Onkyo TA RW544 Single Dual Cassette Deck
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1. L R MN MAX 7 E Procedure for recording 1 Prepare for recording See page 8 Note Be sure to set the reverse mode to 2 mode 2 Check that the Deck B direction indicator isforward B To change the setting of the direction indicator press the B button followed by the Hl DUBB STOP button 3 Press the RESET button to return the tape counter for both Deck A and Deck B to 0000 To change the active deck press the DECK A B button 4 Begin playing the source compo nent 5 Press the Deck A II button 6 While observing the peak level indicators adjust the recording level and balance e Use the REC LEVEL knob to adjust the recording level e Adjust the REC BALANCE knob so that the left and right channels have approximately the same levels This knob is normally at the center position 7 Put the source component into recording standby status 8 Press the Deck A B gt button and begin playing the source compo nent You can also use the CD Synchro Recording function if this unit is properly connected to an ONKYO CD player bearing the I symbol See page 14 Note If one of the erasure prevention tabs of the cassettes inserted into Deck A and Deck B has been removed recording will stop on that side For example the broken tab on the reverse side of the cassette inserted into Deck A will cease reverse side recording on Deck A and both sides recording2. or B button The O button works in both the record and rec pause modes ol m H To insert a blank space of less than five seconds between songs Press the II button to return to the rec pause mode or press the lt or gt button before a five second period has elapsed g To insert a blank space of more than five seconds between songs Hold the O button down for as long as you want the blank space to be The deck will return to the rec pause mode immediately when the button is released Pressing the O button during dubbing Pressing the button during dubbing causes Deck A to stop while a blank space is inserted on the tape in Deck B Then Deck B reverts to the dubbing pause mode To continue dubbing press the NORMAL or HIGH button Making Good Sound Recordings Dolby Noise Reduction System Dolby B NR is the system used in most cassette tape decks to reduce the background noise that is inherent in all cassette tapes This deck also features Dolby C NR an even more effective noise reduction system developed by Dolby Laboratories in response to the demand for even better sound from cassette tapes The Dolby HX Pro System Tape sensitivity is constantly changing as recordings are made due to the biasing effect of high frequency audio signals Dolby HX Pro is a system that compensates for these undesirable fluctuations du
3. Do not plug in the AC power cord until all other connections have been made 1 Determine the proper voltage for your area 220 230 V or 120 V If the preset voltage does not conform to your area insert a screwdriver into the groove in the switch Slide the switch all the way to the right 120 V or to the left 220 230 V whichever is appropriate e On each pair of input or output jacks the lower jack marked R corresponds to the right channel and the upper jack marked L to the left channel Refer to the amplifier s instruction manual for further information on connections oo AA se 6 TAPE REC PLAY L L R INE o n fil n ren qu ee L f Power Connections 1 C To a wall outlet 2 POWER oo io DOS 00 ON m OFF Connecting to an amplifier Connect the tape deck LINE IN jacks to the TAPE REC jacks on the rear panel of the amplifier and the tape deck LINE OUT jacks to the amplifier TAPE PLAY jacks Refer to the amplifier s instruction manual for further information on connections 2 Switching power on 1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet Press the POWER button The display will light To Play a Tape e Check once again that all connections have been completed exact
4. DECK B gt rirt LI MIN MAX TA RW544 only E DUBB STOP ol The following explanation assumes that Deck B is being used Procedure for recording 1 Prepare for recording See page 8 Note With TA RW544 when recording to Deck A only do not insert a cassette in Deck B In the C2 mode recording in Deck B may start consecutively Press the DECK A B button to select the appropriate Deck A or B and press the RESET button to return the tape counter to 0000 3 Begin playing the source compo nent 4 Pressthe II button 5 While observing the peak level indicators adjust the recording level and balance e Use the REC LEVEL knob to adjust the recording level With TA RW544 adjust the REC BALANCE knob so that the left and right channels have approximately the same levels This knob is normally at the center position e When using metal cassettes the REC LEVEL knob should be adjusted so that 3 dB indicators light periodically When using other kinds of tapes the 0 dB indicator should light periodically See Making Good Sound Record ings on page 13 Put the source component into D geuarding standby status Temporarily stop CD or LP play e Rewind the tape to the portion you wish to start playback 7 Press the B gt button on this unit and begin playing the source component You can also use
