You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in microphone or an external microphone (φ3.5mm) connected to the MIC terminal.
Manual Settings
1. Turn the camcorder on.
2. Touch [ ] menu -⋗ [ Mic. Level].
3. Touch [ ].
[ ] will appear and can be used to adjust the audio recording level.
Adjusting the Mic. Level
Touch [ ] or ] to adjust the audio recording level as necessary.
As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the -10 dB mark only occasionally.
Returning the setting to automatic.
Touch [ ].
4. Touch [ ].
Caution
When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be distorted.
We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator is activated.