JVC MV-P618 Instructions Manual

Thank you for purchasing this SUPER DIRECTIONAL MICROPHONE. To get maximum benefit from its use, it is suggested thatyou read this instructions carefully. After reading, please keep this instructions for future reference.MV-P618 SUPER DIRECTIONAL MICROPHONEInstructionsINSTALLATION(An example of mounting on the GY-DV300 by using KA-A33)1. Loosen the mounting screws on the microphone holderand install the microphone holder on the mount base.2. Turn the knob on the microphone holder counterclock-wise to open the microphone holder.3. Mount the microphone on the microphone holder.4. Turn the knob on the microphone holder clockwise toclamp the microphone.5. Attach the microphone cable to the cable clamp on themicrophone holder and connect the cable to the MIC 1 or2 input connector.COMPATIBLE UNITSMV-P618 : JVC camera equipped with an XLR 3-pin connector supplying 48 V (phantom)PRECAUTIONS• MV-P618 is a SUPER DIRECTIONAL MICROPHONE exclusively for JVC color video cameras.• Do not drop or hit the microphone. A strong shock may degrade the characteristics of microphone.• Do not disassemble the microphone. The original performance may not be obtained.• Be careful not to use or leave long time the microphone in a hot or humid place, such as, direct sunlight, near a heater, closedautomobile in summer. Notes for operation• MV-P618 is a high-sensitivity microphone designed to give optimum performance. This is designed to give best performance ata certain distance from the source. Do not locate your microphone too close to the source. Otherwise the tone balance isdisordered due to the proximity effect.• A loud sound near the microphone may cause to distort the sound signal due to the built-in mic amp of the camera. In addition,the sound level may fluctuate due to AGC of VCR. (Adjust the volume control of the camera to avoid sound signal distortion.)• When this unit is used on the GY-DV300, it may pick up the operating noise of the camera.To reduce this noise, set the menu item of the GY-DV300 WIND CUT in the SYSTEM [1/2] to ON.In this case, however, note that low frequencies may not be picked up properly.• While recording, always monitor the sound level with headphone etc.• Do not wet the microphone. (Especially when using in rainy conditions.)AttachmentbaseScrewhole Microphoneholder1.2.KnobAttachmentscrewCableclumpMIC1MIC24.3.5.This instruction book is made from 100% recycled paper.This unit can be installed on the camera using the optionalKA-A33 microphone holder.MICROPHONE CHARACTERISTICSSPECIFICATIONSReception : Second-order pressure gradientsuper-directionalType : Back-electret condenser typeSensitivity :–62 dB (0 dB = 1 V/0.1Pa, at 1 kHz, 0°)Frequency response : 200 Hz to 10,000 HzOutput impedance : 5020 ΩMax. input SPL : 115 dB SPL or more(1 kHz, 1% distortion, microphone itself)S/N ratio : More than 42 dBConnector : 3-pin XLR (male)Power supply voltage : 48 V (Phantom)Current consumption : 2.6 mAAmbient temperature : –5°C to 45°CDimensions : Microphone160 mm(L) x 21 mm(Dia.) (With windscreen)Mass : 85g (With windscreen)Accessory : Windscreen• Design and specification subject to change without notice.-40-50Frequency (Hz)Response -60-70-80-90 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K(dB)Standard Directional Characteristics Standard Frequency Response0°180°270° 90°-10dB-20dB0dB© 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in JapanLWT0056-001BVICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITEDis a registered trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.is a registered trademark in Japan, the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries.RRR

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