Onkyo Cassette Player 144 User Manual

TA-RW244/144  
Stereo Cassette Tape Deck  
Instruction Manual  
EJECT  
EJECT  
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK RI  
PLAYBACK DECK-A  
PLAYBACK/RECORDING DECK-B  
DUBBING  
NORMAL  
COUNTER  
RESET  
DOLBY NR REVERCE MODE  
HIGH  
AUTO SPACE  
A/B  
DUBB.STOP  
AUTO REVERSE/COMPUTER CONTROL  
AUTO REVERSE/COMPUTER CONTROL  
REC LEVEL  
POWER  
STAND-BY  
MIN  
MAX  
CONTENTS  
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  
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  
 
Important safeguards  
Precautions  
1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions  
1. Warranty Claim  
should be read before the appliance is operated.  
You can find the serial number on the rear panel of the unit. In  
case of warranty claim, please report this number.  
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.  
2. Recording Copyright  
Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is  
illegal without permission of the copyright holder.  
4. Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions should be  
followed.  
5. Water and Moisture — The appliance should not be used near  
water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,  
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the  
like.  
3. Deck Location  
• Do not use or leave in direct sunlight or in other places  
subject to high temperature and humidity. The unit should  
also not be left in potentially hot places such as near heating  
appliances. Excessive heat and moisture can lead to internal  
damage and serious malfunctions (this also applies to cassette  
tapes).  
The recommended ambient temperature range is 5˚C to 35˚C.  
• Avoid damp and dusty places and locations prone to vibra-  
tions.  
6. Carts and Stands — The appliance should be used only with a cart  
or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.  
6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick  
stops, excessive force, and uneven surface may cause the appliance  
and cart combination to overturn.  
PORTABLE CART WARNING  
• Be extremely careful with the recording/playback heads.  
Clean and demagnetize them regularly, but under no  
circumstances should magnets or other metals be used  
anywhere near the heads.  
S3125A  
• This unit is extremely sensitive to magnetic fields, so do not  
use near large speakers or other devices which generate  
magnetic fields.  
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The appliance should be mounted to a  
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.  
• Hum may even be induced by magnetic flux leakage from the  
power transformer in certain amplifiers. Therefore, this unit  
should also be kept clear of the amplifier.  
• Do not remove the cabinet case. If any of the internal parts  
are handled, there is a considerable danger of electric shock.  
8. Ventilation – The appliance should be situated so that its location or  
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example,  
the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar  
surface that may block the ventilation openings; or if placed in a  
built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede  
the flow of air through the ventilation openings, there should be free  
space of at least 20 cm (8 in.) and open up behind the appliance.  
9. Heat — The appliance should be situated away from heat sources  
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
4. Cassettes to Avoid:  
• Cassettes with poorly formed cases that rattle during rewind  
and fast forward.  
• Low cost cassettes with no guide roller or pressure pad spring  
should never be used for stereo.  
10. Power Sources — The appliance should be connected to a power  
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as  
marked on the appliance.  
• C-120 cassettes — because the tape and the coating are  
extremely thin, distortion levels are high. Also, even a slight  
stretching of the tape will make it susceptible to being caught  
up in the pinch roller and capstan.  
11. Polarization If the appliance is provided with a polarized plug  
having one blade wider than the other, please read the following  
information: The polarization of the plug is a safety feature. The  
polarized plug will only fit the outlet one way. If the plug does not fit  
fully into the outlet, try reversing it. If there is still trouble, the user  
should seek the services of a qualified electrician. Under no  
circumstances should the user attempt to defeat the polarization of the  
plug.  
• Endless tapes, if used for a long period of time, can overheat.  
5. Power  
12. Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so  
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed  
upon or against them, paying particular attention to the cords at  
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from  
the appliance.  
WARNING  
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST  
TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CARE-  
FULLY.  
• The voltage of the available power supply differs according  
to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of  
the area where this unit will be used meets the required  
voltage (e.g., AC230V 50Hz or AC120V 60Hz) written on  
the rear panel.  
13. Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended  
by the manufacturer.  
