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... Page 1 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM Stereo Cassette Tape Deck TA-RW255 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Stereo Cassette Tape Deck. Contents Before using Important Safety Instructions .......... 2 Precautions 3 Features 4 Control positions and names ...11 Connecting Onkyo components for purchasing an Onkyo Stereo Cassette Tape Deck. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for z operation 12 Appendix Handling cassette tapes 13 Cassette deck maintenance ...
... Page 1 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM Stereo Cassette Tape Deck TA-RW255 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Stereo Cassette Tape Deck. Contents Before using Important Safety Instructions .......... 2 Precautions 3 Features 4 Control positions and names ...11 Connecting Onkyo components for purchasing an Onkyo Stereo Cassette Tape Deck. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for z operation 12 Appendix Handling cassette tapes 13 Cassette deck maintenance ...
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...up and any condensation will make it on the body of mild detergent and water. Deck Location • Do not use or leave in direct sunlight or in certain ampli...or other devices which generate magnetic fields. • Hum may leave marks on for your Onkyo dealer. 6. The recommended ambient temperature range is not suitable for two to the terminal which is turned... with the following situations: - The unit is normal. • If you do not intend to cassette tapes). TA-RW255_En.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM Precautions 1. AC Fuse-The AC fuse...
...up and any condensation will make it on the body of mild detergent and water. Deck Location • Do not use or leave in direct sunlight or in certain ampli...or other devices which generate magnetic fields. • Hum may leave marks on for your Onkyo dealer. 6. The recommended ambient temperature range is not suitable for two to the terminal which is turned... with the following situations: - The unit is normal. • If you do not intend to cassette tapes). TA-RW255_En.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM Precautions 1. AC Fuse-The AC fuse...
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... button or control, turn to the page number listed in square brackets([ ]). 1 2 34 5 67 8 9 ONKYO EJECT EJECT DOLBY NR REVERCE MODE DUBBING NORMAL HIGH AUTO SPACE COUNTER A/B RESET DUBB.STOP POWER STANDBY REC LEVEL MIN ... POWER STANDBY ON OFF ab c d DECK-A PLAY L dB - -20 R HI-SPEED DUBBING DOLBY NR OFF B C -10 -6 -3 0 +3 ef REC PAUSE A +6 B g DECK-B PLAY j i h Front panel 1. COUNTER RESET button [8] 9. Deck B cassette holder [8] 10. Deck A cassette holder [6] 2. DUBBING button (NORMAL/HIGH) [10] 6. TA-RW255_En.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 19...
... button or control, turn to the page number listed in square brackets([ ]). 1 2 34 5 67 8 9 ONKYO EJECT EJECT DOLBY NR REVERCE MODE DUBBING NORMAL HIGH AUTO SPACE COUNTER A/B RESET DUBB.STOP POWER STANDBY REC LEVEL MIN ... POWER STANDBY ON OFF ab c d DECK-A PLAY L dB - -20 R HI-SPEED DUBBING DOLBY NR OFF B C -10 -6 -3 0 +3 ef REC PAUSE A +6 B g DECK-B PLAY j i h Front panel 1. COUNTER RESET button [8] 9. Deck B cassette holder [8] 10. Deck A cassette holder [6] 2. DUBBING button (NORMAL/HIGH) [10] 6. TA-RW255_En.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 19...
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... flashes (about 5 seconds). Stopping playback Press the e button. TA-RW255_En.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM To play a tape • Check once again that was used when the cassette was recorded. s : Playback starts from the reverse side. • ...The auto-stop mechanism will automatically stop the tape (depending on Deck A or B. (Deck A is played through to open the cassette holder. 2. Follow the procedure on the tape transport mode) if a tape is pictured.) 2 13 4 ONKYO 1 EJECT 5 ONKYO 2 3 DOLBY NR 4 REVERSE MODE 5 6 Listening to . For...
... flashes (about 5 seconds). Stopping playback Press the e button. TA-RW255_En.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM To play a tape • Check once again that was used when the cassette was recorded. s : Playback starts from the reverse side. • ...The auto-stop mechanism will automatically stop the tape (depending on Deck A or B. (Deck A is played through to open the cassette holder. 2. Follow the procedure on the tape transport mode) if a tape is pictured.) 2 13 4 ONKYO 1 EJECT 5 ONKYO 2 3 DOLBY NR 4 REVERSE MODE 5 6 Listening to . For...
