Canon ELURA 50 Instruction Manual page 69

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The camcorder can record sound oi1 a tape in two audio modes -- 16_bit and 12-
bit. The 16-bit mode produces the higher sound quality (slightly superior to CD)
while the 12-bit mode records on two channels (stereo I), leaving 2 channels free
(stereo 2) for you to add new sound at a later time.
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To switch to the 16-bit mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP.
Then select AUDIO MODE, set it to "16 bit" and close the menu.
• "16 bit" is shown in the display for approximately 4 seconds.
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• For details oi1 adding new sound, see p, 95.
• For details of playing back a tape that has new sound on stereo 2, see p. 98.
• When you record to the ELURA50 from a camcorder with DV terminal
outputs, the audio mode becomes automatically set to 12 bit.
• In TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, d_e audio mode takes efi?ct when doing analog
line-in recording orAV insert. Wben you do DV in recording, the setting
automatically changes to that of the digital device connected to the camcorde_
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For greater creative control over audio recording, you can connect an external
microphone to die camcorder via tile MIC terminal. When using Tile M1C
_erminal, use a microphone with a built-in power supply (condenser microphone).
It is possible to connect ahnost any stereo microphone with a plug diameter of
O.14 inch (3.5 mm), however, dleir audio levels will be different from that of the
built-in microphone.
AtTach rile microphone to die optional SA-1 Adapter Bracket,
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