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Using the Full
Range of Features
The highly sensitive Directional Stereo Microphone DM-50 has been designed
exclusively for camcorders equipped with an advanced accessory shoe . It is
powered by the camcorder’s power supply. Use during cassette recording or audio
dubbing ( 93).
Refer to the DM-50’s instructions for further details.
Turn the camcorder’s power off before attaching/removing the microphone.
1. Slide the microphone onto the accessory shoe and tighten with the
shoe lock.
• Slide in the direction of the arrow on the bottom of the microphone until it
clicks securely into place.
• Make sure that the microphone does not come disconnected when turning
the shoe lock.
2. Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode.
• (Connection) appears in the display.
3. Set the microphone’s directivity switch.
SHOTGUN: Clearly picks up sound arriving from the front of the microphone
(monaural).
STEREO1: Picks up sound arriving from the front of, as well as sound
surrounding the microphone.
STEREO2: Picks up sound surrounding the microphone in a wider range than
STEREO 1.
Notes:
• Never carry the camcorder holding the microphone.
• The DM-50 will not pick up any sound if another microphone is attached to the
camcorder’s microphone terminal.
Using the DM-50 Microphone (optional)
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