Audio Recording - Canon OPTURA30 Instruction Manual

Audio Recording

Changing the Audio Mode
You can record sound in two audio modes—16-bit and 12-bit. The 12-bit mode records
sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for adding new
sound later. Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality.
CAMERA
AUDIO SETUP
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Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [AUDIO MODE], set it to
[16bit] and close the menu.
"16bit" appears for approximately 4 seconds.
You can manually adjust the audio recording level of the built-in microphone or an
external microphone.
CAMERA
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Only when [AUDIO DUB.] is set to [MIC IN].
AUDIO SETUP
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1. In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to
2. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [MIC LEVEL], set it to
[MANUAL] and close the menu.
• The audio level indicator appears.
• If a green bar showing the adjustment level is not displayed, press the AUDIO LEVEL
button.
3. Adjust the level with the SET dial.
• The maximum level should only slightly exceed –12 dB.
• Sound may be distorted if the indicator for 0 dB lights up in red.
4. Press the AUDIO LEVEL button.
The green bar disappears.
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PLAY (VCR)
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level
PLAY (VCR)
CARD CAMERA
AUDIO MODE•••12bit
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CARD CAMERA
MIC LEVEL••••AUTO
CARD PLAY
CARD PLAY
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