Onkyo TA TA-RW255 Instruction Manual
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Stereo Cassette Tape Deck
TA-RW255
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 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 Stereo Cassette Tape Deck.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Before using
Important Safety Instructions .......... 2
Precautions ...................................... 3
Features ............................................ 4
Control positions and names ........... 4
System connections ......................... 5
Power connections ........................... 5
Operation
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
Appendix
Handling cassette tapes .................. 13
Cassette deck maintenance ............ 14
Specifications ................................ 14
Troubleshooting guide ................... 15
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
apparatus,
C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or water,
D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the apparatus to its normal operation,
E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in any way,
and
F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance this indicates a need for service.
16. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases shall be
placed on the apparatus.
Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit.
17. Batteries
Always consider the environmental issues and follow local
regulations when disposing of batteries.
18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, such as a
bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation.
Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and 10 cm
(4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board above the
apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or
wall, creating a flue-like gap for warm air to escape.
For European Models
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
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.
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.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS
OUVRIR
AVIS
PORTABLE CART WARNING
S3125A
To use z, the TA-RW255 must be
connected with an z cable and an
audio connection cables.
Supplied accessory
Audio connection cable (2) z cable (1)
Declaration of Conformity
We,
ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,
82194 GROEBENZELL,
GERMANY
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
I. MORI
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.
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Precautions
1. Recording Copyright —Unless it’s for personal use only,
recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder.
2.
AC Fuse —The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-serviceable.
If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer.
3.
Care —Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a
soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with
a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the unit
immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive
cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because
they may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.
4. Power
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST
TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure
that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements
printed on the unit’s rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC
120 V, 60 Hz).
Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY does not
fully shutdown the unit. If you do not intend to use the unit for
an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands— Never handle this
unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If
water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked
by your Onkyo dealer.
6. Handling Notes
• If you need to transport this unit, use the original packag-
ing to pack it how it was when you originally bought it.
• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit for a long
time, because they may leave marks on the case.
• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm after pro-
longed use. This is normal.
• If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may not work
properly the next time you turn it on, so be sure to use it
occasionally.
• When you’ve finished using this unit, remove cassettes and
turn off the power.
7. 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.
• 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.
8. 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-100–120 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.
9. Moisture Condensation
Moisture condensation may damage this unit.
Read the following carefully:
• Moisture condensation can occur in the following situa-
tions:
– The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm place.
–A heater is turned on, or cold air from an air conditioner
is hitting the unit.
– In the summer, when this unit is moved from an air con-
ditioned room to a hot and humid place.
– The unit is used in a humid place.
• Do not use this unit when there’s the possibility of mois-
ture condensation occurring. Doing so may damage your
cassettes and certain parts inside this unit.
If condensation does occur, remove all cassettes and leave this
unit turned on for two to three hours. By this time, the unit will
have warmed up and any condensation will have evaporated.
For British models
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 apparatus
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 which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
IMPORTANT
The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse needs to be
replaced, the replacement fuse must approved by ASTA or BSI to
BS1362 and have the same ampere rating as that indicated on the
plug. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of
the fuse.
If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, cut
it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse in the plug.
For Canadian Models
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.
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Features
❑
Full-logic record/play transports with auto
reverse and continuous play
❑
Two eight-segment peak-holding fluorescent
meters
❑
Four-digit electronic tape counter
❑
CD synchro recording
❑
zz
zz
(Remote Interactive) compatible
❑
Auto tape selector
❑
Dolby B and C Noise Reduction
❑
Auto space rec mute
Control positions and names
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]
7. Deck B r EJECT button [8]
8. COUNTER RESET button [8]
9. Deck B cassette holder [8]
10. REC LEVEL control knob [8]
11. Deck B operation buttons
t
: Rec/pause button [8]
AUTO SPACE : Auto space button [11]
d
: Rewind button [7]
f
: Fast forward button [7]
a
: Reverse play button [6, 9]
e
DUBB.STOP : Stop button (DUBB.STOP) [6, 9, 10]
s
: Forward play button [6, 9]
12. Deck A operation buttons
d
: Rewind button [7]
f
: Fast forward button [7]
a
: Reverse play button [6]
e
: Stop button [6]
s
: Forward play button [6]
13. STANDBY indicator [5]
14. STANDBY/ON button [5]
MAIN POWER switch (Other than North American model) [5]
a
Deck A direction indicator
b
Reverse mode indicator
c
Dubbing indicators
d
Dolby NR indicators
e o
REC indicator
f g
PAUSE indicator
g
Deck B direction indicator
h
Counter
i
Deck A/B indicator
j
Peak level indicator
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
ONKYO
EJECT
EJECT
DOLBY NR
REVERCE MODE
DUBBING COUNTER
HIGHNORMAL A/B RESET
REC LEVEL
MIN MAX
12345
1314 12 11 10
67 8 9
AUTO SPACE
DUBB.STOP
POWER
STANDBY
L
R
dB -20- -10 -6 -3 +30+6
ab c d
hj
PAUSE
DECK-B
PLAY
OFF B C
DOLBY NR
HI-SPEED DUBBING
DECK-A
PLAY
A
B
g
REC
e f
i
Other models
North American model
STANDBY/ON
MAIN POWER
ON
OFF
STANDBY
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
For more information about a button or control, turn to the page number listed in square brackets([ ]).
Front panel
Display
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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.
Power connections
LRLR
(REC)(PLAY)
IN
(REC) (PLAY)
OUT
L L
R R
REMOTE
CONTROL
Connecting to an amplifier
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.
Amplifier
See “Connecting Onkyo components for z
operation” on page 12.
To AC outlet
Plug the AC
power cord
into a wall
outlet.
1
2
3
STANDBY/ON
MAIN POWER
ON
OFF
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
MAIN POWER
ON
OFF
STANDBY
STANDBY
STANDBY/ON
For North American model:
1. Plug the AC power cord into a wall
outlet.
The STANDBY indicator will light.
2. Press the STANDBY/ON button.
The STANDBY indicator will go out
and the display will light.
For non-North American model:
1. Plug the AC power cord into a wall
outlet.
2. Press the MAIN POWER switch.
The STANDBY indicator will light.
3. Press the STANDBY/ON button.
The STANDBY indicator will go out
and the display will light.
• 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.
Switching power on
non-North American modelsNorth American models
non-North American models
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