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Audio Input Settings
(Audio In)
You can adjust the sound according to the
playback and connection conditions.
For details on NICAM system, see page 53.
If the playback sound is distorted, set this
item to “Compression.” The recorder
reduces the audio output level.
This function affects the output of the
following jacks:
– LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks
– LINE 3 – TV jack
– LINE 1 jack
b
Note
When receiving audio input signals from the DV
input jack, the recorder automatically selects
“Stereo” or “Bilingual” regardless of the “External
Audio” setting.
Selects the sound to be recorded.
b
Notes
• When recording a bilingual audio signal to the
HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to
“Video Mode Off” (page 119) (except in PCM
mode)) or a DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode
(except in PCM mode), both audio channels are
recorded and you can select the sound when
playing.
• Bilingual audio streams cannot be recorded
simultaneously from digital broadcasts.
Select the setting for the audio input when
DV camcorder dubbing.
Select “Mix (Stereo 1: 75 %)”/“Mix (Stereo
1: 50 %)”/“Mix (Stereo 1: 25 %)” or “Stereo
2” only if you have added a second audio
when recording with your digital video
camera.
NICAM Select
NICAM
Normally select this
position.
Standard
Select this if the sound
from NICAM broadcasts is
not clear.
Analog Tuner Level
Normal
Normally select this
position.
Compression
Select this when the
playback sound from the
speakers is distorted.
External Audio
Stereo
Select this when
receiving stereo
programmes from
connected equipment.
Bilingual
Select this when
receiving bilingual
programmes from
connected equipment.
Bilingual Recording
A/L
Records the main sound
for the bilingual
programme.
B/R
Records the sub sound
for the bilingual
programme.
DV Input
Stereo 1
Records original
sound only.
Normally select
this when dubbing
a DV format tape.
Stereo 2
Records additional
audio only.
Mix (Stereo 1: 75 %)
Records both stereo
1 and 2.
Mix (Stereo 1: 50 %)
Mix (Stereo 1: 25 %)
