Page 2 - Before using; *Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom; Main Features; WARNING; AVIS; Declaration of Conformity
2 Thank you for purchasing ... Before using *Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension manufactured under license fromDolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. HXPro originated by Bang and Olufsen. “Dolby,” the double-D symbol and “HX Pro”a re t r a d e m a r k s o f D o l b y L a b o r a ...
Page 3 - Important Safeguards
3 Befor e Using Connections Other Information Operations (Continued on the next page) 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read beforethe appliance is operated. 2. R e t a i n I n s t r u c t i o n s – T h e s a f e t y a n d operating instructions should be ret...
Page 4 - Precautions; Warranty Claim
4 Precautions 1. Warranty Claim You can find the serial number on the rearpanel. In case of warranty claim, please reportthis number. 2. Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for otherthan personal use is illegal without permissionof the copyright holder. 3. Deck Location • Do not us...
Page 5 - Table of contents; Before Using; Checking the supplied accessories; Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit.; remote control cable
5 Befor e Using Connections Other Information Operations Table of contents Before Using Checking the supplied accessories ............................................... Below Connections Connecting to the ONKYO Separate Collection Series components .... 6Connecting to other components ................
Page 6 - Connections; Connecting to the ONKYO Separate Collection Series components; Note that the available components may vary according to the area.
6 Connections Connecting to the ONKYO Separate Collection Series components This section introduces you to the other ONKYO Separate Collection Series system components andtheir convenient system functions. For the actual connecting instructions and detailed information,please refer to the Instructio...
Page 7 - Connecting to other components; Before connecting; connections including the
7 Befor e Using Connections Other Information Operation Connecting to other components Before connecting • Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) until you have completed all the other connections including the connections on the next page. • On each pair of connectors, a red connector (marke...
Page 8 - Connecting to other components (continued); Connecting the; Supplied; Tuner; Note
8 Connecting to other components (continued) Connecting the connectors If you are using other ONKYO components equipped with connectors, you can control these components using the amplifier’s remote controller. Before connecting • The amplifier must be connected in the system hookups for control ope...
Page 9 - Playing a tape; Operation; Insert a recorded cassette.; Press; To stop playback
9 Befor e Using Connections Other Information Operation Playing a tape Operation (This remote controller issupplied with A-905TXor R-805TX.) 1 Insert a recorded cassette. 1 Press , to bring out the cassettetray. The unit turns on automatically if it is instandby. (The STANDBY indicator goesout, then...
Page 10 - If the cassette is already in the unit; Checking the digital counter; Notes
10 (The remote controller issupplied with A-905TXor R-805TX.) Playing a tape (continued) Starting playback in other ways – One-touch playback Press to start playback (or to play the reverse side) after step 1- 2 on the previous page, then the tray will close automatically andplayback will start. If ...
Page 11 - – Skip Play; is lit; Display
11 Befor e Using Connections Other Information Operation (The remote controller issupplied with A-905TXor R-805TX.) Skipping to the track you want tolisten to during playback – Skip Play Playing the currently-playing trackfrom the beginning When the following indicatoris lit in the display To skip b...
Page 12 - Recording; Tune into the station you want to record.; for recording; or
12 Recording 4 Prepare the source componentyou want to record from. • Tuner Tune into the station you want to record. • CD player/MD recorder Insert a CD (MD) into the CD player(MD recorder). • Cassette tape deck/DAT Insert a recorded cassette into thecassette tape deck or DAT. 5 Select the componen...
Page 13 - cassette; Tip
13 Befor e Using Connections Other Information Operation B (Dolby B NR) C (Dolby C NR) The indicator goes off. 9 Press REC LEVEL / to adjustthe recording levels (0 to 50). The recording level indication appears inthe display instead of the digital counter.The level between 14 and 24 should suitmost ...
Page 14 - – Auto Space; CD Synchro Recording; To interrupt CD Synchro Recording
14 Inserting a blank sectionbetween tracks – Auto Space To use Skip Play on page 11, there must besufficient blank sections between tracks. If therecording source doesn’t have enough blanksections between tracks, or if you are recordingfrom various sources onto one tape, you need tomake proper blank...
Page 15 - Additional information for recording; • Dolby B NR is most commonly applied to; Dolby HX Pro System; Tab for side A
15 Befor e Using Connections Other Information Operation Note Even if the CD player completes playing the CDwhile the unit is still recording, the unit willcontinue recording. Additional information for recording Dolby Noise Reduction Systems Dolby NR (Noise Reduction) systems are toreduce backgroun...
Page 16 - ), it will continue recording on the other; Before starting; CD dubbing with ONKYO Separate Collection Series
16 The unit must be connected to A-905TX(Integrated Stereo Amplifier) and C-705TX (CDPlayer) for these operations. (See “Connectingto the ONKYO Separate Collection Seriescomponents” on page 6.) For CD dubbing, the following two modes areprovided: • ALBUM (Album dubbing) If a track is not completely ...
Page 17 - Insert a CD into the CD player.; The indicator goes off.; • The unit adjusts the recording level to; To stop CD dubbing; Press on the unit or CD player.; CD DUBBING ALBUM/FADE
17 Befor e Using Connections Other Information Operation 4 Insert a CD into the CD player. 5 Press DOLBY NR until the DolbyNR mode you want to recordwith lights in the display. See “Dolby Noise Reduction Systems” onpage 15 for Dolby NR mode information.Each press changes the indicator in thedisplay ...
Page 18 - – Continuous Dubbing; CD dubbing with ONKYO Separate Collection Series (continued)
18 K-505TX (This unit) Dubbing from more than two CDscontinuously – Continuous Dubbing Before starting The shadowed steps are operations with the CDplayer or amplifier. 1 Follow steps 1 to 6 starting from page 16. 2 Press on the unit or CD player,at the point when the track youare dubbing is finishe...
Page 19 - The unit is set to recording pause.
19 Befor e Using Connections Other Information Operation K-505TX (This unit) Starting dubbing CD withoutrewinding the tape 1 Follow steps 1 to 5 starting from page 16. 2 Press and hold , then press or (to record on the reverse side) to decide the recordingdirection. The unit is set to recording paus...
Page 20 - Press and hold; CD/MD Synchro Recording with ONKYO Separate Collection Series
20 K-505TX (This unit) 3 Press REV. MODE to select thereverse mode. Each press changes the indicator in thedisplay; or . • When is lit The unit records both sides of the tapeand stops. • When is lit The unit stops after recording one sideof the tape. 4 Insert a CD into the CD player orinsert an MD i...
Page 21 - To stop recording
21 Befor e Using Connections Other Information Operation 6 Press DOLBY NR until the DolbyNR mode you want to recordwith lights in the display. See “Dolby Noise Reduction Systems” onpage 15 for Dolby NR mode information.Each press changes the indicator in thedisplay in the following order: B (Dolby B...
Page 22 - Handling cassette tapes/Maintenance; Other Information; • Do not put cassettes near magnetic sources; Cassettes not recommended; Caution; De-magnetizing the tape heads; Caution
22 Handling cassette tapes/Maintenance Other Information If the tape is loose and hanging outof the cassette If you try to play the cassette when the tape isloose and hanging out, the tape won’t bepicked up properly between the capstan and thepinch roller and may be jammed inside, this willresult in...
Page 23 - Troubleshooting; Symptom
23 Befor e Using Connections Other Information Operation Troubleshooting (Continued on the next page) If you have any problems with the unit, please check the troubleshooting table below first. For any problems not covered in the table, please consult your nearest ONKYO authorized servicecenter. Sym...
Page 25 - Specifications; Wow and flutter
25 Befor e Using Connections Other Information Operation Specifications Track format 4-tracks, 2-channels Erasing system AC erase Tape speed 4.8 cm/sec. Wow and flutter 0.1 % (WRMS)0.2 % (DIN) Frequency response Metal position tape 30 to 15,000 Hz ± 3 dB High position tape 30 to 14,000 Hz ± 3 dB Nor...
Page 26 - Index to parts and controls; dB; About the signal level indicator; Front panel
26 STANDBY/ON STANDBY STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK ALBUM DOLBY NR REV. MODE COUNTER RESET REC LEVEL CD DUBBING FADE CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM REV. MODEbutton [9] (Stop) button [9] Reverse mode indicators [9] Display Index to parts and controls For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated ...
Page 27 - remote
27 Befor e Using Connections Other Information Operation Remote controller Remote controller supplied with the A-905TX or R-805TX (RC-456S). To operate the supplied remote controller, make the appropriate connection to the remote connectors. CLOCK SLEEP EFFECT GRAPHIC EQ MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 VOLUM...