49Advanced FunctionsRecordingEAudio 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 with another editing device. Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality.1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ).2. Select ( ) the [AUDIO SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select( ) the [AUDIO MODE] option and press ( ).3. Set ( ) it to [16bit] or [12bit] and press ( ) to save the changes,then close the menu.The selected audio mode is displayed for approximately 4 seconds.Wind ScreenThe camcorder reduces the wind noise automatically (only when recording audio with thebuilt-in microphone). However, you can turn off the wind screen when recording indoors,or when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible.1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ).2. Select ( ) the [AUDIO SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select( ) the [WIND SCREEN] option and press ( ).3. Set ( ) it to [OFF] and press ( ) to save the changes, then closethe menu.“ ” appears when you turn the wind screen off.MENU( 33) AUDIO SETUP AUDIO MODE 12bitMENU( 33) AUDIO SETUP WIND SCREEN AUTO
