Onkyo K-611 User manual
ONKYO.
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ONKY
-00682
K-611
Stereo
Cassette
Tape
Deck
Instruction
Manual
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3HEAD
DUAL
CAPSTAN
Th
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n
k
yo
u
for
your
purchase
of
the
Onkyo
K-611
Cassette
Tape
Deck.
Please
read
this
manual
thoroughly
before
making
connections
and
turning
power
on.
Follow
these
in-
structions
to
obtain
optimum
performance
and
maximum
listen-
ing
enjoyment
from
your
new
K-611.
Please
retain
this
manual
for
future
reference.
Features
a
Three-Motor,
Closed-Loop
Dual
Capstan
Drive
A
3-motor
system
lets
each
motor
be
optimized
for
specific
tasks,
giving
you
higher
performance
and
longer-lasting
reliability.
They
prevent
reel
motion
irregularities
from
reach-
ing
the
head
area
and
virtually
eliminate
audible
wavering,
commonly
known
as
wow
&
flutter.
The
closed-loop
system
applies
exactly
the
right
amount
of
tape
tension
for
optimum
tape-to-head
contact
and
more
accurate
tape
speed.
a
Discrete,
3-Head
Design
with
PC-OCC
Wire-Head
Windings
Separate
heads,
one
optimized
for
recording
and
the
other
designed
for
playback
(all
decks
must
use
a
separate
erase
head),
yield
the
widest
frequency
response.
They
also
allow
you
to
monitor
the
tape
as
it’s
being
recorded,
and
thus
make
any
needed
corrections
immediately.
The
PC-OCC
(pure
cop-
per
by
Ohno
continuous
casting)
heads
give
you
the
highest
purity
possible,
optimizing
high-frequency
recording
and
playback
performance.
u
AI
Real-Time
Counter
The
4-digit
AI
real-time
counter
shows
in
minutes
and
seconds
the
elapsed
time
or
remaining
time
of
your
cassette,
simplifying
dubbing
and
other
editing
operations.
a
Multiplex
Filter
with
ON/OFF
Switch
The
switchable
MPX
filter
assures
you
of
proper
Dolby
opera-
tion
when
you
record
FM
multiplex
stereo
broadcasts,
and
op-
timum
sound
quality
when
recording
anything
else.
Dolby
HX
Pro
headroom
extension
system
Power-glide
loading
(via
remote
or
front
panel)
Auto-tape
selector
Auto
space
&
rec
mute
Skip
function
CD
synchro
recording
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.
WARNING
“TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOIS-
TURE.”
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.”
e
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.
e
Sur
les
modéles
don’t
la
fiche
est
polarisée
ATTENTION:
POUR
EVITER
LES
CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE
LA
LAME
LA
PLUS
LARGE
DE
LA
FICHE
DANS
LA
BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE
DE
LA
PRISE
ET
POUSSER
JUSQ’AU
FOND.
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
colored
in
accordance
with
the
following
code:
Blue:
Neutral
Brown:
Live
As
the
colors
of
the
wires
in
the
mains
lead
of
this unit
may
not
correspond
with
the
colored
markings
identifying
the
terminals
in
your
plug,
proceed
as
follows:
The
wire
which
is
colored
blue
must
be
connected
to
the
terminal
which
is
marked
with
the
letter
N
or
colored
black.
The
wire
which
is
colored
brown
must
be
connected
to
the
ter-
minal
which
is
marked
with
the
letter
L
or
colored
red.
87/308/EEC.
Supplied
accessories
1
Remote
control
cable
2
Audio
connection
cable
‘This
apparatus
complies
with
re
CAUTION
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
jecome,
[eh
ame)
1
4,
|
The
lightning
flash
with
arrowhead
syrnbol,
within
an
equilateral
triangle,
is
intended
to
aj
ert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
uninsulated
‘‘dangerous
voltage’’
within
the
product’s
enclosure
that
may
be
of
sufficient
magnitude
to
constitule
a
risk
of
electric
shock
to
persons.
e
The
exclamation
point
within
an
equilmteral
tri-
angle
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
important
operating
and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in
the
literature
accompany
ing
the
ap-
pliance.
Important
Safeguards
1.
2.
6A.
7.
10.
11.
12
.
13.
14,
15,
16.
17,
Read
Instructions
—
All
the
safety
and
operating
instructions
should
be
read
before
the
appliance
is
operated.
Retain
Instructions
—
The
safety
and
operating
instructions
should
be
retained
for
future
reference.
.
Heed
Warnings
—
Al!
warnings
on
the
appliance
and
in
the
operat-
ing
instructions
should
be
adhered
to.
Follow
Instructions
—
All
operating
and
use
instructions
should
be
followed.
Water
and
Moisture
—
The
appliance
should
not
be
used
near
water
—
for
example,
near
a
bathtub,
washbowl,
kitchen
sink,
laundry
tub,
ina
wet
basement,
or
near
a
swimming
pool,
and
the
like.
Carts
and
Stands
—
The
appliance
should
be
used
only
with
a
cart
or
stand
that
is
recommended
by
the
manufacturer.
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.
porRTABLE
CART
WARNING
a
lArs
~aeie
Wall
or
Ceiling
Mounting
—
The
appliance
should
be
mounted
toa
wall
or
ceiling
only
as
recommended
by
the
manufacturer.
