How to connect and use an External Microphone. (Optional) - DC-S1, DC-S1R, DC-S1H

With a Stereo Shotgun Microphone (DMW-MS2: optional) or Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS10: optional), you can record higher-quality audio compared to the built-in microphone.

1. Set the Mic Socket that suits the device to be connected.
   • [Menu/Set] → [Motion Picture] → [Microphone] → [Mic Socket]
   • Mic socket input

     External Mic Connections

     [Mic Input (Plugin Power)]	When connecting an external microphone that requires a power supply from the camera [MIC] terminal.
     [Mic Input]	When connecting an external microphone that does not require a power supply from the camera [MIC] terminal.
     [Line Input]	When connecting an external audio device for line output.

   • The setting will be fixed to Mic Input (Plug-in Power) when a Stereo Shotgun Microphone (DMW-MS2: optional) is connected.
   • When using Mic Input (Plug-in Power), if you connect an external microphone that does not require power supply, the connected external microphone may malfunction. Check the device before connecting.
2. Turn off the camera.
3. Connect the camera and external microphone.
   • If mounting the external microphone on the camera hot shoe, remove the hot shoe cover.

Note: Do not use the stereo microphone cables with the length of 3m (9.8 feet) or more.

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Setting the Sound Pickup Range (DMW-MS2: Optional)

When using the Stereo Shotgun Microphone (DMW-MS2: optional), you can set the microphone sound pickup range.

1. Select Special Mic.
   • Press [Menu/Set] → [Motion Picture] → [Microphone] → [Special Mic.]
   • Sound ranges

     Sound Range Settings

     [Stereo]	Picks up sound over a wide area.
     [Lens Auto]	Picks up sound from a range automatically set by the lens angle of view.
     [Shotgun]	Helps prevent picking up background noise, and records sound from a specific direction.
     [S. Shotgun]	Narrows the sound pickup range more than with [SHOTGUN].
     [Manual]	Sets the range manually for sound pickup.

2. When manual is selected, press [◄] / [►] to adjust the sound pickup range and then press [Menu/Set] or [Joystick].

Note:

• You can register a function with the Fn button
  • [Settings] → [Dial rotating counter clockwise] → [Fn Button Set] → [Setting in REC mode] → [Mic. Directivity Adjust]

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Reduction of Wind Noise

This reduces wind noise when an external microphone is connected.

Press [Menu/Set] → [Motion Picture] → [Microphone] → [Wind Cut] → Settings: [High] / [Standard] / [Low] / [Off]

Note:

• While the external microphone is connected, [External microphone] is displayed on the screen.
• When an external microphone is connected, Sound Rec Level Disp. automatically turns on, and the recording level is displayed on the screen.
• When the external microphone is attached, do not carry the camera by holding the external microphone. It may become detached.
• If noises are recorded when using the AC adaptor, use the battery.
• When Special Mic. is set to Lens Auto, S. Shotgun or manual, sound output is fixed to record sound.
• When a Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS10: optional) is used, special mic. is fixed to stereo.
• Setting wind cut may alter the usual sound quality.
• For details, refer to the operating instructions for the external microphone.