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Using the Full
Range of Features
Audio Recording

To switch to the 16-bit mode,open the menu and select VCR SET UP.

Then select AUDIO MODE,set it to “16 bit” and close the menu.

• “16 bit” is shown in the display for approximately 4 seconds.
Notes:
• For details on adding new sound, see p. 97.
• For details of playing back a tape that has new sound on stereo 2, see p. 103.
• When you record to the MV5i/MV5i MC from a camcorder with
DV terminal outputs,the audio mode becomes automatically set to 12 bit.
• In TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, the audio mode takes effect when doing analog
line-in recording or AV insert. When you do DV in recording, the setting
automatically changes to that of the digital device connected to the camcorder.
MV5i/MV5i MC

External microphone

Selecting the audio mode

The comcorder can record sound in two audio modes — 16-bit and 12-bit. The
16-bit mode produces the higher sound quality (slightly superior to CD) while the
12-bit mode records on 2 channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2)
for you to add new sound at a later time.
AUDIO MODE••12bit
VCR SET UP
( 39)
For greater creative control over audio recording,you can connect an external
microphone to the camcorder via the MIC terminal. When using the MIC terminal,
use a microphone with a built-in power supply (condenser microphone). It is
possible to connect almost any stereo microphone with a plug diameter of 3.5 mm
(1/8in), however,their audio levels will be different from that of the built-in
microphone.
Attach the microphone to the optional SA-1 Adapter Bracket.
CAMERA CARD CAMERA
MV5i MC
CARD PLAY (VCR)
MV5i MC
PLAY (VCR)
MV5i/MV5i MC
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