Canon XM2 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Recording
The high sensitive Directional Stereo Microphone DM-50 attaches to the advanced accessory
shoe for cable-free operation and is powered by the camcorder’s power supply. Use it when
recording or dubbing audio.
Refer to the DM-50 Microphone 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.
Insert the microphone oriented in the direction indicated by the arrow on the bottom until it
clicks.
Be careful not to pull off the microphone when fastening the screw.
2. Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode.
(Connection) appears in the display.
3. Set the microphone’s directivity switch.
SHOTGUN: For recording clear sound from the front (monaural).
STEREO 1: For recording sound from the front and surrounding area.
STEREO 2: For recording surrounding sound in a wider range than in 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 MIC
terminal.
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Using the DM-50 Microphone (Optional)