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b Note
When receiving audio input signals from the DV
input jack, the recorder automatically selects
“Stereo” or “Bilingual” regardless of the “External
Audio” setting.
Selects the sound to be recorded.
b Note
When recording a bilingual audio signal to the
HDD (when “HDD Recording Format” is set to
“Video Mode Off” (page 128) (except in PCM
mode)) or a DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode
(except in PCM mode), both audio channels are
recorded and you can select the sound when
playing.
Select the setting for the audio input when
DV camcorder dubbing.
Select “Mix (Stereo 1: 75 %)”/“Mix (Stereo
1: 50 %)”/“Mix (Stereo 1: 25 %)” or “Stereo
2” only if you have added a second audio
when recording with your digital video
camera.
Audio Output Settings
(Audio Out)
You can switch the method of outputting
audio signals when you connect a
component such as an amplifier (receiver)
with a digital input jack.
b Note
If you connect a component that does not accept
the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no
sound) will come from the speakers, and may
affect your ears or cause speaker damage.
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
b Note
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment
not compatible with Dolby Digital signals, the
PCM signals will be automatically output even
when you select “Dolby Digital.”
Selects whether or not to output DTS
signals.
Bilingual Recording
A/L Records the main sound
for the bilingual
programme.
B/R Records the sub sound
for the bilingual
programme.
DV Input
Stereo 1 Records original
sound only.
Normally select
this when dubbing
a DV format tape.
Stereo 2 Records additional
audio only.
Mix (Stereo 1: 75 %)
Records both stereo
1 and 2.
Mix (Stereo 1: 50 %)
Mix (Stereo 1: 25 %)
Dolby Digital Output (HDD/
DVDs only)
Dolby Digital Select this when the
recorder is connected to an
audio component with a
built-in Dolby Digital
decoder.
Dolby Digital
-> PCM
Select this when the
recorder is connected to an
audio component lacking a
built-in Dolby Digital
decoder.
DTS Output (DVD VIDEOs only)
On Select this when the
recorder is connected to an
audio component with a
built-in DTS decoder.
Off Select this when the
recorder is connected to an
audio component without a
built-in DTS decoder.