Canon DM-50 - Canon Directional Stereo Microphone Manual

Introduction

This product has been designed exclusively for camcorders equipped with an advanced accessory shoe. It is a highly sensitive microphone that can be switched between functioning as a directional microphone (monaural) or a stereo microphone that also clearly picks up sounds arriving from the front of the microphone, for full recorded sound. Select the sound pick up range, depending on the situation and your recording goals. The microphone is powered by the camcorder's power supply.
Before using the DM-50, read these instructions thoroughly and keep them in a safe place for future reference.
The microphone is powered by the camcorder's battery pack or power adapter. Use the microphone when the camcorder is in record or record pause mode. You can use the microphone for audio dubbing.

About the wind shields

The wind shields reduce wind noise without interfering with the microphone's sound pick up abilities.
Use the wind shields regularly.
The illustration at the left shows how to attach the wind shields (Fig. 1).

Nomenclature

1. Directivity switch
2. Shoe lock
3. Wind shields (1 large, 1 small)

Attaching the microphone

Refer to your camcorder instruction manual for more information.

• Turn the camcorder's power off before attaching/removing the microphone.

1. Slide the microphone straight onto the camcorder's accessory shoe (Fig. 1).
   
   
   • Slide in the direction of the arrow on the bottom of the microphone until it clicks securely into place.
2. Tighten by turning the shoe lock in the direction of the LOCK arrow (Fig. 2).
   
   
   • Make sure that the microphone does not come disconnected when turning the shoe lock.
3. Turn the camcorder's power on.
   • C (Connection) appears in the camcorder's display when the camcorder is in record or record pause mode.
   • The camcorder's built-in microphone automatically turns off.
4. Set the microphone's directivity switch.

• SHOTGUN: Clearly picks up sound arriving from the front of the microphone. (Monaural)
• STEREO 1: Picks up sound arriving from the front of, as well as sound surrounding the microphone.
• STEREO 2: Picks up sound surrounding the microphone in a wider range than STEREO 1.

Before use

• Make sure that nothing is connected to the camcorder's microphone terminal.
• If you are using headphones to monitor sound, confirm the sound with headphones before you start recording.

After use

1. Turn the camcorder's power off.
2. Turn the shoe lock in the opposite direction from the LOCK arrow.
3. Slide and remove the microphone.

Precautions

• The DM-50 will not pick up any sound if another microphone is attached to the camcorder's microphone terminal.
• Refer to your camcorder's instruction manual for information on how to use the microphone for audio dubbing.
• When carrying the camcorder with the micropone attached, be sure to support the camera body. Never carry the camera holding the microphone.
• Test the microphone by speaking into it. Do not tap the microphone or blow into it.
• Do not drop or jolt the microphone. This may damage the microphone or impair its performance. Handle the microphone carefully.
• Do not disassemble or touch the interior parts of the microphone. Consult your Canon dealer or service outlet if problems persist.
• Do not use or leave the microphone in hot, humid places such as inside a closed vehicle in hot weather or in direct sunlight.
• Ensure that no foreign material such as metal fragments, gets inside the camcorder's accessory shoe. Be careful not to deform the plug or the bottom of the microphone by using excessive force.
• Do not store the camcorder with the microphone attached.

Care of the microphone

• Clean the microphone by dusting it lightly with a soft, dry cloth. Never use thinner, benzene, alcohol or other volatile cleaners or solvents.
• The microphone will not work properly if the terminals are dirty. Check them before use, and wipe them with a dry cloth if necessary.

Specifications

Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted.
Subject to change without notice.