Adjusting the recording level
Auto Level Setting (ALS) functionThe 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

Manual recording level adjustmentThe 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. (page 28)

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.

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Select "Mic Gain" from the pop-up menu. (External microphone only)
3 Exit the ALS mode.

Press now to exit the ALS mode and starts recording.

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• 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.

Select the microphone input gain.

+20dB Normal

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Recording destinatSync recSync levelDelay recMic Gain

+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.

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