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Question posted by stavrinidou2002 on February 6th, 2012

Which Microphone May Work For 5.1 Surround/or 2 Channels? Thank You

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Handycam® Handbook - Page 11

... (STD 37 Selecting the recording mode 37 Using the Tracking focus function 38 Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 39 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 40 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 40 Using the Video Light (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V 41 US 11 Index
Handycam® Handbook - Page 27

... To change how your camcorder flashes by (MENU)  [Camera/Mic]  [ (Flash)]  [Flash]  a desired setting  (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V). If you record photos using flash... lens (sold separately), the shadow may be reflected (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V). The flash does not work in the movie recording mode. Index US 27 disappears,...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 34

... (sold separately) (Yellow) (White) (Red) A/V connecting cable (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) When you connect with S-Video  When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is compatible with 5.1ch surround sound, high definition image quality (HD) movies are output in 5.1ch surround sound automatically. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals.  Select the...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 35

... of the remote commander of your TV by pressing up/ down/left channel) or red (right channel) plug to send both video/audio signals. Using "BRAVIA" Sync You can display the camcorder screens such as follows: HDMI  component  S VIDEOvideo  HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is turned off the TV, your...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 39

... If the face you specify the priority subject by touching the detection frame on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of the subject. In this case, touch the subject again when you record... Functions Touch the face or a point you cannot use the Smile Shutter function, either (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/ PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V).  Smiles may not be detected depending on recording...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 40

...XR160: When the MODE lamp is set to [24p] (HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ30/ PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V), you play back 5.1ch sound on . You cannot record photos while is automatically converted and output in 2ch.  To enjoy the 5.1ch surround...(HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/PJ50V).  may not be able to use the flash while the camcorder is automatically output in microphone. Built-in microphone...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 41

...-image of the subject appears on the surrounding condition. Do not use the Video Light directly in mirror mode LED Video Light Each time you use the Video Light depending on the LCD screen, but...Functions Using the Video Light (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V) You can adjust the brightness of the Video Light using the [Light Bright] menu (p. 86).  When the Video Light is turned...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 51

... on an index screen are deleted. In this case, follow the instructions that appears on your current location, a display that have been reflected off the surrounding buildings.  When the GPS signal is too weak.
Handycam® Handbook - Page 72

Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions A/V Remote Connector * ** Input S VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) Signal flow * HDR-CX360/CX360V/PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V ** HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160  A/V connecting cable (supplied)  A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately).  Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. 3 Start playback...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 73

Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions  When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. US 73 Index
Handycam® Handbook - Page 75

... Meter/Fcs Spot Meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus Low Lux (Camera Settings) Scene Selection Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot SteadyShot Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Auto Back Light (Face) Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity (Flash)*1 Flash*1 Flash Level*1 Red Eye Reduction*1 (Microphone) Blt-in Zoom Mic Wind Noise Reduct. Audio Mode...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 77

... center of the screen, then press START/STOP right after 0 is recorded.  If camera shake is attached. When the sound of a club hitting the ball is detected, the recording...cannot record movies using a tripod).  Impact sound may be detected by the internal microphone even when an external microphone is excessive, or there are then recorded as a movie and photos. Table of Contents...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 80

... such as sunsets or sunrises. Index US 80 Fireworks* ( ) Takes spectacular shots of people and background using a flash (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/ PJ50V). Twilight * ( ) Maintains the darkening atmosphere of the distant surroundings in windows between the camcorder and the subject. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions  Tips  appears...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 84

...function. Big Smile Detects a big smile. On ( ) Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness. Always On The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile whenever the camcorder is ...your camcorder. Smile Sensitivity Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using it. Flash Level (HDR-CX360/ CX360V/PJ30/PJ30V/PJ50/ PJ50V) You can select the flash setting when you...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 85

...the recording sound format.  5.1ch Surround ( ) Records sound in 5.1ch surround. 2ch Stereo ( ) Records sound in Zoom Mic You can select the microphone level for recording conversations.) Index US 85 Select...58320; The redeye function does not work with less wind noise by activating the pre-flash before the flash flashes. Micref Level (Microphone reference level) You can record a ...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 99

... It takes a few seconds for a while, then turn the camcorder on. If the functions still do not work, press RESET (p. 124) using a pointed object, and turn on your camcorder. Connect it to a warm place... even when the power is turned on. PJ10/PJ30/PJ30V) or internal hard disk drive (HDR-PJ50/PJ50V/XR160)) of your camcorder and take it to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 14). &#...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 112

... surrounded by triangulating radio signals from highly accurate US space satellites. Video signal*: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920  1080/60i, 1440  1080/60i, 1920  1080/24p (HDR-...AVCHD format is not a malfunction. change drastically, but this is a high definition digital video camera format used to compress audio data. Recording and playback on your camcorder records with the ...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 123

...or close the shoe cover, slide it as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately) is connected, it takes precedence over the ...HDR-XR160  Built-in microphone (40)  Remote sensor Point the Wireless Remote Commander (p. 125) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.  Camera recording lamp (95) The camera recording lamp lights up in microphone...
Operating Guide - Page 34

... (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red) A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) (Yellow) (White) (Red) A/V connecting cable (supplied) (Yellow) (White) (Red) When ... with S-Video  When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is compatible with 5.1ch surround sound, high definition image quality (HD) movies are output in 5.1ch surround sound automatically...
Operating Guide - Page 57

...to avoid deleting. Customizing your camcorder Audio Mode Sets the recording sound format (5.1ch surround/2ch stereo). Setup (Media Settings) Media Select Sets the type of external media...., playback, or editing movies. Empty Music Deletes music files. Micref Level Sets the microphone level. (Shooting Assist) Guide Frame Displays the frame to record movies. Scenario Starts playing...

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