Video56NOTESAccessories designed forthe Advanced AccessoryShoe cannot be used withthis camcorder. Look forvideo accessories bearingthis logo to ensure compatibility with themini advanced shoe.Using an External MicrophoneWhen recording in very quietsurroundings, the built-in microphonemay pick up the sound of thecamcorder's internal machinery. In suchcase, we recommend using an externalmicrophone.Using the DM-100 Directional StereoMicrophoneAttach the optional DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone to themini advanced shoe.Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe( 55).appears. For details about usingthe microphone, refer to the instructionmanual of the DM-100.Using other microphonesYou can also use commerciallyavailable microphones. Connect theexternal microphone to the MICterminal. Use commercially availablecondenser microphones with their ownpower supply. You can connect almostany stereo microphone with a ∅ 3.5mm plug but audio recording levelsmay vary.NOTES• When an external microphone isconnected to the camcorder,[Wind Screen] will automatically be setto [ Off ].• If the audio level is too high and thesound gets distorted, activate themicrophone attenuator ( 95) or adjustthe audio recording level manually( 53).COPY