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Connecting an optional external
microphone
You can get your desired audio quality, connecting multiple microphones or an
optional microphone to your camcorder.
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1
)
Loosen the microphone holder screw and open the cover.
(
2
)
Detach the supplied microphone and unplug the cable from the camcorder.
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3
)
Connect the microphone (not supplied) to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 connector.
(
4
)
Select the channel to be used, using the REC CH SELECT switch. Used
channels according to the position of the REC CH SELECT switch are as
follows:
Audio input through
The position of the REC CH
The audio is recorded on
SELECT switch
INPUT1
CH1
Channel 1
CH1•CH2
Channels 1/2
INPUT2
CH1
Channel 2
CH1•CH2
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5
)
Set the following settings.
When connecting a microphone
Set the INPUT LEVEL selector to MIC or MIC ATT. When set to MIC ATT, you
can reduce the volume by about +20 dB. And set the +48V switch to ON if the
microphone is powered through its cable.
When connecting audio equipment
Set the +48 V switch to OFF and set the INPUT LEVEL selector to LINE.
1,2
4,5
3
CH1•CH2
REC CH
SELECT
INPUT
LEVEL
+48V
INPUT
LEVEL
+48V
CH1
LINE
MIC
ON
OFF
LINE
MIC
ATT
MIC
ATT
MIC
ON
OFF
INPUT1
INPUT2
REC CH
SELECT
INPUT
LEVEL
+48V
INPUT2
REC CH SELECT
+48 V
INPUT LEVEL