Onkyo TA-RW244/144 User Manual

TA-RW244/144
Features................................................ 2
Important safeguards ........................... 3
Precautions .......................................... 3
Control positions and names ............... 4
Setting the voltage selector.................. 4
System connections ............................. 5
Power connections............................... 5
To play a tape ...................................... 6
Reverse mode function ........................ 7
Recording ............................................ 8
Making good sound recordings ........... 9
Tape dubbing ..................................... 10
Useful recording functions ................ 11
Connecting ONKYO components
for z operation ................................ 12
Handling cassette tapes...................... 13
Cassette deck maintenance ................ 14
Specifications .................................... 14
Troubleshooting guide....................... 15
CONTENTS
Instruction Manual
Stereo Cassette Tape Deck
AUTO REVERSE/COMPUTER CONTROLAUTO REVERSE/COMPUTER CONTROL
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK RI
PLAYBACK DECK-A
PLAYBACK/RECORDING DECK-B
DOLBY NR REVERCE MODE AUTO SPACE
DUBB.STOP
DUBBING COUNTER
HIGHNORMAL A/B RESET
REC LEVEL
MIN MAX
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EJECT
EJECT
POWER
STAND-BY

Onkyo TA-RW244/144 Specifications

General

Track System	4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape Speed	4.76 cm/s
Type	Cassette Deck
Heads	1 x Erase
Motor	DC motor
Output	0.5V (line)

Summary

Features

Important Safeguards

Precautions

Control Positions and Names

Setting the Voltage Selector

System Connections

Power Connections

To Play a Tape

Reverse Mode Function

Continuous Tape Playback

Describes how to play both sides of both tapes sequentially and repeat.

Recording to Both Sides of a Tape (Deck B)

Explains how to record on both sides of a cassette in Deck B.

Recording

Making Good Sound Recordings

Dolby Noise Reduction System

Explains Dolby B and C NR systems for reducing tape hiss.

Setting the Proper Recording Level

Details how to set recording levels for optimal sound quality and avoid distortion.

CD Synchro Recording System

Describes automatic recording from a CD player via RI connection.

Tape Dubbing

Useful Recording Functions

Connecting ONKYO Components for RI Operation

For Remote Control Operation

Explains how to connect components for remote control.

CD Synchro Recording System

Describes the automatic recording feature with CD players.

Handling Cassette Tapes

Erasure Prevention

Explains how to prevent accidental erasure of recordings.

Loose Tape

Describes issues with loose tape and how to fix it.

Tapes Not Recommended

Lists types of cassette tapes that should not be used.

Tape Storage

Provides guidelines for storing cassette tapes safely.

Cassette Deck Maintenance

Head, Pinch Roller and Capstan Cleaning

Details how to clean key components for optimal sound.

Demagnetizing

Explains the process to remove residual magnetism from heads.

Specifications

Troubleshooting Guide