Power Switch (POWER)
Press once to turn the power to deck on, and once more to turn the power off. The deck remains in a stand-by (non-operative) mode for approximately 2 seconds after it is switched on.
Dubbing Speed Buttons (DUBBING SPEED)
Pressing the NORMAL button starts regular speed dubbing from deck A to deck B. Press the HIGH button to perform dubbing at double speed. See page 12.
Eject Button (EJECT)
Press this button to open the cassette compartment cover. When the tape is running, press the STOP button first to stop tape transport, then press the Eject button.
Tape Speed B Control (TAPE SPEED-B)
Use this knob to vary the tape speed. The speed can be varied within a range of approximately ±12% according to the position of the tape speed control knob.
Counter Reset Button (COUNTER RESET)
Press this button to reset the tape counter to zero.
Input Level Control (INPUT LEVEL)
page 10.
This knob adjusts the recording input level. It affects the level in both channels. See
Deck A/B Selector (DECK A/B)
Press this button to switch the display between deck A and deck B.
Cassette Compartment Cover
If the cover is not closed completely, the tape transport buttons will remain inoperative.
Counter Memory Button (MEMO)
When this button is pressed during forward tape travel, fast rewinding will stop automatically at the tape counter position "0000". When this button is pressed during reverse tape travel, fast forwarding will stop automatically at the tape counter position "0000". See page 13.
Headphone Jack (PHONES)
For private music enjoyment without disturbing others, or for monitoring a recording, a headphone set may be connected to this jack. Use a headphone with an impedance rating of 8 to 1200 ohms. Signals are output according to the position of the Deck A/B selector. During dubbing, sound is produced from deck A only, regardless of the position of the deck A/B selector.
Tape Speed A Control (TAPE SPEED-A)
Use this knob to vary the tape speed. The speed can be varied within a range of approximately ±12% according to the position of the tape speed control knob.
Reverse Mode Switch (REV. MODE)
Select the type of tape transport. The reverse mode can be set to (one side), (continuous playback), RELAY (relay playback).
Dolby NR Button (DOLBY NR)
Press the DOLBY NR button and select the Dolby NR type that suits the recording.
Twin Recording Button (TWIN REC)
Recording without Dolby NR Recording with Dolby NR type B (The "B" indicator will light up.) Recording with Dolby NR type C (The "C" indicator will light up.) Pressing this button will set both deck A and B to the recording pause mode. See page 11.
The DN-770R uses independent Dolby NR systems for decks A and B. Set the Dolby NR type for both decks A and B, using the deck A/B selector O to switch between the decks.
