Sony DVCAM DSR-25 Operating Instructions Manual page 71

Symptom
When you set the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL
selector:
• You do not know how to adjust the input
level.
• The recorded level is too low.
• The recorded sound is distorted.
The unit does not function as part of a
digital non-linear editing system.
No picture on the LCD monitor.
Cause/Remedy
Confirm the level of the sound output from the player by referring to the player's
instruction manual. According to that output level, set the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL
selector on the rear panel of this unit so as to obtain an optimum level. If you are
not clear about the player's output level, try the following procedure.
1 Specify the output level by types of audio output connectors available on the
player.
• If the player is equipped with phono jacks: Set the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL
selector to –10.
• If the player is equipped with XLR connectors: Set the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL
selector to +4 or –2.
2 Set the AUDIO INPUT switch on the front panel to FIX and play back the tape
which you intend to use for playback. When the playback audio level is at its
maximum, if the audio levels meters exceed 0 dB, set the AUDIO INPUT
LEVEL selector to the lower step (+4 or –2). Either, set the AUDIO INPUT
switch to VAR and turn the AUDIO REC LEVEL control knobs to adjust the
recording level. The recorded sound at the portion where the meters exceed 0
dB will be distorted.
• The INPUT SELECT selector is set to a setting other than DV. t Set it to DV.
• The editing controller or the editing software is not compatible with this unit. t
Refer to the instruction manuals of the controller or the software and consult
their manufacturers.
• The CHARACTER DISPLAY (LCD) selector has been set to ON (BLACK
BACK). t Set it to ON.
• With an analog connection, the current setting of the NTSC/PAL select switch is
not appropriate. t Set it to the appropriate position for the device you are
using.
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