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TA-RW244/144
Stereo Cassette Tape Deck
Instruction Manual
Features ................................................ 2
Important safeguards ........................... 3
Precautions .......................................... 3
Control positions and names ............... 4
Setting the voltage selector .................. 4
System connections ............................. 5
Power connections ............................... 5
To play a tape ...................................... 6
Reverse mode function ........................ 7
Recording ............................................ 8
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK RI
EJECT
PLAYBACK DECK-A
DOLBY NR
REVERCE MODE
AUTO REVERSE/COMPUTER CONTROL
POWER
STAND-BY
CONTENTS
EJECT
DUBBING
COUNTER
AUTO SPACE
NORMAL
HIGH
A/B
RESET
DUBB.STOP
AUTO REVERSE/COMPUTER CONTROL
REC LEVEL
MIN
MAX
Making good sound recordings ........... 9
Tape dubbing ..................................... 10
Useful recording functions ................ 11
for z operation ................................ 12
Handling cassette tapes ...................... 13
Cassette deck maintenance ................ 14
Specifications .................................... 14
Troubleshooting guide ....................... 15
PLAYBACK/RECORDING DECK-B
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
STAND-BY CONTENTS 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... -
Page 2: Features
(remote interactive) compatible ONKYO CD players. z (Remote Interactive) compatible If you’re one of the fortunate ones who own other ONKYO components that bear the z mark, simple single-cable connection lets you operate all of the major functions of both transports of your TA-RW244/144 with the other component’s remote. -
Page 3: Important Safeguards
Important safeguards 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. -
Page 4: 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 STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK RI EJECT DOLBY NR AUTO REVERCE... -
Page 5: System Connections
STAND-BY/ON STAND-BY LINE IN LINE OUT REMOTE (REC) (PLAY) CONTROL L R L R (REC)(PLAY) Amplifier See "Connecting ONKYO components for z operation" on page 12. (TA-RW144 only) POWER STAND-BY (TA-RW244) MAIN POWER STAND-BY To AC outlet See "Power VOLTAGE SELECTOR connections"... -
Page 6: To Play A Tape
• 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... -
Page 7: Reverse Mode Function
Reverse mode function • Recheck the tape travel direction settings (shown by the Deck A and Deck B direction indicators) before beginning playback or record- ing. • The following explanation assumes that cassette side A is facing outward. • There is a silent gap about 10 seconds long when the direction of tape travel switches from forward to reverse or from reverse to forward when the end of a tape side is reached. -
Page 8: Recording
• 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... -
Page 9: Making Good Sound Recordings
CD Synchro Recording System Once the TA-RW244/144 is connected to a CD player bearing the z mark (see page 12), press the s button of the CD player will cause recording to start automatically on the TA-RW244/144. -
Page 10: Tape Dubbing
• 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 REVERSE MODE... -
Page 11: Useful Recording Functions
Useful recording functions ONKYO AUTO SPACE AUTO SPACE Inserting blank spaces between songs when editing tapes t button and the a or 1. Press the t s button to begin recording. 2. Press AUTO SPACE button at any point during recording where you want to enter a blank space about five seconds long. -
Page 12: Connecting Onkyo Components For Z Operation
Connecting ONKYO components for z op- eration 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. Tuner ONKYO POWER CD Player ONKYO... -
Page 13: Handling Cassette Tapes
Handling cassette tapes Examine cassette tapes carefully before using them with the casette tape deck. High position detection hole Erasure prevention Cassette tapes are constructed with erasure prevention tabs to prevent accidental erasure of the tape. If you wish to protect a recording from accidental erasure, break off the tab(s) on the appropriate side(s). -
Page 14: Cassette Deck Maintenance
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. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide
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. - Page 16 Sales & Product Planning Div.: 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572, JAPAN Tel: 0720-31-8111 Fax: 0720-33-5222 ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION 200 Williams Drive, Ramsey, N.J. 07446, U.S.A. Tel: 201-825-7950 Fax: 201-825-8150 E-mail: onkyo@onkyousa.com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Industriestrasse 18-20, 82110 Germering, GERMANY Tel: 089 84 93 20 Fax: 089 84 93 226 ONKYO FRANCE Immeuble Le Diamant, Domaine Technologique de Saclay, 4 Rue René...
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