Pioneer ctf 1000 owners manual

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3-HEAD
CASSETTE TAPE DECK

T-F'IDDD

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS D/G

CT-FlOOO are designed to operate 220V or 240V (HG model) main and
120V, 220V or 240V (D, D/G model) main. Before turning on the power,

please confirm the line voltage setting indicated on the rear ofyour unit cor-
responds to the supply voltage in your area; if not, change the setting as

_ described in Line Voltage and Rear Panels on page 20.
(U) PIONEER

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CONTENTS

Features ............................ Microphone Recording ................. 13
CT-F1000 Applications ................ 3 Operations with the Timer .............. 14
Installation Precautions ................ 3 Using the Memory Stop/Play Switch ...... 15
Front Panel Facilities .................. 4 Using the Dolby* System ................ 16
Connections ......................... 6 Maintenance ......................... 17
Cassette Tapes ....................... 7 Troubleshooting ...................... 18
Basic Operation ...................... 8 Specifications ........................ 19
Playback ............................ 9 Line Voltage and Rear Panels ............ 20
Recording ........................... 10

FEATURES

Closed-loop Dual Capstan Transport for Maximum
Tape Run Stability

The CT-FlOOO adopts a closed-loop dual capstan transport
which ensures that the tape runs between the left and right
capstans at a uniform tension and which provides an
extremely stable head contact. This transport also reduces
dropouts and level fluctuations to the minimum, and also
suppresses external vibrations transmitted from the reel
base, tape guide and other parts to the tape. These advan~
tages mean-thaws modulation distortion is reduced.
Furthermore, the FG (frequency generator) type of DC
servomotor which keeps the speed at an extremely accurate
level and is unaffected by the ambient temperature and
voltage fluctuations, the ultra-precision finished capstans
and the flywheel with its excellent dynamic balance all
make for a superior wow and flutter and yield both
recordings and reproductions which are faithful in every
way to the original sound.

Yet another sound feature is the compact mechanical
governor motor for the fast forward and rewind operations.
It displays an admirably good rotation torque for surefire
fast forward and rewind

Three-head System with R & P Combination Head
The CT-FlOOO incorporates a combination head which
contains the recording and playback heads with their
excellent phase characteristics, frequency response, signal-
to-noise ratio and other specifications in a single case. The
uni-crystal ferrite material with its superb frequency
response and resistance to wear allows a stable head contact
and it is not susceptible to dust adhesion. This means that
the sound quality is upgraded, and that the recordings and
reproductions feature a surprisingly high signal-to-noise
ratio. The combination head is a 3-head system so that
there is very little space between the recording and play-
back heads. That's not the only advantage: if the playback
head is actuated during recording, you can monitor the
quality of the recording almost in real time

Built-in Dolby System with Dolby Calibration
Circuit
The adoption of a Dolby system in the CT-FlOOO reduces

annoying tape hiss during playback without impairing the
quality of the program source sound (an improvement at
the high-end frequency range of about 10dB). This results
in an expanded dynamic range and recordings and repro-
ductions with an improved signal-to-noise ratio. The built-in
Dolby calibration circuit allows the Dolby level to be
compensated in accordance with the specifications of the
tape you are using on the CT-FlOOO, and provides an
efficient Dolby effect for every kind of tape.

Chrome Tape Automatic Selector Mechanism, Bias
and Equalizer Selector Switches

The CT-FlOOO is equipped with independent bias and
equalizer switches so that not only chrome tapes but also
low-noise tapes, ferrichrome tapes and standard tapes can
give full rein to their characteristics. For chrome tapes, the
built-in chrome tape selector mechanism detects the special
detection holes and automatically selects the chrome posi-
tion. These switches feature electronic selector circuits
which employ semiconductors and so they are very reliable
and do not generate noise during selection.

lC-oriented Amplifier Section for High Reliability
The CT-FlOOO incorporates the microphone amplifier, flat
amplifier, recording amplifier and headphone amplifier
circuits all on integrated circuits (le). Sophisticated lC
technology is the key to ultra-low distortion. In particular,
the recording amplifier and the microphone amplifier yield
a dynamic range with plenty to spare and also a superior
signal-to-noise ratio and so the recordings are always high-
quality and faithful to the original sound.

Accessory Mechanism

Pitch control knob: This knob can be used to make the
tape travel up to 6% faster or slower than the rated tape
speed (4.8cm/s) during playback. This means that you can
raise or lower the musical steps by as much as a semitone.
You can therefore adjust the musical steps of the music
which you are playing back with the musical steps of an
instrument which you intend to play along with the pre-
recorded music. This feature is particularly effective when
you want to use a tape for accompaniment to songs.

2 *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Incorporated.
*Dolby and DEI are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Incorporated.