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... 107 Audio Equalizer 108 Audio Mix 109 Using Headphones 110 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 111 Using an External Microphone 113 Using an External Video Light 114 Using a Zoom Remote Controller 115 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 116 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 117 Capturing ...
... 107 Audio Equalizer 108 Audio Mix 109 Using Headphones 110 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 111 Using an External Microphone 113 Using an External Video Light 114 Using a Zoom Remote Controller 115 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 116 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 117 Capturing ...
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... belt (0 27) A s Speaker (0 57) A d Strap mount (0 27) A f Double memory card slot cover A g Memory card slot X (0 41) A h Memory card slot Y (0 41) A j MIC terminal (0 112, 112) A k Stereo microphone (0 105, 106) A l Instant AF sensor (0 151) AdAf Ag Front view Ah Aj Ak Al 20 Introduction Names of Parts Left side view 1234 5 67...
... belt (0 27) A s Speaker (0 57) A d Strap mount (0 27) A f Double memory card slot cover A g Memory card slot X (0 41) A h Memory card slot Y (0 41) A j MIC terminal (0 112, 112) A k Stereo microphone (0 105, 106) A l Instant AF sensor (0 151) AdAf Ag Front view Ah Aj Ak Al 20 Introduction Names of Parts Left side view 1234 5 67...
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...current level. Video 105 External audio Using audio mix (0 108) Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Current audio level Built-in microphone Audio level adjustment bar 2 Touch and hold [y] or [A] to automatic audio recording levels. Manual Adjustment of the built-in... Surface]. When 7 8 [Audio Mix] is set to [A On], two audio level indicators will appear, the top one for the built-in or an external microphone. As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will appear on the screen. Audio Recording Level You can display the...
...current level. Video 105 External audio Using audio mix (0 108) Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Current audio level Built-in microphone Audio level adjustment bar 2 Touch and hold [y] or [A] to automatic audio recording levels. Manual Adjustment of the built-in... Surface]. When 7 8 [Audio Mix] is set to [A On], two audio level indicators will appear, the top one for the built-in or an external microphone. As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will appear on the screen. Audio Recording Level You can display the...
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... check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator is activated. Built-In Microphone Directionality You can choose to display it also when the audio level is adjusted automatically. [FUNC.] 8 [c Mic. Level] 8 [z Automatic] 8 [Audio Level...8226; If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, activate the microphone attenuator with the 7 8 [Microphone Attenuator] setting (or [Surround Mic Attenuator] when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached to the camcorder). • We recommend using headphones to have more control...
... check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator is activated. Built-In Microphone Directionality You can choose to display it also when the audio level is adjusted automatically. [FUNC.] 8 [c Mic. Level] 8 [z Automatic] 8 [Audio Level...8226; If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, activate the microphone attenuator with the 7 8 [Microphone Attenuator] setting (or [Surround Mic Attenuator] when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached to the camcorder). • We recommend using headphones to have more control...
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...107 In the following cases, the built-in Mic Freq. Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 7 8 [Built-in microphone's directionality cannot be . When an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal with the sound linked to the zoom position. or low-frequency range and selecting one of... [ Boost MF Range] Best for recording human voices and dialog. NOTES • Except when using the built-in microphone. When an external microphone is attached to adjust sound levels by specifically targeting the high- The audio equalizer settings are only available when recording sound...
...107 In the following cases, the built-in Mic Freq. Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 7 8 [Built-in microphone's directionality cannot be . When an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal with the sound linked to the zoom position. or low-frequency range and selecting one of... [ Boost MF Range] Best for recording human voices and dialog. NOTES • Except when using the built-in microphone. When an external microphone is attached to adjust sound levels by specifically targeting the high- The audio equalizer settings are only available when recording sound...
