User manual ONKYO TA-6711

[. . . ] TA-6711 Ster eo Cassette Tape Deck REC LEVEL 5 4 6 EJECT 3 7 TIMER REC OFF PLAY 2 8 1 9 3 HEAD DUAL CAPSTAN DIMMER ELAP/REMA RESET T- SIZE MPX FILTER DOLBY NR AUTO ACCUBIAS TAPE MONITOR 0 10 REW POWER FF REC PAUSE STOP PLAY L MONO MIC R ACCUBIAS REC BALANCE L R ON OFF STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK TA- 6711 Instruction Manual CONTENTS Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 1 Thank you for your purchase of the Onkyo TA-6711 cassette tape deck. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and turning power on. Follow these instructions to obtain optimum performance and maximum listening enjoyment from your new TA-6711. [. . . ] The Real Time Counter will display the tape size flashing for a few seconds, then the time remaining on the cassette (based on the tape size setting) will be displayed. · After the remaining time has counted down the 0:00, the indication " " flashes on and off on the display. · Press the counter mode button while the tape size is being displayed to return to 2 3 4 ELAP/REMA T- SIZE REMAIN PLAY REAL TIME COUNTER ELAPSED REMAIN PEAK LEVEL(dB) BIAS L CH START R CH 30 20 14 MPX FILTER 10 6 4 ACCUBIAS SET 2 DOLBY NR OFF 0 B +2 C +4 OPERATION REC +6 +10 the counter display. REAL TIME COUNTER DOLBY NR B 30 20 14 10 6 4 2 0 +2 +4 OPERATION T- SIZE REMAIN PEAK LEVEL(dB) L CH R CH To choose the Tape Size Setting after Playback or Recording has Started +10 +6 REAL TIME COUNTER REMAIN PEAK LEVEL(dB) L CH R CH 30 20 14 10 6 4 2 0 DOLBY NR B +2 +4 OPERATION +6 +10 Press the T-SIZE button once. If you accidentally set the wrong tape length, press the T- SIZE button again to set the correct length (without stopping playback or recording) to obtain the correct remaining time reading. The remaining time is automatically recalculated when the remaining time counter reaches [6:00]. The display changes briefly to the tape's length [e. g. : C-60], then the new (more accurate) remaining time is displayed. To Obtain the Most Accurate Time Indications Possible T- SIZE Press the T-SIZE button when the current side is almost finished playing. The deck will recalculate the remaining time and a more accurate indication will appear. 9 Recording If recording does not begin even when the steps listed below are followed: · Check to see if one or both of the cassette's erasure prevention tabs have been broken off. · Confirm that the cassette deck is properly connected to the amplifier and other components in the system. RESET Dolby NR REC LEVEL oREC REC BALANCE gPAUSE AUTO ACCUBIAS ACCUBIAS 1 2 Recording Confirm that the amplifier is set up correctly for recording. · If desired, the MPX FILTER button may be used when recording FM broadcasts. If the g PAUSE button is pressed first, the unit switches to the pause mode instead of the rec/pause mode. Note that when this happens the input selector of an Onkyo amplifier (or receiver) connected to the unit will switch automatically to the TAPE position. · The ACCUBIAS SET indicator will flash to indicate that the Auto Accubias setting has started. During this period, the unit carries out necessary operations to determine the optimal recording bias and level. When these operations are completed the ACCUBIAS SET indicator stays lit. For details, refer to "Using the Auto Accubias System" on page 11. · To clear the Auto Accubias setting, press the AUTO ACCUBIAS button again or eject the tape. See "Manually Adjusting the Recording Bias" on page 11. 3 DOLBY NR B C OFF 4 RESET 6 REC PAUSE 7 AUTO ACCUBIAS ACCUBIAS SET 10 8 REC BALANCE 2 3 REC LEVEL 5 4 6 7 8 L R 1 9 0 10 9 PLAY REAL TIME COUNTER ELAPSED PEAK LEVEL(dB) L CH R CH 30 20 14 10 6 4 2 0 DOLBY NR B +2 +4 OPERATION REC +6 +10 8. While observing the peak level indicators, adjust the recording level and balance as appropriate. · Adjust the REC BALANCE knob so that the level of the left and right channels is approximately the same. · With metal tape formulations, the rec level control knobs should be adjusted so that the +2dB indicators light up from time to time. With all other kinds of tapes, the 0dB indicator should only light up from time to time. · Rewind the tape to a position immediately preceding the portion you wish to play. [. . . ] · Do not put thick paper or cardboard labels in the cassette holder. · Do not put tapes near magnetic sources (speakers, amplifiers, TVs, etc. ). · Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight. A No! Troubleshooting Guide The following guide lists problems which do not require professional servicing. If, however, the problem cannot be remedied using this guide, contact an Onkyo authorized service center for assistance. [. . . ]