14. Nonuse Periods — The power cord of the appliance should be  
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.  
15. Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that objects do  
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through  
openings.  
• Voltage Selector (Rear Panel)  
Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to  
conform with local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch  
to match the power supply in your area before plugging in  
the unit. Models without a voltage selector can only be used  
in areas where the power supply voltage is the same as that of  
the unit. (See page 4)  
16. Damage Requiring Service — The appliance should be serviced by  
qualified service personnel when:  
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or  
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;  
or  
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or  
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a  
marked change in performance; or  
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.  
17. Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance  
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other  
servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.  
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Control positions and names  
For more information about a button or control, turn to the page number listed in square brackets([ ]).  
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2 3 4  
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6 7  
8
9
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK RI  
EJECT  
EJECT  
ONKYO  
DUBBING  
NORMAL  
COUNTER  
RESET  
DOLBY NR REVERCE MODE  
HIGH  
AUTO SPACE  
A/B  
DUBB.STOP  
AUTO REVERCE  
PLAYBACK DECK-A  
AUTO REVERCE  
REC LEVEL  
PLAYBACK/RECORDING DECK-B  
POWER  
STAND-BY  
MIN  
MAX  
14  
13 12 11 10  
POWER  
TA-RW144  
TA-RW244  
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
STAND-BY  
STAND-BY/ON  
MAIN POWER  
DOLBY NR  
DECK-A  
PLAY  
DECK-B  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
HI-SPEED  
-6  
DUBBING  
-3  
OFF  
B
C
REC  
ON  
OFF  
STAND-BY  
L
A
B
dB  
R
-
-20  
-10  
0
+3  
+6  
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12. Deck A operation buttons  
Front panel  
d
f
a
e
s
: Rewind button [7]  
1. Deck A cassette holder [6]  
2. DOLBY NR button [6, 8, 9]  
3. Deck A r EJECT button [6]  
4. REVERSE MODE button [6, 7, 8, 10]  
5. DUBBING button (NORMAL/HIGH) [10]  
6. COUNTER A/B button [8]  
: Fast forward button [7]  
: Reverse play button [6]  
: Stop button [6]  
: Forward play button [6]  
13. STAND-BY indicator [5]  
14. POWER button [5] (TA-RW144)  
7. Deck B r EJECT button [8]  
8. COUNTER RESET button [8]  
9. Deck B cassette holder [8]  
STAND-BY/ON button [5] (TA-RW244)  
MAIN POWER button [5] (TA-RW244)  
10. REC LEVEL control knob [8]  
11. Deck B operation buttons  
Display  
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
Deck A direction indicator  
Reverse mode indicator  
Dubbing indicators  
Dolby NR indicators  
o REC indicator  
g PAUSE indicator  
Deck B direction indicator  
Counter  
t
: Rec/pause button [8]  
AUTO SPACE  
: Auto space button [11]  
d
f
a
e
s
: Rewind button [7]  
: Fast forward button [7]  
: Reverse play button [6, 9]  
: Stop button (DUBB.STOP) [6, 9, 10]  
: Forward play button [6, 9]  
Deck A/B indicator  
Peak level indicator  
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 cassette deck.  
1. Determine the proper voltage for your  
27122309Y  
MWT  
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 switch. Slide the  
switch all the way to the right (120 V)  
or to the left (220-230 V), whichever is  
appropriate.  
C
A
U
T
I
O
N
AVIS  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE  
NE PAS OUVRIR  
LINE IN LINE OUT  
(REC) (PLAY)  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
DOLBY NOISE REDUCTION MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENSE  
FROM DOLBY LABORATORIES LICENSING CORPORATION. ‘DOLBY’  
AND THE DOUBLE-D SYMBOL ARE TRADEMARKS OF DOLBY  
LABORATORIES LICENSING CORPORATION.  
®
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
L
L
MODEL NO. TA-RW244  
RATING: AC120/220-230V  
220-230V  
120V  
50/60Hz  
17W  
R
R
2-1, NISSHIN-CHO, NEYAGAWA-SHI,OSAKA,  
JAPAN  
220-230V  
120V  
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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 right channel, and the upper jack (marked L) to  
the left channel. Refer to the amplifier’s instruction manual for further information on connections.  
