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8. Connections with External Devices - External Microphones (Optional)
8. Connections with External
Devices
In this chapter, external devices connected to this unit are explained.
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Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
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For information about connection methods of external monitor ( 27 / Connecting the external monitor)
External Microphones (Optional)
With a Stereo Shotgun Microphone (DMW-MS2: optional) or Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS10: optional), you can record higher-
quality audio compared to the built-in microphone.
1 Set the [Mic Socket] that suits the device to be connected.
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[MENU/SET] [ ] [ ] [Mic Socket]
[Mic Input (Plug-
in Power)]
When connecting an external microphone that requires a power supply from
the camera [MIC] terminal.
[Mic Input]
When connecting an external microphone that does not require a power
supply from the camera [MIC] terminal.
[Line Input] When connecting an external audio device for line output.
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The setting will be fixed to [ ] when a Stereo Shotgun Microphone (DMW-MS2: optional) is connected.
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When using [ ], if you connect an external microphone that does not require power supply, the connected
external microphone may malfunction. Check the device before connecting.
2 Turn the camera off.
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Press and hold the camera ON/OFF button for more than two seconds.
3 Connect the camera and external microphone.
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If mounting the external microphone on the camera hot shoe, remove the hot shoe cover.
A
B
[MIC] terminal
Hot shoe
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Do not use the Stereo microphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.