Onkyo Stereo System TA RW344 User Manual

TA-RW544/344  
Ster eo Cassette Tape Deck  
Instruction Manual  
EJECT  
DECK A/B RESET  
EJECT  
DECK  
A
DECK  
B
DUBB. STOP  
2
MOTER COMPUTER CONTROL  
AUTO REVERSE  
2
MOTER COMPUTER CONTROL  
AUTO REVERSE  
/
/
POWER  
PHONES  
REVERSE MODE  
DOLBY NR  
DUBBING  
REC BALANCE REC LEVEL  
NORMAL  
HIGH  
L
R
MIN  
MAX  
ON  
OFF  
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK TA-RW544  
CONTENTS  
Features................................................ 2  
Important Safeguards........................... 3  
Precautions .......................................... 3  
Control Positions and Names .............. 4  
Setting the Voltage Selector ................ 5  
System Connections ............................ 5  
Power Connections .............................. 5  
To Play a Tape ..................................... 6  
Useful Functions Available during Playback  
Tape Dubbing .................................... 12  
Useful Recording Functions .............. 13  
Making Good Sound Recordings ...... 13  
Connecting ONKYO Components  
for z Components ........................... 14  
CD Synchro Recording System ......... 14  
Reverse Mode Function..................... 15  
Handling Cassette Tapes ................... 16  
Cassette Deck Maintenance............... 17  
Specifications .................................... 17  
Troubleshooting Guide ...................... 18  
(TA-RW544 Only) ..............................................  
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Recording ............................................ 8  
 
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. Recording Copyright  
Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is  
illegal without permission of the copyright holder.  
3. Deck Location  
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.  
• 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.  
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 surface may cause the appliance  
and cart combination to overturn.  
• Avoid damp and dusty places and locations prone to vibra-  
tions.  
PORTABLE CART WARNING  
• Be extremely careful with the recording/playback heads.  
Clean and demagnetize them regularly, but under no circum-  
stances 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.  
S3125A  
• Hum may even be included 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.  
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.  
• 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.  
5. Power  
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting —  
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.  
The appliance should be mounted  
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 book case 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.  
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.  
11. Polarization 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 inserting  
it, the user should seek the services of a qualified electrician. Under  
no circumstances should the user attempt to defeat the polarization of  
the plug.  
WARNING  
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST  
TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CARE-  
FULLY.  
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, especially near plug, convenience receptacles,  
and the point where they exit from the appliance.  
Some models are designed for use only with the power  
supply voltage of the region where they are sold.  
European and Australian models: AC 230 V, 50 Hz  
13. Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recom-  
U.S.A. and Canadian models:  
AC120 V, 60 Hz  
mended by the manufacturer.  
Worldwide model:  
AC 120/220-230 V  
14. Nonuse Periods — The power cord of the appliance should be  
switchable, 50/60 Hz  
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.  
• Voltage Selector (Rear Panel)  
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.  
The worldwide model is equipped with a voltage selector  
to conform with local power supplies. Be sure to set this  
switch to match the voltage of the power supply in your  
area before plugging in the unit. (See “Setting the Voltage  
Selector [Worldwide Model Only]” on page 5.) Models  
without a voltage selector can only be used in areas where  
the power supply voltage is the same as that of the unit.  
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  
Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension  
manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licens-  
ing Corporation. HX Pro originated by Bang & Olufsen.  
“Dolby,” the double-D symbol and “HX PRO” are trademarks  
of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
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  
If there is a protective film on the surface of  
the display, which makes it difficult to read  
the display, remove it.  
For more information about a button or  
control, turn to the page number listed in  
square brackets ([ ]).  
5. DECK A/B  
6. RESET  
4
7. EJECT  
8
3. EJECT  
2
1
9
Front panel  
EJECT  
DECK A/B RESET  
EJECT  
DECK  
A
DECK  
B
1. Deck A cassette holder  
2. Deck A operation buttons  
DUBB. STOP  
2
MOTER COMPUTER CONTROL  
AUTO REVERSE  
2
MOTER COMPUTER CONTROL  
AUTO REVERSE  
/
/
a
e
s
: Reverse play button [6]  
: Stop button [6,9]  
: Forward play button  
[6,9,10,11]  
POWER  
PHONES  
REVERSE MODE  
DUBBING  
REC BALANCE REC LEVEL  
NORMAL  
HIGH  
DOLBY NR  
L
R
MIN  
MAX  
ON  
OFF  
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK TA-RW544  
t : Rec/pause button [9,10,11]  
(TA-RW544 only)  
d: Rewind button [7]  
f: Fast forward button [7]  
3. Deck A EJECT button [6,8]  
4. Display  
16. POWER  
15. PHONES  
10. REC LEVEL  
11. REC BALANCE  
(TA-RW544 only)  
12. DUBBING  
14. DOLBY NR  
13. REVERSE MODE  
5. DECK A/B counter button  
[9,10,11]  
(TA-RW544)  
6. Counter RESET button [9,10,11]  
7. Deck B EJECT button [6,8]  
8. Deck B operation buttons  
DECK-A  
PLAY  
REC  
PAUSE  
DOLBY NR  
DECK-B  
PLAY  
REC  
PAUSE  
a
: Reverse play button [6]  
B
C
HI-SPEED DUBBING  
OFF  
e DUBB.STOP : Stop button  
L
dB  
R
A
B
(Dubbing stop) [7,9,12]  
-
-20  
-10  
-6  
-3  
0
+3  
+6  
s
: Forward play button  
[6,9,10]  
t : Rec/pause button [9,10,12]  
; : Auto space button [13]  
d: Rewind button [7]  
f: Fast forward button [7]  
9. Deck B cassette holder  
10. REC LEVEL control knob  
[9,10,11]  
(TA-RW344)  
11. REC BALANCE control knob  
[9,10,11] (TA-RW544 only)  
12. DUBBING buttons (NORMAL/  
HIGH) [12]  
13. REVERSE MODE button  
[6,8,12,15]  
DECK-A  
PLAY  
DOLBY NR  
DECK-B  
PLAY  
B
C
HI-SPEED DUBBING  
OFF  
REC  
PAUSE  
L
A
B
-
-20  
-10  
-6  
-3  
0
+3  
+6  
dB  
R
14. DOLBY NR button [6,8]  
15. PHONES (Headphones) jack [7]  
16. POWER button [5]  
Display  
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1. LINE IN  
2. LINE OUT  
a Deck A operation and direction  
indicators  
b Reverse mode indicator  
c Dubbing indicators  
d Dolby NR indicators  
e Deck B operation and direction  
indicators  
LINE IN LINE OUT  
(REC) (PLAY)  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
L
L
220V-230V  
120V  
R
R
f Electric counter  
g Peak level indicator  
4.  
REMOTE CONTROL  
3. VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
Rear panel  
1. Line in jacks [5]  
2. Line out jacks [5]  
3. Voltage selector [5] (Worldwide  
model only)  
4. Remote control jacks [14]  
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5. AC power cord [5]  
 
