ONKYO K-505TX User Manual

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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.

The unit doesn’t turn on.

No sound is heard even
when playback starts.

Tape transport doesn’t
operate.

The REC button doesn’t
operate.

Sound is hoarse, or the left
and right sounds are
unbalanced.

Excessive tape hiss or noise
is heard.

Sound is distorted.

Recorded sounds are
distorted.

The tape squeals or skips
the sound.

Excessive hum is heard
while playing a tape.

• The AC power cord is not

inserted in the wall outlet
securely.

• The R-805TX ENERGY SAVE

function is activated. (If
connected to the R-805TX)

• Hookups are incorrect.

• The stereo amplifier’s input

selector is set to the wrong
position.

A slack tape is wound around the
pinch roller.

• No cassette is inserted in the unit.
• One or both of the erasure

prevention tabs have been
removed.

• The playback head is dirty.

• The tape is stretched.

• The playback head is magnetized.

• The tape is worn out or recorded

with high noise level.

The tape is worn out, or distorted
sound is recorded.

The tape was recorded with too
high a recording level.

• The heads, pinch rollers, or

capstan shafts are dirty.

• The cassette shell is binding the

tape or the tape is stretched.

• The audio cables are not inserted

firmly.

• External flux leakage from an

amplifier or TV set is affecting to
the sound.

• Insert the AC power cord (mains

lead) plug into the wall outlet (the
mains) securely.

• Please push the R-805TX

STANDBY/ON button. The power
in the main unit will be turned on.

• Check the hookup and connect

the unit correctly (see page 7).

• Set the amplifier’s input selector

to the position the unit is
connected to.

Tighten the tape with a pencil (see
previous page).

• Insert a cassette (see page 9).
• Use a new cassette or cover the

erasure prevention tabs with
adhesive tape (see page 15).

• Clean the tape head (see previous

page).

• Use a new cassette.

• Demagnetize the head (see

previous page).

• Use a new cassette.

Use a new tape. (Play another tape
to make sure the cause is not
malfunction of the unit.)

Adjust the recording level (see page
13) before you start recording.

• Clean the tape head (see previous

page).

• Try to release the bound tape by

fast-forwarding and rewinding. If
the tape is damaged, use a new
cassette.

• Insert the cable plugs firmly.

• Put more distance between the

unit and appliance affecting to
the unit.