Sony MZR500PC Operating Instructions - Page 19

Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) When you record, the sound level is adjusted automatically. If necessary, you can set the level manually. Note Adjust the recording level while the recorder is in standby mode. You cannot adjust it while recording >MENU. REC X ENTER 1 Press REC while pressing X. The recorder stands by for recording. 2 Press ENTER, press >MENU. repeatedly until "RecVol" flashes in the display, and then press ENTER again. 3 Press >MENU. repeatedly until "Manual" flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. 5 While observing the level meter in the display, adjust the recording level by pressing >MENU.. Set the level so that the maximum input lights up the fifth segment on the level meter. If the sixth segment lights up, lower the level by pressing >MENU. fifth segment Recording does not start in this step. If your source is an externally connected component, be sure to cue the source to the beginning of the material to be recorded before you start playback. 6 Press X again to start recording. To stop recording, press x. The recording level control is switched back to automatic control when you record the next time. Notes • The recording level cannot be adjusted while recording is in progress. If you want to adjust the recording level after you have started the recording, press X to pause the recorder. Then do the procedure from step 5. • You cannot adjust the recording level manually during synchro-recording. To switch back to the automatic control, Press >MENU. repeatedly until "Auto" flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. 4 Play the source. 19-GB