Onkyo TA-RW244/144 - Manuals

Page 2 - Other features; IMPORTANT; Declaration of Conformity; WARNING; Supplied accessory

2 Thank you for your purchase of the ONKYO TA-RW244/144 Cassette Tape Deck.Please read this manual thoroughly before making connectionsand plugging in the AC power cord.Following the instructions in this manual will enable you toobtain optimum performance and maximum listening enjoymentfrom your new...

Page 4 - Front panel

4 Control positions and names For more information about a button or control, turn to the page number listed in square brackets([ ]). Setting the voltage 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 cass...

Page 5 - Amplifier; System connections; Connecting to an amplifier; Power connections; Switching power on; • Pressing the

5 L R L R (REC)(PLAY) LINE IN LINE OUT L L R (REC) (PLAY) R VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220-230V 120V REMOTE CONTROL Amplifier System connections • Do not plug in the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.• On each pair of input or output jacks, the lower jack (marked R) corresponds to the r...

Page 6 - To play a tape; Listening to a tape

6 To play a tape • 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,...

Page 7 - Continuous tape playback; Reverse mode function

7 Recheck the tape direction settings (shownby the Deck A and Deck B directionindicators) before pressing the d or f button.The following explanation assumes that thetape direction is forward ( s ). Fast forward and rewind To fast forward the tape, press the f button.To rewind the tape, press the d ...

Page 8 - • Load a cassette into the tape player; Recording; indicate source component operations.

8 1 Recording Confirm that the amplifier is set upcorrectly for recording. (Refer to theamplifier’s instruction manual for details.)1. Insert the cassettes. Make sure the side to be recorded isfacing outward. • Recording is not possible on the tapeleaders (the transparent sections yousee at both end...

Page 9 - Stopping recording; Making good sound recordings

9 Recording Stopping recording Press the e button. Interrupting recording briefly Press the t button. 9 10 e 9. Put the source component into recording standby status. • Temporarily stop CD (or LP) play.• Rewind the tape to the portion you wish to start playback. 10. Press the s button on this unit ...

Page 10 - Tape dubbing

10 Tape dubbing • The recording level is automatically set to the optimum level during 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 t...

Page 11 - Useful recording functions

11 Useful recording functions Pressing the AUTO SPACE buttonduring dubbing Pressing the AUTO SPACE button duringdubbing causes Deck A to stop while ablank space is inserted on the tape in DeckB. Then Deck B reverts to the dubbingpause mode. To continue dubbing, press theNORMAL or HIGH button. Insert...

Page 12 - For remote control operation; s a; CD synchro recording system; Tuner

12 Connecting ONKYO components for z op- eration For remote control operation The upper and lower remote control jackshave the same function.For remote control operation, connect thisjack to any ONKYO amplifier, receiver orCD player bearing the z symbol using the remote control cable. Note:Do not at...

Page 13 - Handling cassette tapes; Erasure prevention; • Be sure not to cover the holes for; Loose tape; Do not use endless tapes.; Tape storage; labels in the cassette holder.

13 Handling cassette tapes Examine cassette tapes carefully before using them with the casette tape deck. 1. 2. No! No! No! No! Erasure prevention Cassette tapes are constructed with erasureprevention tabs to prevent accidentalerasure of the tape. 1 If you wish to protect a recording fromaccidental ...

Page 14 - This deck requires no lubrication.; Head, Pinch Roller and Capstan Cleaning; Specifications; AC erase

14 Cassette deck main-tenance This deck requires no lubrication. Head, Pinch Roller and Capstan Cleaning Playback sound quality can be greatly diminished if magneticparticles are allowed to accumulate on the recording/playbackhead or playback head. Be sure to clean the head periodically,normally 2 -...

Page 15 - Troubleshooting guide; directions on page 8.

15 Troubleshooting guide The following guide lists problems which do not require professional servicing. If, however, the problem cannot be remedied using thisguide, contact an ONKYO authorized service center for assistance. • No power. Cause: Power cord plug is loose Remedy: Insert plug properly in...

Page 16 - Printed in Japan

E SN29342422Y Printed in Japan Sales & Product Planning Div.: 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572, JAPANTel: 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: [email protected] ONKYO EUROPE ELE...