Tascam DR-22WL Reference Manual

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TASCAM DR-22WL 174 – RecordingAdjusting the input levelBefore you start recording, ensure to adjust the input level toprevent the recorded file from distortion or canceled by noise,which can occur from excessively large or quiet input volume.Use the limiter/peak reduction functions as necessary, inaddition to making manual adjustments.TIPSIn addition to adjusting the INPUT level, try changing thedistance and angle between the microphone and the soundsource. The angle and distance of the microphone can alsochange the sound quality.1. Press the RECORD button to set the recording standbymode.The RECORD indicator (around RECORD button) will flashand displays the recording screen.2. Use the INPUT LEVEL volume to adjust the input level. Theinput level setting meter will pop-up at the bottom of thedisplay.To obtain higher quality, it is recommended to set at themaximum recording level. As a guideline, adjust the inputlevel until the −12dB indicator lights in green to obtainthe optimum level. To prevent possible distortion fromexcessively large input volume, reduce the input level whenthe PEAK indicator lights in red.NOTE• Press the /MENU/8 button to cancel the recordingstandby mode.• In a recording standby or recording mode, the speaker willnot emit sound even when the SPEAKER setting is ON.If you need to monitor sound to adjust the input level andmake recordings, connect the headphone to the /LINEOUT jack.To adjust monitor sound, go to home screen and use theOUTPUT LEVEL (+/−) button. Adjusting the monitor soundwill not affect the recording quality.Setting the peak hold functionUsing the peak hold function makes monitoring the levelseasier.1. Press the /MENU/8 button to display the menu screen.2. Press the F1 button to open the REC menu page.3. Use the F2 and F3 buttons to select (highlight) theparameter of the PEAK HOLD item and press the F4button.Open the parameter list for the PEAK HOLD item.4. Use the F2 and F3 buttons to select (highlight) thepeak hold mode.Options:OFF: Peak levels are not held.1sec (default): Peak levels are held for one second.HOLD: Peak levels are held until the peak clear ( )button is pressed.5. Press the F4 button to finalize the setting and return tothe item selection mode.6. Press the /MENU/8 button to return to the home screen.