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
sur-
face
that
may
block
the
ventilation
openings;
or,
placed
in
a
built-in
installation,
such
as
a
bookcase
or
cabinet
that
may
impede
the
flow
of
air
through
the
ventilation
openings.
Heat
—
The
appliance
should
be
situated
away
from
heat
sources
such
as
radiators,
heat
registers,
stoves,
or
other
appliances
(including
amplifiers)
that
produce
heat.
Power
Sources
—
The
appliance
should
be
connected
to
a
power
supply
only
of
the
type
described
in
the
operating
instructions
or
as
marked
on
the
appliance.
Polarization—
If
the
appliace
is
provided
with
a
polarized
plug
having
one
blade
wider
than
the
other,
please
read
the
following
infor-
mation:
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.
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
ap-
pliance.
Cleaning
—
The
appliance
should
be
cleaned
only
as
recommended
by
the
manufacturer.
Nonuse
Periods
—
The
power
cord
of
the
appliance
should
be
un-
plugged
from
the
outlet
when
left
unused
for
a
long
period
of
time.
Object
and
Liquid
Entry
—
Care
should
be
taken
so
that
objects
do
not
fall
and
liquids
are
not
spilled
into
the
enclosure
through
open-
ings.
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.
Servicing
—
The
user
should
not
attempt
to
service
the
appliance
beyond
that
described
in
the
operating
instructions.
All
other
servic-
ing
should
be
referred
to
qualified
service
personnel.
Precautions
1.
Warranty
Card
The
serial
number
is
written
on
the
rear
panel
of
this
unit.
(Copy
the
serial
number
and
model
number
onto
your
warranty
card
and
keep
it
in
a
safe
place.)
2.
Recording
Copyright
Recording
of
copyrighted
material
for
other
than
personal
use
is
illegal
without
permission
of
the
copyright
holder.
3.
e
Deck
Location
Do
not
use
or
leave
in
direct
sunlight
or
in
other
places
sub-
ject
to
high
temperature
and
humidity.
The
unit
should
also
not
be
left
in
potentially
hot
places
such
as
near
heating
ap-
pliances.
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
vibra-
tions.
Be
extremely
careful
with
the
recording/playback
heads.
Clean
and
demagnetize
them
regularly,
but
under
no
circum-
stances
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
mag-
netic
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.
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
areex-
tremely
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.
Power
WARNING
BEFORE
PLUGGING
IN
THE
UNIT
FOR
THE
FIRST
TIME,
READ
THE
FOLLOWING
SECTION
CAREFULLY.
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Some
models
are
designed
for
use
only
with
the
power
supply
voltage
of
the
region
where
they
are
sold.
U.K.
and
Australian
models:
AC
240V,
50Hz
European
models:
AC
230V,
50Hz
U.S.A.
and
Canadian
models:
AC
120V,
60Hz
Worldwide
models:
AC
120 and
220V
switchable,
50/60Hz
e
Voltage
Selector
(Rear
Panel)
Worldwide
models
are
equipped
with
a
voltage
selector
to
conform
with
local
power
supplies.
Be
sure
to
set
this
switch
to
match
the
power
supply
in
your
area
before
plug-
ging
in
the
unit
(See
"Setting
the
Voltage
Selector
[World
wide
Models
Only]",
P.
5).
Models
without
a
voltage
selec-
tor
can
only
be
used
in
areas
where
the
power
supply
volt-
age
is
the
same
as
that
of
the
unit.
Control
Positions
and
Names
“>
If
there
is
a
protective
film
on
the
surface
of
the
display,
which
is
making
it
difficult
to
read
the
display,
remove
it.
For
more
information
about
a
button
or
con-
trol,
turn
to
the
page
number
listed
in
square
brackets
[_
].
5
BALANCE
4
6
REC
LEVEL
3
4
OPEN/CLOSE
7
«
:
2
POWER
:
1
STAND-BY
1
STAND-BY
Indicator
[5]
2
POWER
Button
[5]
3
OPEN/CLOSE
Button
[6]
»
4
Cassette
Holder
.
5
BALANCE
Knob
[11]
-
6
Recording
Level
Control
Knob
[11]
7
Rewind
Button
[7]
8
Stop
Button
[6]
9
Play
Button
[6]
10
Fast
Forward
Button
[7]
;
11
TAPE
IN
Indicator
[6]
SS
_
12
AUTO
TAPE
SIZE
Indicator
[9]
©
13
RESET
Button
[8]
HEAD
DUAL
CAPSTAN
14
REMAIN/ELAPSED
Time
11
TAPE
IN
20MONITOR
_
Button
[8,
9]
12
AUTO
TAPE
SIZE
19MPXFILTER
15
TAPE
SIZE
Button
[8,9]
13
RESET
18D0LBYNR/
16
AUTO
SPACE
Button
[12]
14
REMAIN/ELAPSED
17
REC/PAUSE
bas
1STAPESIZE
16AOTO
SPACE
p
AU
REGE
SUSE
puren
lt
18
DOLBY
NR
Button
[6,
10,
11]
19
MPX
Filter
Switch
[11]
20
MONITOR
Switch
[12]
a
Play
Indicator
b
Pause
Indicator
c
Recording
Indicator
d
Real
Time
Counter
e
Peak
Level
Indicator
{LINE
IN
2
LINE
OUT
3
VOLTAGE
(REC)
(PLAY)
SELECTOR
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
po
act
29
AVIS:
RISQUE
DE
GHOC
ELEPTRIQUE
NE
PAS
CWVRIR
1
Line
in
Jack
[5]
2
Line
out
Jack
[5]
3
Voltage
Selector
[5]
4
Remote
Control
Jacks
[!
