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Chapter 4
Adjustments and settings for recording
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4-8-3 Selecting the F.AUDIO LEVEL control
function
This function enables the recording level to be adjusted using
the F.AUDIO LEVEL control.
To select this function, perform menu operations to open the
<MIC/AUDIO> screen from the VTR MENU page, and set
whether to enable or disable the F.AUDIO LEVEL controls for
the system selected as the input signals using the FRONT VR
CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 items.
4-8-4 Allocating functions to the USER
MAIN, USER1 and USER2 buttons
The desired functions can be allocated to the USER MAIN,
USER1 and USER2 buttons.
To select this function, perform menu operations to open the
<USER SW> screen from the OPERATION page, and set the
desired function each with the USER MAIN SW item, USER1
SW item and USER2 SW item.
Functions which can be selected
INH:
No functions are allocated.
S.GAIN:
The S.GAIN function is allocated.
DS.GAIN:
The DS.GAIN function is allocated.
S.IRIS:
The SUPER IRIS function is allocated. This is useful when
providing backlight compensation.
I.OVR:
The IRIS override function is allocated.
This changes the target (reference) value in the auto iris
mode.
To change the target value, first establish this mode, and
then press the JOG dial button to enable the target value to
be changed. The target value is changed by turning the
JOG dial button clockwise or counterclockwise. “+,”
“+ +,” “–” or “– –” is displayed on the left of the iris display
area on the viewfinder screen. Stop turning the JOG dial
button at the position to be changed, and press the JOG
dial button to enter the change in the target value.
The reference value is restored when this mode is released
or the power is turned off.
+: The aperture is opened by a half stop.
+ +: The aperture is opened by a full stop.
–: The aperture is stopped down by a half stop.
– –: The aperture is stopped down by a full stop.
No display:
The reference value remains unchanged.
S.BLK:
The SUPER BLACK function is allocated. This function
reduces the black level to below the pedestal level.
B.STR:
The BLACK stretch function is allocated. This function
highlights the black gradations.
Setting items and what is set
FRONT VR CH2 FRONT
W.L
REAR
ALL
OFF
For selecting whether or not to enable the
F.AUDIO LEVEL control for the input signals
which have been selected for audio CH2
FRONT: The control works only when
FRONT has been selected.
W.L.: The control works only when
WIRELESS has been selected.
REAR: The control works only when REAR
has been selected.
ALL: The control works regardless of
which input has been selected.
OFF: The control does not work
regardless of which input has been
selected. Even if it is rotated, the
recording level will not change.
Item
Variable
range
Remarks
FRONT VR CH1 FRONT
W.L
REAR
ALL
OFF
For selecting whether or not to enable the
F.AUDIO LEVEL control for the input signals
which have been selected for audio CH1.
FRONT: The control works only when
FRONT has been selected.
W.L.: The control works only when
WIRELESS has been selected.
REAR: The control works only when REAR
has been selected.
ALL: The control works regardless of
which input has been selected.
OFF: The control does not work
regardless of which input has been
selected. Even if it is rotated, the
recording level will not change.
< USER SW >
#
USER MAIN SW :S.GAIN
USER1 SW :D.ZOOM
USER2 SW :DS.GAIN
#
< MIC/AUDIO1 >
FRONT VR CH1 :OFF
FRONT VR CH2 :OFF
MIC LOWCUT CH1 :OFF
MIC LOWCUT CH2 :OFF
LIMITER CH1 :OFF
LIMITER CH2 :OFF
CUE REC SELECT :CH1
TEST TONE :NORMAL
