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... CONTROL AUTO REVERSE STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK TA-RW544 CONTENTS Features 2 Important Safeguards 3 Precautions 3 Control Positions and Names 4 Setting the Voltage Selector 5 System Connections 5 Power Connections 5 To Play a Tape 6 Useful Functions Available during Playback (TA-RW544 Only 7 Recording 8 Tape Dubbing 12 Useful Recording Functions 13 Making Good Sound Recordings ...... 13 Connecting ONKYO Components for z Components 14 CD...
... CONTROL AUTO REVERSE STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK TA-RW544 CONTENTS Features 2 Important Safeguards 3 Precautions 3 Control Positions and Names 4 Setting the Voltage Selector 5 System Connections 5 Power Connections 5 To Play a Tape 6 Useful Functions Available during Playback (TA-RW544 Only 7 Recording 8 Tape Dubbing 12 Useful Recording Functions 13 Making Good Sound Recordings ...... 13 Connecting ONKYO Components for z Components 14 CD...
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...lightning flash with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of the ONKYO TA-RW544/344 Cassette Tape Deck. So you record with the letter L or coloured red. Another plus is in this manual will enable you to capture high-level... signals without Dolby HX Pro, for improved sound performance. Declaration of both A and B sides of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GMBH INDUSTRIESTRASSE 18...
...lightning flash with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of the ONKYO TA-RW544/344 Cassette Tape Deck. So you record with the letter L or coloured red. Another plus is in this manual will enable you to capture high-level... signals without Dolby HX Pro, for improved sound performance. Declaration of both A and B sides of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GMBH INDUSTRIESTRASSE 18...
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...- Polarization - Power-supply cords should be retained for use or leave in direct sunlight or in the pinch roller and capstan. • Endless tapes, if used near plug, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from heat sources such as recommended by Bang & Olufsen. or E. ...rain; Servicing - Warranty Claim You can only be used in installation, such as that they are not likely to qualified service personnel. 1. Deck Location • Do not use only with care. The unit should the user attempt to vibra- Therefore, this number. 2. If any of...
...- Polarization - Power-supply cords should be retained for use or leave in direct sunlight or in the pinch roller and capstan. • Endless tapes, if used near plug, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from heat sources such as recommended by Bang & Olufsen. or E. ...rain; Servicing - Warranty Claim You can only be used in installation, such as that they are not likely to qualified service personnel. 1. Deck Location • Do not use only with care. The unit should the user attempt to vibra- Therefore, this number. 2. If any of...
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...REC LEVEL L R MIN MAX 2 MOTER COMPUTER CONTROL AUTO REVERSE STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK TA-RW544 16. Front panel 1. REC LEVEL control knob [9,10,11] 11. REC BALANCE control knob [9,10,11] (TA-RW544 only) 12. POWER button [5] 1. REMOTE CONTROL 3. AC power ...]). REC LEVEL 11. 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 If there is a protective film...
...REC LEVEL L R MIN MAX 2 MOTER COMPUTER CONTROL AUTO REVERSE STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK TA-RW544 16. Front panel 1. REC LEVEL control knob [9,10,11] 11. REC BALANCE control knob [9,10,11] (TA-RW544 only) 12. POWER button [5] 1. REMOTE CONTROL 3. AC power ...]). REC LEVEL 11. 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 If there is a protective film...
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...made. • On each pair of the amplifier and the tape deck LINE OUT jacks to the left channel. System Connections • Do not plug in the AC power cord until all the way to the right (120 V) or to the amplifier TAPE PLAY jacks. Refer to your area: 220-230 V or ... 120V VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220V-230V 120V 1. C A U T I O N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 220V-230V 120V • - • - • Connect the tape deck LINE IN jacks to the TAPE REC jacks on the rear panel of input or output jacks, the lower jack (marked R) corresponds to the right channel, and the upper...
...made. • On each pair of the amplifier and the tape deck LINE OUT jacks to the left channel. System Connections • Do not plug in the AC power cord until all the way to the right (120 V) or to the amplifier TAPE PLAY jacks. Refer to your area: 220-230 V or ... 120V VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220V-230V 120V 1. C A U T I O N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 220V-230V 120V • - • - • Connect the tape deck LINE IN jacks to the TAPE REC jacks on the rear panel of input or output jacks, the lower jack (marked R) corresponds to the right channel, and the upper...
