Pioneer CT-W404R Operating Instructions - Page 9

FRONT PANEL FACILITIES • When the FLEX system is engaged, each music selection is automatically adjusted during playback. System operation status is indicated by whether the FLEX indicator is lit. When a tape has been recorded at a high frequency level above the compensation level the FLEX system operation is automatically defeated during playback. When you press the FLEX button to turn the FLEX system on and start playback, the FLEX indicator flash and compensation adjustment begins. Compensation adjustment takes within approximately 3 seconds to complete. The indicator change from a flashing to a steadily lit condition. NOTE: • I FUNCTION DISPLAY Except for CT-W504R I _J.o 2_T -lEO • 13 _3 I Except for CT-W204J DECK I tape transport 0 _) mode indicators • See page 10. FLEX indicator (CT-WSO4R only) This indicator lights when the FLEX button is pressed. Synchro copy indicator (COPY) Indicator lights steadily: Copying at normal speed. Indicator flashes: Copying at twice normal speed. DECK II counter indicator NormalLy the tape counter or time counter is displayed (see page 10). It flashes for 4 seconds after the power cord is connected to the power supply. DECK II TIME transport mode indicators • See page 10. button is _) I Except for CT-W204 - -J DECK I counter indicator Q Normally the tape counter or time counter is displayed (see page 10). It flashes for 4 seconds after the power cord is connected to the power supply. DOLBY NR B/C indicator AUTO indicator (CT-WSO4R only) This indicator lights steadily when the AUTO-NR pressed. Level meter Holds peak for about 1.3 seconds. The "o- mark beside the 0 dB mark indicates the Dolby NR system standard level. CD.DECK SYNCHRO indicator (CD SYNC} (CT-WSO4R is only) This indicator lights steadily when pressed and the operation starts. the CD SYNC button DOLBY • NR & DOLBY HX PRO • Dolby HX PRO Headroom Extension [CT-WSO4R/CT-W404R] System Dolby NR System Dolby NR systems are designed to reduce the amount of tape hiss, mainly in the treble components. During recording, the highpitched pianissimo sounds which are most characteristic of audible noise are boosted, and during playback, only these boosted sections are attenuated, so that tape sound is returned to normal. As a result, the noise is attenuated by an amount equal to the boosting in the treble range. The Dolby B-type NR system reduces noise in the treble range, cutting tape hiss and expanding the dynamic range. The Dolby C-type NR system is even more effective in reducing noise, as it reduces noise from the mid-range on. The DOLBY HX PRO system controls the bias current during recording and maintains it at the optimal level based on the amount of the high-frequency components in the music signal. It therefore provides excellent recording quality even when recording signals from digital sources, which contain a large amount of high-frequency components. To guarantee optimal results, the HX PRO system is activated automatically when recording begins. Since this system controls the quality of recording itself, the clarity of the sound will be maintained even when the tapes are played back on another cassette deck which does not contain the HX PRO Headroom Extension System. NOTE: When a tape has been recorded using the Dolby B-type or C-type NR system, make sure that the DOLBY NR switch is set to the same position during playback. 9 En