Onkyo K-501-A Owners Manual

Stereo Cassette Tape Deck

K-501A

Instruction Manual

English

Before using

Connections

STANDBY / ON

STANDBY

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STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK

CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM

BC

CD DUBBING

ALBUM

Operation

FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR

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5 01

K

A

Other Information

Before using

Thank you for purchasing ...

Thank you for purchasing Onkyo K-501A 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 K-501A.
Please retain this manual for future reference.

Main Features

• A compact, discrete component
with155mm (6-1/8") wide

• Dolby* B NR and Dolby C NR systems
that reduce tape background hiss

• Dolby HX Pro system that expands the
dynamic range in higher frequencies
and constantly adjusts recording
conditions

Declaration of Conformity

We,

ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20
82110 GERMERING,
GERMANY

declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described
in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding
technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and
EN61000-3-2, -3-3.

GERMERING, GERMANY

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

I. MORI

*Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom

extension manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. HX
Pro originated by Bang and Olufsen.

“Dolby,” the double-D symbol and “HX Pro”
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of

electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

OUVRIR

NE PAS

2

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.

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.

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
surfaces may cause
the appliance and cart
combination to
overturn.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only
as recommended by the manufacturer.

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 at least 5 cm (2 in.) of free
space 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.

10. Power Sources – The appliance should be
connected to a power supply only of the type

PORTABLE CART
WARNING

S3125A

described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.

11. Polarization –
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.

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.

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.

16. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance

17. Servicing – The user should not attempt to

18. Liquid Hazards – The appliance shall not

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.

service the appliance beyond that described in
the operating instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel.

be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases shall
be placed on the appliance.

If the appliance is provided with

Before Using

Connections

Operations

Other Information

3

Precautions

1. Recording Copyright

Recording of copyrighted material for other
than personal use is illegal without permission
of the copyright holder.

2. 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 vibrations.

• 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.

•

This unit is extremely sensitive to magnetic
fields, so do not use near large speakers or
other devices which generate magnetic fields.

• 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.

3. 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.

• 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.

• Endless tapes, if used for a long period of
time, can overheat.

4. Care

From time to time you should wipe the front
and rear panels and the cabinet with a soft
cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in
a weak solution of mild detergent and water,
wring it out dry, and wipe off the dirt.
Following this, dry immediately with a clean
cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners,
alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths
since these could damage the finish or remove
the panel lettering.

5. Power
WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST

4

TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.

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.

For British Model

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the
power supply cord of this unit should be performed
only by qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT:

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of
this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

IMPORTANT

A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the
fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amperes and
that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the
body of the fuse.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT
OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A
DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE
CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE
SOCKET.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

For Canadian model
NOTE:

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH
CANADIAN ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized
plug:
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Modele pour les Canadien
REMARQUE:

CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST
CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS
ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE

DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE
DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

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Table of contents

Before Using

Checking the supplied accessories ............................................... Below

Connections

Connecting to the ONKYO Separate Collection Series components .... 6

Connecting to other components....................................................... 7

Operation

Playing a tape .................................................................................... 9

Recording ........................................................................................ 12

CD dubbing with ONKYO Separate Collection Series ........................ 16

CD/MD/CDR Synchro Recording with ONKYO Separate

Collection Series............................................................................... 20

Other Information

Handling cassette tapes/Maintenance............................................... 22

Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 23

Specifications ................................................................................... 25

Index to parts and controls ............................................................... 26

Before Using

Connections

Checking the supplied accessories

Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit.

• remote control cable × 1 • Audio connection cable × 2

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Operations

Other Information

5

Connections

Connecting to the ONKYO Separate Collection Series components

This section introduces you to the other ONKYO Separate Collection Series system components and
their convenient system functions. For the actual connecting instructions and detailed information,
please refer to the Instruction Manual of the Tuner Amplifier R-801A.

The following ONKYO Separate Collection Series components are commercially available:

• C-701A ........ Compact Disc (CD) Player (Not available in U.S.A. and Canada)

• MD-101A ..... Minidisc (MD) Recorder (Not available in U.S.A., Canada and Europe)

• R-801A ......... TUNER AMPLIFIER (Not available in U.S.A. and Canada)

• CDR-201A .... Compact Disc (CD) Recorder (Not available in U.S.A. and Canada)

Note that the available components may vary according to the area.

Combination use of the unit with the above system components enables you to operate the
following convenient functions:

• Auto Power On

– You can turn on the amplifier by pressing the STANDBY/ON button on one of the system

components.

– You can turn on all the system components at the same time by pressing the STANDBY/ON

button on the amplifier.
You can turn off each component not in use independently afterwards.

• Direct Change

Press the following button on the component you want to operate to switch the amplifier’s input
selector automatically to that component:
– The play button on the K-501A.

• Remote Control Operation

All the system components can be operated using the remote controller supplied with the R-801A.

• Program Timer

You can operate timer playback and recording using the R-801A (refer to the Instruction Manual
of the R-801A).

• Sleep Timer

You can fall asleep to a music/radio program using the timer (refer to the Instruction Manual of
the R-801A).

• CD Dubbing

Simple CD dubbing with this unit is possible with the pressing of a single button (see page 16).

• CD/MD/CDR Synchro Recording

When using this unit to record a tape from the CD player, MD recorder or CD recorder, you can
start recording automatically (while the unit is in recording standby) at the same time as you start
playing a CD, MD or CDR (see page 20).

