Attaching optional accessories

Attaching the external microphone with XLR connector

When using the ECM-672 external microphone (not supplied), attach the CAC-12 microphone holder (not supplied) to the digital camcorder.

(1) Remove the screws from the top of the viewfinder.

Remove the spacer from the screws. They are unnecessary when attaching the microphone holder.

(2) Attach the microphone holder with the supplied washers and the screws removed in step (1).

(3) Loosen the microphone holder screw and open the cover.

(4) Place the microphone into the holder, close the cover, and tighten the screw.

(5) Connect the microphone to the AUDIO IN jacks of the digital camcorder, then set LINE/MIC to MIC REAR.

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Sony DSR-200 operating instructions Attaching optional accessories, Attaching the external microphone with XLR connector

Contents

Digital Camcorder For the customers in the U.S.A For the customers in Canada Table of contents Precautions on digital camcorder care Using this manualPrecaution on copyright Before you begin CR2025 Lithium Battery 1 p Checking supplied accessoriesWireless Remote Commander 1 p.11 4A/V connecting cable 1 p Identifying the parts @ª Microphone holder attaching point @£ Tally lamp p @¢ Contr knob p@ Grip Identifying the parts ¼AUDIO Mode switch p » ¼Á ª£ ¢ ¤ Audio DUB button p *£ Video controls p Headphones jack p ¤l Lanc jackTally lamp/Rear Remote Commander sensor p ¢MONITOR Level dial p Remote Commander To prepare the Remote Commander To use the Remote CommanderTo avoid damage from possible battery leakage About the ID of the Remote Commander Menu Remote control direction Remote Commander Sensors Manual focusing indicator p Viewfinder Display window Attaching the shoulder strap Attaching optional accessories Attaching digital camcorder to the tripod adaptorTo remove the digital camcorder from the tripod Attaching optional accessories Attaching the external microphone with XLR connector To remove the battery pack b Attaching the battery adaptorTo remove the battery adaptor a Checking the remaining battery indicator c Attaching the viewfinder Getting startedTo remove the viewfinder Charging and installing the battery pack Charging the battery packCharging time Charging and installing the battery pack Battery lifeTo remove the battery pack Installing the battery pack Inserting a cassette To eject the cassette To prevent accidental erasure Camera recording Basic operations To finish recording b When ND on flashes in the viewfinderTo stop recording momentarily a To focus the viewfinder lens c To monitor the sound while recording Camera recordingTo change the directionality of the built-in microphone To record through an external microphone To select Fs 48k a or Fs 32k b recording mode Using the zoom feature When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoomZooming speed Variable speed zooming Hints for better shooting Hints for better shooting Release Lock Checking the recorded picture To stop playbackTo begin re-recording Connections for playback If you connect directly to a monitor If your monitor or VCR is a monaural type If your monitor is already connected to a VCRIf your monitor or VCR has a BNC jack To connect to a TV without Video/Audio input jacks Using the Remote Commander Playing back a tape Various playback modes Using alternative power sources Using the house currentAdvanced operations Charging the attached battery pack To remove the adaptor Changing the mode settings VTR Selecting the mode setting of each item Items for Camcorder mode onlyItems for both Camcorder and VTR modes When Digital Mode is set to Overlap Changing the mode settingsItems for VTR mode only About Frame REC and INT REC setting To cancel the fade-in/fade-out function When fading in aWhen fading out b Fade-in and fade-out To cancel the overlap function Overlapping two pictures To use the remote commander to take a photo Photo recordingTo use a flash To cancel interval recording Interval recordingTo stop interval recording To cancel cut recording Cut recording Selecting automatic or manual mode To focus manually Settings for each item When to adjust aperture, shutter speed, and gain manuallyShooting dark environments adjust gain manually Relation of aperture, shutter speed and gain Focusing manually When to use manual focus Focusing manually Shooting with auto focusing momentarily Focusing manually To return to autofocus modeTo record a very distant subject Adjusting the aperture To return to automatic aperture modeAbout the depth of focus field Adjusting the shutter speed To return to automatic shutter speed mode Slow Shtr Adjusting the shutter speed To select the Best Shutter SpeedSubject Shutter speed Adjusting the gain To return to automatic gain modeTo use the AGC Limit function Adjusting the gain To adjust the G gain Preset menu item · one-push white balance mode Adjusting the white balanceSelecting the appropriate mode 3200K indoor mode Adjusting the white balance Adjusting white balance manuallyTo return to automatic white balance mode Shooting when the lighting condition changes Using the ND filter When ND on flashes in the viewfinderWhen ND OFF flashes in the viewfinder Using the zebra pattern LINE/MIC switches setting and recording sound Adjusting the recording soundSelecting and setting audio mode Built-in microphone Adjusting the recording level automatically Checking the recording level Adjusting the recording sound To attenuate the recording levelTo reduce wind noise of the built-in microphone Releasing the Steady Shot function To activate the Steady Shot function again Making a custom preset Adjusts Adjustment value To restore the standard settings To turn off custom presetTo turn on custom preset again To check the custom preset settings Searching the recorded picture Mode To stop searching If your tape has blank portions between pictures When bars ------ appear Displaying recording data To connect the VCR without DV in jack Editing onto another tapeBefore editing Recorder with DV Editing onto another tape Starting editingTo stop editing To use additional audio line in a Audio dubbingMaking connections To use an additional microphone Recording To adjust the volumeAudio dubbing To stop recording Changing the lithium battery in the digital camcorder Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the digital camcorder Changing the lithium battery To check the preset date and time Resetting the date and timeTo correct the date and time setting Year changes as follows Dvcam and DV cassettes Compatibility of Dvcam and DV formatsDifferences between Dvcam and DV formats Compatibility on playback Compatibility on editing using DV connectors Limitations on editing Copyright signal Usable cassettes Tips for using the battery pack Preparing the battery packWhen to replace the battery pack Tips for using the battery pack Moisture condensation Maintenance information and precautionsHow to prevent moisture condensation Inside the digital camcorder Maintenance information and precautions Video head cleaning Digital camcorder operation PrecautionsRemoving dust from inside the viewfinder On Handling Tapes Charging AC power adaptorDigital camcorder care Others Using your digital camcorder abroad Power sourcesDifference in color systems Digital camcorder PowerTrouble check Operation Wind Trouble check PictureOthers Symptom Corrective Actions AC power adaptorWhen the Charge lamp flashes When the Charge lamp does not flash again Specifications Lens Tape has run out Battery is weak or deadTape is near the end Some other trouble has occurred Y, Z K, L

Sony DSR-200 Attaching optional accessories, Attaching the external microphone with XLR connector

Models: DSR-200

Attaching optional accessories

Attaching the external microphone with XLR connector