5. a loud section 4 There is excessive noise between songs 7 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 e With TA RW344 only Deck B is available for recording e Check to see if one or both of the cassette s erasure prevention tabs have been removed e Confirm that the cassette deck is properly connected to the amplifier e Illustrations enclosed in solid boxes L indicate source component operations 1 1 ONKYO C3 Preparing for recording 1 Confirm that the amplifier is set up Van correctly for recording Refer to the ar amplifier s instruction manual for details Fons 1 Insert the cassettes Make sure the side to be recorded is facing outward e Recording is not possible on the tape leaders the transparent sections you see at both ends of the tape 2 Prepare the source component to be used for the recording e Tune in the desired station on the tuner e Load a CD or LP into the CD player or turntable Load
6. originated by Bang amp Olufsen Dolby the double D symbol and HX PRO are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Control Positions and Names 5 DECK A B 6 RESET 7 EJECT 8 3 EJECT 2 OO AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE 16 POWER 10 REC LEVEL 11 REC BALANCE 19 PHONES TA RW544 only 14 DOLBY NR 12 DUBBING 13 REVERSE MODE TA RW544 DECKA REC DOLBY NR REC DECK B a PLAY m II PAUSE cD HI SPEED gt DUBBING gt OFF B C I PAUSE lt PLAY a lla g f TA RW344 DECK B REC II PAUSE PLAY p gt DECKA DOLBY NR lt a PLAY 0 C HI SPEED gt DUBBING LE a RU PR 4 A A H 1 LINE IN i 2 LINE OUT 4 MI REMOTE CONTROL 3 VOLTAGE SELECTOR If there is a protective film on the surface of the display which makes it difficult to read the display remove it For more information about a button or control turn to the page number listed in square brackets Front panel 1 Deck A cassette holder 2 Deck A operation buttons lt A Reverse play button 6 Hs Stop button 6 9 B Forward play button 6 9 10 11 I1 R
7. ECK B To dub an entire tape be sure to select PLAY gt PLAY gt the forward B direction on both Decks To change the setting of the direction indicator press the lt or gt button 4 then the Ml button DUBBING HIGH HLSPEED gt DUBBING gt 4 Begin dubbing by pressing the NORMAL HIGH NORMAL or HIGH button NORMAL Normal speed dubbing NORMAL DUBBING will begin HIGH High speed dubbing about half the time normally required will begin E DUBB STOP Stopping dubbing Press the Deck B W DUBB STOP button ol Briefly interrupting dubbing C Press the II button Deck B In this case you can change the cassette in Deck A or search the desired portion by using the buttons for Deck A To resume dubbing press the NORMAL or HIGH button again 12 Useful Recording Functions a gt Deck A a gt Deck B Inserting blank spaces between songs when editing tapes 1 Pressthe I button and the lt or B button to begin recording 2 Press button at any point during recording where you want to enter a blank space about five seconds long The PLAY indicator flashs on and off e 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 17
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9. ONKYO TA RW544 344 Ster eo Cassette Tape Deck Instruction Manual OB 600 CONTENTS Feat ne eete Secu ee teree renee 2 TapeDubbine oaren o 12 Important SA EU eres 3 Useful Recording Functions l3 Precautions e ere 3 Making Good Sound Recordings 13 Control Positions and Names 4 Connecting ONK YO Components Setting the Voltage Selector 5 for fl Components aen 14 System Connections 5 CD Synchro Recording System 14 Power OnMeChONS oonoavoa000000000002001090020 5 Reverse Mode Funcion 15 To Playa Pape sues eee 6 Handling Cassette Tapes lt c22 16 Useful Functions Available during Playback Cassette Deck Maintenance 17 TA RWA Only Re ere tee y Specifications ee cee eee ee 17 RECORCUING Baeeae cer seaee recreate ore 8 Troubleshooting Guide 06 18 Thank you for your purchase of the ONKYO TA RW544 344 Cassette Tape Deck Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the AC power cord Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and maximum listening enjoyment from your new TA RW544 344 Please retain this manual for future
