Sony PCG-XG19, PCG-XG18 manual Connecting an External Microphone, To connect an external microphone

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Connecting an External Microphone

Connecting an External Microphone

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You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone.

✍Shut down the computer and all peripheral devices before connecting the cables. Connect all the cables before plugging in the power cord.

Turn on the peripheral devices' power, then turn on your computer.

Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use. The microphone should be compliant with the plug-in power microphone.

To connect an external microphone

❑Use the to locate the Microphone connector. Plug the microphone cable into this connector.

Microphone

to Microphone

✍See the manual that came with your microphone for more information on installation and use.

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