The procedure for connecting an external microphone is explained below. For more information on settings, refer to the Related information. Attaching the Handle Unit To use the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 terminals,, infrared light, and tally lamp, attach the HDU-1 handle unit to the camcorder. 1. Use the supplied screws to attach the microphone holder unit to the handle unit ( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0074373.gif) ).
2. ( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095951.gif) ) Align the handle unit with the handle attachment unit and then ( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095952.gif) ) slide the handle unit forward until it is in place. - Make sure the front and rear screws are raised when you slide the handle unit.
NOTE XA20: Make sure to turn the screws and remove the cover before using.
3. ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095953.gif) Firmly tighten the front and rear screws with a coin or similar object.
Attach the external microphone 1. Loosen the microphone lock screw ( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0074373.gif) ), open the microphone holder and insert the microphone ( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095951.gif) ).
2. Tighten the lock screw ( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095952.gif) ) and put the microphone cable through the microphone cable clamp under the microphone holder ( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095953.gif) ).
3. Plug the microphone cable into the desired INPUT terminal or the MIC terminal ( ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0095954.gif) ).
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