Pioneer ctf 9191 owners manual

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CONTENTS
Features ............................. 2 Recording via Microphones ............... 12
CT-F9191 Applications ................. 3 Playback Steps ........................ 13
Front Panel Facilities ................... 4 Operation with Timer ................... 14
Connection Diagram ................... 6 Maintenance .......................... 15
Types of Cassette Tape ................. 7 Employing Dolby System ............... 16
Cassette Tape Cautions ................. 7 Dolby System Principle ............... I- . 17
Basic Operation ....................... 8 Trouble? Please Check . . ............... 18
Recording Steps ....................... 10 CT-F9191 Specifications ................. 19

FEATURES

Advanced Cassette Tape Deck

Original Pioneer design provides easy front panel operation.
Cassette installs vertically for fast fumble-free setting.

Precision 2 Motor Transport

Tape running at play and record speed is performed by a
DC servo controlled motor, while a high torque mechanical
governor equipped motor drives fast forward and rewind.
Precision design and finishing of the capstan, belt, flywheel
and tape take up mechanism combine to offer outstanding
wow & flutter characteristics and stability.

Direct Mode Selection

The desired transport mode: record or play, fast forward,
rewind, can be directly switched without alternating with
the stop switch. Perfect timing is provided by a semicon-
ductor logic circuit which functions to protect the tape
from damage.

Independent Bias & Equalization Selection

Independent bias and equalization selectors permit match-
ing the performance of most commercially sold tapes,
including chrome, low noise, and standard. An automatic
switching function is included for chrome tapes equipped
with extra holes, while a new equalization design (3180
+70us) is adopted. The electronic switching circuit also
eliminates switching noise.

Large Size Level Meters Plus LED Peak Indicator

Logarithmic amplifier driven ~40dB~+5dB wide scale level
meters are provided together with an LED peak indicator
which advises of instantaneous over levels. These allow
reliable monitoring for low distortion recording of wide
dynamic range material.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories

Built-in Dolby* System Incorporated.
Annoying tape hiss can be significantly reduced (by ap- *Dolby and [I] are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
proximately lOdB at high frequencies) without impairing incorporated.

theprogram source quality by the built-in Dolby system.

Ferrite Solid Head

The ferrite solid record/playback head resists abrasion and
possesses numerous advantages which include long life,
excellent high frequency response and head touch, plus
reduced problems of dirt adhesion and magnetization noise.

3-Stage Direct Coupled Head Amplifier

3-stage direct coupled circuitry is employed in the equalizer
and microphone amplifiers to provide excellent phase
characteristics. Effective negative feedback is applied up
to ultra high frequencies, assuring stable high frequency
response and a dynamic margin exceeding 40dB of the
base level.

INSTALLATION CAUTIONS

When installing the CT~F9191, avoid the following

conditions which may impair sound quality or

lead to malfunctions.

0 Direct sunlight, near radiators or other heat
sources.

0 Sites with poor ventilation or high humidity.

0 Dusty locations.

0 Near magnetic field generating appliances (TV
set, motors, transformers, etc.).

~O Unlevel or unstable supports.