bluecrab Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Just what makes the Pioneer CT-07D Cassette Deck MD-related? It has a coax digital input! So you can record to it digitally from any MD (or CD) unit that has coax out (or using a coax > opt converter). This cassette deck is a class act all the way. Its sound quality is truly amazing. Here's what it looks like: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/Audio-Components/CT-07D The unit I am selling is in excellent condition, but there is one problem, thus the low price I am asking. The problem is that Deck B does not play as loudly as Deck A and the sound from Deck B is "thinner." I don't know exactly what the cause is, cannot fix it myself, and don't want to put any money into the unit. Of course, someone else might either fix it, have it fixed, or just use just Deck A. I am asking for $95 for this unit, plus shipping cost to wherever you are (within the US, that is probably going to be in the area of 20 USD, Fedex Ground). PM me if interested. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sony_Fan Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Just what makes the Pioneer CT-07D Cassette Deck MD-related? It has a coax digital input! So you can record to it digitally from any MD (or CD) unit that has coax out (or using a coax > opt converter). This cassette deck is a class act all the way. Its sound quality is truly amazing. Here's what it looks like: http://www.pioneerel...mponents/CT-07D The unit I am selling is in excellent condition, but there is one problem, thus the low price I am asking. The problem is that Deck B does not play as loudly as Deck A and the sound from Deck B is "thinner." I don't know exactly what the cause is, cannot fix it myself, and don't want to put any money into the unit. Of course, someone else might either fix it, have it fixed, or just use just Deck A. I am asking for $95 for this unit, plus shipping cost to wherever you are (within the US, that is probably going to be in the area of 20 USD, Fedex Ground). PM me if interested. Thanks! I once opened up a cassette deck and inside you could adjust the output volume for each deck. You would have to look for a small round switch, insert a small flat screw driver and turn it clockwise until desired volume is reached for each channel (left and right). The unit will have to be on so that you can hear the increase in volume coming out from the speakers. These switches have labels on them and show if it's for deck a or deck b. Read them carefully, because there are some other switches that control the recording volume and you don't want to adjust those. Before adjusting any switches, mark them off with a marker so that you know what the original position was, then adjust from there. You could have this fixed yourself and then keep the deck or sell for more. Anyway, good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecrab Posted August 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 I once opened up a cassette deck and inside you could adjust the output volume for each deck. You would have to look for a small round switch, insert a small flat screw driver and turn it clockwise until desired volume is reached for each channel (left and right). The unit will have to be on so that you can hear the increase in volume coming out from the speakers. These switches have labels on them and show if it's for deck a or deck b. Read them carefully, because there are some other switches that control the recording volume and you don't want to adjust those. Before adjusting any switches, mark them off with a marker so that you know what the original position was, then adjust from there. You could have this fixed yourself and then keep the deck or sell for more. Anyway, good luck! Thanks for the suggestion. Surprisingly, I found the service manual for the unit online. The playback volume is adjusted by using an STD-331E test tape, which you have to set to 315Hz/0dB. I'd be willing to give it a try if I had the test tape, but since I don't...well, Deck A is perfect and the SQ is, like MD, near-CD quality. BTW, according to the SM, there are a couple of screws in there, but they are for head azimuth adjustment. There are two of these screws, FWD and REV. You're supposed to use the test tape for that adjustment, as well. I wish I knew the significance of the test tape (as opposed to a regular pre-recorded cassette), but there must be some reason Pioneer says to use it. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sony_Fan Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Thanks for the suggestion. Surprisingly, I found the service manual for the unit online. The playback volume is adjusted by using an STD-331E test tape, which you have to set to 315Hz/0dB. I'd be willing to give it a try if I had the test tape, but since I don't...well, Deck A is perfect and the SQ is, like MD, near-CD quality. BTW, according to the SM, there are a couple of screws in there, but they are for head azimuth adjustment. There are two of these screws, FWD and REV. You're supposed to use the test tape for that adjustment, as well. I wish I knew the significance of the test tape (as opposed to a regular pre-recorded cassette), but there must be some reason Pioneer says to use it. Thanks again. Those screws probably only adjust the alignment of the recording/playback head. Adjusting it can make tapes sound more "clear" or "crisp." They do not however adjust the output volume. You can try opening up the unit and looking inside and looking for round controls (switches) that can be turned clockwise and counter. They should have labels on them indicating if it's for recording or playback, and which deck (a or b deck). I totally understand if you don't want to mess with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfbp Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Jim Hoggarth probably has an opinion. When I got my (used) Denon DRM800 tape deck I went through this, by simply following the service manual's instructions. It's pretty easy to fix the azimuth because basically you are simply looking to equalise the signal between channels. I wouldn't be in the least surprised if there was something else messing up the tape transport itself - but I assume you cleaned in the time-honoured fashion before posting, Bruce. If you have a commercially recorded tape of any description, the chances are the levels should be balanced between channels (and you can check using the non-broken deck maybe, before starting). Here's the manual (beware this site only allows 2 d/l per day, so don't click around too much). The link says "Get Manual" in quite small writing near bottom right. Sorry I did my usual thing, re-reading the thread, you have the manual already. http://elektrotanya.com/pioneer_ct-w806dr_ct-07d_sm.pdf/download.html I took a copy anyway so worst case I can find a way to get it to you. You can easily use one of the PC Sound editing programs to generate a 315Hz test tone (and indeed any other tones) which you record on the good deck. Page 40 tells you the exact contents of said tape. Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azureal Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Chris keeps referring to "screws" when in reality I must assume he means potentiometers, they may have a screw slot in them but they are in fact variable resistors used to control gain in the preamplifier section of nearly any circuit like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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