Sony XR500VE Handbook page 107

MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level)
You can select the microphone level for recording sound.
Steps
In recording mode,
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 NORMAL
LOW ( )
SELF-TIMER
Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds.
Steps
In recording mode,
 OFF
ON ( )
Tips
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You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Wireless Remote Commander (p. 9).
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(OPTION) [MICREF LEVEL]
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Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level.
Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [LOW] when you want to record
an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc. (This setting is not
suitable for recording conversations.)
(OPTION) [SELF-TIMER]
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Cancels the self-timer.
Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the recording, touch [RESET].
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