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STEREO DOUBLE CASSETrE DECK

CT-W205R

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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 fin-

ished 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 connect-

ing and operating the unit is the same.

WARNING:To PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS-

TURE.

THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED I

AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT

FROM MA NS POWER N THE STANDBY POS T ON.

product

This complieswith the Low Voltage Directive{73/23/I

EEC),EMC Directives(89/336/EEC,92/31/EEC}and CEMarking

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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear

panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed war-

rent,/card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your secu-

rity.

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IMPORTANT 1

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_:uil=tml triangle, is intended to _ 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

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CAUTION

CALI'nON:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR SACK), NO USER-SER-

VICEABLE PARTS INSIOE. REFER SESVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PESSONNEL

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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,.

Summary of content (16 pages)

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STEREO DOUBLE CASSETrE DECK CT-W205R Ill_ I_,c] w m _,,- I-jol-li:i:i:i • 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.
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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.
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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.
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J I CONTENTS MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION ............................................................................. 4 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................. 4 HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES ....................................................... 5 CONNECTIONS ............................................................................. 6 FRONT PANEL FACILITIES ............................................................ 7 PLAYBACK ..............................
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I HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES I Turn the pencil to take I 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.
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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.
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES i • 0 IE IrrANDSY. DECK I 0 /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.
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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.
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I 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" E_ _'_]" 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/ -_],,
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PLAYBACK SINGLE PLAYBACK (Either DECK I or DECK II) 2 n '_'_m q I 1. 2. et il I 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, 3 o_e in RELAY PLAYBACK 5 I L___/ I 15) II I (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.
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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.
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I RECORDING NOTES: I RECORDING (Deck II only) 2 3 • 4 • r 11,.IEIBI., ro -- ,I Z I.. el - n_ I 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.
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TAPE COPYING (from DECK I to DECK II) 4 1 • • To stop copying Pressthe stop(11)buttonof eitherdeck.Bothdeckswillstop_ 2 1 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.
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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.
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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).
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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 .............