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... HIGH AUTO SPACE COUNTER A/B RESET DUBB.STOP POWER STAND-BY REC LEVEL MIN MAX PLAYBACK/RECORDING DECK-B AUTO REVERSE/COMPUTER CONTROL CONTENTS Features 2 Important safeguards 3 Precautions 3 Control positions and names 4 Setting the voltage selector 4 System connections 5 Power connections 5 To play a tape 6 Reverse mode function 7 Recording 8 Making good sound recordings 9 Tape dubbing 10 Useful recording functions 11 Connecting ONKYO components for z operation 12 Handling cassette tapes 13 Cassette deck maintenance 14 Specifications 14 Troubleshooting guide 15
... HIGH AUTO SPACE COUNTER A/B RESET DUBB.STOP POWER STAND-BY REC LEVEL MIN MAX PLAYBACK/RECORDING DECK-B AUTO REVERSE/COMPUTER CONTROL CONTENTS Features 2 Important safeguards 3 Precautions 3 Control positions and names 4 Setting the voltage selector 4 System connections 5 Power connections 5 To play a tape 6 Reverse mode function 7 Recording 8 Making good sound recordings 9 Tape dubbing 10 Useful recording functions 11 Connecting ONKYO components for z operation 12 Handling cassette tapes 13 Cassette deck maintenance 14 Specifications 14 Troubleshooting guide 15
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... with ONKYO z CD players covers Deck-B functions only.) Other features • Auto tape selector: Automatically sets the optimum bias and equalization levels for the type of tape you for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the power supply cord of both sides of this appliance may be connected to take out the tapes and flip them over. Supplied accessory Audio connection cable(2) z cable(1) FOR EUROPEAN MODEL: Declaration...
... with ONKYO z CD players covers Deck-B functions only.) Other features • Auto tape selector: Automatically sets the optimum bias and equalization levels for the type of tape you for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the power supply cord of both sides of this appliance may be connected to take out the tapes and flip them over. Supplied accessory Audio connection cable(2) z cable(1) FOR EUROPEAN MODEL: Declaration...
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... is still trouble, the user should be situated away from the power transformer in performance; Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. • The voltage of warranty claim, please report this number. 2. All the safety and operating instructions should seek the services of air through openings. 16. All operating and use is recommended...
... is still trouble, the user should be situated away from the power transformer in performance; Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. • The voltage of warranty claim, please report this number. 2. All the safety and operating instructions should seek the services of air through openings. 16. All operating and use is recommended...
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... A/B button [8] 7. Deck A operation buttons d : Rewind button [7] f : Fast forward button [7] a : Reverse play button [6] e : Stop button [6] s : Forward play button [6, 9] 12. TA-RW244 RATING: AC120/220-230V 50/60Hz 17W 2-1, NISSHIN-CHO, NEYAGAWA-SHI,OSAKA, JAPAN C A U T I Counter J Deck A/B indicator K Peak level indicator Setting the voltage selector (Worldwide model only) Models without a voltage selector can only be used in square brackets([ ]). 1 2 34 5 67 8 9 ONKYO STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK RI EJECT EJECT AUTO REVERCE PLAYBACK DECK-A DOLBY NR REVERCE MODE DUBBING...
... A/B button [8] 7. Deck A operation buttons d : Rewind button [7] f : Fast forward button [7] a : Reverse play button [6] e : Stop button [6] s : Forward play button [6, 9] 12. TA-RW244 RATING: AC120/220-230V 50/60Hz 17W 2-1, NISSHIN-CHO, NEYAGAWA-SHI,OSAKA, JAPAN C A U T I Counter J Deck A/B indicator K Peak level indicator Setting the voltage selector (Worldwide model only) Models without a voltage selector can only be used in square brackets([ ]). 1 2 34 5 67 8 9 ONKYO STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK RI EJECT EJECT AUTO REVERCE PLAYBACK DECK-A DOLBY NR REVERCE MODE DUBBING...
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.../ON STAND-BY Switching power on the rear panel of input or output jacks, the lower jack (marked R) corresponds to the right channel, and the upper jack (marked L) to the amplifier TAPE PLAY jacks. The STAND-BY indicator will start. • If the tape deck is plugged into the amplifier's AC outlet, the amplifier's AC power cord must be plugged into a wall outlet and its power switched on connections. Press the POWER button. TA-RW244: 1. Plug the AC power cord into a wall...
.../ON STAND-BY Switching power on the rear panel of input or output jacks, the lower jack (marked R) corresponds to the right channel, and the upper jack (marked L) to the amplifier TAPE PLAY jacks. The STAND-BY indicator will start. • If the tape deck is plugged into the amplifier's AC outlet, the amplifier's AC power cord must be plugged into a wall outlet and its power switched on connections. Press the POWER button. TA-RW244: 1. Plug the AC power cord into a wall...
