Audio Recording

Changing the Audio Mode

You can record sound in two audio modes—16-bit and 12-bit. The 12-bit mode records sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for adding new sound later. Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality.

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY

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AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO MODE•••12bit

 

 

 

 

 

Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [AUDIO MODE], set it to [16bit] and close the menu.

“16bit” appears for approximately 4 seconds.

Adjusting the Audio Recording Level

You can manually adjust the audio recording level of the built-in microphone or an external microphone.

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR) *

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY

*Only when [AUDIO DUB.] is set to [MIC IN].

AUDIO SETUP

MIC LEVEL••••AUTO

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1.In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to Q.

2.Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [MIC LEVEL], set it to [MANUAL] and close the menu.

•The audio level indicator appears.

•If a green bar showing the adjustment level is not displayed, press the AUDIO LEVEL button.

3.Adjust the level with the SET dial.

•The maximum level should only slightly exceed –12 dB.

•Sound may be distorted if the indicator for 0 dB lights up in red.

4.Press the AUDIO LEVEL button.

The green bar disappears.

❍About the audio level indicator:

When [MIC LEVEL] is set to [AUTO], the audio level indicator switches on and off with each press of the AUDIO LEVEL button.

E

Recording

Advanced

 

- Functions

[MIC LEVEL] is set to [MANUAL].

-dB40 12 0

M

Level indicator

Guide (green bar)

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