Pioneer ctf 700 owners manual

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STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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CONTENTS

Features ............................ 2
Installation Precautions ................ 2
Main Applications of the CT-F700 ,,,,,,,, 3
Connection ........................ 3
Front Panel Facilities .................. 4
Cassette Tapes ........................ 6
Basic Operation ....................... 7
Recording Procedure ................... 8
Microphone Recording ................. 10
Playback Procedure .................... 11
Operations with the Timer .............. 12
Maintenance ......................... 12
Troubleshooting ...................... 13
Employing Dolby System ............... 14
Specifications ...............

Line Voltage and Rear Ianels ............ 16

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FEATURES

Highly Reliable Transport Mechanism

The CT~F700 adopts a DC servo-control motor with
superb stability to maintain the speed of the tape transport
at its rating. The operation of the capstan, belt and large-
sized flywheel which are all precision-finished to very high
standards of accuracy, and the high-precision tape winding
mechanism, makes for superb wow/flutter characteristics
and stability. Furthermore, the cassette shell loading
mechanism ensures only the very best in handling ease and
reliability, and it features a simple construction, too.

Ferritevsolid Head

Ferrite is used for the recording/playback head in order
For it to display the special characteristics of chrome tapes
and ferrichrome tapes to maximum advantage. The result,
ing creation is a highly reliable head with excellent wear
resistance, frequency response and signal-to~noise ratio.
No wonder then that this head opens the door to a new
dimension in recording and playback sound quality.

Newly Developed Dynamic Level Meter for
Enhanced Recording Sound Quality

A new dynamic level meter is incorporated in this
splendid package to detect the lowend and high-end fre-
quency components of the program source which is to be
recorded. It is designed to prevent any deterioration in the
output characteristics often caused by excessive input
signals in the highend frequency components and also any
downgrading in the distortion rate often caused by
excessive input signals in the lowend frequency compo-
nents. This means that it enables the recording level to be
set which is best for the program source. It is used with the
level meters which have always been a feature of Pioneers
cassette decks. The result is undeniable: tape recordings

which are only of the very best quality. This meter also
function as a peak meter during tape playback.

Built-in Dolby* System for Reduced Tape Hiss

The CT-F700s self-contained Dolby noise reduction
system brings about a notable decrease in the amount of
tape hiss (lOdB improvement with high-end frequencies)
which is irritating to the ear during playback. And it
performs this duty without in any way downgrading the
sound quality of the program source. This expands the
dynamic range and makes for recording and playback with
a high signal-to-noise ratio. '

Bias Adiustment Mechanism and Equalizer Circuit
to Bring out the Best in the Tapes

Not only does the CT-F700 employ an equalizer circuit
which is specially designed for chrome tapes, ferrichrome
tapes, low-noise tapes and standard tapes, but it also
features a meter and an adjustment knob which allow the
bias to be adjusted in accordance with the type of cassette
tape being used. You can, therefore, easily set the bias
optimally whatever type of tape you are using.
With the accurate equalizer circuit and the optimum bias
you can always make low-distortion tape recordings. You
can also take advantage of the fact that the highend
frequency response changes when the bias is varied so
you can obtain the frequency response of your preference,

Rich Selection of Accessory Mechanisms

Input selector switch: Use this switch to smoothly select
the audio input of the microphone and the program source
connected to the input jacks.

Remaining tape display mark: The illuminated light with its
remaining tape display mark allows you to easily check how
much tape has run and how much is left.

Chrome tape detector: This mechanism automatically sets
the bias and equalizer circuits to the chrome position for a
chrome tape with detection holes.

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

To ensure the best sound quality and trouble-free operation, avoid setting up the tape deck in any of the

locations described below.

Location liable to downgrade performance
and Insult in breakdowns

Resulting trouble

1. Locations exposed to direct sunlight, or near heaters or other
heat sources.

2. Locations wtth poor ventilation, with high humidity or moiSv
tura contents, or dusty locations.

3, Locations susceptible to vibration.

4. Locations where there are thinners, benzine and other types of
volatile liquids. insect sprays or any kind of inflammable
objects at hand.

1. Eaternal heat causes the performance of the circuit parts to

deteriorate, and operation becomes unstable.

2. Cause oi faulty contact in input/output terminals, and rust.

High humidity and a high moisture content cause deterioration
in insulation, There is also the danger or current leakage and
heat generation in the circuit parts. Dust or grease in the ramp
ing parts causes the parts to deteriorate

3. These locations affect the precision parts adversely.

4. These help to corrode the front panel. In particular, the heads

are precision-finished to micron dimensions. Chemicals may
reduce their performance. so exercise all due care.

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*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Incorporated.

* Dolby and DI] are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Incorporated.