Sony NEX-FS700R, Handbook

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A flat mono mix of CH1 and CH2 in the headphones can be used to check the balance between left and right channels while
recording. To switch to the mono mix, use the menu system to navigate to [ AUDIO SET ] [ HEADPHONE OUT ] and select [ MONO ].
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AUTOMATED FUNCTIONS
The audio track can be monitored through headphones during
recording and playback, and also from the built-in speaker
during playback. The volume buttons and channel selector are
located on top of the camera at the back.
Adjusting the playback volume
Audio settings
The NEX-FS700R has two audio input channels and accepts three input sources: built-in stereo microphone, unidirectional mono
microphone (supplied) and external line in. There is a +48 V phantom power supply.
This setting configuration will provide mono sound
in both left and right channels with automatic level
control. To remove the audio from CH1, set switch
to [ LINE ] .
If you are using a dynamic external microphone that
does not require power, set switches and to MIC
to disable 48V power from the camera.
Settings and Operation
1. Connect the shotgun microphone to INPUT1 (upper) and set
the INPUT1 switch (see in diagram above) to [ MIC+48V ] .
2. Set both the CH1 switch and the CH2 switch to [ INPUT1 ]
position.
3. Set the CH2 AUTO/MAN switch [ AUTO ] .
The directional shotgun microphone is used to minimize
background noise for distant subjects.
Using the supplied ECM-XM1 shotgun microphone (mono only)