Using an External Microphone

Using the WM-V1 Wireless Microphone

Using the WM-V1 you can reliably record sound even when recording subjects at a distance exceeding the practical range of the built-in microphone. You can also mix and record audio from the WM-V1 with audio from the built-in microphone. For details about using the WM-V1, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the microphone.

Operating modes:

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MIC terminal

Using Commercially Available Microphones

You can also use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply. You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but audio recording levels may vary.

Operating modes: *

*An external microphone can be used also in mode but the function of the terminal cannot be changed in this mode. Change the setting in advance in one of the other operating modes.

1 Connect the external microphone to the MIC terminal.

2 Open the [MIC Terminal Input] screen.

[FUNC.] >[MENU] >p>[MIC Terminal Input]

3 Touch [ßMicrophone] and then touch [X].

• If necessary, activate and adjust the audio mix balance (A72).

NOTES

•When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, p>[Auto Wind Screen] will automatically be set to [jOff à].

•If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, adjust the audio recording level manually (A69).

•When using an external microphone, make sure that the jacket covering above the plug is smaller than ∅ 9.5 mm (0.37 in.).