• MD/CDR Synchro Recording from this unit

When using the MD recorder or CD recorder to record a MD or CD from this unit, you can start
recording automatically at the same time as you start playing a tape.

Connecting the unit to R-801A

AC OUTLET

AC 230-240 V 50 Hz

UNSWITCHED
100

R

W MAX.

K-501A R-801A

L

R

INPUT

OUTPUT

REMOTE
CONTROL

: Signal flow

6

L

INPUT

OUTPUT

REMOTE
CONTROL

Supplied audio
connection cable

Supplied remote control cable

CD/DVD

IN

L

R

To the connector
on the other ONKYO component

TAPE

OUT

IN

REMOTE

CONTROL

ANTENNA

AM

FM 75

L

R

L

R

CD/DVD

IN

OUT

TAPE

OUT

MD CDR/PC

IN

IN

SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT

REMOTE
CONTROL

L

R

SPEAKERS

IN

OUT

CAUTION:

SPEAKER

L

R

IMPEDANCE
4 OHMS MIN.
/ SPEAKER

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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

• On each pair of connectors, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right channel, and a
white connector (marked L) to the left channel. Connect white plugs of audio connection cables
to L connectors and connect red plugs of audio connection cables to R connectors .

To L connectors (White)

To R connectors

• Insert the plug securely. If the connection is incomplete, noise or malfunction may result.

Improper connection

(Red)

connections on the next page.

Audio connection cable

(White)

(Red)

To L connectors

To R connectors

Insert completely

• Bundling an audio connection cable with the power cord or speaker cord may degrade the sound
quality.

•

To use the unit with the other ONKYO Separate Collection Series components, follow the connection
diagram in the R-801A instruction manual to connect the unit to the system.

Note:

The 230-240 V model is shown in the following illustrations.

Supplied remote

control cable

L

R

INPUT

OUTPUT

To the connector on the other
ONKYO component (See next page.)

AC power cord (mains lead)

AC OUTLET

AC 230-240 V 50 Hz

UNSWITCHED
100

W MAX.

To a wall outlet (the mains)
(See next page.)

REMOTE

Red

(to R)

Red

(to R)

To the TAPE
OUTPUT (REC) jacks

White
(to L)

Supplied

audio

connection

cable

White
(to L)

Amplifier

CONTROL

Red

(to R)

Red

(to R)

To the TAPE
INPUT (PLAY) jacks

White
(to L)

White
(to L)

230-240 V, 50 Hz and
220-230 V, 50/60 Hz
models

Capacity is
100 watts.

120 V, 60 Hz models

Capacity is
120 watts.

To the AC OUTLET
(UNSWITCHED) connector

The AC power cord (mains lead)
of the other component can be
connected to this AC OUTLET
connector.

Note on the AC OUTLET
connector

The shape, number, or total
capacity of the AC outlets
may differ depending on the
area where the unit is
purchased.

Other component

: Signal flow

Before Using

Connections

Operation

Other Information

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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 operations.

• Each component has two connectors. There is no difference between these connectors.

• The components may be connected in any order.

• The hookups on the previous page are necessary independently of the

The illustration below is an example of a hookup. With these hookups, you can operate the CD
Synchro Recording; when recording a tape with this unit from the CD player, you can start recording
automatically (while the unit is in recording standby) at the same time as you play the CD (see “CD
Synchro Recording” on page 14).

For CD Synchro Recording, at least the unit, amplifier, and CD player must be connected with the
connectors.

system hookups.

Tuner

Amplifier

This unit
(K-501A)

CD player

REMOTE
CONTROL

remote control

cable (optional)

Supplied remote
control cable

remote control

cable (optional)

Note

An

remote control
cable equipped with a
1/8 in. (3.5mm)
diameter miniature two­conductor phone plug is
included with this unit
and with every compact
disc player and tuner
that bears the

Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (the mains)

L

R

INPUT

OUTPUT

REMOTE
CONTROL

Note

If you connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to the AC outlet of another component, the component’s
AC power cord (mains lead) must be connected to the wall outlet (the mains) to supply power to the unit.
If the component has a main power switch, it must be set to On.

AC OUTLET

AC 230-240 V 50 Hz

UNSWITCHED

100

W MAX.

AC power cord
(mains lead)

The STANDBY indicator

lights

8

STANDBY / ON

STANDBY

STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK

BC

CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM

ALBUM

CD DUBBING

FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR

mark.

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K

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A

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Operation

Playing a tape

STANDBY/ON

STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK

BC

STANDBY / ON

STANDBY

STANDBY
indicator

DOLBY NR

Cassette slot

CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM

CD DUBBING

FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR

ALBUM

REV MODE

TAPE IN indicator

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5 01

K

A

1 Insert a recorded cassette in the

cassette slot with the tape side
facing to the left.

The unit turns on automatically if it is in
standby. (The STANDBY indicator goes
off, then the TAPE IN indicator lights.)

STANDBY / ON

STANDBY

STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK

CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM

BC

ALBUM

Note

The tape side of
the cassette must
face to the left.
Never insert it in
any other
direction.

2

Press DOLBY NR until the proper
indicator of the Dolby NR mode
lights, matching the mode the
tape is recorded in.

