Recording Audio

Using the WM-V1 Wireless Microphone

Using the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone, you can reliably record sound even when recording subjects at a distance exceeding the practical range of the built-in microphone. For details about using the WM-V1, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the microphone.

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Audio Scenes and Other Audio Settings

You can have the camcorder optimize the audio settings of the built-in microphone by selecting the audio scene that matches your surroundings. This will greatly enhance the sense of "being there". Alternatively, you can select [„Custom Setting]* in order to adjust the camcorder's various audio settings to your liking.

See the following table for the settings used by each audio scene.

* Not available in mode.

Operating modes:

1Open the audio scene selection screen. [FUNC.] >[—Audio Scene]

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

•When you select [„Custom Setting], customize the audio settings to your preference with the relevant procedures (see the reference pages in the following table).

Options ( Default value)

[‘Standard] To record most general situations. The camcorder records with standard settings. [’Music] To vibrantly record music performances and singing indoors.

[‚Speech] Best for recording human voices and dialog.

[“Forest and Birds] To record birds and scenes in forests. The camcorder clearly captures sound as it spreads.

[”Noise Suppression] To record scenes while reducing noise from wind, passing vehicles and similar ambient sound. Ideal for recording at the beach or in places with a lot of noise.

[„Custom Setting] Allows you to adjust the audio settings to your liking. The settings that you can adjust are the [äMic Level] setting in the FUNC. panel and the following settings in the pmenu: [Built-in Mic Wind Screen], [Built-in Mic Att.], [Built-in Mic Freq. Response] (audio equalizer), and [Built- in Mic Directionality].