Onkyo K-501A User manual

English
Instruction Manual
Stereo Cassette Tape Deck
K-501A
Before using Connections Operation Other Information
STANDBY / ON
STANDBY
FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR
BC
ALBUM
CD DUBBING
K
-
501
A
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK
CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM
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Thank you for purchasing ...
Before using
*Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom
extension manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. HX
Pro originated by Bang and Olufsen.
“Dolby,” the double-D symbol and “HX Pro”
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Thank you for purchasing Onkyo K-501A 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-501A.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
• Dolby HX Pro system that expands the
dynamic range in higher frequencies
and constantly adjusts recording
conditions
Main Features
• A compact, discrete component
with155mm (6-1/8") wide
• Dolby* B NR and Dolby C NR systems
that reduce tape background hiss
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage”within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS
OUVRIR
AVIS
Declaration of Conformity
We, ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20
82110 GERMERING,
GERMANY
GERMERING, GERMANY
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
I. MORI
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.

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Before Using Connections Other Information
Operations
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. Heed Warnings –All warnings on the
appliance and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions –All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture –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 should
be used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer.
6A. An appliance and cart
combination should
be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven
surfaces may cause
the appliance and cart
combination to
overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting –The appliance
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only
as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation –The appliance should be
situated so that its location or position does
not interfere with its proper ventilation. For
example, the appliance should not be
situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface
that may block the ventilation openings; or
if placed in a built-in installation, such as a
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the
flow of air through the ventilation openings,
there should be at least 5 cm (2 in.) of free
space behind the appliance.
9. Heat –The appliance should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources –The appliance should be
connected to a power supply only of the type
Important Safeguards
described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
11. Polarization –
If the appliance is provided with
a polarized plug having one blade wider than
the other, please read the following information:
The polarization of the plug is a safety feature.
The polarized plug will only fit the outlet one
way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
try reversing it. If there is still trouble, the user
should seek the services of a qualified electrician.
Under no circumstances should the user attempt
to defeat the polarization of the plug.
12. Power-Cord Protection –Power-supply
cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to the cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
13. Cleaning –The appliance should be cleaned
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
14. Nonuse Periods –The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.
15. Object and Liquid Entry –Care should be
taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are
not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
16. Damage Requiring Service –The appliance
should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has
been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen or liquid has been
spilled into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped or the
enclosure damaged.
17. Servicing –The user should not attempt to
service the appliance beyond that described in
the operating instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel.
18. Liquid Hazards –The appliance shall not
be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases shall
be placed on the appliance.
PORTABLE CART
WARNING
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Precautions
1. Recording Copyright
Recording of copyrighted material for other
than personal use is illegal without permission
of the copyright holder.
2. 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. Excessive heat and
moisture can lead to internal damage and
serious malfunctions (this also applies to
cassette tapes). The recommended ambient
temperature range is 5°C to 35°C.
•Avoid damp and dusty places and locations
prone to vibrations.
•Be extremely careful with the recording/
playback heads. Clean and demagnetize
them regularly, but under no circumstances
should magnets or other metals be used
anywhere near the heads.
•
This unit is extremely sensitive to magnetic
fields, so do not use near large speakers or
other devices which generate magnetic fields.
•Hum may even be induced by magnetic flux
leakage from the power transformer in
certain amplifiers. Therefore, this unit
should also be kept clear of the amplifier.
•Do not remove the cabinet case. If any of
the internal parts are handled, there is a
considerable danger of electric shock.
3. Cassettes to Avoid:
•Cassettes with poorly formed cases that
rattle during rewind and fast forward.
•Low cost cassettes with no guide roller or
pressure pad spring should never be used
for stereo.
•C-120 cassettes because the tape and the
coating are extremely thin, distortion levels
are high. Also, even a slight stretching of
the tape will make it susceptible to being
caught up in the pinch roller and capstan.
•Endless tapes, if used for a long period of
time, can overheat.
4. Care
From time to time you should wipe the front
and rear panels and the cabinet with a soft
cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in
a weak solution of mild detergent and water,
wring it out dry, and wipe off the dirt.
