Sony DHR-1000 Operating Instructions Manual page 61

Tip
The DCR-VX1000/VX700/
PC7 digital video camera
recorders record the sound
in 12-bit audio mode
(Stereo 1).
12-bit/16-bit audio modes
When using the DV standard VCR, the sound is recorded in either 12-
bit or 16-bit mode.
12-bit mode
Video
Audio
The 12-bit mode consists of two
separate stereo tracks — Stereo 1
and 2.
Checking the audio mode
During playback, the indicator corresponding to the audio mode lights
up.
16 bit-mode
12 bit-mode
How the audio mode is decided
The audio mode depends on the recording source or connection.
When recording from the DV jack: the sound is recorded in the same
audio mode as the source tape.
When recording from the LINE IN connectors: you can select the
audio mode by setting LINE IN AUDIO in the ADVANCED
OPTIONS menu (on page 54).
When recording TV programs using the tuner of this VCR: the sound
is recorded in 16-bit mode.
16-bit mode
The 16-bit mode uses the whole audio
area to record one stereo track.
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