To AC outlet  
LINE IN LINE OUT  
See "Power  
connections"  
below.  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
(REC)  
(PLAY)  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
L
L
220-230V  
120V  
R
R
L
RL  
R
(REC)(PLAY)  
Connecting to an amplifier  
Amplifier  
See "Connecting ONKYO components  
for z operation" on page 12.  
Connect the tape deck LINE IN  
jacks to the TAPE REC jacks on  
the rear panel of the amplifier and  
the tape deck LINE OUT jacks to  
the amplifier TAPE PLAY jacks.  
Refer to the amplifier’s instruction  
manual for further information on  
connections.  
Power connections  
Switching power on  
TA-RW144:  
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1. Plug the AC power cord into a wall  
outlet.  
The STAND-BY indicator will light.  
2. Press the POWER button.  
The STAND-BY indicator will go out  
and the display will light.  
(TA-RW144 only)  
POWER  
TA-RW244:  
1. Plug the AC power cord into a wall  
outlet.  
STAND-BY  
2. Press the MAIN POWER button.  
The STAND-BY indicator will light.  
3. Press the STAND-BY/ON button.  
The STAND-BY indicator will go out  
and the display will light.  
(TA-RW144)  
(TA-RW244)  
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MAIN POWER  
POWER  
• Pressing the a or s button of either  
Deck A or Deck B when the unit is in  
standby status will also cause the  
display to light and playback will start.  
• If the tape deck is plugged into the  
amplifier’s AC outlet, the amplifier’s  
AC power cord must be plugged into a  
wall outlet and its power switched on  
before the tape deck can operate.  
STAND-BY  
STAND-B
(TA-RW244 only)  
3
STAND-BY/ON  
STAND-B
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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, no operation can be performed.  
• 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.)  
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1
3
4
ONKYO  
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Listening to a tape  
ONKYO  
1. Press the EJECT button to open the  
cassette holder.  
2. Insert a cassette.  
• The side of the cassette with the  
exposed tape should be facing down-  
ward.  
3. Set the Dolby NR by pressing the  
DOLBY NR button repeatedly until  
the proper Dolby NR indicator (OFF,  
B or C) turns on.  
• Select the same noise reduction system  
that was used when the cassette was  
recorded. For instance, tapes recorded  
using Dolby B NR should be played  
back with Dolby B NR.  
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2
EJECT  
4. Set the Reverse Mode by pressing the  
REVERSE MODE button repeatedly  
until the desired mode is displayed.  
( v ) one side: Only one side of the  
tape is played back.  
DOLBY NR  
3
4
5
( b ) repeat: Both sides of the tape  
are played back repeatedly eight  
times or until the e button is  
pressed.  
REVERSE MODE  
5. Start playback.  
• Press the a or s button depending  
on which side of the cassette you wish  
to listen to.  
s : Playback starts from the front  
side.  
a : Playback starts from the reverse  
side.  
• The auto-stop mechanism will auto-  
matically stop the tape (depending on  
the tape transport mode) if a tape is  
played through to the end.  
Stopping playback  
Press the e button.  
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To play a tape  
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 ).  
A
A
Fast forward and rewind  
To fast forward the tape, press the f  
button.  
To rewind the tape, press the d button.  
• To stop either fast forward or rewind, press  
the e button.  
It is always important to press the e button  
before the f or d buttons are used  
while the tape transport is active. This  
helps to reduce performance problems. (or  
to ensure long life and better performance  
from your new cassette deck we advice  
that:)  
A
A
Automatic tape selection system  
This deck automatically detects the type of  
cassette in the cassette holder and sets the  
bias and equalization to the correct settings.  
Tape selection is performed by detecting the  
presence or absence of identification pits on  
the back of the cassette shell. Cassettes  
manufactured before this identification  
system was adopted and bargain cassettes  
that do not incorporate these pits cannot be  
used with this deck.  
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.  
Continuous tape playback  
A
A
Insert the cassettes you wish to play in  
Deck A and Deck B. Set the reverse mode  
to b . Press the a or s button of  
either Deck A or Deck B.  
