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CT-Fl000 arc- designed 10 operate 220V or 240V (HG model) main and
120V, 220V or 240V (D, DjG model] main. Before turning on the powe-r, f--
please confirm the llne voltage setting indicated on the rear of your unit cor-
responds to the supply voltage in your area; if not, change the setting as f--
@PIONEEIl' described in Line Volt a ge and Rear Panels on page 20 ,--~-------CONTENTS,---------

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Features ..... _ ..... CT·FIOOO Applications Installation Precautions Front Panel Facilities . Connections .. Cassette Tapes

Basic Operation Playback.,

Recording .

FEATURES

Closed-loop Dual Capstan Transport for Maximum Tape Run Stability

The CT·F I 000 edopts a closed-loop dual capstan transport which ensures that the tape runs between the left and nghr capstans at ;J uniform tension lind which provides an extremely stable head contact. Thi~ transport. also reduces dropouts and level fluctuations to the minimum, and also suppre~sfl;§ external I'tbratiom transmitted from the reel base, tape guide and otber pans [0 the tape. l-he:m:: auvanrages mean that cross modulation dlstonlon i-s. reduced, Furthermore, tJ1C FG {frccucncv generator] type of DC servomotor wh lch keeps the speed at an extr-emely accurate level and is unaffected by the ambient temperature and voltage tluctuancns, the ultra-precision finished capstans and the flywheel with its excellent dynamic balance all make for a superior wow and ffutrer and yield both recordings and reproductions which are faithful in elie(¥ way to the original sounc

Yet another sound feature ls the (:omp;ac.t mechanical governor motor for the fast forward and rewind operations. I C display~ an admirably good rotation torque for surefire (lSL forward and rewind.

Three-head System wi Lh R & P Combination Head The CT·FIOOQ incorporates a combination head whi(:h contains the recording and playback heads with theircxcelleor p!1a~e ch<lracteristics, frequency response, signalto-noise rauo and other spcclflcatlcns in a s.ingle case. The uni . crvstar ferrite material with its superb Ircquencv response and resistance to wear allows a stable head contact ;:r.J'I;;I it is not susceptible to dust adhesion This means that the sound '1ualily is upgraded, and that the recording:. an-d reproductions feature a surprisinglv high. stgnal-to-nclsc rauo. The combination head ls a 3·he<ld svstem sc that there is verv little 5[:l~J;.E. between the recording and playback heads. That's not the only advanregc: lf the p~<lybac:k head ,~ actuated during recording, you can monitor the quallty of the recordil'l!l almost in real time.

Built-in Dolby System with Dolby Cal ibrarlon Circuit

The adoption of a Dolby svstcm in the CT·F1000 reduces

Maintenance .

Troubleshooting .

Specifications

Litle Voltage and Rear Panels.

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Microphone Recording. Operations with the Timer .. Us~ng the Mem0_[Y Stop/Play Switch Using the Dolby System. . ... c ••• ,

annoying cape hiss. dl,lring playback without impairing the quality of the prugrarn source sound (an improvement at the fngh-cmt frequency range of about I adB). This resul ts in an expanded dynamic rang£< and reccrdlngs and reproductions. with an impro\l~d sigl'lill-lo·noi~e rauo. The built-in Dolby caljbration circuit allows the Dclbv level (0 be compensated in accordance with the vpecificaricns of the tape you are us.il1g on the CT.F1QOO, and pro v ides an efficient Dolby effect for ellery kind of tape.

Chrome Tape Automatic Selector Mechanism, Bias and Equalizer Selector Switches

The CT·FIOOO I:. equipped with independent bias and equalizer switches 50 that no! only chrome I3p",~ bUI also low-noise tapes, remchrcme tapes and standard tapes can gi'ffl full rein 10 r+elr r;h;:r.r;ta.;-ristics, For chrome tapes, the built-in chrome tape selector mechanism dCLCCg the special detection holes and automatically selects the chrome pose. tion. These switches feature electronic selector circuits which employ semiconductors and so Ih-c)o' arc very reliable aou do not generate noise during selection.

ICcoriented Amplifier Section for High Reliability The CT-FIOOO inc.orporates the microphone amplifier, fiat amplifier, recording amplifier and headphone amplifier circuits ali on integrated circuits (IC~). Sophisticated Ie lec;:hnology i~ the key IU ultra-low ctsrcruon In particular, the recordleg amplifier and the rnkrophOfle amplifier yield .. dynamic range wuh pleruv to spare and also a surcrtor ngnar-to-rolsc ratio and so the recordings are always high. quality lind FaithfLJI to the original sound

Accessory Meehan ism

Pitch control knob: This knob can be used LO make the tape travel up to 6% faster Of slower than the rated rape >p .. ecd (4 . .8cmis) during playback. This means that you can rais.e or lower the musical sreos by as much as ~ semlrcne. You can therefore a.cljl,lst the musical :.teps of the music which you are plilyiflg back with the mustcal steps of an instrument which you intend to play along with the prerecorded music. This Feature is particularly effective when you want to usc a (ape for ac.c.oll"lpanim~nt to songs.

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>I< Manuf<lctured under license from Dolby Laboratories rnccrporated. '" Dolby and DO are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories I ncorporatco.

CT-F1000 APPLICATIONS

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• The stereo and monophonic playback of commerclally sold music tapes (pre-recorded).

• Recording from FM broadcasts and record s. (UN£: terminals and DIN connector).

• Live stereo and monaural recordings with microphones (MIC jacks).

• Mixing recording between microphones and broadcasts or records (MIC jacks. and LINE terminals)

• Mixing recording between broadcasts and records of tapes (D1N connector and L(NE terminals)

• Follow-on recording for convenient editing.

• Memory mechanism allows. repeated automatic playback.

• Unattended recording and wake-up playback

(with timer switch).

KEEP THE HEAD SECTION CLEAN

The heads, capstan and pinch roller get dirty very easily since they come in contact with the tape. Always make sure that you keep the spots illustrated in Fig, 2 dean !'-O that you get true hi-fi performance when you record and play back your tapes. For further details, refer to page 17 and the section on 'Maintenance.'

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

MICROPHONES

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l.o).{;:~lit". ji.Jobllt to lli"....n'llr~DO Ilurf"nn.ilm:o Bnd r8:SLllt irlbfEoek,:jowl'lli

1,'0 ensure the- best sound quality and trouble-free operation, avoid setting up the tape deck in any of the locations described below.

REI5"ltin~ t"",bl~

1 L<JcatiOln. u"FJOSIid to dirs~t SiJnlilllhl. cor nsa~ heajl"r~ or other near sources.

2" L.Q~~ti'ln' With p,mr W',,!iIB!iOrl. or \Ni\~ hi9h h,-,midil\' Qr mlJ'i"ur~ clJ'nt~nt •• or du~tl' llJ'cations

3. toeauons susceunble to \libr~ti(ln.

4 Location. wr.erl1' U'Il1're ~re d'lirln~r,l. bli.rl~inii Mid (Jthoilr tyr)e:I of ~olalile liQ~j.,j~. Insect sp-evs Of ~1'r~ kil'V(! of i111Ml'I1m31lo1-e objects al h~nd

1 Extern81 hsat CaU'585 ths Jl!'rform8nce lJ'f Ihe cimuil 'part. to tI~Urkl'~le. an.d operalkion eeeomes 11I'1!1~ble.

2 Cause QI IPll1W (Qnt~CI in inplJlI.oIJ1Put Illrmin~ls, -lind rust Hi~h humidity and iI hl~h nmislL!rB oontsnt caU5S dats.iorati(]-n in in~1118j.ion_ Th~r-B is illso ths d8n""r of ~lJrr-!int l~ak8~ 8nd trnill ylinm-illiOn in I"s Gi'~lJI,t "arl,_ Du.t or 9rN;j, in thoe: rQI,H· Illfi parU o;;;JouolC'i; thit r;rarl~ 10 tI~terj.o.~H-e

4 iheMi "'eip ~o coooce rhe frOr'll oaoet. In p~ni("IM. (he heeds ere j)re~i~iOl'l·'ffni!he': .. Ii) miero1'r dirn~>'Ili{inl. Chemfcsls m3\1 (educe Iheir perforl1"lllnce, so eM:el'(:ise all dl.K! eare.

