Pioneer CT-W803RS, CT-W603RS Troubleshooting, POWER-CORD Caution, Nr On/Off, Others

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

Cause

POOR SOUND

QUALITY

Unstable

or interrupted

The head, pinch

rollers

and capstans

are dirty.

sound

 

The tape is not uniformly

wound.

 

 

No high

frequencies

 

A tape

recorded

without

Dolby NR

is being

 

 

 

played

back with

DOLBY

NR switch

in

the B/C or

Sposition.

The head is dirty.

Remedy

Clean

(see

page 4).

 

Completely

fast-forward

or rewind the tape.

Set DOLBY

NR ON/OFF

switch to OFF.

Clean

the head (see page 4).

High frequencies are emphasized.

Sound from previous recordings remains when rerecording a tape.

The sound is distorted.

Too much noise

OTHERS

A Dolby NR-encoded tape is being played back with DOLBY NR ON/OFF switch in the OFF

position.

The head is dirty.

Recording level is too high.

The recorded signal itself is distorted. The head is dirty.

Hi noise tape is being used.

Incomplete insertion of a connection cord, poor contact.

Recording level is too low.

The head is dirty.

The head is magnetized.

Set the DOLBY NR ON/OFF switch to ON first,

then set the DOLBY NR switch to the same

position

used for recording.

Clean the head (see page 4).

Turn REC LEVEL control down when recording

(see page 14).

Replace

the cassette.

Clean the head (see page 4),

Replace

the cassette.

Check connections (see page 6).

Turn REC LEVEL control up when recording (see

page 14).

Clean the head (see page 4).

Demagnetize with a head demagnetizer.

The music search function

Blanks between selections are less than 4

does not work.

 

 

seconds long.

Cannot use the remote

The control cord is not connected.

control system

(Except for

 

 

CT-W803RS).

 

 

 

CDeDECK SYNCHRO is

The components are not connected properly.

disabled.

 

 

The cassette erasure prevention tabs are broken.

The

CD SYNC

indicator is

 

The tape ran out during the CDeDECK SYNCHRO

off

during

CDeDECK

 

mode.

SYNCHRO

recording,

 

After the deck entered recording standby mode,

 

 

 

 

 

more than 1 minute elapsed before the CD player

 

 

 

 

 

resumed playback.

Use a tape with blanks more than 4 seconds

 

long.

 

Connect

the control cord (see page 6).

Connect

them properly (see page 6).

Replace

the cassette with one whose tabs are

 

intact.

 

 

Replace

the tape with a longer one.

 

Change the disc and press the CD SYNC button

 

again.

 

POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once ina while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

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Contents For Canadian model Important NoticeFor U.S. and Canadian models Safety Instructions For USE in the United KingdomWe Want You Listening For a Lifetime Installation ContentsCheck Cassette Before USE Tips on Cassette TapesAre the accidental erasure prevention tabs intact? Automatictape SelectorfunctionConnecting the Power Cord Connecting Recording Playback CordsPioneer System Remote Control Lfront Panel Facilities Reverse Mode Switch REV Mode One way mode z positionDouble Decks system remote control Except for CT-W803RS Auto BLEFunction Display Dolby NR & Dolby HX PROB/C-type Dolby NR Systems Dolby HX PRO Headroom Extension SystemTape Transportation Mode Indicators For both Deck IFor both Deck Except for Deck I of CT-W603RS TWO Modes CounterRemote Control Operation Remote Control Operable RangePower button CT-W803RS onlySingle Playback Either Deck I or DeckCT-W603RS Relay PlaybackPlayback Playback Sequence with REV Mode Switch SettingMusic Search Adjusting the Recording Level Recording Using MicrophoneSingle Recording Recording MuteAuto BLE Tuning When tuning Deck II or23 1 RecordingRelay Recording Sequence with Reverse Mode Switch Setting Adjusting the Recording LevelParallel Recording CT-W803RS only J 2103 ModeWhen the compact disc finishes playing CDeDECK Synchro RecordingAbout Recording To stop recording temporarilyHigh To stop copyingNormal Troubleshooting PowerCassette Door PlaybackTroubleshooting POWER-CORD CautionNR ON/OFF OthersAccessories SubfunctionsMiscellaneous MICRRB1 lqJ About ModeTIME/COUNT Pioneer Electronic Europe N.V

CT-W603RS, CT-W803RS specifications

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