Canon XH A1S, Instruction Manual

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Audio Recording
When recording on the tape in either HDV or DV standard, audio is recorded on two channels.
The audio transfer rate is 384 kbps and the sampling frequency is 48 kHz.
You can record audio in 16-bit mode (sampling frequency 48 kHz), or 12-bit mode (sampling
frequency 32 kHz).
• Audio is recorded on channels 1 and 2, leaving the other channels unused.
• Audio cannot be dubbed using this camcorder.
• Audio recorded with this camcorder is locked audio except for audio recorded from an analog input, or
from a digital input if you select the Unlock mode.
• While recording, the sampling frequency of the output signal from the HD/SD SDI terminal will be
48 kHz regardless of the audio input.
Selecting the DV Audio Mode
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [DV AUDIO], select a setting option
and close the menu.
Selecting the Microphone’s Audio Recording Mode
You can select the most appropriate setting, given your recording conditions, for recording audio with
the built-in microphone.
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [LOW CUT], select a setting option
and close the menu.
[OFF]: To record audio under usual conditions.
[LC1]: To record mainly people’s voices.
[LC2]: To reduce the background sound of wind when recording outdoors in windy surroundings (for
example, on a beach or close to buildings). Note that when you use this setting some low-frequency
sounds may be suppressed along with the sound of wind.
Selecting the Sensitivity of the Built-in Microphone
You can change the sensitivity of the built-in microphone to [NORMAL] or [HIGH] (+6 dB) to match the
recording conditions.
[NORMAL]: To record audio under usual conditions.
[HIGH]: To record audio at a higher volume.
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [MIC SENSIT.], select a setting option
and close the menu.
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AUDIO SETUP DV AUDIO•••16bit
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AUDIO SETUP LOW CUT•••OFF
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AUDIO SETUP MIC SENSIT.•••NORMAL
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