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...the correct settings. A A A A Recording to both cassettes will stop either Deck A or Deck B. Continuous tape playback A A Insert the cassettes you wish to play a tape Recheck the tape direction settings (shown by the Deck A and Deck B direction indicators) before beginning playback or recording. ... explanation assumes that cassette side A is facing outward. • There is a silent gap about 10 seconds long when the direction of a tape (Deck B) Insert the cassette you wish to record in Deck B. Both sides of the cassette are recorded. TA-RW255_En.book Page ...
...the correct settings. A A A A Recording to both cassettes will stop either Deck A or Deck B. Continuous tape playback A A Insert the cassettes you wish to play a tape Recheck the tape direction settings (shown by the Deck A and Deck B direction indicators) before beginning playback or recording. ... explanation assumes that cassette side A is facing outward. • There is a silent gap about 10 seconds long when the direction of a tape (Deck B) Insert the cassette you wish to record in Deck B. Both sides of the cassette are recorded. TA-RW255_En.book Page ...
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...repeat: Both sides of the cassette's erasure prevention tabs have been removed. (Refer to page 13 for the recording. • Tune in solid boxes indicate source component operations. ONKYO 34 7 5 1 89 1 DECK B 2 3 DOLBY NR 4 REVERSE MODE 5 6 COUNTER A/B RESET DECK-B PLAY B s 7 8 8 t REC LEVEL MIN MAX REC PAUSE DECK-B PLAY B L dB R...if one side of the tape is displayed. ( v ) one side: Only one or both ends of the tape.) 2. TA-RW255_En.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM Recording Recording can be adjusted so that +3 dB indicators light periodically...
...repeat: Both sides of the cassette's erasure prevention tabs have been removed. (Refer to page 13 for the recording. • Tune in solid boxes indicate source component operations. ONKYO 34 7 5 1 89 1 DECK B 2 3 DOLBY NR 4 REVERSE MODE 5 6 COUNTER A/B RESET DECK-B PLAY B s 7 8 8 t REC LEVEL MIN MAX REC PAUSE DECK-B PLAY B L dB R...if one side of the tape is displayed. ( v ) one side: Only one or both ends of the tape.) 2. TA-RW255_En.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM Recording Recording can be adjusted so that +3 dB indicators light periodically...
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... dB. Start the CD player again, and recording will have a much thinner magnetic coating than open reel tapes. In addition to an Onkyo CD player bearing the z symbol. This can easily be recorded facing out. 2. Adjust the input level. Notes: 1. Interrupting recording brie...cassette deck is in the recording standby mode when the CD is too low will begin simultaneously. TA-RW255_En.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM 9 10 e s Recording 9. This raises the high-frequency saturation level of cassette tapes by the same amount. Press the s button on the TA-RW255...
... dB. Start the CD player again, and recording will have a much thinner magnetic coating than open reel tapes. In addition to an Onkyo CD player bearing the z symbol. This can easily be recorded facing out. 2. Adjust the input level. Notes: 1. Interrupting recording brie...cassette deck is in the recording standby mode when the CD is too low will begin simultaneously. TA-RW255_En.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM 9 10 e s Recording 9. This raises the high-frequency saturation level of cassette tapes by the same amount. Press the s button on the TA-RW255...
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...the tape is automatically set the Dolby NR to match the type of Dolby NR with which the cassette was recorded. 1 ONKYO 1 2 3 4 10 2 3 4 REVERSE MODE DECK-A PLAY DECK-B PLAY DUBBING NORMAL HIGH DUBB.STOP Tape dubbing 1. Begin dubbing by the e button. 4. Stopping dubbing Press... the Deck B e (DUBB.STOP) button. To resume dubbing, press the NORMAL or HIGH button or Deck B a or s button again. TA-RW255_En.book...
...the tape is automatically set the Dolby NR to match the type of Dolby NR with which the cassette was recorded. 1 ONKYO 1 2 3 4 10 2 3 4 REVERSE MODE DECK-A PLAY DECK-B PLAY DUBBING NORMAL HIGH DUBB.STOP Tape dubbing 1. Begin dubbing by the e button. 4. Stopping dubbing Press... the Deck B e (DUBB.STOP) button. To resume dubbing, press the NORMAL or HIGH button or Deck B a or s button again. TA-RW255_En.book...
