Sony hdw-730 Operation Manual page 175

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Rotate the MIC LEVEL knob to adjust the audio level so that at the
maximum sound level, the level meter indicates -18 dB (segment
above 20 segments).
• The 10 bars from the bottom among 17 bars go on with the normal
input volume.
• The second bar from the top may turn on occasionally, but do not
allow the top bar to go on. If it goes on, the audio level is too high.
Note
You cannot adjust the audio level of the L channel and R channel
separately even if the stereo microphone is connected.
Using the LEVEL controls
You can select the audio level controls to be used to adjust the level of
the audio signals input to the MIC IN connectors on the VTR MODE-2
page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
At the factory
setting
Audio level
MIC LEVEL
to the CH-1
control
Audio level
MIC LEVEL
to the CH-2
control
Note
When you select that LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) control(s) is linked with the
MIC LEVEL control, if the LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) control(s) is turned
fully counterclockwise to 0, the audio signal input to AUDIO IN CH-1/
CH-2 connectors cannot be recorded. Before adjusting the audio level
using the MIC LEVEL control, confirm the setting of the LEVEL (CH-1/
CH-2) controls.
Example 1
LEVEL (CH-1)
control
LEVEL (CH-2)
control
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
Example 2
The LEVEL (CH-1) control
is linked with MIC LEVEL
control
The LEVEL (CH-2) control
is linked with MIC LEVEL
control
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