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  
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
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
220V-230V  
120V  
220V-230V  
120V  
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.  
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  
C
A
U
T
I
O
N
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
220V-230V  
120V  
for further information on connections.  
-
-
TAPE  
(REC)  
(PLAY)  
L
R
L
R
LINE IN LINE OUT  
(REC) (PLAY)  
L
R
Power Connections  
Switching power on  
1. Plug the AC power cord into a  
wall outlet.  
2. Press the POWER button.  
The display will light.  
1
To a wall outlet  
2
POWER  
OFF  
ON  
5
 
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.  
• Tapes can be played back using either Deck A or Deck B. Follow the procedure on Deck A or B. (Deck A is pictured.)  
2
1
5
d,f(DECK A) 3  
4
d,f(DECK B)  
Listening to a tape  
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 repeat-  
edly 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.  
1
2
EJECT  
4. Set the Reverse Mode by press-  
ing the REVERSE MODE button  
repeatedly until the desired  
mode is displayed.  
DOLBY NR  
OFF  
DOLBY NR  
3
4
5
B
C
( v ) one side: Only one side of the  
tape is played back.  
( 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.  
6
 
Recheck the tape direction settings (shown  
by the Deck A and Deck B direction  
indicators) before pressing the d or  
f button.  
A
A
f
The following explanation assumes that the  
tape direction is forward ( s ).  
Fast forward and rewind  
Make sure the tape is stopped before using  
the fast forward or rewind function.  
To fast forward the tape, press the f  
button.  
A
A
d
To rewind the tape, press the d button.  
• To stop either fast forward or rewind,  
press the e button.  
Listening with the headphones  
Plug the headphones to the PHONES jack.  
EJECT  
DECK A/B  
RE  
Automatic tape selection system  
This deck detects the type of cassette in the  
cassette holder and automatically 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  
DU  
/
/
POWER  
PHONES  
REVERSE MODE  
DOLBY NR  
DUBBING  
NORMAL HIGH  
ON  
OFF  
identification system was adopted and  
bargain cassettes that do not incorporate  
these pits cannot be used with this deck.  
Useful Functions Available during Play-  
back  
(TA-RW544 Only)  
Skipping to a song  
A
Make sure the tape is playing before using  
this function.  
To skip ahead to the next song,  
press the f button.  
It is possible to skip up to 15 songs at one  
time. The number of songs skipped is  
indicated by the display (P1, P2 ..... P15).  
f
4
5
6
f
f
f
Skipping to the beginning of the  
current song or a preceding song  
DECK-B  
Make sure the tape is playing before using  
this function.  
To skip back to the beginning of the  
song being played or preceding  
song, press the d button.  
The number of songs skipped is indicated  
by the display (–P1, –P2 ..... –P15).  
A
Note:  
The Skip function operates by detecting the  
blank space between songs. Therefore, it  
may not operate properly under circum-  
stances such as the following:  
1) The blank space is too short.  
2) The song is interrupted by narration,  
etc.  
d
1
2
3
4
d
d
d
d
DECK-B  
3) The music level changes, such as a  
quiet section immediately followed by  
a loud section.  
4) There is excessive noise between songs.  
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Recording  
With TA-RW544, both Deck A and Deck B can be used for recording. Three recording methods are possible.  
(A) Recording on a single cassette using Deck A or Deck B  
(B) Recording the same program simultaneously on cassettes in both Deck A and Deck B  
(C) Recording on two cassettes consecutively using first Deck A then Deck B  
• With TA-RW344, only Deck B is available for recording.  
• Check to see if one or both of the cassette’s erasure prevention tabs have been removed.  
• Confirm that the cassette deck is properly connected to the amplifier.  
• Illustrations enclosed in solid boxes  
indicate source component operations.  
1
1
3
4
Preparing for recording  
Confirm that the amplifier is set up  
correctly for recording. (Refer to the  
amplifier’s instruction manual for details.)  
1. Insert the cassettes.  
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).  
1
2
• Load a cassette into the tape player  
(analog or DAT).  
3. Set the Dolby NR by pressing  
the DOLBY NR button repeat-  
edly until the desired Dolby NR  
indicator (OFF, B or C) turns on.  
4. Set the Reverse Mode by press-  
ing the REVERSE MODE button  
repeatedly until the desired  
mode is displayed.  
3
DOLBY NR  
OFF  
DOLBY NR  
( v ) one side: Only one side of the  
tape is recorded.  
B
C
( b ) repeat: Both sides of the tape are  
recorded.  
• When recording from a source compo-  
nent to Deck A and Deck B consecu-  
tively, select the “ b ” mode.  
4
REVERSE MODE  
Note:  
This deck will not begin recording if you  
press the t and s or a button at the  
same time. To begin recording, first press  
the t button to put the deck into the rec/  
pause mode, then press either the s or a  
button as appropriate.  
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(A) Recording on a single cassette using Deck A or Deck B  
2
7
4
5
