Using external microphones and headphones with the VIXIA HF10 and HF100 camcorders
Article ID: ART105086 | Date published: 05/11/2015 | Date last updated: 08/15/2015
 

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Using external microphones and headphones with the VIXIA HF10 and HF100 camcorders

Solution

Using external microphones with the VIXIA HF10 and HF100 camcorders

Using Headphones

When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of the camcorder's machinery. In such case, we recommend using an external microphone.

Attaching microphones compatible with the Mini Advanced Accessory Shoe .

You can attach to the mini advanced accessory shoe on the camcorder an optional DM-100 Directional and Stereo Microphone. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the microphone.

When attaching an accessory, first extend the viewfinder and then remove the mini advanced accessory shoe cover.

When a video accessory is attached to the mini advanced accessory shoe, will appear on the screen.

Attaching other microphones

You can also use commercially available microphones not compatible with the mini advanced accessory shoe, by connecting the external microphone to the MIC terminal. Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply. You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a Ø 3.5 mm plug but the audio recording level may vary.

Note:

  • Be careful when attaching a very long external microphone; it may appear on the screen.
  • When the DM-100 or other microphone is connected to the camcorder, [WIND SCREEN] will automatically be set to [OFF]

Using Headphones

Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while recording. The headphones are connected to the AV OUT/ terminal, which is used for the headphones and the audio/video output. Before connecting the headphones, follow the procedure below to change the function of the terminal from AV output to (headphones) output.

  1. Press the [FUNC.] button.
  2. Using the joystick select the [MENU] option and press [SET].
  3. Select [SYSTEM SETUP] and press [SET].
  4. Select [AV/PHONES] and press [SET].
  5. Select [PHONES] and press [SET].
  6. Press the [FUNC.] button to close the menu.

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