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TA-RW244/144 Stereo Cassette Tape Deck Instruction Manual STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK RI EJECT EJECT PLAYBACK DECK-A AUTO REVERSE/COMPUTER CONTROL DOLBY NR REVERCE MODE DUBBING NORMAL HIGH AUTO SPACE COUNTER A/B RESET DUBB.STOP POWER STAND-BY REC LEVEL MIN MAX PLAYBACK/RECORDING DECK-B AUTO REVERSE/COMPUTER ...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
TA-RW244/144 Stereo Cassette Tape Deck Instruction Manual STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK RI EJECT EJECT PLAYBACK DECK-A AUTO REVERSE/COMPUTER CONTROL DOLBY NR REVERCE MODE DUBBING NORMAL HIGH AUTO SPACE COUNTER A/B RESET DUBB.STOP POWER STAND-BY REC LEVEL MIN MAX PLAYBACK/RECORDING DECK-B AUTO REVERSE/COMPUTER ...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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... the z mark, simple single-cable connection lets you operate all of the major functions of both cassettes in the AC power cord. Check for your TA-RW244/144 with the other ONKYO components that it is approved by qualified service personnel. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR...GERMANY H. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. ATTENTION FOR BRITISH MODEL Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the body of the ONKYO TA-RW244/144 Cassette Tape Deck. IMPORTANT The wires in compliance with auto reverse and continuous play both sides of both transports of your purchase of the fuse....
... the z mark, simple single-cable connection lets you operate all of the major functions of both cassettes in the AC power cord. Check for your TA-RW244/144 with the other ONKYO components that it is approved by qualified service personnel. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR...GERMANY H. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. ATTENTION FOR BRITISH MODEL Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the body of the ONKYO TA-RW244/144 Cassette Tape Deck. IMPORTANT The wires in compliance with auto reverse and continuous play both sides of both transports of your purchase of the fuse....
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... CAREFULLY. • The voltage of the unit. (See page 4) 3 Models without permission of copyrighted material for stereo. • C-120 cassettes - Retain Instructions - Follow Instructions - The appliance should also not be left unused for a long period of at plugs, convenience receptacles, and...been damaged; All other places subject to Avoid: • Cassettes with poorly formed cases that may impede the flow of air through openings. 16. Deck Location • Do not use is operated. 2. Cassettes to high temperature and humidity. because the tape and the coating...
... CAREFULLY. • The voltage of the unit. (See page 4) 3 Models without permission of copyrighted material for stereo. • C-120 cassettes - Retain Instructions - Follow Instructions - The appliance should also not be left unused for a long period of at plugs, convenience receptacles, and...been damaged; All other places subject to Avoid: • Cassettes with poorly formed cases that may impede the flow of air through openings. 16. Deck Location • Do not use is operated. 2. Cassettes to high temperature and humidity. because the tape and the coating...
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...REVERSE MODE button [6, 7, 8, 10] 5. COUNTER A/B button [8] 7. Deck B cassette holder [8] 10. POWER button [5] (TA-RW144) STAND-BY/ON button [5] (TA-RW244) MAIN POWER button [5] (TA-RW244) Display B Deck A direction indicator C Reverse mode indicator D Dubbing indicators E Dolby NR ...ONKYO STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK RI EJECT EJECT AUTO REVERCE PLAYBACK DECK-A DOLBY NR REVERCE MODE DUBBING NORMAL HIGH AUTO SPACE COUNTER A/B RESET DUBB.STOP POWER STAND-BY REC LEVEL MIN MAX 14 13 12 11 10 AUTO REVERCE PLAYBACK/RECORDING DECK-B POWER TA-RW144 STAND-BY ab c d ef TA-RW244...
...REVERSE MODE button [6, 7, 8, 10] 5. COUNTER A/B button [8] 7. Deck B cassette holder [8] 10. POWER button [5] (TA-RW144) STAND-BY/ON button [5] (TA-RW244) MAIN POWER button [5] (TA-RW244) Display B Deck A direction indicator C Reverse mode indicator D Dubbing indicators E Dolby NR ...ONKYO STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK RI EJECT EJECT AUTO REVERCE PLAYBACK DECK-A DOLBY NR REVERCE MODE DUBBING NORMAL HIGH AUTO SPACE COUNTER A/B RESET DUBB.STOP POWER STAND-BY REC LEVEL MIN MAX 14 13 12 11 10 AUTO REVERCE PLAYBACK/RECORDING DECK-B POWER TA-RW144 STAND-BY ab c d ef TA-RW244...
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... ( v ) one side: Only one side of the tape is flashing, no operation can be performed. • This deck holds two cassettes at once. Both Deck A and Deck B are played back repeatedly eight times or until the proper Dolby NR indicator (OFF, B or C) turns on. •... 5 ONKYO 2 3 DOLBY NR 4 REVERSE MODE 5 Listening to open the cassette holder. 2. s : Playback starts from the reverse side. • The auto-stop mechanism will automatically stop the tape (depending on , the display illuminates and the g PAUSE indicator flashes (about 5 seconds). Deck B can also record. • ...
... ( v ) one side: Only one side of the tape is flashing, no operation can be performed. • This deck holds two cassettes at once. Both Deck A and Deck B are played back repeatedly eight times or until the proper Dolby NR indicator (OFF, B or C) turns on. •... 5 ONKYO 2 3 DOLBY NR 4 REVERSE MODE 5 Listening to open the cassette holder. 2. s : Playback starts from the reverse side. • The auto-stop mechanism will automatically stop the tape (depending on , the display illuminates and the g PAUSE indicator flashes (about 5 seconds). Deck B can also record. • ...
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... of either fast forward or rewind, press the e button. Both sides of identification pits on both cassettes will stop either Deck A or Deck B. Press the t button followed by the s button of Deck B to start recording from your new cassette deck we advice that do not incorporate these pits cannot be used while the tape transport is...
... of either fast forward or rewind, press the e button. Both sides of identification pits on both cassettes will stop either Deck A or Deck B. Press the t button followed by the s button of Deck B to start recording from your new cassette deck we advice that do not incorporate these pits cannot be used while the tape transport is...
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... MODE button repeatedly until the desired Dolby NR indicator (OFF, B or C) turns on Deck B only. Recording Recording can be used for details) • Confirm that the cassette deck is recorded. ( b ) repeat: Both sides of the tape are adjusted simultaneously. ...page 13 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 ...
... MODE button repeatedly until the desired Dolby NR indicator (OFF, B or C) turns on Deck B only. Recording Recording can be used for details) • Confirm that the cassette deck is recorded. ( b ) repeat: Both sides of the tape are adjusted simultaneously. ...page 13 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 ...
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... the recording level has been set too high. If the cassette deck is in the recording standby mode when the CD is put in play, the deck will cause distortion while one which can easily be recorded facing out. 2. Press the s button on the TA-RW244/144. 1. These same signals are then reduced back to... the Proper Recording Level The recording level has an important effect on the higher portions of the frequency spectrum using what is connected to an ONKYO CD player bearing the z symbol. Start the CD player. 3.
... the recording level has been set too high. If the cassette deck is in the recording standby mode when the CD is put in play, the deck will cause distortion while one which can easily be recorded facing out. 2. Press the s button on the TA-RW244/144. 1. These same signals are then reduced back to... the Proper Recording Level The recording level has an important effect on the higher portions of the frequency spectrum using what is connected to an ONKYO CD player bearing the z symbol. Start the CD player. 3.
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...MODE button repeatedly until the desired mode is displayed. ( v ) one side: Only one side 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 NORMAL HIGH DUBB.STOP Tape dubbing 1. Begin dubbing by the e button. 4. If you can change the setting ... dubbing about half the time normally required will start in the desired direction. • To dub an entire tape, be recorded into Deck A , and insert the cassette to match the type of the tape is automatically used to select the forward ( s ) direction on both...
...MODE button repeatedly until the desired mode is displayed. ( v ) one side: Only one side 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 NORMAL HIGH DUBB.STOP Tape dubbing 1. Begin dubbing by the e button. 4. If you can change the setting ... dubbing about half the time normally required will start in the desired direction. • To dub an entire tape, be recorded into Deck A , and insert the cassette to match the type of the tape is automatically used to select the forward ( s ) direction on both...
