Sony DSR PD170 Operating Instructions - Page 54

Adjusting the recording level manually- Sound recording level To adjust the recording level automatically Set AGC CH1 to ON when you automatically adjust the recording level of the channel 1. And set AGC CH2 to ON when you automatically adjust the recording level of the channel 2. When the recording level is adjusted manually The recording level indicator appears at the lower-right on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The sound input through the AUDIO CH1/CH2 jacks or DV Interface You cannot adjust the recording level. Adjusting the recording level (1) Press AUDIO LEVEL to display the recording level adjustment display in standby or recording mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the recording level of the channel 1, then press the dial. The cursor moves to "CH2," and you can adjust the recording level of the channel 2. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the recording level of the channel 2. 1,2 [a] CH1 30 20 12 0 dB AUDIO CH2 LEVEL CH1 CH2 3 [b] [c] CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2 30 20 12 0 dB [a] Recording level meter [b] Decreases the recording level [c] Increases the recording level To clear the recording level adjustment display Press AUDIO LEVEL again. When AGC CH1 or AGC CH2 is set to ON You can see the recording level adjustment display, however, you cannot adjust the recording level of the channel that the item above is set to ON. When MAN GAIN is set to LINKED The recording level adjustment display is changed as follows. 54 CH1 CH2 30 20 12 0 dB CH1,2