3 Menu Function Settings160[o] tabSound recordingNormally, the built-in microphone willrecord monaural sound. Stereo soundrecording is possible by connecting anexternal microphone equipped with astereo mini plug (3.5mm dia.) to thecamera’s external microphone INterminal (p.18). When an externalmicrophone is connected, soundrecording will switch automatically to theexternal microphone.[Sound rec.] options[Auto] : The sound recording level will be adjustedautomatically. Auto level control will operateautomatically in response to the sound level.[Manual] : For advanced users. You can adjust the soundrecording level to one of 64 levels. Select [Rec. level]and look at the level meter while pressing the <U>key to adjust the sound recording level. While lookingat the peak hold indicator (approx. 3 sec.), adjust sothat the level meter sometimes lights up the “12” (-12dB) mark on the right for the loudest sounds. If itexceeds “0,” the sound will be distorted.[Disable] : Sound will not be recorded.Level meterCOPY