Following this, dry immediately with a clean
cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners,
alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths
since these could damage the finish or remove
the panel lettering.
5. Power
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST
TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.
The voltage of the available power supply
differs according to country or region. Be sure
that the power supply voltage of the area
where this unit will be used meets the required
voltage (e.g., AC230V 50Hz or AC120V 60Hz)
written on the rear panel.
For British Model
Replacement 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 the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of
this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
IMPORTANT
A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the
fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amperes and
that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the
body of the fuse.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT
OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A
DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE
CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE
SOCKET.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
For Canadian model
NOTE:
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH
CANADIAN ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized
plug:
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Modele pour les Canadien
REMARQUE:
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST
CONFORME ÀLA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS
ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE
DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE
DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
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Before Using Connections Other Information
Operations
Table of contents
Before Using
Checking the supplied accessories ............................................... Below
Connections
Connecting to the ONKYO Separate Collection Series components .... 6
Connecting to other components....................................................... 7
Operation
Playing a tape .................................................................................... 9
Recording ........................................................................................ 12
CD dubbing with ONKYO Separate Collection Series ........................ 16
CD/MD/CDR Synchro Recording with ONKYO Separate
Collection Series............................................................................... 20
Other Information
Handling cassette tapes/Maintenance............................................... 22
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 23
Specifications ................................................................................... 25
Index to parts and controls ............................................................... 26
Checking the supplied accessories
Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit.
•remote control cable ×1 •Audio connection cable ×2
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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 Tuner Amplifier R-801A.
The following ONKYO Separate Collection Series components are commercially available:
• C-701A ........ Compact Disc (CD) Player (Not available in U.S.A. and Canada)
• MD-101A ..... Minidisc (MD) Recorder (Not available in U.S.A., Canada and Europe)
• R-801A ......... TUNER AMPLIFIER (Not available in U.S.A. and Canada)
• CDR-201A .... Compact Disc (CD) Recorder (Not available in U.S.A. and Canada)
Note that the available components may vary according to the area.
Combination use of the unit with the above system components enables you to operate the
following convenient functions:
• Auto Power On
– You can turn on the amplifier by pressing the STANDBY/ON button on one of the system
components.
– You can turn on all the system components at the same time by pressing the STANDBY/ON
button on the amplifier.
You can turn off each component not in use independently afterwards.
• Direct Change
Press the following button on the component you want to operate to switch the amplifier’s input
selector automatically to that component:
– The play button on the K-501A.
• Remote Control Operation
All the system components can be operated using the remote controller supplied with the R-801A.
• Program Timer
You can operate timer playback and recording using the R-801A (refer to the Instruction Manual
of the R-801A).
• Sleep Timer
You can fall asleep to a music/radio program using the timer (refer to the Instruction Manual of
the R-801A).
• CD Dubbing
Simple CD dubbing with this unit is possible with the pressing of a single button (see page 16).
• CD/MD/CDR Synchro Recording
When using this unit to record a tape from the CD player, MD recorder or CD recorder, you can
start recording automatically (while the unit is in recording standby) at the same time as you start
playing a CD, MD or CDR (see page 20).
• MD/CDR Synchro Recording from this unit
When using the MD recorder or CD recorder to record a MD or CD from this unit, you can start
recording automatically at the same time as you start playing a tape.
Connecting the unit to R-801A
CD/DVD TAPE
OUT IN
IN
OUT IN OUT IN
MD CDR/PC
ANTENNA
AM
FM 75
REMOTE
CONTROL
SPEAKERS
L
R
L
R
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
RL
RL
CAUTION:
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
4 OHMS MIN.
/ SPEAKER
L
R
OUTPUT
INPUT
REMOTE
CONTROL
AC OUTLET
AC 230-240 V 50 Hz
UNSWITCHED
100
W MAX.
