Recording Audio80Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to theCamcorderIn order to use the microphone holder and INPUT 1/INPUT 2 terminals, the handle unit must beattached to the camcorder. Follow the procedure below to attach a microphone (refer also to thefollowing illustration). To connect an external device to the camcorder, plug the device’s cable into thedesired terminal ().1 Loosen the microphone lock screw (), open the microphone holder and insert themicrophone ().2 Tighten the lock screw and put the microphone cable through the microphone cableclamp under the microphone holder ().3 Plug the microphone cable into the desired INPUT terminal () or the MIC terminal ().Using the Built-in Microphone or an External Microphone Connected to theMIC TerminalFollow the step below to use the built-in microphone or anexternal microphone connected to the MIC terminal. Usecommercially available condenser microphones with their ownpower supply and a ∅ 3.5 mm mini-stereo plug.Set the INPUT terminal ON/OFF switch to OFF.• If you connect a microphone to the MIC terminal while theINPUT terminal ON/OFF switch is set to OFF, the camcorderwill switch automatically from the built-in microphone to theexternal microphone.Microphone lock screwCable clampINPUT 1/INPUT 2 terminalsMIC terminalCOPY
