Adjusting the recording levels

The camera performs manual adjustment and automatic adjustment of recording levels.

Automatic adjustment

The recording levels in audio channel 1/2 can be automatically adjusted. When audio channels 1/2 are set to [FRONT], audio channels 3/4 can be set in the same manner.

Press the <HOME> button to display the HOME screen.

From [SYSTEM] → [AUDIO], select [AUDIO IN].

Select [AUTO] in [FRONT1 LEVEL] or [FRONT2 LEVEL].

Manual adjustment

Recording levels in audio channel 1/2 can be manually adjusted. When audio channels 1/2 are set to [FRONT], audio channels 3/4 can be set in the same manner.

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Press the <HOME> button to display the HOME screen.

From [SYSTEM] → [AUDIO], set [AUDIO IN].

For [CH3/4], switch to [CH1/2] in [to CH1/2].

Select [MANUAL] in [FRONT1 LEVEL] or [FRONT2 LEVEL].

If [AUTO] is selected, [A] is displayed on the [VOL] screen and manual adjustment is not possible.

Select [AUDIO VOL] in [SYSTEM] → [AUDIO].

While viewing the display of the audio channel level meter, adjust with [FRONT1+]/[FRONT1−] or [FRONT2+]/[FRONT2−], or turning the jog dial button.

When the topmost bar (0 dB) is exceeded, the red bar display lights up to indicate that input volume is excessive. Adjust the maximum level so that the display does not reach 0 dB.

The levels for both channels will increase or decrease with the jog dial button operation. It will not increase or decrease in case of [AUTO].