Service Manual
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...FL display example 1 (The state of DECK I or II). If "CD SYNC"...DECK I and DECK II into the STOP mode and press the TIME/COUNT key of DECK I, RESET key of DECK I and PAUSE key of DECK II all together. (Refer to DECK...Deck II Display) (The mechanism will operate even in the "no half on the deck...Tape speed adjustment mode • During play (except during the assist), the speed can be turned on the Deck...No. (Deck II Display) Key Input... play can be played at tape end for Deck I . • Auto stop...Deck I (HALF) Deck II (HALF) 2 FL display Fig. 2 FL display example 2 (The state ...
...FL display example 1 (The state of DECK I or II). If "CD SYNC"...DECK I and DECK II into the STOP mode and press the TIME/COUNT key of DECK I, RESET key of DECK I and PAUSE key of DECK II all together. (Refer to DECK...Deck II Display) (The mechanism will operate even in the "no half on the deck...Tape speed adjustment mode • During play (except during the assist), the speed can be turned on the Deck...No. (Deck II Display) Key Input... play can be played at tape end for Deck I . • Auto stop...Deck I (HALF) Deck II (HALF) 2 FL display Fig. 2 FL display example 2 (The state ...
Service Manual
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...mode. • TEST mode setting. 1. XI X2 CI VR852 VR851 Fig. 5-2 Adjusting points 11 CT-W504R 5. Press the TIME/COUNT and RESET keys of DECK I at the same time. Open the doors of DECK I XI IC501 VR80I BIAS AdJ 8451 cWro TP11 A m Lch Rch L452 VR651 VR652 PB LEVEL ...other door is pressed. 3. At this adjustment in Fig. 5-1 Then, erect the front panel assembly vertically. Deckl eNtl VR101 Deck! Tape Speed Adjustment and Check No. VRIO3 DVeRcIk012 3 Deck! The speed becomes normal when the PLAY key is pressed, and double when the FF key is within 15mm. To cancel...
...mode. • TEST mode setting. 1. XI X2 CI VR852 VR851 Fig. 5-2 Adjusting points 11 CT-W504R 5. Press the TIME/COUNT and RESET keys of DECK I at the same time. Open the doors of DECK I XI IC501 VR80I BIAS AdJ 8451 cWro TP11 A m Lch Rch L452 VR651 VR652 PB LEVEL ...other door is pressed. 3. At this adjustment in Fig. 5-1 Then, erect the front panel assembly vertically. Deckl eNtl VR101 Deck! Tape Speed Adjustment and Check No. VRIO3 DVeRcIk012 3 Deck! The speed becomes normal when the PLAY key is pressed, and double when the FF key is within 15mm. To cancel...
Service Manual
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... and "FIX PRO"are left in the positions indicated. Recording bias adjustment. 3. NOTE: This unit has an automatic tape selection feature. Turn power on allow the deck to the OUTPUT terminals. 6. Level meter check. CT-W5O4R 5.2 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS Adjustment Conditions 1. Bias oscillator adjustment. 2. When adjusting, pay carefull attention to the type of the...
... and "FIX PRO"are left in the positions indicated. Recording bias adjustment. 3. NOTE: This unit has an automatic tape selection feature. Turn power on allow the deck to the OUTPUT terminals. 6. Level meter check. CT-W5O4R 5.2 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS Adjustment Conditions 1. Bias oscillator adjustment. 2. When adjusting, pay carefull attention to the type of the...
Service Manual
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...the 315 Hz signal. Remarks 13 CT-W504R PLAYBACK SECTION 1. PLAY 2. Adjustment value -8.7 dBV Remarks Remarks RECORDING SECTION 1. REC Record the 315 Hz and 10 kHz signals at -20 dBV input level and playback. (STD-631 or STD-632) Deck II VR651(Lch) VR652(Rch) ...dB when compared with great care. Mode Input signal & test tape Adjustment location Measuring location Play the-315 Hz/0 dB Deck II VR 103 (Lch) VR 104 (Rch) 1. No. PLAY section of STD-331E test tape. Deck I ) or VR103, 104 (Deck II) to become under bias by checking the distortion rate. ...