3]
5
AC
Outlets
[5]
6
Power
Supply
Cord
[5]
4
fRIREMOTE
6
CONTROL
5
AC
OUTLET
Setting
the
Voltage
Selector
woriswise
models
oniy)
Models
without
a
voltage
selector
can
only
used
in
areas
where
the
power
supply
is
the
same
as
that
of
the
cassette
deck.
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Re
a
ram
a
I
gS
NS
AER
UG
SUSI
SESS
TEP
BOAT
EET
1.
Determine
the
proper
voltage
for
your
area:
220V
or
120V.
2.
If
the
preset
voltage
is
not
proper
for
your
area,
insert
a
screwdriver
into
the
groove
in
the
switch.
Slide
the
switch
all
the
way
to
the
right
(120V)
or
to
the
left
(220V),
whichever
is
apropriate.
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
cara
se
aie
Making
System
Connections
@
Do
not
plug
in
the
power
cord
until
all
connections
have been
made.
@
Oneach
pair
of
input
or
output
jacks,
the
lower
jack
(marked
R)
corresponds
to
the
right
channel,
and
the
upper
jack
(marked
L)
to
the
left
channel.
Also
refer
to
the
amplifier’s
instruction
manual
for
further
information
on
connections.
ELSE
RANE
ART
See
I
RSE
ES
SRE
ae
ME
URES
A
ae
ES
.
Connect
the
tape
deck
LINE
IN
jacks
to
the
_
TAPE
REC
jacks
on
the
rear
panel
of
the
.
amplifier
and
the
tape
deck
LINE
OUT
i
jacks
to
the
amplifier
TAPE
PLAY
jacks.
©
Also
refer
to
the
amplifier’s
instruction
-
manual
for
further
information
on
connec-
tions.
{REC)
(PLAY)
The
power
cords
of
other
components
may
:
be
plugged
into
these
outlets.
Their
maxi-
mum
capacity
is
100
watts.
Power
Connections
ee
:
¥
ene
SES
a
ee
eh
ete
"Switching
Power
On
“aN
ROMER
-
1.
Plug
the
AC
power
cord
into
a
wal
out-
:
let.
The
STAND-BY
indicator
lights.
LJ
_
2.
Press
the
POWER
button.
The
SLTAND-
=a
fe
Naas
__
BY
indicator
goes
out
and
the
display
2
STAND
EY
:
illuminates.
e
Pressing
the
POWER
or
OPEN/CLOSE
button
when
the
unit
is
in
standby
status
will
also
cause
thre
dis-
play
to
illuminate.
e
Ifthe
tape
deck
is
plugged
into
the
amplifier’s
AC
outlet,
the
amplifier’s
AC
power
cord
must
be
pluggedisto
a
wall
outlet
and
its
power
switched
on
before
the
tape
deck
will
operate,
POWER
To
Play
a
Tape
ODD
®@
©
@
Open
the
cassette
holder.
®
Insert
a
cassette.
e
The
portion
of
the
cassette
where
the
tape
is
exposed
sholud
be
facing
downward
and
the
side
on
which
you
wish
to
play
facing
outward.
®
Close
the
cassette
holder.
®
Set
the
Dolby
NR
switch
to
the
proper
position.
Set
the
switch
to
the
B
position
if
the
—_
==
:
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c
Loe
|
:
q
cassette
to
be
played
was
recorded
fan
ooh
:
\
(
___using
Dolby
B
NR.
Use
the
C
position
&
OPEN/CLOSE
if
the
cassette
was
recorded
using
2
Dolby
C
NR.
|
®
Start
Play
The
auto-stop
mechanism
will
auto-
:
matically
stop
tape
transport
if
a
tape
is
>
:
played
through
to
the
end.
play
will
begin
at
once.
@
When
a
cassette
with
the
erasure
prevention
tabs
broken
off
(refer
to
page
14,
‘‘Handling
Cassette
Tapes’’
for
details)
or
a
commercially
produced
pre-recorded
tape
is
loaded
and
the
cas-
sette
pushed
lightly,
the
play
indicator
8)
2
@
If
the
Play
button
is
pressed
after
insert-
;
S
OPEN/CLOSE.
TAPEIN,
:
ing
a
cassette
into
the
holder,
the
cas-
:
©
50
sette
door
will
close
automatically
and
DOLBY
NR
CH)
flashes
on
and
off
and
then
play
begins
(1)
automatically.
This
capability
is
called
o--
the
Auto
Play
function.
If
the
cassette
door
is
left
open
for
more
than
ap-
proximately
five
minutes,
it
closes
auto-
matically.
