Panasonic SPX900 - Manual (Page 13)

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2-3 Audio (output) Function Section
AUDIO OUT connector (XLR, 5-pin)
This connector outputs audio signals recorded on Channels
1/2 or 3/4.
Output signals are selected with the MONITOR SELECT
CH1/2 / CH3/4 selector switch.
MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2 / CH3/4
selector switch
Use this switch to select the audio channel whose signals
are output to the speakers, earphones or AUDIO OUT
connector.
CH1/2: Signals on Audio Channels 1 and 2 are output.
CH3/4: Signals on Audio Channels 3 and 4 are output.
The channel indications on the display window and on the
audio level meter in the viewfinder are synchronised with
this selector switch.
When a voice memo is being played back, the recorded
voice is output to the speakers and earphones, regardless
of the switch position.
<Note>
Whenever two-channel recording is performed in the
DVCPRO25 or DV format, the signals on Audio Channels 1
and 2 are output and indicated.
MONITOR SELECT (audio selection) CH1/3 / ST /
CH2/4 selector switch
The MONITOR SELECT switch is synchronised with the
audio signal output to the speakers and earphones, and
from the AUDIO OUT connector.
CH1/3: Signal on Audio Channel 1 or 3 is output.
ST: Stereo audio signals on Audio Channels 1 and 2
or Audio Channels 3 or 4 are output. The stereo
signals can be changed to mixed signals using a
menu option.
CH2/4: Signal on Audio Channel 2 or 4 is output.
* You can select between stereo and mixed signal types using the
menu option MONITOR SELECT. This menu option can be found
in the <MIC/AUDIO2> screen on the MAIN OPERATION page.
MONITOR (volume) control
Used to control the volume of sound output from the monitor
speakers and earphones.
ALARM (warning alarm volume adjustment)
Used to control the volume of the warning sound emitted
from
speakers or earphones connected to the
PHONES jack.
If the control is minimised, no alarm is audible.
Speakers
The speakers output EE sound during recording, and
reproduced sound during playback.
The speakers emit an alarm sound when the warning lamp
blinks and/or the indicator activates.
When the
PHONES jack is connected with earphones,
sound from the speaker is automatically muted.
PHONES (earphones) jack (mini jack)
This connector is designed for audio monitoring (stereo)
earphones. When earphones are connected, sound from
the speakers is automatically muted.
Both the front and rear connectors output the same sound.
DC OUT (DC power supply) output socket
This output socket is designed for 12-VDC. It provides a
maximum current of 1 A.
Voice memo microphone
Used to record a voice memo.
For more information on voice memos, see [3-8 Voice Memo
Function].
VOICE MEMO button
Used to record a voice memo during recording or playback,
or recording or playback is paused. Another press of the
button stops voice memo recording.
Monitor
switch
MONITOR SELECT switch
CH1/2 CH3/4
CH1/3 Audio Channel 1 Audio Channel 3
ST
Stereo signals from
Audio Channels 1 and 2*
Stereo signals from
Audio Channels 3 and 4*
CH2/4 Audio Channel 2 Audio Channel 4