The indicators light in the following order:

B

(Dolby B NR) C (Dolby C NR)

The indicator goes off.

DOLBY NR

CD DUBBING

FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR

STANDBY/ ON

ACOUSTIC

PRESENCE

TAPE

CDR/PC

INPUT SELECTOR

MD FM AM

CD/ DVD

U

M

L

O

E

V

UP

TAPE REW TAPE FF

MUTING

DOWN

CLOCK

SLEEP TIMER ENTER

MODE

TAPE

CD/DVD

REPEAT

MD

CLEAR

CDR

SCROLL

3

1

2

5

6

7

---

--

9

10/0

/

-

466S

RC

REMOTE CONTROLLER

3

Press REV MODE (or REPEAT) to

REPEAT

4

8

(This remote controller is
supplied with R-801A.)

select the reverse mode.

Each press turns (the REV MODE
indicator) on or off.

REV MODE

• When

is lit (Auto reverse mode)

The unit plays both sides of the tape
eight times and stops.

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5 01

A

K

• When

The unit will stop playing when the
playing side of the tape reaches its end.

4

Press to start playback (or
to play the reverse side).

goes off (One-way mode)

or

Note

No sound is reproduced while the unit is rotating
the playing head for reverse side playback.

To stop playback

Press . (Press this button to stop whatever the
tape operation is.)

To eject the cassette.

Press .

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Other Information

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(Continued on the next page)

9

Playing a tape (continued)

STANDBY / ON

STANDBY

STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK

BC

CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM

CD DUBBING

ALBUM

FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR

-

5 01

K

A

Starting playback in other ways
– One-touch playback

Press to start playback (or to play the
reverse side) after step 1 on the previous page,
then playback will start.

If the cassette is already in the unit

Simply press to start playback (or to play
the reverse side).

• The unit turns on automatically if it is in
standby.

• If the unit is connected to the R-801A with
the

connectors, both the unit and R-801A

turn on automatically.

Fast-forwarding the tape

When the following
PLAY indicator is lit

Rewinding the tape

When the following
PLAY indicator is lit

While the tape is
stopped, press

(or TAPE FF)

(or TAPE REW)

While the tape is
stopped, press

(or TAPE REW)

(or TAPE FF)

STANDBY/ ON

ACOUSTIC

PRESENCE

TAPE

CDR/PC

INPUT SELECTOR

MD FM AM

CD/ DVD

U

M

L

O

E

V

UP

TAPE REW TAPE FF

MUTING

DOWN

CLOCK

SLEEP TIMER ENTER

MODE

TAPE

CD/DVD

REPEAT

MD

CLEAR

CDR

SCROLL

3

1

2

5

6

7

---

--

9

10/0

/

-

466S

RC

REMOTE CONTROLLER

4

8

TAPE FF
TAPE REW

(The remote controller is
supplied with R-801A)

About Automatic Tape Type
Detection

The unit automatically detects the type of the
cassette, NORMAL (TYPE I), HIGH (TYPE II), or
METAL TAPE (TYPE IV), and conforms to the tape
type. The unit identifies the tape type by means
of the detection holes of the cassette (see the
illustration in “Preventing an accidental
recording” on page 15).

Notes

• Automatic Tape Type Detection doesn’t operate,
if:
– one or both of the detection holes are covered

(e.g. with adhesive tape), or

– the cassette doesn’t meet this tape standard.

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STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK

STANDBY / ON

STANDBY

CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM

BC

ALBUM

CD DUBBING

FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR

-

K

A

5 01

Skipping to the track you want to
listen to during playback – Skip Play

Playing the currently-playing track
from the beginning

When the following
PLAY indicator is lit

During playback,
press

(or TAPE REW)

(or TAPE FF)

STANDBY/ ON

ACOUSTIC
PRESENCE

TAPE

CDR/PC

INPUT SELECTOR

MD FM AM

CD/ DVD

U

M

L

O

E

V

UP

TAPE REW TAPE FF

MUTING

DOWN

CLOCK

SLEEP TIMER ENTER

MODE

TAPE

CD/DVD

REPEAT

MD

CLEAR

CDR

SCROLL

3

1

2

4

5

8

6

7

---

--

9

10/0

/

(The remote controller is

-

466S

RC

REMOTE CONTROLLER

supplied with R-801A.)

Skipping to the next track during
playback

When the following
PLAY indicator is lit

During playback,
press

(or TAPE FF)

(or TAPE REW)

TAPE FF

TAPE REW

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Connections

Notes

• If you press (or TAPE FF) or (or
TAPE REW) during playback, the unit will go to
the beginning of the track by locating the blank
section between tracks. The PLAY indicator
flashes in the direction in which the tape is
running while the unit is locating the beginning
of the track after the button is pressed.

• To fast forward, press

(or TAPE FF) again
while the unit is locating the beginning of the
track. To rewind, press

(or TAPE REW).

• The unit recognizes the position of the track
from the current one by blank sections between
tracks. Therefore, it may not operate properly, if:
– the blank section between the tracks is too

short,

– the music is intermittent, or the recording is

not music (e.g. narration),

– the blank section is filled with excessive noise,

or

– a small sound suddenly follows a loud sound

(in this case, the unit might recognize the small
sound section as blank by mistake).

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Operation

Other Information

11

Recording

STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK

STANDBY / ON

STANDBY

BC

CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM

CD DUBBING

ALBUM

FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR

STANDBY/ON

Before starting

The shadowed steps are operations with the
other components.