10. a cassette into the tape player analog or DAT 3 Set the Dolby NR by pressing the DOLBY NR button repeat edly until the desired Dolby NR indicator OFF B or C turns on 4 Set the Reverse Mode by press ing the REVERSE MODE button repeatedly until the desired DOLBY NR DOLBY NR mode is displayed OFF B C one side Only one side of the tape is recorded CD repeat Both sides of the tape are recorded e When recording from a source compo 4 nent to Deck A and Deck B consecu tively select the C mode REVERSE MODE a a Note E a C a This deck will not begin recording if you press the II and B gt or lt button at the same time To begin recording first press the II button to put the deck into the rec pause mode then press either the B or lt lt button as appropriate A Recording on a single cassette using Deck A or Deck B ONKYO 2 2 p L R DECK A B li MIDUBB STOP RESET DECK B Be Se REC DECK B H PAUSE iiliiil LI LI LI LI DOLBY NR REC C I PAUSE p fel
11. ack begin again from side B This sequence will repeat eight times C2 Deck A and Deck B BB AB A eck A Deck B One cycle Deck B BABA B 5 Deck A Deck B Deck A Deck B Deck A A One cycle If there are tapes in both Deck A and Deck B playback will begin from side A of the tape in Deck A When the end of side B is reached Deck B will begin playback This sequence will repeat four times r A Press the II button then the gt button Recording will begin from and end on side A front B Press the II button then the lt button Recording will begin and end on side B rear Je Recording A gt B Press the II button then the B button Recording will begin from side A and continue to side B When the end of side B is reached recording will stop automatically If you begin recording in the reverse direction recording will begin from side B of the tape When the end of side B is reached recording will stop automatically M C A Deck A and Deck B TA RW544 only Deck A A gt B 5A 5B Deck A Deck B lt lt Deck A B gt A B Deck A Deck B Continuous recording Before performing continuous recording set the direction of the tape in Deck B Press the Deck A II button then the B or button Recording will begin from side A B of the tape in Deck A As soon as the recording on side B of the tape in Deck A is co
12. beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel Precautions 1 Warranty Claim You can find the serial number on the rear panel of the unit In case of warranty claim please report this number 2 Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder 3 Deck Location e Do not use or leave in direct sunlight or in other places subject to high temperature and humidity The unit should also not be left in potentially hot places such as near heating appliances Excessive heat and moisture can lead to internal damage and serious malfunctions This also applies to cassette tapes The recommended ambient temperature range is 5 C to 35 C e Avoid damp and dusty places and locations prone to vibra tions e Be extremely careful with the recording playback heads Clean and demagnetize them regularly but under no circum stances should magnets or other metals be used anywhere near the heads e This unit is extremely sensitive to magnetic fields so do not use near large speakers or other devices which generate magnetic fields e Hum may even be included by magnetic flux leakage from the power transformer in certain amplifiers Therefore this unit should also be kept clear of the amplifier e Do not remove the cabinet case If any of the internal parts are handled there is a consid
13. d instructions 17 Specifications TA RW544 Track Format Erasure System Tape Speed Wow and Flutter Frequency Response S N Ratio Input Jacks Outputs Headphone jack Motors Heads Power Supply Power Consumption Dimensions Weight 18 4 track 2 channels AC erase 4 8 cm sec 1 7 8 i p s 9 6 cm sec 3 3 4 i p s high speed dubbing 0 07 WRMS 20 15 000 Hz Normal 30 14 000 Hz 3 dB 20 16 000 Hz High 30 15 000 Hz 3 dB 20 17 000 Hz Metal 30 16 000 Hz 3 dB Dolby NR off 58 dB metal position tape A noise reduction of 10 dB above 5 kHz and 5 dB at 1 kHz is possible with Dolby B NR A noise reduction of 20 dB at 5 kHz is possible with Dolby C NR Line IN 2 Input sensitivity 80 mV Input impedance 40 kohms Line OUT 2 Standard output level 500 mV 0 dB Optimum load impedance over 50 kohm j Optimum load impedance 8 to 200 ohms DC servo motor x 2 DC motor x 2 REC PB 2 ERASE 2 European and Australian models AC 230V 50 Hz U S A and Canadian models AC 120V 60 Hz Worldwide model AC 120V and AC 220 230V Switchable 50 60 Hz 31 watts 435 W x 121 H x 305 D mm 17 1 8 x 4 3 4 x 12 5 9 kg 13 0 Ibs TA RW344 Track Format Erasure System Tape Speed Wow and Flutter Frequency Response S N Ratio Input Jacks Outputs Headphone jack Motors Heads Power Supply P
