Pioneer CT-1270WR Operating Instructions Manual

Pioneer CT-1270WR Operating Instructions Manual

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STEREO
DOUBLE CASSETTE TAPE DECK
C1 -1270WR
Thank
you for buying
this Pioneer product,
Please read through
these operating
instructions
so you wilt
know
how to operate
your
model
properly,
After
you
have
finished
reading
the instructions,
put them
away
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 ex-
planatory
drawings_
However,
the method
of connecting
and
operating
the unit is the same.
WARNI
NG:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD.
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE,
IMPORTANT
NOTICE
[For U,S. and Canadian
models]
The serial number
for this equipment
is located
on the rear
panel
Please write
this serial number
on your enclosed
war-
ranty
card and keep in a s_cure ares, This is for your security,,
[For Canadian
model]
CAUTION:
TOPREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK DONOT
USE THIS (POLARIZED)
PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD.
RECEPTACLE
OR OTHER OUTLET UNI3i[SS THE BLADES CAN
BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLAIYkEEXPOSURE
ATTENTION:
Pour PREVENmR
LES CHOCS ELEC-
TRIQUES
NE PAS UT_UBER
CETTE FICHE P OLARISEE
AWC
UN
PROLONGATEUR
UNE
PRISE DE COURANT
OU
UNE
AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT,
SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT
ETRE tNSEREES A FOND SANS EN LA1SSER AUCUNE
PARTIE
A DECOUVERT
LINE VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
SWITCH
Only
multi-voltage
models
are
provided
with
this
switch,
U_S.
Canadian,
European,
U.K,,, and Australian
models
are not provided
with
this switch.
The line voltage selector
switch is on the rear panel,
Before
your
model is shTpped from the factory,
this switch is set to
the power requirements
of the destination
Check that it is set
properly before plugging the power cord into the AC outlet. If
the voltage is not properly set or if you move to an area where
the voltage requirements
differ, adjust the selector switch
as
follows
1
Disconnect
the power
cord,
2_ Use a medium-size
screwdriver.
3. Insert the screwdriver
into the groove
on the voltage
selec-
tor, and adjust
so that the tip of the arrow
points
to the
voltage
value of your
area,
Medium-size screwdriver
"This product
is manufactured
to comply
with
the radio in- I
I terference
requirements
of EEC Directive
76/889/EEC
and
[82/4.99/EECo "
PIONEER"

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  • Page 1 STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE TAPE DECK C1 -1270WR Thank you for buying this Pioneer product, Please read through these operating instructions so you wilt know how to operate your model properly, After have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe...
  • Page 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS POWER LINES An outdom" antenna should ba OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING -- II on READ INSTRUCTIONS salary Ioca=ed _way from power I_nes o_tsldoanlenna isconne_led to tha antenna operating in_l/UCltons shotted be toad befolo NONUSE PERIODS -- The power cord o_ the ap- tE_min_L be sure _ho antenna...
  • Page 3 CONTENTS Features ..............Relay Playback ..........Tape Copying ............Preparations and Connections ........Front Panel Facilities ........... Recording and Playback Using Audio Timer .... Maintenance ........... How to Handle Cassette Tapes ......Troubleshooting ..........Noise Reduction System ........Specifications .......... Recording ..............
  • Page 4: Front Panel Facilities

    FRONT PANEL FACILITIES POWE R (STAND-BY) switch NOTE: The "unit's POWER switch is designed to select the transformer's secondary and so even at the STAND-BY position, the unit's cir- sultry will work as long as the power cord is connected to power outlet Dtsconnect the power cord from the power outlet when you do not ptan to use ttre unit for a tong period of time...
  • Page 5 FRONT PANEL FACILITIES REC LEVEL control COPY SPEED switch (NORM/HIGH) HIGH When the unit }s in the tape copy mode, pressing Tape COPY switch (OFF/ON) this switch will cause high speed copying to take place Press f'or tape copying This switch should always be in the...
  • Page 6 FRONT PANEL FACILITIES TAPE SELECTOR switches The selectors allow the bias and equalization characteristics during ' recording, and equalization characteristics during playback, to be selected on Deck I1 in accord with the type of tape used Normal tape: Release the left-hand switch to the "out"...
  • Page 7: How To Handle Cassette Tapes

