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Manual recording level adjustment
The recording level can also be adjusted manually.
1 Adjust the recording level.
Observe the level meter, adjust the recording level between 0
and 64 so that the recording level does not exceed 0 dB (so that
the PEAK indicators do not light).
Pressing and holding an adjustment button increases (4)
or decreases (¢) the recording level gradually.
• When using the built-in microphones or an external microphone, it is required to set the MIC
REC LEVEL switch on the rear panel of this unit to "MANUAL".
• Manual adjustment is not available when the Auto Level Setting (ALS) function is activated.
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External microphone gain setting
If the input sensitivity of the external microphone is low or the sound recorded using
the external microphone is low even when the recording level is adjusted to a high
level, the recording level can be enhanced by increasing the gain of the external
microphone input.
1 Select "Mic Gain" from the pop-up menu. (External microphone only)
Recording destinat
Sync rec
Sync level
Delay rec
Mic Gain
2 Select the microphone input gain.
+20dB
Normal
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+20dB Select this item when the input
sensitivity of the external microphone
is low or the sound recorded using
the external microphone is low.
Normal Usually select this item.
Auto Level Setting (ALS) function
The recording level is set according to the maximum input level.
For instance, to record a music CD with the optimum recording level, play the section with
the largest volume and set the ALS function.
1 Display the pop-up menu during record-pause and select "Auto
Level Setting".
Auto Level Setting
2 This unit enters the ALS mode and sets the recording level
according to the maximum input level.
Auto Level Setting Auto Level Setting
3 Exit the ALS mode.
Press now to exit the ALS mode and starts recording.
• When using the built-in microphones or an external microphone, it is required to set the MIC
REC LEVEL switch on the rear panel of this unit to "MANUAL".
• If the ALS mode is exited immediately after a loud sound, the recording level may not be
adjusted properly. Exit the ALS mode at least 2 seconds after a loud sound.
Adjusting the recording level