Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions (continued)
AUDIO OUT connector (XLR,
This connector outputs audio signals recorded on Channels 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Output signals are selected with the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch.
MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch
Use this switch to select the audio channel whose signals are output to the speakers, earphones or AUDIO OUT connector.
CH1/2: Signals on Audio Channels 1 and 2 are output.
CH3/4: Signals on Audio Channels 3 and 4 are output.
The channel indications on the display window and on the audio level meter in the viewfinder are synchronised with this selector switch.
When a voice memo is being played back, the recorded voice is output to the speakers and earphones, regardless of the switch position.
Speakers
The speakers output EE sound during recording, and
reproduced sound during playback.2 The speakers emit an alarm sound when the warning
lamp blinks and/or the indicator activates.
When the 
PHONES jack is connected with earphones, sound from the speaker is automatically muted.
PHONES (earphones) jack (mini jack)
This connector is designed for audio monitoring (stereo) earphones. When earphones are connected, sound from the speakers is automatically muted.
Both the front and rear connectors output the same sound.
DC OUT (DC power supply) output socket
This output socket is designed for
MONITOR SELECT (audio selection) CH1/3 / ST / CH2/4 selector switch
The MONITOR SELECT switch is synchronised with the audio signal output to the speakers and earphones, and from the AUDIO OUT connector.
CH1/3: | Signal on Audio Channel 1 or 3 is output. |
ST: | Stereo audio signals on Audio Channels 1 and |
| 2 or Audio Channels 3 or 4 are output. The |
| stereo signals can be changed to mixed |
| signals using a menu option. |
CH2/4: | Signal on Audio Channel 2 or 4 is output. |
Voice memo microphone
Used to record a voice memo.
For more information on voice memos, see
VOICE MEMO button
Used to record a voice memo during recording or playback, or recording or playback is paused. Another press of the button stops voice memo recording.
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Output stereo signals to the PHONES (earphones) jack in the ST mode. Output MIX signals to the AUDIO OUT jack and to speakers.
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CH1/3 | Audio Channel 1 | Audio Channel 3 | |
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Audio Channels 1 and 2* | Audio Channels 3 and 4* | ||
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CH2/4 | Audio Channel 2 | Audio Channel 4 | |
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*You can select between stereo and mixed signal types using the menu option MONITOR SELECT. This menu option can be found in the <MIC/AUDIO2> screen on the MAIN OPERATION page.
MONITOR (volume) control
Used to control the volume of sound output from the monitor speakers and earphones.
ALARM (warning alarm volume adjustment)
Used to control the volume of the warning sound emitted
from 
speakers or earphones connected to the 
PHONES jack.
If the control is minimised, no alarm is audible.
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