Pioneer CT-S430S 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
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral
| 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-S430S Specifications

General

Type	Cassette Deck
Track System	4-track, 2-channel stereo
Signal to Noise Ratio (Dolby C)	78 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.8%
Frequency Response (Metal Tape)	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Wow and Flutter (WRMS)	0.09% (WRMS)
Output	0.5V
Dolby	B, C
Inputs	1 x RCA
Power Supply	220-230V

Summary

Installation Guide

Condensation Prevention

Explains condensation formation and how to prevent it.

Maintenance Procedures

Cleaning Tape Path Components

Details how to clean essential tape path components like heads.

Head Demagnetization

Explains the need for and process of head demagnetization.

Front Panel Cleaning

Provides instructions for cleaning the unit's exterior.

Handling Cassette Tapes

Cassette Preparation Checklist

Lists checks to perform on a cassette before loading.

Automatic Tape Selector

Describes the automatic tape type detection feature.

Cassette Tape Usage Tips

Offers advice on tape handling and selection.

Connections and Setup

Connecting Audio Equipment

Details connecting amplifier audio jacks and system remote control.

CD Deck Synchro Recording

Explains how to connect for synchronized CD recording.

Power and Memory Functions

Covers power cord connection, last memory, and wake-up playback.

Front Panel Facilities

Power and Operation Controls

Covers power switch, eject, and tape operation buttons.

Display and Indicators

Details the function display and associated indicators.

Audio and Connection Ports

Covers audio controls and the headphones jack.

FLEX (1/f) System

Explains the Frequency Level Expander System.

Auto BLE Tuning System

Details the automatic tape tuning system.

Dolby NR & Dolby HX PRO

Explains Dolby Noise Reduction and HX PRO systems.

Two Mode Counter

Explains the tape and time counter modes.

Playback Operations

Music Search Function

Details how to search for desired selections on tape.

Selection Counting Method

Explains how the counter tracks selections during search.

Recording Functions

Erasure Prevention Tabs

Explains the function of tape erasure prevention tabs.

Balancing Recording Level

How to adjust left/right channel balance.

Adjusting Recording Level

Guides on setting optimal recording volume.

Recording Mute Feature

Explains creating short blanks for music search.

Erasing a Tape

Procedure for deleting recorded content from tape.

Super Auto BLE Operation

Details the Super Auto BLE tuning operation.

CD Deck Synchro Recording

How to perform synchronized recording from a CD player.

Troubleshooting Guide

Technical Specifications