind _Auto play

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