Sony DSR PD170 Operating Instructions - Page 55
Connecting an optional external microphone
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Advanced Recording Operations Connecting an optional external microphone You can get your desired audio quality, connecting multiple microphones or an optional microphone to your camcorder. (1) Loosen the microphone holder screw and open the cover. (2) Detach the supplied microphone and unplug the cable from the camcorder. (3) Connect the microphone (optional) to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 connector. (4) Select the channel to be used, using the REC CH SELECT switch. Used channels according to the position of the REC CH SELECT switch are as follows: Audio input through INPUT1 INPUT2 The position of the REC CH SELECT switch CH1 CH1•CH2 CH1 CH1•CH2 The audio is recorded on Channel 1 Channels 1/2 Channel 2 - (5) Set the following settings. When connecting a microphone Set the INPUT LEVEL selector to MIC or MIC ATT. When set to MIC ATT, you can reduce the volume by about +20 dB. And set the +48V switch to ON if the microphone is powered through its cable. When connecting audio equipment Set the +48 V switch to OFF and set the INPUT LEVEL selector to LINE. 1,2 3 4,5 REC CH INPUT SELECT LEVEL +48V INPUT LEVEL +48V CH1•CH2 CH1 LINE ON MIC MIC ATT OFF INPUT1 LINE ON MIC MIC ATT OFF INPUT2 REC CH SELECT +48 V INPUT LEVEL 55