1

2

3

12

REV MODE

Press STANDYBY/ON, if the unit
is not turned on.

STANDBY / ON

Insert a cassette with its erasure
prevention tabs in place,
following step 1 in “Playing a
tape” on page 9.

See “Preventing an accidental recording”
on page 15.

Press REV MODE (or REPEAT) to
select the reverse mode.

Each press turns (the REV MODE
indicator) on or off.

REV MODE

• When

is lit (Auto reverse mode)

The unit records both sides of the tape
and stops.

Note

If you start recording on the reverse side of
the tape in step 10, the unit will record only
the reverse side and then stop, even if the
reverse mode is set to the Auto reverse
mode.

STANDBY/ ON

ACOUSTIC

PRESENCE

TAPE

CDR/PC

INPUT SELECTOR

MD FM AM

CD/ DVD

U

M

L

O

E

V

UP

TAPE REW TAPE FF

MUTING

DOWN

CLOCK

SLEEP TIMER ENTER

MODE

TAPE

CD/DVD

REPEAT

MD

CLEAR

CDR

-

5 01

K

A

4

SCROLL

3

1

2

5

6

7

---

--

9

10/0

/

-

466S

RC

REMOTE CONTROLLER

• When goes off (One-way mode)

The unit stops after recording one side
of the tape.

Prepare the source component

REPEAT

4

8

(The remote controller is
supplied with R-801A.)

you want to record from.

• Tuner

Tune into the station you want to record.

• CD player/MD recorder/CD recorder

Insert a CD (MD) into the CD player/CD
recorder (MD recorder).

• Cassette tape deck/DAT

Insert a recorded cassette into the
cassette tape deck or DAT.

5

Select the component you
prepared in the above step with
the input selector on the
amplifier.

6

Press to put the unit in
recording pause.

The REC indicator around the button
lights.

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STANDBY / ON

STANDBY

DOLBY NR

STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK

BC

CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM

CD DUBBING

ALBUM

FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR

-

K

5 01

7 Press DOLBY NR until the

indicator of the Dolby NR mode
you want to record with lights.

See “Dolby Noise Reduction Systems” on
page 15 for Dolby NR mode information.
The indicators light in the following order:

B

(Dolby B NR) C (Dolby C NR)

The indicator goes off.

DOLBY NR

Set the source component to

8

start playing at the point you
want to start recording from.

9

Press to start recording (or
to record on the reverse side).

The PLAY indicator becomes brighter.
Let the tape run for a while if you are
starting recording from the beginning of
the tape. This is because no sound will be
recorded on the leader.

or

or

STANDBY/ ON

ACOUSTIC
PRESENCE

CDR/PC

TAPE

INPUT SELECTOR

MD FM AM

CD/ DVD

U

M

L

O

E

V

UP

TAPE REW TAPE FF

MUTING

DOWN

CLOCK

SLEEP TIMER ENTER

MODE

TAPE

CD/DVD

REPEAT

MD

CLEAR

CDR

A

SCROLL

1

5

9

2

6

10/0

REMOTE CONTROLLER

3

4

8

7

---

--

/

(The remote controller is

-

supplied with R-801A.)

RC

466S

Before Using

10

Start playing the source.

To stop recording

Press .
The REC indicator around the button goes off.

Connections

Operation

Other Information

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13

Recording (continued)

STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK

STANDBY / ON

STANDBY

BC

CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM

CD DUBBING

ALBUM

FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR

Inserting a blank section
between tracks – Auto Space

To use Skip Play on page 11, there must be
sufficient blank sections between tracks. If the
recording source doesn’t have enough blank
sections between tracks, or if you are recording
from various sources onto one tape, you need to
make proper blank sections between tracks.

1

While recording or recording
pause, press
one track has finished.

Pause the playing source at the
same time.

After the unit has completed making a
blank section of about five seconds, it
enters recording pause automatically.

2

Press or (the button
corresponds to the indicator
lighted) to restart recording.

Restart playing the source at the
same time.

To make the blank section less than five
seconds

Press to enter the unit into recording pause,
before five seconds elapse after you press
step 1 above.

14

at the point when

STANDBY/ ON

ACOUSTIC
PRESENCE

TAPE

CDR/PC

INPUT SELECTOR

MD FM AM

CD/ DVD

U

M

L

O

E

V

UP

TAPE REW TAPE FF

MUTING

DOWN

CLOCK

SLEEP TIMER ENTER

MODE

TAPE

CD/DVD

REPEAT

MD

CLEAR

CDR

-

K

5 01

A

To make the blank section longer than
five seconds

Press and hold in step 1 above until the
desired time has elapsed. The unit enters
recording pause immediately after you release
the button.

SCROLL

1

5

9

2

6

10/0

REMOTE CONTROLLER

3

4

8

7

---

--

/

(The remote controller is

-

466S

RC

supplied R-801A.)

CD Synchro Recording

The hookups are necessary for these
operations. See “Connecting to the
connectors” on page 8.

Operations

The operations for CD Synchro Recording are
almost the same as the recording operations
starting from page 12.

The differences are follows:

• Skip step 9 and go to step 10.

