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Settings & Controls for Recording
Adjusting of Audio Recording Levels
This DVD recorder’s audio recording levels can be adjusted using two different methods, and AUDIO REC VOLUME MODE from
the RECORDER MENU (2/2) screen indicates the method to be used. In addition, it is also possible to return the audio recording
levels to their default settings (i.e., unity gain).
Note:The AUDIO INPUT LEVEL switch on the DVD recorder’s rear panel can be used to select the reference input level for analog
audio (i.e., +4 dB or –8 dB).

Selecting the Adjustment Method

1.

Open the RECORDER MENU (2/2) screen.

Todo this, select †button from the RECORDER MENU (1/2) screen and
press the SET button.
2.

Make the required setting using AUDIO REC VOLUME MODE

from the RECORDER MENU (2/2) screen.

BOTH :Audio levels are adjusted while both the CH1/CH2
are maintained at the same volume.
INDEPENDENCE :The CH1/CH2 are adjusted separately.
RECORDER MENU (2/2) screen

Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels

OPERATE
PHONES REV STOP PLAY FWD PAUSE REC
BUSY
OPEN/CLOSE
TOP
MENU MENU
OPTIONDV Y/C LINE
SET UP
AUDIO
CH1
CH2
TITLE
DOLBY DIGITAL
LPCMMPEG
CHAPTER
SET
Return from setting screens to the normal display.
Recording levels can be adjusted in either Stop or Recording mode. Be sure to monitor the front panel’s audio level indicator as
the levels are being adjusted. Adjust the level so that the LED on the far right does not light.
Buttons used
Audio level indicator
Adjusting both channels together (BOTH) Adjusting both channels separately (INDEPENDENCE)
Toraise the recording level To adjust the Channel 1 level
Tolower the recording level To adjust the Channel 2 level
SET SET
SETSET
Press the 6button while holding the 8or
tbutton to raise the audio recording levels
for Channel 1 and Channel 2
simultaneously.
Press the 7button while holding the 8or
tbutton to lower the audio recording levels
for Channel 1 and Channel 2
simultaneously.
Press either the 6or7button while
holding the 8 button.
Pressing the 6button raises the recording
level.
Pressing the 7button lowers the recording
level.
Press either the 6or7button while
holding the t button.
Pressing the 6button raises the recording
level.
Pressing the 7button lowers the recording
level.

Returning Audio Recording Levels to Default Settings (UNITY MODE)

Press and hold the 8andtbuttons simultaneously to return the audio recording levels to their default settings (i.e., unity gain).
●Both of the audio recording levels will be fixed at the default setting.
BACK
ASPECT
AUTO
AUDIO CHANNEL (DV) 1,2ch† 1,2ch
AUDIO REC VOLUME MODE
BOTH
RECORDER MENU (2/2)
33Checking the Video Input
Use the monitor connected to the VIDEO LINE OUT or Y/C OUT terminal to confirm that the input video signal is as required.
The following procedure will allow you to monitor the quality at which the video will be recorded to a DVD.
VIDEO
POWER
MAIN
FOR SERVICE
FOOT SW
AUDIO
REMOTE
IN
IN OUT
USB
12
+4dB
-
8dB
OUT
DV IN/OUT
LINE CH1
CH2
INPUT
LEVEL
Y/C
AC IN
Y/C
DVI
IN
OUT
VIDEO LINE OUT terminal
Monitor screen

Signal Connections

REV STOP PLAY FWD PAUSE REC
BUSY
OPEN/CLOSE
TOP
MENU MENU
OPTIONDV Y/C LINE
SET UP
TITLE
DOLBY DIGITAL
LPCMMPEG
CHAPTER
SET
Connect the VIDEO LINE OUT or Y/C OUT terminal to the monitor.
Procedure
Press and hold the REC button for at least 2 seconds while the DVD
recorder is stopped or inserted with no disc. While this button is being
held, input signal encoded/decoded in MPEG will be output via the VIDEO
OUT or Y/C OUT terminal on the rear panel.
●This function allows the quality of the video to be confirmed before recording
to a DVD.
REC button
Note
Audio will be muted at this time.
The setting value of the
ENCODE QUALITY is
indicated on the LCD display.
ENCODE XX
UXP, XP, SP, LP,
EP, DLP, DEP