14. d automatically sets the bias and equalization to the correct settings Tape selection is performed by detecting the presence or absence of identification pits on the back of the cassette shell Cassettes manufactured before this identification system was adopted and bargain cassettes that do not incorporate these pits cannot be used with this deck Useful Functions Available during Play back ra rw544 oniy lt lt DECK B LS A I I Skipping to a song Make sure the tape is playing before using this function To skip ahead to the next song press the gt button It is possible to skip up to 15 songs at one time The number of songs skipped is indicated by the display P1 P2 P15 Skipping to the beginning of the current song or a preceding song Make sure the tape is playing before using this function To skip back to the beginning of the song being played or preceding song press the lt lt button The number of songs skipped is indicated by the display P1 P2 P15 Note The Skip function operates by detecting the blank space between songs Therefore it may not operate properly under circum stances such as the following 1 The blank space is too short 2 The song is interrupted by narration etc 3 The music level changes such as a quiet section immediately followed by
15. d near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surface may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn PORTABLE CART WARNING S3125A vis Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or if placed in a built in installation such as a book case or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings there should be free space of at least 20 cm 8 in and open up behind the appliance Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance Polarization The polarization of th
16. e plug is a safety feature The polarized plug will only fit the outlet one way If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet try reversing it If there is still trouble inserting it the user should seek the services of a qualified electrician Under no circumstances should the user attempt to defeat the polarization of the plug Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them especially near plug convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recom mended by the manufacturer Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance or C The appliance has been exposed to rain or D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance
17. ec pause button 9 10 11 TA RW544 only lt lt Rewind button 7 bP Fast forward button 7 Deck A EJECT button 6 8 Display 5 DECK A B counter button 9 10 11 6 Counter RESET button 9 10 11 Deck B EJECT button 6 8 8 Deck B operation buttons lt A Reverse play button 6 E DUBB STOP Stop button Dubbing stop 7 9 12 B Forward play button 6 9 10 I1 Rec pause button 9 10 12 O Auto space button 13 lt lt Rewind button 7 bP Fast forward button 7 9 Deck B cassette holder 10 REC LEVEL control knob 9 10 11 11 REC BALANCE control knob 9 10 11 TA RW544 only 12 DUBBING buttons NORMAL HIGH 12 13 REVERSE MODE button 6 8 12 15 14 DOLBY NR button 6 8 15 PHONES Headphones jack 7 16 POWER button 5 PY x Display Deck A operation and direction indicators 6 Reverse mode indicator Dubbing indicators Dolby NR indicators Deck B operation and direction indicators Electric counter Peak level indicator Rear panel 1 Line in jacks 5 2 Line out jacks 5 3 Voltage selector 5 Worldwide model only 4 Remote control jacks 14 5 AC power cord 5 Setting the Voltage Selector worawide mode oniy Models without a voltage selector can only be used in areas where the power supply is the same as that of the cassette deck VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220V 230V U System Connections
18. ecording might be erased or damaged e Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight Recommended tapes Normal position High position Metal position Maxell UDI Maxell UDII Maxell XS Cassette Deck Maintenance REC PB head 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 e Poor sound quality lose of high frequency response e Decreased volume e Skipping e Incomplete erasure of previous recordings If the pinch rollers and capstan are dirty the tape may become tangled and damaged by wrapping around the pinch roller and capstan To prevent these problems clean the heads pinch rollers and capstans with a cotton swab dipped in cleaning fluid Demagnetizing Residual magnetism builds up in the heads after the cassette deck has been used for an extended period of time This buildup introduces noise and static into tapes and impairs high frequency response To prevent this demagnetize the heads with any commercially available head eraser once every 50 hours of use Refer to the instruction manual of the head eraser for detaile
