Sony PCM-D100 Operating Instructions Manual page 37

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Press the  and  buttons to select
the desired folder, and press the 
button.
You can save recorded files in a folder
in the VOICE folder. You can record a
maximum of 199 files in each folder.
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Press the  REC button.
The linear PCM recorder stands by for
recording, and display flashes.
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Open the REC LEVEL dial guard (page
14) and turn the REC LEVEL dial
to adjust the recording level while
referring to the display.
To adjust the right and left channels
simultaneously, turn the external dial. To
change the balance of recording levels
between the right and left channels, turn
the inner dial while pressing and holding it.
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
for 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.
The maximum peak value is displayed.
When "Peak Hold" in the OPTION menu is
set to "Manual," appears under the
peak value, and will remain even after you
turn off the recorder until you execute
"Reset Peak Data" in the OPTION menu
(page 70).
If appears when the maximum peak
value is output, distortion may occur.
Peak indicator (crest value of
input signal)
Maximum peak value
When checking the level on the peak
level lamps
The peak level lamps for the 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.
(The recording level is –12
to –1dB.)
OVER (red): The recording level is more
than –1dB. Lower the level.
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