Dubbing/Editing98Dubbing sound to arecorded tapeYou can record additional audio to theoriginal sound on the tape. You can addsound to a tape already recorded in the 12-bitmode without erasing the original sound.Preparing for audio recordingRecord audio in one of the following ways.• Using the internal microphone (no connectionrequired).• Connecting a microphone (optional) to theMIC FRONT jack. (A)• Connecting a microphone (optional) to theIntelligent accessory shoe. (B)• Connecting an audio device to your camcorderusing an A/V connecting cable. (C)The audio input to be recorded takes precedenceover others in the order of MIC jack tIntelligent accessory shoe t A/V jack tinternal microphone.b Note• You cannot record additional audio:– When the tape is recorded in the 16-bit mode.– When the tape is recorded in the LP mode.– When your camcorder is connected via the i.LINKcable.– On sections of a tape that were recorded with the4CH MIC REC function.– On blank sections of the tape.– When the write-protect tab of the cassette is set toSAVE.• When you are using the A/V jack or the internalmicrophone to record additional sound, the picturewill not be output from the A/V jack. Check thepicture on the LCD screen or the viewfinder, and thesound on the headphones.• When you use an external microphone (optional) torecord additional audio, you can check the pictureAMIC (PLUG IN POWER) FRONT jackMicrophone (optional)A/V connecting cable (supplied)Intelligentaccessory shoeSee page 133.B Internal microphoneSignal flowCA/V jackAudio device (such asCD/MD players)Do not connect theS video plug (black)and the Video plug(yellow).Audio output jacksAudio R (red)Audio L(white)