19. erable danger of electric shock 4 Cassettes to Avoid e Cassettes with poorly formed cases that rattle during rewind and fast forward e Low cost cassettes with no guide roller or pressure pad spring should never be used for stereo e C 120 cassettes because the tape and the coating are extremely thin distortion levels are high Also even a slight stretching of the tape will make it susceptible to being caught up in the pinch roller and capstan Endless tapes if used for a long period of time can overheat 5 Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CARE FULLY e Some models are designed for use only with the power supply voltage of the region where they are sold European and Australian models AC 230 V 50 Hz U S A and Canadian models AC120 V 60 Hz Worldwide model AC 120 220 230 V switchable 50 60 Hz e Voltage Selector Rear Panel The worldwide model is equipped with a voltage selector to conform with local power supplies Be sure to set this switch to match the voltage of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit See Setting the Voltage Selector Worldwide Model Only on page 5 Models without a voltage selector can only be used in areas where the power supply voltage is the same as that of the unit Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licens ing Corporation HX Pro
20. k with Dolby B NR Set the Reverse Mode by press ing the REVERSE MODE button repeatedly until the desired mode is displayed 2 one side Only one side of the tape is played back CD repeat Both sides of the tape are played back repeatedly eight times or until the Hl button is pressed Start playback Press the lt or gt button depending on which side of the cassette you wish to listen to B Playback starts from the front side lt Playback starts from the reverse side The auto stop mechanism will auto matically stop the tape depending on the tape transport mode if a tape is played through to the end Stopping playback Press the Hl button Qe gt ch eG _ Recheck the tape direction settings shown by the Deck A and Deck B direction indicators before pressing the lt lt or gt button The following explanation assumes that the tape direction is forward B Fast forward and rewind Make sure the tape is stopped before using the fast forward or rewind function To fast forward the tape press the gt button To rewind the tape press the lt lt button e To stop either fast forward or rewind press the Ml button Listening with the headphones Plug the headphones to the PHONES jack Automatic tape selection system This deck detects the type of cassette in the cassette holder an
21. ly as indicated in the connections diagram and then plug in the AC power cord e After turning the power on the display illuminates and the Il PAUSE indicator flashes about 5 seconds While the indicator is flashing no operation can be performed e This deck holds two cassettes at once Both Deck A and Deck B are capable of auto reverse playback e Tapes can be played back using either Deck A or Deck B Follow the procedure on Deck A or B Deck A is pictured 2 1 5 1 EJECT lt lt DECK A 4 q a DECK B CN 2o 2 a io al 3 DOLBY NR C 4 REVERSE MODE C DOLBY NR OFF B C Listening to a tape 1 Press the EJECT button to open 2 the cassette holder Insert a cassette The side of the cassette with the exposed tape should be facing down ward Set the Dolby NR by pressing the DOLBY NR button repeat edly until the proper Dolby NR indicator OFF B or C turns on Select the same noise reduction system that was used when the cassette was recorded For instance tapes recorded using Dolby B NR should be played bac
22. mark on the body of the fuse IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS IN SERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET Supplied accessory lp 2 Audio connection cable JAS ALLE N CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN e The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magni tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Important Safeguards 1 6A 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The appliance should not be use
23. mplete recording on Deck B will begin You can simultaneously record on tapes in Deck A and Deck B except during continuous recording 19 Handling Cassette Tapes Examine cassette tapes carefully before using them with the TA RW411 A B Al gt 5 High position detection hole f 16 Erasure prevention Cassette tapes are constructed with erasure prevention tabs to prevent accidental erasure of the tape 1 Ifyou wish to protect a recording from accidental erasure break off the tab s on the appropriate side s It will no longer be possible to use the recording button with such a cassette 2 If at some later date you wish to record the cassette simply cover the hole s with small pieces of cellophane tape e Be sure not to cover the holes for detecting high position tapes Loose tape Loose tape can cause tangling around the pinch roller and capstan and jam the mechanism Remove any tape slack with a pencil or similar device as shown in the diagram Tapes not recommended 1 C 120 tapes C 120 tape is thin and therefore easily broken There is a possibility that tape could get caught on the pinch roller or capstan 2 Endless tapes Do not use endless tapes Tape storage e Do not touch the tape surface e Do not put thick paper or cardboard labels in the cassette holder e Do not put tapes near magnetic sources speakers amplifiers TVs etc Your important r
