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The XL1 can record sound in three audio modes:
• 16-bit (48kHz, 2 channel) for the highest sound quality
• 12-bit ST-1 (32kHz, 2 from 4 channels) for recording on two channels (stereo 1), leaving two channels
(stereo 2) free for you to add new sound at a later date.
• 12-bit ST-1, 2 (32kHz, 4 channels) for simultaneous recording on four channels (stereo 1 and stereo 2).
AUDIO MODE••16bit
Selecting the Audio Mode
REC LEVEL
A
M
INPUT SELECT
MIC
ATT.
AUDIO 1
MIN
MAX
L
R
BALANCE
LEVEL
AUDIO 1/MIC
REC LEVEL
A
M
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
L
R
AUDIO 2
AUDIO
MONITOR
0
2
6
20
40
30
50
R
L
-dB
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1. To switch between the three modes, open the camera menu and select AUDIO MODE.
2. Select a mode, and close the menu.
• The name of your chosen mode is displayed in the viewfinder and main LCD panel.
After selecting the audio mode you can set the audio input:
• The settings for 16-bit and 12-bit stereo 1 audio are the same, and are explained under “Two Channel
Recording” on the next page.
• The settings for 12-bit stereo 1, 2 are explained under “Four channel Recording” on page 38.
Notes:
• You cannot add new sound to a tape using this camcorder.
• For audio output details, including how to play back a tape that has new sound on stereo 2, see page 60.
(see p. 18)
