Video 81NOTES• When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound maybe distorted.• If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, activate themicrophone attenuator with the 7 8 [Microphone Attenuator] set-ting (or [Surround Mic Attenuator] when the optional SM-V1 SurroundMicrophone is attached to the camcorder).• We recommend using headphones to check the sound level whileadjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuatoris activated.• This function can also be assigned to the custom key/dial (0 85).Using HeadphonesUse headphones for playback or to check the audio level while record-ing. The headphones are connected to the AV OUT/X terminal, whichis used for both the headphones and the audio/video output. Beforeconnecting the headphones, follow the procedure below to change thefunction of the terminal from AV output to X (headphones) output.* Headphones can be used also in mode but the function of the terminal can-not be changed in this mode. Change the setting in advance in one of the otheroperating modes.* Only when performing the procedure in mode.• J appears.Operating modes: *[FUNC.]* 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [AV/Headphones] 8[Headphones] 8To close the menu: 8 [a]To continue adjusting the volume:8 [f] 8 [Volume] 8 Drag your finger left and right alongthe volume bar to adjust the volume 8 [a]