Panasonic VDR-M50PP Using External Microphone, Setting Video Flash Only for VDR-M70PP, Manner

Using External Microphone

Connect external microphone (optional-user provided) to the external microphone jack of this DVD Video Camera. Clearer sound can be recorded. Turn on the switch on microphone and start recording. For details on microphone, see “Major Specifications” on page 165.

To external microphone jack

A/V

MIC

Note:

This DVD Video Camera cannot use a plug-in power type microphone (power supplied from Video Camera).

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Setting Video Flash (Only for VDR-M70PP)

(See “Introduction to Optional Accessories” on page 145)

When recording stills in a dark place, or the subject is lit from rear, it is recommended that you use the optional VW-FLH3 Video Flash* (P. 145): Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash for use.

Note:

•The DVD Video Camera automatically sets the shutter speed between 1/800 and 1/30 second (between 1/800 and 1/10 second if Program AE has been set to Low Light) depending on subject brightness (P. 80).

•When you use Video Flash with AUTO mode, “(A” will always be displayed.

•An aim of an available range of Video Flash is about 1 - 4 m.

•See “Switching Quality of Still Image (Quality)” on page 87 if you want to change the still quality mode.

•However, dark subjects may not be in clear focus even if the Video Flash is used. It is recommended that you illuminate a subject when recording in a dark place.

•When you use accessories for hot shoe, the power is supplied by this DVD Video Camera.

Setting of	On-screen	Manner of
Video Flash	information	emitting light
AUTO	A	Automatically
		emits light in dark
		place or in a place
		lit from rear.
ON		Always emits light
		regardless of
		brightness.
OFF		No light emission.

* Unusable on VDR-M50PP.

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