❍The microphone level resets to [AUTO] when you turn the mode dial to [.

❍ We recommend using headphones when manually adjusting the audio level.

❍When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, drums or concerts),

Esound may become distorted or may be recorded not in the actual sound level.

❍If sound is distorted, turn on the microphone attenuator.

Audio Level Indicator

❍In auto mode, you can display or hide the audio level indicator by pressing the AUDIO LEVEL button.

❍When [MIC LEVEL] is set to [MANUAL], the symbol “M” and a green bar is shown.

❍The green bar shows the level of the microphone (it increases to the right and decreases to the left).

[MIC LEVEL] is set

-dB 4012 0

Level indicator

to [MANUAL].

M

Guide (green bar)

 

the Full Range

of Features

Using

 

Microphone Attenuator

Use the microphone attenuator if you need to lower the volume level or correct audio distortion during recording or audio dubbing. Check the audio levels with headphones.

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY (VCR)

AUDIO SET UP

MIC ATT••••••OFF

 

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Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [MIC ATT], set it to [ON] and close the menu.

Recording with an External Microphone

You can use an external microphone for recording. Almost all stereo microphones with a plug diameter of 0.14 inch (3.5 mm) can be connected to the MIC terminal. Use a microphone with a built-in power supply (condenser microphone).

❍The audio level differs from that of the built-in microphone.

❍ Be careful with long microphones as they may appear in the picture.

❍See also Using the DM-50 Microphone ( 81).

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