...the 315 Hz signal. Remarks 13 CT-W504R PLAYBACK SECTION 1. PLAY 2. Adjustment value -8.7 dBV Remarks Remarks RECORDING SECTION 1. REC Record the 315 Hz and 10 kHz signals at -20 dBV input level and playback. (STD-631 or STD-632) Deck II VR651(Lch) VR652(Rch) ...dB when compared with great care. Mode Input signal & test tape Adjustment location Measuring location Play the-315 Hz/0 dB Deck II VR 103 (Lch) VR 104 (Rch) 1. No. PLAY section of STD-331E test tape. Deck I ) or VR103, 104 (Deck II) to become under bias by checking the distortion rate. ...
Service Manual
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No. PLAY Record the above signal onto the STD-810 test tape, and playback. Level Meter Check No. Remarks 14 CT-W504R 3. REC PAUSE Input signal & test tape Apply a 315 Hz/0 dBV signal to the Line Input terminals. Deck II VR321 (Lch) VR322 (Rch) 3. Check 4. REC/ PLAY Record the above signal onto the STD-821...
No. PLAY Record the above signal onto the STD-810 test tape, and playback. Level Meter Check No. Remarks 14 CT-W504R 3. REC PAUSE Input signal & test tape Apply a 315 Hz/0 dBV signal to the Line Input terminals. Deck II VR321 (Lch) VR322 (Rch) 3. Check 4. REC/ PLAY Record the above signal onto the STD-821...
Service Manual
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... control (REC LEVEL) DECK II operation buttons Reverse playback (CT-W504R/CT-W404R) : Po-ward playback : Fast eeverse/music search : Stop : Fast forward/music search : Recording mute • Pause • : Recording g) DECK II eject button (A.) • If the tape is moving (recording, playback, tape winding, etc. . press the stop (t buttor before pressirg this button. PIONEER MR. =Mt 4/111...
... control (REC LEVEL) DECK II operation buttons Reverse playback (CT-W504R/CT-W404R) : Po-ward playback : Fast eeverse/music search : Stop : Fast forward/music search : Recording mute • Pause • : Recording g) DECK II eject button (A.) • If the tape is moving (recording, playback, tape winding, etc. . press the stop (t buttor before pressirg this button. PIONEER MR. =Mt 4/111...
Service Manual
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...; DECK SYNCHRO recording capability (CT-W504R only) • Peak level meter with peak-hold function • Automatic space recording mute • Automatic tape selector • System remote control available (CT-W504R/CT-W404R/CT- W204: Australian models) • 2-mode electronic 4-digit twin tape counter • Headphone jack (CT-W504R only) • FLEX system (CT-W504R only) • Rewind-Auto play (CT-W404R/CT...
...; DECK SYNCHRO recording capability (CT-W504R only) • Peak level meter with peak-hold function • Automatic space recording mute • Automatic tape selector • System remote control available (CT-W504R/CT-W404R/CT- W204: Australian models) • 2-mode electronic 4-digit twin tape counter • Headphone jack (CT-W504R only) • FLEX system (CT-W504R only) • Rewind-Auto play (CT-W404R/CT...
Operating Instructions
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... ...FRONT PANEL FACILITIES ...PLAYBACK ...SINGLE PLAYBACK ...BLANK SKIP ...RELAY PLAYBACK ...MUSIC SEARCH ...RECORDING ...RECORDING ...RECORDING MUTE ...ERASING A TAPE ...CD • DECK SYNCHRO RECORDING (CT-W504R only) ...TAPE COPYING ...TROUBLESHOOTING ...SPECIFICATIONS ... Malfunctions may pick up humming or other heating device, as a whistling sound on top of time, the heads will become magnetized, highfrequency ...
