English Stereo Cassette Tape Deck Before using K-505TX Connections Instruction Manual DOLBY NR CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM REV.
Before using Thank you for purchasing ... Thank you for purchasing Onkyo K-505TX 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 K-505TX. Please retain this manual for future reference.
Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. 4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5.
Precautions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 4 Warranty Claim You can find the serial number on the rear panel. In case of warranty claim, please report this number. Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder. Deck Location • 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.
Table of contents Before Using Checking the supplied accessories ............................................... Below Connections Operation Playing a tape .................................................................................... 9 Recording ........................................................................................ 12 CD dubbing with ONKYO Separate Collection Series ........................ 16 CD/MD Synchro Recording with ONKYO Separate Collection Series .
Connections Connecting to the ONKYO Separate Collection Series components This section introduces you to the other ONKYO Separate Collection Series system components and their convenient system functions. For the actual connecting instructions and detailed information, please refer to the Instruction Manual of the Integrated Stereo Amplifier A-905TX. The following ONKYO Separate Collection Series components are commercially available: • A-905TX ....... Integrated Stereo Amplifier (Not available in U.S.A.
Connecting to other components Before connecting To R connectors (Red) (Red) To R connectors • Insert the plug securely. If the connection is incomplete, noise or malfunction may result. Improper connection Before Using • Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) until you have completed all the other connections on the next page.
Connecting to other components (continued) Connecting the connectors If you are using other ONKYO components equipped with components using the amplifier’s remote controller. connectors, you can control these Before connecting • • • • The amplifier must be connected in the system hookups for control operations. Each component has two connectors. There is no difference between these connectors. The components may be connected in any order.
Operation Playing a tape STANDBY indicator Cassette tray STANDBY/ ON CLOCK SLEEP GRAPHIC EQ EFFECT MODE TUNER INPUT PRESET FM AM TAPE PAUSE / STEP STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK DOLBY NR CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM REV. MODE REPEAT DOLBY NR PLAY MODE CLEAR REPEAT REV.
Playing a tape (continued) STANDBY/ ON Display CLOCK SLEEP GRAPHIC EQ EFFECT MODE TUNER INPUT PRESET FM AM TAPE PAUSE / STEP REPEAT DVD MD SCROLL STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK DOLBY NR PLAY MODE CLEAR CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM REV.
STANDBY/ ON CLOCK SLEEP GRAPHIC EQ EFFECT MODE TUNER INPUT PRESET FM AM TAPE PAUSE / STEP REPEAT DVD MD SCROLL STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK DOLBY NR CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM PLAY MODE CLEAR CD RANDOM REPEAT REV.
Recording STANDBY/ON STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK DOLBY NR CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM REV. MODE STANDBY/ON REC LEVEL ALBUM STANDBY CD DUBBING DOLBY NR REV. MODE COUNTER RESET FADE Display Before starting The shadowed steps are operations with the other components. 1 Press STANDYBY/ON, if the unit is not turned on. STANDBY/ON 2 Insert a cassette with its erasure prevention tabs in place, following step 1 in “Playing a tape” on page 9. See “Preventing an accidental recording” on page 15.
STANDBY/ ON CLOCK SLEEP GRAPHIC EQ EFFECT MODE TUNER INPUT PRESET FM AM TAPE PAUSE / STEP REPEAT STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK DVD MD SCROLL DOLBY NR PLAY MODE CLEAR CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM REV.
Recording (continued) STANDBY/ ON CLOCK SLEEP GRAPHIC EQ EFFECT MODE TUNER INPUT PRESET FM AM TAPE PAUSE / STEP REPEAT STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK DVD MD SCROLL DOLBY NR PLAY MODE CLEAR CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM REV.
Note Even if the CD player completes playing the CD while the unit is still recording, the unit will continue recording. Additional information for recording a Tab for side A Detection holes for high position cassettes Other Information The unit is also equipped with the Dolby HX Pro system. Dolby HX Pro is a system that constantly adjusts the recording bias current to the most suitable level.
CD dubbing with ONKYO Separate Collection Series K-505TX (This unit) A-905TX (Amplifier) STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK INTEGRATED STEREO AMPLIFIER DOLBY NR VOLUME WIDE RANGE AMP TECHNOLOGY INPUT CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM REV. MODE REV.