The following explanation assumes that  
Deck B is being used.  
eDUBB. STOP  
Procedure for recording  
1. Prepare for recording.  
(See page 8.)  
2
DECK-B  
DECK A/B RESET  
Note:  
With TA-RW544, when recording to  
Deck A only, do not insert a cassette in  
Deck B. In the “ b ” mode, recording  
in Deck B may start consecutively.  
2. Press the DECK A/B button to  
select the appropriate Deck A or  
B, and press the RESET button  
to return the tape counter to  
[0000].  
3. Begin playing the source compo-  
nent.  
4. Press the t button.  
5. While observing the peak level  
indicators, adjust the recording  
level and balance.  
B
3
4
s
REC  
PAUSE  
DECK-B  
t
B
• Use the REC LEVEL knob to adjust the  
recording level.  
• With TA-RW544, adjust the REC  
BALANCE knob so that the left and  
right channels have approximately the  
same levels. This knob is normally at  
the center position.  
5
REC BALANCE REC LEVEL  
DECK-A  
DOLBY NR  
REC  
PAUSE  
DECK-B  
C
• 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 Record-  
ings” on page 13.)  
L
dB  
R
-
-20  
-10  
-6  
-3  
0
+3  
+6  
B
L
R
MIN  
MAX  
(TA-RW544 only)  
6. 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.  
6
e
7. Press the s button on this unit  
and begin playing the source  
component.  
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s
You can also use the CD Synchro  
Recording function if this unit is  
properly connected to an ONKYO  
CD player bearing the z symbol.  
Stopping recording  
(See page 14.)  
Press the e DUBB.STOP button.  
e DUBB. STOP  
t
Interrupting recording briefly  
Press the t button.  
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(B) Recording the same program simultaneously on cassettes in both Deck A and Deck B (TA-RW544  
only)  
2
7
4
5
Procedure for recording  
DECK A/B RESET  
DECK A/B RESET  
1. Prepare for recording.  
(See page 8.)  
2. Press the RESET button to return  
the tape counter for both Deck A  
and Deck B to [0000].  
2
A
B
• To change the active deck, press the  
DECK A/B button.  
3. Begin playing the source compo-  
nent.  
4. Press the Deck A and Deck B  
3
4
s
t buttons.  
5. While observing the peak level  
indicators, adjust the recording  
level and balance.  
• Use the REC LEVEL knob to adjust the  
recording level.  
t
DECK-A  
REC  
PAUSE  
DOLBY NR  
+6  
REC  
PAUSE  
DECK-B  
C
L
dB  
R
t
-
-20  
-10  
-6  
-3  
0
+3  
B
• Adjust the REC BALANCE knob so  
that the left and right channels have  
approximately the same levels. This  
knob is normally at the center position.  
6. Put the source component into  
recording standby status.  
5
7. Press the Deck A or Deck B  
button and begin playing the  
source component.  
s
REC BALANCE REC LEVEL  
DECK-A  
REC  
PAUSE  
DOLBY NR  
+6  
REC  
PAUSE  
DECK-B  
C
L
dB  
R
You can also use the CD Synchro  
Recording function if this unit is  
properly connected to an ONKYO  
-
-20  
-10  
-6  
-3  
0
+3  
B
L
R
MIN  
MAX  
CD player bearing the z symbol.  
(See page 14.)  
Notes:  
6
7
The following buttons and knob affect  
both Deck A and Deck B.  
— The REVERSE MODE button  
— The DOLBY NR button  
— The REC LEVEL knob and REC  
BALANCE knob  
• The auto space function operates both  
Deck A and Deck B at the same time.  
And, pressing the a , s or t  
button on either Deck A or Deck B  
affects both Deck A and Deck B.  
e
s
Stopping recording  
e
DUBB. STOP  
e
To stop recording on Deck A or Deck B  
only, press the appropriate deck e button.  
or  
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(C) Recording on two cassettes consecutively using first Deck A then Deck B (TA-RW544 only)  
8
3
2
5
6
Procedure for recording  
1. Prepare for recording.  
(See page 8.)  
2
3
e
DUBB. STOP  
s
DECK-B  
Note:  
Be sure to set the reverse mode to  
b ” mode.  
2. Check that the Deck B direction  
indicator is forward ( s ).  
• To change the setting of the direction  
indicator, press the s button followed  
by the e DUBB.STOP button.  
3. Press the RESET button to return  
the tape counter for both Deck A  
and Deck B to [0000].  
DECK A/B RESET  
DECK A/B RESET  
A
B
• To change the active deck, press the  
DECK A/B button.  
4. Begin playing the source compo-  
nent.  
5. Press the Deck A t button.  
6. While observing the peak level  
indicators, adjust the recording  
level and balance.  
4
5
s
• Use the REC LEVEL knob to adjust the  
recording level.  
t
DECK-A  
REC  
PAUSE  
• Adjust the REC BALANCE knob so  
that the left and right channels have  
approximately the same levels. This  
knob is normally at the center position.  
7. Put the source component into  
recording standby status.  
8. Press the Deck A s button and  
begin playing the source compo-  
nent.  
You can also use the CD Synchro  
Recording function if this unit is  
properly connected to an ONKYO  
CD player bearing the z symbol.  
(See page 14.)  
6
REC BALANCE REC LEVEL  
DECK-A  
REC  
PAUSE  
DOLBY NR  
+6  
DECK-B  
C
L
dB  
R
-
-20  
-10  
-6  
-3  
0
+3  
B
L
R
MIN  
MAX  
Note:  
7
e
If one of the erasure prevention tabs of the  
cassettes inserted into Deck A and Deck B  
has been removed, recording will stop on  
that side. For example, the broken tab on  
the reverse side of the cassette inserted into  
Deck A will cease reverse side recording on  
Deck A and both sides recording on Deck  
B.  
8
s
11  
 
