Useful Features
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A U D I O
A U D I O MO D E
W I N D
D I A L O G R E C
R E T U RN
S E T
Z O OM M I C
O F F
A U T O
T E L E
Using the Zoom
Microphone
Available mode:
TAPE-CAMERA
With the zoom microphone, you can record
audio according to the magnification of the
zoom lens for producing the optimum sound.
You can also set the zoom microphone to
record only sounds at a distance.
Mounting
1
Align the zoom microphone with the
accessory shoe on the camcorder, and
slide it in the direction of the arrow until
it locks into place.
2
Turn the screw in the direction of the
arrow to secure the microphone.
Removing
Turn the screw in the opposite direction than
when mounting, then pull off the zoom micro-
phone.
Cautions:
•
Do not pick up the camcorder by the zoom
microphone, as this may damage the
equipment.
• The accessory shoe on the camcorder is
designed only for use with the specified
equipment (supplied zoom microphone or
optional IR & Flash light).
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Selecting Zoom Microphone
Mode
Select a Zoom Microphone mode when the
zoom microphone is mounted.
AUTO:
The camcorder automatically selects
the optimum sound according to the
magnification of the zoom lens. When the
zoom lens is at a wide-angle setting, the
built-in microphone is used to record
sounds. As the zoom magnification
increases, the sounds from the zoom
microphone and built-in microphone are
mixed according to the zoom setting.
TELE:
The zoom microphone is fixed to
record sounds at a distance. (The built-in
microphone is turned off.)
OFF:
The zoom microphone is turned off.
(The built-in microphone is on.)
1
Mount the zoom microphone to the
camcorder.
2
In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press the
MENU button until the menu screen
appears.
3
Turn the CONTROL dial to select
U
,
then press the dial.
4
Turn the CONTROL dial to select
“ZOOM MIC”, then press the dial.
5
Turn the CONTROL dial to select the
desired zoom microphone mode, then
press the dial.
• The selected zoom microphone mode is
displayed on the menu screen.
6
Press the MENU button to turn off the
menu screen.
AUTO
Z OOM M I C
Screw
Accessory shoe
