Canon GL2 - Manual (Page 74)

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Recor
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The high sensitive Directional Stereo Microphone DM-50 attaches to the advanced accessory
shoe for cable-free operation and is powered by the camcorder’s power supply. Use it when
recording or dubbing audio.
Refer to the DM-50 Microphone instructions for further details.
Turn the camcorder’s power off before attaching/removing the microphone.
1. Slide the microphone onto the accessory shoe and tighten with the shoe lock.
• Insert the microphone oriented in the direction indicated by the arrow on the bottom until it
clicks.
• Be careful not to pull off the microphone when fastening the screw.
2. Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode.
• (Connection) appears in the display.
3. Set the microphone’s directivity switch.
SHOTGUN: For recording clear sound from the front (monaural).
STEREO 1: For recording sound from the front and surrounding area.
STEREO 2: For recording surrounding sound in a wider range than in STEREO 1.
Notes:
• Never carry the camcorder holding the microphone.
• The DM-50 will not pick up any sound if another microphone is attached to the camcorder’s MIC
terminal.
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Using the DM-50 Microphone (Optional)