1. - [Camera/Mic] - [Microphone] - [Audio Rec Level] - desired setting.

Descriptions of menu items

Auto (default setting):

The audio recording level is adjusted automatically.

Manual ():

Adjust the audio recording level with to raise the audio recording level and to lower the audio recording level.

Note

The setting will be reset each time you switch between [Auto] and [Manual]. When [Audio Rec Level] is set to [Manual], the following will switch to [Off].

Blt-in Zoom Mic

It is recommended that you wear headphones to operate while checking the level. When continuously recording loud sound, lower the recording level in advance to record dynamic sound.

The limiter is always active regardless of the setting value of the recording level.

When you are using a dedicated microphone that is connected with the Multi interface shoe, the recording level setting will be invalid, and you will not be able to adjust the recording level.

After setting [My Voice Canceling] to [On], you cannot change the audio recording level anymore.

[121]How to Use Menu operations

Ctrl with Smartphone

Camera/Mic

You can use your smartphone as a wireless remote commander.

1. - [Camera/Mic] - [Shooting Assist] - [Ctrl with Smartphone].

[122] How to Use

My Button

Menu operations

Camera/Mic

You can assign functions that you frequently use when recording to one of the My Buttons.

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Sony HDR-CX900E, FDR-AX100E manual Ctrl with Smartphone, My Button

FDR-AX100E, FDR-AX100, HDR-CX900E, HDR-CX900 specifications

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