Panasonic AJ-SPX800E 4-4-2Adjusting Recording Levels, 4-4-3CH3 and CH4 Recording Levels

<Note>

z Audio Channels 1 and 2 always receive the signals selected with the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches.

z When the extension board AJ-YA902AG (optional accessory) is attached, 4-channel recorded audio signals are SDI-output, as is.

Specific audio settings are performed through the <MIC/ AUDIO1> and <MIC/AUDIO2> screens, which are accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page.

For more information, see [8-6 MAIN OPERATION].

3While 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

	SLAVE HOLD W DV GPS							0		OVER
CTL VTCG TIME DATE P- REC
								10
	h Y		minM	s D		frm
								20
MEDIA
		E					F	30
BATT		E					F	40
									OO
LOOP			DRIVE		OP-SLOT 1			-dB 2

Audio level meter in the viewfinder

		F:1---- w
		R:2---- w---+
E	When operating the AJ-SPX800E without a sound recordist, it is
	recommended that the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control should be
E
	used to adjust the audio level.
E
E	In advance, check the level meter in the viewfinder screen and
E
E	use the AUDIO LEVEL control to adjust the appropriate audio
	channel so that no excessive audio signals will be admitted.

4-4-2 Adjusting Recording Levels

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

1Position 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 factory- disabled.

The menu options are found in the MIC/AUDIO1 screen, which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page.

2Position the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch at [MAN].

4-4-3 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.

AUTO LEVEL	Input level
CH3/CH4
	LINE	MIC
ON	AGC ON	AGC ON
OFF	AGC/LIMITER OFF	LIMITER ON

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