Both sides of both cassettes will play back,  
one after the other, and then the process  
will repeat. After four complete playback  
cycles, playback stops automatically.  
• Be sure to select the same Dolby NR  
system on both Deck A and Deck B.  
A
A
Recording to both sides of a tape  
(Deck B)  
A
A
Insert the cassette you wish to record in  
Deck B. Set the reverse mode to b . Press  
the t button followed by the s button  
of Deck B to start recording from the front  
side.  
Both sides of the cassette are recorded.  
Then, the auto-stop mechanism will stop  
the tape at the end of the reverse side.  
• If recording starts in the reverse  
direction first, only the reverse side is  
recorded, after which tape travel stops  
automatically.  
A
A
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Recording  
Recording can be performed on Deck B only. High-speed recording is not possible when recording from the LINE IN (REC) jacks.  
• 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  
indicate source component operations.  
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5
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ONKYO  
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9
Recording  
Confirm that the amplifier is set up  
correctly for recording. (Refer to the  
amplifier’s instruction manual for details.)  
1. Insert the cassettes.  
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2
Make sure the side to be recorded is  
facing outward.  
Recording is not possible on the tape  
leaders (the transparent sections you  
see at both ends of the tape.)  
2. Prepare the source component to be  
used for the recording.  
• Tune in the desired station on the tuner.  
• Load a CD (or LP) into the CD player  
(or turntable).  
• Load a cassette into the tape player  
(analog or DAT).  
3. Set the Dolby NR by pressing the  
DOLBY NR button repeatedly until  
the desired Dolby NR indicator  
(OFF, B or C) turns on.  
4. Set the Reverse Mode by pressing the  
REVERSE MODE button repeatedly  
until the desired mode is displayed.  
( v ) one side: Only one side of the  
tape is recorded.  
DOLBY NR  
REVERSE MODE  
3
5
4
DECK-B  
PLAY  
COUNTER  
A/B  
RESET  
( b ) repeat: Both sides of the tape are  
recorded.  
5. Press the COUNTER A/B button  
B
B
repeatedly until  
is displayed, and  
press the COUNTER RESET button  
to return the tape counter to [0000].  
6. Begin playing the source component.  
7. Press the t button.  
8. While observing the peak level  
indicators, adjust the recording level.  
• The recording levels of the left and  
right channels are adjusted simultane-  
ously.  
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7
8
s
DECK-B  
PLAY  
t
REC PAUSE  
B
• Use the REC LEVEL knob to adjust the  
recording level.  
• When using metal cassettes, the REC  
LEVEL knob should be adjusted so that  
+3 dB indicators light periodically.  
When using other kinds of tapes, the 0  
dB indicator should light periodically.  
(See “Making good sound recordings”  
on page 9.)  
REC LEVEL  
L
dB  
R
-
-20  
-10  
-6  
-3  
0
+3  
+6  
MIN  
MAX  
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Recording  
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.  
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e
10. Press the s button on this unit and  
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 symbol.  
10  
s
Stopping recording  
DUBB.STOP  
t
Press the e button.  
Interrupting recording briefly  
Press the t button.  
Making good sound recordings  
Dolby Noise Reduction System  
Setting the Proper Recording Level  
Dolby B NR is the system used in most cassette tape decks to  
reduce the background noise that is inherent in all cassette tapes.  
Dolby Laboratories then developed an even more effective noise  
reduction system, Dolby C NR, in response to the demand for  
increasingly better sound quality from cassette tapes.  
Both Dolby noise reductions systems operate by boosting  
signals during recording that fall below a certain input level.  
Dolby B and C NR operate on the higher portions of the fre-  
quency spectrum using what is called a “sliding band” technique.  
This is because tape hiss is most prominent during the quiet, high  
frequency portions of a recording. These same signals are then  
reduced back to their original strength during playback, thereby  
reducing the background noise by the same amount. In order to  
operate only when necessary, the Dolby NR system has a varying  
effect depending on the input level and frequency of the material  
being recorded.  
Dolby C NR is capable of reducing tape hiss by 10 dB more  
than Dolby B NR. In addition to its noise reducing function,  
Dolby C NR has an anti-saturation network that lowers high input  
levels before recording them and returns the signals to their  
original strength during playback. This raises the high-frequency  
saturation level of cassette tapes to allow you to record signals  
that would normally cause distortion. This system raises the  
maximum output level of cassette tapes by more than 4 dB at 10  
kHz.  
The recording level has an important effect on the sound quality a  
tape will have when it is played back. A recording level that is  
too high will cause distortion while one which is too low will  
lower the signal-to-noise ratio resulting in a tape with excessive  
“hiss noise.” It is particularly important to set the recording level  
correctly with cassette tapes since they have a much thinner  
magnetic coating than open reel tapes. The thin coating gives the  
tape a comparatively low saturation level which can easily be  
surpassed if the recording level is set too high.  
The recording level indicators feature a peak-hold function for the  
indicators from -6 dB through +6 dB. This can come in handy  
when setting the recording level.  
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.  
1. Insert a cassette with the side to be recorded facing out.  
2. Start the CD player.  
3. Press the t button to place the unit in the recording standby  
mode. Adjust the input level. When the recording level has  
been set, stop the CD player.  
4. Start the CD player again, and recording will begin simultane-  
ously.  
Notes:  
1. Even if the CD player is stopped during recording, the cassette  
deck will continue recording.  
2. If the cassette deck is in the recording standby mode when the  
CD is put in play, the deck will begin recording. When setting  
recording levels, always start the CD first.  
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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 type of Dolby NR with which the cassette was recorded.  
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ONKYO  
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3
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Tape dubbing  
1. Insert the prerecorded cassette into  
Deck A , and insert the cassette to be  
recorded into Deck B.  
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2. Set the Reverse Mode by pressing the  
REVERSE MODE button repeatedly  
until the desired mode is displayed.  
( v ) one side: Only one side of the  
tape is copied.  
( b ) repeat: Both sides of the tape are  
copied.  
3. Check the Deck A and Deck B  
direction indicators to ensure that  
the tape will start in the desired  
direction.  
• To dub an entire tape, be sure to select  
the forward ( s ) direction on both  
Decks.  
• To change the setting of the Direction  
indicator, press the a or s button  
followed by the e button.  
REVERSE MODE  
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3
4
DECK-A  
PLAY  
DECK-B  
PLAY  
4. Begin dubbing by pressing the  
NORMAL or HIGH button.  
[NORMAL] : Normal speed dubbing  
will begin.  
DUBBING  
NORMAL  
HIGH  
[HIGH] : High speed dubbing about  
half the time normally required  
will begin.  
Stopping dubbing  
DUBB.STOP  
Press the Deck B e (DUBB.STOP)  
button.  
Briefly interrupting dubbing  
Press the t button.  
In this case, you can change the cassette in  
Deck A or search the desired portion by  
using the buttons for Deck A. To resume  
dubbing, press the NORMAL or HIGH  
button or Deck B a or s button again.  
t
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Useful recording functions  
2
1
ONKYO  
3
Inserting blank spaces between  
songs when editing tapes  
1
2
3
1. Press the t button and the a or  
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.  
t
• The  
indicator flashes on and off.  
PLAY  
• After the blank space has been inserted,  
the tape stops automatically and the  
deck returns to the rec/pause mode.  
3. To continue recording, press the a  
or s button.  
• The AUTO SPACE button works in  
both the record and rec/pause modes.  
To insert a blank space of less than five  
seconds between songs  
Press the t button to return to the rec/  
pause mode or press the a or s button  
before a five-second period has elapsed.  
AUTO SPACE  
To insert a blank space of more than five  
seconds between songs  
Hold the AUTO SPACE button down for as  
long as you want the blank space to be. The  
deck will return to the rec/pause mode  
immediately when the button is released.  
Pressing the AUTO SPACE button  
during dubbing  
Pressing the AUTO SPACE button during  
dubbing causes Deck A to stop while a  
blank space is inserted on the tape in Deck  
B. Then Deck B reverts to the dubbing  
pause mode. To continue dubbing, press the  
NORMAL or HIGH button.  
