Using The External Microphone (Optional) - Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Operating Instructions Manual

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Using the External Microphone (optional)

If you use the stereo microphone (DMW-MS1; optional), you can switch to either stereo or
monaural sound recording.
It is also possible to reduce the wind noise efficiently by switching the [WIND CUT OFF/
ON] switch to [ON].
Preparations: Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash.
Attach the stereo microphone to the hot
shoe A.
• Be sure to firmly secure to the stereo microphone with
the lock ring B.
Firmly connect the stereo mini-plug cord to
the [MIC] socket on the camera as far as it
will go.
Turn on the camera and the stereo
microphone.
•
While the external microphone is connected, [
displayed on the screen.
∫ About the Off/On Mode Selector Switch
[OFF]:
Turn off the stereo microphone power.
[MONO]:
Records sound in front of the digital
camera in monaural.
[STEREO]: Records sound in a wide area in stereo.
Battery Check Lamp [BATTERY]
• When the Off/On Mode Selector Switch is changed from [OFF] to [MONO] or [STEREO], the
Battery Check Lamp [BATTERY] will light temporarily if there is still plenty of power in the
battery. If the Battery Check Lamp [BATTERY] does not light temporarily, replace the battery
with a new one.
Note
•
When attaching the stereo microphone, do not hold only the stereo microphone because it may
detach from the camera.
•
Set the wind noise reduction only on the stereo microphone side.
•
Do not open the built-in flash when the stereo microphone is attached.
•
The stereo microphone cannot be used while the external flash (optional) is in use.
•
The stereo microphone cannot be used while the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) is in use.
•
To playback audio in stereo, use the HDMI mini cable (optional) and playback by connecting to
a TV or playback with a PC.
•
Read the operating instructions of the stereo microphone for details.
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