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... 7 Recording 8 Tape Dubbing 12 Useful Recording Functions 13 Making Good Sound Recordings ...... 13 Connecting ONKYO Components for z Components 14 CD Synchro Recording System ......... 14 Reverse Mode Function 15 Handling Cassette Tapes 16 Cassette Deck Maintenance 17 Specifications 17 Troubleshooting Guide 18 1 TA-RW544/344 Ster eo Cassette Tape Deck Instruction Manual DECK A 2 MOTER COMPUTER CONTROL AUTO REVERSE EJECT...
... 7 Recording 8 Tape Dubbing 12 Useful Recording Functions 13 Making Good Sound Recordings ...... 13 Connecting ONKYO Components for z Components 14 CD Synchro Recording System ......... 14 Reverse Mode Function 15 Handling Cassette Tapes 16 Cassette Deck Maintenance 17 Specifications 17 Troubleshooting Guide 18 1 TA-RW544/344 Ster eo Cassette Tape Deck Instruction Manual DECK A 2 MOTER COMPUTER CONTROL AUTO REVERSE EJECT...
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... • Auto spacing: Handy for inserting blank spaces when rerecording or editing tapes, or recording from your purchase of the ONKYO TA-RW544/344 Cassette Tape Deck. Should the fuse need to be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. • The ...private listening. • Full repeat: Repeats both A and B sides of both transports up to the long-life, trouble-free performance that ONKYO cassette decks are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the literature accompanying the appliance...
... • Auto spacing: Handy for inserting blank spaces when rerecording or editing tapes, or recording from your purchase of the ONKYO TA-RW544/344 Cassette Tape Deck. Should the fuse need to be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. • The ...private listening. • Full repeat: Repeats both A and B sides of both transports up to the long-life, trouble-free performance that ONKYO cassette decks are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the literature accompanying the appliance...
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...future reference. 3. Power Sources - Power-Cord Protection - The power cord of the plug is recommended by the manufacturer. 8. or C. or E. Deck Location • Do not use near water - Clean and demagnetize them , especially near a swimming pool, and the like. 6. Power WARNING BEFORE...• This unit is illegal without a voltage selector can lead to internal damage and serious malfunctions. (This also applies to cassette tapes.) The recommended ambient temperature range is the same as that its location or position does not interfere with local power supplies. ...
...future reference. 3. Power Sources - Power-Cord Protection - The power cord of the plug is recommended by the manufacturer. 8. or C. or E. Deck Location • Do not use near water - Clean and demagnetize them , especially near a swimming pool, and the like. 6. Power WARNING BEFORE...• This unit is illegal without a voltage selector can lead to internal damage and serious malfunctions. (This also applies to cassette tapes.) The recommended ambient temperature range is the same as that its location or position does not interfere with local power supplies. ...
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... BALANCE (TA-RW544 only) 12. REVERSE MODE (TA-RW544) DECK-A PLAY REC PAUSE L dB R -20 -10 HI-SPEED DUBBING DOLBY NR OFF B C A -6 -3 0 +3 +6 B REC PAUSE DECK-B PLAY (TA-RW344) DECK-A PLAY L dB - -20 R DOLBY NR HI-SPEED DUBBING OFF B C -10 -6 -3 0 +3 REC PAUSE A +6 B DECK-B PLAY ...REC LEVEL L R MIN MAX 2 MOTER COMPUTER CONTROL AUTO REVERSE STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK TA-RW544 16. Deck A EJECT button [6,8] 4. REC LEVEL control knob [9,10,11] 11. REC BALANCE control knob [9,10,11] (TA-RW544 only) 12. Voltage selector [5] (Worldwide model only) 4 4....
... BALANCE (TA-RW544 only) 12. REVERSE MODE (TA-RW544) DECK-A PLAY REC PAUSE L dB R -20 -10 HI-SPEED DUBBING DOLBY NR OFF B C A -6 -3 0 +3 +6 B REC PAUSE DECK-B PLAY (TA-RW344) DECK-A PLAY L dB - -20 R DOLBY NR HI-SPEED DUBBING OFF B C -10 -6 -3 0 +3 REC PAUSE A +6 B DECK-B PLAY ...REC LEVEL L R MIN MAX 2 MOTER COMPUTER CONTROL AUTO REVERSE STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK TA-RW544 16. Deck A EJECT button [6,8] 4. REC LEVEL control knob [9,10,11] 11. REC BALANCE control knob [9,10,11] (TA-RW544 only) 12. Voltage selector [5] (Worldwide model only) 4 4....
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... on 1. L(IRNEECIN) LI(NPELAOYU) T L R TAPE (REC) (PLAY) L RL R Power Connections 1 2 POWER ON OFF To a wall outlet Switching power on the rear panel of the cassette deck. If the preset voltage does not conform to the left (220-230 V), whichever is the same as that of the amplifier and the tape... deck LINE OUT jacks to the left channel. Setting the Voltage Selector (Worldwide Model Only) Models without a voltage selector can only be used in areas ...
... on 1. L(IRNEECIN) LI(NPELAOYU) T L R TAPE (REC) (PLAY) L RL R Power Connections 1 2 POWER ON OFF To a wall outlet Switching power on the rear panel of the cassette deck. If the preset voltage does not conform to the left (220-230 V), whichever is the same as that of the amplifier and the tape... deck LINE OUT jacks to the left channel. Setting the Voltage Selector (Worldwide Model Only) Models without a voltage selector can only be used in areas ...
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To Play a Tape • Check once again that was used when the cassette was recorded. Press the EJECT button to . a : Playback starts from the front side. Both Deck A and Deck B are capable of the tape are played back repeatedly eight times or until the e button is pressed. 5. Set..., no operation can be played back using Dolby B NR should be performed. • This deck holds two cassettes at once. Stopping playback Press the e button. 6 Follow the procedure on which side of the cassette with the exposed tape should be played back with Dolby B NR. 4. s : Playback starts...
To Play a Tape • Check once again that was used when the cassette was recorded. Press the EJECT button to . a : Playback starts from the front side. Both Deck A and Deck B are capable of the tape are played back repeatedly eight times or until the e button is pressed. 5. Set..., no operation can be played back using Dolby B NR should be performed. • This deck holds two cassettes at once. Stopping playback Press the e button. 6 Follow the procedure on which side of the cassette with the exposed tape should be played back with Dolby B NR. 4. s : Playback starts...
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... the bias and equalization to the PHONES jack. Recheck the tape direction settings (shown by detecting the blank space between songs. 7 Cassettes manufactured before using this deck. The following : 1) The blank space is too short. 2) The song is interrupted by narration, etc. 3) The music level...song, press the d button. To rewind the tape, press the d button. • To stop either fast forward or rewind, press the e button. back (TA-RW544 Only) A f 4 f 5 f 6 f Skipping to the next song, press the f button. Useful Functions Available during Play- To skip back to the...
... the bias and equalization to the PHONES jack. Recheck the tape direction settings (shown by detecting the blank space between songs. 7 Cassettes manufactured before using this deck. The following : 1) The blank space is too short. 2) The song is interrupted by narration, etc. 3) The music level...song, press the d button. To rewind the tape, press the d button. • To stop either fast forward or rewind, press the e button. back (TA-RW544 Only) A f 4 f 5 f 6 f Skipping to the next song, press the f button. Useful Functions Available during Play- To skip back to the...
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... the tape is recorded. ( b ) repeat: Both sides of the tape 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 set up correctly for recording. (Refer to be used for recording. Recording With...
... the tape is recorded. ( b ) repeat: Both sides of the tape 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 set up correctly for recording. (Refer to be used for recording. Recording With...