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... in the connections diagram and then plug in the AC power cord. • After turning the power on Deck A or B. (Deck A is played back. ( b ) repeat: Both sides of the tape are capable of auto-reverse playback; Set the Dolby NR by pressing the REVERSE MODE button repeatedly until the desired mode is displayed. ( v ) one side: Only one side of the tape is pictured.) 2 13 4 ONKYO 1 EJECT 5 ONKYO 2 3 DOLBY NR 4 REVERSE MODE 5 Listening to...
... in the connections diagram and then plug in the AC power cord. • After turning the power on Deck A or B. (Deck A is played back. ( b ) repeat: Both sides of the tape are capable of auto-reverse playback; Set the Dolby NR by pressing the REVERSE MODE button repeatedly until the desired mode is displayed. ( v ) one side: Only one side of the tape is pictured.) 2 13 4 ONKYO 1 EJECT 5 ONKYO 2 3 DOLBY NR 4 REVERSE MODE 5 Listening to...
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Tape selection is forward ( s ). Set the reverse mode to b . Then, the auto-stop mechanism will stop either Deck A or Deck B. Cassettes manufactured before beginning playback or record- Press the a or s button of a tape side is active. Press the t button followed by the Deck A and Deck B direction indicators) before this deck. • Recheck the tape travel switches from forward to reverse or from reverse to forward when the...
Tape selection is forward ( s ). Set the reverse mode to b . Then, the auto-stop mechanism will stop either Deck A or Deck B. Cassettes manufactured before beginning playback or record- Press the a or s button of a tape side is active. Press the t button followed by the Deck A and Deck B direction indicators) before this deck. • Recheck the tape travel switches from forward to reverse or from reverse to forward when the...
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... displayed, and press the COUNTER RESET button to return the tape counter to be used for the recording. • Tune in solid boxes indicate source component operations. 34 7 5 1 ONKYO 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 8 89 DOLBY NR 4 REVERSE MODE COUNTER A/B RESET DECK-B PLAY B s t REC LEVEL MIN MAX REC PAUSE DECK-B PLAY B L dB R -20 -10 -6 -3 0 +3 +6 Recording Confirm that +3 dB indicators light periodically. Insert the cassettes. Prepare the source component to [0000]. 6. While observing the peak level indicators, adjust the...
... displayed, and press the COUNTER RESET button to return the tape counter to be used for the recording. • Tune in solid boxes indicate source component operations. 34 7 5 1 ONKYO 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 8 89 DOLBY NR 4 REVERSE MODE COUNTER A/B RESET DECK-B PLAY B s t REC LEVEL MIN MAX REC PAUSE DECK-B PLAY B L dB R -20 -10 -6 -3 0 +3 +6 Recording Confirm that +3 dB indicators light periodically. Insert the cassettes. Prepare the source component to [0000]. 6. While observing the peak level indicators, adjust the...
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... standby mode when the CD is set , stop CD (or LP) play , the deck will begin playing the source component. It is called a "sliding band" technique. The recording level indicators feature a peak-hold function for increasingly better sound quality from -6 dB through +6 dB. Dolby B and C NR operate on the sound quality a tape will lower the signal-to-noise ratio resulting in the recording standby mode. Dolby C NR is played back. Setting...
... standby mode when the CD is set , stop CD (or LP) play , the deck will begin playing the source component. It is called a "sliding band" technique. The recording level indicators feature a peak-hold function for increasingly better sound quality from -6 dB through +6 dB. Dolby B and C NR operate on the sound quality a tape will lower the signal-to-noise ratio resulting in the recording standby mode. Dolby C NR is played back. Setting...
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... wish to monitor the signal from a Dolby NR encoded tape during dubbing. • The Dolby NR System of the tape are copied. 3. To resume dubbing, press the NORMAL or HIGH button or Deck B a or s button again. Check the Deck A and Deck B direction indicators to select the forward ( s ) direction on both Decks. • To change the setting of Dolby NR with which the cassette was recorded. 1 ONKYO 1 2 3 4 10 2 3 4 REVERSE MODE DECK-A PLAY DECK-B PLAY DUBBING...
... wish to monitor the signal from a Dolby NR encoded tape during dubbing. • The Dolby NR System of the tape are copied. 3. To resume dubbing, press the NORMAL or HIGH button or Deck B a or s button again. Check the Deck A and Deck B direction indicators to select the forward ( s ) direction on both Decks. • To change the setting of Dolby NR with which the cassette was recorded. 1 ONKYO 1 2 3 4 10 2 3 4 REVERSE MODE DECK-A PLAY DECK-B PLAY DUBBING...
