Sony HVR Z1U Operating Instructions - Page 65

Using the Menu AUDIO MODE GFS32K ( ) Select to record in 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds) in DVCAM/DV SP format. FS48K ( ) Select to record in 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with high quality) in DVCAM/DV SP format. b Note • You can add sound only on a tape recorded in Fs32K mode in DVCAM format. You cannot add sound on a tape recorded in Fs48K mode. • [FS48K] is selected automatically in the HDV format. AUDIO LOCK GUNLOCK MODE Select to record the sampling clock for audio and video separately. This mode is adopted by the DV format for consumer models. LOCK MODE Select to record the sampling clock of audio and that of video synchronized. This mode is advantageous for digital processing during audio editing, or for making smooth transition of scenes. b Note • This item is automatically set to [LOCK MODE] in the DVCAM/HDV format. AUDIO LIMIT MIC NR GOFF ON Select when you do not want to use the audio limiter function that prevents the sound from being distorted. Select to use the audio limiter function. b Note • This setting is valid when the AUDIO SELECT switch is set to MAN. GON OFF MIC SELECT Select to reduce noise from the microphone. Select to deactivate this function. GINTERNAL MIC Select to use the internal microphone. XLR Select to use an external microphone (p. 38). ,continued Using the Menu 65