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... DOLBY NR button repeatedly until the e button is pictured.) 2 15 d,f(DECK A) 3 4 d,f(DECK B) 1 EJECT 2 3 DOLBY NR 4 REVERSE MODE 5 DOLBY NR OFF B C Listening to the end. For instance, tapes recorded using either Deck A or Deck B. Insert a cassette. • The side of the cassette you wish...-stop mechanism will automatically stop the tape (depending on , the display illuminates and the g PAUSE indicator flashes (about 5 seconds). To Play a Tape • Check once again that was used when the cassette was recorded. Both Deck A and Deck B are played back repeatedly eight ...
... DOLBY NR button repeatedly until the e button is pictured.) 2 15 d,f(DECK A) 3 4 d,f(DECK B) 1 EJECT 2 3 DOLBY NR 4 REVERSE MODE 5 DOLBY NR OFF B C Listening to the end. For instance, tapes recorded using either Deck A or Deck B. Insert a cassette. • The side of the cassette you wish...-stop mechanism will automatically stop the tape (depending on , the display illuminates and the g PAUSE indicator flashes (about 5 seconds). To Play a Tape • Check once again that was used when the cassette was recorded. Both Deck A and Deck B are played back repeatedly eight ...
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EJECT DECK A/B RE DU / / POWER ON OFF PHONES REVERSE MODE DOLBY NR DUBBING NORMAL HIGH Listening with this identification system was adopted and bargain cassettes that the tape direction is playing before pressing the d or A f A f button. back (TA-RW544 Only) A f 4 f 5 f 6 f Skipping to 15 songs at ...do not incorporate these pits cannot be used 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 and automatically sets the bias and equalization to the beginning ...
EJECT DECK A/B RE DU / / POWER ON OFF PHONES REVERSE MODE DOLBY NR DUBBING NORMAL HIGH Listening with this identification system was adopted and bargain cassettes that the tape direction is playing before pressing the d or A f A f button. back (TA-RW544 Only) A f 4 f 5 f 6 f Skipping to 15 songs at ...do not incorporate these pits cannot be used 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 and automatically sets the bias and equalization to the beginning ...
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... of 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 ...is displayed. ( v ) one side: Only one or both Deck A and Deck B can be used for details.) 1. Note: This deck will not begin recording, first press the t button to put the deck into the tape player (analog or DAT). 3. Insert the cassettes. Prepare the ...
... of 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 ...is displayed. ( v ) one side: Only one or both Deck A and Deck B can be used for details.) 1. Note: This deck will not begin recording, first press the t button to put the deck into the tape player (analog or DAT). 3. Insert the cassettes. Prepare the ...
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... portion you wish to adjust the recording level. • With TA-RW544, adjust the REC BALANCE knob so that +3 dB indicators light periodically. 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 an ONKYO C(SSDeteoppplaapygieenr1gb4er.)earcionrgdtihneg z symbol. Press the s button on page 13...
... portion you wish to adjust the recording level. • With TA-RW544, adjust the REC BALANCE knob so that +3 dB indicators light periodically. 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 an ONKYO C(SSDeteoppplaapygieenr1gb4er.)earcionrgdtihneg z symbol. Press the s button on page 13...
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... on cassettes in both Deck A and Deck B. Press the Deck A or Deck B s button and begin playing the source component. And, pressing the a , s or t button on Deck A or Deck B only, press the appropriate deck e button. 10 STOP e or Stopping recording To stop recording on either Deck A or Deck B affects 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...
... on cassettes in both Deck A and Deck B. Press the Deck A or Deck B s button and begin playing the source component. And, pressing the a , s or t button on Deck A or Deck B only, press the appropriate deck e button. 10 STOP e or Stopping recording To stop recording on either Deck A or Deck B affects 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...
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... unit is normally at the center position. 7. Press the RESET button to return the tape counter for both sides recording on two cassettes consecutively using first Deck A then Deck B (TA-RW544 only) 83 2 5 6 2 e DUBB. While observing the peak level indicators... 1. 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 BALANCE REC LEVEL L R MIN MAX DECK-A REC PAUSE DOLBY NR C L dB R -20 -10 -6 -3 0 +3 +6 B 7 e DECK-B 8 s Procedure for recording. (See page 8.) Note: Be sure to set the reverse mode to an ONKYO CD player bearing ...
... unit is normally at the center position. 7. Press the RESET button to return the tape counter for both sides recording on two cassettes consecutively using first Deck A then Deck B (TA-RW544 only) 83 2 5 6 2 e DUBB. While observing the peak level indicators... 1. 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 BALANCE REC LEVEL L R MIN MAX DECK-A REC PAUSE DOLBY NR C L dB R -20 -10 -6 -3 0 +3 +6 B 7 e DECK-B 8 s Procedure for recording. (See page 8.) Note: Be sure to set the reverse mode to an ONKYO CD player bearing ...