In
this
case
the
Auto
Play
function
does
not
operate
_
Automatic
Tape
SelectionSystem
This
deck
automatically
detects
the
type
of
cassette
in
the
cassette
holder
and
sets
the
bias
and
equalization
to
the
correct
settings.
Tape
selection
is
performed
by
detecting
the
presence
or
absence
of
identification
-
pits
on
the
back
of
the
cassette
shell.
Cas-
.
settes
manufactured
before
this
id
entifica-
Too
15
10-6
-3.
0
4346
1D
_
tion
system
was
adopted
and
bargain
"
cassettes
that
do
not
incorporate
these
pits
cannot
be
used
with
this
deck.
®
~
Neo
[J
wes
ELAPSED
Li:
Boe
Stopping
Playback
=
Press
the
stop
button.
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AY
LATA
5
6
A
Gam
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be
nae
9
__
Skipping
to
the
Next
Selection
Make
sure
the
unit
is
in
the
stop
mode
before
using
the
fast
forward
or
rewind
function.
To
rewind
the
tape,
press
the
<4
button.
To
advance
the
tape,
press
the
>>
but-
ton.
e
To
stop
either
fast
forward
or
rewind,
press
the
ff
button.
_
The
tape
must
be
playing
in
order
to
use
this
function.
Press
the
>>
button
to
skip
ahead
to
the
next
selection.
It
is
possible
to
skip
up
to
15
selections
at
one
time.
The
number
of
selections
skipped
is
indicated
by
the
dis-
-
play
(P:1,
P:2....
P:15).
The
tape
must
be
playing
in
order
to
use
:
this
function.
«
Press
the
<4
button
to
skip
back
tothe
beginning
of
the
currently
playing
sdléction
__
or
preceding
selections.
The
number
of
«
selections
skipped
is
indicated
by
the
dis-
play.
»
Note:
Fi
The
Skip
function
operates
by
detecing
the
sections
on
the
tape
between
selections
where
nothing
is
recorded.
Therefor,
it
may
not
operate
properly
under
circunmstan-
ces
such
as
the
following:
1)
Ifthe
blank
sections
between
sekctions
are
too
short.
2)
If
the
music
is
not
continuous,
bejng
in-
terrupted
by
narration,
etc.
3)
If
there
are
places
in
the
music
tha
t
could
be
mistaken
for
breaks
bety
een
selections,
such
as
soft
sections
ins
me-
diately
followed
by
loud
section,
4)
If
there
is
excessive
noise
in
the
»or-
tions
between
selections.
Real
Time
Counter
Insert
a
cassette.
Enter
the
size
(duration)
of
the
new
cassette,
Each
press
advances
the
TAPE
SIZE
in-
dicator
in
order
from
C46
to
C50,
C54,
C60, C64,
C70,
C74,
C90,
C100,
C120
and
then
back
to
C46,
Switch
the
Real
Time
Counter
to
the
A
‘ge
—
a
e
“ELAPSED”
time
mode.
|
size
BLAPSED
fo
:
Reset
the
Real
Time
Counter,
;
Begin
tape
transport
in
the
record
or
play
mode,
The
counter
will
begin
counting
the
elapsed
time.
(If
you
turn
the
cassette
over
without
resctting
the
counter,
the
;
total
time
including
the
firstside
will
—-
5
:
be
displayed.)
red
The
two
digits
on
the
left
display
:
pote
=
minutes
and
the
two
digits
on
the
right
be
:
display
seconds.
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pal
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:
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226
Insert
a
cassette
Switch
the
Real
Time
Counter
to
the
“REMAIN”
(remaining)
time
mode,
Set
the
proper
tape
length.
Begin
playback
or
recording.
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.
Press
the
<4
button
to
rewind
the
tape.
After
the
auto
stop
function
halis
the
tape
at
the
end
and
play
or
recording
:
P
recommences
on
the
new
side,
lhe
deck
:
i
a
VE
——7
automatically
detects
the
tape
size.
REMAIN
¥
Fal
;
.
.
aa
eae
et
oe
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a
fa
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:
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a
Land
REC/
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PAUSE
)
arted
:
:
[|
Jil}
_
If
you
accidentally
set
the
wrong
tape
_
length,
press
the
TAPE
SIZE
button
again
“
to
set
the
correct
length
(without
slop
ping
playback
or
recording)
to
obtain
the
correct
_
remaining
time
reading.
»
The
remaining
time
is
automatically
recal-
.
Culated
when
the
remaining
time
counter
»
reaches
[6:00].
The
display
changes
briefly
|
to
the
tape’s
length
[e.g.:
C-60],
then
the
P
IS
cos
et
AY
_
new
(more
accurate)
remaining
time
is
dis-
Reman
Lo
rie
played.
_
Press
the
TAPE
SIZE
button
when
the
cur-
_
rent
side
is
almost
finished
playing.
The
©
deck
will
recalculate
the
remaining
lime
~
anda
more
accurate
indication
will
appear.
Recording
If
recording
does
not
begin
even
when
the
steps
listed
under
"Recording"
are
followed:
e@
Check
to
see
if
one
or
both
of
the
cassette’s
erasure
prevention
tabs
have
been
broken
off.
e@
Confirm
that
the
cassette
deck
is
properly
connected
to
the
amplifier
and
other
components
in
the
system.
