Sony PCM-D50 Operating Instructions Manual page 24

Recording (continued)
4
Press the  FF/ and  FR/ buttons
to select the desired folder, and press the
 PLAY/ENTER button.
Folders 01 to 10 are for saving recorded
tracks. You can record a maximum of 99
tracks in each folder
5
Press the  REC button.
The recorder stands by for recording, and
flashes on the display.
6
Turn the REC LEVEL dial to adjust the
recording level while referring to the
display.
You can check the recording level on
both the peak meter of the display and
the peak level lamps. Adjust the level
closer to –12dB, into an appropriate
range that is suitable for your sound
source.
When checking the level on the peak
meter of the display
When recording sound that has "sharp
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
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When checking the level on the peak level
lamps
The peak level lamps for left and right
channels light according to the input
signal levels.
If the "OVER" lamp lights up in red (when
the recording level exceeds –1dB),
distortion may occur.
Peak level lamps
-12 dB (green): Distortion will not occur.
(Recording level is –12 to –1dB.)
OVER (red): Recording level is more
than –1dB. Lower the level.
Note
During digital recording, the peak level lamps
do not light.
7
Press  PLAY/ENTER (or  PAUSE)
button.
The standby for recording is made
released, and recording starts. The
lights on the display while recording is in
progress.
When recording level adjustment is
unnecessary
In step 5 , press the  PLAY/ENTER button
while pressing and holding the  REC
button. Recording starts immediately.