Pioneer CT-W404R Operating Instructions - Page 17

TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom POOR SOUND QUALITY Unstable sound. or interrupted I Cause I Remedy The head, pinch rollers and capstans are dirty. The tape is not uniformly wound. e Clean (see page 4). Completely fast-forward or rewind the tape. No high frequencies. e A tape recorded without Dolby NR is being played back with DOLBY NR switch in the B orC position. The head is dirty. A Dolby NR-encoded tape is being played back with DOLBY NR switch in the OFF position. Set DOLBY NR switch to OFF. Clean the head (see page 4). Set DOLBY NR switch to the same position used for recording. High frequencies are emphasized. Sound from previous recordings remains when rerecording a tape. The sound is distorted. • The head is dirty. • Clean the head (see page 4). • • • Recording level is too high. The recorded signal itself is distorted. The head is dirty. High noise tape is being used. Incomplete insertion of a connection contact. Recording level is too low. The head is dirty. The head is magnetized. • • a Turn REC LEVEL control down when recording (see page 13). Replace the cassette. Clean the head Isee page 41. Replace the cassette. Check connections (see page 6). Turn REC LEVEL control up when recording page 13). Clean the head (see page 4). Demagnetize with a head demagnetizer. (see Too much noise. cord, poor OTHERS The music search function does not work. Cannot use the remote control system. CD • DECK SYNCHRO is disabled. (CT-W504R only) • • The components are not connected properly. The cassette erasure prevention tabs are broken. • • 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. • • Blanks between selections are less than 4 seconds long. The control cord is not connected. • Connect the control cord (see page 6). • Use a tape with blanks more than 4 seconds long. The CD SYNC indicator is off during CD ° DECK SYNCHRO recording. (CT-W504R only) • • The tape ran out during the CD ° DECK SYNCHRO mode. After the deck entered recording standby mode, more than 1 minute elapsed before the CD player resumed playback. e Abnormal functioning of this unit may be caused by lightning, static electricity, or other external interference. To restore normal operation, turn the power off and then on again, or unplug the AC power cord and then plug it in 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 cords. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power shoud be routed in such a way 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 in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. 17 En