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Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels, Selecting Audio Input Signals

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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels This AG-HPX500P/E supports independent fourchannel audio recording in any format (HD or SD). When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is positioned at [AUTO], the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2 are automatically adjusted. To manually adjust the recording levels, position the switch at [MAN]. Note that the recording levels for Audio Channels 3 and 4 are selected through a menu option. Selecting Audio Input Signals The input signals to be recorded on Audio Channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 are selected with the AUDIO IN switch. For more information, see [Audio (input) Function Section] (page 16). 1 2 Your AG-HPX500P/E is factory-set to perform no recording on Audio Channels 3 and 4 in the DVCPRO and DV formats. To enable four-channel recording, the menu option 25M REC CH SEL on the AUDIO SETUP screen must be set to 4CH. For details on switch settings and the input system, see [AUDIO IN switch] (page 16). • The audio signals recorded on the four channels are output as is (SDI). • With a front microphone (such as AG-MC200G) connected, setting CH1 of the AUDIO IN switch to FRONT2, setting CH2-CH4 to FRONT and setting the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch to CH3 or CH4 will result in no sound output to CH3. Use the AUDIO SETUP screen in the setting menu to make detailed audio settings. AUDIO SETUP FRONT VR CH1 OFF FRONT VR CH2 OFF MIC LOWCUT CH1 OFF MIC LOWCUT CH2 OFF MIC LOWCUT CH3 OFF MIC LOWCUT CH4 OFF LIMITER CH1 OFF LIMITER CH2 OFF PUSH MENU TO RETURN 3 4 1 AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 controls 2 AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch 3 MONITOR SELECT CH1/3 / ST / CH2/4 selector switch 4 AUDIO IN switch 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. 2 Position the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch at [MAN]. 56 Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels

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Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording
Your AG-HPX500P/E is factory-set to perform no
recording on Audio Channels 3 and 4 in the DVCPRO
and DV formats. To enable four-channel recording, the
menu option 25M REC CH SEL on the AUDIO SETUP
screen must be set to 4CH.
For details on switch settings and the input system,
see [AUDIO IN switch] (page 16).
<Note>
•
The audio signals recorded on the four channels are
output as is (SDI).
•
With a front microphone (such as AG-MC200G)
connected, setting CH1 of the AUDIO IN switch to
FRONT2, setting CH2-CH4 to FRONT and setting the
MONITOR SELECT CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch to
CH3 or CH4 will result in no sound output to CH3.
Use the AUDIO SETUP screen in the setting menu to
make detailed audio settings.
FRONT VR CH2
MIC LOWCUT CH1
MIC LOWCUT CH2
MIC LOWCUT CH3
MIC LOWCUT CH4
LIMITER CH1
LIMITER CH2
OFF
OFF
OFF
FRONT VR CH1
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
PUSH
MENU
TO
RETURN
AUDIO SETUP
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.
2
Position the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2
switch at [MAN].
This AG-HPX500P/E supports independent four-
channel audio recording in any format (HD or SD).
When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch is
positioned at [AUTO], the recording levels for Audio
Channels 1 and 2 are automatically adjusted. To
manually adjust the recording levels, position the
switch at [MAN].
Note that the recording levels for Audio Channels 3
and 4 are selected through a menu option.
Selecting Audio Input
Signals
The input signals to be recorded on Audio Channels 1,
2, 3, and 4 are selected with the AUDIO IN switch. For
more information, see [Audio (input) Function Section]
(page 16).
1
AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 controls
2
AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch
3
MONITOR SELECT CH1/3 / ST / CH2/4
selector switch
4
AUDIO IN switch
Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting
Recording Levels
4
1
3
2