Pioneer CT-S330 User Manual

Operating
Instructions
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P5550
STEREO CASSETTE DECK
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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 ina
safe place for future reference.
In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug
and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in
the explanatory drawings. However, the method of con-
necting and operating the unit is the same.
WARNING: To prEvENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZ-
ARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
“This product complies with the Radio Interference require-
ments of the EC (European Community) Directive 87/308/EEC.”
[IMPORTANT 1
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, 00
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
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| teangie, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
| uninsulated “dangerous voltage’’ within the product's
| enclosure that may be of sutficient magnitude to constitute
[ a risk of electric shock te persons,
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The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not
be inserted into any 13 amp socket as this ca asuit
in electric shock. The plug or adaptor or the distribu:
tion panet should be provided with 5 amp fuse. As the
colours of the wires in the mains lead of this ap-
IMPORTANT 2
FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM pliance may not correspond with coloured markings
ow identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as fol-
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in lows:
accordance with the following code:
blue neutral
brown live
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
1 the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket The wire which is coloured brown must be connected
outlets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
fitted. coioured red.
Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal of a
three pin plug
NOTE
After replacing or changing 0 fuse, the fuse cover in the
plug must be replaced with a fuse cover which
corresponds to the colour of the insert in the base of
the plug or the word that is embdssed on the hase of
the plug, and the appliance must not be used without a
fuse cover. If lost, replacement fuse covers can be
obtained from your dealer.
Only 5 A tuses approved by B.S. or A.S.T.A. to 8.5
1362 should be
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The Art of Entertainment

Pioneer CT-S330 Specifications

General

Track System	4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape Speed	4.76 cm/s
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.8%
Playback	Yes
Recording	Yes
Type	Cassette Deck
Tape Type	Type I, Type II, Type IV
Frequency Response (Metal Tape)	20 Hz - 18 kHz
Frequency Response (Normal Tape)	20Hz to 16kHz
Inputs	Line In (RCA)
Outputs	RCA

Summary

Important Safety Information 1

Important Safety Information 2

For Use in the United Kingdom

Specific instructions for using the cassette deck in the United Kingdom, covering power cord and plug connections.

Maintenance Procedures

Cleaning Heads, Pinch Roller, and Capstan

Procedure for cleaning the tape path components to ensure optimal playback and recording quality.

Demagnetizing the Heads

Explanation of why and how to demagnetize the recording/playback heads to prevent sound deterioration.

Connections and Cabling

Connecting Recording and Playback Cords

Guidance on connecting amplifier audio input/output jacks to the cassette deck's TAPE jacks.

CD Deck Synchro Recording

How to connect the deck to a compatible Pioneer CD player for synchronized recording.

Pioneer System Remote Control

Front Panel Facilities

Power Standby/On Switch

Explanation of the power switch function and standby mode operation.

Operation Buttons

FLEX Button

Dolby NR Button

CD Deck Synchro Recording Button

Super Auto BLE Button

Recording Level Control

Function Display

Detailed explanation of the indicators and segments within the deck's function display.

Two Mode Counter

Playback Operation

Music Search Function

How to use the music search feature to find and play specific selections on a tape.

Improving High Frequency Sound

Recording Operation

Erasure Prevention Tabs

Adjusting the Recording Level

Guide to setting the optimal recording level for good signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range.

Recording Mute Function

Troubleshooting Guide