Canon ZR30 MC Camcorder User Manual


 
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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 camcorders power supply. Use during cassette recording or audio
dubbing ( 91).
Refer to the DM-50s instructions for further details.
Turn the camcorders 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.
Do not use any other external microphones while the DM-50 is connected to the
advanced accessory shoe.
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Using the DM-50 Microphone (optional)
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