74Using the Full Rangeof FeaturesEUsing the DM-50 Microphone (Optional)The high sensitive Directional Stereo Microphone DM-50 attaches to theadvanced accessory shoe for cable-free operation and is powered by the camcorder’spower supply. Use it for recording or dubbing audio.Refer also to the DM-50 Microphone instruction manual.❍ Always turn the camcorder off before attaching/removing the microphone.❍ Do not connect any microphone to the MIC terminal when the DM-50Microphone is connected.❍ Do not carry the camcorder by the microphone.1. Remove the accessory shoe cover.2. Slide the microphone into theaccessory shoe until it clicks.3. Tighten the shoe lock.Be careful that the microphone does notcome off when tightening the shoe lock.4. Set the camcorder to CAMERA orCARD CAMERA mode.(Connection) appears.5. Set the microphone’s directivityswitch.• SHOTGUN: For recording clear sound fromthe front (monaural).• STEREO 1: For recording sound from thefront and surrounding area.• STEREO 2: For recording surroundingsound in a wider range than inSTEREO 1.retwq3_D74PAL_E(42-86) 03.1.27 7:27 PM Page 74