Pioneer ctf 4242 owners manual

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CONTENTS

Features ....................... 2
Applications ................... 3
Choosing a Location .............. 3
| Front Panel Facilities ............. 4
Connection Diagram .............. 6
Cassette Tapes .................. 7
i Basic Operation ................. 8
Recording Steps ................. 10
Recording via Microphones ........ 12
Other Recording Techniques ....... 12
l Playback Steps .................. 13
Maintenance .................... 14
Employing Dolby System .......... 15
Troubleshooting Guide ........... 16

Specifications &
Schematic Diagram ........ Insertion

FEATURES

Adds New Dimension 10 Audio Enioyrnent

last and easy front panel operation is tthlLvtd through tarefully
apportioned control layout and Pioneer's original vertical cassette
transport system. Simple vertical Lassttlc loading makes handling
effortless.

Engineered for High Reliability

lapc running, speed is regulated by a superbly stable I)( servo
controlled motor. Combined with the ultra [\lt'thltill mathincd
capstan, massive llywhccl, and high precision drive belt and tape
take up mechanism, truly remarkable performance is obtained in
terms of wow and flutter characteristics and stability lhc cassette
loading mechanism is also simple, easy to use, and pretise

Reduced Tape Noise with Built-in Dolby" System
Without adversely affecting the sound quality of the program
source, the builtin Dolby system can significantly reduce bother-
some tape hiss noise (by up to approximately IUdB at high
frequencies). Wide dynamic range, excellent Signdl'lD-Nfilfil} ratio
intruding and playback can he cnioycd liilly

Permalloy Solid Head

lhc recently developed high hardness Pcrmalloy record/playback
hcad brings out the special qualities of chrome, tcrri-chrome and
other types of tapc, In addition l|l great durability against wear,
the head boasts superb tretiucncy response and Slgl\.ll>lterlllst
characteristics, Its high reliability makes possihlr high quality
recordings and playback pet lormariti-s

Tape Selector with Automatic Chrome Tape Function
Independent automatic bias stlector and manual i-tiiiali/ation
selector are included for deriving, tull performance from all types of
tape, including chrome, l'erri-chroinc, low noise, standard, and
others. When the employed cassette is provided with extra detect-
ing holes, bias is automatically switched lor thromc (CrOz) tape
specifications. I'his advanced technology design adopts the new
chrome tape equalization standard (jlxtlps + 70in). Inclusion of
an electronic switching circuit also eliminates noise during scltcr
tron.

Valuable Back Up Mechanisms

Full Auto Stop: When the tape becomes completely wound onto
one reel during any operating mode (record, playback, fast forward
and rewind), the transport is automatically stopped without
imparting stress to the tape or mechanism.

Illuminated Cassette Compartment: Remaining lapc quantity
and tape running condition can be easily observed with a built-in
illuminating lamp provided for the cassette mmpartrm-nt

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Incorporated.
' Dolby and D0 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Incorporated.