24. nd Cause Incorrect connection Remedy Check and connect correctly according to page 5 Cause Stereo amplifier input selector switch is set to incorrect position Remedy Change switch position e Tape does not move Cause Slack tape wound around pinch roller Remedy Take up slack with a pencil see page 16 II button does not engage Cause No tape in cassette holder Remedy Insert cassette tape Cause Erasure prevention tab s removed Remedy Change cassette or cover tab hole with cellophane tape e Hoarse sound balance unstable Cause Playback head dirty Remedy Clean head see page 17 Cause Tape is stretched Remedy Replace cassette e Excessive noise and tape hiss Cause Head has become magnetized Remedy Demagnetize see page 17 Cause Tape with high noise level Remedy Replace cassette e Distorted sound Cause Distortion in tape Remedy Tape is probably bad but confirm by listening to another e Recordings are distorted Cause Recording was done at too high a level Remedy Readjust REC LEVEL knob according to the directions on page 9 e Tape squeal and skipping Cause Dirty heads pinch rollers or capstan shafts Remedy Clean see page 17 Cause Cassette shell is binding tape or tape is stretched Remedy Change cassette or try correcting with fast forward and rewind e Excessive hum during playback Cause Connecting cables not inserted firmly Remedy Insert plugs firmly Cau
25. on Deck B 11 Tape Dubbing e 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 e During high speed dubbing decrease the sound level from the amplifier or receiver using the volume control and unplug the headphones from the headphone jack 1 2 1 Tape dubbing 1 1 Insert the prerecorded cassette ae CE ae QA into Deck A and insert the z oe e oe cassette to be recorded into Deck alto alto 2 Set the Reverse Mode by press J ing the REVERSE MODE button repeatedly until the desired mode is displayed 2 2 one side Only one side of the tape is copied REVERSE MODE re re ape is copie C CD repeat Both sides of the tape are C a a copied 3 Check the Deck A and Deck B direction indicators to ensure that the tape transport will start 3 in the desired direction DECK A D
26. ou effortlessly and accurately record your favorite CDs when your deck is connected to virtually any R I compatible ONKYO CD player E z Remote Interactive system compatible As might be expected the TA RW544 344 is fully compat ible with ONKYO s R I Remote Interactive system This means you can control virtually all of the cassette deck s major functions with other ONKYO remote controls M Other features Auto tape selector Automatically sets bias and equaliza tion for the type of tape you insert Auto spacing Handy for inserting blank spaces when re recording or editing tapes or recording from CDs records and the radio Headphone jack For private listening Full repeat Repeats both A and B sides of both transports up to eight times then shuts off automatically 8 segment fluorescent peak metering Allows you to accurately adjust recording levels for optimum performance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERV ICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Declaration of Conformity We ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GMBH INDUSTRIESTRASSE 18 20 82110 GERMERING GERMANY declare in own responsibility that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standard
27. ower Consumption Dimensions Weight 4 track 2 channels AC erase 4 8 cm sec 1 7 8 i p s 9 6 cm sec 3 3 4 i p s high speed dubbing 0 07 WRMS 20 15 000 Hz Normal 30 14 000 Hz 3 dB 20 16 000 Hz High 30 15 000 Hz 3 dB 20 17 000 Hz Metal 30 16 000 Hz 3 dB Dolby NR off 58 dB metal position tape A noise reduction of 10 dB above 5 kHz and 5 dB at 1 kHz is possible with Dolby B NR A noise reduction of 20 dB at 5 kHz is possible with Dolby C NR Line IN 2 Input sensitivity 80 mV Input impedance 50 kohms Line OUT 2 Standard output level 500 mV 0 dB Optimum load impedance over 50 kohms 1 Optimum load impedance 8 to 200 ohms DC servo motor x 2 DC motor x 2 REC PB 1 PB 1 ERASE 1 European and Australian models AC 230V 50 Hz U S A and Canadian models AC 120V 60 Hz Worldwide model AC 120V and AC 220 230V Switchable 50 60 Hz 29 watts 435 W x 121 H x 305 D mm 17 1 8 x 4 3 4 x 12 5 9 kg 13 0 Ibs Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice because of product improvements 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 e No power Cause Power cord plug is loose Remedy Insert plug properly into outlet e Playback but no sou
