User manual SONY ECM-T145

[. . . ] * By using the optional video accessory shoe VCT-55L, the microphone can be used with models without an accessory shoe. Do not drop, knock it, or subject it to excessive shock. Keep the microphone away from extremely high temperatures and humidity, especially, from the temperature above 60 ºC. [. . . ] Keep the microphone away from extremely high temperatures and humidity, especially, from the temperature above 60 ºC. If the microphone is placed near speakers, a howling effect (acoustic feedback) may occur. If this happens, place the microphone as far as possible from the speakers, or lower the volume of the speaker. If you change the pick up pattern switch setting of the microphone during recording, noise may occur. The battery check lamp lights up momentarily and soon goes out to save battery power. Be sure to switch off the microphone after use. 1 Rotate the battery cover anticlockwise until it clicks and then 2 3 4 detach it. Part names and their functions 2Battery check lamp The battery check lamp flashes momentarily to indicate the state of the battery when the power/pick up pattern switch is turned from OFF to ON. When the battery check lamp flashes dimly or does not flash at all, replace the battery with a new one. 3The power/pick up pattern switch Decide the position according to the sound source. ON OFF 90° 120° Switch on Switch off When picking up a sound with a narrow soundstage, or a distant sound (conversation, solo instruments, etc. ) When picking up a sound with a wide soundstage, or a nearby sound (concert, theatrical performance, etc. Refer to the above table as a rough standard. Choose the position depending on your preference. [. . . ] Refer to the above table as a rough standard. Choose the position depending on your preference. 4 Battery cover 5 Shoe adapter 6 Stereo mini type L plug 7 Cord clamp Fit the cord into the cord clamp. [. . . ]