Time Data; Recording Audio Signals; Using The Built-In Stereo Microphones; Using External Inputs - Sony PXW-X200 Operating Instructions Manual

Time Data

Setting the Timecode
Specify the timecode to be recorded with
"Timecode" and "TC Format" of the TC/UB SET
menu (page 99).
Setting the Users Bit
You can add a hexadecimal number of 8 digits for
pictures as the user bits.
The user bits can also be set to the current date.
Use "Users Bit" (page 99) of the TC/UB SET
menu.
Displaying the Time Data
Pressing the DISPLAY button displays the time
data on the screen (page 13).
The indication is switched among the timecode,
user bits, and recording duration each time you
press the DURATION/TC/U-BIT button (page
9).
Display Contents
TCG **:**:**:** Timecode
CLK **:**:**:** Timecode (Clock mode)
UBG ** ** ** ** User bits
DUR **:**:** Duration from the beginning of
recording
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Recording Audio Signals

Recording Audio Signals
Four channels (CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4) of audio
can be recorded (Linear PCM recording) in
synchronization with video recording.
You can use the built-in stereo microphones
(omni-directional electret condenser
microphones) or 2-channel external audio inputs
to the AUDIO IN connectors by switching with
the AUDIO IN switches.
Using the Built-in Stereo
Microphones
Set the AUDIO IN switches, both CH-1 and
CH-2 (page 10), to INT.

Using External Inputs

1
Set the AUDIO IN switches CH-1 and
CH-2 to EXT.
2
Connect external audio sources to the
AUDIO IN connectors CH-1 and CH-2
(page 8).
3
Set the input (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V)
switches CH-1 and CH-2 (page 8) to
LINE (line level: +4 dBu).

Using an External Microphone

You can use an external microphone for
recording, such as the ECM-673 Electret
Condenser Microphone.
1
Lift up the handle of the external
microphone holder (page 8) and open
the cover.
2
Attach a microphone, then return the
external microphone holder cover to its
original position to secure it.