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...desired. 5 Touch [a] to adjust the mix balance as necessary. Audio Mix When recording, you can be from the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone, a commercially available external microphone or from an external audio player (analog Line In). Operating modes: 1 Connect the external source to the MIC terminal. 2 Select the type...audio) or drag your finger along the audio mix bar to set the audio mix and close the menu. 108 Video [ Boost HF+LF Range] Best, for example, for recording live music and clearly capture the special sound characteristics of a variety of the sound from the built...
...desired. 5 Touch [a] to adjust the mix balance as necessary. Audio Mix When recording, you can be from the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone, a commercially available external microphone or from an external audio player (analog Line In). Operating modes: 1 Connect the external source to the MIC terminal. 2 Select the type...audio) or drag your finger along the audio mix bar to set the audio mix and close the menu. 108 Video [ Boost HF+LF Range] Best, for example, for recording live music and clearly capture the special sound characteristics of a variety of the sound from the built...
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... noise output in a playback mode, the function of the AV OUT/X terminal will appear on the screen. Example: Attaching an optional DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone. 110 Video NOTES • Use commercially available headphones with your hearing. For details about optional accessories available for use the accessories, refer also to...
... noise output in a playback mode, the function of the AV OUT/X terminal will appear on the screen. Example: Attaching an optional DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone. 110 Video NOTES • Use commercially available headphones with your hearing. For details about optional accessories available for use the accessories, refer also to...
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...5.1ch surround sound. Operating modes: Using the SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone Using the SM-V1 you are recording. Attach the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 110). NOTES •... for video accessories bearing this camcorder. will appear on the screen. For details about using an external microphone. In such case, we recommend using the optional external microphone, refer to your recordings with the mini advanced shoe. Video 111 Using the DM-100 ...
...5.1ch surround sound. Operating modes: Using the SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone Using the SM-V1 you are recording. Attach the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 110). NOTES •... for video accessories bearing this camcorder. will appear on the screen. For details about using an external microphone. In such case, we recommend using the optional external microphone, refer to your recordings with the mini advanced shoe. Video 111 Using the DM-100 ...
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... instruction manual supplied with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but audio recording levels may vary. 1 Connect the external microphone to the MIC terminal. 2 Change the audio input to external microphone. 112 Video MIC terminal 3 If necessary, activate the audio mix function (0 108) and adjust the ...audio mix balance. 4 Attach the microphone (transmitter) to the camcorder's MIC terminal. You can reliably record sound even when recording subjects at a distance exceeding the practical range of the built-in microphone. 1 Attach the receiver to the camcorder's grip belt. 2...
... instruction manual supplied with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but audio recording levels may vary. 1 Connect the external microphone to the MIC terminal. 2 Change the audio input to external microphone. 112 Video MIC terminal 3 If necessary, activate the audio mix function (0 108) and adjust the ...audio mix balance. 4 Attach the microphone (transmitter) to the camcorder's MIC terminal. You can reliably record sound even when recording subjects at a distance exceeding the practical range of the built-in microphone. 1 Attach the receiver to the camcorder's grip belt. 2...
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...to [B Off Z]. • If the audio level is monaural. The camcorder's built-in dark locations. Video 113 Change the microphone's directionality mode with this camcorder. Using an External Video Light You can enjoy the full effect of the accessory used. • The ...VFL-2 Video Flash Light cannot be used as a flash with the 7 8 [Surround Mic Directionality] setting. - NOTES • When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, 7 8 [Wind Screen] will automatically be converted to the camcorder using the supplied HDMI cable. Attach the optional video ...
...to [B Off Z]. • If the audio level is monaural. The camcorder's built-in dark locations. Video 113 Change the microphone's directionality mode with this camcorder. Using an External Video Light You can enjoy the full effect of the accessory used. • The ...VFL-2 Video Flash Light cannot be used as a flash with the 7 8 [Surround Mic Directionality] setting. - NOTES • When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, 7 8 [Wind Screen] will automatically be converted to the camcorder using the supplied HDMI cable. Attach the optional video ...
