User manual

Attenuator
Automatically suppresses sound distortion caused by loud noises. Even if [Sound
recording] is set to [Auto] or [Manual] for recording, sound distortion may still result if there
is a very loud sound. In this case, setting it to [Enable] is recommended.
Microphone
Any connected external microphone is used instead of the built-in microphone. The
following external microphones (sold separately) are recommended.
• Multi-Function Shoe Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1D
Attaches to the camera's multi-function shoe ( ).
• Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1 / Stereo Microphone DM-E100
The external microphone's 3.5 mm mini-plug connects to the camera's external
microphone IN terminal ( ). The microphone itself attaches to the camera's multi-
function shoe.
Headphone
By connecting commercially available headphones with a 3.5 mm mini-plug to the
headphone terminal ( ), you can listen to the sound as movies are recorded and hear
camera operating sounds. To adjust headphone volume, press the < > button, select
[ ], and adjust by turning the < > or < > dial or press < > left or right ( ).
You can also use headphones during movie playback.
Note
Headphone volume can also be adjusted in [ : Headphones].
The volume of sounds for camera operations is adjusted in [ : Volume].
364