76Using the Full Rangeof FeaturesE❍ The microphone level resets to [AUTO] when you turn the mode dial to [.❍ We recommend using headphones when manually adjusting the audio level.❍ When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, drums or concerts),sound may become distorted or may be recorded not in the actual sound level.❍ If sound is distorted, turn on the microphone attenuator.Audio Level Indicator❍ In auto mode, you can display or hide the audio level indicator by pressing the AUDIOLEVEL button.❍ When [MIC LEVEL] is set to [MANUAL], the symbol “M” and a green bar is shown.❍ The green bar shows the level of the microphone (it increases to the right anddecreases to the left).Microphone AttenuatorUse the microphone attenuator if you need to lower the volume level or correct audiodistortion during recording or audio dubbing. Check the audio levels withheadphones.Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [MIC ATT], set it to [ON]and close the menu.Recording with an External MicrophoneYou can use an external microphone forrecording. Almost all stereo microphones witha plug diameter of 0.14 inch (3.5 mm) can beconnected to the MIC terminal. Use amicrophone with a built-in power supply(condenser microphone).❍ The audio level differs from that of the built-in microphone.❍ Be careful with long microphones as they may appear in the picture.❍ See also Using the DM-50 Microphone ( 81).CARD PLAY (VCR)CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERAM-dB40 12 0 Level indicatorGuide (green bar)[MIC LEVEL] is setto [MANUAL].MIC ATT••••••OFFAUDIO SET UP( 43)