K-505TX (This unit) C-705TX (CD player) REC LEVEL / STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK DOLBY NR CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM REV. MODE STANDBY/ON COMPACT DISC PLAYER DOLBY NR TR-1 DUAL OPTICAL OUTPUT REC LEVEL ALBUM STANDBY/ON STANDBY CD DUBBING COUNTER RESET STANDBY Display FADE DISPLAY ALBUM 4 Insert a CD into the CD player. Indicator lights. CD DUBBING CD DUBB ALBUM FADE Before Using CD DUBBING ALBUM/FADE FADE NR mode you want to record with lights in the display.
CD dubbing with ONKYO Separate Collection Series (continued) K-505TX (This unit) C-705TX (CD player) COMPACT DISC PLAYER STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK DOLBY NR CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM REV. MODE TR-1 DUAL OPTICAL OUTPUT STANDBY/ON ALBUM REC LEVEL STANDBY/ON STANDBY CD DUBBING COUNTER RESET STANDBY FADE DISPLAY Display CD DUBBING ALBUM/FADE Dubbing from more than two CDs continuously – Continuous Dubbing Before starting The shadowed steps are operations with the CD player or amplifier.
K-505TX (This unit) STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK DOLBY NR CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM REV. MODE STANDBY/ON REC LEVEL ALBUM STANDBY CD DUBBING COUNTER RESET FADE Before Using Display CD DUBBING ALBUM/FADE Starting dubbing CD without rewinding the tape 1 Follow steps 1 to 5 starting from page 16. , then press or (to record on the reverse side) to decide the recording direction. The unit is set to recording pause. Connections 2 Press and hold Indicator lights.
CD/MD Synchro Recording with ONKYO Separate Collection Series K-505TX (This unit) C-705TX (CD player) is used for the illustration example. STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK COMPACT DISC PLAYER DOLBY NR CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM REV. MODE REV. MODE TR-1 DUAL OPTICAL OUTPUT STANDBY/ON REC LEVEL ALBUM STANDBY/ON STANDBY CD DUBBING COUNTER RESET STANDBY FADE DISPLAY Display Before starting The shadowed steps are operations with the CD player or MD recorder, or amplifier.
K-505TX (This unit) C-705TX (CD player) is used for the illustration example. STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK DOLBY NR CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM REV. MODE DOLBY NR COMPACT DISC PLAYER TR-1 DUAL OPTICAL OUTPUT STANDBY/ON REC LEVEL ALBUM STANDBY/ON STANDBY CD DUBBING COUNTER RESET STANDBY FADE DISPLAY REC LEVEL / Indicator lights. 6 Press DOLBY NR until the Dolby NR mode you want to record with lights in the display. The indicator goes off.
Other Information Handling cassette tapes/Maintenance If the tape is loose and hanging out of the cassette If you try to play the cassette when the tape is loose and hanging out, the tape won’t be picked up properly between the capstan and the pinch roller and may be jammed inside, this will result in damage to the tape. Tighten the loose tape as shown in the illustration below.
Troubleshooting If you have any problems with the unit, please check the troubleshooting table below first. For any problems not covered in the table, please consult your nearest ONKYO authorized service center. Remedy The unit doesn’t turn on. • The AC power cord is not inserted in the wall outlet securely. • Insert the AC power cord (mains lead) plug into the wall outlet (the mains) securely. • The R-805TX ENERGY SAVE function is activated.
Troubleshooting (continued) 24 Symptom Cause Remedy High frequencies are too strong. • The Dolby NR mode setting is not matched to the one the tape was recorded with. • Automatic tape-type detection is not operating properly. • Set the proper Dolby NR mode (see pages 9 and 15) before you start playing the tape. • Check the detection holes are not covered, and that you are using a cassette which meets the tape standard (see page 10). No high frequency sounds are heard.
Specifications Track format 4-tracks, 2-channels Erasing system AC erase Tape speed 4.8 cm/sec. 0.1 % (WRMS) 0.
Index to parts and controls For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated in square parentheses. Front panel (Reverse side play)/ (Play) buttons [9] (Open/Close) button [9] REC LEVEL / buttons [13, 17] Cassette tray [9] DOLBY NR button [9] STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK DOLBY NR CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM REV. MODE REV.
Remote controller supplied with the A-905TX or R-805TX (RC-456S). To operate the supplied remote controller, make the appropriate connection to the connectors.
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