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TA-RW544/344
Ster eo Cassette Tape Deck
Instruction Manual
EJECT DECK A/B RESET EJECT
DECK A DECK B
DUBB. STOP
2 MOTER COMPUTER CONTROL 2 MOTER COMPUTER CONTROL
AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE
/ /
POWER PHONES REVERSE MODE DUBBING REC BALANCE REC LEVEL
NORMAL HIGH
DOLBY NR
OFF L R MIN MAX
ON
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK TA-RW544
CONTENTS
Features................................................ 2 Tape Dubbing .................................... 12
Important Safeguards........................... 3 Useful
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Declaration of Conformity Thank you for your purchase of the ONKYO TA-RW544/344 Cassette Tape Deck. We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GMBH Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections INDUSTRIESTRASSE 18/20 and plugging in the AC power cord. 82110 GERMERING, Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to GERMANY obtain optimum performance and maximum listening enjoyment declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described from your new TA-RW544/344. in this
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Important Safeguards Precautions 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions 1. Warranty Claim should be read before the appliance is operated. You can find the serial number on the rear panel of the unit. In 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions case of warranty claim, please report this number. should be retained for future reference. 2. Recording Copyright 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in the Recording of copyrighted materia
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Control Positions and Names If there is a protective film on the surface of the display, which makes it difficult to read 5. DECK A/B the display, remove it. 6. RESET For more information about a button or 4 7. EJECT control, turn to the page number listed in 8 3. EJECT square brackets ([ ]). 1 2 9 Front panel EJECT DECK A/B RESET EJECT DECK A DECK B 1. Deck A cassette holder 2. Deck A operation buttons DUBB. STOP 2 MOTER COMPUTER CONTROL 2 MOTER COMPUTER CONTROL AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE
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Setting the Voltage Selector (Worldwide Model Only) Models without a voltage selector can only be used in areas where the power supply is the same as that of the cassette deck. 1. Determine the proper voltage for your area: 220-230 V or 120 V. 2. If the preset voltage does not conform C A U T I O N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN to your area, insert a screwdriver into VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220V-230V 120V the groove in the switch. Slide the switch all the way to the right (120 V) or to the le
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To Play a Tape • Check once again that all connections have been completed exactly as indicated in the connections diagram and then plug in the AC power cord. • After turning the power on, the display illuminates and the g PAUSE indicator flashes (about 5 seconds). While the indicator is flashing, no operation can be performed. • This deck holds two cassettes at once. Both Deck A and Deck B are capable of auto-reverse playback. • Tapes can be played back using either Deck A or Deck B. Follow the
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Recheck the tape direction settings (shown by the Deck A and Deck B direction indicators) before pressing the d or A A f button. f The following explanation assumes that the tape direction is forward ( s ). Fast forward and rewind Make sure the tape is stopped before using the fast forward or rewind function. A A d To fast forward the tape, press the f button. To rewind the tape, press the d button. • To stop either fast forward or rewind, press the e button. Listening with the headphones Plug t
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Recording With TA-RW544, both Deck A and Deck B can be used for recording. Three recording methods are possible. (A) Recording on a single cassette using Deck A or Deck B (B) Recording the same program simultaneously on cassettes in both Deck A and Deck B (C) Recording on two cassettes consecutively using first Deck A then Deck B • With TA-RW344, only Deck B is available for recording. • Check to see if one or both of the cassette’s erasure prevention tabs have been removed. • Confirm that the c
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(A) Recording on a single cassette using Deck A or Deck B 2 7 45 The following explanation assumes that eDUBB. STOP Deck B is being used. Procedure for recording 1. Prepare for recording. 2 DECK-B DECK A/B RESET (See page 8.) Note: With TA-RW544, when recording to B Deck A only, do not insert a cassette in Deck B. In the “ b ” mode, recording in Deck B may start consecutively. 2. Press the DECK A/B button to 3 select the appropriate Deck A or s B, and press the RESET button to return the tape co
