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Plug the microphone cable into the MIC IN connector, then set the
AUDIO IN switch for the desired recording channel to FRONT or F.
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Recording the stereo sound
You can record either stereo sound or monaural sound using the supplied
stereo microphone.
To record the stereo sound:
To record the L and R audio signals of the stereo sound in channels 1
and 2, set both AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 switches to FRONT.
To record the L and R audio signals of the stereo sound in channels 3
and 4, set both AUDIO IN CH-3 and CH-4 switches to F.
Confirm that the front microphone selection function is set to STEREO.
At the factory, the function of FRONT MIC SELECT is assigned to
ASSIGN 2 (slide type). Slide the ASSIGN 2 switch to the front (lens
side). If you have removed the FRONT MIC SELECT function from the
ASSIGN 2 switch, set FRONT MIC SELECT to STEREO on the
FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu or OPERATION menu.
To record the monaural sound:
Set the appropriate AUDIO IN CH-1, CH-2, CH-3 and/or CH-4
switch(es) corresponding to the channel(s) to which you want to record
the monaural sound to FRONT or F.
Set the front microphone selection function to MONO.
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Connect to the MIC IN connector.