Sony DVW-A500P/1 DVR User Manual


 
Chapter 5 Recording/Playback 5-3
Chapter 5 Recording/Playback
To adjust the audio output level of the
MONITOR OUTPUT connectors
You can make an initial settings to allow the audio
output level of the MONITOR OUTPUT connector to
be adjusted with the PHONES level control on the
upper control panel.
For details, refer to “1-9. SWITCH SETTINGS ON THE
CONNECTOR PANEL AND BOARDS” in the Installation
and Maintenance Manual.
5-1-3 Adjusting the Audio
Recording Level
Adjusting the recording level
Recording with the reference level
If the REC level controls on the upper control panel
are pushed in, audio signals are recorded at the
reference level (0 dB reference level indicated in the
audio level meters for +4 dBm input).
Recording with the specific recording level
Pull out the REC level controls for the appropriate
channels and rotate them so that the audio level meters
indicate approximately 0 dB for the average audio
signal input level.
Adjusting the recording level
Selecting the display range of the audio
level meters
You can switch the range of audio level meters display
by pressing the DISPLAY FULL/FINE button on the
upper control panel.
FULL mode: The meter range is –60 to 0 dB or –40
to +20 dB.
FINE mode: The meter scale is enlarged, and the
signal level is indicated in 0.25 dB steps, with the
reference marker indicated by a lit LED in the
middle of each meter.
This specification can also be done by setting 806.
LEVEL METER SCALE in the VTR SETUP menu.
Selecting the display range of the audio level meters
DISPLAY FULL/FINE button
REC level controls