• Recording starts in the direction retained in

To interrupt CD Synchro Recording

• If you press

in

When you start playing the CD in step 10, CD
recording will start at the same time.

the unit memory in step 9. If the tape side you
want to record on doesn’t match the tape
transport direction, press and hold
press or to change the starting
direction in step 6. The REC and PLAY
indicators light.

, then

the unit will stop recording and enter recording

on the CD player to stop the CD,

pause. The REC indicator goes off.

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Note

If you press , the unit will stop recording, but the
CD player will continue playing. If you press on
the C-701A before pressing
will enter recording pause.

on the unit, the unit

Additional information for recording

Dolby Noise Reduction Systems

Dolby NR (Noise Reduction) systems are to
reduce background hiss noise on the tape, and
applied to all types of cassettes.

This unit is equipped with the Dolby B NR and
Dolby C NR systems.

• Dolby B NR is most commonly applied to
commercially available stereo cassette tape
decks.

• Dolby C NR was further developed from Dolby
B NR to satisfy the demand for wider dynamic
range sound reproduction, and is more
effective in reducing tape noise than Dolby B
NR.

It is recommended that a note be made on the
cassette label as to which Dolby NR mode the
tape was recorded in, since the tape must be
played in the same Dolby NR mode.

Dolby HX Pro System

The unit is also equipped with the Dolby HX Pro
system.

Dolby HX Pro is a system that constantly adjusts
the recording bias current to the most suitable
level. With this system, even music sources
consisting mostly of high frequency sounds can
be recorded in good condition because the
dynamic range in higher frequencies can be
expanded.

The system operates while recording regardless
of the Dolby NR mode setting.

Preventing an accidental recording

a Cassettes have two erasure prevention tabs;

one is for side A and the other is for side B
as you see in the illustration below. By
removing one or both of the tabs, you can
prevent accidental recording over the
recorded tape.

b After you remove the erasure prevention

tabs, you can cover them with adhesive tape
for recording. When you do this, avoid
covering the tape type detection holes (see
“About Automatic Tape Type Detection” on
page 10).

a

Tab for side B

b

Tab for side A

Detection holes for high
position cassettes

Before Using

Connections

a

Operation

Other Information

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15

CD dubbing with ONKYO Separate Collection Series

K-501A (This unit) R-801A ( Tuner Amplifier)

STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK

CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM

STANDBY / ON

STANDBY

BC

ALBUM

CD DUBBING

FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR

REV MODE

The unit must be connected to R-801A (Tuner
Amplifier) and C-701A (CD Player) for these
operations. (See “Connecting to the ONKYO
Separate Collection Series components” on
page 6.)

For CD dubbing, the following two modes are
provided:

• ALBUM (Album dubbing)

If a track is not completely recorded because
the end of the tape was reached during CD
dubbing, the unit will rewind the tape to the
beginning of the incompletely recorded track
and erase it. If the unit is in the Auto reverse
mode, it will continue recording on the other
side of the tape starting from the erased
track.

Recording direction

1

Will be erased

• FADE OUT (Fade out dubbing)

If a track is not completely recorded because
the end of the tape was reached during CD
dubbing, the unit will fade it out. If the unit is
in the Auto reverse mode, it will continue
recording on the other side of the tape
starting from the beginning of the track that
was faded out.

Recording direction

1

Will be faded out

16

Will be erased

2

45353

Recording direction

Will be faded out

43

Recording direction

TUNER AMPLIFIER

STANDBY

DISPLAY

STANDBY / ON

PHONES

-

K

5 01

A

STANDBY/ON

Before starting

The shadowed steps are the operations with the
CD player or amplifier.

MEMORY FM MODE

CLEAR

INPUT

VOLUME

TUNING

ACOUSTIC
PRESENCE

-

8 01

A

R

1

Press STANDYBY/ON on the
amplifier, if the unit is not
turned on.

All the system components will be turned
on.

STANDBY / ON

2

Insert a cassette with its erasure
prevention tabs in place,
following step 1 in “Playing a
tape” on page 9.

See “Preventing an accidental recording”

3

on page 15.
Be sure to lay the recording side of the
cassette face up.

Press REV MODE to select the

3

reverse mode.

Each press turns (the REV MODE
indicator) on or off.

REV MODE

• When is lit (Auto reverse mode)

The unit records both sides of the tape
and stops.

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5

23

3

K-501A (This unit) C-701A (CD player)

STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK

BC

STANDBY / ON

STANDBY

DOLBY NR

• When goes off (One-way mode)

The unit stops after recording the
forwarding side of the tape.

Insert a CD into the CD player.

4

Press DOLBY NR until the

5

indicator of the Dolby NR mode
you want to record with lights.

See “Dolby Noise Reduction Systems” on
page 15 for Dolby NR mode information.
The indicators light in the following order:

B

(Dolby B NR) C (Dolby C NR)

The indicator goes off.

DOLBY NR

6

Press CD DUBBING ALBUM for
Album dubbing or CD DUBBING
FADE for Fade out dubbing.

The CD DUBBING ALBUM or CD DUBBING
FADE indicator around the each buttons
lights.

