Audio Recording

Changing the Audio Mode

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You can record sound in two audio modes16—-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.

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AUDIO SET UP

AUDIO MODE•••12bit

 

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

“16bit” appears for approximately 4 seconds.

For adding new sound, see Audio Dubbing ( 105).

Adjusting the Audio Recording Level

You can manually adjust the audio recording level of the built-in microphone or an external microphone connected to the MIC terminal or advanced accessory shoe.

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

AUDIO SET UP

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1.Turn the mode dial to a position other than [.

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

Check if a green bar is displayed below the indicator. If not, press the AUDIO LEVEL button to display the bar.

3.Adjust the level with the selector 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 to hide the green bar.

The audio level can only be changed when the green bar is displayed. We recommend hiding the bar to prevent accidental changes.

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