L
R
REMOTE
CONTROL
CD/DVD TAPE
OUT IN
IN
REMOTE
CONTROL
OUTPUT
INPUT
L
R
Supplied audio
connection cable
Supplied remote control cable
: Signal flow To the connector
on the other ONKYO component
K-501A R-801A
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Before Using Connections Other Information
Operation
L
R
REMOTE
CONTROL
AC OUTLET
AC 230-240 V 50 Hz
UNSWITCHED
100
W MAX.
OUTPUT
INPUT
Connecting to other components
Before connecting
•Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) until you have completed all the other
connections including the connections on the next page.
•On each pair of connectors, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right channel, and a
white connector (marked L) to the left channel. Connect white plugs of audio connection cables
to L connectors and connect red plugs of audio connection cables to R connectors .
•Insert the plug securely. If the connection is incomplete, noise or malfunction may result.
•Bundling an audio connection cable with the power cord or speaker cord may degrade the sound
quality.
•
To use the unit with the other ONKYO Separate Collection Series components, follow the connection
diagram in the R-801A instruction manual to connect the unit to the system.
Note:
The 230-240 V model is shown in the following illustrations.
Audio connection cable
To L connectors (White)
To R connectors (Red)
(White) To L connectors
(Red) To R connectors
Improper connection
Insert completely
To the AC OUTLET
(UNSWITCHED) connector
The AC power cord (mains lead)
of the other component can be
connected to this AC OUTLET
connector.
Red
(to R)
White
(to L)
Supplied
audio
connection
cable
White
(to L)
Red
(to R)
To the TAPE
OUTPUT (REC) jacks
To the TAPE
INPUT (PLAY) jacks
Amplifier
To the connector on the other
ONKYO component (See next page.)
To a wall outlet (the mains)
(See next page.)
AC power cord (mains lead)
Other component
: Signal flow
Note on the AC OUTLET
connector
The shape, number, or total
capacity of the AC outlets
may differ depending on the
area where the unit is
purchased.
Capacity is
100 watts.
230-240 V, 50 Hz and
220-230 V, 50/60 Hz
models
Capacity is
120 watts.
120 V, 60 Hz models
Supplied remote
control cable
Red
(to R)
White
(to L)
White
(to L)
Red
(to R)
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STANDBY / ON
STANDBY
FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR
BC
ALBUM
CD DUBBING
K
-
501
A
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK
CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM
L
R
OUTPUT
INPUT
REMOTE
CONTROL
AC OUTLET
AC 230-240 V 50 Hz
UNSWITCHED
100
W MAX.
Connecting to other components (continued)
Connecting the connectors
If you are using other ONKYO components equipped with connectors, you can control these
components using the amplifier’s remote controller.
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.
•The hookups on the previous page are necessary independently of the system hookups.
The illustration below is an example of a hookup. With these hookups, you can operate the CD
Synchro Recording; when recording a tape with this unit from the CD player, you can start recording
automatically (while the unit is in recording standby) at the same time as you play the CD (see “CD
Synchro Recording”on page 14).
For CD Synchro Recording, at least the unit, amplifier, and CD player must be connected with the
connectors.
Note
If you connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to the AC outlet of another component, the component’s
AC power cord (mains lead) must be connected to the wall outlet (the mains) to supply power to the unit.
If the component has a main power switch, it must be set to On.
Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (the mains)
The STANDBY indicator
lights
AC power cord
(mains lead)
Supplied remote
control cable
remote control
cable (optional)
remote control
cable (optional)
REMOTE
CONTROL
Tuner
Amplifier
This unit
(K-501A)
CD player
Note
An remote control
cable equipped with a
1/8 in. (3.5mm)
diameter miniature two-
conductor phone plug is
included with this unit
and with every compact
disc player and tuner
that bears the mark.
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Before Using Connections Other Information
Operation
Playing a tape
Operation
(This remote controller is
supplied with R-801A.)
1Insert a recorded cassette in the
cassette slot with the tape side
facing to the left.
The unit turns on automatically if it is in
standby. (The STANDBY indicator goes
off, then the TAPE IN indicator lights.)
2Press DOLBY NR until the proper
indicator of the Dolby NR mode
lights, matching the mode the
tape is recorded in.
The indicators light in the following order:
B
(Dolby B NR)
C
(Dolby C NR)
The indicator goes off.
