2 - Names and Functions of Parts
CA-XLR2d main unit
Misoperation prevention cover
1
POWER SUPPLY indicators
These show the power source and remaining battery charge.
The indicator will blink rapidly when the remaining battery
charge becomes low. Change the battery/batteries in this
case.
Icon
Lighting state Meaning
Lit
Power supplied by the camera
is being used for operation.
Lit
AA batteries are being used for
operation.
Blinking slowly The remaining battery charge
is low.
Blinking rapidly Power will soon turn off.
2
SELECT switch
Use this to select the input device for the camera recording
channel.
IN 3
The stereo input from the INPUT 3 jack will be
output to the L/R channels.
IN 1+2
The input from the INPUT 1 jack will be output
to the L channel and the input from the INPUT 2
jack will be output to the R channel.
IN 1
The input from the INPUT 1 jack will be output
to both L and R channels.
NOTE
When “IN 1” is selected, if the 1+2 LINK switch (
8
) is not set
to “ON”, the INPUT 2 setting will be used for the R channel.
3
OL (overload) indicators
These light when input signal levels are high enough that
they could distort.
To capture high-quality audio, set the ATT (attenuation)
switch (
5
) and adjust the input volumes (
9
/
w
) so that
these do not light.
When using a digital connection, check the camera level
meters.
4
INPUT 1 switch
Set this for the equipment connected to INPUT 1.
LINE
Use this setting when connecting a line output
jack of a mixer or other external device.
MIC
Use this setting when connecting a dynamic
mic or other equipment that does not require
phantom power.
+48V
Use this setting when connecting a condenser
mic that requires phantom power.
ATTENTION
i
Do not set the INPUT switch to +48V when connecting mics
that do not require phantom power.
i
Do not connect or disconnect mics when this is set to +48V.
Doing so could cause a loud noise and might damage this
unit and connected equipment.
NOTE
i
When the SELECT switch (
2
) is set to “IN 3”, the INPUT 1
switch has no effect.
i
When set to “LINE” or “MIC”, phantom power is not supplied.
5
ATT (attenuator) switches
These change the input sensitivity to prevent audio
distortion during high-volume input.
0dB
Use this setting with mics that have low input
sensitivity, for example.
20dB
Use this setting with mics that have high input
sensitivity, for example.
46dB
Use this setting with mics that have extremely
high input sensitivity, for example, if distortion
occurs at the 20dB setting.
If OL (overload) indicators (
3
) light even when input
volumes are lowered, set these to higher values.
If OL (overload) indicators (
3
) continue to light, reduce the
volumes of sound sources or move the mics farther away
from them.
NOTE
The setting of this switch will have no effect if the INPUT 1
switch (
4
) or INPUT 2 switch (
7
) setting is “LINE”.
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