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- Adjusting the recording levels

# Adjusting the recording levels

On the camera, adjustment of the recording level can be selected from three methods: adjustment dial, adjustment by menu items and automatic adjustment. Select which two channels, [CH1/2] or [CH3/4], are to be assigned to the adjustment dial in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO] → [VR SELECT]. The two channels not assigned to the adjustment dial are automatically adjusted. They can also be adjusted by the menu items. [CH1/2] is assigned to the adjustment dial as the factory setting.

## Selection of level adjustment method

At [VR SELECT], select which of [CH1/2] or [CH3/4], are to be assigned to the <AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2/4> dial.

[CH1/2] | Assigns the <AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2/4> dial to channels 1/2. The <AUDIO SELECT CH1/3>/<AUDIO SELECT CH2/4> switches are also enabled for channels 1/2. Channels 3/4 are automatically adjusted. When [AUTO LVL CH3] and [AUTO LVL CH4] are set to [OFF] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO], automatic adjustment is canceled and the level can also be adjusted by [LVL CONTROL CH3] and [LVL CONTROL CH4].
[CH3/4] | Assigns the <AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2/4> dial to channels 3/4. The <AUDIO SELECT CH1/3>/<AUDIO SELECT CH2/4> switches are also enabled for channels 3/4. Channels 1/2 are automatically adjusted. When [AUTO LVL CH1] and [AUTO LVL CH2] are set to [OFF] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO], automatic adjustment is canceled and the level can also be adjusted by [LVL CONTROL CH1] and [LVL CONTROL CH2].

NOTE

- The values of each item when [VR SELECT] is changed are carried over.

## When the level adjustment dial is assigned to [CH1/2]

#### Selection of level adjustment of channels 1/2

For the level adjustment method of channels 1/2, select <AUTO> (automatic adjustment) or <MANU> (manual adjustment by adjustment dial) by the <AUDIO SELECT CH1/3>/<AUDIO SELECT CH2/4> switch.

When <MANU> is selected, the volume of channels 1/2 is adjusted by the <AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2/4> dial.

#### Adjustment by <AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2/4> dial

Adjust the <AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2/4> dial while viewing the audio channel level meter in the status display or the audio level meter in the LCD monitor. When the topmost bar (0 dB) is exceeded, the [OVER] display is illuminated to indicate that input audio is excessive. The maximum level must be adjusted so that the display does not reach 0 dB.

#### Adjustment by <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial

When operating the camera alone, we recommend using the <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial to adjust the audio level. Select the audio channel to be adjusted in advance, and while viewing the level meter of the viewfinder screen, adjust the level by the <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial so that input does not become too great.

When adjusting the recording level by the <F.AUDIO LEVEL> dial, perform the following operation. Select whether to enable [FRONT VR CH1] and [FRONT VR CH2] on the line selected as the input signal of each channel in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO].

[OFF]: Disabled

[FRONT]: Enabled when <FRONT> is selected for the input signal

[W.L.]: Enabled when wireless is selected for the input signal

[REAR]: Enabled when <REAR> is selected for the input signal

[ALL]: Enabled on all input lines

#### Level adjustment of channels 3/4

Automatic adjustment is enabled when [AUTO LVL CH3] and [AUTO LVL CH4] are set to [ON] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO]. When these items are set to [OFF], automatic adjustment stops functioning, and the audio level can be adjusted by [LVL CONTROL CH3] and [LVL CONTROL CH4] in [MIC/AUDIO].

## When the level adjustment dial is assigned to [CH3/4]

#### Selection of level adjustment of channels 3/4

For the level adjustment method of channels 3/4, select <AUTO> (automatic adjustment) or <MANU> (manual adjustment by adjustment dial) by the <AUDIO SELECT CH1/3>/<AUDIO SELECT CH2/4> switch.

When <MANU> is selected, the volume of channels 3/4 is adjusted by the <AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2/4> dial.

#### Adjustment by <AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2/4> dial

Adjustment is possible by the <AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3>/<AUDIO LEVEL CH2/4> dial in the same way as when the level adjustment dial is assigned to [CH1/2].

#### Level adjustment of channels 3/4

Automatic adjustment is enabled when [AUTO LVL CH1] and [AUTO LVL CH2] are set to [ON] in the main menu → [I/F SETUP] → [MIC/AUDIO]. When these items are set to [OFF], automatic adjustment stops functioning, and the audio level can be adjusted by [LVL CONTROL CH1] and [LVL CONTROL CH2] in [MIC/AUDIO].

## Selection of adjustment method

#### When [CH1/2] is selected by [VR SELECT]

Channel 1, channel 2 | Channel 3, channel 4
--- | ---
<AUDIO SELECT CH1/3> switch <AUDIO SELECT CH2/4> switch | Adjustment method | [AUTO LVL CH3] [AUTO LVL CH4] | Adjustment method
<MANU> | Manual adjustment by adjustment dial | [OFF] | Manual adjustment by [LVL CONTROL CH3], [LVL CONTROL CH4]
<AUTO> | Automatic adjustment | [ON] | Automatic adjustment

#### When [CH3/4] is selected by [VR SELECT]

Channel 1, channel 2 | Channel 3, channel 4
--- | ---
[AUTO LVL CH1] [AUTO LVL CH2] | Adjustment method | <AUDIO SELECT CH1/3> switch <AUDIO SELECT CH2/4> switch | Adjustment method
[OFF] | Manual adjustment by [LVL CONTROL CH1], [LVL CONTROL CH2] | <MANU> | Manual adjustment by adjustment dial
[ON] | Automatic adjustment | <AUTO> | Automatic adjustment

Selection of the audio level adjustment method can be checked on the [AUDIO] screen of the mode check display. ([AUDIO] screen)

Selection status of level adjustment method

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