FRONT PANEL FACILITIES

POWER SWITCH

power is ~upplioCd when this switch I~ .~t \Q ON, ~I w~i.;.h lime Ih~ I~~dl meter I~mps ~IHI the remalninl! tape tJi~pi~\, '"mp &0 0'-'

PITCH CONTROL KNOB

Yo", 0;:"" u~ th'.' In m~k:e the tape If~\'oe16" faSlu or slower than the rated 'illX' S,,~d during playback. When Ihis knob i~ Sl!;:t to lhe cenlr~[ po~tion, HI" j"pc ~r:ed is" nolndud 4.i;;£mjs. Tum lile knob IQ the I",ft "nIl th" ,;peed drop~ Jnd [he muskal nCPJi 31., te .... ~r~o;I, CQnYc"cly, turn it 10 the right, ~nd me 5poc-!:cI rises and the mu~i~al steps are rai,ed. Tl'le [lpe s~ecl does root ",Inn:!!;", while r~OI;m:lin&

DUST ("{)V>l<--~

use lhi~ cover when YOI.J are not l.isirlg your tape deck .and It wlll $top du,l ~niJ dirt from enrertng the hC.l-d !Cumn ~nd rOln~nll purrs

OPERATING LEVERS·--------~

REW ..... (rewind) Pr~"" do ... n to rewtnd lape. !T~pe Ir~\'els from righlto Idl)

FF ... (fMt fOrw,udj; Preu .low ... for tape tow forw3rd. [Tape Iravelsfrom Idllorigllil.

STOP. Pren down 10 :HOP Ihe upe. This action atso rclea.5nlhcothcropcr~tlnglevcrs.

PLAY ~ ~ Press down [0 play ba~k tile taD e. I' ....... s (1o,,"" IQgether WIth the REC le""r wh~n r.,~(}rdin&. ~Tape

travers rrom left to fiSh!). •

!tEe • (m~Qrdl: Pm,.,. dDwro togolll-e:r wilh the PLA" lever wnen .cUlrdillg

"'/1<1 olnrurlH~ I<!'~!rj will 1101 /J.e·"'l<iGII('C if ~ni! PQW(""r i.F lun'fJiJ orr

PAUSESW'ITI:H·----------------------"

The lape run " t~mpora.il¥ suspended if Ihi~ ,wilCh ;.; S<:l [{JON dl.lrirlll rc~ol'ding Or pl.aybol.ck_ When returned 10 OFF, however, th~ UP!!; will start to run 3g~lrI. The PA USE 5wll~h wi1J 001 work if the rane d~(k i~;et 1:0 The REW or FF mode!.

APE COUNTER

Thi~ im:Cic."-L~~ the I~I'~ .uru~irol! oosnron

CDUNTER RESET BUTTON

Push Lhis tJullOn to ''''$-tllhe upe .count"r 10 'OO(]

MEMORY SWITCH

When this swill:'" is set 10 ON, the eestnon ill whiCh the l~pe ccuruer was !oCt to '000' I~ memorized during recording or ~I~'fb3d:, 3nd the memory play and memory 5101' tencuons can Illen ee performed. For fLuther eetalts, refer LO i'age ':5 and 10 the §l:ctionol"tltle·M(:morySu~paod F'!ilY Punctlons.'

EQ SWITCH

This seteeu the rc~onllrll! cqualilatiorl 'h~.~"'-LNistlc~~c~o,diro~ 10 th-e ty.,~ of 1~11~ u~d. S~le[1 the same position rcr pl~~t>a'k ,IS Fm fEcori:lirt)! JC(llrding to Lhc characrertstjcs of the reoordilll> lao"'re-cn ForffrriooChram"u~es.

STD: For s.urli:l3rd and UII~IK"!.

crO,: For chrome- upe~,

NOTE:

Tllere '" "., /Oped 10 "",".:;, II,,, 5",,,.1>1 .. j;)t)~il.on willi II <'''ron1'''' raP<l" j;Oro~lMd will! dettl"c:lk>" hQltI"l ~i,,<:~ Ih" bi,u "nd (·Q""I .... lin" .,11"c-l.llt~a...,.a." ..... llIld .... 1.;>1" .. 1"' .. 11)'

SWITCH

Thi~ ~lc~l? Lh~ re~"'din~ I)i~. ~urrent in .ac~or-d~ritt wlrh the IYfle of tepe usee f(Or recQ,..;Iin~,

5TO, Fe--Cr: For ~'~tlo~,d I~PC~. lH t~[I"" ~nd i~rri<c;"romt I.ape~

CrO,: Fo. chrome I~pe:;..

LIMITER SWITCH

Set [his switeh 10 ON <1M fllcord when th;!fi! are high varnuons in the re(ordil1gli!¥fl:1 which exceed the rercrencerevet, or w"~1111 is difficult EO .:ol1,rol l~~ recording ICIlCI. FoUr further dn~il~, refer 10 .,~ge]2 3rt!! the scctior;ol1 'Limiter Rtro.di!l8.'

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---LEVEL METERS

These me[el~al"'w you to rud OUl tl'ltllt:~~I~ du~ing rc:cmdioll imd ~'ayb~d:, when the MONITOR 5wll~h i~ ""-I 10 ~DU~CE, they nioreare rhe In~lI.l1 sisnill rever, anoJ when set to TA?~, thel' Indtcate 1 hn Ill .. vback OUIPI.IL level

--MICjACKS

These Jre th~ inpul l,,-ch for mic.rophone recording. Tht lefl and rlg~H aU.nnels ~Afr be u ... d 'ndcperldtrlUy. Only the mlcrophorl(-s' input ~ign~ls :ire rt:rordtd when Ihe kEC/PLAY conoeercr (OIN stand:udj DO the rur panel and the Mle i .. d,s are £Ono"o;:t,,<;1 ill tho: same lime. Use microphones .... 11t. An hnpMalic.c: fanging hom 25 OhMS 1030 kilOhm~

MONITOR SWITCH

You can listen to Ihe recorded slgrl~b ~"I~vt>~~J: :iOund)If vou Sl:1 rhls. LO TAPE. If you set if 10 SOuRCE, VQU can nsren LO LI1e ~i~nJls lust before they are recorded ('''Goming inpud, While recordinlol.. altematelv 5I:IcCl bOlh IlOSlll0,,! and m.m" ... r YOU' recnrdlng. Set rhfs S .... llcn \0 TAPE when pl;j,yl ... !'; c,;U;k ~ tap".

P~l~~ ~I: !:~~jaCk for stereo he~dphoroes. 5igool~ o;,o;le'h"d by 'tie MONITOR swhch are il'~ir~lll~ here. U", Ihi': jid;: wll"" JlOU

_ ~:I~ ~~em~;~~~rD~~~~~~eC:~dl;~1 ~:~~~l~~~l~~Ua,~A~,re~rm~nG" dimclly

NaTE,'

""ml.~ ",,(, low Iml>~<i",,~ ... I:y'J .. ill/'fJcI"~OJloi/l.

" ~o .. ~~c ";,gil imp"d<>"C<l'-IJlP~ ""'Gcipl'o"" •. Y"'. iT"'li ,,,,I ,,"I"'n ""(kj·~"/ ~Qlr'lI'Ioi/.

--- DOLBY REC CAL SWITCH & CONTROLS

UK Ihue; to idluSl Ihe Dolby .. ,coming, and pl~".biilck leveb in accordance WiLh the type of upe YOll are "si,,&

TEST 400H~ 5witdl: When SIll to ON. $,!:nills n" 0?Cill~te4 for

switch i5U511~llyKI'OOFF

DOLBY REC CAL (L, R} conm~ls: U!ot! mese GOiltmls 1-0 ~dj"'~t

lh~ D()lby I~,'~I. For rurtber detefts, refer 10 P~Bt t 2 .md lh~ ,""clion on 'U~I~g tile DOLBY REC CAL Swild, & Co n l.ol,.

DOLBY NRjMPX FIL SWITCH DollJl'H''ilema!ldmullipltJIfillef.

Sal thi~ swit~" to DOLBY r>lR ON when r~cording whh Ihe Dolby ~1'~lllm or wherl pl~ying ba~k a tape which has been n:con:lcd with

Sol Ihi& ~wil~'" IQ th~ MPX FIr.. ON pIJ.5ilion when r~cor"in~ (Dol~1'1 without tile FM ue-ec brfJ~c'~ul pil-DI signal 119ldi1;J.

ONION ~ When plnb~ck ill Dolby or wilen IccordinB an FM ~le,cQ b"Ho;I~~.1 in Dol"V ",~ll1g an FM runer wJlh MfX pilol 'ign~lleak;.ge.

OFF/OFF Wn~il nol r~co"I;"g Of pl~yt).l'k. in uetuv.

ON/OFF: Wh,m p'dybd"k in Dolby or ""hen ,,,,«,njing il prO· gram so".o:;" in Dolby oth"" Ih~n 1111 f!M stereo eroaecast. or .... hen ul-ifig An FM I",.,.,r wilh no MPX pilot ~ign~ll~akilgc.

C,O, INDICATOR

Thi~ indicates Ih~1 a chrome rape i5 being usee. II ~150 goes on ,..h~n ~ o;;a'i'i",tt'i' h~i nOI been Insened into the tape dEck. This does nOI 'ndi";'_I.~ ~ Iilitur~.

DOLBY NR INDICATOR--------,

This lighls up Wh~fl Ihe DOLBY NR switch is!.C1 to ON

RECORDING INDICATOR (REC)

This red imjjl;.iltor IIlh'~ up during ,cCOI'ding.

