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Audio Recording
Selecting the audio mode
The camcorder can record sound on a tape in two audio modes —
,PLAY
CAMERA (VCR)
VCR SET UP | AUDIO MODE••12bit |
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To switch to the
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. 86.
•For details of playing back a tape that has new sound on stereo 2, see p. 89.
•When you record to the ZR40 from a camcorder with DV terminal outputs, the audio mode becomes automatically set to 12 bit.
•In PLAY (VCR) mode, the audio mode takes effect when doing analog
External microphone
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
Note:
•Be careful when using long microphones as they may extend into the frame.
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