Chapter 2 Parts and their functions

2-2 Audio function section (input system)

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1MIC IN (microphone input) jack (XLR, 5-pin)

Connect the microphone (optional accessory) here. The power for the microphone is supplied from this jack.

2AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2 recording level adjustment) controls

When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch 3 is set to MAN, the recording level of audio channels 1 and 2 can be adjusted using these controls.

The controls come with a locking mechanism. Therefore, to adjust the recording level, simultaneously push in and turn the controls.

3AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 & 2 automatic/manual level adjustment selector) switch

This is used to select the method for adjusting the recording levels of audio channels 1 and 2.

AUTO : Set here for automatic adjustment.

MAN : Set here for manual adjustment.

4AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch

These are used to select the input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2.

FRONT :

The input signals supplied from the microphone which has been connected to the MIC IN jack 1 are recorded.

W.L. (wireless) :

The input signals from the slot-in wireless microphone receiver are recorded.

REAR :

The audio input signals supplied from the audio component which has been connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors 5 are recorded.

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5AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio input channel 1 & 2) connectors (XLR, 3-pin)

An audio component or microphones are connected here.

6LINE/MIC/+48V (line input/mic input/mic input + 48V) selector switch

This is used to switch the audio input signals from the audio component which has been connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors 5.

LINE : The audio input signals from the audio component serving as the line input are selected.

MIC : The audio input signals from the internal power supply type of microphone are selected. (The phantom mic power is not supplied from the unit.)

+48V : The audio input signals from the external power supply type of microphone are selected. (The phantom mic power is supplied from the unit.)

7Wireless receiver slot

The UniSlot ® wireless receiver (optional accessory) can be attached here.

8FRONT AUDIO LEVEL (audio recording level adjustment) control

This enables the recording level of audio channels 1 and 2 to be adjusted. This level can be adjusted regardless of the setting position of the AUDIO SELECT switch.

When the <MIC/AUDIO1> screen is opened from the VTR MENU page by performing a menu operation, whether to enable or disable the operation of this level control can be set using the FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 setting items.

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Panasonic AJ-HDX400P operating instructions Audio function section input system, Front, Rear

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