Sony Handgcam CCD-FX425 Operation Manual page 29

You can connect an external microphone (not supplied) tc the MIC jack. This jack also
accepts a "plug-in-power" microphone.
Attach the microphone to the accessory shoe of the camcorder.
If the microphone has two plugs, connect the DC IN plug to the RFU DC OUT jack on the
camcorder.
Accessory shoe
MiC jack
RFU DC OUT jack
Note
When recording with an external microphone, wind noise is not muted.
When you connect a wired remote control unit or editing controller (not supplied) to the I,_
REMOTE control connector, you can operate your camcorder from a distance.
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REMOTE control
connector
About @ (LANC)
stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The @ connector is used for
controlling the tape transport of video equipment and peripherals connected to it. This
connector has the same function as the connectors indicated as CONTROL L or
REMOTE.
Advanced Camera Operation
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