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Useful Features
Using the Zoom
Microphone (Optional
Accessory)
Available mode:
Tape Camera
With the optional zoom microphone VR-
8MC, you can record audio according to the
magnification of the zoom lens for produc-
ing the optimum sound.
Mounting
1
Align the zoom microphone with the
zoom microphone 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
microphone.
Notes:
•
Do not pick up the camcorder by the zoom
microphone, as this may damage the
equipment.
•
The zoom microphone shoe on the
camcorder is designed only for use with
the specified equipment.
Selecting the Zoom Micro-
phone Mode
Select a zoom microphone mode when the
zoom microphone is mounted.
Types
AUTO:
The camcorder automatically
selects the optimum sound accord-
ing 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.)
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Zoom microphone shoe
Screw
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