RecordingE53In normal recording conditions, the camera sets the audio recording level automatically as long as you slidethe REC LEVEL switch to A (automatic).You can also set the recording level manually:1. Set the recording level for stereo 1 in exactly the same way as for 2 channel recording.2. Set the recording level for stereo 2 by sliding the REC LEVEL switch of the AUDIO 2controls to M (manual).3. Turn the L and R dials to independently adjust the recording levels of the 2 inputs(corresponding to the L and R channels of the AUDIO 2 RCA jacks).• Check the levels for each channel in the audio LCD panel.• It is essential for you to monitor the sound using headphones.• Adjust the headphone volume by rotating the PHONES LEVEL dial.Setting the recording level for 4 channel recording1. Set the audio mode to “12 bit ST-1, 2”.2. Set the input for stereo 1 in exactly the same way as for 2 channel recording.AUDIO 2 IN•• LINEVCR SET UP3. Set the input for stereo 2 by connecting a device to the AUDIO 2 RCA jacks and thenselecting the appropriate option for AUDIO 2 IN:- LINE: To record sound from a VCR, CD or other line in devices.- MIC ATT20: To record sound using a microphone, when the sound level is high.- MIC: To record sound using a microphone (e.g. attached via the optional MA-100 or MA-200Microphone Adapter/Shoulder Pad ).(see p. 26)Setting the Audio Input — 4 Channel RecordingREC LEVELAMINPUT SELECTMICATT.AUDIO 1MIN MAX L RBALANCELEVELAUDIO 1/MICREC LEVELAMMIN MAXMIN MAXLRAUDIO 2AUDIOMONITOR0262040 3050RL-dB 12