Confirm
that
the
amplifier
is
set
up
correct-
[Coy})
fo}
]
ly
for
recording.
(Refer
to
the
amplifier’s
_
instruction
manual
for
details.)
-
®
Insert
a
cassette.
:
Make
sure
the
side
to
be
recorded
is
a
facing
outward.
-@
Prepare
the
source
component
to
be
used
for
the
recording.
e
Tune
in
the
desired
station
on
the
tuner.
e
Load
a
CD
(or
LP)
into
the
CD
player
(or
turntable).
e
Load
a
cassette
into
the
tape
player
:
(analog
or
DAT).
®
Select
the
desired
Dolby
NR
setting.
”
Select
the
DOLBY
B
NR,
DOLBY
C
Example
:
NR
or
OFF
position.
(Referto
page
11
FM
for
details.)
88.1
MHz
:
=
®
Reset
the
Real
Time
Counter.
y
*
If
desired,
the
MPX
FILTER
SWITCH
may
be
used
when
recording
FM
broadcasts.
(Refer
to
page
IL
for
details.)
©
Initiate
play
on
the
source
com-
ponent,
®
Press
the
REC/PAUSE
button.
Illustrations
enclosed
in
solid
boxes
indicate
source
component
operations.
RESET
ELAPSED
}
ft
d
td
©
eae
MPX
FILTER
OFF
ON
©
pause
ap.
LAPSED
ae
ae
oe
a
10
@
While
observing
the
peak
level
in-
dicators,
adjust
the
recording
level
and
balance
as
appropriate.
dB
-20
-15
-10
-6
-3
A)
Tt
totter
tt
0
e
Adjust
the
outer
knob
so
that
the
level
of
the
left
and
right
channels
is
ap-
proximately
the
same.
e
Use
the
inner
knob
to
adjust
the
record-
+30
«+6
+10
Sci
eS
EEE
apenas
nn
tins
sea
Meee
ete
ing
level.
Use
the
values
listed
below
as
guidelines.
NORMAL
(TYPE
1),
HIGH
(TYPE
I):
The
0
dB
indicator
should
be
Jit
con-
stantly
and
the
+3
dB
indicator
should
light
from
time
to
time.
METAL
TAPE
(TYPE
1V
):
The
+3
dB
indicator
should
be
lit
constantly
and
~
ELAPSED
the
+6
dB
indicator
should
light
from
time
to
time.
(See
below
for
details.)
Put
the
source
component
into
:
Making
Good
Sounding
Recordings
Dolby
Noise
Reduction
Systems
Dolby
B
NR
is
the
system
used
in
most
cassette
tape
decks
to
reduce
the
background
noise
that
is
inherent
in
all
cassette
tapes.
Dolby
Laboratories
then
developed
an
even
more
effective
noise
reduction
system,
Dolby
C
NR,
in
response
to
the
demand
for
in-
creasingly
better
sound
quality
from
cassette
tapes.
Both
Dolby
noise
reduction
systems
operate
by
boosting
sig-
nals
during
recording
that
fall
below
a
certain
input
level.
Dolby
B
and
C
NR
operate
on
the
higher
portions
of
the
frequency
spectrum
using
what
is
called
a
‘‘sliding
band’’
technique.
This
is
because
tape
hiss
is
most
prominent
during
the
quiet,
high
fre-
quency
portions
of
a
recording.
These
same
signals
are
then
reduced
back
to
their
original
strength
during
playback,
thereby
reducing
the
background
noise
by
the
same
amount.
In
order
to
operate
only
when
necessary,
the
Dolby
NR
system
has
a
varying
effect
depending
on
the
input
level
and
frequency
of
the
material
being
recorded.
Dolby
C
NR
is
capable
of
reducing
tape
hiss
by
10dB
more
than
Dolby
B
NR.
In
addition
to
its
noise
reduction
function,
Dolby
C
NR
has
an
anti-saturation
network
that
lowers
high
input
levels
before
recording
them
and
retums
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
normally
cause
distortion.
This
system
raises
the
maxi-
mum
output
level
of
cassette
tapes
by
more
than
4dB
at
10kHz.
The
Dolby
HX
Pro
System
Tape
sensitivity
is
constantly
changing
as
recordings
are
made
due
to
the
biasing
effect
of
high
frequency
audio
signals.
Dolby
HX
Pro
is
a
system
that
compensates
for
these
undesirable
fluc-
tuations
during
recording.
It
does
not
operate
during
playback,
so
cassettes
recorded
with
Dolby
HX
Pro
can
be
played
back
on
decks
not
equipped
with
the
system.
Note:
Dolby
HX
Pro
operates
independently
of
Dolby
B
and
C
NR,
and
only
during
recording.
recording
standby
status.
Temporarily
stop
CD
(or
LP)
play.
Rewind
the
tape
to
a
position
immedi-
ately
preceding
the
portion
you
wish
to
play.
Initiate
play
on
the
source
com-
ponent
and
press
the
PLAY
button
on
the
tape
deck
at
the
same
time.
You
can
also
use
the
CD
Synchro
Recording
function
if
the
tape
deck
is
properly
connected
to
an
Onkyo
CD
player
bearing
the
FQ]
mark.
