Sony BKDW-509, HKDV-503, 507D Adjusting the Audio Recording Level, Adjusting the recording level

To adjust the audio output level of the MONITOR OUTPUT connectors

You can make an initial settings to allow the audio output level of the MONITOR OUTPUT connector to be adjusted with the PHONES level control on the upper control panel.

For more information, refer to the supplied Maintenance Manual.

Selecting non-audio data as the audio input signal

Do the procedure below to select non-audio data such as a Dolby1) E or Dolby Digital (AC-32)) signal as the audio input signal.

1 Use item 819.NO AUDIO MODE Select and item 820.NON AUDIO Channel Select to select the audio input signal.

INPUT SELECT button

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The button of the selected channel flashes.

2 Press the INPUT SELECT button and verify that the flashing AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR SELECT button matches the channel selected in step 1.

Notes

When you select non-audio data as the audio input signal:

•The audio input signal cannot be switched.

•The “OVER” indication on the audio level meters flashes.

•Analog audio output to the main line, monitor, and the headphones are muted.

•The recording level cannot be adjusted using the REC level controls.

5-1-3 Adjusting the Audio Recording Level

Adjusting the recording level

Recording with the reference level

If the REC level controls on the upper control panel are pushed in, audio signals are recorded at the reference level (0 dB reference level indicated in the audio level meters for +4 dBm input).

Recording with the specific recording level Pull out the REC level controls for the appropriate channels and rotate them so that the audio level meters indicate approximately 0 dB for the average audio signal input level.

REC level controls

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Adjusting the recording level

Selecting the display range of the audio level meters

You can switch the range of audio level meters display by pressing the DISPLAY FULL/FINE button on the upper control panel.

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DISPLAY FULL/FINE button

Selecting the display range of the audio level meters

Chapter 5 Recording/Playback

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1)Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

2)AC-3 is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

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