the ugly-
>Note in the manual (p.30)- "When the input is LINE 1/2, regardless of the LEVEL CTRL setting, it will always function as LMT (limiter)."
It looks like the only 2 options here are Auto and LMT - so auto gain or Limiter only:
"LEVEL CTRL:
Set the recording level control function used on the mic inputs. The default value is LMT. (See “Using the level control function” on page 32.) When set to LMT(limiter), the input gain will be adjusted automatically according to the analog input level, so that the recording level will not be distorted even if the input signal is very loud.
When set to AUTO(auto gain control), the gain is automatically adjusted to make the volume as even as possible. The gain increases for low-level input signals, and the gain decreases for high-level input signals."
"TIP:
• During live performances and at other times when unexpected loud noises are input, set the LEVEL CTRL item to LMTto prevent overloads and allow recording without distortion."
Exerts from Page 30 of the manual.
Personally I can't stand Auto gain - but there should be a way to disable the limiter.
UPDATE:
You can disable the Auto/Limiter through a switch on the bottom:
Set the AUTO/LIMITER switch on the bottom of the recorder to ON. - See Page 32