AUTO SPACE  
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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.  
For remote control operation  
The upper and lower remote control jacks  
have the same function.  
Tuner  
ONKYO  
POWER  
For remote control operation, connect this  
ON  
OFF  
jack to any ONKYO amplifier, receiver or  
CD player bearing the z symbol using the  
remote control cable.  
CD Player  
Note:  
ONKYO  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
+10  
Do not attempt to connect the z remote  
control jack to any equipment other than an  
ONKYO component bearing the z  
symbol. Doing so could cause the unit to  
malfunction.  
ON  
OFF  
6 DISC  
Main amplifier  
ONKYO  
The function listed below can be accom-  
plished using the remote control of the  
master unit.  
s a  
d
f
e
: Play  
: Rewind  
: Fast forward  
: Stop  
Pre amplifier  
t
: Rec/Pause  
TA-RW244  
TA-RW144  
CD synchro recording system  
Once connections are made, as shown left,  
this function becomes enabled. It automati-  
cally starts recording on the cassette deck  
when the s button of the CD player is  
pressed. (See page 9.)  
ONKYO  
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Handling cassette tapes  
Examine cassette tapes carefully before using them with the casette tape deck.  
Erasure prevention  
A
B
Cassette tapes are constructed with erasure  
prevention tabs to prevent accidental  
erasure of the tape.  
1
If you wish to protect a recording from  
accidental erasure, break off the tab(s)  
on the appropriate side(s). It will no  
longer be possible to use the recording  
button with such a cassette.  
A
1.  
2.  
2
If at some later date you wish to record  
the cassette, simply cover the hole(s)  
with small pieces of cellophane tape.  
• Be sure not to cover the holes for  
detecting high-position tapes.  
High position  
detection hole  
Loose tape  
Loose tape can cause tangling around the  
pinch roller and capstan and jam the  
mechanism.  
Remove any tape slack with a pencil or  
similar device as shown in the diagram.  
A
Tapes not recommended  
1. C-120 tapes  
C-120 tape is thin and therefore easily  
broken. There is a possibility that tape  
could get caught on the pinch roller or  
capstan.  
2. Endless tapes  
Do not use endless tapes.  
Tape storage  
• Do not touch the tape surface.  
• Do not put thick paper or cardboard  
labels in the cassette holder.  
• Do not put tapes near magnetic sources  
(speakers, amplifiers, TVs, etc.) Your  
important recording might be erased or  
damaged.  
A
A
No!  
No!  
No!  
• Do not expose cassettes to direct  
sunlight.  
No!  
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Cassette deck main-  
tenance  
Specifications  
Track Format:  
Erasure System:  
Tape Speed:  
4-track, 2-channels  
AC erase  
4.8 cm/sec. (1-7/8 i.p.s.)  
9.6 cm/sec. (3-3/4 i.p.s.) (high-speed  
dubbing)  
REC/PB head  
Erase head  
Capstans  
(DECK B only)  
Wow and Flutter:  
0.08 % (WRMS)  
Frequency Response:  
20 — 15,000 Hz (Normal)  
(30 — 14,000 Hz ± 3 dB)  
20 — 16,000 Hz (High)  
(30 — 15,000 Hz ± 0 dB)  
20 — 17,000 Hz (Metal)  
(30 — 16,000 Hz ± 0 dB)  
Dolby NR off: 58 dB (metal position  
tape)  
S/N Ratio:  
A noise reduction of 10 dB above  
5 kHz and 5 dB at 1 kHz is possible  
with Dolby B NR.  
Pinch rollers  
A noise reduction of 20 dB at 5 kHz  
is possible with Dolby C NR.  
Line IN: 2  
Input sensitivity: 80 mV  
Input impedance: 50 kohms  
Line OUT: 2  
Input Jacks:  
Outputs:  
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 heads may cause:  
Standard output level: 500 mV  
(0 dB)  
Optimum load impedance: over  
50 kohms  
Motors:  
Heads:  
DC servo motor × 2  
REC/PB: 1  
PB: 1  
ERASE: 1  
TA-RW144:  
• Poor sound quality (lose of high frequency response)  
• Decreased volume  
• Skipping  
• Incomplete erasure of previous recordings  
If the pinch rollers and capstan are dirty, the tape may become  
tangled and damaged by wrapping around the pinch roller and  
capstan.  
