Panasonic VDR-M50GC, Instruction Manual

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Using External Microphone
Connect external microphone (generally available) to the external microphone jack of this DVD Video
Camera. Clearer sound can be recorded. Turn on the switch on microphone and start recording. For details
on microphone, see “Major Specifications” on page 161.
Note
:
This DVD Video Camera cannot use a plug-in power type microphone (power supplied from video camera).
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Setting Video Flash (Only for VDR-M70GC)
(See “Introduction to Optional Accessory” on page 164)
When recording stills in a dark place, or the subject
is lit from rear, it is recommended that you use the
optional VW-FLH3E Video Flash*: Refer to the
instruction manual of Video Flash for use.
* Unusable on VDR-M50GC.
Note
:
•
The DVD Video Camera automatically sets the shutter
speed between 1/800 and 1/30 second (between 1/800
and 1/10 second if Program AE has been set to Low
Light) depending on the subject brightness (
P. 76
).
•
When you use Video Flash with the AUTO mode, “
(
A
” will
be always displayed.
•
An aim of an available range of Video Flash is about
1 – 4 m.
•
See “Switching Quality of Still Image (Quality)” on
page 82 if you want to change the still quality mode.
•
However, dark subjects may not be in clear focus even if
the Video Flash is used. It is recommended that you light
a subject when recording in a dark place.
•
When you use accessories for hot shoe, the power
supplies are supplied by this DVD Video Camera.
A/V
MIC
To external
microphone jack
Setting of
Video Flash
On-screen
information
Manner of
emitting light
AUTO
A
Automatically
emits light in dark
place or in a place
lit from rear.
ON Always emits light
regardless of
brightness.
OFF No light emission.
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