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Recording on Channels 3 and 4
Select the audio input from SHOE (optional MA-300 Microphone Adapter), AUDIO2 (RCA terminals) or
REAR (XLR terminals). Refer also to the Audio Block Diagram ( 154).
Make sure to set [AUDIO MODE] to [4 CH] when recording on the tape in
HDV standard, or [32kHz 4CH]
when recording in DV standard.
When Connecting to the Advanced Accessory Shoe
1. Attach the optional MA-300 Microphone Adapter to the advanced accessory shoe.
• With the MA-300, you can use balanced microphones on all 4 channels.
• Refer also to the MA-300 instruction manual.
2. Set the INPUT SELECT switch to SHOE.
The MA-300 does not support phantom power.
When using the MA-300 only the MIC LEVEL signal can be input.
The MA-100 and MA-200 microphone adapters cannot be used with this camcorder.
When Connecting to the RCA terminals of AUDIO2 (Line-in Recording)
1. Connect the device to the RCA terminals of AUDIO2.
2. Set the INPUT SELECT switch to AUDIO2.
When Connecting to the XLR terminals
1. Connect a microphone to the XLR terminals.
To supply a microphone with phantom power, set the +48V switch to ON. Make sure to connect the
microphone first, before turning on the phantom power. Keep the microphone connected when turning off
the phantom power.
2. Set the INPUT SELECT switch to REAR.
3. Set the LINE/MIC switch to the appropriate position depending on the input signal.
The setting of the LINE/MIC switch applies simultaneously to channels 3 and 4.
4. If necessary, turn on the microphone attenuator (20 dB) by setting the MIC ATT. switch
to ATT.
The microphone attenuator will only be effective when the LINE/MIC switch is set to MIC.
5. For 12 dB gain-up: Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [R-XLR
GAINUP], set it to [12dB] and close the menu.