NQTE·

Br IU'l! /0 ,ttlrr rt!cordin, "nl), tZ(tH yo,. h .. "", ~"eelrrd I"~I I~r .... eordi .. ~ i .. d""'lo, {~o"

PEAK +5dB INDICATOR

ThJ~ 1;,gr.I; LJP WhCH Ih(l ,ewrdins level exceeds "'SIW. when r'e£Ofifin!:, do:Jj"~1 Ih.,. le~~r with tllO: INJ'IJT re~ordinllevel ~LLNE,

~~'.' conrrors sc ,", "]_ ". _'~" _"0

You can 1,.1:;0; uns knol:l LO help yOIJ remember I"t I~~cl ~onLrol sellifl8~·

OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROLS------..J

use rhe:;o;- ceouors to adju:5I the OlltPlil revet when yOIJ U! pl~yrnl back a rape. The IcV<'1 im;rtases :IS the rontrob if! turn8d 10 the rilllt. Tho: outer con!rol i~ for lht righl chilnnt:l, .and the inner {(Ifltn;>1 is for Ihe leU cllilrlrld.

MICjDIN RECORDING LEVEL CONTROLS

Usc !hl!;S! controls 10 ~<liU~1 Ih" '''GOrdln.f: I,,~cl when I'IlU ire rc('ording w~th a mit'(l(lh.O ... .e. [or m,uCophon",,), OJr when you are Luin,!: !he rear jl.a.n~1 IHe/Pl.AY connector [DIN ~lalll:lard~. U~e Ihe cuter control for rhe ri~h.l ,hanncl anc thoe. Inner conner l-or Ihe left channel. Inpul ii~nills rrClm l:Iolh the MIC I~ch and Il:EC/pLAY eonneeror canool be rtcordtd simllitiineol,lsly.

LINE RECORDING LEVEL CONTROLS

'rnese ildjllS! the recording Inilul level from Ih~ UN'E INPUT lo:rmtrtilh on the relf panel. Tht Ic~~1 incru,;ts iI,; the controls are Iurned to Ihe .i!(hl. The cuter connct is for Ihe rlihl channel and th~ inne. oonL",I, fOf !hc left th3.nnel.

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CONNECTIONS

Connect the CT.FlOOO·s LINE terminals to ehe t<J.p€ terminals on the receiver (Dr stereo amplifier) with the accessory cords. 'I'he top terminal is ror the 103ft channel and the bottom for the right channel.

If yOU do not connect properly, you will heat a monotonous . single-pitched hum and this will impair your recording

Connections for playback

Connect the TAl'E PLAY input terminals on the receiver to the CT-FIQOO's; UNE OU'I'PU']' terminals.

Connections for recording

C(}l1n~t. tr,~ r"'~"'lv~r>l': TAPE RR(: output terminals to the C'f-FlOOO':; LINE INPUT terminals.

CT·FIOOO 12CV,2Z0V,240Vmodl!l iO,D/GI

Using the REC/PLA Y connectors

You can conned for playback and recording at the same time jf you use recordlng/playbeck cords which are bought separately, as long ae the receiver comes. with DIN-standard recording/playback connectors. Use the MICfDIN recording level controls to adjust the recording level. You will not be able to record the signals from the RECjP!..A Y conaectors if yOU connect a microphone (or microphones) to the MIC jacks.

RECIF'LAV connector -1+-----, When DIN FlEG/PlAY connector is IImp~oyed. mi~in!l re«lldirlg am· not .tJ~ ~rlorn"led be\~rl t-h .. MIG JaG"-$ ar"li:l DIN Ace/PLAY eenneeto- soc-ces.

Stem" r-E!o;:ei~"T

IQr stereo ~mplifiell

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AC ~OI"lWl"liBna! cutlet, 300w mSll:imlJll1. No! eoupU"",wilhCI-FlOOCJ fX'w .. rswi!"~.

ronnGt:liorii

Reeommended

lHl.WI'i!(]h~d (](]-mrn:n'BIl(]8 (]-[rtl..t 01 reo:ei"",r

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CASSETTE TAPES

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Cassette tapes ate manufactured according to international standards governing their construction, and they are generally classified according to their tape performance and recording time.

Performaeee classifications

NOTE.

You ('an ijf'i IIlfl tepe s-wi!dll'!S on Ihe CT·PHJ(J() '0 'h~ ~.,iI .. ble pas-itiom fDr ~II of rhi08f1 ItJP!E. For rj/rt~{!r rfcl!jil~> refer 10 prJgiJ J t ami tflt! section D'l 'Selecting th~ 911:15 Gnd EquCllizer Swil;;:/;!ell. '

Recording time classifications

c, .. :~ .. tI~ tUIlII ReoorCIIll'Ig1im6Imjrouns]
d~",u,,~tiDn One 5~d,e.
1;-30 rs ,0
as 46
c.so 30 6(J
C-oo " 9.
c-,:OO GO 120 The- size of the cassette tapes i~ tho€- same but their playing (and recording) times differ according to the tap€- thickness (length).

The C·60 and C-90 tapes are most commonly used. The C-120 tapes are not recommended because their mechanical and electrical speclflcatlons vary.

CHECK CASSETTE BEFORE USE Slack or protruding tapes

If the tape protrudes from the cassette as shown in Fig. 3~ or ~s alack the tape may run without passing through between the capstan and the pinch roller, and so may be damaged. Take Up the slack by inserting a pencil through the reel hub and turning it as indicated in the figure

Some tapes provide a tape stopper to prevent tape slack. Make aure that you remove rbe tape stopper before inserting the tape into the deck.

E:ra~ure- prevention Labs

Cassette tapes are provided wilh erasure prevention tabs, as shown in Pig. 4, which act as a protection device '1;0 prevent the- accidental erasure of a recording which you want to keep. If you remov€ t-he tabs, as shown in Fig. 4, with a screwdriver you will be able to prevent erasure if you accidentally set the CT~Fl 000 to the recording mode by depressing the REC lever

'To-re-record, cover the tab opening with a double layer adhesive tape (Pig. 5).

NOTE:

Ca8&.rU ... lap~~ al"t" pco ... l{ltd will. fwO lab/; (A .:>t I r;m,j D OJ'" 2) and ~Q y.oII CO" prQlect Iko'! ~oo(}rdil1gs- a~ bllth .&j"d~.

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CHECKPOINTS WHEN HANDLING CASSE'ITES Check tape before recording

Befate recording, first run the tape through fast Forward and rewind. This is to prevent jamming 0[' running irregularities from affecting the recording

AlLow for the leader tape

A leader tape is provided (it cannot be recorded)

at the beginning of" each cassette tape . Allow about 5 seconds for it to dear the heads before stertiog recording

Always keep in the- case

Avoid leaving cassette tapes uncovered. The Ca5- sette case protects the tape Irom dirt and dust lind safeguards it against unwinding

Do not use tape right after cleaning heads

Allow the heads to dry completely (2-3 minutes) after cleaning them with head cleaning fluid. Then insert the tape.

Tape storage

Always store your tapes in a location which is unaffected by dirt, dust, oil and magnetic fields.

Do Rot touch tapes

Do not allow your hands to Come into direct contact 'with the tape surface. since this may cause

Fig. 3 drop-outs in the sound.

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BASIC OPERATION

TAPE INSERTION

TAPE RUN

Place yOur forefil'lger on the edlle of the dust COVe!' <lrld pul~ towards you.

Aligning tr,e C8~~n8 lope with the guide. push upward and insert. When you want to remove the tape, pull it towards you.

PI.yandrllcord

1. C"er.::k lh,,~ the '''po! .. [In llit I~h'-eel.

2. T~a tlJp(t run, hom I'lit tQ right whol-n Ilia PLAY lof)~lH' [~nd the REC laver il r~«Ir~il1~~ Is depr~~

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P,llS the STOP laver to IiteD lapu

flWlOon. This IJclion also rolBil_ IIw!Olheo"oper8tlng 1.vt!fS.

F.lIIs' forward

1 Checlo; Ih~1 llie tapa i~ On '1"11[1 Iilh· ... ~rod reel.

2. Th~ lilP~ fUr'll from left 1[1 ri:tlhl ~l a Mgt. tplffij'j when Ih!! F!' IWBI i~d!pr6lse(j

Rewind

L Child< 11'1;'11 ,h. Tape i5 on the righi-hand reel.

2. The !apt ruo'li from right re rete at a high spNd Wh~tl Iii.,. REW IB .... ris dll,lIIt.U&d.

Rewind

NOTES'

• D(J nor depN!~S mO~€ th .. rl Dill! teller rl( a lime except umen recording .

• You de .wl lliwo'! 10 depreu the STOp lever sanen ,erecting the next mooe, sinu the (ellen feature 0 direel eh(]nge mechanism.

PAUSE SWITCH OPERA1'JON

L The tape motion can be stopped during recording or playback by setting the PAUSE switch to ON. The PLAY lever (and the REC lever if recording) are not released from their depressed positions.

2. [f the- PAUSE switch is returned to OF.F, the

tape will begin to run again.

Convenient applications

• When setting the recording level

• When cutting out unnecessary sections of a program sourea which you are recording and then continuing your recording.

• When you want to stop the sound temporarily during playback.

NOTES:

I. When 'topping the t(lpe fora prolongoo period of limll', use IIJC STOP {em;r.

2, Wlr.r!'i r.I«i,.S' rr p~t-r"(;Qrd{}.d IGPr! to rc:-rocora tI!irogr.artl source, bel:lr in mind Ih(ji U~C pre-record~d 8I.HUld wilt ~(}melim(li' f101 be e.-allfl(J M aU! place on Ihe /lJpe where you set the QITh IQ lIte PAUSE modI!.

AUTO·STOP MECHANISM

The tape is automatically stopped and the operating le\!ersr€leased when the tape becomes completely wound onto one reel during each operating mode (record, playback, fast forward .rewind), even if the STOP le-ver is not depressed. It takes only a few seconds for this auto-stop operation.

CHROME TAPE DETECTOR

The CT-FIOOO comes with a chrome tape detector mechanism. If the cassette tape is provided with extra holes, the deck's bias and equalization circuitry is actuated automatically and set to cater to the chrome tape, and there is no need to select the BIAS and EQ switch settings.

B

Fig. 6

PLAYBACK

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Sat che iWit;:hti 900 .:onuol!i ai f(jII~W!il ~ehr. VOI,I !I\I'Oitch Ihe po ..... -e.r 001'11.

Set L!JOC PAUSE switch to OFF. Set the tape counter 00 '000.'

• Set ~he MEM'OR Y S'I'OP1PLAY butt-on to OFF

iI ;s..t the PITCH I;O"LTQI knob to the cenwat pcshlcn. • &It the TEST 100Hz swjldl to OFF

Set tbi! MONITOR !;witC:!1 L('l TAPE.

Turn the INPUT (MfC/D1N, LINE} recmding level control knolls te their Il!flmOliL po~ilio!ls.

Check that tiJ~ nll-ed ~t!ion is not di.ty. Clean if dirty.

2

1. Set the- POWER awiteh to ON.

2. Insert the cassette tape+

Check thRt the tape is on the left reel and !hr.n iti~erl.

3. Select the B:lAS and EQ switch setting.

Select aeeordiug to the type of tape you ilroB u~inl:( far plrd.yb.lle,k (Refer 1.0 section on 'Scjccung Bias and Equaltaer SWH,elH.·S'j.

4. Select tho DOLBY NRfMPX FIL switch position.

Sel thili te) ON wh ... " pl~yin~ b",.",k B Oolby ceeoeded "'P'

50_ Play tap-e.

DepT!!!U the PLAY lever to start tape play

6. Adiust playback level

Adiust the volume u£ing UlQ OUTPUT Je-'lel eoanols.

7. End of playback,

The CT-Fl0(lO J'; automatjeally set to the slop modewhl!~ the tape l .. fully wound onto the rlght-hand reel U you want to stop the tape during playback, d.Qpreli.~ tile STOP !~""'f. If you want to stop the tape tempeT;p:"ly, ~",t th", PAUSE switch to ON.

PITCH CONTROL KNOB

Use this control to vary the tape's playback speed (4.8cm/s) - you can make it up to 6% faster or slower. Turning this- control to the left Jrom the centra! position slows down the tape speed, andlt lowers the musical steps. Turning it to the leftmost position lowers the musical steps by El eemitone Conversely, turnins: it to the right increases the tape speed and raises the musical steps. 'fuming it to the rightmost position raises the rnuslcal steps by a semitone.

H you adjust the playback sound with the PITCH control so that it is in line wjth the musical steps of a tuned piano, you 'Will be able to compensate for slight discrepancies in the musical steps and

hanuomze the sound of the music quite easily. Normally, 'this control is kept in the central position (click stop) during playback.

OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROLS

Usually. the output is adjusted with the OUTPUT level controls 80 that the level meter pointers do not deflect beyond the OdB poainon. Use these controls to make the necessary adjustment when the sound of the- program Source Connected to the receiver {or stereo amplifier) differs greatly from thilt of the tape being play back on the CT-FIOOO. Use the tape MONITOR switch on the receiver to check that the volumes are adjusted to the same level.

9

RECORDING

SoIl tho _ilcfHM. and O:Dnlfol~ ali 10110 ... , before Vail switch Ihe powe, on.

Su the PAUSE switch to OFF.

Sellhe ME:MQRY STQP/PLA Y button to OFF. Set the R"~C 1~IMITEJ1_ IIwitch to OFF.

Set the TEST '1001-17. ,wileh to orr.

Set the MONITOR xwitch 10 TAPE.

Set the DOLBY NR/MPX F'lL ~wito;h lQ OFF/OFF,

• Turn the INPUT (Jl.HC/DIN, LINE) ~ecQn:linif level ron' Irol knobs to tho:ir Idtm(}st pQ9ili.)nli.

Set. the progr~m fjQun:_~ you "'Hill to record (record, (l'l\'l broadcast, lil/e rnjk~ p~rrormfince)

2

FOllOw Ihel~uo~UM allow tor r..::OI'dinlil in num,'!nl Old", Th, neo numb.", •• e ilio.lJtr •• en in tI"e 'iglne

5

1. Set the POWER switch to ON.

2. Insert the eussette tape.

Check thllt ~he tepe i~ on L.l:wlcfL red and then lnsert.

3. Set the MONITOR switch to SOURCE.

4. Select the BIAS and EQ switch settings.

Set tile ~witchl!S Lo the upprepnute pcsitlcns depending on the ill?e of IMpe you. art! teCO!dl.rJ1l 011 and rerfer;ll!' to pag-e 11 lind Ihe section 0[1 "Scleethjg Bias {lnd Equalizatjcn Switches,"

5. Set the reeording level.

Use the LINE (or MICIDIN) recording level controls 10 adjuat 50 that the meier pointers do not deflect over OdD. For rurther detailll., reFer to page 11 and the seeuon on "Setting lhe Recording Level." -

6. Select the DOLBY NR/MPX FlL switch position.

Sel thil awilch LO ON with Dolby recordinlls. FQr detaila, reter to page 5 and the section on "DOLBY NR/MPX FIL Switch."

7. Check the DOLBY ROC CAL switch and controls.

When Dolby eeeordlng, eeree to palle 12 and the seetloe on "Usin~ lbe DOLBY .!lEe CAL Switch and COniron."

8. Set the tape counter ~o '000',

9. Begin recording.

Depress tho; PLA'{ alld REC rovers togcrhor 'Phe -econf 1111 d~ij"lay 1"mp (REC) lights lip and ~bc tape rI..1I'l1i lrom left to ri~f1L

10. Monitori,ng the recording.

If you liet the MONlTOR li'wikb to TAP£:, you cat} ljli~en ,md compare the sound quality with that when the same swi~e.h is set to SOURCE, If there iij a"yLliiIlIi wron~ wit.h the sound when ure !:WiLcn is at TAPE, it may be due to a derormed tape, dirt in the head seccon, or the recording level or BIAS and EQ .~wilf::helli may be set incorrectly. Locate the fault ~md start recordinll again.

l!. End recording.

When the t.t<~ lias I,eel'l fully wound onto the righthend rool, t.he CT·F 1000 witl automatically stop Depress the STOP rever if you want to stop lhe tape duriniZ reeQrdln~. If you wi'lnt to &IOP uie tape II'IYI' porll.rily.iEt till: PAUSE ~wit('h 1£1 ON

'tc

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SETTING THE F.ECORDfNG LEVEL

Set the recording level controls eo that the level meter pointers deflect across a -3~OdB rang€ and so that the peak indicator does not keeping lighting up when there are relatively high signal peaks in the program source that you are recording. The playback. sound will be distorted if the level meter pointers deflect to the upper end of the scale during recording, Conversely. jf the angle of deflection :U; too low, the Signal-to-Noi~e ratio will deteriorate and there will be a high level of audible noise during playback. The signal level varies from program source to program source, and 50 keep your eye on the painters during recording.

The peak indicator sometimes lights up when the pointers' deflection is below OdB, However, if this indicator lights up only once in a while, the sound will not be distorted even if you continue recording. Re-adjust the recording level if it lights up for long periods of time

Peak indicator (PEAK +5dB)

Signals from the program source (a broadcast or somebody's voice from a microphone] contain pulse components that giv€- sudden surges in the input level which cannot be detected on the level meters.

The peak indicator lighhl up to warn of peak levels which occur when the suddenly generated signals exceed the reference recording level by ... firl B (about r.s.rotdj.

USING TH~ MPX FIL SWITCH

The DoLby response is affected if FM stereo pilot signal (19kH~) leakage is Incurred [TOm the FM tuner. When recording an FM broadcast in Dolby, set this MPX FIL switch to ON. Set the switch to OFF for other type of recording since this eliminate-s the effect of the filter's characteristics. provide.'; it wider frequency band-width and makes for a more faithful recording

SELECTING THE BIAS AND EQUALtzER SWITCHES

In order for the tapes to give fuH rein to their cheracterlsncs and for you to keep di .. tortion to the :minimum when recording> you should select a bias and equalizer value in keeping with the cbaracterlstice of the tape you are using. Select the appropriate switch settings. Standard. combinations are Hated in the table below.

The-re is no ne-ed to "elect with tapes having chrome tl3.p€ dete-ction holes.

Major Tape Brands & Switch S!ln~nlls

Tablil~

Fig. 7

SONY

S.WITCH F'Q.6ITIO~

TAPE

FUJI

C--60,C-90 Cofi-OHF. C·90HF

SASF

CI~FlOMDIOXID e-sc Ct4ROMDIOxm C-9Cl

Pi·BLlPS

CHROMIUM DIOXIDoE (':-.60 CHROMIUM I)IOXjDE C-90

FUJI FC C·6Q, FC C-9{)

SONY C-EiOCR. C-9{lCR

SCOTCH CHROME C.£O, C·90

e~SF C-60lH :SUPER, C-9QL.H SUF'E: R C·60.C-9[)

AGFA SUf'ER C·60t 6 SUPER C-\lO+6

SCOTCH C·60, C-9D (MASTERl

LN C·SO.C·90 MAXE:LL. uc C-60, C-90

f- __ +':U.:::DX:;;L"'C'"'~::,D=;;;- __ ---1 BIAS-STD

c C.£O D (;·90 re-cr

TOK 6D C-60, SI) G·90

r-----t.:"~e~!'"~'· ... ~~,~,,::'"~ .•• "'X"c."'6{);----i EQ- STD

FM C.gO, FL C·90, F X e-sc FX DUO C·46. C-60. C·[lO

FX Jr. C-4[;, C·SO, C·90

r-'"Q'-'NC.y--+~~ic~:cisD;;;SIC"'C"'";CC';;;,~c'"c_c---___iaIAs~F;;.~ r-SC;,-B:"'::c~H--+~~:::~:;::::"'~:;:;~CC:~::c~~:::M:-. -'o""::-,.-"o",,,,---i eo - F-e.·Cr

In addition, different switch settings according to the type of tape may improv€ the sound.

NOTES

Wh!"n u~i'lg oCoQmm~n:i(l{ly mmi1abl~ p~f?.tf?",ordoo mu.!"itl t'hn.:wn:" tope», <let th(! EQ ~lDil",h It) crO, wlum pw.y.ing bu("k 70J.l~ high r"~q'i..le,,cy retponse tapes, and to STn w""''' p{"ylng /;",(,k .r;;i.urla.ard mU6i ... cJ""Qme IUpf?$

Set lilt! EQ $wil~h io STD wileil w:ing a c~l"llm.l! taptl (lnd OlhN /"p"''' ~(!()n1(!d with C! IJ"OI'Htentional standmrl of 1201'S

11

LOOTER RECORDING

Due to the characteristics of the l;:IJ)es excessive input signals, cause the recording to sound distorted. The over-level limiter automatically reduces a Large input signal to the appropnete level on which it does not cause distortion, If the REe LIJl.HTER switch is set Lo ON, then you can be assured of distortion-free recorded sound even if there ure excessive input signals. Set to ON after setting the recording level. The switch is very effective when recording the following:

• Live or on-location recordings where there are great differences between the high and low sound levels.

• Memo recording at meetings and social gatherings.

• Recordings where there are sudden high sound

levels.

USING THE MONITOR SWITCH

'The CT-FIOOO adopts an independently aligned erase/recording/playback 3-head system. If you set the MONITOR switch to TAPE during n tape recording, you can listen to the program which you have just recorded. If you set this switch to SOURCE, you. can listen in to the program which you are about to record. This means that by selecting the switch, you Car. monitor the recording through the headphones. Set the TAPE MONITOR switch on the receiver to ON when monitoring a recording (rom the receiver.

FOLLOW-ON REOORDING

You can record a new program source onto a prerecorded tape which is p.iaying in the deck if YDU depress the PLAY and REC levers together. This procedure is particularly effective (or tape editing.

NO'1'E'

Check Illal Ihl.' t(]pe'~ erasure prcuc.nficm lab:: ltulle nol been brokcl! off. YOu c:rmn()1 Facorn ol /lew program Borm,:e if tlley IUJue_ (Refer 10 page 7 and the section on 'Erolj:urc prevention Tabs)

ERASING RECORDED SOUND

• \,Vh€11 you want to completely erase a program source which you have recorded, set the recording level (LINE, MIC/DIN) controls to their leftmost posrnone and then allow the tape to run with the tape deck set to the recording mode.

• If you re-record a new program source onto a pre- recorded tape. the previous recording will be erased automatically, and the new program source will be recorded.

F'ig.8

USING THE DOLBY REC CAL SWITCH & OONTROLS

'I'he CT-F1000's Dolby system is adjusted to the prescribed level 'for reference tapes" However. the recording and playback levels of tapes sold on themarket do differ from tape to tape, in which case the Dolby system does not work effectively. To compensate for the fluctuations in the levels adjust as outlined below.

1. Inset the tape into the tape deck I following the SteP5 Icr "Recording."

2. Set the MONITOR switch to SOURCE.

3. Select the suitable BIAS and EQ switch settings in accordance with the type of tape you are using.

4. Set the TEST 400Hz switch to ON.

5. Set the DOLBY NR/MPX FIL switch to ON.

6. Adjust the LlNE recording level controls so that the left and right channel level meter pointers indicate Od.B. Turn the MIC/DIN recording level controls to their leU--most positions.

7. Depress the PLAY and REC levers, and set the tape deck to the recording mode. The tape will start to run.

S. Set the MONITOR switch to TAPE.

9. Adjust the DOLBY REe CAL (both left and right) controls so that the pointers of both level meters indicate OdB.

10. Set the TEST 400Hz; switch to OFF. This complete> the adjustments.

11. Then record, following the steps outlined in "Recording. "

TAPE SLACK TAKE-UP MECHANISM

The CT·Fl 000 ~mpJoy~ two cupstans ~3I!1d so any IILI1<::!.: i.~l the tupe will impnit the crrccuvcness of its peeformnuce To .... fegullrd aga~l:Isl .. his kind of mallunctron, the deck is provided with a tape stack lake-up mechanism which eliminates aDY slack. Whnl happens is that when the cassette half is inserted, i~ sets the deck to the rewind mode for a mere second and IRk .... up the "I~ck, If, hQwever, Ih .. n~ i" 1\ gr!'flt de~11 of ~Iack. use a pencil <)r "imilar objf!CL to I",k". it lip bercre you load the easseuo tape.

12

MICROPHONE RECORDING

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STEREO RECORDING

As shown in Fig. 9 use two identical stereo microphones, and connect the one for the leff channel to the L MIC jack and the one for the right channel to the R MIC jade For the actual recording, refer to page 10 and the section on <Recording,'

Points to bea/in mind

• Use dynamic or electret microphones.

• Make sura that the connecting cord for a highimpedance microphone (over 2.0 kilohms) is less than 5 teeters long.

• Whe-n you are not recording with the microphones, unplug them from the jacks. If you leave them as they are, you wi1l not be able to record from the DIN {REG/PLAY) connector

• When you want to check the quality of the recording or what is being recorded, it is a good idea to use the headphones.

• Monitoring the recording with the speakers very often gives rise to howl SQ u~09 the microphones as far away from the speakers as possible.

MrxING RECORDING

Mixing recording CHn be performed between the signals from the LINE INPUT terminals and the signals from the- MIC jacks or- DIN (RECfPLA Y) connector.

1. As shown in Fig. 10 connect the microphones to the MIC jacks, and connect the program source, such a13 the turntable, through the receiver to the CT.F1000'" LINE II\'PUT terminals. When using the DIN connector, unplug the microphones from the MIC jacks.

2. Adjus.t the mixing levels by setting the MONITOR. switch to SOURCE, and setting the recording level control knobs. all th€ while monitoring the levels through the headphones (or speakers). Use the MIC/DIN recoedlng level controls to adjust the signals from the DIN connector and the LINE recording level controls to adjust the line input signals.

3 . For recording, follow the procedure outlined on page 10 and the: section (Iii 'Recording.'

NOTES.

1. Sc~ tIn: rectJ>"di'lli Ie",,", (;olJl~Qfl.l flO-I ,#;,-,"(1 fOr miring til HII:i ... l.owesl /eL!\:1 (!urn dg'~l rO"n,J 0'" the l~flJ.

2 You will O/.>lr;1'n mw:h be!ler .ri!~ull(i mUll "lixiilg if yOu fum the LINE .erordlilg leu.:1 eontrosc down ~Iight!y rillher lilt". if ,};o" use '/10" mi{lMp1to~e::; 0/' tine i~pu! illd~pe"d~"lI)i

Example of Recording with Microphones

L"'~~h,"""

-~u

Flg.9

Example of Cormectlons for Mixillg Recording

TmntatJlll'

Fig. 10

Recording programs in Mono

• When recording with a monaural microphone. set the mike recording level control of the channel which is not being used (l-eft or right) to the lowest setting.

.. When recording a program sour-ce in mono with the LINE INPUT terminals, it hi- a good idea to connect the monaural signal to both the CT·FI000~s channels (left and right). Special connecting COrds are required for this.

13

OPERATIONS WITH THE TIMER

UNATTENDED RECORDJ:NG

'You can use the timer switch, which is sold separately, to record automatically an FM broadcast or other program source at a specified time. 'Ibis switch is convenient for recording programs when you are out Or asleep.

1. As shown in F'ig. 11 connect the CT~FI000's pO'W"E:r cord to the timer. Also connect 'the receiver's power cord (or tuner, amplifier) '"0 that th€- receiver's ONjOFF functions are controlled by the timer.

2. Set the power switches On the CT·FIOOO and the receiver to ON, and then select the broadcasting station whose p:rogr!l.rn you want to record.

S. Follow the SteP5 in the section on 'Recording' on page 10. Depress the PLAY and REC levers which set the tape deck to the recording mode, and then set the recording level.

4. Set th-e- timer go that the power will go OD at the prescribed. time. The power to the other audio components goes off.

5. At the prescribed time, tne power will automatically go on and the tape deck will start to record about 2 seconds later. When the tape is

Unattended Recording & Automatic Playback Cormectlons

completely wound onto the reel, the auto-stop mechanism is activated and the CT-Fl000 is switched off. Next, the timer operates and switches the power off.

NOTES.

::t"urn file (Nnplf(ier's l'o/ume L'''n~ro/ righl down w IhQl~ Ihll ~"ul1d fs: rIO • .f!.mili..:d thrDugh the .tp!>afil!!"r.,"

• Por more de/ails Oil !ne eonnectmra. nfl!!"r !D lile timer .8"wil('iI'~ jns~ru~tnH'J DODkl!ll

WAKE-UP PLAYBACK

You can have the tape deck play back automatically at a desired tlme a pre-recorded tape. Y QU can set the timet so that the tape's music wakes you up instead of an alarm clock. ASc shown in Fig. 11 connect the CT-FIO()O and il€"t the timer 110 that the power is switched on I3.t the desired time. Follow the steps (1) to (6) in "Playback' OD page 9 and the tape deck will play back the tape at the desired time.

SLEEPING FUNCTION

If you leave the timer set so that the power will go off in 30 to 60 minutes' time, you can listen to music while you fall orr to sleep, without having to worry about turning the tape deck off yourself.

;~·,__r ""';;;;;;::"='::::::.....I

O~riltiJlgl~""'r5 .U'latt~ndBd racording dBprE5~ REC!Ir PLAY

I~virr! .A,u\QmGli~pl"yb.a.cl:. d"epn:ui'LA'r" laVl!r

SeIPOW!::FI ~wilch TD 0"

Fig. 11

14

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USING THE MEMORY STOP/PLAY SWITCH

The CT-FIOOO is provided with memory stop and play functions. 'l'he memory stop [unction re-winds the tape and stops it aL a location for repeated playback when you want to play back a section of a program Source on tape which you have recorded or already played back once. The memory play Iuncuon starts playback automatically at a preselected location of the tape after rewind.

Memory stop

1. Insert the cassette tape, and push the memory switch to ON.

2. Depress the counter reset button at that location on the tape where you want to start the playback while the tape is running. 'l'be counter will then be set to "000:'

3. Start recording or playback.

4. Stop the tape play (or recording) at the desired location and depress the REW lever, The tape wi11 t.hen rewind.

S. When the counter indicates "999", the auto-stop mechanism will be activated and the tape will stop. The REW lever is released.

Memory play

1. Push the memory switch to set it to ON.

2. Depress the counter reset button at that location on the tape where you want to start the playback, while the tape is running. The counter will then be set to "OOO.'~

LINE TERMINALS Simultaneous recording

The Ct-F1000 is provided with two sets of INPUT terminals. As shown in Fig. 13, this means that you can connect another tape deck (cassette, or openreel) to the LINE INPUT terminals and record the same program source which you arc recording on the CT·FlOOO.

Duplicating

The CT-Fl000 is equipped with two sets of OUTl~UT terminals. As shown in Fig. 14, this means that if you connect one get to the recording LINE INPUT terminals on your tape deck (cassette, or open-reel), you can record the program of your choice at the same time as the program source is being played back on the CT-FIOOO In other words, you can duplicate tapes.

3. Continue play or recording.

4. Stop the play (or recording) at the desired location and depress the REW lever. The tape will then rewind.

5. Depress the PLAY lever while the tape is being rewound. The rewind will continue.

6. When the counter indicates "999", Ute tape will stop and the tape deck will automatically be set to the playback mode.

• If the tape runs out during playback. the CT-F1000 will automatically stop and the PLA Y Lever will be released.

NOTE:

Always set thE memory 8witch !Q OFF whell you rJo lU)t intend to. use rhe m.emory &top or memo,,), {lwy functio~8.

Fig. 12

15

USING THE DOLBY SYSTEM

The Dolby System is a method of reducing noise generated in the tape playback process. It is widely employed throughout the world.

Since the system is mainly concerned with noise produced by the tape itself, it cannot reduce noise in the program source which is being recorded on tape. This means that to derive the maximum benefit from the Dolby system you should avoid recording signals from records which have been played a let and also (ram FM broadcasting stations containing a lot of noise. Instead, you should always try to choose signals with as little noise as possible.

PRINCIPLE

Magnetic tapes used for recording lind playback on a tape recorder have a certain amount. of inherent noise. The most audible is that if] the midrange and treble, and this is called 'hiss.' This can be traced to the siee of the magnetic particles in the tape. The hiss is reduced if these particles ar€ small or if the tape is run Quickly which in effect reduces the size of the particles. However, the low speed of the cassette places it at a disadvantage in this respect.

'The CT·F1000 features R Bctype Dolby system which is designed to reduce this hiss. An A-type system is also available on the market and this reduces all kinds of noise (but it is employed in special professional equipment).

Although the noise reduction frequency band differs, both types of Dolby Systems are capable of providing an improvement of up to lOdB under optimum conditions.

The B·type noise reduction system works as follows. When the recording input signals fall below the reference level, the midrange and treble component levels in the signals are successively enhanced and then recorded. A tape recorded in this way is given exactly the reverse treatment during playback. The midrange and treble components below the reference level are successively attenuated and so when the tape is played back, the signals are returned to their original form. At the same time, the tape hiss which is the midrange and treble noise generated in the play. back process is attenuated in proportion to the size of the signals - the smaller the signals, the greater the attenuation. This has the effect of reducing the noise,

SELECTING TAPES

Although there are some differences among standard tapes, LH tapes, chrome tapes and ferrichrome tapes, you can use just about any brand with the CT·F100Q. It is bei,tet to avoid using C·120 tapes which do not have any par:ticular performance specifications and also LH tape!' with a high sensitivity level,

NOTE:

I~ lome ca;l'i'!S uml espcciuUy with high ~<:n~_;li'-'_;lJi I"p<!~. Dolby FeconJ;nB' (lfid p'lJyQa<:" -:an pn)d".;<! a.e.uiLItiotl.!" in U~e /'N:qurmc)' ~e~p,="~~,,, and I']'i" res«ll!; ill dllWllgmd!ng I/w WUlld qu.r;rlily ra!heJ" tfllll~ j)~prolJing U.

RECORDING LEVEL

Adjusting the recording level involves: basically the same operations as with non-Dolby recording. However, with wide dynamic range source, such 8S Jive recordings with microphones whereby highvolume sounds are being recorded, it is a good "idea to set the recording level a httle lower than normal The Dolby System works to suppress noise with low-volume sound and it reduces the level slightly with high-volume sound. This means that you do not have to worry about distortion when recording.

PLAYBACK

• When you play back pre-recorded Dolby music tapes sold on the market on yOW' CT-FlOOO, you will be surprised at the high quality of reproduction and the very low noise level.

• If the Dolby noise reduction system is not applied during both recording and playback, the signals will lose their original characteristics. Playing back normally recorded tapes with the Dolby system on (noise decreases but treble unbalanced) and playing back Dolby recorded tapes with the Dolby system off (treble is accentuated slightly) are not illustrations of the correct application of the Dolby System.

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MAINTENANCE

~""""""""""""""""""""""""""".P!O~EEn

Follow the maintenance instructions below to keep your tape deck working in tip-top condition.

CLEANING THE HEAD SECTION

The head section is composed of the heads, capstan, pinch roller (see Fig. 15), and with extended use these parts accumulate dust. dirt and grea5€ easily. If this assembly gets dirty, the contact between the tape and the surfaces of the heads is impaired, and this downgrades the f>ollild quality and the stereo balance, and also leads to unstable operation. To prevent this, clean the head section and the surrounding parts regularly with the accessory cleaning swab or with a 50[t doth dipped in the accessory cleaning fluid.

• You will find that it iB easier to clean the pinch roller if you depress the cassette detection pin and the PLAY lever, since this operation will cause the pinch roller to rotate.

DEMAGNETIZING THE HEAl)

The recording head becomes. magnetized. when you use the tape deck for prolonged periods of time. This results in noiii€ being generated and the treble dropping off during recording and playback. The tecording head should therefore be regularly demagnetized with the head eraser, which is sold separately. For further details, refer to the head eraser's instructions booklet.

,\,IOTE:

Do n:ol hold screiodrtoea, me/Ill IJbiilr;r8 or .m~no€!I8 dose to Ihl! I.IlP.a fHUlas

Fig. 15

CLEANING THE FRONT PANEL, DUST COVER Wipe the front panel and the dust covet when dusty or greasy with a soft doth containing a small amount of ordtnarv washing-up liquid. 'I'hen, wipe dry with a dry doth, Never use volatile spiritslike thinners, benzine or alcohol because they will damage the panel's finish.

M.-;isruroe- 100ms fn Ihe o~eralil'lg se~.ion5 of this model .'Iond Hrll model's pcrlormanal will bll impilir~d if Ih~ mDd.1 f~ 1;"';"Jg"~ ('Qm cool W"Ql,mdin~j i"IO II warm room or if the l .. mp!'.a"~LJr8 of the Hrom rises sudden."..

TO pr"".mt arov I'>"rfOrm~n{]" impairm"nt, 1111 the madel "tam:! i ... iu ... eo. ... wrrO ... dil'l(JS I~( atJo)ut ~" hOLJr belo.e !wi~~nil'lil it ora, ~r erajllrp. lh~1 ,lip. room lempefllh.Jfe ri!l!S gjadll~II .... ,

17

TROUBLESHOOTING

Althol.lgh some failures and breakdowns can be traced to legitimate rn e rcbamcal raults. some are in fact theresults of improper maintenance, tape defects or lack of experience in operating the tap€- deck.

If you think that there is a failure, refer first to the following checklist

Symptom

1. PIL<g""rd iT1cmr~"tlv

Set MEMORY 5wit.ch 10 OFF

1. AC ~ord ii "';>1 pl ... g~OO in. 2 T~p[lM~run(;JuC

3. PAUSE switch Is 9BC 10 ON.

4. C!II_ue i~ in-rer~ed improper'l/.

Rlmedy

:2. ~e-.'IIll'ldlspoe

3. ser "AUSE mlc(:h w OFF

4. Fl:e-mcloII! tape and fnsen properly.

3. Sf!'! DOLBY NR/MPX F I L. :.witeli 10 OFF

t . Hmoo! BIU d~rw

2 BIAS, EG ..... rlchu'''ronOI.,,' 'na",,(J,,:lu.,~6 wllh l~poI!{juring recol'(iingQI pia\l'back.

3. A. "l)n-Clo;>lb". r~oon;leo;t ,ape is l;Ieing playe.:J b"",k with DOLBY NR!MPX F I L """ild':\c1 ON

BI1II:B .... ilh tape,

No pla\lbilck sound.

:1 S.H MONITOA ..w;t{;n to TAF'f

1. OUTPUT ~.;Jrmols eru Plt ttl lo8=hmost po~·

tionJ.

::!. MON ITO~ ~ ... it"h i~""'t tG SOURCE

1. TyrOl oo'nroll ~o :ruiwble o~ili';Hl.

2. Oi~torti(]n is recorded on tilpe

1. RHlute playback I~\I~I.

2. Repl~ce esasette taue

Output I~val ~'mmi-t bii adj .... tee.

501 10 u pori lion "",tlert mcsieer ,~e~ h~,rrwnlze.

TEST 400Hz switch ""t to ON

PITCI-l CONTROL is nOI Silt propsrly.

S,II TEST 4J)OH~ _;,,,1110 OFF

S<>un.;lisun5.aadv

2. Irro&gLJI~rcas~ttetilpewindinli.

1. Cloe3n .:.:a~$18n.

2. ROl"plaa wee.

1 RiiplamW~

2. SE-I DOLBY NRIMf'X F I L switch to ON.

1 Tapai501[]

2. Dol!).,. recorded (ape ;$ being played hack wilh DDL.ElY NRIM,"X FIL. W>li1Ch :ier 10 OFF.

ceororreeorc.

1 R"placs taps or co""r tab "puniny" ..,ill1 ~(jhe!ive tepe ,

2.503-1 TEST 4QOHz lwileh 1-0 OfF.

1. C~ssette·s "Taw..., p.rn~ention .ahs hB"",ba .. " brOI<~n off

:2. TEST tlODl-lz switch is:iE1 11:1 ON.

1 IntiLJ'le~el is too high. 2.0inVhfl.i.ld1.

1. Fcetluceii"lj)ullevel 1. Clea" i"teilds.

AUTCl-!.top machan~sm.a~tualad MEMO"RY "",it!:" i~ Silt 1.0 ON

bell:lle ~I!pe ..... ound crp,

M8ml:lrv pl~y cjIJ-BS nol MEMORY Gwitch i$ ~t to OFF

Sel MEMORy' ~I".";eh to ON

1. 60;-1 MEMOAY ,wile"' lQ OFF.

