Front-Access Stereo Cassette Deck with Exclusive Pioneer Vertical Cassette Holding Mechanism, Automatic Chrome Detection and Outstanding Performance Features.
Your first reaction to the Pioneer CT-F6262 will probably be surprise. For the price it packs a lot of potential for anyone who is making the move to individual stereo components, and desires solid cassette performance. Pioneer makes more expensive decks, of course. But the CT-F6262 is certainly one of the very best we make when it comes to adding up cost/performance value. Some of the features make this last point obvious. The Pioneer - perfected Automatic Chrome Tape Detection System - an exclusive - eliminates the guesswork when you use the wide-range Chrome tapes. It switches the bias/equalization to the correct values for Chrome, and also makes it easy to take advantage of the newer Ferrichrome as well as standard lownoise tapes. Another advantage that costs the world in some tape decks, but not ours, is our Vertical-Hold Cassette Compartment. Tapes are held firmly upright so you can read lables and see tape movement. Very convenient. All controls are up front too, for easy access. They include Dolby, Memory Stop and easy-touch Pause and tape-transport keys. We've also used an electronically-controlled DC servomotor with built-in generator for excellent wow and flutter, a "Permalloy Solid" head for improved durability, and a wide dynamic range preamplifier. Add sall these features up, then take a look at the price of this fine Pioneer deck, and, literally, you won't believe your eyes. Or, may we add your ears.
Pioneer Exclusive Front-Loading Design
Exclusive with Pioneer is the vertical cassette holding mechanism that is employed so that tape movement and labels on all cassette tapes are visible during operation. You can instantly check tape movement through the transparent, molded acrylic sliding door of the tape compartment, and since there is no extra mechanisms for tape loading and ejection, changing tapes is literally a "snap". Head maintenance is also easy with this super front-loading design. Other advantages of this smooth format is the fact that it is based on the same design concept as other components, which means it is easy to stack them under, over or in between other components, while matching them in appearance.
High Performance Drive Mechanism
Tape transport stability and rotation characteristics are enhanced by the highly reliable drive mechanism employed by the CT-F6262. it includes a precision-processed flat belt and electronically-controlled DC servo-motor with built-in generator which leads to a good ±0,2% wow and flutter (DIN). Micro tolerance precision parts are also employed in the drive assemblies, to reduce wow and flutter and contribute to the crisp, clear mid/high frequency sounds so important to stereo sound.
Automatic Tape Selector for Chrome
Nearly all "Chrome" cassette tapes on the market have a special detection recess in their plastic shells. When a chrome tape is inserted into the cassette compartment, the tape selector senses that it is chrome and automatically switches the deck's bias and equalization for playback/recording to the correct value. The front-panel CrO₂ indicator lights up, and manual switching is unnecessary. This selector lets you get the very most of ferrichrome cassettes.
Long Life, Hard Permalloy-Solid Head.
The surface of this solid-type extra-hard, precision-gap head is mirror finished to permit smooth, conatant tape-to-head contact with a minimum of friction. This Pioneer head is distinguished by long-life stability and outstanding electromagnetic characteristics. The Permalloy-Solid material and precision design help repel dust and allow the least possible magnetic loss in the critical high frequencies. The head layout is engineered for ease-of-access, thus easy cleaning.
Specifications
Type: Compact Cassette Tape Deck
Motor: Electronically-controlled DC motor witha built-in generator for capstan drive
Heads: 1 x Hard Permalloy Solid Rec/Pb; 1 x Ferrite erasing Head
Fast Winding Tme: within 85 sec C-60
Wow and Flutter: within ±0,2% DIN ; 0,08% WRMS
Frequency Response:
Standard Tape : 30 to 14,000 Hz (30 - 12,000 Hz DIN)
Chromium Dioxide Tape : 30 to 16,000 Hz (30 - 13,500 Hz DIN)
Ferrichromium Dioxide Tape: 30 to 16,000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Dolby Off: more than 52 dB (more than 57 dB DIN)
Dolby On : more than 62 dB (over 5 kHz)
When a chromium dioxide tape is used, SIN is further improved by 4,5 dB over 5 kHz
Harmonic Distortion: no more than 1,7%
Inputs Sensitivity/max.allowableInput/Impedance:
MIC : 0,23 mV/80 mV/ 23 k Ω , 6 mm jack (reference MIC Impedance: 250 Ω to 30 k Ω )
Line : 64 mV/ 25V/ 100 k Ω , pin Jack
DIN : 10 mV/ 3,6 V/ 2,2 k Ω , 5P jack (DIN standard)
Outputs Reference Level/Maximum Level/Load Impedance:
Line : 450 mV/ 800 mV/ 50 k Ω , pin jack
DIN : 450 mV/ 800 mV/ 50 k Ω , 5P jack (DIN standard)
Headphones: 60 mV/ 107 mV/ 8 Ω , 6 mm stereo jack with output level controls
Semiconductors:
Amplifier Section: 48 Transistors including 4 FETs; 34 Diodes including 3 Zener Diodes and 2 LEDs
Motor Control Section: 3 Transistors; 1 Diode,
Power Supply: 120 V, 60 Hz; 110, 220, 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 18 watts
Dimensions (W x H x D): 413 x 177 x 315 mm (16-1/4" x 6-31/32" x 12-13/32 "
