36EN3 Before RecordingAdjusting the recording level properly▌Recorded sound will be distorted if the recording level meter swings all the way to the right, orthe PEAK indicator lights in orange. Adjust the recording level so that the recording level meterdoes not exceed [-6dB].A• The REC LEVEL dial can separately adjust thelevel of the input source for the L/R chan-nels. The larger the number is, the higher therecording level is, and the more the level meteris pushed further to the right.• Recording when the level meter is way past thepeak may result in noise, even if the [Rec Level]is set to [Auto] or [Limiter On] (☞ P. 82). Make atest recording to see if the recording level is setproperly.Before RecordingTo achieve a good recording quality, it is important to properly adjust the settings, including the[Mic Gain] of the input source (☞ P. 81) and the [Rec Level] (☞ P. 82).1 Press the REC button to enter therecording standby mode.• The recording indicator and [≠] onthe display will flash, and the deviceenters the recording standby mode.2 Adjust the recording level with theREC LEVEL dial.• Adjust the REC LEVEL dial according tothe sound source.The level meter is maxed out (the soundwill be distorted).12