28. reference Features M Convenient dubbing amp nonstop music Excellent performance is not this deck s singular feature The TA RW544 is two outstanding recording decks in one So you can make a copy for yourself and one for a friend at the same time Or keep recording or playing tape after tape with its dual auto reverse to capture and enjoy those longer shows M Rugged 2 x 2 motor transport system Separate capstan and reel motors for each transport not only prevent overloading they provide the precise tape move ment needed for accurate reproduction They also contribute to the long life trouble free performance that ONKYO cassette decks are famous for Hi Dolby HX Pro headroom extension Dolby HX Pro extends the dynamic headroom to capture the wider musical dynamics of CDs and other digital sources It provides noticeably cleaner reproduction of those crucial higher frequencies by improving the tape s ability to capture high level signals without saturation Another plus is the tapes you record with Dolby HX Pro can be played back on decks without Dolby HX Pro for improved sound perform ance E Music search TA RW544 only When you re playing a tape back our Music Search system does just what you might expect lets you automatically skip forward or backward to easily find the exact beginning of each selection It works by sensing pauses between music selections M One touch CD synchronized recording This handy feature lets y
29. ring recording It does not operate during play back so cassettes recorded with Dolby HX Pro can be played back on decks not equipped with the system Note Dolby HX Pro operates independently of Dolby B and C NR and only during recording Setting the Proper Recording Level The recording level has an important effect on the sound quality a tape will have when it is played back A recording level that is too high will cause distortion while one which is too low will lower the signal to noise ratio resulting in a tape with excessive hiss noise It is particularly important to set the recording level correctly with cassette tapes since they have a much thinner magnetic coating than open reel tapes The thin coating gives the tape a comparatively low saturation level which can easily be surpassed if the recording level is set too high The optimal recording level varies depending on the type of the tape being used With this tapedeck adjust the REC LEVEL knob so the PEAK LEVEL indicator occasionally hits the 6dB line with Metal tapes and 4dB line with Normal or High position tapes respectively It should be noted that the peak level may change from one track to another on some recording sources The recording level indicators feature a peak hold function for the indicators from 6 dB through 6 dB This can come in handy when setting the recording level 13 Connecting ONKYO Components for RI Opera
30. s such as EN55013 EN55020 EN60555 2 3 and EN60065 GERMERING GERMANY Z ALE H YAMAZOE ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GMBH FOR CANADIAN MODEL POUR LE MODELE CANADIEN e For models having a power cord with a polarized plug CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT e Sur les mod les dont la fiche est polaris e ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQ AU FOND ATTENTION FOR BRITISH MODEL e Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel e IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red IMPORTANT A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI
31. se External flux leakage from nearby amplifier or TV set Remedy Move deck away from hum source e High frequencies too strong Cause Dolby NR encoded tape played back with NR off Remedy Select the same noise reduction Dolby NR B or C used when the cassette was recorded Cause Incorrect equalization Remedy Confirm that cassette has tape type detection holes e No high frequency sounds Cause Tape not encoded with Dolby NR played back with Dolby B or C NR on Remedy Select the appropriate NR mode using the DOLBY NR button OFF Cause Heads have become dirty Remedy Clean see page 17 The skip function does not operate properly TA RW544 only Cause The silent sections between songs are too short or noisy Remedy Use a cassette with sufficient silent sections of sufficient length between songs e Deck does not operate properly Cause Tape transport control microcomputer has been exposed to interference from power supply or static electricity Remedy Press the POWER button to turn off the power Wait approximately 10 seconds and turn it on again 19 ONKYO CORPORATION Sales Planning amp Promotion Dept 2 1 Nisshin cho Neyagawa shi OSAKA 572 JAPAN Tel 0720 31 8111 Fax 0720 33 5222 ONKYO U S A CORPORATION 200 Williams Drive Ramsey N J 07446 U S A Tel 201 825 7950 Fax 201 825 8150 E mail onkyo onkyousa com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Industriestrasse 18 20 82110 Germering G