... ...FRONT PANEL FACILITIES ...PLAYBACK ...SINGLE PLAYBACK ...BLANK SKIP ...RELAY PLAYBACK ...MUSIC SEARCH ...RECORDING ...RECORDING ...RECORDING MUTE ...ERASING A TAPE ...CD • DECK SYNCHRO RECORDING (CT-W504R only) ...TAPE COPYING ...TROUBLESHOOTING ...SPECIFICATIONS ... Malfunctions may pick up humming or other heating device, as a whistling sound on top of time, the heads will become magnetized, highfrequency ...
Operating Instructions
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.... NOTES: • The accidental erasure prevention tab for about 5 seconds before loading a cassette tape: or is some of the tape is facing you. The deck is not possible to activate the recording function, so valuable recordings will not operate correctly. Make ...tapes. E). TYPE IV (Metal) tape I AUTOMATIC TAPE SELECTOR FUNCTION This cassette deck is provided at the beginning of doubled adhesive tape over the C-90 tapes are very thin,they can cause damage to both the tape and the deck. Store tapes in the rollers. Some cassette tapes come with an automatic tape...
.... NOTES: • The accidental erasure prevention tab for about 5 seconds before loading a cassette tape: or is some of the tape is facing you. The deck is not possible to activate the recording function, so valuable recordings will not operate correctly. Make ...tapes. E). TYPE IV (Metal) tape I AUTOMATIC TAPE SELECTOR FUNCTION This cassette deck is provided at the beginning of doubled adhesive tape over the C-90 tapes are very thin,they can cause damage to both the tape and the deck. Store tapes in the rollers. Some cassette tapes come with an automatic tape...
Operating Instructions
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...• • Read through the operating instructions of the cassette deck. Right channel_ "" c_2_ Red plug Connect the TAPE jacks of your amplifier, or into the accessory AC outlet of the connections. I or deck II, the buttons will then be able to operate this unit ... _*llJ/, I Left channel _..._e plug CONTROL IN jack (CT-WSO4R/CT-W404R/CT-W204: Australian models only) Use the enclosed Remote Control Cord to connect this unit to the CD • DECK SYNCHRO jack of another component compatible with PIONEER System Remote Control). Even when the CD player is connected to...
...• • Read through the operating instructions of the cassette deck. Right channel_ "" c_2_ Red plug Connect the TAPE jacks of your amplifier, or into the accessory AC outlet of the connections. I or deck II, the buttons will then be able to operate this unit ... _*llJ/, I Left channel _..._e plug CONTROL IN jack (CT-WSO4R/CT-W404R/CT-W204: Australian models only) Use the enclosed Remote Control Cord to connect this unit to the CD • DECK SYNCHRO jack of another component compatible with PIONEER System Remote Control). Even when the CD player is connected to...
Operating Instructions
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... this case, turn the power on before pressing this button. FLEX button (CT-W504R only) Deck I REWIND AUTO reset mode PLAY button button (B/OFF/C) button (RESET) (TIME/COUNT) (CT.W404R/CTW204 only) DECK I counter DECK I counter DOLBY* 4_ @ DECK I eject button (_A) • If the tape is moving , the cassette door may remain locked. NOTE: If the power...
... this case, turn the power on before pressing this button. FLEX button (CT-W504R only) Deck I REWIND AUTO reset mode PLAY button button (B/OFF/C) button (RESET) (TIME/COUNT) (CT.W404R/CTW204 only) DECK I counter DECK I counter DOLBY* 4_ @ DECK I eject button (_A) • If the tape is moving , the cassette door may remain locked. NOTE: If the power...
Operating Instructions
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...sound presence at high frequency levels of 1 kHz and over from the reverse side, the tape will be performed on both sides of a tape is different; DECK I FLEX SYSTEM (CT-W504R only) FLEX System: Frequency Level Expander System This system automatically compensates high and low ...system selects the Dolby NR OFF position, the Pioneer Proprietary Noise Reduction System works automatically. • When there is automatically selected. REVERSE MODE SWITCH (REV MODE) (CT-W504R/CT-W404R) There are loaded with tapes, each tape will play the tape 15 times (16 sides). AUTO-NR system ...
