68Using the Full Rangeof FeaturesEAudio RecordingChanging the Audio ModeYou can record sound in two audio modes—16-bit and 12-bit. The 12-bit mode recordssound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for adding newsound later. Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality.Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [AUDIO MODE], set it to[16bit] and close the menu.“16bit” appears for approximately 4 seconds.For adding new sound, see Audio Dubbing ( 96).Recording with an External MicrophoneYou can use an external microphone forrecording. Almost all stereo microphones witha plug diameter of 3.5 mm can be connectedto the MIC terminal. Use a microphone with abuilt-in power supply (condensermicrophone).❍ The audio level differs from that of the built-in microphone.❍ Be careful with long microphones as they may appear in the picture.❍ See also Using the DM-50 Microphone ( 74).❍ Do not use a microphone cable longer than 3 m to avoid electromagneticinterference.Wind ScreenYou can reduce the wind noise when recording in windy places.Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [WIND SCREEN], set itto [ON] and close the menu.“WS ON” appears when you turn the wind screen on.CARD PLAY (VCR)CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERACARD PLAY (VCR)CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERAAUDIO MODE•••12bitAUDIO SET UPWIND SCREEN••OFFAUDIO SET UP( 42)( 42)3_D74PAL_E(42-86) 03.2.11 11:04 AM Page 68
