Pioneer ctf 2121 brochure

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PIONEER?

. ront-access stereo cassette deck with Dolby-B, independenl
Bias/E0 selection and fully automatic stop.

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Like the name Pioneer itself, our CT-F (Front-Access) decks have come to stand for the maximum in
high fidelity performance, convenience and reliability for audiophiles the world over. Now for the first time
in this popular price range, we are offering a CT-F Series stereo cassette deck with excellent perfor-
mance of our top-of-the-line models CT-F9191, 7171 and so on: built-in Dolby-B noise reduction and a
special Dolby-compatible circuit format to match; built-in MPX filter for ideal recording of FM stereo broad-
casts; independent BIAS and E0 switches for maximum frequency response and lowest distortion from
virtually any kind of tape; long-life permalloy-solid recording/playback head for dependable and clean
musical performance; a fully automatic stop mechanism which functions faultlessly in all modes, plus
direct-change operation levers, large level meters and more. And just to remind you again of the advan-
tages of our front-load, front-control design, remember that it lets you stack or rack" the CT-F2121 over,
under or between other components in your system to save space and simplify actual use. Ploneer per-
formance, convenience and reliability-qualities that are easy to imitate but difficult to match, especially
at such an attractive price. ('Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Inc.)

NOTE: (1) A walnut case ls optional.
(2) Walnut veneered top and side panels are used ln the construction of this cabinet.

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CT-FE'IE'I

FRONT-LOAD, FRONT-CONTROL
CONVENIENCE AND MAXIMUM HIGH
FIDELITY PERFORMANCE

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NEW FRONT-ACCESS CONVENIENCE

The neat, eye-appealing front panel of this outstanding
Pioneer cassette deck has much more than just good
looks. All controls are situated in positions correspond-
ing to the order and frequency of use so that it can be
controlled just as you would a receiver, amplifier or
tuner. The front-panel tape compartment also increases
convenience, since it permits tape loading and un-
loading, tape movement verification and even tape-
label reading while the deck is stacked or racked over,
under or between other components in your hi-fi sys-
tem. The ingenious, jamproof tape compartment itself
is slanted at an angle of 30° to facilitate use, aided by
a switched compartment illuminator.

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BUILT-IN DOLBY-B NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM
As you may know, signal-to-noise ratios DUI-BY NH
(S/N) of cassette tapes have been improved '3
significantly recently, making tape hiss"

less of a problem than ever. But with thel 0
built-in Dolby-B automatic noise reduction on:
system in the Pioneer CT-F2121 you are 3' °"

assured that any cassette tape you use will deliver
noise-free musical sound with a 10dB improvement in
S/N in the high-frequency range over 5,000Hz. Unlike
some conventional decks in which the Dolby is included
much as an afterthought, the Pioneer CT-F2121 has
been designed from the bench up to function in perfect
harmony with this popular noise-reduction system. We
call it Dolby-compatible." For one thing this provides
plenty of dynamic margin-headroom-so that the
saturation level at which distortion can occur is higher.
This means that you may set the level of incoming
signals a little lower when recording a source which
contains a wide dynamic range -- an important thing to
remember when full-fidelity Dolbyized recording of
music is your goal. Also for better Dolbyized recording,
the deck features a built-in MPX (multiplex) filter to
assure ideal recording of FM stereo broadcasts. And
finally, there is a special blue-tinted lamp on the front
panel to indicate that the Dolby system is at work in

recording or playback modes.
'Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

INDEPENDENT BIAS AND EQUALIZATION
SWITCHING

The CT-F2121 is equipped with two
independent switches which, when m 5°
used properly, guarantee optimum

results from virtually any kind of tape

you use. One (BIAS) isatwo-position 1L am am
switch to select the bias current m m/F'c'
supplied to the recording head. The other (E0) is also
a two-position switch, used to select the value of the
equalizer amplifier for recording and playback. For
lowest distortion and widest frequency response re-
sults, follow these simple steps:

(1) When using standard (low-noise) ferric oxide tapes,
set both the BIAS and EQ switches to the STD (stan-
dard) positions.

(2) When using high-performance Chrome (chromium
dioxide-Cr02) tapes, set them both to the Cr02 posi-
tions.

(3) When using the newly-available Ferri-Chrome type

tapes (tapes which are coated with one layer of ferric

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