STANDBY/ON
Note
The tape side of
the cassette must
face to the left.
Never insert it in
any other
direction.
3Press REV MODE (or REPEAT) to
select the reverse mode.
Each press turns (the REV MODE
indicator) on or off.
• When is lit (Auto reverse mode)
The unit plays both sides of the tape
eight times and stops.
• When goes off (One-way mode)
The unit will stop playing when the
playing side of the tape reaches its end.
4Press to start playback (or
to play the reverse side).
Note
No sound is reproduced while the unit is rotating
the playing head for reverse side playback.
To stop playback
Press . (Press this button to stop whatever the
tape operation is.)
To eject the cassette.
Press .
Cassette slot
STANDBY
indicator
REPEAT
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-466S
STANDBY/ON
TAPE
TAPE REW TAPE FF
SLEEP TIMER ENTER
CLOCK
MODE
CLEAR
SCROLL
CDR/PC
CD/DVD MD FM AM
ACOUSTIC
PRESENCE
INPUT SELECTOR
TAPE
CDR
CD/DVD
MD
V
O
L
U
M
E
MUTING
78
9
10/0
4
56
23
1
--/---
UP
DOWN
DOLBY NR
REV MODE
or
(Continued on the next page)
REV MODE
DOLBY NR
TAPE IN indicator
STANDBY / ON
STANDBY
FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR
BC
ALBUM
CD DUBBING
K
-
501
A
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK
CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM
STANDBY / ON
STANDBY
FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR
BC
ALBUM
CD DUBBING
K
-
501
A
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK
CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM
REPEAT
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STANDBY / ON
STANDBY
FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR
BC
ALBUM
CD DUBBING
K
-
501
A
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK
CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM
(The remote controller is
supplied with R-801A)
Playing a tape (continued)
Starting playback in other ways
– One-touch playback
Press to start playback (or to play the
reverse side) after step 1on the previous page,
then playback will start.
If the cassette is already in the unit
Simply press to start playback (or to play
the reverse side).
• The unit turns on automatically if it is in
standby.
• If the unit is connected to the R-801A with
the connectors, both the unit and R-801A
turn on automatically.
Fast-forwarding the tape
When the following
PLAY indicator is lit
Rewinding the tape
When the following
PLAY indicator is lit
While the tape is
stopped, press
(or TAPE FF)
(or TAPE REW)
While the tape is
stopped, press
(or TAPE REW)
(or TAPE FF)
REPEAT
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-466S
STANDBY/ON
TAPE
TAPE REW TAPE FF
SLEEP TIMER ENTER
CLOCK
MODE
CLEAR
SCROLL
CDR/PC
CD/DVD MD FM AM
ACOUSTIC
PRESENCE
INPUT SELECTOR
TAPE
CDR
CD/DVD
MD
V
O
L
U
M
E
MUTING
78
9
10/0
4
56
23
1
--/---
UP
DOWN
About Automatic Tape Type
Detection
The unit automatically detects the type of the
cassette, NORMAL (TYPE I), HIGH (TYPE II), or
METAL TAPE (TYPE IV), and conforms to the tape
type. The unit identifies the tape type by means
of the detection holes of the cassette (see the
illustration in “Preventing an accidental
recording” on page 15).
Notes
• Automatic Tape Type Detection doesn’t operate,
if:
– one or both of the detection holes are covered
(e.g. with adhesive tape), or
– the cassette doesn’t meet this tape standard.
TAPE FF
TAPE REW
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Before Using Connections Other Information
Operation
STANDBY / ON
STANDBY
FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR
BC
ALBUM
CD DUBBING
K
-
501A
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK
CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM
(The remote controller is
supplied with R-801A.)
Skipping to the track you want to
listen to during playback – Skip Play
Playing the currently-playing track
from the beginning
When the following
PLAY indicator is lit
Notes
•If you press (or TAPE FF) or (or
TAPE REW) during playback, the unit will go to
the beginning of the track by locating the blank
section between tracks. The PLAY indicator
flashes in the direction in which the tape is
running while the unit is locating the beginning
of the track after the button is pressed.
