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POWER-CORD CAUTION
Hendle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging tim 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, s piece of furni-
ture, etc., on _e power cord, or pinch the cord, Never make a knot in b_e 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. Check 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.
CONTENTS
INSTALLATION ........................................................ 4
MAINTENANCE ....................................................... 5
HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES ............................... 6
CONNECTIONS ....................................................... 7
FRONT PANEL FACILITIES ..................................... 8
PLAYBACK ............................................................. 11
SINGLE PLAYBACK ......................................... 11
BLANK SKIP ..................................................... 11
RELAY PLAYBACK .......................................... 12
MUSIC SEARCH .............................................. 13
RECORDING ........................................................... 14
RECORDING ..................................................... 14
RECOROING MUTE ......................................... 14
ERASING A TAPE ............................................ 14
TAPE COPYING ..................................................... 15
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 16
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................... Back cover
4
INSTALLATION
When installing the daek. avoid locations With high
temperatures or humidity, and maim sum that
the deck receives adequate ventihttlon.
• Do not install the deck in locations subject to di-
rect sunlight, or near a space heater or other heat-
ing device, as this may cause damage to the fin-
Ish or internsl parts.
• Malfunctions may also result if the deck is in-
stalled in an excessively humid or dusty location.
Avoid installing the deck next to kitchen counters
or other locations subJect to oily smoke or humid-
_y.
• If the deck is placed directly on top of an amplifier,
it may pick up humming or other noise, Also, if
the amplifier generates a large amount of heat,
the deck may malfunction.
• If the deck is located near a televisiou set, it may
pick up inter ference 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,
• Do not place e cloth over the deck, or block the
ventilation slots in eny way. The ventilation slots
on this deck are necessary to keep Internal parts
cool. If they are blocked, the deck may malfunc-
tion.