Audio Scenes and Other Audio Settings

Audio Equalizer

You can use the audio equalizer to adjust sound levels by specifically targeting the high- or low- frequency range and selecting one of 3 available levels. The audio equalizer settings are only available when recording sound using the built-in microphone.

Operating modes:

POINTS TO CHECK

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• Set [Audio Scene] to [Custom Setting] (A68).

1Open the [Built-in Mic Freq. Response] screen.

[FUNC.] >[MENU] >p>[Built-in Mic Freq. Response]

2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].

Options ( Default value)

[hNormal] Appropriate for balanced sound under most normal recording conditions. [çBoost LF Range] Accentuates the low-frequency range for more powerful sound.

[èLow Cut Filter] Filters the low-frequency range to reduce the noise of blowing wind, a car’s engine and similar ambient sounds.

[éBoost MF Range] Best for recording human voices and dialog.

[êBoost HF+LF Range] Best, for example, for recording live music and clearly capture the special sound characteristics of a variety of instruments.

Auto Wind Screen

The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors. You can select from two levels or turn off the auto wind screen.

POINTS TO CHECK

• Set [Audio Scene] to [Custom Setting] (A68).

1Open the [Auto Wind Screen] screen.

[FUNC.] >[MENU] >p>[Auto Wind Screen]

2Touch the desired wind screen level and then touch [X].

• Touch [jOff à] to turn off the auto wind screen.

NOTES

Some low-frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind. When recording in

surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend setting [Auto Wind Screen] to [jOff à].