    HOW TO HANDLE CASSETTE TAPES TIPS ON USING CASSETTE TAPES CHECK CASSETTE BEFORE • Leader tape (which does not allow sound to be recorded over it} is Bear in mind the following points before loading cassette tapes provided at the beginning of a cassette tape Start...
  • Page 8: Rec Mute Function

    RECORDING I 8 7,1023 Only Deck tl can be used for recording Deck 1 (left side) cannot be used for recording REC button cannot be depressed if the accidental erasure prevention tabs have been removed from the tape loaded, or when no tape is !oaded_ (See page 7 } Never try to force the REC button You can press the PAUSE...
  • Page 9: Single Playback

    PLAYBACK • Both Deck I and Deck II can be used to play back tapes, • If playback is started on both decks at the same time, only the out- put from Deck II will be heard Deck II must be stopped in order to play back a tape in Deck...
  • Page 10: Relay Playback

    RELAY PLAYBACK ReFay p_ayback permits uninterrupted playback from Deck I to Deck It. or from Deck II to Deck To start playback in the direction opposite that shown lighted tape direction indicators+ push DIREC- Press the EJECT/STOP button on both Deck I and Deck 11 to...
  • Page 11 RELAY PLAYBACK Relay play and reverse MODE switch settings I * } indicates that the auto-reverse function will work to play the other si_e of the tape when playback is started in the FWD direction, [Starting playback on Deck oo-C.-T Relay Operation Automatic...
  • Page 12: Tape Copying

    TAPE COPYING 2107 The tape copying function permits you to copy the contents of a Set the Copy SPEED selector to the NORM or HIGH poe} tape in Deck t to e tape in Deck II tion, Tile Copy SPEED switch (NORM/HIGH} is used to select either NORM', Tape...
  • Page 13 TAPE COPYING [ RE-COPYING PROC_ 1113 • Follow the procedure given below to restart tape copying if it has been stopped ress the EJECT/STOP buttons on both Deck I and Deck Set the COPY switch to the OFF position,, Press the PLAY FAST buttons button...
  • Page 14: Recording And Playback Using Audio Timer

    RECORDING AND PLAYBACK USING AUDIO TIMER • This procedure may differ according to the timer used, Refer to the timer operating instructions for information on its use tUNATTENDED RECORDING] 1,10 8,13 7,11 2 3 Only Deck 11can be used for recording Deck { (left s_de} cannot be used for recording...
  • Page 15 RECORDING AND PLAYBACK USING AUDIO TIMER IWAKE-UP PlA BACKJ F] II =t" 7,11 Both Deck I and Deck Ii can be used to play back tapes Use the FAST buttons or 3_ ) to locate the point on the tape from where you wish playback...
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE HEAD, PINCH ROLLER CLEANING THE FRONT PANEL SECTION CAPSTAN Wipe the front panet and the cassette door when dusty or greasy with a soft cloth containing a small amount of ordinary detergent The heads, pinch rollers and capstans are parts which ere liable to get Then.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work Possible cause Symptom Remedy Disconnected power cord •...
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING Remedy Possible cause Symptom Cover tab hote with adhesive tape (see page 7) Cassette tape's accidental erasure prevention No recordfng_ broken Cover with adhesive tape Turn the COPY switch to "OFF " When the COPY switch _s turned to "ON," program signals from...
  • Page 19: Dew Condensation

    TROUBLESHOOTING Possible cause Remedy Symptom Try replacing tape Distortion in recorded tape itself Distorted sound. Turn down recording level and record _,seepage Recording tevei is too high Tape itself has high noise level Replace cassette tape High noise level Connecting cord has been connected improperly. Inspect input and output bonnections;...

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