Canon ZR500 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Advanced Functions
Recording
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Audio Recording
Changing the Audio Mode
You can record sound in two audio modes—16-bit and 12-bit. The 12-bit mode records
sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for adding new
sound later with another editing device. Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality.
1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ).
2. Select ( ) the [AUDIO SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select
( ) the [AUDIO MODE] option and press ( ).
3. Set ( ) it to [16bit] or [12bit] and press ( ) to save the changes,
then close the menu.
The selected audio mode is displayed for approximately 4 seconds.
Wind Screen
The camcorder reduces the wind noise automatically (only when recording audio with the
built-in microphone). However, you can turn off the wind screen when recording indoors,
or when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible.
1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ).
2. Select ( ) the [AUDIO SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select
( ) the [WIND SCREEN] option and press ( ).
3. Set ( ) it to [OFF] and press ( ) to save the changes, then close
the menu.
” appears when you turn the wind screen off.
MENU
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AUDIO SETUP AUDIO MODE 12bit
MENU
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AUDIO SETUP WIND SCREEN AUTO