Switching Audio Input (continued)

3 When using the phantom microphone,

set the INPUT 1/2 (MIC POWER +48V) switch to ON.

ON: (When using the phantom microphone)

+48V power supply to INPUT 1/2 terminal.

OFF: (When a phantom microphone is not connected)

No power supply for INPUT 1/2 terminal.

•The battery will discharge faster if you use a phantom microphone.

•Set to OFF if you connect equipment not compatible with +48V. You can damage such equipment if you leave the setting at ON.

4 Use the CH1 SELECT switch to select the input signal to be recorded to audio channel 1.

INT (L):

Audio from the built-in microphone Lch is recorded to audio channel 1.

INPUT 1:

Audio from a device connected to INPUT 1 terminal is recorded to channel 1.

INPUT 2:

Audio from a device connected to INPUT 2 terminal is recorded to channel 1.

5 Use the CH2 SELECT switch to select the input signal to be recorded to audio channel 2.

INT (R):

Audio from the built-in microphone Rch is recorded to audio channel 2.

INPUT 2:

Audio from a device connected to INPUT 2 terminal is recorded to channel 2.

•When inputting the microphone signal to channels 1 and 2, connect the microphone to INPUT 2 and switch both CH1 SELECT and CH2 SELECT to INPUT 2.

Adjusting the recording level

AUDIO control knob

Use the AUDIO control knob to adjust the recording level of the built-in microphone or of audio signals input through the INPUT 1/2 (XLR 3-pin) terminal.

To adjust the volume of the sound for monitoring. (Page 46)

To adjust the recording level of the audio signals, turn the AUDIO control knob while referring

to the audio level meter at the bottom left of the viewfinder and LCD monitor, regardless of the MIC ALC option setting (page 107) on the RECORDING SETUP screen of the setting menu.

•There may be a slight difference in the volume level between the P2 mode and TAPE mode.

The audio signals input into AUDIO IN/OUT CH1/ CH2 (pin jack) terminals can not be adjusted.

Check the recording volume level prior to shooting.

•For P2 mode recording, the recording level is set higher than for Panasonic’s broadcast-use camera recorders (AJ series).

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Panasonic AG-HVX200AP operating instructions Switching Audio Input, Adjusting the recording level
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AG-HVX200AP specifications

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