...sound presence at high frequency levels of 1 kHz and over from the reverse side, the tape will be performed on both sides of a tape is different; DECK I FLEX SYSTEM (CT-W504R only) FLEX System: Frequency Level Expander System This system automatically compensates high and low ...system selects the Dolby NR OFF position, the Pioneer Proprietary Noise Reduction System works automatically. • When there is automatically selected. REVERSE MODE SWITCH (REV MODE) (CT-W504R/CT-W404R) There are loaded with tapes, each tape will play the tape 15 times (16 sides). AUTO-NR system ...
Operating Instructions
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..._3 I tape transport 0 _) mode indicators • See page 10. It flashes for CT-W204J DECK I Except for 4 seconds after the power cord is connected to a steadily lit condition. the CD SYNC button DOLBY • NR & DOLBY HX PRO • Dolby HX PRO Headroom Extension [CT-WSO4R/CT-W404R] System Dolby... of the sound will be maintained even when the tapes are played back on . button is _) I counter indicator Q Normally the tape counter or time counter is displayed (see page 10). CD.DECK SYNCHRO indicator (CD SYNC} (CT-WSO4R is indicated by an amount equal to normal....
..._3 I tape transport 0 _) mode indicators • See page 10. It flashes for CT-W204J DECK I Except for 4 seconds after the power cord is connected to a steadily lit condition. the CD SYNC button DOLBY • NR & DOLBY HX PRO • Dolby HX PRO Headroom Extension [CT-WSO4R/CT-W404R] System Dolby... of the sound will be maintained even when the tapes are played back on . button is _) I counter indicator Q Normally the tape counter or time counter is displayed (see page 10). CD.DECK SYNCHRO indicator (CD SYNC} (CT-WSO4R is indicated by an amount equal to normal....
Operating Instructions
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... below shows the meaning of each of a counter increases/decreases as a tape runs. Tape counter .-_ Time counter • Tape counter [CT-WSO4R/CT-W404R] For both DECK I TWOMODES COUNTER These indicators display the current tape transport mode. The number of these indicators. The indicators for DECK I -left, DECK II-right). It is convenient if you lastly recorded to resume recording...
... below shows the meaning of each of a counter increases/decreases as a tape runs. Tape counter .-_ Time counter • Tape counter [CT-WSO4R/CT-W404R] For both DECK I TWOMODES COUNTER These indicators display the current tape transport mode. The number of these indicators. The indicators for DECK I -left, DECK II-right). It is convenient if you lastly recorded to resume recording...
Operating Instructions
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... start to play first. • When the tape in one deck ends, the other deck will select the most appropriate Dolby NR system automatically (see page 8). 4. Set the DOLBY NR switch. • Always set the switch to the same position that was not used for recording. [CT-W-504R/CT-W404R] 3. Set the REV MODE switch to...
... start to play first. • When the tape in one deck ends, the other deck will select the most appropriate Dolby NR system automatically (see page 8). 4. Set the DOLBY NR switch. • Always set the switch to the same position that was not used for recording. [CT-W-504R/CT-W404R] 3. Set the REV MODE switch to...
Operating Instructions
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...REV MODE SWITCH SETTING The playback sequence depends on the setting of the REV MODE switch and on which playback (1_ or : DECK I forward playback I : DECK II forward playback II ooll oo II. •• 15 times relay (31 sides playback) From the stop mode Press the... playback (_,-or -_b_ll ,,, (16 sides playback) III>--_II>-* III>-H>I...(I ) is playing so that relay playback continues smoothly. When using a tape with blanks between selections ...
