Adjusting the Audio Recording Level

You can manually adjust the audio recording level of the built-in microphone or an external microphone. You can also display the audio recording level during playback.

AUDIO LEVEL button

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY

MENU

AUDIO SETUP

MIC LEVEL••••AUTO

 

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1.Set the mode dial to a mode other than .

2.Press the MENU button and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [MIC LEVEL], set it to [MANUAL] and press the MENU button.

The audio level indicator appears.

If a green bar showing the adjustment level is not displayed, press the AUDIO LEVEL button.

3.Adjust the level with the SET dial.

The maximum level should only slightly exceed –12 dB.

Sound may be distorted if the indicator for 0 dB lights up in red.

4.Press the AUDIO LEVEL button.

The green bar disappears.

Displaying the Audio Recording Level during Playback

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY

MENU

DISPLAY SETUP/ AUDIO LEVEL••OFF

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Press the MENU button and select [DISPLAY SETUP/]. Select [AUDIO LEVEL], set it to [ON] and press the MENU button.

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