Canon VIXIA HF G30 - Manual (Page 78)

Recording Audio
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Recording Audio
The camcorder features many audio-related functions you can use when recording. You can record
audio using the built-in stereo microphone, an optional external microphone (mini advanced shoe or
MIC terminal) or a commercially available microphone (MIC terminal). Using an external microphone is
useful when recording in very quiet surroundings, where the built-in microphone may pick up the
sound of the camcorder's internal machinery, or when recording outside, where the built-in
microphone may pick up excessive noise from wind.
Using an External Microphone
Using the SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional Stereo
Microphone
Using the SM-V1 you can add a sense of depth and presence to your recordings with 5.1ch surround
sound. Using the DM-100 you can accurately record audio coming directly from the direction you are
recording. In either case, to reduce the amount of noise due to wind, we recommend that you use the
wind screen supplied with the microphone.
When you use the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone with this camcorder for the first time, you will
need to update the camcorder's firmware using the memory card supplied with the SM-V1. Please
note an important change to the firmware update procedure in the instruction manual of the SM-V1. It
states that you must set the camcorder to photo playback mode and open the [Firmware] setting in
the setup menus. In this camcorder, however, you must set the camcorder to
mode and open
q > [Firmware].
Attach the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
to the mini advanced shoe.
Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (A 76).
º will appear on the screen. For details about using the
optional external microphone, refer to the instruction manual of
the accessory used.
Operating modes:
COP
Y