Stereo Cassette Tape Deck TA-RW255 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo Stereo Cassette Tape Deck. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Stereo Cassette Tape Deck.
ELECTRONICS GmbH z cable (1) LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH...
2. AC Fuse —The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care —Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth.
(Remote Interactive) compatible ❑ Auto tape selector Control positions and names For more information about a button or control, turn to the page number listed in square brackets([ ]). 2 3 4 ONKYO DOLBY NR STANDBY/ON North American model STANDBY...
Power connections North American models STANDBY/ON STANDBY (REC) (PLAY) REMOTE CONTROL Amplifier See “Connecting Onkyo components for z operation” on page 12. non-North American models STANDBY/ON MAIN POWER STANDBY non-North American models STANDBY/ON MAIN POWER STANDBY To AC outlet...
• This deck holds two cassettes at once. Both Deck A and Deck B are capable of auto-reverse playback; Deck B can also record. • Tapes can be played back using either Deck A or Deck B. Follow the procedure on Deck A or B. (Deck A is pictured.) ONKYO EJECT...
TA-RW255_En.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM 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. •...
• Check to see if one or both of the cassette’s erasure prevention tabs have been removed. (Refer to page 13 for details) • Confirm that the cassette deck is properly connected to the amplifier. • Illustrations enclosed in solid boxes ONKYO DOLBY NR COUNTER...
10. Press the s begin playing the source component. You can also use the CD Synchro Recording function if this unit is prop- erly connected to an Onkyo CD player bearing the z z symbol. Stopping recording Press the e button.
• 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 Dolby NR encoded tape during dubbing, be sure to set the Dolby NR to match the type of Dolby NR with which the cassette was recorded. ONKYO DECK-A...
TA-RW255_En.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM Useful recording functions ONKYO AUTO SPACE AUTO SPACE Inserting blank spaces between songs when editing tapes 1. Press the t t button and the a s button to begin recording. 2. Press AUTO SPACE button at any...
TA-RW255_En.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM 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 com- ponent’s remote control. CD Player Amplifier/Receiver...
TA-RW255_En.book Page 13 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM Handling cassette tapes Examine cassette tapes carefully before using them with the casette tape deck. Erasure prevention Cassette tapes are constructed with erasure prevention tabs to prevent accidental era- sure of the tape. If you wish to protect a recording from accidental erasure, break off the tab(s) on the appropriate side(s).
TA-RW255_En.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM Cassette deck main- tenance REC/PB head Erase head (DECK B only) Pinch rollers 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.
Troubleshooting guide 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.
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