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... power adapter. - If the wireless connection is set the camcorder to recording mode. • Wireless communication is not available when the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone is not in progress will be stopped if you set to o. To use wireless communication make sure the switch on the screen). Wireless communication drains...
... power adapter. - If the wireless connection is set the camcorder to recording mode. • Wireless communication is not available when the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone is not in progress will be stopped if you set to o. To use wireless communication make sure the switch on the screen). Wireless communication drains...
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...]1 [O Automatic],[A On V] zz - [MIC Terminal Input]1 [ External Audio], [ Microphone] z z 108 [Audio Mix]1 [B Off], [A On], [INT] [EXT] [Internal Microphone]/[MIC Terminal Input] z z 108 [Built-in Mic Freq. [ Normal], [ Boost LF Range], Response] [ Low Cut Filter], [ Boost MF Range], [ Boost HF+LF Range] z z 107 [Built-in Mic Directionality] [ Monaural], [ Normal], [ Wide], [ Zoom] z z 106 [Surround Mic...
...]1 [O Automatic],[A On V] zz - [MIC Terminal Input]1 [ External Audio], [ Microphone] z z 108 [Audio Mix]1 [B Off], [A On], [INT] [EXT] [Internal Microphone]/[MIC Terminal Input] z z 108 [Built-in Mic Freq. [ Normal], [ Boost LF Range], Response] [ Low Cut Filter], [ Boost MF Range], [ Boost HF+LF Range] z z 107 [Built-in Mic Directionality] [ Monaural], [ Normal], [ Wide], [ Zoom] z z 106 [Surround Mic...
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...the screen, the louder the sound will appear on the screen. • This menu option is not available when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is linked to the zoom position. Additionally, the audio is attached to the camcorder. • When you select a setting other than [B... Off], the AF mode is automatically set to [B Off]. [Surround Mic Directionality]: Sets the directionality mode of the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone. [ Surround]: Records 5.1ch surround sound. [ Zoom]: Records 5.1 audio channels. In that is most sensitive to sound coming directly from the front ...
...the screen, the louder the sound will appear on the screen. • This menu option is not available when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is linked to the zoom position. Additionally, the audio is attached to the camcorder. • When you select a setting other than [B... Off], the AF mode is automatically set to [B Off]. [Surround Mic Directionality]: Sets the directionality mode of the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone. [ Surround]: Records 5.1ch surround sound. [ Zoom]: Records 5.1 audio channels. In that is most sensitive to sound coming directly from the front ...
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... - [Slideshow Transition] [B Off], [i Dissolve], [j Slide Image] - [Surround Mic Attenuator]: Helps prevent audio distortions due to high audio recording levels when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is set to [A On V], V will not be displayed fullscreen.
... - [Slideshow Transition] [B Off], [i Dissolve], [j Slide Image] - [Surround Mic Attenuator]: Helps prevent audio distortions due to high audio recording levels when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is set to [A On V], V will not be displayed fullscreen.
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S j Tele macro (0 101) S k Image effects (0 103) S l Microphone attenuator (0 152) D q External audio input (0 108) D a Headphone output (0 109) D s Control button: Last function used ([ZOOM] in memory* 3*/5 Relay recording (0 43) * only...-in this case) D d Level marker (0 152) D f Conversion lens (Tele-converter shown) (0 151) D g Wind screen off (0 152) D h Directionality of the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone (0 111) D j Mini advanced shoe (0 110) D k AGC (automatic gain control) limit D l Control button [FILTER 1]: Cinemalook filters (0 67) F q In record pause mode: Total number...
S j Tele macro (0 101) S k Image effects (0 103) S l Microphone attenuator (0 152) D q External audio input (0 108) D a Headphone output (0 109) D s Control button: Last function used ([ZOOM] in memory* 3*/5 Relay recording (0 43) * only...-in this case) D d Level marker (0 152) D f Conversion lens (Tele-converter shown) (0 151) D g Wind screen off (0 152) D h Directionality of the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone (0 111) D j Mini advanced shoe (0 110) D k AGC (automatic gain control) limit D l Control button [FILTER 1]: Cinemalook filters (0 67) F q In record pause mode: Total number...
