Setting The Analog Input And Output Reference Levels - Sony MDS-B5 Operation Manual

3-4 Setting the Analog Input and Output Reference Levels

3-2 Connections
You can adjust the analog input and output reference
levels during recording or playback within a range of
+8 dB to –12 dB by turning the PLAYBACK and
RECORD level controls on the rear of the MD deck.
The analog input and output reference level is factory
set at +4 dB (at –20 dB from full bit).
Setting the analog input and output
reference levels
1 2
1
Play back a disc recorded at –20 dB from the full
bit. Adjust the output level of the ANALOG OUT
connectors with the PLAYBACK (CH-1/CH-2)
level controls.
2
Input an audio signal to the ANALOG IN
connectors, and during recording or recording
pause adjust the output level for the ANALOG
OUT connectors with the RECORD (CH-1/CH-2)
level controls.
Note
Adjust the PLAYBACK and RECORD level controls
with a flat screwdriver. Do not use excessive force
when turning the screwdriver or touch the screwdriver
to any part other than the PLAYBACK and RECORD
level controls.
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