Panasonic AG-HPX500 User Guide

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Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recording Levels
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While checking the audio channel 
level meter in the display window or 
the audio level meter in the viewfinder, 
adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 
control.
•  Note that if the level exceeds the top bar 
(0 dB), the word OVER illuminates to 
show that the input level is excessive. The 
adjustment made in such a way that the 
maximum level will not reach the 0 dB bar.
CH1
CH2
When operating the AG-HPX500P/E without a sound 
recordist, it is recommended that the FRONT AUDIO 
LEVEL control should be used to adjust the audio 
level.
In advance, check the level meter in the viewfinder 
screen and use the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control 
to adjust the appropriate audio channel so that no 
excessive audio signals will be admitted.
Selecting Function for 
the FRONT AUDIO LEVEL 
Control
Use the menu options FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT 
VR CH2 to determine whether or not to enable control 
of selected input signals using the FRONT AUDIO 
LEVEL control. Selecting the ON setting enables 
FRONT AUDIO LEVEL control operation. Select these 
items from the setting menu AUDIO SETUP screen. 
FRONT VR CH2
MIC LOWCUT CH1
MIC LOWCUT CH2
MIC LOWCUT CH3
MIC LOWCUT CH4
LIMITER CH1
LIMITER CH2
OFF
OFF
OFF
FRONT VR CH1
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
PUSH  MENU  TO  RETURN 
AUDIO SETUP
CH3 and CH4 Recording 
Levels
Set the menu options AUTO LEVEL CH3 and AUTO 
LEVEL CH4 in the AUDIO SETUP screen of the 
setting menu to OFF to adjust the recording level with 
the AUDIO LEVEL CH3 and CH4 controls.