•To fast forward, press (or TAPE FF) again
while the unit is locating the beginning of the
track. To rewind, press (or TAPE REW).
•The unit recognizes the position of the track
from the current one by blank sections between
tracks. Therefore, it may not operate properly, if:
–the blank section between the tracks is too
short,
–the music is intermittent, or the recording is
not music (e.g. narration),
–the blank section is filled with excessive noise,
or
–a small sound suddenly follows a loud sound
(in this case, the unit might recognize the small
sound section as blank by mistake).
During playback,
press
(or TAPE REW)
(or TAPE FF)
Skipping to the next track during
playback
When the following
PLAY indicator is lit
During playback,
press
(or TAPE FF)
(or TAPE REW)
REPEAT
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-466S
STANDBY/ON
TAPE
TAPE REW TAPE FF
SLEEP TIMER ENTER
CLOCK
MODE
CLEAR
SCROLL
CDR/PC
CD/DVD MD FM AM
ACOUSTIC
PRESENCE
INPUT SELECTOR
TAPE
CDR
CD/DVD
MD
V
O
L
U
M
E
MUTING
78
9
10/0
4
56
23
1
--/---
UP
DOWN
TAPE FF
TAPE REW
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STANDBY / ON
STANDBY
FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR
BC
ALBUM
CD DUBBING
K
-
501A
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK
CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM
Recording
•When goes off (One-way mode)
The unit stops after recording one side
of the tape.
4Prepare the source component
you want to record from.
•Tuner
Tune into the station you want to record.
•CD player/MD recorder/CD recorder
Insert a CD (MD) into the CD player/CD
recorder (MD recorder).
•Cassette tape deck/DAT
Insert a recorded cassette into the
cassette tape deck or DAT.
5Select the component you
prepared in the above step with
the input selector on the
amplifier.
6Press to put the unit in
recording pause.
The REC indicator around the button
lights.
Before starting
The shadowed steps are operations with the
other components.
1Press STANDYBY/ON, if the unit
is not turned on.
2Insert a cassette with its erasure
prevention tabs in place,
following step 1in “Playing a
tape” on page 9.
See “Preventing an accidental recording”
on page 15.
3Press REV MODE (or REPEAT) to
select the reverse mode.
Each press turns (the REV MODE
indicator) on or off.
•When is lit (Auto reverse mode)
The unit records both sides of the tape
and stops.
Note
If you start recording on the reverse side of
the tape in step 10, the unit will record only
the reverse side and then stop, even if the
reverse mode is set to the Auto reverse
mode.
STANDBY/ON
REV MODE
STANDBY / ON
REV MODE
REPEAT
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-466S
STANDBY/ON
TAPE
TAPE REW TAPE FF
SLEEP TIMER ENTER
CLOCK
MODE
CLEAR
SCROLL
CDR/PC
CD/DVD MD FM AM
ACOUSTIC
PRESENCE
INPUT SELECTOR
TAPE
CDR
CD/DVD
MD
V
O
L
U
M
E
MUTING
78
9
10/0
4
56
23
1
--/---
UP
DOWN
(The remote controller is
supplied with R-801A.)
REPEAT
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Operation
STANDBY / ON
STANDBY
FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR
BC
ALBUM
CD DUBBING
K
-
501A
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK
CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM
7Press DOLBY NR until the
indicator of the Dolby NR mode
you want to record with lights.
See “Dolby Noise Reduction Systems”on
page 15 for Dolby NR mode information.
The indicators light in the following order:
B
(Dolby B NR)
C
(Dolby C NR)
The indicator goes off.
8Set the source component to
start playing at the point you
want to start recording from.
9Press to start recording (or
to record on the reverse side).
The PLAY indicator becomes brighter.
Let the tape run for a while if you are
starting recording from the beginning of
the tape. This is because no sound will be
recorded on the leader.
(The remote controller is
supplied with R-801A.)
DOLBY NR
DOLBY NR
or
10
Start playing the source.
To stop recording
Press .
The REC indicator around the button goes off.
