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.
Whether to enable or disable the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control must be preset through menu options FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2. Note that this control is
The menu options are found in the MIC/AUDIO1 screen, which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page.
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. The adjustment made in such a way that the maximum level will not reach the 0 dB bar.
Audio level meter on the display window
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Audio level meter in the viewfinder
When operating the unit without a sound recordist, it is recommended that the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control should be used to adjust the audio level.
In advance, check the level meter in the viewfinder screen and use the AUDIO LEVEL control to adjust the appropriate audio channel so that no excessive audio signals will be admitted.
Selecting Function for the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control
This function enables the recording level to be adjusted using the F.AUDIO LEVEL control.
To select this function, perform menu operations to open the <MIC/AUDIO> screen from the MAIN OPERATION page, and set whether to enable or disable the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls for the system selected as the input signals using the FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 items.
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| MIC LOWCUT CH2 | :OFF | |
| MIC LOWCUT CH3 | :OFF | |
| MIC LOWCUT CH4 | :OFF | |
| LIMITER CH1 | :OFF | |
| LIMITER CH2 | :OFF | |
| AUTO LEVEL CH3 | :ON | |
| AUTO LEVEL CH4 | :ON | |
| 25M REC CH SEL | :2CH | |
| TEST TONE | :NORMAL | |
CH3 and CH4 Recording Levels
The following table shows the effects on the recording level for Audio Channels 3 and 4 that depend on the settings and input levels specified through the menu options AUTO LEVEL CH3 and AUTO LEVEL CH4. Note that the recording level cannot be adjusted manually.
These options are found in the <MIC/AUDIO1> screen, which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page.
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54 Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels