You can check the recording level on both the peak meter of the display and the analog level meters. Adjust the level closer to
When checking the level on the peak meter of the display
When recording sound that has “quick attack” parts such as percussive sound, use the peak meter to check the level.
If 
appears when the maximum peak value is output, distortion may occur.
Peak indicator (crest value of input signal)
Maximum peak value
When checking the level on the analog level meters
The input signal is displayed in analog values. You can see the value close to the magnitude of volume that the human ear can hear.
If the peak level lamp lights up in red (when the recording level exceeds
Peak level lamps
Green: Distortion will not occur. (Recording level is
Red: Recording level is more than
5Press the PAUSE or PLAY button. The standby for recording is released, and recording starts. The REC indicator lights up while recording.
To stop recording
Press the STOP button.
To pause recording
Press the PAUSE button. The PAUSE indicator flashes.
The recorder does not start recording automatically. Be sure to press the PAUSE button again to restart or stop recording.
When recording level adjustment is unnecessary
In step 3, press the PLAY button while pressing and holding the REC button. Recording starts immediately.
Notes
•While the REC indicator is lit, do not remove the batteries or the AC power adaptor. Doing so may damage the data.
•If the recorder remains in stop mode for about 10 minutes or longer, the recorder will enter
•Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the recorder during recording.
•Do not connect the USB cable to the recorder during recording. Doing so stops recording automatically (because connection with a computer has priority).
•For recording with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz, you should format the memory beforehand in order to write data efficiently.
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