(Continued on the next page)
or
REPEAT
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-466S
STANDBY/ON
TAPE
TAPE REW TAPE FF
SLEEP TIMER ENTER
CLOCK
MODE
CLEAR
SCROLL
CDR/PC
CD/DVD MD FM AM
ACOUSTIC
PRESENCE
INPUT SELECTOR
TAPE
CDR
CD/DVD
MD
V
O
L
U
M
E
MUTING
78
9
10/0
4
56
23
1
--/---
UP
DOWN
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STANDBY / ON
STANDBY
FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR
BC
ALBUM
CD DUBBING
K
-
501
A
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK
CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM
Inserting a blank section
between tracks –Auto Space
To use Skip Play on page 11, there must be
sufficient blank sections between tracks. If the
recording source doesn’t have enough blank
sections between tracks, or if you are recording
from various sources onto one tape, you need to
make proper blank sections between tracks.
1While recording or recording
pause, press at the point when
one track has finished.
Pause the playing source at the
same time.
After the unit has completed making a
blank section of about five seconds, it
enters recording pause automatically.
2Press or (the button
corresponds to the indicator
lighted) to restart recording.
Restart playing the source at the
same time.
To make the blank section less than five
seconds
Press to enter the unit into recording pause,
before five seconds elapse after you press in
step 1above.
(The remote controller is
supplied R-801A.)
To make the blank section longer than
five seconds
Press and hold in step 1above until the
desired time has elapsed. The unit enters
recording pause immediately after you release
the button.
CD Synchro Recording
The hookups are necessary for these
operations. See “Connecting to the
connectors”on page 8.
Operations
The operations for CD Synchro Recording are
almost the same as the recording operations
starting from page 12.
The differences are follows:
•Skip step 9and go to step 10.
When you start playing the CD in step 10, CD
recording will start at the same time.
•Recording starts in the direction retained in
the unit memory in step 9. If the tape side you
want to record on doesn’t match the tape
transport direction, press and hold , then
press or to change the starting
direction in step 6. The REC and PLAY
indicators light.
To interrupt CD Synchro Recording
•If you press on the CD player to stop the CD,
the unit will stop recording and enter recording
pause. The REC indicator goes off.
Recording (continued)
REPEAT
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-466S
STANDBY/ON
TAPE
TAPE REW TAPE FF
SLEEP TIMER ENTER
CLOCK
MODE
CLEAR
SCROLL
CDR/PC
CD/DVD MD FM AM
ACOUSTIC
PRESENCE
INPUT SELECTOR
TAPE
CDR
CD/DVD
MD
V
O
L
U
M
E
MUTING
78
9
10/0
4
56
23
1
--/---
UP
DOWN
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Operation
Note
If you press , the unit will stop recording, but the
CD player will continue playing. If you press on
the C-701A before pressing on the unit, the unit
will enter recording pause.
Additional information for recording
Dolby Noise Reduction Systems
Dolby NR (Noise Reduction) systems are to
reduce background hiss noise on the tape, and
applied to all types of cassettes.
This unit is equipped with the Dolby B NR and
Dolby C NR systems.
•Dolby B NR is most commonly applied to
commercially available stereo cassette tape
decks.
•Dolby C NR was further developed from Dolby
B NR to satisfy the demand for wider dynamic
range sound reproduction, and is more
effective in reducing tape noise than Dolby B
NR.
It is recommended that a note be made on the
cassette label as to which Dolby NR mode the
tape was recorded in, since the tape must be
played in the same Dolby NR mode.
Dolby HX Pro System
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. With this system, even music sources
consisting mostly of high frequency sounds can
be recorded in good condition because the
dynamic range in higher frequencies can be
expanded.
The system operates while recording regardless
of the Dolby NR mode setting.