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...the actual levels. Abnormal characters appear on the Eye-Fi card was dimmed. Then, press the RESET button with the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone. - AE] (0 96). Sound is distorted or is connected to its previous brightness setting. The LCD screen was set the recording program...sound may become distorted or it may occur if the LOCK switch on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly. - Activate the microphone attenuator (0 152) or adjust the audio recording level manually (0 105). There are brief stops in playback mode. Change the position of ...
...the actual levels. Abnormal characters appear on the Eye-Fi card was dimmed. Then, press the RESET button with the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone. - AE] (0 96). Sound is distorted or is connected to its previous brightness setting. The LCD screen was set the recording program...sound may become distorted or it may occur if the LOCK switch on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly. - Activate the microphone attenuator (0 152) or adjust the audio recording level manually (0 105). There are brief stops in playback mode. Change the position of ...
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... the memory card. - Set 68[Wireless Remote Control] to [AV]. Wireless communication is not available in recording mode or while the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone is attached to free some recordings (0 61, 123) to the camcorder. If the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder, disconnect it...
... the memory card. - Set 68[Wireless Remote Control] to [AV]. Wireless communication is not available in recording mode or while the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone is attached to free some recordings (0 61, 123) to the camcorder. If the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder, disconnect it...
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...II Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to your movies. You can be attached to the zoom position or use the microphone as effective when the Tele-converter is attached. • The minimum focusing distance at a distance. sA WM-V1 Wireless... shooting subjects at full telephoto with a clothing clip and the receiver can link the surround sound to the camcorder's grip belt. dA SM-V1 Surround Microphone Use 5.1ch surround sound to add a sense of presence to control difficult lighting conditions. 7 TL-H43 Tele-converter This Tele-converter lens increases the ...
...II Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to your movies. You can be attached to the zoom position or use the microphone as effective when the Tele-converter is attached. • The minimum focusing distance at a distance. sA WM-V1 Wireless... shooting subjects at full telephoto with a clothing clip and the receiver can link the surround sound to the camcorder's grip belt. dA SM-V1 Surround Microphone Use 5.1ch surround sound to add a sense of presence to control difficult lighting conditions. 7 TL-H43 Tele-converter This Tele-converter lens increases the ...
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It attaches to the camcorder's mini advanced shoe for cablefree operation. • The VFL-2 cannot be used as directional microphone (monaural) or stereo microphone. hA VFL-2 Video Flash Light This video flash light allows you to record photos and movies even at night or in...mini advanced shoe for cable-free operation. jA RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter Attaching this camcorder. fA DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive, super-directional microphone attaches to record brightly in color even in dark places. It can be used as a flash with this adapter to ...
It attaches to the camcorder's mini advanced shoe for cablefree operation. • The VFL-2 cannot be used as directional microphone (monaural) or stereo microphone. hA VFL-2 Video Flash Light This video flash light allows you to record photos and movies even at night or in...mini advanced shoe for cable-free operation. jA RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter Attaching this camcorder. fA DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive, super-directional microphone attaches to record brightly in color even in dark places. It can be used as a flash with this adapter to ...
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... Tele-converter WD-H43 Wide-converter FS-H43U II Filter Set VL-5 Video Light VFL-2 Video Flash Light WM-V1 Wireless Microphone SM-V1 Surround Microphone DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller WP-V3 Waterproof Case HTC-100 HDMI...
... Tele-converter WD-H43 Wide-converter FS-H43U II Filter Set VL-5 Video Light VFL-2 Video Flash Light WM-V1 Wireless Microphone SM-V1 Surround Microphone DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller WP-V3 Waterproof Case HTC-100 HDMI...