Sony PCM-7040 Operation Manual page 36

Notes
• The format of time code used in recording and
playback follows the setting of the setup menu, and
not the format of the input time code or that of the
tape ID.
• Before you record on a recorded tape using a
different sampling frequency, erase the old recording
first with the bulk eraser for metal tape.
If you overwrite the new record, you cannot change
the sampling frequency because this unit follows the
sampling frequency on the tape.
• Record zero data (muting signal) instead of an audio
signal for about 30 seconds from the tape beginning.
Record neither sound nor an ID at the head of the
tape. Otherwise, you cannot play back or locate,
erase, or renumber IDs properly.
Setting and displaying the input signal
gain
To set and display the gain of the analog audio and
digital audio signals, using the "inP GAin" (INPUT
GAIN) preset menu, follow the procedure below.
Initial value at power-on is set to 0 dB. The set value is
not backed up in memory.
Data form
dB
* * *
Channel 1
1
Turn the search dial while holding the MENU key
down and set the display to "inP GAin".
2
Press the MENU key.
The displayed input signal gain value for the
channel which you can change flashes and every
time you press the key, channel changes as
follows:
(channel 1 and channel 2 n channel 1 only n
channel 2 only n no flashing...)
3
Turn the search dial while holding down the
DATA key and set the gain of the desired
channel(s).
The setting range is from-∞ to +12.0 dB.
To increase the number: Turn the search dial
clockwise.
To decrease the number: Turn the search dial
counterclockwise.
To set the input gain back to "0": Press the
RESET key while holding down the DATA key.
1
2 3
dB
* * *
Channel 2
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