TA-RW255_En.book Page 1 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM Contents Before using Stereo Cassette Tape Deck Important Safety Instructions .......... 2 Precautions ...................................... 3 Features ............................................ 4 Control positions and names ........... 4 System connections ......................... 5 TA-RW255 Power connections ........................... 5 Operation To play a tape .................................. 6 Reverse mode function .................... 7 Instruction Manual Recording ........................................ 8 Making good sound recordings ....... 9 Tape dubbing ................................. 10 Useful recording functions ............ 11 Connecting Onkyo components for z operation ............................... 12 Appendix Handling cassette tapes .................. 13 Cassette deck maintenance ............ 14 Specifications ................................ 14 Troubleshooting guide ................... 15 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo Stereo Cassette Tape Deck. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Stereo Cassette Tape Deck. Please retain this manual for future reference. En TA-RW255_En.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM WARNING: WARNING AVIS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the CAUTION: presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO persons. USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE intended to alert the user to the presence of important PERSONNEL. operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 15. Damage Requiring Service 2. Keep these instructions. Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer servicing 3. Heed all warnings. to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: 4. Follow all instructions. A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. apparatus, 6. Clean only with dry cloth. C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or water, 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by following with the manufacturer’s instructions. the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat are covered by the operating instructions as an improper registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) adjustment of other controls may result in damage and that produce heat. will often require extensive work by a qualified technician 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or ground- to restore the apparatus to its normal operation, ing-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in any way, wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in perfor- prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does mance this indicates a need for service. not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement 16. Object and Liquid Entry of the obsolete outlet. Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus through 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched par- openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or ticularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. where they exit from the apparatus. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases shall be 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, PORTABLE CART WARNING placed on the apparatus. bracket, or table specified by the man- Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit. ufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. 17. Batteries When a cart is used, use caution when Always consider the environmental issues and follow local moving the cart/apparatus combination regulations when disposing of batteries. to avoid injury from tip-over. 18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation. S3125A Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and 10 cm 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board above the unused for long periods of time. apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is wall, creating a flue-like gap for warm air to escape. required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE Supplied accessory ELECTRONICS GmbH Audio connection cable (2) z cable (1) LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. To use z, the TA-RW255 must be GROEBENZELL, GERMANY connected with an z cable and an audio connection cables. I. MORI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 2 TA-RW255_En.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:36 PM Precautions 1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, •Low cost cassettes with no guide roller or pressure pad recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permis- spring should never be used for stereo. sion of the copyright holder. • C-100–120 cassettes because the tape and the coating are 2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-serviceable. extremely thin, distortion levels are high. Also, even a If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. slight stretching of the tape will make it susceptible to 3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a being caught up in the pinch roller and capstan. soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with • Endless tapes, if used for a long period of time, can over- a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the unit heat. immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive 9. Moisture Condensation cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because Moisture condensation may damage this unit. they may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering. Read the following carefully: 4. Power • Moisture condensation can occur in the following situa- WARNING tions: BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST – The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm place. TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. –A heater is turned on, or cold air from an air conditioner AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure is hitting the unit. that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements – In the summer, when this unit is moved from an air con- printed on the unit’s rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC ditioned room to a hot and humid place. 120 V, 60 Hz). – The unit is used in a humid place. • Do not use this unit when there’s the possibility of mois- Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY does not ture condensation occurring. Doing so may damage your fully shutdown the unit. If you do not intend to use the unit for cassettes and certain parts inside this unit. an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet. If condensation does occur, remove all cassettes and leave this 5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never handle this unit turned on for two to three hours. By this time, the unit will unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If have warmed up and any condensation will have evaporated. water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 6. Handling Notes For British models • If you need to transport this unit, use the original packag- Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply ing to pack it how it was when you originally bought it. cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service • Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit for a long personnel. time, because they may leave marks on the case. IMPORTANT • This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm after pro- The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the longed use. This is normal. following code: • If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may not work Blue: Neutral properly the next time you turn it on, so be sure to use it Brown: Live occasionally. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus • When you’ve finished using this unit, remove cassettes and may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the turn off the power.