Tape Dubbing  
• The recording level will be fairly close to that of the tape in Deck A.  
• 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 normal-speed dubbing, be sure to set the Dolby NR to match the type of Dolby NR with which the cassette  
was recorded.  
• During high-speed dubbing, decrease the sound level from the amplifier (or receiver) using the volume control and unplug the  
headphones from the headphone jack.  
1
2
1
4
Tape dubbing  
1. Insert the prerecorded cassette  
into Deck A , and insert the  
cassette to be recorded into Deck  
B.  
1
2. Set the Reverse Mode by press-  
ing 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.  
2
3
4
REVERSE MODE  
3. Check the Deck A and Deck B  
direction indicators to ensure  
that the tape transport will start  
in the desired direction.  
• To dub an entire tape, be sure to select  
the forward ( s ) direction on both  
Decks.  
DECK-A  
PLAY  
DECK-B  
PLAY  
To change the setting of the direction  
indicator, press the a or s button,  
then the e button  
DUBBING  
4. Begin dubbing by pressing the  
NORMAL or HIGH button.  
[NORMAL] : Normal-speed dubbing  
will begin.  
HIGH  
HI-SPEED DUBBING  
DUBBING  
NORMAL  
HIGH  
NORMAL  
[HIGH] : High-speed dubbing about  
half the time normally required  
will begin.  
DUBB. STOP  
Stopping dubbing  
Press the Deck B e DUBB.STOP  
button.  
Briefly interrupting dubbing  
t
Press the t button. (Deck B)  
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 again.  
12  
 
