Using an External Microphone
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Using an External Microphone
When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of the
camcorder’s internal machinery. When recording outside, the built-in microphone may pick up
excessive noise from wind. In such cases, we recommend using an external microphone with a wind
screen.
Using the SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional Stereo
Microphone
Using the SM-V1* you can add a sense of depth and presence to your recordings with 5.1ch surround
sound. Using the DM-100 you can accurately record audio coming directly from the direction you are
recording. In either case, to reduce the amount of noise due to wind, we recommend that you use the
wind screen supplied with the microphone.
* When you use the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone with this camcorder for the first time, you will
need to update the camcorder's firmware using the memory card supplied with the SM-V1.
Attach the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
to the mini advanced shoe.
Refer to
Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
(
A
74).
º
will appear on the screen. For details about using the
optional external microphone, refer to the instruction manual of
the accessory used.
NOTES
• When using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone:
- Change the microphone’s directionality mode with the
p
>
[Surround Mic Directionality]
setting.
- You can enjoy the full effect of recordings made with 5.1ch surround sound on HDTVs compatible
with 5.1ch surround sound connected to the camcorder using the supplied High Speed HDMI
cable. Audio output from the AV OUT/
×
terminal (including headphone output) will be converted
to 2ch stereo. The camcorder’s built-in speaker is monaural.
Operating modes:
COP
Y