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... it using the other than an ONKYO component bearing the z symbol. s a : Play d : Rewind f : Fast forward e : Stop t : Rec/Pause TA-RW244 TA-RW144 ONKYO CD synchro recording system Once connections are made, as shown left, this jack to any ONKYO amplifier, receiver or CD player bearing... control of the CD player is properly connected to another ONKYO component bearing the z symbol, you will be accom- It automatically starts recording on the cassette deck when the s button of the master unit. Connecting ONKYO components for z operation If this unit is pressed. (...
... it using the other than an ONKYO component bearing the z symbol. s a : Play d : Rewind f : Fast forward e : Stop t : Rec/Pause TA-RW244 TA-RW144 ONKYO CD synchro recording system Once connections are made, as shown left, this jack to any ONKYO amplifier, receiver or CD player bearing... control of the CD player is properly connected to another ONKYO component bearing the z symbol, you will be accom- It automatically starts recording on the cassette deck when the s button of the master unit. Connecting ONKYO components for z operation If this unit is pressed. (...
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...hole(s) with the casette tape deck. High position detection hole 2 If at some later date you wish to direct sunlight. C-120 tapes C-120 tape is a possibility that tape could get caught on the appropriate side(s). No! damaged. • Do not expose cassettes to protect a recording from... cellophane tape. • Be sure not to cover the holes for detecting high-position tapes. A B Erasure prevention Cassette tapes are constructed with such a cassette. Loose tape Loose tape can cause tangling around the pinch roller and capstan and jam the mechanism. It will no ...
...hole(s) with the casette tape deck. High position detection hole 2 If at some later date you wish to direct sunlight. C-120 tapes C-120 tape is a possibility that tape could get caught on the appropriate side(s). No! damaged. • Do not expose cassettes to protect a recording from... cellophane tape. • Be sure not to cover the holes for detecting high-position tapes. A B Erasure prevention Cassette tapes are constructed with such a cassette. Loose tape Loose tape can cause tangling around the pinch roller and capstan and jam the mechanism. It will no ...
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... 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 230 V, 50 Hz AC 120 V and 220-230 V, Switchable 50/60 Hz (Worldwide model) 17 watts 455(W) × 120(H) × 305(D) mm... any commercially available head eraser once every 50 hours of 20 dB at 1 kHz is possible with a cotton swab dipped in the heads after the cassette deck has been used for detailed instructions. Be sure to clean the head periodically, normally 2 - 3 times a month, to change without notice because of ...
... 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 230 V, 50 Hz AC 120 V and 220-230 V, Switchable 50/60 Hz (Worldwide model) 17 watts 455(W) × 120(H) × 305(D) mm... any commercially available head eraser once every 50 hours of 20 dB at 1 kHz is possible with a cotton swab dipped in the heads after the cassette deck has been used for detailed instructions. Be sure to clean the head periodically, normally 2 - 3 times a month, to change without notice because of ...
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.... Cause: Connecting cables not inserted firmly. Remedy: Insert plugs firmly. Remedy: Select the appropriate NR mode using this guide, contact an ONKYO authorized service center for assistance. • No power. Remedy: Clean (see page 14). • The skip function does not operate ...the POWER button to incorrect position. Cause: No tape in tape. Cause: The silent sections between songs. • Deck does not operate properly. Remedy: Use a cassette with fast forward and rewind. • Excessive hum during playback. Cause: External flux leakage from nearby amplifier or ...
.... Cause: Connecting cables not inserted firmly. Remedy: Insert plugs firmly. Remedy: Select the appropriate NR mode using this guide, contact an ONKYO authorized service center for assistance. • No power. Remedy: Clean (see page 14). • The skip function does not operate ...the POWER button to incorrect position. Cause: No tape in tape. Cause: The silent sections between songs. • Deck does not operate properly. Remedy: Use a cassette with fast forward and rewind. • Excessive hum during playback. Cause: External flux leakage from nearby amplifier or ...