CD DUBBING

FADEALBUM

CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM

ALBUM

CD DUBBING

FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR

-

K

A

5 01

CD DUBBING ALBUM/FADE

ONKYO
CD PLAYER

CD PLAYER

CD DUBBING

FADE

ALBUM

COMPACT DISC PLAYER

STANDBY / ON

STANDBY

DISPLAY

• When CD DUBBING ALBUM or CD
DUBBING FADE is pressed, the unit
adjusts the recording level to its
optimum level and starts to rewind the
tape. To avoid the leader (the
transparent section at both ends of the
tape where no sound can be recorded),
the unit makes a blank section 10
seconds long at the beginning of both
A and B sides. Do not press any button
until the unit or C-701A has completed
this operation.

• The PLAY indicator flashes while the
unit is making the blank section and
lights when it starts recording.

Note

• If the CD or tape is not inserted correctly or all
operations on the unit and C-701A have not
stopped, the CD DUBBING ALBUM or CD
DUBBING FADE indicator flashes and recording
will not begin.

• If a track is too long to fit on one side of the
tape, it will continue to be recorded from side A
onto side B without being erased.

• Fade out may not be completed if the leader is
encountered.

• No sound will be recorded if less than about 30
seconds remains on the end of the tape.

To stop CD dubbing

Press on the unit or CD player.

Before Using

-

701

C

A

Connections

Operation

Other Information

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CD dubbing with ONKYO Separate Collection Series (continued)

K-501A (This unit)

STANDBY / ON

STANDBY

Dubbing from more than two CDs
continuously – Continuous Dubbing

Before starting

The shadowed steps are operations with the CD
player or amplifier.

STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK

CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM

BC

ALBUM

CD DUBBING

FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR

CD DUBBING ALBUM/FADE

C-701A (CD player)

COMPACT DISC PLAYER

STANDBY / ON

STANDBY

-

K

5 01

A

DISPLAY

-

C

A

701

4 Press CD DUBBING ALBUM for

Album dubbing or CD DUBBING
FADE for Fade out dubbing.

The unit makes a blank section of about 5
seconds and starts dubbing without
rewinding the tape.

1 Follow steps 1 to 6 starting from

page 16.

Press on the unit or CD player,

2

at the point when the track you
are dubbing is finished.

CD dubbing stops.

Note

Do not touch any buttons on the unit after CD
dubbing stops, otherwise Continuous Dubbing
will be cancelled.

3

Replace the CD with the next
one.

ONKYO

CD PLAYER

CD PLAYER

CD DUBBING

FADEALBUM

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K-501A (This unit)

STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK

STANDBY / ON

STANDBY

CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM

BC

ALBUM

CD DUBBING

FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR

-

5 01

A

K

CD DUBBING ALBUM/FADE

Starting dubbing CD without
rewinding the tape

Follow steps 1 to 5 starting from

1

page 16.

Press .

2

The REC indicator around the button
lights.
The unit is set to recording pause.

To change the recording direction

Press or while pressing .

3

Press CD DUBBING ALBUM for
Album dubbing or CD DUBBING
FADE for Fade out dubbing.

The CD DUBBING ALBUM or CD DUBBING
FADE indicator around the each buttons
lights.
The unit makes a blank section of about 5
seconds and starts dubbing without
rewinding the tape.

CD DUBBING

FADEALBUM

CD DUBBING

ALBUM

FADE

Before Using

Connections

Operation

Other Information

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CD/MD/CDR Synchro Recording with ONKYO Separate Collection Series

K-501A (This unit)

STANDBY / ON

STANDBY

DOLBY NR

Before starting

The shadowed steps are operations with the CD
player, MD recorder, CD recorder, or amplifier.

The unit must be connected to R-801A, and C­701A (CD Player), MD-101A (MD recorder) or
CDR-201A (CD recorder) for these operations.
(See “Connecting to the ONKYO Separate
Collection Series components” on page 6.)

STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK

CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM

BC

REV MODE

C-701A (CD player) is used
for the illustration example.

COMPACT DISC PLAYER

CD DUBBING

FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR

ALBUM

-

K

5 01

A

DISPLAY

STANDBY / ON

STANDBY

-

701

A

C

3 Press REV MODE to select the

reverse mode.

Each press turns (the REV MODE
indicator) on or off.

REV MODE

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1

Press STANDYBY/ON on the
amplifier, if the unit is not
turned on.

All the system components will be turned
on.

STANDBY / ON

2

Insert a cassette with its erasure
prevention tabs in place,
following step 1 in “Playing a
tape” on page 9.

See “Preventing an accidental recording”
on page 15.

Note

If you start recording the tape from the
beginning, wind the tape slightly forward with
a pencil (see page 22 for illustration) before
inserting the cassette. This is because the
sound cannot be recorded on the leader.

• When is lit (Auto reverse mode)

The unit records both sides of the tape
and stops.

• When

The unit stops after recording one side
of the tape.

Insert a CD (MD) into the CD

4

player or CD recorder (MD
recorder), and start playing for
recording adjustment.

e.g. Insert a CD into the CD player.

goes off (One-way mode)

ONKYO

CD PLAYER

CD PLAYER

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or

Press and hold , then press

5

or (to record on the reverse
side) to decide the recording
direction.

The REC indicator around the button and
PLAY indicator light.
The unit is set to recording pause.

Press DOLBY NR until the

6

indicator of the Dolby NR mode
you want to record with lights.

See “Dolby Noise Reduction Systems” on
page 15 for Dolby NR mode information.
The indicators light in the following order:

B

(Dolby B NR) C (Dolby C NR)

The indicator goes off.

DOLBY NR

7

Set the CD player, MD recorder
or CD recorder to start playing
at the point you want to start
recording from.