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...the left and right channels have approximately the same levels. Procedure for recording. (See page 8.) Note: With TA-RW544, when recording to Deck A only, do not insert a cassette in Deck B may start playback. 7. Press the t button. 5. This knob is normally at the center position. ... REC BALANCE knob so that Deck B is properly connected to start consecutively. 2. Put the source component into recording standby status. • Temporarily stop CD (or LP) play. • Rewind the tape to the portion you wish to an ONKYO C(SSDeteoppplaapygieenr1gb4er.)earcionrgdtihneg z symbol....
...the left and right channels have approximately the same levels. Procedure for recording. (See page 8.) Note: With TA-RW544, when recording to Deck A only, do not insert a cassette in Deck B may start playback. 7. Press the t button. 5. This knob is normally at the center position. ... REC BALANCE knob so that Deck B is properly connected to start consecutively. 2. Put the source component into recording standby status. • Temporarily stop CD (or LP) play. • Rewind the tape to the portion you wish to an ONKYO C(SSDeteoppplaapygieenr1gb4er.)earcionrgdtihneg z symbol....
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... • The auto space function operates both Deck A and Deck B (TA-RW544 only) 27 4 5 2 DECK A/B RESET A DECK A/B RESET B 3 s 4 t t DECK-A REC PAUSE DOLBY NR C REC PAUSE DECK-B L dB R -20 -10 -6 -3 0 +3 +6 B 5 REC BALANCE REC LEVEL DECK-A REC PAUSE DOLBY NR C REC PAUSE DECK-B L dB R -20 -10 -6 -3 0 +3 +6 B L R MIN MAX 6 e 7 s Procedure for recording 1. Press the Deck A and Deck B t buttons. 5. The REVERSE MODE button - STOP e or...
... • The auto space function operates both Deck A and Deck B (TA-RW544 only) 27 4 5 2 DECK A/B RESET A DECK A/B RESET B 3 s 4 t t DECK-A REC PAUSE DOLBY NR C REC PAUSE DECK-B L dB R -20 -10 -6 -3 0 +3 +6 B 5 REC BALANCE REC LEVEL DECK-A REC PAUSE DOLBY NR C REC PAUSE DECK-B L dB R -20 -10 -6 -3 0 +3 +6 B L R MIN MAX 6 e 7 s Procedure for recording 1. Press the Deck A and Deck B t buttons. 5. The REVERSE MODE button - STOP e or...
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... the source component into Deck A will cease reverse side recording on Deck A and both Deck A and Deck B to an ONKYO CD player bearing the z 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 Deck B. 11 STOP s DECK-B 3 DECK A/B RESET A DECK A/B RESET B 4 s 5 t DECK-A REC PAUSE 6 REC...
... the source component into Deck A will cease reverse side recording on Deck A and both Deck A and Deck B to an ONKYO CD player bearing the z 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 Deck B. 11 STOP s DECK-B 3 DECK A/B RESET A DECK A/B RESET B 4 s 5 t DECK-A REC PAUSE 6 REC...
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...indicator, press the a or s button, then the e button 4. To change the cassette in Deck A. • The Dolby NR System of Deck A is copied. ( b ) repeat: Both sides of Dolby NR with which the cassette was recorded. • During high-speed dubbing, decrease the sound level from the amplifier... (or receiver) using the buttons for Deck A. Check the Deck A and Deck B direction indicators to match the type of the tape are copied. ...
...indicator, press the a or s button, then the e button 4. To change the cassette in Deck A. • The Dolby NR System of Deck A is copied. ( b ) repeat: Both sides of Dolby NR with which the cassette was recorded. • During high-speed dubbing, decrease the sound level from the amplifier... (or receiver) using the buttons for Deck A. Check the Deck A and Deck B direction indicators to match the type of the tape are copied. ...
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...of more effective noise reduction system, developed by Dolby Laboratories in Deck B. Note: Dolby HX Pro operates independently of the tape being used in most cassette tape decks to -noise ratio resulting in all cassette tapes. Pressing the ; To continue dubbing, press the NORMAL ... level may change from -6 dB through +6 dB. Useful Recording Functions a , s (Deck A) a , s (Deck B) t ; The recording level indicators feature a peak-hold function for even better sound from cassette tapes. button works in handy when setting the recording level. 13 Pressing the ; Making ...