2 o..pr","s "LAY l~wr all-!':r dilp.eu;n(i STOP

SPECIFICATIONS

....................................................... PIONEER

S.y51~m~ . Motor

COmp~.:~ ~~~ene. 2<tfl~"ro~j ~Ier~o EI~ar()nit~ill'·col-IUrOlletl DC mOI-C1I (t .. .nr-rn generator] x I; (".8(;ml~ £DeEd nrlve] PC lorqul!i molC:U xl; [East FDlw3rd ~ndrt\\lil'lcldrfvt:) ·u'11·ci)'~I~1 f~rriIC' 1

~~~~~~i;~t:~~f~r~i:e>' f ~¥op~blflallofl

I ~13".t>~'r.: r.eacl)l 1

Heads.

Fcrrit~ ~rJ5ing he~d x I

Opcr~"Oil 'Sol~noicl drive, climel ~",ilch3ble 3nd lim~r pj~ .... pre,eu:..l>le

F~Sl Wif'ldil'l~ Time Ap~roximal'ely 6,5 5.I!~O:ncl5 (C-60 tape]

Wow amll'"ll.lll~r • • • Ne> "lQn; 1i1~11 0,1)5% (WRMS)

No rna,", Ih3n 1\1.15% ~DINI

rreeoeucv Re sconse $1~11t:i~td, LI-1 L~p~s; 20 !o "ti,OOOHz (30 10 1.s:.OO{lH~ ddEll, (lS TO '4,{lOOH7. DIN!

Fcrri';:;,""omi,.m 13p~: 10 10 19,OOOH~ uc 10 1J,(J[)DHz !.ldEl-,

Chromium djllldd~ tJ(JoI:: 10 III 19,(}()OHz uo 10 17,ClOOHz !Joel'Sj, (30 wI5,O[1Cl11zDIN)

Sigual-to-Nolse Rutlo . . DoltJl' OFf": M()I">L" tjJari 54(JB

DolC!I' ON: MOle than (,4d!l- {OV~I

SkHi,HarIiJard,UI tap~s)

(Whth chremlam rJiCll:idL· lape i~ used, ~lgrl3l·t0110i:;e rauo is ILmhel nnerovec by e.sou over 5':Hz)

Mo)~ 1~~11 60(16 (DIN)

t-i~~m"niG Oislorlim. • NCI more Ih~n I ,~% jOdS) 1i"lf'ulS ($e.,~ili.ily!Md)(im),jm ~Iiow~bl~ inpul/lmp~d~ncc)

MIC n. R); O_2~mmV{lDOmV/~O k"Q.hms. (imm dlam jack (Rererence p"jjC imp"ei~Ii~: 250 Ohms 10 )0 kiJllhm~) .

LINE X ,1 (~..ch~nneJ stereo, P~ullel ccenecuon ~ySleI1'l]; (.tlmV{25V/IOO kiloOhmi)

RJ:C!F'LAY X I; IrlPU1 &. cutpu t, lr.JmVj5V{1."~ ~iloOhm~ 5" jack (DIN standard]

O"t~ul, (Rd~re,,(-e- lel·-e-I/M ax iIHUIll 1~,,~l/load Imped3l1u!

LINf "1;450mv/6~OmVf'l[l k_ilo~m, (",;!-<;:~~n"~1 ,1~rliO), rJldllej o;onn""cliun ,y,l~ml

I'!ECjF'lAY" r: 45ClmV/r,~OmV/50 I;ilu-lim, .'ip j~d;

(I)I N 5t..ind~rd}

l'II!AI)Pl-tONE:S Jo: I; 62mV!~3mV!1i o~ms, 6-mm diiHi1. rack

5emi£,"ndU~IJ;lr~

Amplifie, S.~clion ..• Tr~1l5iil"r~)( 9~ (i1l~1,,(fI"S fETsx. 4).

j)iM~5 1( 9G (inGludin& 2"~ner DiOlle~ >;; ], I.~D~;o; <I),

iC~" 4

MOlol (on' ro! SI:~I~on. . T r~nsi~tor! x 3, mooes x 2, Ie Jt; l SLJbfunl:tioOr1~

.. Dolb\,syltell'l (ON-QfF)

• DC'lb\" cillil."~tio)n (blJild-,n 1[)(]Hz 1 .. ,1. ,,~tijl~lod

• MF'X Filler (ON-Of FJ

.T~D~ S.cl~~lClr ~)TDiFc-e:.fCrO,)

Actcmauc I~"~ ,..,CHtor for L.O. ~aDe. and l'.h"u~1 tape sel~{w' I)-j' inil~p~mfenlly ElIAS/EQ

.c:~"",ll~ U1mr>~nm~nl, illurli;,u[ion

<Ii M '"ing comrot used for MI C and I.INE input

e Taoe counter will, .ewin<1 Memory SWild, !ON-Off) for ~mGin~ [Mlint IREW-5TOf>!PLAY (REC) I

• R,"~o;lrding li!l1II~' (ON-QFF)

.Wic!~ scale 1~Vl,"1 merer (-4010 +5dB)

• Rccurcing P~~"I~v~1 in(jlca~(!~ (Li~hl~bl ... revet: +SdB) .PiL~h GOnlro] (mClre than :t60% Qf 'i!'~d t~,,~ ~peedl

• L"v~1 M~mory I\hrl;~~ (0. inpuL5 ~i1d OU!~),jl

+MIC, LINE i~put and {)),jLput I~""I G"nLrOI~ knOt. with 41 ctlck sreo

Power Requirements • • At T2()V, nov, 240\1 ($wjtth~ble)

50/EtIlHi: (D, DIG model) (>, At: nov, 240V (~wil~h;,tLJ~) 50JMliz (HG mod~l)

l'oWErCO'~SLJmr>lion . .]!I WUt$ (D, D}G). 4(1 w~ll~ ~HGl

lJim(n~i(ln~ • 420{W) x HI1(H) " 3o~IO)mm M"..'I.

15-9/15x 7·3/~ I;; l4·ln irl

W~ISht . J), DIG rllQ~I, 12.~k~ (271b 20",)

15.S k ~ -(31 I b 3 O! ~

HG mm"", 1 I.!lkl! {Ui Ib -1o~! 14. T~1l {31 Ib IOl]

FUI·nr5h.cflr'MI,. .• Stereo ""nne~tin~ cero ..... lth

plugs x ~

l'lndcr~~ningklt" 1

Fuse (IJ, DJG model olil~}" 1

(12'011: 1.2,1, 00' 22CiV. ~40V :3.(t()mA.} ORef~cil1g lnatructlone 0( 1

N'OTIl· Sp""irl,""li(",~ em' tI • .,. ,j~31t:" 8,,~j'"Ct to p",,"I"I~ m,"Jlrk~Uu" w/!Jioljr Ilorkl!"d" .. ro li1IJ)ro.J.'~In<l"II'~w.

NOTI;5:

1. Roe-fu~"ceTap"". )I;w(lu;:l '" LH: DIN 4SS13}BLATTG cr

"qUI".

CrO,: DIN -1S513-/BlA Tn (00210)' eqvtv,

2. Reference R~Gllrdin~ Le~~I: MCler Ode ;ndl"~tlns level {lfjQ nwb!m m~gneli~ ~~el ;;;; rhilip~ c~~sett" fef"r~i1G~ I~~el)

3. ~I:fu<!"nc~ S.ig(L~I: B,H~

4. Wow " Flblll:r • Us. [3kHz, with ~OO"~liG co moeesauen

t",",cighll:i:l), rm~ v~.Iu~J • DIN [JI5ClHz, wl~h ~"Clu~ti~ .;.ompt:nmion (wd,h,e.;jJ I'':;'''K ~~I~J ~ DIN 45507

.') Frequency Rt;pon~: • M~~5n.~d ~l -2O!JB It~el> DOLBY OFf. tevet dl!~i~lion II ~jl.rjB WiLhoOLJt indiutioOn .. DIN 's DIN 4550ll

6. :;LgJ1il·to·Noiioe: Ratio . • Mra~l)rli.;j at i'4dB It~tl (1.50Ilwbtm m~j~elil; rever =- DIN 4S51 3 'pc",fjed .~fe.en~~ 11:1"1:1), lEe A GU.ve willl ~~OIlSCit ~ompcrli~tion (weigr.l~d) _DI N is D~N 15500

1. Sl:rl5ili~ity: Inpur Ic~~~ (mV} iI'Il"Quired lor reference r~~orcling le .... el ... hll input Ill; EC) eemrets 5£1 to maetmum.

.e: M~ximLJrn AllQwable IHI'LJt: Whik tJ~c~nirig 5£lli"~i of i"PIH (RIO!;:) I~vel ~a"lro)l~ -jln(j i"o;re.a}ing level a~ input [acks, thc~ is li'i~ mn:imLJm in~IIJI I~vel (",V) ~t {he corm where rl:~(]rding ~mpliri". OLJlput .... ~...:fo.m "ecom .. , .;.livlW{l

'9 R~le .. er'lc~ OUlpul L"'~~I: Phytud: Clu.'P~' le~el .... hf:11 rnne. ind ~C~ loe.~ Od fI

10 M~ximLlm OUI>! .. I L.e.~ei: I'I.1yb~~1: Ou LrlLJl I~~el wilh re~pc"l 10) Ickr~ncQ r~Cllrdinlll~~el ",,!]en OUIL'uL t~LAY! i,,~~1 c"nLrol~ ~re

LI NE VOLTAGE AND REAR PANELS

~ .

C.T·FIOOD R1'e designed to accept different line voltages, according to the country in which they are to be used, altbcugb the operation of the various models is the same in every respect. Fig_ A shows the model designed to operate- at any of two pre-selected voltages (2-20V, 240Vl

Fig. B shows the model designed to operate at any of three selected voltages (120V, 220V, 240V). Line voltage and fuse can be changed and set as follows:

220V and 240V MODEL (Fig. C)

1. Disconnect the A .C. mains curd

2. Usc <I Phillips ~crewr:lriver to take out the VOL· TAGE SELECTOR plug locking SCT{;W.

:'1. Pull uut the VOLTAGE ::mLE("]'OB. plll~ from the socket

1. Rotate the plug until the cutway aligns with the appropriate line voltage marker on the back of the unit, and then replace it in the SOcket.

5. Replace the fuse and FUSE CAP.

120V, U!OV and 240V MODEL (Fig. C) 1, Disconnect the A.C. mains cord.

2. Use <:I Phillips screwdriver to take out the FUSE

CAP and fuse. .....

3. Pull aut the VOLTAG~~ S~~LECTOR plug from the socket.

4. Put the sel e ctor plug back so t.hat. the appropriate line voltage marking can be seen through the cut in the edge of the plug.

5. Change the fuse in accordance with the table.

6. Replace the fuse and FUSE CAP.

220V, 240V model Rear Panel

120V, 220V, 240V model Rea, Pan~1

Fig. B

@)

PHILLIPS ~

SCREWDRIVER~. r;i5J? SOCKET

~~ PLUO

~. FUSe TaQle

FUSE CAP -==-----,-VOLTAGE FuSE

1.2A

Fig,c

22011

800mA

FOR USE IN UNITED KINGDOM or AUSTRALIA CAUTION 240V

Metns supply \:olt~gl' i$ rectory adjusted at 240 volts WARNING

'Illis apparatus must be earthed. 1J.\1rORTAN'f

'I'he wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the fo'llowing code:

Green-and-veuow: Earth

DIIJt'! Neutral

Brown UI'c.

As U,e colours of thp wires in the mains lead of this apparaius may not correspond wlLh the coloured markings ldemlfying tllp terminals in your plll~ proceed as Iollows.

'1'11", wire ..... hich is cotouree green-end-yeuow must he eonnected to the terminal in till' plug which ts marked by the .letter E or by the safety earur symbol. or coloured green or green-and-yellow. The w in which is coloured btue must

be connected to the tcrminat wo]ch is marked with the letter N cr coloured blue or black.

The wire wl1io;:h is coloured brown must be connected to th€" {@nnin;ll which is marked with the tetter L or coloured brown or red.

00 not unscrew thl! bottom plate and cabinet. no user servkeabte parts lnslda,

Always duconnecr all tile equjpment from the mains supply when eonnecung the signal leads. The Power cord should be connected last, make sure that the Power switch is OFF. First i~5-erl UUf female appuance connector or ~he mains cord intu the AC inlet, then plug HII'! cord ld tho!'! well

socket. "I

Be sure tne appliance cceneetor is fully inserted rnto the ACinlel.

Unplug the set from Lhe wall seeker when it is not be used for an extended period or lime.

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