User manual SONY ECM-CG1 annexe 1

[. . . ] Attach the microphone spacer at the correct position on the grip to catch the sound properly. Then rotate the grip and pull it as illustrated. The grip cannot be fully separated from the microphone body. When inserting the battery, insert its side first, and then insert its side. [. . . ] If the battery check lamp flashes dimly or does not flash at all, replace the battery with a new one. Install the battery with the correct and orientation. Remove the battery if the microphone is not to be used for a long period of time. If the battery leaks*, carefully wipe away any electrolyte from the battery compartment and then install a new battery. Before using the microphone, be sure to close the built-in flash of the camera. When using the microphone with a camera that has a built-in flash with auto flash function, set the auto flash function to OFF. If you attach the shoe adaptor to the microphone holder, it can be attached to a camera that has an Auto-lock Accessory Shoe. Use the shoe adaptor as necessary depending on the shape of the shoe on your camera. When using the camera with an accessory shoe (See illustration -2) Slide the microphone holder fully onto the accessory shoe of the camera and rotate the lock knob fully to fix it. When using the camera with an Auto-lock Accessory Shoe (See illustration -2) Slide the shoe adaptor fully onto the Auto-lock Accessory Shoe of the camera. Then slide the microphone holder fully onto the shoe adaptor and rotate the lock knob to fix it. Electret condenser microphone Combination of AA alkaline dry battery and plug-in power Recommended battery Size AA alkaline dry battery (sold separately) Power consumption Approx. ) Switch Power OFF / NORM (Normal) / LOW CUT (Low-cut) Continuous operating time 900 hours or more (Using at 25 ºC (77 ºF)) Dimensions Approx. ) (excluding battery) Directivity Sharp directivity Included items Shotgun microphone (1), Wind screen (1), Shock Mount Microphone Holder (1), Microphone spacer (1), Shoe adaptor (1), Set of printed documentation Frequency response 40 Hz ~ 20 kHz Sensitivity -48 dB/Pa ±4 dB Signal-to-noise ratio 18 dBspl (Average) Maximum input sound pressure level 100 dBspl or more Dynamic range 80 dB or more Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sharp directivity microphone with minimum sensitivity to ambient noise The microphone's sharp directivity enhances narrow range and middle distance recording when connected to your camera (See illustration ). Powered by a combination of an AA alkaline dry battery and plug-in power operation The power is supplied from the microphone input jack of your camera or an AA alkaline dry battery (referred to below as "battery"). Shock mount microphone holder supplied The supplied microphone holder that reduces the noise from the vibration when you attach the microphone to the camera. Do not drop it or subject it to excessive shock. During movie recording, operation noises or beeps from the camera or lens may be recorded. You can prevent noise from the lens by using in manual focus mode. avoid extended use or storage in high humidity or at high temperature. Do not let the microphone get wet with rain or seawater when using outside. [. . . ] Wipe any dirt from the microphone with a dry cloth. If acoustic feedback occurs during use (a howling sound is heard from the speakers), point the microphone away from the speakers or increase the distance between the microphone and the speakers. Be careful not to drop or tip your camera over by catching the connecting cord on a nearby object when attaching the microphone. Test record with this microphone to make sure that sound is recorded properly beforehand. [. . . ]