Video 85Using other microphonesYou can also use commercially avail-able microphones. Connect the exter-nal microphone to the MIC terminal.Use commercially available condensermicrophones with their own powersupply. You can connect almost anystereo microphone with a ∅ 3.5 mmplug but audio recording levels mayvary.NOTES• When using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone, change themicrophone's directionality mode with the 7 8 [Surround MicDirectionality] setting.• Playing back recordings made with the optional SM-V1 Surround Micro-phone: You can enjoy 5.1ch surround sound playback on HDTVs com-patible with 5.1ch surround sound connected to the camcorder usingan HDMI cable. Audio output from the AV OUT/X terminal (includingheadphone output) will be converted to 2ch stereo. The camcorder’sbuilt-in speaker is monaural.• When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, 78 [Wind Screen] will automatically be set to [B Off Z].• If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, adjust theaudio recording level manually (0 80) or activate the microphone atten-uator with the 7 8 [Microphone Attenuator] setting.Using a Zoom Remote ControllerBy attaching the optional RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter to the miniadvanced shoe, you can use the optional ZR-2000 or ZR-1000 ZoomRemote Controller. Doing so will allow you to use certain functionswhile viewing the picture on an external monitor without touching thecamcorder. This is particularly useful while the camcorder is mountedon a tripod and you want to ensure maximum stability of a shot.Operating modes:
