Onkyo K-505TX Instruction Manual

Onkyo K-505TX Instruction Manual

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Stereo Cassette Tape Deck
K-505TX
STANDBY/ON
Instruction Manual
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK
CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM
ALBUM
STANDBY
CD DUBBING
FADE
DOLBY NR
REV. MODE
REC LEVEL
COUNTER RESET
English

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Jonathan
March 1, 2025

Can you tell me the difference between the 505X, and the 505TX...

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Mr. Anderson
March 1, 2025

The Onkyo K-505X is a silver model, while the K-505TX is a stereo cassette deck with specific power supply ratings. The K-505TX operates at AC 230-240V, 50Hz or AC 120V, 60Hz, and includes Dolby NR, a cassette loading mechanism, and various playback and recording features. The provided context does not specify additional differences.

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Summary of Contents for Onkyo K-505TX

  • Page 1 Stereo Cassette Tape Deck K-505TX Instruction Manual STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK STANDBY/ON ALBUM STANDBY CD DUBBING FADE CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM REC LEVEL COUNTER RESET English DOLBY NR REV. MODE...
  • Page 2: Before Using

    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.
  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards 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 – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  • Page 4 Precautions 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 •...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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 Synchro Recording with ONKYO Separate Collection Series .
  • Page 6: Connections

    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.
  • Page 7: Connecting To Other Components

    • 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 A-905TX or R-805TX instruction manual to connect the unit to the system.
  • Page 8 Connecting to other components (continued) Connecting the If you are using other ONKYO components equipped with components using the amplifier’s remote controller. Before connecting • The amplifier must be connected in the • Each component has two • The components may be connected in any order.
  • Page 9: Operation Playing A Tape

    Operation Playing a tape STANDBY Cassette tray indicator STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM STANDBY/ON REC LEVEL ALBUM STANDBY CD DUBBING COUNTER RESET FADE STANDBY/ON Display Insert a recorded cassette. 1 Press , to bring out the cassette tray. The unit turns on automatically if it is in standby.
  • Page 10 Playing a tape (continued) Display STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM STANDBY/ON ALBUM STANDBY CD DUBBING FADE COUNTER RESET Starting playback in other ways – One-touch playback Press to start playback (or reverse side) after step 1-2 on the previous page, then the tray will close automatically and playback will start.
  • Page 11 STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM STANDBY/ON REC LEVEL ALBUM STANDBY CD DUBBING COUNTER RESET FADE Display Skipping to the track you want to listen to during playback – Skip Play Playing the currently-playing track from the beginning When the following indicator is lit in the display To skip backward successively to the track you want...
  • Page 12: Recording

    Recording STANDBY/ON STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM STANDBY/ON ALBUM STANDBY CD DUBBING FADE Display Before starting The shadowed steps are operations with the other components. Press STANDYBY/ON, if the unit is not turned on. STANDBY/ON Insert a cassette with its erasure prevention tabs in place, following step 1 in “Playing a tape”...
  • Page 13 STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM STANDBY/ON REC LEVEL ALBUM STANDBY CD DUBBING COUNTER RESET FADE Display REC LEVEL / B (Dolby B NR) C (Dolby C NR) The indicator goes off. DOLBY NR Press REC LEVEL to adjust the recording levels (0 to 50).
  • Page 14: Cd Synchro Recording

    Recording (continued) STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM STANDBY/ON ALBUM STANDBY CD DUBBING FADE Display 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...
  • Page 15: Additional Information For Recording

    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 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.
  • Page 16: Cd Dubbing With Onkyo Separate Collection Series

    CD dubbing with ONKYO Separate Collection Series K-505TX (This unit) STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM STANDBY/ON ALBUM STANDBY CD DUBBING FADE Display The unit must be connected to A-905TX (Integrated Stereo Amplifier) and C-705TX (CD Player) for these operations. (See “Connecting to the ONKYO Separate Collection Series components”...
  • Page 17 K-505TX (This unit) REC LEVEL / STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM STANDBY/ON REC LEVEL ALBUM STANDBY CD DUBBING COUNTER RESET FADE CD DUBBING ALBUM/FADE Insert a CD into the CD player. Press DOLBY NR until the Dolby NR mode you want to record with lights in the display.
  • Page 18 CD dubbing with ONKYO Separate Collection Series (continued) K-505TX (This unit) STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM STANDBY/ON ALBUM STANDBY CD DUBBING FADE 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.
  • Page 19 K-505TX (This unit) STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM STANDBY/ON REC LEVEL ALBUM STANDBY CD DUBBING COUNTER RESET FADE Display CD DUBBING ALBUM/FADE Starting dubbing CD without rewinding the tape Follow steps 1 to 5 starting from page 16.
  • Page 20: Cd/Md Synchro Recording With Onkyo Separate Collection Series

    CD/MD Synchro Recording with ONKYO Separate Collection Series K-505TX (This unit) STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM STANDBY/ON ALBUM STANDBY CD DUBBING FADE Display Before starting The shadowed steps are operations with the CD player or MD recorder, or amplifier.
  • Page 21 K-505TX (This unit) STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM STANDBY/ON REC LEVEL ALBUM STANDBY CD DUBBING COUNTER RESET FADE Display REC LEVEL / Indicator lights. Press DOLBY NR until the Dolby NR mode you want to record with lights in the display.
  • Page 22: Other Information Handling Cassette Tapes/Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    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. Cause Symptom • The AC power cord is not The unit doesn’t turn on.
  • Page 24 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom High frequencies are too strong. No high frequency sounds are heard. The skip function doesn’t operate properly. Auto Reverse doesn’t operate properly. Auto Reverse operates even though the tape has not reached the end. The unit doesn’t operate properly.
  • Page 25: Specifications

    Specifications Track format 4-tracks, 2-channels Erasing system AC erase Tape speed 4.8 cm/sec. Wow and flutter 0.1 % (WRMS) 0.2 % (DIN) Frequency response Metal position tape 30 to 15,000 Hz ± 3 dB High position tape 30 to 14,000 Hz ± 3 dB Normal position tape 30 to 13,000 Hz ±...
  • Page 26: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated in square parentheses. Front panel Cassette tray [9] STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK STANDBY/ON ALBUM STANDBY CD DUBBING FADE STANDBY/ON button [9] CD DUBBING buttons ALBUM button/ FADE button [17] Display Dolby NR mode indicators [9] Signal level indicator [13]...
  • Page 27: Remote Controller

    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. Remote controller : Fast-forward button [10, 11] : Rewind button [10, 11] STANDBY/ ON GRAPHIC EQ CLOCK SLEEP EFFECT MODE TUNER...
  • Page 28 Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8111 Fax: 072-833-5222 ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION 18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 E-mail: onkyo@onkyousa.com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Industriestrasse 20, 82110 Germering, GERMANY Tel: 089-849-320 Fax: 089-849-3265 E-mail: info@onkyo.de...

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