Panasonic Stereo Microphone Dmw-ms1 Operating Instructions

VQT2C64
until 
2009/4/30
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Operating InstructionsManuel d’utilisation
Stereo MicrophoneMicrophone stéréo
DMW-MS1
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the 
instructions completely.
Avant de raccorder, régler ou utiliser l’appareil, il est recommandé de lire 
attentivement le manuel d’utilisation.PP
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VQT2C642ContentsInformation for Your Safety  .....................................................2Precautions .........................................................................4
Supplied accessories  ..............................................................4
Names of the Components  .....................................................5
About the batteries  ..................................................................5
Inserting and Removing the Unit’s...

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-If you see this symbol-
∫About the batteriesDo not heat or expose to flame.
 Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or ac companying documents mean that used electrical and 　
electronic products and batteries should not  be mixed with general household waste.
For proper...

VQT2C644∫Handling the unitDo not subject the unit to strong vibration or impact.  Doing so 
may not only cause the unit to malfunction but also cause the 
stereo microphone to break.
 Sand and dirt may cause the unit to malfunction. When using 
the unit in an environment such as a beach, take steps to 
protect it from sand and dirt.
 When using the unit on rainy days or on a beach, take care to 
keep the unit dry.
 The unit is not waterproof. If rain or drops of water splash 
onto the unit, wipe off the...

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Names of the Components1 Wind Shield (Microphone condenser)
2 Off/On Mode Selector Switch [OFF/MONO/STEREO] (P10)
3 Battery Check Lamp [BATTERY] (P10)
4 [WIND CUT OFF/ON] Switch (P10)
5 φ 2.5 mm L shaped stereo mini plug cord (P9)
6 Lock ring (P8)
7 Battery cover (P7)
About the batteries∫ Types of batteries that can be usedAAA EVOLTA/AAA EVOIA batteries (new Panasonic battery) can 
be used, too.
 The performance of the batteries used may significantly differ 
depending on which battery brand is...

VQT2C646∫Types of batteries with which operation is not 
guaranteedPanasonic offers no guarantees that the unit will operate properly 
when any of the batteries listed above are used. Furthermore, use 
of these batteries may result in electrolyte leakage, power failure, 
risk of explosion etc.∫ Batteries with shapes that cannot be usedInstalling batteries with irregular shapes in the unit may cause 
electrolyte leakage, heat generation and even rupturing of the 
batteries themselves.
 Some batteries sold...

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∫Service life of batteries
Operating conditions Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)
Note
The operating time differs slightly depending on the storage 
status of the batteries and the operating conditions.
Inserting and Removing the Unit’s BatteryCheck that the unit’s power is off. (Make sure the Off/On Mode 
Selector Switch is set to [OFF].)1 Open the battery cover.
Press the [ ] mark on the cover in the direction of arrow 
1 
and slide the cover in the direction of arrow 
2.
2 When inserting the...

VQT2C6483Close the battery cover.
Note
After using the unit, take out the battery.
 Keep the AAA battery out of reach of children to prevent 
swallowing.
 Keep the battery cover out of reach of children to prevent 
swallowing.
Mounting the Unit onto the Digital Camera, and Removing itCheck that the power of the digital camera and unit is off. 
(Mounting the unit onto, or disengaging it from, the camera while 
the power is on may cause trouble and is not recommended.)∫ Mounting the unit1 Loosen the lock...

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3Rotate the lock ring in the direction of the arrow 
until it stops.
4 Securely connect the Stereo Mini-Plug Cord to 
the [MIC] socket of the digital camera.
You can adjust the microphone angle within the range shown 
in the figure.
 Take care that the stereo microphone connection does not 
become loose while in use.
∫ Removing the unitCompletely loosen the lock ring, and slide the unit 
off from the hot shoe.
Note
Hold the lock ring portion when attaching and removing the 
microphone....

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Using the Microphone∫Changing the Off/On Mode Selector Switch
A  Off/On Mode Selector Switch [OFF/MONO/STEREO]
Battery Check Lamp [BATTERY] B When the Off/On Mode Selector Switch is changed from [OFF] to 
[MONO] or [STEREO], the Battery Check Lamp [BATTERY] will 
light temporarily if there is still plenty of power in the battery. If the 
Battery Check Lamp [BATTERY] does not light temporarily, 
replace the battery with a new one.
∫ Changing the [WIND CUT OFF/ON] Switch
This microphone is...