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 on 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.
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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.
Preset the channel to be adjusted, and use the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control to adjust the audio level while checking the audio level meter in the viewfinder to ensure that the level does not become excessive.
Selecting Function for the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL Control
This function enables the recording level to be adjusted using the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control.
To select this function, perform menu operations to open the <MIC/AUDIO1> screen from the MAIN OPERATION page, and set whether to enable or disable the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL controls for the system selected as the input signals using the FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 items.
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 on the MAIN OPERATION page.
AUTO LEVEL | Input level | |
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62 | Adjustments and Settings for Recording: Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels |