75E Using the FullRange of FeaturesUsing the DM-50 Microphone (optional)MV550iThe highly sensitive Directional Stereo Microphone DM-50 has been designedexclusively for camcorders equipped with an advanced accessory shoe . It ispowered by the camcorder’s power supply. Use during cassette recording or audiodubbing ( 98).Refer to the DM-50’s 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 theshoe lock.• Slide in the direction of the arrow on the bottom of the microphone until itclicks securely into place.• Make sure that the microphone does not come disconnected when turningthe shoe lock.2. Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode.• (Connection) appears in the display.3. Set the microphone’s directivity switch.SHOTGUN: Clearly picks up sound arriving from the front of the microphone(monaural).STEREO1: Picks up sound arriving from the front of, as well as soundsurrounding the microphone.STEREO2: Picks up sound surrounding the microphone in a wider range thanSTEREO 1.Notes:• Never carry the camcorder holding the microphone.• The DM-50 will not pick up any sound if another microphone is attached to thecamcorder’s microphone terminal.C
