Canon OPTURA30 Instruction Manual

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60Audio RecordingChanging the Audio ModeYou can record sound in two audio modes—16-bit and 12-bit. The 12-bit mode recordssound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for adding newsound later. Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality.Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [AUDIO MODE], set it to[16bit] and close the menu.“16bit” appears for approximately 4 seconds.Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelYou can manually adjust the audio recording level of the built-in microphone or anexternal microphone.1. In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to Q.2. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [MIC LEVEL], set it to[MANUAL] and close the menu.• The audio level indicator appears.• If a green bar showing the adjustment level is not displayed, press the AUDIO LEVELbutton.3. Adjust the level with the SET dial.• The maximum level should only slightly exceed –12 dB.• Sound may be distorted if the indicator for 0 dB lights up in red.4. Press the AUDIO LEVEL button.The green bar disappears.CARD PLAYCARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERACARD PLAYCARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERAAUDIO MODE•••12bitAUDIO SETUP( 37)MIC LEVEL••••AUTOAUDIO SETUP( 37)* Only when [AUDIO DUB.] is set to [MIC IN].*