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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; Deck B can also record.
• Tapes can be played back using either Deck A or Deck B. Follow the procedure on Deck A or B. (Deck A is pictured.)

3

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 repeatedly 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.

4. Set the Reverse Mode by pressing the

REVERSE MODE button repeatedly
until the desired mode is displayed.

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.

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.

1

4

5

Stopping playback

Press the 

e

 button.

2

ONKYO 

EJECT

REVERSE MODE

DOLBY NR

ONKYO 

1

2

3

4

5

Summary of Contents for TA-144

Page 1: ...ding 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 C...

Page 2: ...placement 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...

Page 3: ...sture 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 s...

Page 4: ...utton 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 A...

Page 5: ...nents for z operation on page 12 Power connections Switching power on TA RW144 1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet The STAND BY indicator will light 2 Press the POWER button The STAND BY indic...

Page 6: ...by pressing the DOLBY NR button repeatedly 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 tap...

Page 7: ...a tape Continuous tape playback Insert the cassettes you wish to play in Deck A and Deck B Set the reverse mode to b Press the a or s button of either Deck A or Deck B Both sides of both cassettes wi...

Page 8: ...the COUNTER RESET button to return the tape counter to 0000 6 Begin playing the source component 7 Press the t button 8 While observing the peak level indicators adjust the recording level The record...

Page 9: ...els before recording them and returns the signals to their original strength during playback This raises the high frequency saturation level of cassette tapes to allow you to record signals that would...

Page 10: ...tape are copied 3 Check the Deck A and Deck B direction indicators to ensure that the tape will start in the desired direction To dub an entire tape be sure to select the forward s direction on both D...

Page 11: ...seconds long The PLAY indicator flashes on and off 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 o...

Page 12: ...ion The function listed below can be accom plished using the remote control of the master unit s a Play d Rewind f Fast forward e Stop t Rec Pause CD synchro recording system Once connections are made...

Page 13: ...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 simi...

Page 14: ...lable head eraser once every 50 hours of use Refer to the instruction manual of the head eraser for detailed instructions Specifications Track Format 4 track 2 channels Erasure System AC erase Tape Sp...

Page 15: ...at too high a level Remedy Readjust REC LEVEL knob according to the directions on page 8 Tape squeal and skipping Cause Dirty heads pinch rollers or capstan shafts Remedy Clean see page 14 Cause Cass...

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