External Microphone (Optional) - Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

7. Recording Motion Pictures

External Microphone (optional)

Using a stereo shotgun microphone (DMW-MS2: optional) or stereo microphone
(VW-VMS10: optional), you can record sounds with quality superior to those recorded with
the built-in microphone.
• Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
1
Setting the [MIC] terminal that suits the device to be connected.
>
MENU
[Mic Input (Plug-in Power)]
[Mic Input]
[Line Input]
• The setting will be fixed to [Mic Input (Plug-in Power)] when a stereo gun microphone
(DMW-MS2: optional) is connected.
• When using [Mic Input (Plug-in Power)], if you connect an external microphone that does
not require power supply, the connected external microphone may malfunction. Check the
device before connecting.
2
Turn off the camera.
3
Connect the camera and the external microphone.
A Hot shoe
B [MIC] socket
C Stereo shotgun microphone (DMW-MS2: optional)
Stereo microphone (VW-VMS10: optional)
• Do not use the stereo microphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.
• When attaching the stereo shotgun microphone to the camera, remove the hot shoe
cover. (P152)
[Motion Picture] > [Mic Socket]
An external microphone that requires power
supply from the [MIC] socket of the camera.
An external microphone that does not require
power supply from the [MIC] socket of the
camera.
An external audio device with a line output
205