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... songs when editing tapes 1. AUTO SPACE Pressing the AUTO SPACE button during dubbing Pressing the AUTO SPACE button during recording where you want to enter a blank space about five seconds long. • The PLAY indicator flashes on the tape in both the record and rec/pause modes. To continue recording, press the a or s button. • The AUTO SPACE button works in Deck B. To insert a blank...
... songs when editing tapes 1. AUTO SPACE Pressing the AUTO SPACE button during dubbing Pressing the AUTO SPACE button during recording where you want to enter a blank space about five seconds long. • The PLAY indicator flashes on the tape in both the record and rec/pause modes. To continue recording, press the a or s button. • The AUTO SPACE button works in Deck B. To insert a blank...
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... any ONKYO amplifier, receiver or CD player bearing the z symbol using the remote control cable. It automatically starts recording on the cassette deck when the s button of the master unit. Note: Do not attempt to connect the z remote control jack to malfunction. Connecting ONKYO components for z operation If this unit is pressed. (See page 9.) 12 plished using the other than an ONKYO component bearing the z symbol. For remote control operation, connect this function becomes enabled. ONKYO POWER ON OFF Tuner ONKYO...
... any ONKYO amplifier, receiver or CD player bearing the z symbol using the remote control cable. It automatically starts recording on the cassette deck when the s button of the master unit. Note: Do not attempt to connect the z remote control jack to malfunction. Connecting ONKYO components for z operation If this unit is pressed. (See page 9.) 12 plished using the other than an ONKYO component bearing the z symbol. For remote control operation, connect this function becomes enabled. ONKYO POWER ON OFF Tuner ONKYO...
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... wish to protect a recording from accidental erasure, break off the tab(s) 1. 2. Remove any tape slack with small pieces of the tape. Endless tapes Do not use the recording button with such a cassette. on the pinch roller or capstan. 2. A A Tapes not recommended 1. No! No! Tape storage • Do not touch the tape surface. • Do not put tapes near magnetic sources (speakers, amplifiers, TVs...
... wish to protect a recording from accidental erasure, break off the tab(s) 1. 2. Remove any tape slack with small pieces of the tape. Endless tapes Do not use the recording button with such a cassette. on the pinch roller or capstan. 2. A A Tapes not recommended 1. No! No! Tape storage • Do not touch the tape surface. • Do not put tapes near magnetic sources (speakers, amplifiers, TVs...
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... the cassette deck has been used for detailed instructions. To prevent these problems, clean the heads, pinch rollers and capstans 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 DC servo motor × 2 REC/PB: 1 PB: 1 ERASE: 1 TA-RW144: AC 120 V, 60 Hz TA-RW244: AC...
... the cassette deck has been used for detailed instructions. To prevent these problems, clean the heads, pinch rollers and capstans 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 DC servo motor × 2 REC/PB: 1 PB: 1 ERASE: 1 TA-RW144: AC 120 V, 60 Hz TA-RW244: AC...
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...: Connecting cables not inserted firmly. Remedy: Move deck away from nearby amplifier or TV set to turn it on again. 15 Remedy: Select the appropriate NR mode using this guide, contact an ONKYO authorized service center for assistance. • No power. Remedy: Press the POWER button to incorrect position. Wait approximately 10 seconds and turn off . If, however, the problem cannot be remedied using the DOLBY NR button (OFF). Remedy: Change cassette...
...: Connecting cables not inserted firmly. Remedy: Move deck away from nearby amplifier or TV set to turn it on again. 15 Remedy: Select the appropriate NR mode using this guide, contact an ONKYO authorized service center for assistance. • No power. Remedy: Press the POWER button to incorrect position. Wait approximately 10 seconds and turn off . If, however, the problem cannot be remedied using the DOLBY NR button (OFF). Remedy: Change cassette...
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Tel: 201-825-7950 Fax: 201-825-8150 E-mail: onkyo@onkyousa.com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Industriestrasse 18-20, 82110 Germering, GERMANY Tel: 089 84 93 20 Fax: 089 84 93 226 ONKYO FRANCE Immeuble Le Diamant, Domaine Technologique de Saclay, 4 Rue René Razel, 91892 SACLAY, FRANCE Tel: (1) 69 33 14 00 Fax: (1) 69 41 35 84 SN29342422Y HOMEPAGE http://www.onkyo.co.jp/ Printed in Japan E Sales & Product Planning Div.: 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, GERMANY Tel: 089 84 93 20 Fax: 089 84 93 226 ONKYO FRANCE Immeuble Le Diamant, Domaine Technologique de Saclay, 4 Rue René Razel, 91892 SACLAY, FRANCE Tel: (1) 69 33 14 00 Fax: (1) 69 41 35 84 SN29342422Y HOMEPAGE http://www.onkyo.co.jp/ Printed in Japan E Sales & Product Planning Div.: 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.