MPX
Filter
for
Recording
FM
Broadcasts
When
recording
FM
broadcasts
using
Dolby
NR,
the
19kHz
pilot
signal
and
the
38kHz
subcarrier
signal
included
in
the
FM
broad-
cast
signal
can
cause
the
Dolby
circuitry
to
malfunction.
This
deck
is
equipped
with
an
MPX
FILTER
swilch
to
prevent
this
from
occurring.
The
MPX
FILTER
switch
should
be
ON
when
recording
FM
broadcasts
using
Dolby
NR
and
OFF
at
all
other
times.
Setting
the
Proper
Recording
Level
The
recording
level
has
an
important
effect
on
the
sound
quality
a
tape
will
have
when
it
is
played
back.
A
recording
level
that
is
too
high
will
cause
distortion
while
one
which
is
too
low
will
lower
the
signal-to-noise
ratio
resulting
in
a
lape
with
excessive
“hiss
noise.’’
It
is
particularly
important
to
set
the
recording
level
correctly
with
cassette
tapes
since
they
have
a
much
thinner
mag-
netic
coating
than
open
reel
tapes.
The
thin
coaling
gives
the
tape
a
comparatively
low
saturation
level
which
can
easily
be
sur-
passed
if
the
recording
level
is
set
too
high.
The
recording
level
indicators
feature
a
peak-hold
function
for
the
indicators
from
-6
dB
through
+6
dB.
This
can
come
in
handy
when
setting
the
recording
level.
CD
Synchro
Recording
System
Once
the
K-611
is
connected
to
a
CD
player
bearing
the
RJ
mark
(see
page
13.),
pressing
the
®
button
of
the
CD
player
will
cause
recording
to
commence
automatically
on
the
K-611.
1.
Insert
a
cassette
with
the
side
to
be
recorded
facing
out.
2.
Start
the
CD
player.
3.
Press
the
REC/PAUSE
button
to
put
the
unit
into
the
recording
standby
mode.
Adjust
the
input
level.
When
the
recording
level
has
been
set,
stop
the
CD
player.
4.
Start
the
CD
player
again,
and
recording
will
begin
simultaneously.
Notes:
1.
Even
if
the
CD
player
is
stopped
during
recording,
the
cassette
deck
will
continue
in
the
record
mode.
2.
If
the
cassette
deck
is
in
the
recording
standby
mode
when
the
CD
is
put
in
PLAY,
the
deck
will
begin
recording.
When
setting
recording
levels,
always
start
the
CD
first.
11
Useful
Recording
Functions
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Press
the
REC/PAUSE
button
and
the
bm
Play
button
to
begin
recording.
@®
Press
the
AUTO
SPACE
button
at
any
point
during
a
recording
where
you
want
to
enter
a
blank
section
about
five
seconds
long.
e
The
indicator
flashes
on
and
off.
e
After
the
blank
section
has
been
in-
serted,
tape
transport
stops
automat-
ically,
the
deck
returns
to
the
rec/pause
standby
mode.
®
To
continue
recording,
press
themPlay
button.
e
The
AUTO
SPACE
button
works
in
both
the
record
and
rec/pause
modes.
f
gw
To
Insert
a
Blank
Section
of
Tape
Less
Than
Five
Seconds
Long
Press
the
REC/PAUSE
bullon
to
return
to
the
rec/pause
standby
mode
or
press
the
BPlay
button
before
the
five
second
period
has
clapsed.
|g
To
Insert
a
Blank
Section
of
Tape
More
Than
Five
Seconds
Long
Hold
the
AUTO
SPACE
buiton
down
for
as
long
as
you
want
the
blank
sec-
tion
to
be.
The
deck
will
return
to
the
rec/pause
standby
mode
immediately
when
the
button
is
released.
This
deck
is
a
three-head
deck,
so
by
switching
between
the
SOURCE
and
TAPE
seltings
you
can
compare
the
signal
_
which
has
just
been
recorded
on
the
tape
with
the
source
signal.
a
Listening
to
the
Original
Source
Signal
Press
the
MONITOR
button
so
that
the
SOURCE
indicator
lights.
When
the
SOURCE
indicato
r
is
lit
the
signal
from
the
LINE
IN
jacks
is
output.
.
gg
Listening
to
the
Signal
Just
Recorded
on
the
Tape.
Press
the
MONITOR
button
so
that
the
TAPE
indicator
lights.
When
the
TAPE
indicator
is
lit
the
just-
recorded
signal
from
the
tapc:
is
output.
Connecting
Series
Components
If
the
K-611
is
properly
connected
to
another
Onkyo
component
bearing
the
1
mark,
you
will
be
able
to
control
the
K-611
using
the
other
component’s
remote
control.
The
upper
and
lower
remote
control
jacks
have
the
same
function
For
remote
control
operation,
connect
this
jack
and
any
Onkyo
amplifier,
receiver
or
CD
player
bearing
the
—Q|
mark
using
the
remote
control
cable.
Note:
Do
not
attempt
to
connect
the
(RI
remote
control
jack
to
any
equipment
other
than
an
Onkyo
component
bearing
the
(21
mark.
