65E Using the FullRange of FeaturesAudio RecordingTo switch to the 16 bit mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Thenselect AUDIO MODE, set it to 16 bit and close the menu.• “16 bit” is shown in the display for approximately 4 seconds.• For details on adding new sound, see p. 88.• For details of playing back a tape that has new sound on stereo 2, see p. 91.• When you record to the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC from a camcorder with DVterminal outputs, the audio mode display becomes set to “– – –.”• When the recording mode is set to SP or LP mode, the audio modebecomes automatically set to 12 bit (1 channel only).Selecting the audio modeELURA10/ELURA20 MC can record sound on a tape in two audio modes — 16bit and 12 bit. The 16 bit mode produces the higher sound quality (slightlysuperior to CD) while the 12 bit mode records on two channels (stereo 1), leaving2 channels free (stereo 2) for you to add new sound at a later date.AUDIO MODE••12bitVCR SET UP( 35)External microphone and headphonesFor greater creative control over audio recording, you can connect an externalmicrophone to the camera via the DU-300 Docking Unit’s MIC terminal.When using the MIC terminal, use a microphone with a built-in power supply(condenser microphone). It is possible to connect almost any stereo microphonewith a plug diameter of 1/8 inch (3.5 mm), however, their audio levels will bedifferent from that of the built-in microphone.Attach the microphone to the optional SA-1 Adapter Bracket.MICMOVIE P.SCAN VCR
