Sony HVR-Z1E/Z1P User Manual

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To connect the cable of the microphone 
or audio device
Align the pins of the plug to the INPUT1 or 
INPUT2 connectors, and connect them 
securely.
Selecting the recording channel
The following settings are required to record 
the audio source connected to the INPUT1 or 
INPUT2 connector.
1
In the standby mode, press MENU.
2
Select the 
 (AUDIO SET) menu by 
turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, 
then press the dial.
3
Select [MIC SELECT] by turning the 
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the 
dial.
4
Select [XLR] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
5
Select [XLR SET] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
6
Select [XLR CH SET] by turning the 
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the 
dial.
7
Select a channel by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
8
Set [INPUT1 LEVEL] or [INPUT2 
LEVEL], and the PHANTOM switch 
for each connector.
XLR connector (male)
Connector
XLR CH 
SET
Recorded 
channel
INPUT1
CH1
Channel 1
CH1, CH2
Channel 1
Channel 2
INPUT2
CH1
Channel 2
CH1, CH2
None 
Source
Con-
nector
Menu
PHAN-
TOM 
switch
Micro-
phone
INPUT1
[INPUT1 
LEVEL] – 
[MIC]
ON
INPUT2
[INPUT2 
LEVEL] – 
[MIC]
ON