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2 Touch and hold [
%
] or [
&
] to adjust the audio recording level as
necessary.
As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level
meter will go to the right of the -12 dB mark (yellow area) only
occasionally.
3 Touch [
#
] to lock the audio recording level at the current level.
To display the audio level indicator
Usually, the audio level indicator will be displayed only after activating
the manual adjustment of the audio recording level. You can choose to
display it also when the audio level is adjusted automatically.
NOTES
• When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may
be distorted.
• If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, activate the
microphone attenuator with the
"
(
[Microphone Attenuator] set-
ting.
• We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while
adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator
is activated.
Audio level indicator
Audio level adjustment bar
Manual audio level adjustment
Current audio level
[FUNC.]
(
[
/
Mic. Level]
(
[
9
Automatic]
(
[Audio Level Indicator]
(
[
#
]
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Using Headphones
Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while record-
ing. The headphones are connected to the AV OUT/
*
terminal, which
is used for both the headphones and the audio/video output. Before
connecting the headphones, follow the procedure below to change the
function of the terminal from AV output to
*
(headphones) output.
* Headphones can be used also in
mode but the function of the terminal can-
not be changed in this mode. Change the setting in advance in one of the other
operating modes.
* Only when performing the procedure in
mode.
•
(
appears.
To adjust the volume during playback
In
mode, and in
mode during slideshow playback, adjust
the headphones volume the same way you adjust the speaker’s vol-
ume (
"
51).
Operating modes:
*
[FUNC.]*
(
[MENU]
(
!
(
[AV/Headphones]
(
[Headphones]
(
To close the menu:
(
[
#
]
To continue adjusting the volume:
(
[
%
]
(
[Volume]
(
Drag your finger left and right along
the volume bar to adjust the volume
(
[
#
]
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IMPORTANT
• When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an appro-
priate level.
• Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT/
*
terminal if the
(
icon does not appear on the screen. The noise output in such case may
be harmful to your hearing.
NOTES
• Use commercially available headphones with a
#
3.5 mm minijack.
• Even if [AV/Headphones] was set to [
(
Headphones] in a playback
mode, the function of the AV OUT/
*
terminal will return automatically to
AV output when you turn off the camcorder.
Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
Using the mini advanced shoe, you can attach to the camcorder a
range of optional accessories to expand its functionality. For details
about optional accessories available for use with your camcorder, refer
to
Accessories
(
"
193). For details about how to attach and use the
accessories, refer also to the instruction manual of the accessory used.
1 Retract the mini advanced shoe
cover in the direction of the arrow.
2 Attach the optional accessory to
the mini advanced shoe.
When a compatible accessory is
attached to the mini advanced shoe,
will appear on the screen.
Example: Attaching an optional DM-100
Directional Stereo Microphone.
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NOTES
• Accessories designed for the Advanced Accessory Shoe
cannot be used with this camcorder. Look for video
accessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility with
the
mini advanced shoe
.
Using an External Microphone
When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone
may pick up the sound of the camcorder's internal machinery. In such
case, we recommend using an external microphone.
Using the SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional Stereo
Microphone
Using the SM-V1 you can add a sense of depth and presence to your
recordings with 5.1ch surround sound. Using the DM-100 you can
accurately record audio coming directly from the direction you are
recording.
Attach the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100
Directional Stereo Microphone to the mini advanced shoe.
Refer to
Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
(
"
83).
appears. For details about using
the optional external microphone, refer
to the instruction manual of the acces-
sory used.
Operating modes:
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