Useful Recording Functions  
Inserting blank spaces between  
songs when editing tapes  
1. Press the t button and the  
or s button to begin recording.  
2. Press ; button at any point  
a
during recording where you want  
to enter a blank space about five  
seconds long.  
a , s (Deck A)  
• The  
indicator flashs on and off.  
PLAY  
a , s (Deck B)  
• 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 ; 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.  
t
;
To insert a blank space of more  
than five seconds between songs  
Hold the ; 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 ; button during  
dubbing  
;
Pressing the ; 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.  
Making Good Sound Recordings  
Dolby Noise Reduction System  
Setting the Proper Recording Level  
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 optimal recording level varies depending on the type of the  
tape being used. With this tapedeck, adjust the REC LEVEL knob  
so the PEAK LEVEL indicator occasionally hits the “+6dB” line  
with “Metal” tapes and “+4dB” line with “Normal” or “High”  
position tapes, respectively. It should be noted that the peak level  
may change from one track to another on some recording sources.  
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.  
Dolby B NR is the system used in most cassette tape decks to  
reduce the background noise that is inherent in all cassette tapes.  
This deck also features Dolby C NR, an even more effective  
noise reduction system, developed by Dolby Laboratories in  
response to the demand for even better sound from cassette tapes.  
The Dolby HX Pro System  
Tape sensitivity is constantly changing as recordings are made  
due to the biasing effect of high frequency audio signals. Dolby  
HX Pro is a system that compensates for these undesirable  
fluctuations during recording. It does not operate during play-  
back, so cassettes recorded with Dolby HX Pro can be played  
back on decks not equipped with the system.  
Note:  
Dolby HX Pro operates independently of Dolby B and C NR, and  
only during recording.  
13  
 