~
Doing
so
could
cause
the
unit
to
malfunc-
.
tion.
|
The
functions
listed
below
can
be
ac-
~
complished
using
the
remote
control
of
the
-
master
unit.
:
a
:
Open/Close
>
:
Play
“«
:
Rewind
»>
a
:
Fast
forward
:
Stop
CLL
:
Rec/Pause
©
Once
c
de
as
shown
at
left,
_
this
function
becomes
operational.
It
,
automatically
starts
recording
on
the
cas-
.
Sette
deck
when
the
&
button
of
the
CD
om,
Player
is
pressed.
(See
page
11.)
If
this
unit,
a
tuner
or
a
CD
player
from
the
Onkyo
Liverpool
Separate
Collection
Series
is
connected
to
an
amplifer
or
receiver
from
the
same
series,
the
following
functions
are
possible.
ais
us
Timer
play
(once):
The
component
of
your
choice
(CD
player,
Sleep
timer:
You
can
set
the
timer
to
shut
off
power
to
the
system
tape
deck
or
tuner)
begins
to
play
at
a
preset
time
designated
by
after
a
specific
period
of
time
has
elapsed.
The
maximum
sleep
you.
timer
duration
is
90
minutes.
Timer
play
(every
day):
The
component
of
your
choice
(CD
player,
tape
deck
or
tuner)
begins
to
play
each
day
at
a
preset
time
designated
by
you.
Timer
recording:
By
setting
up
the
timer
and
tuner
properly
you
can
automatically
record
radio
broadcasts
at
times
specified
in
ad-
vance.
e
Refer
to
the
instruction
manual
of
the
Onkyo
Liverepool
Separate
Collection
Series
tuner
for
more
detailed
instructions.
42
Handling
Cassette
Tapes
Examine
cassette
tapes
carefully
before
using
them
with
the
K-611.
14
_
Tapes
which
are
Not
Recom
Cassette
tapes
are
constructed
with
erasure
prevention
niches
on
the
back
edge
that
are
initially
covered
by
break-off
tabs.
1
If
you
wish
to
protect
a
recording
from
accidental
erasure,
break
off
the
tab(s)
of
the
appropriate
side(s).
It
will
no
longer
be
possible
to
use
the
Recording
button
with
such
a
cassette.
*
2
Ifatsome
later
date
you
wish
to
re-
record
the
cassette,
simply
cover
the
openings
with
small
pieces
of
cel-
lophane
tape.
_
Slack
in
the
tape
(tape
not
stretched
tightly)
can
cause
tangling
around
the
pinch
roller
_
and
capstan
and
jam
the
mechanism.
=
Remove
any
lape
slack
with
a
pencil
or
'
similar
device
as
shown
in
the
diagram.
_
mendec
1.
C120
tapes
C120
tape
is
thin
and
therclore
casily
broken.
There
is
a
possibility
that
tape
could
get
caught
up
by
the
pinch
roller
or
capstan.
2.
Endless
tapes
Do
not
use
endless
tapes
e
Storag
e
Do
not
touch
the
tape
surface
e
Donot
put
thick
paper
or
cardboard
labels
in
the
cassette
holder
e
Do
not
put
tapes
near
magnet
ic
sources
(speakers,
amplifiers,
TVs,
etc.)
Your
important
recording
might
be
erased
or
become
damaged.
e
Donot
expose
cassettes
to
direct
sun-
light.
Cassette
Deck
Maintenance
Recording
and
playback
heads
Erase
head
Capstan
-
5)
ine
segue
Zain
ae
a
Capstan
Pinch
roller
This
deck
requires
no
lubrication.
Head,
Pinch
Roller
and
Capstan
Cleaning
Playback
sound
quality
can
be
greatly
diminished
if
magnetic
par-
ticles
are
allowed
to
accumulate
on
the
recording
or
playback
heads.
Be
sure
to
clean
the
heads
periodically,
normally
2—3
times
a
month,
to
maintain
your
deck’s
original
performance.
Dirty
heads
will
cause:
e
Poor
sound
quality
(loss
of
high
frequency
response)
e
Decreased
volume
e
Skipping
e
Incomplete
erasure
of
previous
recordings
If
the
pinch
rollers
and
capstan
are
dirty,
the
tape
may
become
tangled
and
damaged
by
wrapping
around
the
pinch
roller
and
capstan.
To
prevent
these
problems,
clean
the
heads,
pinch
rollers
and
capstans
with
a
cotton
swab
dipped
in
cleaning
fluid.
Demagnetizing
Residual
magnetism
builds
up
in
the
heads
after
the
cassette
deck
has
been
used
for
an
extended
period
of
time.
This
buildup
intro-
duces
noise
and
static
into
tapes
and
impairs
high
frequency
response.
To
prevent
this,
demagnetize
the
heads
and
the
other
metal
parts
in
the
area
(like
the
capstan
shafts)
once
every
50
hours
of
use.
Keep
the
deck
power
off
while
using
the
demag-
netizer.
Also
place
tapes
far
away
from
the
work
area.
Specifications
Track
Format:
Erasing
System:
Tape
Speed:
Wow
and
Flutter:
Frequency
Response:
S/N
Ratio:
Input
Jacks:
Output
Jacks:
Motors:
Heads:
Power
Supply
Rating:
Power
Consumption:
Dimensions:
Weight:
4-tracks,
2-channels
AC
erase
4.8
cm/sec.
