Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels

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This AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E supports independent four-channel audio recording in any format (HD or SD). When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is positioned at [AUTO], the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2 are automatically adjusted. To manually adjust the recording levels, position the switch at [MAN].

A setting menu allows you set the recording levels for Audio Channels 3 and 4 either to automatic adjustment or manual mode.

Selecting Audio Input Signals

The input signals to be recorded on Audio Channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 are selected with the AUDIO IN switch. For more information, see [Audio (input) Function Section] (page 19).

a b

c d

e

aAUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 controls

bAUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch

cMONITOR SELECT CH1/3, ST, CH2/4 selector switch

dMONITOR SELECT CH1/2, CH3/4 selector switch

eAUDIO IN switch

Your AG-HPX370P/AG-HPX371E is factory-set to perform no recording on Audio Channels 3 and 4 in the DVCPRO and DV formats. To enable four-channel recording, the menu option 25M REC CH SEL on the AUDIO SETUP screen must be set to 4CH.

For details on switch settings and the input system, see [AUDIO IN switch] (page 19).

NOTE

•The audio signals recorded on the four channels are output as is (SDI).

Use the AUDIO SETUP screen in the setting menu to make detailed audio settings.

AUDIO SETUP

 

 

 

OFF

FRONT VR CH1

FRONT VR CH2

 

OFF

MIC LOWCUT CH1

OFF

MIC LOWCUT CH2

OFF

MIC LOWCUT CH3

OFF

MIC LOWCUT CH4

OFF

LIMITER CH1

OFF

LIMITER CH2

OFF

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

Adjusting Recording Levels

To adjust the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2, follow the steps below.

1

Position the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2, CH3/4-

 

selector switch at CH1/2 so that the audio level

 

meter on the display window will provide CH1

 

and CH2 indications. Ensure that the channel

 

indications displayed in the window are 1 and 2.

 

 

2

Position the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch

 

at [MAN].

 

 

3

While checking the audio channel level meter in

 

the display window or the audio level meter in

 

the viewfinder, adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/

 

CH2 control.

• Note that if the level exceeds the top bar (0 dB), the word OVER illuminates to show that the input level is excessive. Adjust so that maximum sound levels do not reach the 0 dB bar.

CH 1

CH 2

OVER indication

NOTE

Pressing the USER button to which the magnification of the audio level meters (MAG A.LVL) has been assigned magnifies the audio level meters.

For details, refer to [Audio level meter magnification] (page 82).

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