Digital Super Surround (DSS) setting (in step 3) The DSS function can be utilized also for recording. Press the DSS MODE button to turn on the DSS function, and select one of the DSS programs by pressing the DSS button so that the corresponding indicator lights up. By recording with this function, you can enjoy the sources with your preferred DSS effect even when played back on car audios or portable headphone stereo systems.
For details on DSS, see page 10.
DOLBY NR selector setting (in step 4)
Set the DOLBY NR selector according to your purpose. OFF: No noise reduction.
B: For recording the sources with Dolby B NR. 
C: For recording the sources with Dolby C NR.
÷Dolby noise reduction is an extremely effective method of reducing undesirable background hiss on tapes. This unit incorporates both Dolby B NR and the newer Dolby C NR system. Dolby C NR is approximately twice as effective as the earlier Dolby B NR.
REVERSE MODE selector setting (in step 5)
The auto reverse function allows the tape running direction to be reversed automatically. Select an auto reverse mode (”), manual reverse mode (“) or RELAY recording mode.
“: When recording on one side of a tape is finished, the deck stops at the end of the tape.
”: Both sides of a tape are recorded. After recording, the deck stops at the end of the tape.
÷When the tape running direction is set to ™, only the reverse side is recorded.
RELAY: Cassette tapes loaded in DECKs A and B are recorded sequentially. (See “RELAY RECORDING” on page 15.)
Setting the recording level (in step 8)
Play the loudest passage of the source to be recorded and watch the meter readings.
Adjust the REC LEVEL control so that the highest peak reaches +4 of the optimum recording level. Normally, it is best to adjust the BALANCE control such that the left and right meter readings are even.
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