User Manual

Recording Audio
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Microphone Attenuator (Built-in Microphone)
If the audio level is too high and the audio sounds distorted while recording with the built-in
microphone, activate the microphone attenuator (20 dB).
1Set [— Audio Scene] to [„ Custom Setting] (A 75).
2 Open the [Built-in Mic Att.] screen.
[FUNC.] > [MENU] > p > [Built-in Mic Att.]
3 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].
Options
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Default value)
Low Cut Filter (MIC Terminal)
When you are recording using a microphone connected to the MIC terminal, you can activate the low
cut filter to reduce the sound of blowing wind, a car’s engine and similar ambient sounds.
1 Open the [MIC Low Cut] screen.
[FUNC.] > [MENU] > p > [MIC Low Cut]
2Touch [i On] and then touch [X].
NOTES
• When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency sounds,
we recommend setting [MIC Low Cut] to [j Off].
Operating modes:
[2 Automatic]
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The camcorder will automatically activate the built-in microphone attenuator as
necessary for optimal audio recording levels so high audio levels will not be distorted.
[i On] The built-in microphone attenuator will be activated at all times to reproduce more faithfully
the sound dynamics. å will appear on the screen.
[j Off] The built-in microphone attenuator will be deactivated at all times. will appear on the
screen.
Operating modes: