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Settings and Adjustments

Audio Input Settings

(Audio In)

You can adjust the sound according to the
playback and connection conditions.
For details on NICAM system, see page 37.
This setting is effective when you record an
analogue broadcast or an external input.
Selects the sound to be recorded.
This setting is effective for recording of an
analogue broadcast or an external input, or
dubbing.
b
When recording a bilingual audio signal to the
HDD (when “Bilingual Rec. Mode (HDD)” is set
to “On” (page 77)), both audio channels are
recorded and you can select the sound when
playing.
Select the setting for the audio input when
DV camcorder dubbing.
Select “Mix” or “Stereo 2” only if you have
added a second audio when recording with
your digital video camera.
b
When receiving audio input signals from the DV
input jack, the recorder automatically selects
“Stereo” or “Bilingual” regardless of the “External
Audio” setting.

NICAM Select

NICAM Normally select this
position.
Standard Select this if the sound
from NICAM broadcasts is
not clear.

Bilingual Rec. Mode (HDD)

On When recording bilingual
programmes, both main
and sub sounds can be
recorded.
Off When recording bilingual
programmes, only one
sound track (main or sub)
can be recorded.
Set “Bilingual Recording”
to “A/L” (default) or “B/R”
in the “Audio In” setup
(page 77).

Bilingual Recording

A/L Records the main sound for
the bilingual programme.
B/R Records the sub sound for
the bilingual programme.

DV Input

Stereo 1 Records original sound
only. Normally select this
when dubbing a DV format
tape.
Stereo 2 Records additional audio
only.
Mix Records both stereo 1 and
2.

External Audio

Stereo Select this when receiving
stereo programmes from
connected equipment.
Bilingual Select this when receiving
bilingual programmes
from connected
equipment.