Pioneer rt 1020 l owners manual

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'I'liig. operating Instruction booklet is available In
common for the operation of both models
RT-IUZOL and RT-IOZUH, the only difference of
which is 'Iapc running speeds. Please note that
"RT-10201." and RT-IOZUH" in the explanations

are referred to as RT-1020L/H,"

RT~1020L ................ HI: I9cni/s (VJ/2 ips)
L0: Elficm/s (3W: ups)
RTrlOZUH ................ HI: Shem/s (l5 ips)
LO: l9cmls(7/1ips)

WHERE TO PLACE YOUR DECK

Model RT»1020L/H ('an be operated in upright as
well as horizontal position. When selecting the
place for your deck, avoid the following conditions
as they would affect the machines performance
and lead to trouble:

0 Direct sunlight and the vicinity of heaters, etc.

0 High humidity, poor ventilation

0 Dust and dirt

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

Always Keep the Tape Heads Clean

Dirt and tape abrasions on the tape head surfaces can
deteriorate the sound quality and lead to other trouble.
Make it a habit to always clean the tape heads With the
supplied cleaning liar before each use (Fig. It. For
stuhhorn deposits that the cleaning har cannot remove,
refer to (arc & Maintenance" on page 2].

Always Use Two Reels of the Same Size
The use of different size reels can obstruct proper tape

transport, causing damage to the tape. Always use two WHERE 'I() PLACE YOUR DECK ________ 2
reels of the same diameter and, preferably. shape. If one IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ........... 2
reel Is thinner than the other. place the supplied sheet FEATURES ....................... 3
on the reel base for the thinner reeli PARTS AND CONTROL FACILITIES ------ 4
ASSEMBLY OF A COMPONENT
Always Apply the Reel Clamper if the Deck is in Upright STEREO SYSTEM _________________ 7
Position TAPE DECK CONNECTIONS ........... 7
Reel clampers to hold the reels in place are built Into BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9
the tips of the center shafts, Refer to Fig. 2. Place the PLAYBACK """"""""""" H
reel on the shaft, then pull up and twist the tip of the RELORPING """"""""""" 13
. LIVE RECORDING WITH
shalt so that llS protrusions will hold down the reel. MICROPHONES 16
("WHOM 4-IRACK MONOPHONIL RECORDING . . . . 16
ltllllliS FALLING ()I-l WHILE I.\' MOTION (:\l\' E MIXING ________ _ . rrrrrrrrrrrrr 17
DANGEROUS. _ SOUND-ON-SOUND RRcoRDINo ........ 17
Pull tip of shaft y" *5 \ EcHo RECORDING .................. 13
towards Wu. 1 @ l WHEN EMPLOYING DIGITAL TIMER . . . . 19
then twist. \ / MAGNETIC TAPE ................... 20
CARE & MAINTENANCE .............. 21
KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL RECORDING
TECHNIQUE .................... 22
TROUBLE-SHOOTING CHART , . . . t ,,,,,, 23
Polish heads \ SPECIFICATIONS AND SCHEMATIC .
carefully I)IA(-RAM5 ........... Enclosed herewnh
Fig. 1
E

O The vicinity of electrical appliances that gener-
ate magnetism, such as TV sets, motors, trans-
formers, etc.

NOTE:

This model is to work on 120V AC. However.
it can also be adjusted for use on other voltage:
at Pioneer authorized Service Center. For fur~
thor information, contact Pioneer Electronic Corp.

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