Preventing an accidental recording
aCassettes have two erasure prevention tabs;
one is for side A and the other is for side B
as you see in the illustration below. By
removing one or both of the tabs, you can
prevent accidental recording over the
recorded tape.
bAfter you remove the erasure prevention
tabs, you can cover them with adhesive tape
for recording. When you do this, avoid
covering the tape type detection holes (see
“About Automatic Tape Type Detection”on
page 10).
b
a
a
Tab for side A
Tab for side B
Detection holes for high
position cassettes
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DISPLAY
R
-
801A
STANDBY / ON
STANDBY
INPUT
ACOUSTIC
PRESENCE
TUNING
MEMORY FM MODE
CLEAR
PHONES
TUNER AMPLIFIER
VOLUME
The unit must be connected to R-801A (Tuner
Amplifier) and C-701A (CD Player) for these
operations. (See “Connecting to the ONKYO
Separate Collection Series components”on
page 6.)
For CD dubbing, the following two modes are
provided:
•ALBUM (Album dubbing)
If a track is not completely recorded because
the end of the tape was reached during CD
dubbing, the unit will rewind the tape to the
beginning of the incompletely recorded track
and erase it. If the unit is in the Auto reverse
mode, it will continue recording on the other
side of the tape starting from the erased
track.
•FADE OUT (Fade out dubbing)
If a track is not completely recorded because
the end of the tape was reached during CD
dubbing, the unit will fade it out. If the unit is
in the Auto reverse mode, it will continue
recording on the other side of the tape
starting from the beginning of the track that
was faded out.
Before starting
The shadowed steps are the operations with the
CD player or amplifier.
1Press STANDYBY/ON on the
amplifier, if the unit is not
turned on.
All the system components will be turned
on.
2Insert a cassette with its erasure
prevention tabs in place,
following step 1in “Playing a
tape”on page 9.
See “Preventing an accidental recording”
on page 15.
Be sure to lay the recording side of the
cassette face up.
3Press REV MODE to select the
reverse mode.
Each press turns (the REV MODE
indicator) on or off.
•When is lit (Auto reverse mode)
The unit records both sides of the tape
and stops.
K-501A (This unit) R-801A ( Tuner Amplifier)
REV MODE STANDBY/ON
Recording direction
Recording direction
12
45
3
53
3
Will be erased
Will be erased
CD dubbing with ONKYO Separate Collection Series
Recording direction
Recording direction
1
43
5
3
5
23
Will be faded out
Will be faded out
STANDBY / ON
STANDBY
FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR
BC
ALBUM
CD DUBBING
K
-
501
A
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK
CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM
STANDBY / ON
REV MODE
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Operation
•When goes off (One-way mode)
The unit stops after recording the
forwarding side of the tape.
4Insert a CD into the CD player.
5Press DOLBY NR until the
indicator of the Dolby NR mode
you want to record with lights.
See “Dolby Noise Reduction Systems”on
page 15 for Dolby NR mode information.
The indicators light in the following order:
B
(Dolby B NR)
C
(Dolby C NR)
The indicator goes off.
6Press CD DUBBING ALBUM for
Album dubbing or CD DUBBING
FADE for Fade out dubbing.
The CD DUBBING ALBUM or CD DUBBING
FADE indicator around the each buttons
lights.
•When CD DUBBING ALBUM or CD
DUBBING FADE is pressed, the unit
adjusts the recording level to its
optimum level and starts to rewind the
tape. To avoid the leader (the
transparent section at both ends of the
tape where no sound can be recorded),
the unit makes a blank section 10
seconds long at the beginning of both
A and B sides. Do not press any button
until the unit or C-701A has completed
this operation.
•The PLAY indicator flashes while the
unit is making the blank section and
lights when it starts recording.
Note
•If the CD or tape is not inserted correctly or all
operations on the unit and C-701A have not
stopped, the CD DUBBING ALBUM or CD
DUBBING FADE indicator flashes and recording
will not begin.
•If a track is too long to fit on one side of the
tape, it will continue to be recorded from side A
onto side B without being erased.
•Fade out may not be completed if the leader is
encountered.
•No sound will be recorded if less than about 30
seconds remains on the end of the tape.
To stop CD dubbing
Press on the unit or CD player.
