Set the AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) switch for the desired audio recording channel to FRONT.

Preparing Audio Input

System

Using the supplied microphone

1 Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder clamp.

2Chapter

Clamp of the microphone holder

 

Preparation

 

2 Place the microphone in the microphone holder.

Tighten the screw.

Close the microphone holder.

Place the microphone in the holder so that “UP” is at the top.

3 Plug the microphone cable into the MIC IN connector, then set the AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) switch for the desired recording channel to FRONT.

To use the microphone detached from the camcorder

You can use the supplied microphone detached from the camcorder.

Connect to the MIC IN connector.

Note

When using the supplied microphone with an extension cable, always use an external power supply type cable.

Using an external microphone

You can connect up to two external monaural microphones to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors, using a CAC-12 Microphone Holder (not supplied).

The procedure below is an example showing attachment of an ECM-670/672/etc. Electret Condenser Microphone.

1 Remove the fixing screws for external microphone holder.

2 Attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder.

Screws removed in step 1

Connect to the MIC IN connector.

CAC-12

3 Open the CAC-12 and remove the microphone adaptor.

34 Preparing Audio Input System