32. the CD Synchro Recording function if this unit is properly connected to an ONKYO D Stopping recording Wee pause sey Press the Hi DUBB STOP button Interrupting recording briefly Press the II button B Recording the same program simultaneously on casseites in both Deck A and Deck B TA RW544 only C1 2 DECK A B RESET DECK A B RESET 4 ou REC DECK B E 11 PAUSE l I REC BALANCE REC LEVEL C C DECK A REC hi REC DECK B I PAUSE gt Ii 1f tL tl LR MN MAX 7 E DUBB STOP Procedure for recording 1 Prepare for recording See page 8 2 Press the RESET button to return the tape counter for both Deck A and Deck B to 0000 e To change the active deck press the DECK A B button 3 Begin playing the source compo nent 4 Press the Deck A and Deck B 11 buttons 5 While observing the peak level indicators adjust the recording level and balance e Use the REC LEVEL knob to adjust the recording level e Adjust the REC BALANCE knob so that the left and right channels have approximately
33. the same levels This knob is normally at the center position 6 Put the source component into recording standby status 7 Press the Deck A or Deck B D button and begin playing the source component You can also use the CD Synchro Recording function if this unit is properly connected to an ONKYO CD player bearing the fR I symbol See page 14 Notes e The following buttons and knob affect both Deck A and Deck B The REVERSE MODE button The DOLBY NR button The REC LEVEL knob and REC BALANCE knob e The auto space function operates both Deck A and Deck B at the same time And pressing the lt B or II button on either Deck A or Deck B affects both Deck A and Deck B Stopping recording To stop recording on Deck A or Deck B only press the appropriate deck Ml button C Recording on two cassettes consecutively using first Deck A then Deck B TA RW544 only 2 E DUBB STOP gt DECK B NZ Be 72 S 3 DECK A B RESET O O Arpiririrt LILII LI DECK A B RESET rilririri ol A DECK A REC w 6 REC BALANCE REC LEVEL DECK A REC gt DOLBY NR DECK B m PAUSE Lad C i i pen 4 A B
34. tion If this unit is properly connected to another ONKYO component bearing the RI symbol you will be able to control it using the other component s remote control TA RW544 TA RW344 For remote control operation The upper and lower remote control jacks have the same function For remote control operation connect this jack to any ONKYO amplifier receiver or CD player that are equipped witha RI remote control jack using the remote control cable Note Do not attempt to connect the RI remote control jack to any equipment other than an ONKYO component that are equipped with a RI remote control jack Doing so could cause the unit to malfunction The function listed below can be accom plished using the remote control of the master unit gt a Play lt iq Rewind Pr Fast forward a Stop ll Rec Pause CD synchro recording system Once connections are made as shown left this function becomes enabled It automati cally starts recording on the cassette deck when the B button of the CD player is pressed See below CD Synchro Recording System Once the TA RW544 344 is connected to a CD player bearing the R I symbol see above pressing the B button of the CD player will cause recording to begin au
35. tomatically on the TA RW544 344 Three recording methods are possible See pages 8 11 2 1 Prepare for recording See pages 8 11 2 Start the CD player Recording will begin simultaneously Note Even if the CD player is stopped during recording the cassette deck will continue recording In this case make sure to press the Ml button on the cassette deck Reverse Mode Function e 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 e 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 p Press the button Playback will begin and end on side A front q Press the button Playback will begin and end on side B rear Playback cw Deck A or Deck B A gt B 5A 5B gt 5A 5 Press the button Playback will begin from side A and continue to side B When the end of side B is reached the playback begin again from side A This sequence will repeat eight times B B 5A 5B 5A gt 5B 5 Press the button Playback will begin from side B and continue to side A When the end of side A is reached the playb
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