...REV MODE SWITCH SETTING The playback sequence depends on the setting of the REV MODE switch and on which playback (1_ or : DECK I forward playback I : DECK II forward playback II ooll oo II. •• 15 times relay (31 sides playback) From the stop mode Press the... playback (_,-or -_b_ll ,,, (16 sides playback) III>--_II>-* III>-H>I...(I ) is playing so that relay playback continues smoothly. When using a tape with blanks between selections ...
Operating Instructions
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...Listen to record. Load a tape for approximately four seconds. Prepare the audio source from which contains no problem. 2 3 • I I I // I I I ECORDING MUTE I 76 1 1. Set the REV MODE switch. (Except for CT-W204) • To recordon one side is released, the deck will create a blank space ... is recorded. (Except for CT-W204) Use this function to either press the pause (11)button again, or press the playback (1_ or I ERASING A TAPE I 4 NOTES: • The optimal recording level may react differently during recording and the deck will enter recording standby mode....
...Listen to record. Load a tape for approximately four seconds. Prepare the audio source from which contains no problem. 2 3 • I I I // I I I ECORDING MUTE I 76 1 1. Set the REV MODE switch. (Except for CT-W204) • To recordon one side is released, the deck will create a blank space ... is recorded. (Except for CT-W204) Use this function to either press the pause (11)button again, or press the playback (1_ or I ERASING A TAPE I 4 NOTES: • The optimal recording level may react differently during recording and the deck will enter recording standby mode....
Operating Instructions
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...the _;_or the O position. 4. NOTES The CD • DECK SYNCHRO function only works with PIONEER CD players equipped with the CD • DECK SYNCHRO function. If more than I U ! 8 7 2 When the end of the tape is reached while the CD player is automatically created between tracks. 14...CD CD • DECK SYNCHRO RECORDING (CT-W504R only) 4 396 is released. Load the cassette for CD • DECK SYNCHRO recording. RECORDING ] I minute elapses, the CD player will change the tape direction, then immediately press the stop mode and the cassette deck enters recording standby mode....
...the _;_or the O position. 4. NOTES The CD • DECK SYNCHRO function only works with PIONEER CD players equipped with the CD • DECK SYNCHRO function. If more than I U ! 8 7 2 When the end of the tape is reached while the CD player is automatically created between tracks. 14...CD CD • DECK SYNCHRO RECORDING (CT-W504R only) 4 396 is released. Load the cassette for CD • DECK SYNCHRO recording. RECORDING ] I minute elapses, the CD player will change the tape direction, then immediately press the stop mode and the cassette deck enters recording standby mode....
Operating Instructions
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... speed (COPY indicator flashes). The SYNCHRO COPY button is CT-W404R/CT-W204 only at normal speed allows listen during tape copying. for playback into Deck II. 2. HIGH : Tape copying at twice the normal playback speed). • 1. I TAPE COPYING (from DECK I to Deck I1. If a nearby television set the type of deck II also function. Therefore it is being performed...
... speed (COPY indicator flashes). The SYNCHRO COPY button is CT-W404R/CT-W204 only at normal speed allows listen during tape copying. for playback into Deck II. 2. HIGH : Tape copying at twice the normal playback speed). • 1. I TAPE COPYING (from DECK I to Deck I1. If a nearby television set the type of deck II also function. Therefore it is being performed...
Operating Instructions
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...exercising the checks listed below . CASSETTE DOOR The door dose not open The deck is not in the opposite direction. The cassette is moving . The door does not close. e The tape is dirty. The tape head is completely wound. The amplifier input selector is too low. No sound...., poor contact, broken wire.) e Play back in another component. Take up slack (see page 5). Replace the tape with this component,check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to which the power cord is connected is off with one . Wrong connection, ...
...exercising the checks listed below . CASSETTE DOOR The door dose not open The deck is not in the opposite direction. The cassette is moving . The door does not close. e The tape is dirty. The tape head is completely wound. The amplifier input selector is too low. No sound...., poor contact, broken wire.) e Play back in another component. Take up slack (see page 5). Replace the tape with this component,check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to which the power cord is connected is off with one . Wrong connection, ...