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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).

• Load a cassette into the tape player

(analog or DAT).

3. Set the Dolby NR by pressing the

DOLBY NR button repeatedly until
the desired Dolby NR indicator
(OFF, B or C) turns on.

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 recorded.

b

 ) repeat: Both sides of the tape are

recorded.

5. Press the COUNTER A/B button

repeatedly until 

B

 is displayed, and

press 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 recording levels of the left and

right channels are adjusted simultane-
ously.

• Use the REC LEVEL knob to adjust the

recording level.

• 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 recordings”
on page 9.)

2

3

5

s

4

6

7

DECK-B

PLAY

B

REC

PAUSE

DECK-B

PLAY

B

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Recording

Recording can be performed on Deck B only. High-speed recording is not possible when recording from the LINE IN (REC) jacks.

• Check to see if one or both of the cassette’s erasure prevention tabs have been removed. (Refer to page 13 for details)
• Confirm that the cassette deck is properly connected to the amplifier.
• Illustrations enclosed in solid boxes 

 indicate source component operations.

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5

1

8

9

ONKYO 

DOLBY NR

REVERSE MODE

COUNTER

RESET

A/B

REC LEVEL

MIN

MAX

L

R

dB

-20

-

-10

-6

-3

+3

0

+6

t

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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