Onkyo TA-RW544 manual

1 Features ................................................ 2 Important Safeguards ........................... 3 Precautions .......................................... 3 Control Positions and Names .............. 4 Setting the Voltage Selector ................ 5 System Connections ............................ 5 Power Connections ...................[...]

2 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 standards such as EN55013, EN55020, EN60555-2, -3 and EN60065 GERMERING,GERMANY ONKYO EUROPE ELECTR[...]

3 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 • Do not use or leave in direct sunlight or[...]

4 Control Positions and Names 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 a : Reverse play button [6] e :[...]

5 Setting the V oltage Selector (Worldwide Model Only) Models without a voltage selector can only be used in areas where the power supply is the same as that of the cassette deck. 1. Determine the proper voltage for your area: 220-230 V or 120 V. 2. If the preset voltage does not conform to your area, insert a screwdriver into the groove in the swi[...]

6 T o Play a T ape • Check once again that all connections have been completed exactly as indicated in the connections diagram and then plug in the AC power cord. • After turning the power on, the display illuminates and the g PAUSE indicator flashes (about 5 seconds). While the indicator is flashing, no operation can be performed. • This dec[...]

7 A A A A Recheck the tape direction settings (shown by the Deck A and Deck B direction indicators) before pressing the d or f button. The following explanation assumes that the tape direction is forward ( s ). 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[...]

8 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 • With TA-RW34[...]

9 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 “ b ” mode, recording in Deck B may start consecutively. 2. 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 [00[...]

10 (B) Recording the same program simultaneously on cassettes in both Deck A and Deck B (TA-RW544 only) 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]. • To change the active deck, press the DECK A/B button. 3. Begin playing the source compo[...]

11 Procedure for recording 1. Prepare for recording. (See page 8.) Note: Be sure to set the reverse mode to “ b ” mode. 2. Check that the Deck B direction indicator is forward ( s ). • To change the setting of the direction indicator, press the s button followed by the e DUBB.STOP button. 3. Press the RESET button to return the tape counter f[...]

12 T ape Dubbing • 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 Dol by NR encoded tape during normal-speed dubbing, be sure to set the Dolby NR to match the type of Dolby NR with which the casse[...]

13 Useful Recording Functions Inserting blank spaces between songs when editing tapes 1. Press the t t t t t button and the a or s 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. • After the blank space has been inse[...]

14 Connecting ONKYO Components for z Operation If this unit is properly connected to another ONKYO component bearing the z symbol, you will be able to control it using the other component’s remote control. For remote control operation The upper and lower remote control jacks have the same function. For remote control operation, connect this jack [...]

15 A → B → A → B ⋅⋅⋅⋅ → A → B Reverse 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 about ten seconds long when the dir[...]

16 1. 2. No! No! No! No! A AB A A A Handling Cassette T apes Examine cassette tapes carefully before using them with the TA-RW411. High position detection hole Maxell UDI Maxell UDII Maxell XS Metal position High position Normal position Erasure prevention Cassette tapes are constructed with erasure prevention tabs to prevent accidental erasure of [...]

17 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 he[...]

18 TA-RW544 Track Format: 4-track, 2-channels Erasure System: AC erase Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/sec. (1-7/8 i.p.s.) 9.6 cm/sec. (3-3/4 i.p.s.) (high speed dubbing) Wow and Flutter: 0.07 % (WRMS) Frequency Response: 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 — 16,0[...]

19 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. • No power. Cause: Power cord plug is loose Remedy: Insert plug properly into outlet. • Playback but no sound. Cause: Incorrect connection. Re[...]

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