4LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) (audio channel 1 and channel 2 recording level) controls

These controls adjust the audio levels of channels 1 and 2 when audio

input is from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors and the AUDIO 2 SELECT switches are set to MANUAL.

5AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) (audio channel-1 and channel-2

adjustment method select) switches

These switches select the audio level adjustment method for each of audio channels 1 and 2.

AUTO: Select this setting for automatic adjustment.

MANUAL: Select this setting for manual adjustment.

6AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) (audio input) switches

These switches select the audio input signals to be recorded for audio channels 1 and 2.

FRONT: The input signal source is the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector.

REAR: The input signal source is the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH2 connectors.

You can also record audio signals in audio channels 3 and 4.

You can select the input signals to be recorded for audio channels 3 and 4 by using the AU REC CH 3/4 item on the VTR SETUP page of the MAINTENANCE menu.

The following three input signals are available:

1/2 CH: Records the same input signals connected to the AUDIO CH-1/ CH-2 connectors in audio channels 3 and 4..

AUTO: Records inputs signals other than the signals connected to the AUDIO CH-1/CH-2 connectors, that is signals which are not selected using the AUDIO IN switches.

This is effective only when the HDCA-901 camera adaptor is turned off, if connected.

For example: When the CH-1 of the AUDIO IN switch is set to FRONT: The audio signal input to the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector is recorded in channel 3.

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