Setting the Audio Mix

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AUDIO BALANCE

MONITOR ST-1 ST-2

Editing

When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12-bit mode, you can set the audio output to play: stereo 1 (the original sound), stereo 2 (any new sound, dubbed to the tape after recording), or mix the balance between the two.

Audio from the 16-bit mode only contains stereo 1 sound and so you cannot/do not need to select the audio mix. The same is true for the 12-bit stereo 1 mode, unless new sound has been added post-recording.

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TAPE (VCR)

Choose the output.

Press AUDIO MONITOR on the wireless controller.

Starting with the last selected setting, 4 settings appear as you push the button:

STEREO1 for just stereo 1.

STEREO2 for just stereo 2.

MIX/FIXED for an equal mix of stereo 1 and 2.

MIX/VARI. (mix variable) for when you want to mix the balance between stereo 1 and 2.

To simply choose STEREO1, STEREO2 or MIX/FIXED, make sure your choice appears on the display.

If you choose MIX/VARI., you can go on to mix the balance.

Use the ST-1/ST-2 keys to mix the balance. A bar showing the mix appears on the screen for 4 seconds.

Note:

When you have chosen the output, STEREO1, STEREO2, MIX/FIXED or MIX/VARI. is shown in the top left of the display for a few seconds. If you turn the power off the output is set to STEREO1.

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Canon Optura 100 instruction manual Setting the Audio Mix, Choose the output

Optura 100 specifications

The Canon Optura 100 is a versatile miniDV camcorder that emerged in the early 2000s, combining compact design with impressive features aimed at both amateur videographers and enthusiasts. This camcorder is particularly noted for its high-quality video recording capabilities, making it a popular choice among users seeking to capture memories in rich detail.

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For video recording, the Canon Optura 100 offers several resolution settings, including the capability to record in standard and LP modes, accommodating various needs and storage constraints. With the miniDV tape format, users benefit from the ability to record high-quality digital video that can be easily transferred to computers for editing and sharing.

Audio quality is also a priority, and the Optura 100 features built-in stereo microphones that capture sound with clarity, making it suitable for recording events, interviews, and narrations. The camcorder includes a range of audio options, including manual audio level control, which allows users to fine-tune their recordings for optimal sound.

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