Panasonic P2 HD Camcorder Operating Instructions - Page 57

Adjustments and Settings for Recording Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels AJ-HPX3100 supports independent 4-channel sound recording in any recording format. When the AUDIO SELECT CH1/3 / CH2/4 switches are set to [AUTO], the recording level of audio channel 1/2 (3/4 with the menu settings) is automatically adjusted. Also you can adjust manually by setting to [MAN] and using the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/ 3 / CH2/4 controls and the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls. Also from the menu you can select whether the recording level for audio channel 3/4 (1/2 with the menu settings) is automatic adjustment or manual adjustment (performing adjustment on the set values in the menu). ‹Notes z With this unit you can select whether with the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/3 / CH2/4 controls the channel 1/2 audio level is adjusted, or the channel 3/4 level is adjusted. With the factory settings, the level adjust controls are set to adjust the audio for channel 1/2. z Even in HD mode (1080i), 4-channel sound is recoded on P2 cards. z When SDI input signals connector are recorded, the settings above are overridden; audio signals from the SDI IN connector is always recorded. 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. > [Audio (input) Function Section] (page 18) You can check input selection status with the MODE CHECK of the AUDIO screen.  Displays whether REAR XLR AUTO (rear XLR connector input automatic switching) is selected. Displays the system of each input signal CH1 - 4. AUDIO IN switches Also, when the REAR XLR AUTO CH1/2 and REAR XLR AUTO CH3/4 menu options are set to "ON", the selection of input signal automatically switches to [REAR] at the point when the XLR connector is inserted in the AUDIO IN CH1/3 / 2/4 connectors in the back. At this time, the AUDIO IN switch for the corresponding channel is disabled. When using the DVCPRO or DV format of SD mode (480i, 576i), the factory settings are set to not record audio channels 3 and 4. When recording Channel 4, set the 25M REC CH SEL menu option to "4CH". You can select each menu option from the screen of the MAIN OPERATION page. 57 Adjustments and Settings for Recording : Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels