Philips SD AG-HPX171E - Manual (Page 52)

E-5
During shooting, you can record up to four
channels of sound. You can also switch the input
sound to be recorded on each of the channels to
the built-in microphones, external microphones or
audio equipment connected to camera. (See table
below)
CH1* CH2** CH3 CH4
INT(L): Built-in
microphone L
INT(R): Built-in
microphone R
INPUT1 INPUT2
INT(L): Built-in
microphone L
INPUT2 INPUT1
INT(R): Built-in
microphone R
INPUT1
INT(R): Built-in
microphone R
INT(L): Built-in
microphone L
INPUT2
INPUT1 INPUT2
INT(L): Built-in
microphone L
INT(R): Built-in
microphone R
INPUT2 INPUT2
INT(L): Built-in
microphone L
INT(R): Built-in
microphone R
INPUT2
INT(R): Built-in
microphone R
INT(L): Built-in
microphone L
INPUT2
* The input sound to be recorded onto CH1 can be
switched using the CH1 SELECT switch.
** The input sound to be recorded onto CH2 can be
switched using the CH2 SELECT switch.
The CH3 and CH4 input sound is determined
automatically by what was selected using the
CH1 SELECT switch and CH2 SELECT switch.
However, the following restrictions apply depending
on the media and format used. (Page 125,
Recording format)
When the DVCPRO HD or DVCPRO50 format is
used:
The recording mode is fixed at 4-channel
recording.
When the DVCPRO5 or DV format is used:
Either 2 or 4 channels can be selected using 25M
REC CH SEL on the setting menu RECORDING
SETUP screen.
BARS
CH1 SELECT
RESET/TC SET
REC
CH2 SELECT
AUDIO
INT(L)
INPUT1
INPUT2
SHUTTER SPEES SELECT
INT(R)
INPUT2
INPUT1
MIC POWER+48V
ON
OFF
INPUT2
ON
OFF
LCD
ZEBRA
EVF DTL
OIS
WFM
COUNTER
CH SELECT switch
CH1 SELECT switch
INPUT 1/ switches
INPUT 1/ (MIC
POWER +8V)
Switch
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Using the built-in microphone
1
Switch the CH1 SELECT switch to INT (L).
Audio from the built-in microphone Lch is
recorded to audio channel 1.
Switch the CH SELECT switch to INT (R).
Audio from the built-in microphone Rch is
recorded to audio channel 2.
Using another microphone and audio
equipment
1
Connect an external microphone or audio
equipment to the INPUT 1/ (XLR 3-pin)
terminal. (Page 77)
Use the INPUT 1/ switch to switch the
audio input.
LINE: (audio equipment is connected)
Input level is 0 dBu.
MIC: (another microphone is connected)
Input level is -50 dBu.
You can change the input level to -60 dBu
in the setup menus, RECORDING SETUP
screen MIC GAIN 1 and MIC GAIN 2
(Page 106). Be aware that sensitivity will
be higher if you choose -60 dBu so you will
record more noise.
3
When using the phantom microphone,
set the INPUT 1/2 (MIC POWER +48V) switch
to ON.
ON: (When using the phantom microphone)
+48V power supply to INPUT 1/2 terminal.
OFF: (When a phantom microphone is not
connected)
No power supply for INPUT 1/2 terminal.
The battery will discharge faster if you use a
phantom microphone.
Set to OFF if you connect equipment not
compatible with +48V. You can damage such
equipment if you leave the setting at ON.
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Switching Audio Input