Video 97To display the audio level indicatorUsually, the audio level indicator will be displayed only after activatingthe manual adjustment of the audio recording level. You can choose todisplay it also when the audio level is adjusted automatically.NOTES• 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.Built-In Microphone DirectionalityYou can change the directionality of the built-in microphone to havemore control over how sound is recorded.Options ( Default value)[FUNC.] 8 [c Mic. Level] 8 [z Automatic] 8[Audio Level Indicator] 8 [a]Operating modes:[ Monaural] Mono recording that emphasizes sound comingfrom the front of the camcorder/microphone.[ Normal] Standard stereo recording; a middle point betweenthe [Wide] and [Monaural] settings in reach.[FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 7 8 [Built-in Mic Directionality]8 Desired option 8 [a]
