56 TASCAM DR-08or the sound source itself has low volume, setthe switch to HIGH.When the REC LEVEL switch is set to LOWor HIGH, the unit automatically adjusts therecording level for optimal recording, so youcannot use the Â/¯ keys to manuallyadjust the recording level.Setting the recording level manually1 Set the REC LEVEL switch on the right sidepanel to MANUAL.2 Press the REC key to put the unit intorecording standby. The recording indicatorblinks and the recording screen appears.REC indicator3 Use the  and ¯ keys to adjust theinput level. The input level is shown at thebottom of the display.NOTEPress the• ª STOP key to end recording standby.When in recording standby and during record-•ing, even if the SPEAKER setting is set to ON, nosound is output from the built-in speaker. If youwant to adjust the level or record while monitor-ing the sounds, connect headphones to the unit’s4 – Recording
