Panasonic DMCFZ100 DMCFZ100 User Guide - Page 208

Others Using the External Microphone (optional) If you use the stereo microphone (DMW-MS1; optional), you can switch to either stereo or monaural sound recording. It is also possible to reduce the wind noise efficiently by switching the [WIND CUT OFF/ ON] switch to [ON]. Preparations: Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash. Attach the stereo microphone to the hot shoe A. • Be sure to firmly secure to the stereo microphone with the lock ring B. Firmly connect the stereo mini-plug cord to the [MIC] socket on the camera as far as it will go. Turn on the camera and the stereo microphone. • While the external microphone is connected, [ ] is displayed on the screen. ∫ About the Off/On Mode Selector Switch MIC REMOTE [OFF]: Turn off the stereo microphone power. [MONO]: Records sound in front of the digital camera in monaural. [STEREO]: Records sound in a wide area in stereo. Battery Check Lamp [BATTERY] • When the Off/On Mode Selector Switch is changed from [OFF] to [MONO] or [STEREO], the Battery Check Lamp [BATTERY] will light temporarily if there is still plenty of power in the battery. If the Battery Check Lamp [BATTERY] does not light temporarily, replace the battery with a new one. Note • When attaching the stereo microphone, do not hold only the stereo microphone because it may detach from the camera. • Set the wind noise reduction only on the stereo microphone side. • Do not open the built-in flash when the stereo microphone is attached. • The stereo microphone cannot be used while the external flash (optional) is in use. • The stereo microphone cannot be used while the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) is in use. • Read the operating instructions of the stereo microphone for details. • When a stereo microphone other than the dedicated stereo microphone is used, it will not only malfunction, but may also cause damage, so do not use it. - 208 -