Sony DSR-400L User Manual

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Preparing Audio Input System
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Preparing Audio Input 
System
Using the supplied microphone
1
Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder 
clamp.
2
Place the microphone in the microphone holder.
3
Plug the microphone cable into the MIC IN connector, 
then set the AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) switch for the 
desired recording channel to FRONT.
To use the microphone detached from the 
camcorder
You can use the supplied microphone detached from the 
camcorder.
When using the supplied microphone with an extension 
cable, always use an external power supply type cable.
Using an external microphone
You can connect up to two external monaural microphones 
to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors, using a CAC-12 
Microphone Holder (not supplied).
The procedure below is an example showing attachment of 
an ECM-670/672/etc. Electret Condenser Microphone.
1
Remove the fixing screws for external microphone 
holder.
2
Attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder.
3
Open the CAC-12 and remove the microphone 
adaptor.
Clamp of the microphone holder
Place the microphone in the 
holder so that “UP” is at the top.
Tighten the screw.
Close the microphone holder.
Connect to the MIC IN connector.
Note
Set the AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) 
switch for the desired audio 
recording channel to FRONT.
Connect to the MIC IN 
connector.
CAC-12
Screws removed in step 1