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Track System | 4-track, 2-channel stereo |
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Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.8% |
Output | 0.5V (line) |
Type | Double Cassette Deck |
Motor | DC Servo Motor |
The serial number is on the rear panel and should be recorded for security.
Explains the lightning flash with arrowhead and exclamation point symbols for user safety.
Regular cleaning of heads, pinch rollers, and capstans is recommended for optimal sound reproduction.
Heads can become magnetized, losing high-frequency sounds; periodic demagnetization is advised.
The front panel can be cleaned with a soft cloth, possibly dampened with neutral detergent.
Essential checks before loading a cassette tape include tape slack and intactness of accidental erasure prevention tabs.
The deck uses sensor holes on cassettes to automatically set tape bias and equalization for optimal recording.
Advice includes leader tape usage, proper storage, avoiding C-120 tapes, and checking tape winding.
Connect the TAPE jacks of the amplifier to the LINE jacks of the cassette deck for recording and playback.
Enables synchronized recording from a Pioneer CD player using a dedicated control cord.
Connects to compatible Pioneer components for system-wide remote operation.
Connect the power cord to an AC outlet, either on an amplifier or a household outlet.
Controls power to the deck; standby mode maintains a low power flow.
Button to open the cassette door; requires stopping tape movement first.
Includes playback, reverse playback, fast forward/rewind, and stop for Deck I.
Jack for connecting headphones, allowing private listening.
Adjusts the input signal level for recording to prevent distortion or low output.
Controls for playback, reverse playback, fast forward/rewind, recording mute, and pause for Deck II.
Button to open the cassette door for Deck II; requires stopping tape movement.
Selects playback mode: one-way, two-way, or repeat/relay playback.
Enables continuous playback or recording of both sides of a tape.
Automatically rewinds and plays back a tape after it reaches the end.
Automatically selects the best Dolby NR system for playback of tapes with unclear recording conditions.
Expands high and low frequency levels to improve sound quality on tapes with poor recordings.
Explains the various indicators on the front panel, such as tape counter, Dolby NR, and FLEX status.
Details Dolby NR for noise reduction and HX PRO for improved recording headroom.
Displays the current tape transport mode for both decks, including playback, rewind, and search.
Explains the tape counter and time counter functions and how to reset them.
Describes how to play back a prerecorded tape on either deck individually.
Allows continuous playback by automatically switching between DECK I and DECK II.
Skips unrecorded portions of a tape during playback.
Details playback sequences based on REV MODE switch settings and button presses.
Allows skipping forward or backward to find desired selections based on blank spaces.
Step-by-step guide for recording audio onto a tape in Deck II.
Creates short blank spaces required for the music search function.
Instructions on how to erase recorded content from a tape.
Guidance on setting the optimal recording level for good signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range.
Describes synchronized recording from a CD player to a cassette deck.
Troubleshooting steps for issues related to the power not turning on.
Solutions for problems with the cassette door not opening or closing properly.
Troubleshooting for playback issues like stopping immediately or no sound.
Solutions for recording indicator not lighting up or level meter not working.
Addresses issues like unstable sound, no high frequencies, or distorted sound.
Solutions for music search, remote control, CD DECK SYNCHRO, and CD SYNC indicator issues.
Technical specifications for the system, heads, motor, and performance metrics.
Covers power requirements, consumption, dimensions, weight, accessories, and notes.
Lists the various functions and features of the cassette deck.
Instructions for setting the demonstration mode on specific models.
Instructions for setting the demonstration mode on a specific model.