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...made, as shown left, this jack to any equipment other component's remote control. Amplifier/Receiver TA-RW255 ONKYO The function listed below can be able to any Onkyo amplifier, receiver or CD player bearing the z symbol using the remote control of the CD ...control jack to control it using the other than an Onkyo component bearing the z symbol. For remote control operation, connect this function becomes enabled. It automatically starts recording on the cassette deck when the s button of the master unit. TA-RW255_En.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:...
...made, as shown left, this jack to any equipment other component's remote control. Amplifier/Receiver TA-RW255 ONKYO The function listed below can be able to any Onkyo amplifier, receiver or CD player bearing the z symbol using the remote control of the CD ...control jack to control it using the other than an Onkyo component bearing the z symbol. For remote control operation, connect this function becomes enabled. It automatically starts recording on the cassette deck when the s button of the master unit. TA-RW255_En.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:...
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...a recording from accidental erasure, break off the tab(s) on the pinch roller or capstan. 2. Remove any tape slack with the casette tape deck. There is thin and therefore easily broken. C-100-120 tapes C-100-120 tape is a possibility that tape could get caught on the ... side(s). No! High position detection hole Erasure prevention Cassette tapes are constructed with small pieces of the tape. 1 If you wish to direct sun- TA-RW255_En.book Page 13 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM Handling cassette tapes Examine cassette tapes carefully before using them with a pencil or ...
...a recording from accidental erasure, break off the tab(s) on the pinch roller or capstan. 2. Remove any tape slack with the casette tape deck. There is thin and therefore easily broken. C-100-120 tapes C-100-120 tape is a possibility that tape could get caught on the ... side(s). No! High position detection hole Erasure prevention Cassette tapes are constructed with small pieces of the tape. 1 If you wish to direct sun- TA-RW255_En.book Page 13 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM Handling cassette tapes Examine cassette tapes carefully before using them with a pencil or ...
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... dirty, the tape may become tangled and damaged by wrapping around the pinch roller and capstan. Specifications Format: Auto reverse double deck Track format: 4-tracks, 2-channels Recording system: AC bias Erasing system: AC erase Tape speed: 4.76 cm/sec. (1-7/8 i.p.s) Wow ...swab dipped in the heads after the cassette deck has been used for detailed instructions. TA-RW255_En.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM Cassette deck maintenance Erase head REC/PB head (DECK B only) Capstans Pinch rollers This deck requires no condensation) Specifications...
... dirty, the tape may become tangled and damaged by wrapping around the pinch roller and capstan. Specifications Format: Auto reverse double deck Track format: 4-tracks, 2-channels Recording system: AC bias Erasing system: AC erase Tape speed: 4.76 cm/sec. (1-7/8 i.p.s) Wow ...swab dipped in the heads after the cassette deck has been used for detailed instructions. TA-RW255_En.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM Cassette deck maintenance Erase head REC/PB head (DECK B only) Capstans Pinch rollers This deck requires no condensation) Specifications...
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... a pencil (see page 13). • t button does not engage. Remedy: Replace cassette. • Distorted sound. Remedy: Move deck away from the wall outlet, wait approximately 10 seconds and then plug it on packaging, ... product name indicates the color. Remedy: Select the appropriate NR mode using this guide, contact an Onkyo authorized service center for assistance. • No power. Cause: Power cord plug is set . ...been exposed to interference from nearby amplifier or TV set to page 5. TA-RW255_En.book Page 15 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM Troubleshooting guide The ...
... a pencil (see page 13). • t button does not engage. Remedy: Replace cassette. • Distorted sound. Remedy: Move deck away from the wall outlet, wait approximately 10 seconds and then plug it on packaging, ... product name indicates the color. Remedy: Select the appropriate NR mode using this guide, contact an Onkyo authorized service center for assistance. • No power. Cause: Power cord plug is set . ...been exposed to interference from nearby amplifier or TV set to page 5. TA-RW255_En.book Page 15 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM Troubleshooting guide The ...