(1-7/8
i.p.s.)
0.045%
(WRMS)
0.09
(DIN)
20—17,000Hz
(normal)
(30—16,000Hz
+3dB)
20—18,000Hz
(high)
(30—17,000Hz
+3dB)
20—19,000Hz
(metal)
(30—18,000Hz
+3dB)
60dB
(metal
tape,
Dolby
NR
off)
A
noise
reduction
of
10dB
above
SkHz
and
SdB
at
1kHz
is
possible
with
Dolby
B
NR.
A
noise
reduction
of
20dB
at
SkHz
is
possible
with
Dolby
C
NR.
LINE
IN:
2
Input
sensitivity:
80
mV
Input
impedance:
50
kohms
LINE OUT:
2
Standard
output
level:
500
mV
(OdB)
Optimum
load
impedance:
over
50
kohms
DC
servo
motor:
1
DC
motor:
3
REC/PB:
Special
Hard
Permalloy
x
2
Erase
head:
Ferrite
x
1
U.K.
and
Australian
models
AC
240
V
50
Hz
European
models
(Execpt
U.K.)
AC
230
V,
50Hz
U.S.A.
and
Canadian
modds
AC
120
V,
60
Hz
Worldwide
models
AC
120
and
220
V,
Switchable
50/60
Hz
14
watts
275(W)
x
120(H)
x
314(D)mm
10
13/46"
x4
3/4"
x12
3/,"
4.5
kg.
(9.9
Ibs.)
Specifications
and
external
appearance
are
subject
to
clange
without
notice
because
of
product
improvements.
15
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.
e
No
power.
Cause:
Power
cord
plug
is
loose
Remedy:
Insert
plug
properly
into
outlet.
e
Playback
but
no
sound,
Cause:
Hookup
incorrect.
Remedy:
Check
and
hook
up
correctly
according
to
page
5.
Cause:
Stereo
amplifier
input
selector
switch
is
set
to
wrong
positon,
Remedy:
Change
switch
position.
e
Tape
does
not
move.
Cause:
Slack
tape
wound
around
pinch
roller.
Remedy:
Take
up
slack
with
a
pencil
(see
page
14).
e
REC
button
does
not
engage.
Cause:
No
tape
in
cassette
holder.
Remedy:
Load
cassette
tape.
Cause:
Erasure
prevention
tab(s)
removed.
Remedy:
Change
cassette
or
cover
tab
hole
with
cel-
lophane
tape.
e
Hoarse
sound,
balance
unstable.
Cause:
Playback
head
dirty.
Remedy:
Clean
head
(see
page
15).
Cause:
Tape
is
stretched.
Remedy:
Replace
cassette.
e
Excessive
noise
and
tape
hiss.
Cause:
Head
has
become
magnetized.
Remedy:
Demagnetize
(see
page
15).
Cause:
Tape
with
high
noise
level.
Remedy:
Replace
cassette.
e
Distorted
sound.
Cause:
Distortion
in
tape.
Remedy:
Tape
is
probably
bad
but
confirm
by
listening
to
another.
e
Recordings
are
distorted.
Cause:
Recording
was
done
at
too
high
a
level.
Remedy:
Readjust
REC
LEVEL
knob
according
to
the
directions
on
page
11.
e@
Tape
squeal
and
skipping.
Cause:
Dirty
heads,
pinch
rollers
or
capstan
shafts.
Remedy:
Clean
(see
page
15).
Cause:
Cassette
shell
is
binding
tape
or
tape
is
stretched.
Remedy:
Change
cassette
or
try
correcting
with
fast for-
ward
and
rewind.
e@
Excessive
hum
during
playback.
’
Cause:
Connecting
cables
not
inserted
firmly.
Remedy:
Insert
plugs
firmly.
Cause:
External
flux
leakage
from
nearby
amplifier
or
TV
set.
Remedy:
Move
deck
away
from
hum
source.
e
High
frequencies
too
strong.
Cause:
Dolby
NR
encoded
tape
played
back
with
NR
off.
Remedy:
Set
the
DOLBY
NR
switch
to
the
proper
position
(Dolby
B
or
C)
for
the
tape
being
played
back.
Cause:
Incorrect
equalization.
Remedy:
Confirm
that
cassette
has
tape
type
detection
holes.
@
No
high
frequency
sounds.
Cause:
Non-Dolby
NR
encoded
tape
played
back
with
Dolby
B
or
C
NR
on.
Remedy:
Set
the
DOLBY
NR
switch
to
the
proper
positian
(OFF)
for
the
tape
being
played
back.
Cause:
Heads
have
become
dirty.
Remedy:
Clean
(see
page
15).
e
The
skip
function
does
not
operate
properly.
Cause:
The
silent
sections
between
selections
are
too
short
or
noisy.
Remedy:
Use
a
cassette
with
sufficiently
sileit
sections
of
sufficient
length
between
sclections
@
Deck
does
not
operate
properly.
Cause:
Tape
transport
contro!
microcomputer
las
been
ex-
posed
to
interference
from
power
supply
or
static
electricity.
Remedy:
Unplug
deck
and
plug
back
in.
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