8

Press on the CD player, MD
recorder or CD recorder.

To stop recording

Press on the unit. (The CD player, MD recorder
or CD recorder continues playing.)

Note

If you press on the CD player, MD recorder or CD
recorder before pressing on the unit, the unit
makes a blank section of about 5 seconds and
enters recording pause.

Precautions regarding the recording
level

If you are dubbing with the unit connected to
the FR series (FR-X7, FR-V77, FR-V7, FR-V5, FR­V3, FR-435, FR-155), or a tuner or cassette deck
of the Separate Collection Series, the recording
level will be set lower. (This is the default
setting.)

To set the recording level higher

1 Press STANDBY/ON to return the unit to

standby mode.

2 Press DOLBY NR and

(The CD DUBBING ALBUM, CD
DUBBING FADE and REC indicators will
light. Setting is completed.)

To return to the default setting level

1 Press STANDBY/ON to return the unit to

standby mode.

2 Press DOLBY NR and

(The B, C, and indicators will light.

Setting is completed.)
You can also return to the default recording level
by removing the power plug from the outlet and
then plugging it in again.

simultaneously.

simultaneously.

Synchro recording from K-501A
to MD-101A or CDR-201A

When you start playback on the K-501A
when the MD-101A or CDR-201A is set to
recording pause, the input source of the R­801A turns automatically to TAPE and
synchro recording starts from the K-501A to
the MD-101A or CDR-201A.

To adjust the recording level and start
synchro recording

Start playback on the unit and adjust the
recording level by referring to “Analog
recording” in the Instruction Manual of the MD­101A or CDR-201A.
Then, rewind to the point you want to start
recording from and start playback again on the
unit. Synchro recording starts.

To stop recording

Press on the unit.

Before Using

Connections

Operation

Other Information

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Other Information

Handling cassette tapes/Maintenance

If the tape is loose and hanging out
of the cassette

If you try to play the cassette when the tape is
loose and hanging out, the tape won’t be
picked up properly between the capstan and the
pinch roller and may be jammed inside, this will
result in damage to the tape. Tighten the loose
tape as shown in the illustration below.

A

Caution

• Do not touch the tape surface.

• Do not put thick paper or cardboard labels in
the cassette holder.

• Do not put cassettes near magnetic sources
like speakers, amplifiers, TVs, etc. Your
important recording might be erased or
damaged.

• Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight.

NO!

Cassettes not recommended

• C120 cassettes

C120 tape is thin and therefore more liable to
break. There is a possibility that tape could get
caught in the pinch roller or capstan.

• Continuous loop (endless) tapes

Do not use continuous loop (endless) tapes.

22

Cleaning the tape heads

Clean the (recording/playback/erasure) heads,
capstan, and pinch roller before recording/
playing in order to enjoy the best sound.
Normally clean it at least after every ten hours of
use.

Use a commercially available head cleaning
cassette.

Refer to the operation manual of the head
cleaning cassette for details.

Caution

• Turn the amplifier volume down to the minimum
before cleaning.

• Wait a few minutes after cleaning until the heads
are completely dried before inserting a cassette.

De-magnetizing the tape heads

When the cassette deck is used for a long time,
magnetism will build up on the head. This
causes noise or a loss of high sound range on
important recorded tapes. De-magnetize the
head after every 50 hours of use with a
commercial de-magnetizer suited to this cassette
deck. Refer to the operation manual of the de­magnetizer for details.

Caution

Turn the amplifier volume down to the minimum
before de-magnetizing.

NO!NO!

NO!

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Troubleshooting

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 service

center.

Symptom

The unit doesn’t turn on.

No sound is heard even
when playback starts.

Tape transport doesn’t
operate.

The REC button doesn’t
operate.

Sound is hoarse, or the left
and right sounds are
unbalanced.

Excessive tape hiss or noise
is heard.

Sound is distorted.

Recorded sounds are
distorted.

The tape squeals or skips
the sound.

Excessive hum is heard
while playing a tape.

Cause

• The AC power cord is not
inserted in the wall outlet
securely.

• Hookups are incorrect.

• The stereo amplifier’s input

A slack tape is wound around the
pinch roller.

• No cassette is inserted in the unit.

• One or both of the erasure

• The playback head is dirty.

• The tape is stretched.

• The playback head is magnetized.

• The tape is worn out or recorded

The tape is worn out, or distorted
sound is recorded.

The tape was recorded with too
high a recording level.

• The heads, pinch rollers, or

• The cassette shell is binding the

• The audio cables are not inserted

• External flux leakage from an

selector is set to the wrong
position.

prevention tabs have been
removed.

with high noise level.

capstan shafts are dirty.

tape or the tape is stretched.

firmly.

amplifier or TV set is affecting to
the sound.

Remedy

• Insert the AC power cord (mains
lead) plug into the wall outlet (the
mains) securely.

• Check the hookup and connect
the unit correctly (see page 7).

• Set the amplifier’s input selector
to the position the unit is
connected to.

Tighten the tape with a pencil (see
previous page).

• Insert a cassette (see page 9).

• Use a new cassette or cover the
erasure prevention tabs with
adhesive tape (see page 15).

• Clean the tape head (see previous
page).

• Use a new cassette.

• Demagnetize the head (see
previous page).

• Use a new cassette.