Connecting ONKYO Components for z  
Operation  
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  
Tuner  
have the same function.  
For remote control operation, connect this  
jack to any ONKYO amplifier, receiver or  
CD player that are equipped with a z  
remote control jack using the remote  
control cable.  
CD player  
Note:  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
+10  
6 DISC  
Do not attempt to connect the z remote  
control jack to any equipment other than an  
ONKYO component that are equipped with  
a z remote control jack. Doing so could  
cause the unit to malfunction.  
Main amplifier  
Pre amplifier  
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  
t
: Rec/Pause  
TA-RW544  
TA-RW344  
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 below.)  
CD Synchro Recording System  
Once the TA-RW544/344 is connected to a CD player bearing the z symbol (see above), pressing the s button of the CD player will  
cause recording to begin automatically on the TA-RW544/344. Three recording methods are possible. (See pages 8 - 11.)  
1. Prepare for recording.  
(See pages 8 - 11.)  
2
2. Start the CD player.  
Recording will begin simultaneously.  
s
Note:  
Even if the CD player is stopped during  
recording, the cassette deck will continue  
recording. In this case, make sure to press  
the e button on the cassette deck.  
14  
 
Reverse Mode Function  
• Recheck the tape travel direction settings (shown by the Deck A and Deck B direction indicators) before beginning playback or  
recording.  
• The following explanation assumes that cassette side A is facing outward.  
• There is a silent gap about ten 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.  
Reverse mode  
Direction  
Playback / Recording sequence  
Explanation  
Press the s button. Playback will begin and  
end on side A (front).  
s
A
B
Press the a button. Playback will begin and  
end on side B (rear).  
a
s
Press the s button. Playback will begin  
from side A and continue to side B. When the  
end of side B is reached, the playback begin  
again from side A . This sequence will repeat  
eight times.  
A B A B ⋅⋅⋅⋅ A →  
B
Press the a button. Playback will begin  
from side B and continue to side A. When the  
end of side A is reached, the playback begin  
again from side B. This sequence will repeat  
eight times.  
Deck A or Deck B  
a
B A B A ⋅⋅⋅⋅ B →  
A
A B A B ⋅⋅⋅⋅ A →  
If there are tapes in both Deck A and Deck B,  
playback will begin from side A of the tape in  
Deck A. When the end of side B is reached,  
Deck B will begin playback. This sequence  
will repeat four times.  
s
a
Deck A  
Deck B  
Deck B  
B
One cycle  
B A B A ⋅⋅⋅⋅ B →  
Deck B Deck A  
Deck A and Deck B  
Deck A Deck B  
Deck A  
One cycle  
A
Press the t button then the s button.  
Recording will begin from and end on side A  
(front).  
s
a
A
B
Press the t button then the a button.  
Recording will begin and end on side B  
(rear).  
Press the t button then the s button.  
Recording will begin from side A and  
continue to side B. When the end of side B is  
reached, recording will stop automatically.  
s
a
A B  
If you begin recording in the reverse  
direction, recording will begin from side B of  
the tape. When the end of side B is reached,  
recording will stop automatically.  
B
Continuous recording  
Before performing continuous recording, set  
the direction of the tape in Deck B.  
s
A B A B  
Deck A  
Press the Deck A t button then the s (or  
a ) button. Recording will begin from side  
A (B) of the tape in Deck A. As soon as the  
recording on side B of the tape in Deck A is  
complete, recording on Deck B will begin.  
Deck A  
Deck B  
Deck A and Deck B  
(TA-RW544 only)  
a
B A B  
Deck A  
Deck A  
Deck B  
* You can simultaneously record on tapes in Deck A and Deck B except during continuous recording.  
15  
 
Handling Cassette Tapes  
Examine cassette tapes carefully before using them with the TA-RW411.  
Erasure prevention  
A
B
Cassette tapes are constructed with erasure  
prevention tabs to prevent accidental  
erasure of the tape.  
A
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.  
1.  
2.  
High position  
detection hole  
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.  
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!  
• Do not expose cassettes to direct  
sunlight.  
Recommended tapes  
Normal position High position Metal position  
Maxell UDI  
Maxell UDII  
Maxell XS  
No!  
No!  
16  
 
Cassette Deck  
Maintenance  
REC/PB head  
Erase head  
Capstans  
Pinch rollers  
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:  
• 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.  
Demagnetizing  
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.  
17  
 
