Panasonic AJSPX800P AJSPX800 User Guide - Page 35

Adjusting Recording Levels, CH3 and CH4 Recording Levels

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z Audio Channels 1 and 2 always receive the signals selected with the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches. z When the extension board AJ-YA902AG (optional accessory) is attached, 4-channel recorded audio signals are SDI-output, as is. 3 While checking the audio channel level meter in the display window or the audio level meter in the viewfinder, adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 control. Note that if the level exceeds the top bar (0 dB), the word OVER illuminates to show that the input level is excessive. The adjustment made in such a way that the maximum level Specific audio settings are performed through the and screens, which are accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page. Audio level meter on the display window For more information, see [8-6 MAIN OPERATION].  0,&$8',2! NDF SLAVE HOLD W DV GPS OVER 0 CTL VTCG TIME DATE P- REC 4 )521795 2)) )521795 2)) 0,&/2:&87&+2)) 0,&/2:&87&+2)) 0,&/2:&87&+2)) 0,&/2:&87&+2)) /,0,7(5 2)) /,0,7(5 2)) $872/(9 21 $872/(9 21 5 6: 05(&&+6 7(67721 1250$/ 10 h Y minM MEDIA E BATT E sD frm F F LOOP DRIVE OP-SLOT 1 20 30 40 OO 2 -dB Audio level meter in the viewfinder  0,&$8',2! )52170,&32:(521 5($50,&32:(521 $8',228721 021,7256(/(&767(5(2 )52170,&/(9(/E% 5($50,&&+/(9(/E% 5($50,&&+/(9(/E% 5($5/,1(,1/9/E% $8',2287/9/E% +($'5220 E% :,5(/(66:$512)) F:1---- w R:2---- w---+ When operating the AJ-SPX800P without a sound recordist, it is recommended that the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control should be used to adjust the audio level. In advance, check the level meter in the viewfinder screen and use the AUDIO LEVEL control to adjust the appropriate audio channel so that no excessive audio signals will be admitted. 4-4-2 Adjusting Recording Levels To adjust the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2, follow the steps below. 1 Position the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4-selector switch at CH1/2 so that the audio level meter on the display window will provide CH1 and CH2 indications. Ensure that the channel indications displayed in the window are 1 and 2. Whether to enable or disable the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control must be preset through menu options FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2. Note that this control is factorydisabled. The menu options are found in the MIC/AUDIO1 screen, which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page. 2 Position the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch at [MAN]. 4-4-3 CH3 and CH4 Recording Levels The following table shows the effects on the recording level for Audio Channels 3 and 4 that depend on the settings and input levels specified through the menu options AUTO LEVEL CH3 and AUTO LEVEL CH4. Note that the recording level cannot be adjusted manually. These options are found in the screen, which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page. AUTO LEVEL CH3/CH4 Input level LINE MIC ON AGC ON AGC ON OFF AGC/LIMITER OFF LIMITER ON 35

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<Notes>
Audio Channels 1 and 2 always receive the signals selected
with the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 switches.
When the extension board AJ-YA902AG (optional accessory)
is attached, 4-channel recorded audio signals are SDI-output,
as is.
Specific audio settings are performed through the <MIC/
AUDIO1> and <MIC/AUDIO2> screens, which are accessible
from the MAIN OPERATION page.
For more information, see [8-6 MAIN OPERATION].
4-4-2
Adjusting Recording Levels
To adjust the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2, follow
the steps below.
1
Position the MONITOR SELECT
CH1/2 / CH3/4-selector
switch at CH1/2 so that the audio level meter on the display
window will provide CH1 and CH2 indications. Ensure that
the channel indications displayed in the window are 1 and
2.
Whether to enable or disable the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL
control must be preset through menu options FRONT VR
CH1 and FRONT VR CH2. Note that this control is factory-
disabled.
The menu options are found in the MIC/AUDIO1 screen,
which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page.
2
Position the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch at [MAN].
3
While checking the audio channel level meter in the display
window or the audio level meter in the viewfinder, adjust the
AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 control.
Note that if the level exceeds the top bar (0 dB), the word
OVER illuminates to show that the input level is excessive.
The adjustment made in such a way that the maximum level
will not reach the 0 dB bar.
Audio level meter on the display window
Audio level meter in the viewfinder
When operating the AJ-SPX800P without a sound recordist, it is
recommended that the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control should be
used to adjust the audio level.
In advance, check the level meter in the viewfinder screen and
use the AUDIO LEVEL control to adjust the appropriate audio
channel so that no excessive audio signals will be admitted.
4-4-3
CH3 and CH4 Recording Levels
The following table shows the effects on the recording level for
Audio Channels 3 and 4 that depend on the settings and input
levels specified through the menu options AUTO LEVEL CH3
and AUTO LEVEL CH4. Note that the recording level cannot be
adjusted manually.
These options are found in the <MIC/AUDIO1> screen, which is
accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page.
AUTO LEVEL
CH3/CH4
Input level
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MIC
ON
AGC ON
AGC ON
OFF
AGC/LIMITER OFF
LIMITER ON
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