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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 have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe...
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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...
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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 ..............
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...
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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...
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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"...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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.
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 •...
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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...
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;...