Recording Audio
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Using the Built-in Microphone or MIC Terminal
1 Select the built-in microphone/MIC terminal as the audio input for the desired audio channel.
CH1 / CH2: If the handle unit is connected to the camcorder, set both audio input selection switches to
INT.MIC/MIC.
CH3 / CH4:
>
[
C
!
Audio Setup]
>
[CH3/CH4 Input]
>
[
Built-in Mic/MIC Terminal]
>
[
X
]
2 To use an external microphone, connect it to the MIC terminal.
• The camcorder will record audio from the built-in microphone unless an external microphone is connected
to the MIC terminal.
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level
You can adjust the audio recording level of the various audio channels using the audio controls on the handle unit
or the audio screen in the FUNC menu. The audio screen shows an overview of the audio channels used and, for
each audio channel: the audio input currently selected, whether the audio recording level is adjusted
automatically or manually and the audio level indicator.
Automatic Audio Level Adjustment for CH1 or CH2
When the handle unit is attached to the camcorder, set the audio level switch of the desired channel to A
(automatic) to let the camcorder automatically adjust that channel’s audio level. If the handle unit is not attached,
adjust the audio levels using the FUNC menu (
A
Audio input selection switches
for INPUT 1
for INPUT 2
CH1/CH2 audio level switches
