Panasonic AG-3DP1G - Manual (Page 51)

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Chapter
4

Adjustments
and
Settings
for
Recording
Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels
This camera supports independent four-channel audio
recording in any format.
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.
A setting menu allows you set the recording levels for
Audio Channels 3 and 4 either to automatic adjustment or
manual mode.
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 17).
e
a
c
b
d
a AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 controls
b AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch
c MONITOR SELECT CH1/3, ST, CH2/4 selector switch
d MONITOR SELECT CH1/2, CH3/4 selector switch
e AUDIO IN CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 switch
 NOTE
The audio signals recorded on the four channels are output as
is (SDI).
Use the AUDIO SETUP screen in the setting menu to make
detailed audio settings.
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
FRONT VR CH2
MIC LOWCUT CH1
MIC LOWCUT CH2
MIC LOWCUT CH3
MIC LOWCUT CH4
LIMITER CH1
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
LIMITER CH2 OFF
OFF
OFF
FRONT VR CH1
AUDIO SETUP
Adjusting Recording Levels
To adjust the recording levels for Audio Channels 1 and 2,
follow the steps below.
1
 PositiontheMONITORSELECTCH1/,CH3/4-
selectorswitchatCH1/sothattheaudiolevel
meteronthedisplaywindowwillprovideCH1
andCHindications.Ensurethatthechannel
indicationsdisplayedinthewindoware1and.
2
 PositiontheAUDIOSELECTCH1/CHswitch
atMAN.
3
 Whilecheckingtheaudiolevelmeteronthe
LCDmonitorandintheviewfinder,adjustthe
AUDIOLEVELCH1/CHcontrol.
• Note that if the level exceeds the top bar (0 dB),
the word OVER illuminates to show that the input
level is excessive. Adjust so that maximum sound
levels do not reach the 0 dB bar.
C
H 1
C
H 2
OVERindication
When operating the camera without a sound recordist, it is
recommended that the F. AUDIO LEVEL control should be
used to adjust the audio level.
In advance, check the level meter on the LCD monitor or
the viewfinder screen and use the F. AUDIO LEVEL control
to adjust the appropriate audio channel to prevent input of
excessive audio signals.