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(B) Recording the same program simultaneously on cassettes in both Deck A and Deck B (TA-RW544 only) 27 45 Procedure for recording DECK A/B RESET 1. Prepare for recording. 2 A (See page 8.) 2. Press the RESET button to return DECK A/B RESET the tape counter for both Deck A and Deck B to [0000]. B • To change the active deck, press the DECK A/B button. 3. Begin playing the source compo- 3 nent. s 4. Press the Deck A and Deck B t buttons. 5. While observing the peak level indicators, adjust the re
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(C) Recording on two cassettes consecutively using first Deck A then Deck B (TA-RW544 only) 8 3 2 5 6 Procedure for recording 1. Prepare for recording. 2 e DUBB. STOP s (See page 8.) DECK-B Note: Be sure to set the reverse mode to “ b ” mode. 2. Check that the Deck B direction indicator is forward ( s ). DECK A/B RESET • To change the setting of the direction 3 A indicator, press the s button followed by the e DUBB.STOP button. 3. Press the RESET button to return DECK A/B RESET the tape counter
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Tape Dubbing • The recording level will be fairly close to that of the tape in Deck A. • The Dolby NR System of Deck A is automatically used to record the tape in Deck B. If you wish to monitor the signal from a Dolby NR encoded tape during normal-speed dubbing, be sure to set the Dolby NR to match the type of Dolby NR with which the cassette was recorded. • During high-speed dubbing, decrease the sound level from the amplifier (or receiver) using the volume control and unplug the headphones fro
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Useful Recording Functions Inserting blank spaces between songs when editing tapes 1. Press the t t t button and the a t t or s button to begin recording. 2. Press ; button at any point during recording where you want to enter a blank space about five a , s (Deck A) seconds long. • The PLAY indicator flashs on and off. a , s (Deck B) • After the blank space has been inserted, the tape stops automatically and the deck returns to the rec/pause mode. 3. To continue recording, press the a or s butto
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Connecting ONKYO Components for z Operation If this unit is properly connected to another ONKYO component bearing the z symbol, you will be able to control it using the other component’s remote control. For remote control operation The upper and lower remote control jacks Tuner have the same function. For remote control operation, connect this jack to any ONKYO amplifier, receiver or CD player that are equipped with a z remote control jack using the remote control cable. CD player Note: 12345678
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Reverse Mode Function • Recheck the tape travel direction settings (shown by the Deck A and Deck B direction indicators) before beginning playback or recording. • The following explanation assumes that cassette side A is facing outward. • There is a silent gap about ten seconds long when the direction of tape travel switches from forward to reverse or from reverse to forward when the end of a tape side is reached. Reverse mode Direction Playback / Recording sequence Explanation Press the s butto
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A A Handling Cassette Tapes Examine cassette tapes carefully before using them with the TA-RW411. Erasure prevention AB Cassette tapes are constructed with erasure prevention tabs to prevent accidental erasure of the tape. 1 If you wish to protect a recording from accidental erasure, break off the tab(s) on the appropriate side(s). It will no 1. 2. longer be possible to use the recording button with such a cassette. High position 2 If at some later date you wish to record detection hole the cass
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Cassette Deck Maintenance REC/PB head Capstans Erase head Pinch rollers This deck requires no lubrication. Head, Pinch Roller and Capstan Cleaning Playback sound quality can be greatly diminished if magnetic particles are allowed to accumulate on the recording/playback head or playback head. Be sure to clean the head periodically, normally 2 - 3 times a month, to maintain your deck’s original performance. Dirty heads may cause: • Poor sound quality (lose of high frequency response) • Decreased v
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Specifications TA-RW544 TA-RW344 Track Format: 4-track, 2-channels Track Format: 4-track, 2-channels Erasure System: AC erase Erasure System: AC erase Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/sec. (1-7/8 i.p.s.) Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/sec. (1-7/8 i.p.s.) 9.6 cm/sec. (3-3/4 i.p.s.) (high speed 9.6 cm/sec. (3-3/4 i.p.s.) (high-speed dubbing) dubbing) Wow and Flutter: 0.07 % (WRMS) Wow and Flutter: 0.07 % (WRMS) Frequency Response: 20 — 15,000 Hz (Normal) Frequency Response: 20 — 15,000 Hz (Normal) (30 — 14,000 Hz ± 3 dB) (
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Troubleshooting Guide The following guide lists problems which do not require professional servicing. If, however, the problem cannot be remedied using this guide, contact an ONKYO authorized service center for assistance. • No power. • Tape squeal and skipping. Cause: Power cord plug is loose Cause: Dirty heads, pinch rollers or capstan shafts. Remedy: Insert plug properly into outlet. Remedy: Clean (see page 17). Cause: Cassette shell is binding tape or tape is stretched. • Playback but no sou
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