Audio can be recorded without an image. About 30 minutes of audio can be stored on a
16MB memory card. Audio is recorded at approximately 8KB/s. A maximum of 180
minutes can be recorded at one time; the optional AC adapter set AC-401/501 is required
for long recordings.
Turn the mode dial to the movie/audio recording
position. On the movie/audio menu, change the
recording mode to audio. See page 66 for details on
menu operation.
64 MOVIEAND AUDIO RECORDING
AUDIO RECORDING
1
Microphone
To begin recording, press and release the shutter
button (1). The frame counter will display the elapsed
time; during the last ten seconds, the counter will turn
red and count down the time. The recording will stop
when the shutter-release button is pressed again or the
remaining time has elapsed.
When making audio recordings, be careful not to touch
or cover the microphone. The quality of the recording is
proportional to the subject to microphone distance. For
best results, hold the camera approximately 20cm (8in)
from your mouth.
Recording audio.
Press shutter to stop.
Press shutter button
to record.
The audio recording mode uses a blue
screen. In stand-by, the monitor shows
the approximate recording time
available.