Specifications  
TA-RW544  
TA-RW344  
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)  
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)  
Wow and Flutter:  
0.07 % (WRMS)  
Wow and Flutter:  
0.07 % (WRMS)  
Frequency Response:  
20 — 15,000 Hz (Normal)  
(30 — 14,000 Hz ± 3 dB)  
20 — 16,000 Hz (High)  
(30 — 15,000 Hz ± 3 dB)  
20 — 17,000 Hz (Metal)  
(30 — 16,000 Hz ± 3 dB)  
Dolby NR off: 58 dB (metal position  
tape)  
Frequency Response:  
20 — 15,000 Hz (Normal)  
(30 — 14,000 Hz ± 3 dB)  
20 — 16,000 Hz (High)  
(30 — 15,000 Hz ± 3 dB)  
20 — 17,000 Hz (Metal)  
(30 — 16,000 Hz ± 3 dB)  
Dolby NR off: 58 dB (metal position  
tape)  
S/N Ratio:  
S/N Ratio:  
A noise reduction of 10 dB above  
5 kHz and 5 dB at 1 kHz is possible  
with Dolby B NR.  
A noise reduction of 10 dB above  
5 kHz and 5 dB at 1 kHz is possible  
with Dolby B NR.  
A noise reduction of 20 dB at 5 kHz  
is possible with Dolby C NR.  
Line IN: 2  
Input sensitivity: 80 mV  
Input impedance: 40 kohms  
Line OUT: 2  
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:  
Input Jacks:  
Outputs:  
Standard output level: 500 mV  
(0 dB)  
Standard output level: 500 mV  
(0 dB)  
Optimum load impedance: over  
50 kohm  
Optimum load impedance: over  
50 kohms  
Headphone jack:  
1
Headphone jack:  
1
Optimum load impedance:  
8 to 200 ohms  
Optimum load impedance:  
8 to 200 ohms  
Motors:  
Heads:  
DC servo motor × 2, DC motor × 2  
REC/PB: 2  
Motors:  
Heads:  
DC servo motor × 2, DC motor × 2  
REC/PB: 1  
ERASE: 2  
PB: 1  
Power Supply:  
European and Australian models:  
AC 230V, 50 Hz  
U.S.A. and Canadian models:  
AC 120V, 60 Hz  
ERASE: 1  
European and Australian models:  
AC 230V, 50 Hz  
U.S.A. and Canadian models:  
AC 120V, 60 Hz  
Power Supply:  
Worldwide model:  
AC 120V and AC 220-230V,  
Switchable 50/60 Hz  
31 watts  
435(W) × 121(H) × 305(D) mm  
(17-1/8" × 4-3/4" × 12")  
5.9 kg. (13.0 lbs.)  
Worldwide model:  
AC 120V and AC 220-230V,  
Switchable 50/60 Hz  
29 watts  
435(W) × 121(H) × 305(D) mm  
(17-1/8" × 4-3/4" × 12")  
5.9 kg. (13.0 lbs.)  
Power Consumption:  
Dimensions:  
Power Consumption:  
Dimensions:  
Weight:  
Weight:  
Specifications and external appearance are subject to change  
without notice because of product improvements.  
18  
 
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 17).  
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 16).  
• High frequencies too strong.  
Cause: Dolby NR encoded tape played back with NR off.  
Remedy: Select the same noise reduction (Dolby NR B  
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.  
or  
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.  
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).  
• Hoarse sound, balance unstable.  
Cause: Playback head dirty.  
Remedy: Clean head (see page 17).  
Cause: Tape is stretched.  
Remedy: Replace cassette.  
Cause: Heads have become dirty.  
Remedy: Clean (see page 17).  
• Excessive noise and tape hiss.  
Cause: Head has become magnetized.  
Remedy: Demagnetize (see page 17).  
Cause: Tape with high noise level.  
Remedy: Replace cassette.  
• The skip function does not operate properly (TA-  
RW544 only).  
Cause: The silent sections between songs are too short or  
noisy.  
Remedy: Use a cassette with sufficient silent sections of  
sufficient length between songs.  
• Distorted sound.  
Cause: Distortion in tape.  
Remedy: Tape is probably bad but confirm by listening  
• Deck does not operate properly.  
to  
another.  
Cause: Tape transport control microcomputer has been  
exposed to interference from power supply or static  
electricity.  
• Recordings are distorted.  
Cause: Recording was done at too high a level.  
Remedy: Readjust REC LEVEL knob according to the  
directions on page 9.  
Remedy: Press the POWER button to turn off the  
power.  
Wait approximately 10 seconds  
again.  
and turn it on  
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