K-501A (This unit) C-701A (CD player)
FADEALBUM
CD DUBBING
DOLBY NR
STANDBY / ON
STANDBY
FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR
BC
ALBUM
CD DUBBING
K
-
501A
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK
CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM
CD DUBBING ALBUM/FADE
DOLBY NR
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
DISPLAY
C
-
701A
STANDBY / ON
STANDBY
(Continued on the next page)
FADE
CD DUBBING
ALBUM
ONKYO
CD PLAYER
CD PLAYER
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K-501A (This unit)
Dubbing from more than two CDs
continuously –Continuous Dubbing
Before starting
The shadowed steps are operations with the CD
player or amplifier.
1Follow steps 1to 6starting from
page 16.
2Press on the unit or CD player,
at the point when the track you
are dubbing is finished.
CD dubbing stops.
Note
Do not touch any buttons on the unit after CD
dubbing stops, otherwise Continuous Dubbing
will be cancelled.
3Replace the CD with the next
one.
C-701A (CD player)
4Press CD DUBBING ALBUM for
Album dubbing or CD DUBBING
FADE for Fade out dubbing.
The unit makes a blank section of about 5
seconds and starts dubbing without
rewinding the tape.
CD dubbing with ONKYO Separate Collection Series (continued)
FADEALBUM
CD DUBBING
STANDBY / ON
STANDBY
FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR
BC
ALBUM
CD DUBBING
K
-
501A
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK
CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM
CD DUBBING ALBUM/FADE
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
DISPLAY
C
-
701
A
STANDBY / ON
STANDBY
ONKYO
CD PLAYER
CD PLAYER
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Before Using Connections Other Information
Operation
STANDBY / ON
STANDBY
FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR
BC
ALBUM
CD DUBBING
K
-
501
A
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK
CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM
K-501A (This unit)
Starting dubbing CD without
rewinding the tape
1Follow steps 1to 5starting from
page 16.
2Press .
The REC indicator around the button
lights.
The unit is set to recording pause.
To change the recording direction
Press or while pressing .
3Press CD DUBBING ALBUM for
Album dubbing or CD DUBBING
FADE for Fade out dubbing.
The CD DUBBING ALBUM or CD DUBBING
FADE indicator around the each buttons
lights.
The unit makes a blank section of about 5
seconds and starts dubbing without
rewinding the tape.
FADEALBUM
CD DUBBING
CD DUBBING ALBUM/FADE
FADE
CD DUBBING
ALBUM
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K-501A (This unit)
3Press REV MODE to select the
reverse mode.
Each press turns (the REV MODE
indicator) on or off.
• When is lit (Auto reverse mode)
The unit records both sides of the tape
and stops.
• When goes off (One-way mode)
The unit stops after recording one side
of the tape.
4Insert a CD (MD) into the CD
player or CD recorder (MD
recorder), and start playing for
recording adjustment.
e.g. Insert a CD into the CD player.
Before starting
The shadowed steps are operations with the CD
player, MD recorder, CD recorder, or amplifier.
The unit must be connected to R-801A, and C-
701A (CD Player), MD-101A (MD recorder) or
CDR-201A (CD recorder) for these operations.
(See “Connecting to the ONKYO Separate
Collection Series components” on page 6.)
1Press STANDYBY/ON on the
amplifier, if the unit is not
turned on.
All the system components will be turned
on.
2Insert a cassette with its erasure
prevention tabs in place,
following step 1in “Playing a
tape” on page 9.
See “Preventing an accidental recording”
on page 15.
Note
If you start recording the tape from the
beginning, wind the tape slightly forward with
a pencil (see page 22 for illustration) before
inserting the cassette. This is because the
sound cannot be recorded on the leader.
C-701A (CD player) is used
for the illustration example.
REV MODE
CD/MD/CDR Synchro Recording with ONKYO Separate Collection Series
STANDBY / ON
STANDBY
FADEREV MODEDOLBY NR
BC
ALBUM
CD DUBBING
K
-
501A
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK
CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM
STANDBY / ON
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
DISPLAY
C
-
701A
STANDBY / ON
STANDBY
REV MODE
ONKYO
CD PLAYER
CD PLAYER
DOLBY NR
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