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 more information, refer to the supplied Maintenance
Manual.
Selecting non-audio data as the audio
input signal
Do the procedure below to select non-audio data such
as a Dolby
1)
E or Dolby Digital (AC-3
2)
) signal as the
audio input signal.
1 Use item 819.NO AUDIO MODE Select and item
820.NON AUDIO Channel Select to select the
audio input signal.
2 Press the INPUT SELECT button and verify that
the flashing AUDIO INPUT/MONITOR SELECT
button matches the channel selected in step 1.
Notes
When you select non-audio data as the audio input
signal:
• The audio input signal cannot be switched.
• The “OVER” indication on the audio level meters
flashes.
• Analog audio output to the main line, monitor, and
the headphones are muted.
• The recording level cannot be adjusted using the REC
level controls.
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.
Selecting the display range of the audio level meters
DISPLAY FULL/FINE button
DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HDW-F500
INPUT SELECT button
The button of the selected channel flashes.
REC level controls
DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HDW-F500
DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HDW-F500
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1) Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
2) AC-3 is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.