Sony DSR-PD100A User Manual

Connecting the external microphone with the
XLR connector

When using the ECM-670 external microphone (not supplied), attach the CAC-12
microphone holder (not supplied) and supplied XLR adaptor.

(1) Attach the XLR adaptor to the accessory shoe on the camcorder and tighten the

screw of the XLR adaptor.

(2) Attach the microphone holder with the supplied screws.
(3) Loosen the microphone holder screw and open the cover.
(4) Place the microphone into the holder, close the cover, and tighten the screw.
(5) Connect the microphone to the MIC IN connector on the XLR adaptor, using a

microphone cable (not supplied).

(6) Set the +48V switch to ON.

To use the LEVEL selector
Set this selector to appropriate positions according to your conditions.
STD: Normally, set to this position.
ATT: When the sound level to be recorded is too high. This reduces the sound level.
GAIN: When using a low-sensitivity microphone, or when the sound level is too low.

Notes
• When you use a wind screen other than the one supplied with ECM-670, make sure that

the wind screen does not appear on the screen, using an underscan monitor.

• When detaching the microphone cable, do so while holding the PUSH button down.
• When detaching the XLR adaptor, do so after having loosened the screw of the XLR

adaptor.

+48V

Attach the holder
so that the moving
part is on top.

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