38zWhen “VIDEO” is selected for the menu option REC SIGNAL,non-standard signals output from the GENLOCK IN connector,may degrade video quality.zWhen “PROG.” is specified for the menu option V.RES (25P),segmented-frame video is recorded, allowing you to performcompletelyprogressiveediting.However,addingverticaldetails (V.DTL) can makes the video appear unnatural. Forthese reasons, it is recommended that V.DTL be set to 0.zIn progressive mode, 50 percent shutter is forcibly added toproduce more film-like motion video. To cancel this shutter, goto the option P HALF SHUT to “OFF”.4-3-2Selecting the Recording SystemThe recording format is selected through the option menu RECMODE.The aspect ratio is selected through the menu option ASPECT.These options are found in the screen,which is accessible from the SYSTEM SETTING page.Details of the option REC MODE50M:VideoisrecordedintheDVCPRO50format(50Mbps).25M:Video is recorded in the DVCPRO format (25 Mbps).DV:Video is recorded in the DV format.Details of the option ASPECT16:9:Video is recorded with an aspect ratio of 16:9.4:3:Video is recorded with an aspect ratio of 4:3.4-4Selecting Audio Input Signalsand Adjusting Recording LevelsIn any format (DVCPRO50, DVCPRO or DV), the AJ-SPX900Esupports independent four-channel audio recording.When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is positioned at[AUTO], the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2 areautomatically adjusted. To manually adjust the recording levels,position the switch at [MAN]. Note that the recording levels forAudio Channels 3 and 4 are selected through a menu option.4-4-1Selecting Audio Input SignalsThe input signals to be recorded on Audio Channels 1, 2, 3, and4 are selected with the AUDIO IN switch. For more information,see [2-2 Audio (input) Function Section].Your AJ-SPX900E is factory-set to perform no recording onAudio Channels 3 and 4 in the DVCPRO and DV formats. Toenable four-channel recording, the menu option 25M REC CHSEL must be set to “4CH”.The following table shows audio signals recorded on AudioChannels 3 and 4 that depend on the settings for menu optionsREC CH3/4 and 25M REC CH SEL.These options are found in the MIC/AUDIO1 screen, which isaccessible from the MAIN OPERATION page:REC CH3/4options25M RECCH SELoptionsRecording on CH3/4DVCPRO50formatDVCPRO orDV formatSW2CHAudio signalsselected with theAUDIO IN CH3/CH4 switch arerecorded.No recording isperformed.4CHAudio signals selectedwith the AUDIO INCH3/CH4 switch arerecorded.CH1/22CHSignals for AudioChannel 3 are alsorecorded on AudioChannel 1, andsignals for AudioChannel 4 are alsorecorded on AudioChannel 2.No recording isperformed.4CHSignals for AudioChannel 3 are alsorecorded on AudioChannel 1, and signalsfor Audio Channel 4 arealso recorded on AudioChannel 2.AUDIO LEVELCH1/CH2 controlsAUDIO SELECTCH1/CH2 switchMONITOR CH1/3/ ST / CH2/4selector switchMONITOR SELECTCH1/2 / CH3/4selector switchDisplay windowAUDIO IN CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 buttonsᤨࠫ
