Sony DVW-970/970P User Manual

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Adjusting the Audio Level

  

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To adjust the signal input to the AUDIO IN CH1 or 
AUDIO IN CH2 connector, set the AUDIO IN CH-1 or 
AUDIO IN CH-2 switch to REAR. 
To adjust both input signals, set both switches to 
REAR.

Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) corresponding to 
the channel(s) selected in step 1 to MANUAL.

With the LEVEL control for the channel selected in 
step 1, adjust so that the audio level meter shows up to 
–20 dB for a normal input volume. 

The second bar from the top may turn on occasionally, 
but do not allow the top bar (0 dB) to go on. If it goes 
on, the audio level is too high.

Using the LEVEL controls
You can select the audio level controls to be used to adjust 
the level of the audio signals input to the AUDIO IN CH1/
CH2 connectors on the AUDIO-3 page of the 
MAINTENANCE menu.

When you have operation of the LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) 
controls and MIC LEVEL control linked together, if the 
MIC LEVEL control is set to 0, the audio signals on 
channels 1 and 2 cannot be recorded. Check the position of 
the MIC LEVEL control before adjusting the LEVEL 
(CH-1/CH-2) controls.

You can adjust the audio level input from the front 
microphone connected to the MIC IN connector, which is 
to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2. 

• When [1] and [2] are not displayed under the audio 

channel level meters, the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch is set 
to the CH-3/4 position. Set this switch to CH-1/2.

• If the XLR connection automatic detection mode is on, 

when the cables are connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/
CH2 connectors, the camcorder detects the connection to 
the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors. Thus, the AUDIO 
IN switches are internally reset to REAR and the audio 
signals input to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors are 
automatically selected.
Before adjusting the audio level of the front microphone, 
confirm that no cables are connected to the AUDIO IN 
CH1/CH2 connectors. Alternatively, set the REAR XLR 
AUTO item to “OFF” on the AUDIO-1 page of the 
MAINTENANCE menu. 

To adjust the audio level of the front microphone, proceed 
as follows:

MIC LEVEL control

All bars go on.

These bars go on.

Normal input level

Excessive input level

Audio 
level to 
CH-1

LEVEL (CH-1) 
control

MIC LEVEL 
control

The MIC LEVEL 
control is linked 
with LEVEL (CH-1) 
control.

Audio 
level to 
CH-2

LEVEL (CH-2) 
control

MIC LEVEL 
control

The MIC LEVEL 
control is linked 
with LEVEL (CH-2) 
control.