...of more effective noise reduction system, developed by Dolby Laboratories in Deck B. Note: Dolby HX Pro operates independently of the tape being used in most cassette tape decks to -noise ratio resulting in all cassette tapes. Pressing the ; To continue dubbing, press the NORMAL ... level may change from -6 dB through +6 dB. Useful Recording Functions a , s (Deck A) a , s (Deck B) t ; The recording level indicators feature a peak-hold function for even better sound from cassette tapes. button works in handy when setting the recording level. 13 Pressing the ; Making ...
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.... Connecting ONKYO Components for recording. (See pages 8 - 11.) 2. Tuner CD player 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +10 6 DISC Main amplifier Pre amplifier TA-RW544 TA-RW344 For remote control operation The upper and lower remote control jacks have the same function. The function listed below .) CD Synchro Recording System Once the TA-RW544/344 is stopped during recording, the cassette deck will...
.... Connecting ONKYO Components for recording. (See pages 8 - 11.) 2. Tuner CD player 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +10 6 DISC Main amplifier Pre amplifier TA-RW544 TA-RW344 For remote control operation The upper and lower remote control jacks have the same function. The function listed below .) CD Synchro Recording System Once the TA-RW544/344 is stopped during recording, the cassette deck will...
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...If there are tapes in both Deck A and Deck B, playback will begin from side A of the tape in Deck B. Press the t button then the s button. s Deck A A →B →A →B Deck A Deck B Deck A and Deck B (TA-RW544 only) a Deck A B →A →B Deck A Deck B Continuous recording Before performing continuous...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 ...
...If there are tapes in both Deck A and Deck B, playback will begin from side A of the tape in Deck B. Press the t button then the s button. s Deck A A →B →A →B Deck A Deck B Deck A and Deck B (TA-RW544 only) a Deck A B →A →B Deck A Deck B Continuous recording Before performing continuous...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 ...
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... commercially available head eraser once every 50 hours of time. To prevent this, demagnetize the heads with a cotton swab dipped in the heads after the cassette deck has been used for detailed instructions. 17 Dirty heads may cause: • Poor sound quality (lose of high frequency response) • Decreased volume •... noise and static into tapes and impairs high frequency response. Be sure to clean the head periodically, normally 2 - 3 times a month, to maintain your deck's original performance. Cassette Deck Maintenance REC/PB head Erase head Capstans Pinch rollers This...
... commercially available head eraser once every 50 hours of time. To prevent this, demagnetize the heads with a cotton swab dipped in the heads after the cassette deck has been used for detailed instructions. 17 Dirty heads may cause: • Poor sound quality (lose of high frequency response) • Decreased volume •... noise and static into tapes and impairs high frequency response. Be sure to clean the head periodically, normally 2 - 3 times a month, to maintain your deck's original performance. Cassette Deck Maintenance REC/PB head Erase head Capstans Pinch rollers This...
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... played back with Dolby B or C NR on page 9. • Tape squeal and skipping. Cause: The silent sections between songs. • Deck does not operate properly. Remedy: Press the POWER button to the directions on . Wait approximately 10 seconds and turn off . If, however, the... rollers or capstan shafts. Cause: Power cord plug is probably bad but no sound. Cause: Distortion in cassette holder. Remedy: Select the appropriate NR mode using this guide, contact an ONKYO authorized service center for assistance. • No power. Remedy: Clean (see page 17). • The...
... played back with Dolby B or C NR on page 9. • Tape squeal and skipping. Cause: The silent sections between songs. • Deck does not operate properly. Remedy: Press the POWER button to the directions on . Wait approximately 10 seconds and turn off . If, however, the... rollers or capstan shafts. Cause: Power cord plug is probably bad but no sound. Cause: Distortion in cassette holder. Remedy: Select the appropriate NR mode using this guide, contact an ONKYO authorized service center for assistance. • No power. Remedy: Clean (see page 17). • The...