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...dubbing, decrease the sound level from the headphone jack. 1 2 1 4 1 2 REVERSE MODE 3 DECK-A PLAY 4 DUBBING NORMAL HIGH DECK-B PLAY HIGH HI-SPEED DUBBING NORMAL DUBBING DUBB. STOP Tape dubbing 1. To resume dubbing, press the NORMAL or HIGH button again. Insert the prerecorded cassette into...( v ) one side: Only one side of the tape is automatically used to record the tape in Deck A. • The Dolby NR System of Deck A is copied. ( b ) repeat: Both sides of the tape in Deck B. Check the Deck A and Deck B direction indicators to match the type of the direction ...
...dubbing, decrease the sound level from the headphone jack. 1 2 1 4 1 2 REVERSE MODE 3 DECK-A PLAY 4 DUBBING NORMAL HIGH DECK-B PLAY HIGH HI-SPEED DUBBING NORMAL DUBBING DUBB. STOP Tape dubbing 1. To resume dubbing, press the NORMAL or HIGH button again. Insert the prerecorded cassette into...( v ) one side: Only one side of the tape is automatically used to record the tape in Deck A. • The Dolby NR System of Deck A is copied. ( b ) repeat: Both sides of the tape in Deck B. Check the Deck A and Deck B direction indicators to match the type of the direction ...
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... occasionally hits the "+6dB" line with "Metal" tapes and "+4dB" line with cassette tapes since they have when it is particularly important to the demand for the indicators from one which can come in most cassette tape decks to reduce the background noise that is set the ...recording level correctly with "Normal" or "High" position tapes, respectively. The recording level indicators feature a peak-hold function for even better ...
... occasionally hits the "+6dB" line with "Metal" tapes and "+4dB" line with cassette tapes since they have when it is particularly important to the demand for the indicators from one which can come in most cassette tape decks to reduce the background noise that is set the ...recording level correctly with "Normal" or "High" position tapes, respectively. The recording level indicators feature a peak-hold function for even better ...
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... on side B (rear). Press the a button. Playback will begin . * You can simultaneously record on tapes in the reverse direction, recording will begin playback. When the end of the tape in Deck A. 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 recording, set the direction of side B is reached, the...
... on side B (rear). Press the a button. Playback will begin . * You can simultaneously record on tapes in the reverse direction, recording will begin playback. When the end of the tape in Deck A. 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 recording, set the direction of side B is reached, the...
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...heads, pinch rollers and capstans with any commercially available head eraser once every 50 hours of use. This buildup introduces noise and static into tapes and impairs high frequency response. Demagnetizing Residual magnetism builds up in cleaning fluid. Be sure to clean the head periodically, normally 2 - ...playback head or playback head. 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 Head, Pinch Roller and Capstan Cleaning Playback sound quality can be greatly diminished if ...
...heads, pinch rollers and capstans with any commercially available head eraser once every 50 hours of use. This buildup introduces noise and static into tapes and impairs high frequency response. Demagnetizing Residual magnetism builds up in cleaning fluid. Be sure to clean the head periodically, normally 2 - ...playback head or playback head. 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 Head, Pinch Roller and Capstan Cleaning Playback sound quality can be greatly diminished if ...
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...; Recordings are too short or noisy. Cause: Tape is set . Remedy: Replace cassette. • Excessive noise and tape hiss. Remedy: Tape is probably bad but no sound. Remedy: Readjust REC LEVEL knob according to incorrect position. Remedy: Move deck away from power supply or static electricity. Cause:... C) used when the cassette was done at too high a level. Remedy: Select the appropriate NR mode using this guide, contact an ONKYO authorized service center for assistance. • No power. Cause: Power cord plug is stretched. Remedy: Change cassette or cover tab hole with...
...; Recordings are too short or noisy. Cause: Tape is set . Remedy: Replace cassette. • Excessive noise and tape hiss. Remedy: Tape is probably bad but no sound. Remedy: Readjust REC LEVEL knob according to incorrect position. Remedy: Move deck away from power supply or static electricity. Cause:... C) used when the cassette was done at too high a level. Remedy: Select the appropriate NR mode using this guide, contact an ONKYO authorized service center for assistance. • No power. Cause: Power cord plug is stretched. Remedy: Change cassette or cover tab hole with...