Recording Audio
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NOTES
• When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be distorted.
• We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording
level or when the microphone attenuator is activated.
Wind Screen (Built-in Microphone)
The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors. You
can select from two levels or turn off the auto wind screen.
POINTS TO CHECK
• Set [
—
Audio Scene] to [
„
Custom Setting] (
A
1 Open the [Built-in Mic Wind Screen] screen.
[FUNC.]
>
[MENU]
>
p
>
[Built-in Mic Wind Screen]
2 Touch the desired option and then touch [
X
].
Options
(
Default value)
NOTES
• Some low-frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind. When recording in
surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend
setting [Built-in Mic Wind Screen] to [
j
Off
à
].
Microphone Attenuator
If the audio level is too high and the audio sounds distorted while recording , activate the microphone
attenuator (12 dB).
POINTS TO CHECK
• Set [
—
Audio Scene] to [
„
Custom Setting] (
A
1 Open the [Microphone Attenuator] screen.
[FUNC.]
>
[MENU]
>
p
>
[Microphone Attenuator]
2 Touch the desired option and then touch [
X
].
Operating modes:
[
H
Auto (High)]
The camcorder will automatically activate the built-in microphone wind screen at a
high level, as necessary.
[
L
Auto (Low)
]
The camcorder will automatically activate the built-in microphone wind screen at a
low level, as necessary.
[
j
Off
à
]
The built-in microphone wind screen will be deactivated at all times.
Operating modes:
COP
Y
