Panasonic PVDV401D PVDV201 User Guide - Page 49

SSppeecciiaall FFeeaattuurreess SSppeecciiaall FFeeaattuurreess Audio Dubbing using the External or Built-in Microphone The original sound can be replaced with new sound using the built-in Palmcorder microphone or an external microphone (PV-DV401 only). External Microphone with M3 connector (not supplied) External Microphone Jack (PV-DV401 only) Before you begin • Connect the external Microphone (if used) (PV-DV401 only). • Turn on the Palmcorder. • Insert a pre-recorded tape to be dubbed. The AUDIO-REC setting in CAMERA MENU mode should be as follows: 12 bit The original sound is recorded on ST (Stereo) 1, and the new sound will be recorded on ST (Stereo) 2. 16 bit The original sound is replaced with the new sound. Built-in Microphone 1POWER Switch 3A.DUB Button 2PLAY Button 2PAUSE Button • Select 12 bit if you do not want the original sound to be completely replaced during an audio dub. • If you dub over a tape which has both 12 bit and 16 bit audio recordings on it, keep in mind that the original 16 bit audio portion will be completely replaced. 1 Set POWER to VCR. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to VCR position. • If you have the Optional Remote Control, you can set the Palmcorder to stop automatically at a specified point on the tape. See "Memory-Stop Editing" on page 50. 2 Press PLAY. Then press PAUSE where you want dubbing to begin. 3 Press A.DUB on this unit (for 3 seconds) or on the remote control (optional, page 64) to put the Palmcorder in the Audio Dub mode. • "A.DUB" flashes in the EVF or the LCD monitor. Optional 3A.DUB Button CAMCORDER CAMERA DISPLAY ON TV DATE / TIME PHOTO SHOT COUNTER / A.DUB TC RESET REC REC / PAUSE T W - SPKR VOL + A.DUB MENU REW / PLAY FF / SLOW / PAUSE / SLOW / F.ADV SEL F.ADV INDEX STOP / INDEX SEARCH SET SEARCH 49