Panasonic AG-DVX100B, User Manual

Sound 

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Selecting sound inputs
Two sources of audio can be recorded to the camera simultaneously. 
Sound can be gathered from the camera’s internal microphone, an 
external microphone, a line level source such as an audio mixing 
board or CD player, or any combi-
nation of two of those sources.

Routing audio signals is controlled 
by two switches behind the LCD 
panel and two switches on the 
front of the camera.

Setting the audio level
To set an appropriate audio level, use the AUDIO dials on the side of 
the camera. The CH 1 dial controls the level for the source selected 
with the CH 1 SELECT switch and the CH 2 dial controls the level for 
the source selected with the CH 2 SELECT switch.

Two switches behind LCD panel

Two switches on front of camera

Monitoring the audio level

Use the audio meter on the viewfinder to monitor the audio levels. 

Adjust the AUDIO dials so that the loudest sounds register just below 
the red zone. If you’re seeing a lot of red in the meters, adjust the 
AUDIO dials to lower the input level.

To monitor audio quality, plug headphones into the headphone jack 
on the back of the camera. You can control the headphone volume 
by pushing the - AUDIO MON\VAR + buttons. NOTE: Changing your 
headphone volume will not change the audio levels going to tape. 
Always use the audio meter to judge appropriate levels.

Easy-to-follow audio setup chart on next page

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