Use a new tape. (Play another tape
to make sure the cause is not
malfunction of the unit.)

Adjust the recording level (see page

21) before you start recording.

• Clean the tape head (see previous
page).

• Try to release the bound tape by
fast-forwarding and rewinding. If
the tape is damaged, use a new
cassette.

• Insert the cable plugs firmly.

• Put more distance between the
unit and appliance affecting to
the unit.

Before Using

Connections

Operation

Other Information

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23

Troubleshooting (continued)

Symptom

High frequencies are too
strong.

Cause

• The Dolby NR mode setting is not
matched to the one the tape was
recorded with.

• Automatic tape-type detection is
not operating properly.

No high frequency sounds
are heard.

The skip function doesn’t
operate properly.

Auto Reverse doesn’t
operate properly.

Auto Reverse operates even
though the tape has not
reached the end.

The STANDBY indicator
flashes quickly, and no
buttons operate.

The unit doesn’t operate
properly.

• The Dolby NR mode setting is not
matched to the one the tape was
recorded with.

• The tape head is dirty.

The blank section between tracks is
too short or noisy.

• The reverse mode is not set to the
Auto reverse mode.

• The cassette has no leader or the

The tape is creased, wrinkled, or
scratched.

There is a malfunction of the unit.

The internal microcomputer of the
unit is being affected by the power
supply or static electricity.

leader is not transparent.

Remedy

• Set the proper Dolby NR mode
(see pages 9 and 15) before you
start playing the tape.

• Check the detection holes are not
covered, and that you are using a
cassette which meets the tape
standard (see page 10).

• Set the proper Dolby NR mode
(see pages 9 and 15) before you
start playing the tape.

• Clean the tape head (see page 22).

Insert the blank section properly (see
page 14).

• Set the Auto reverse mode (see
page 9).

• Use a cassette with suitable
leader.

• Use a new cassette.

• Set the One-way mode (see page

9).

Remove the power plug from the
outlet and then plug it in again. If
not recovered, consult your nearest
ONKYO authorized service center.

Turn off the unit for more than ten
seconds, and turn it on again.

If the unit still remains inoperable,
disconnect the AC power cord
(mains lead) from the wall outlet
(the mains) and connect it again.

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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

Normal position tape

30 to 13,000 Hz ± 3 dB

Signal to noise ratio

• 54 dB (metal position tape, Dolby NR
off)

• Noise reduction of 10 dB above 5 kHz
and 5 dB at 1 kHz is possible with Dolby
B NR.

• Noise reduction of 20 dB at 5 kHz is
possible with Dolby C NR.

Input Jacks

LINE IN: 2

Input sensitivity: 500 mV
Input impedance: 50 kohms

Output Jacks

LINE OUT: 2

Standard output level: 500 mV
Output load impedance:

over 50 kohms

Motors

DC servo motor: 1

Heads

REC/PB: Special Hard Permalloy: 1
Erase head: Ferrite: 1

Power supply rating

AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz
AC 220-230 V, 50/60 Hz
AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption

13 W (230-240 V, 50 Hz)

(220-230 V, 50/60 Hz)

14 W (120 V, 60 Hz)

Dimensions (W × H × D)

155 mm × 94 mm × 303 mm
6-1/8" × 3-11/16" × 11-15/16"

(AC 230-240 V, 50Hz)

(AC 220-230 V, 50/60Hz)
155 mm × 94 mm × 297.5 mm
6-1/8" × 3-11/16" × 11-11/16"

(AC 120 V, 60Hz)

Weight

2.5 kg, 5.5 lbs

Specifications and external appearance are
subject to change without notice as a result of
product improvement.

Before Using

Connections

Operation

Other Information

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Index to parts and controls

For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated in square parentheses.

Front panel

DOLBY B/C NR indicators [9]

TAPE IN indicator [9]

REV MODE indicator [9]

Cassette slot [9]

(Eject) button [9]

STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK

CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM

STANDBY / ON

BC

STANDBY

CD DUBBING

ALBUM

FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR

/
(Fast-forward/
Rewind/Skip)
buttons [10, 11]

DOLBY NR button [9]

STANDBY/ON button [9]

STANDBY indicator [8]

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(Auto Space)

button [14]

REV MODE
button [9]

-

5 01

A

K

PLAY (

(Rec/Pause) button [12]

(Stop) button [9]

) indicators [10]

CD DUBBING buttons
ALBUM button/FADE button [17]

(Reverse side play)/

(Play) buttons

[9]

Remote controller supplied with the R-801A (RC-466S).
To operate the supplied remote controller, make the appropriate connection to the remote

connectors.

Remote controller

STANDBY/ ON

CDR/PC

CD/ DVD

ACOUSTIC

PRESENCE

TAPE

INPUT SELECTOR

MD FM AM

U

M

L

O

E

V

TAPE REW:

Rewind button

[10, 11]

REPEAT button [9]

(Each press turns

the REV MODE

indicator on or off.)

CLOCK

UP

MUTING

DOWN

TAPE

CD/DVD

MD

CDR

TAPE REW TAPE FF

SLEEP TIMER ENTER

MODE

REPEAT

CLEAR

SCROLL

TAPE FF:
Fast-forward button
[10, 11]

: Reverse play

button [9]

: Play button [9]

: Stop button [9]

1

3

2

4

Before Using

Connections

Operation

Other Information

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