To prevent these problems, clean the heads, pinch rollers and  
capstans with a cotton swab dipped in cleaning fluid.  
Power Supply:  
AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
TA-RW244:  
AC 230 V, 50 Hz  
AC 120 V and 220-230 V,  
Switchable 50/60 Hz  
(Worldwide model)  
17 watts  
455(W) × 120(H) × 305(D) mm  
(17-15/16" × 4-3/4" × 12")  
5.2 kg. (11.5 lbs.)  
Demagnetizing  
Power Consumption:  
Dimensions:  
Residual magnetism builds up in the heads after the cassette deck  
has been used for an extended period of time. This buildup  
introduces noise and static into tapes and impairs high frequency  
response. To prevent this, demagnetize the heads with any  
commercially available head eraser once every 50 hours of use.  
Refer to the instruction manual of the head eraser for detailed  
instructions.  
Weight:  
Specifications and external appearance are subject to change  
without notice because of product improvements.  
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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.  
• Tape squeal and skipping.  
Cause: Dirty heads, pinch rollers or capstan shafts.  
Remedy: Clean (see page 14).  
Cause: Cassette shell is binding tape or tape is stretched.  
Remedy: Change cassette or try correcting with fast  
forward and rewind.  
• Playback but no sound.  
Cause: Incorrect connection.  
Remedy: Check and connect correctly according to page  
5.  
Cause: Stereo amplifier input selector switch is set to  
incorrect position.  
• Excessive hum during playback.  
Cause: Connecting cables not inserted firmly.  
Remedy: Insert plugs firmly.  
Remedy: Change switch position.  
Cause: External flux leakage from nearby amplifier or TV  
set.  
• Tape does not move.  
Remedy: Move deck away from hum source.  
Cause: Slack tape wound around pinch roller.  
Remedy: Take up slack with a pencil (see page 13).  
• High frequencies too strong.  
Cause: Dolby NR encoded tape played back with NR off.  
Remedy: Select the same noise reduction (Dolby NR B or  
C) used when the cassette was recorded.  
Cause: Incorrect equalization.  
t button does not engage.  
Cause: No tape in cassette holder.  
Remedy: Insert cassette tape.  
Cause: Erasure prevention tab(s) removed.  
Remedy: Change cassette or cover tab hole with  
cellophane tape.  
Remedy: Confirm that cassette has tape type detection  
holes.  
• No high frequency sounds.  
• Hoarse sound, balance unstable.  
Cause: Playback head dirty.  
Remedy: Clean head (see page 14).  
Cause: Tape is stretched.  
Cause: Tape not encoded with Dolby NR played back with  
Dolby B or C NR on.  
Remedy: Select the appropriate NR mode using the  
DOLBY NR button (OFF).  
Remedy: Replace cassette.  
Cause: Heads have become dirty.  
Remedy: Clean (see page 14).  
• Excessive noise and tape hiss.  
Cause: Head has become magnetized.  
Remedy: Demagnetize (see page 14).  
Cause: Tape with high noise level.  
Remedy: Replace cassette.  
• The skip function does not operate properly.  
Cause: The silent sections between songs are too short or  
noisy.  
Remedy: Use a cassette with sufficiently silent sections of  
sufficient length between songs.  
• Distorted sound.  
Cause: Distortion in tape.  
• Deck does not operate properly.  
Cause: Tape transport control microcomputer has been  
exposed to interference from power supply or static  
electricity.  
Remedy: Tape is probably bad but confirm by listening to  
another.  
• Recordings are distorted.  
Remedy: Press the POWER button to turn off the power.  
Wait approximately 10 seconds and turn it on  
again.  
Cause: Recording was done at too high a level.  
Remedy: Readjust REC LEVEL knob according to the  
directions on page 8.  
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