Pioneer CT-W404R Operating Instructions - Page 4

I co.T .Ts INSTALLATION ...MAINTENANCE ...HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES ...CONNECTIONS ...FRONT PANEL FACILITIES ...PLAYBACK ...SINGLE PLAYBACK ...BLANK SKIP ...RELAY PLAYBACK ...MUSIC SEARCH ...RECORDING ...RECORDING ...RECORDING MUTE ...ERASING A TAPE ...CD • DECK SYNCHRO RECORDING (CT-W504R only) ...TAPE COPYING ...TROUBLESHOOTING ...SPECIFICATIONS ... h I 4 4 5 6 7 11 11 11 11 12 13 13 13 13 14 15 16 18 MAINTENANCE I Erase head Capstan Pinch roller Rec/play head Capstan Pinch roller INSTALLATION When installing the deck, avoid locations sure with that high the temperatures deck receives • or humidity, and make adequate ventilation. I CLEANING THE HEADS, PINCH ROLLERS AND CAPSTANS I I Do not install the deck in locations subject to direct sunlight, or near a space heater or other heating device, as this may cause damage to the finish or internal parts. Malfunctions may also result if the deck is installed in an excessively humid or dusty location. Avoid installing the deck next to kitchen counters or other locations subject to oily smoke or humidity. The heads, pinch rollers and capstans are likely to get dirty quite easily. If these parts, particularly the heads, get dirty, the high frequency components of a recording will not be reproduced and the stereo balance will be impaired, resulting in a deterioration of the playback sound. It is therefore recommended that the head section be cleaned regularly. 1. Set the POWER switch to STANDBY. 2. Press the eject button to open the cassette door. 3. Dip a cleaning swab in cleaning fluid and use it to wipe the heads, capstans and pinch rollers. • • If the deck is placed directly on top of an amplifier, it may pick up humming or other noise. Also, if the amplifier generates a large amount of heat, the deck may malfunction. NOTE: After cleaning the head section, do not load a tape until the cleaning fluid has dried completely (about two or three minutes). • If the deck is located near a television set, it may pick up inter ference noise, which will be recorded as a whistling sound on the tape. If this happens, move the deck further away from the television set or turn the television set off when operating the deck. • Do not place a cloth over the deck, or block the ventilation slots in any way. The ventilation slots on this deck are necessary to keep internal parts cool. If they are blocked, the deck may malfunction. I DEMAGNETIZING THE HEADS I After using the cassette deck for a period of time, the heads will become magnetized. The same effect will occur if a magnetized screwdriver, magnet or other magnetized object is brought too close to the heads. When the heads become magnetized, highfrequency sounds will be lost during recording or playback, and interference noise may also occur. The heads should be regularly demagnetized with a head demagnetizer, which can be purchased at most audio stores. When demagnetizing the heads, make sure that the POWER switch of the cassette deck is set to ON. However, be sure to turn down the amplifier's volume control to its lower position, and disconnect any headphones from their headphones jack. For detailed instructions, refer to the operating instructions of the head demagnetizer. CLEANING THE FRONT PANEL ] J Clean the deck regularly with a soft cloth. If the front panel becomes soiled, moisten a soft cloth with a weak solution of neutral detergent (diluted in five to six parts water),wring the cloth well, and wipe the panel clean. Never use volatile cleaners like thinners, benzine or alcohol because they will damege the panel finish. 4 En