Pioneer CT-W603RS - Manual (Page 20)

TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Cause Remedy
POOR SOUND QUALITY
Unstable or interrupted
sound • The head, pinch rollers and capstans are dirty.
• The tape is not uniformly wound. • Clean (see page 4).
• Completely fast-forward or rewind the tape.
No high frequencies • A tape recorded without Dolby NR is being
played back with DOLBY NR switch in the B/C or
S position.
• The head is dirty.
• Set DOLBY NR ON/OFF switch to OFF.
• Clean the head (see page 4).
High frequencies are
emphasized. • A Dolby NR-encoded tape is being played back
with DOLBY NR ON/OFF switch in the OFF
position.
• Set the DOLBY NR ON/OFF switch to ON first,
then set the DOLBY NR switch to the same
position used for recording.
Sound from previous
recordings remains when
rerecording a tape. • The head is dirty. • Clean the head (see page 4).
The sound is distorted. • Recording level is too high.
• The recorded signal itself is distorted.
• The head is dirty.
• Turn REC LEVEL control down when recording
(see page 14).
• Replace the cassette.
• Clean the head (see page 4).
Too much noise • Hi noise tape is being used.
• Incomplete insertion of a connection cord, poor
contact.
• Recording level is too low.
• The head is dirty.
• The head is magnetized.
• Replace the cassette.
• Check connections (see page 6).
• Turn REC LEVEL control up when recording (see
page 14).
• Clean the head (see page 4).
• Demagnetize with a head demagnetizer.
OTHERS
The music search function
does not work. • Blanks between selections are less than 4
seconds long.
• Use a tape with blanks more than 4 seconds
long.
Cannot use the remote
control system (Except for
CT-W803RS). • The control cord is not connected. • Connect the control cord (see page 6).
CD*DECK SYNCHRO is
disabled. • The components are not connected properly.
• The cassette erasure prevention tabs are broken. • Connect them properly (see page 6).
• Replace the cassette with one whose tabs are
intact.
The CD SYNC indicator is
off during CD»DECK
SYNCHRO recording. • The tape ran out during the CD»DECK SYNCHRO
mode.
• After the deck entered recording standby mode,
more than 1 minute elapsed before the CD player
resumed playback.
• Replace the tape with a longer one.
• Change the disc and press the CD SYNC button
again.
POWER-CORD CAUTION
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging
the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as
this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit,
a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never
make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords
should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A
damaged power cord can cause fire or give you an electrical shock.
Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask
your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a
replacement.
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