11. Recording Videos
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External Microphones (Optional)
With a Stereo Shotgun Microphone (DMW-MS2: optional) or Stereo 
Microphone (VW-VMS10: optional), you can record higher-quality audio 
compared to the built-in microphone.
1
Set the [Mic Socket] that suits the device to be 
connected.
≥  ¨ [ ] ¨ [ ] ¨ [Mic Socket]
0
The setting will be fixed to [Mic Input (Plug-in Power)] when a Stereo Shotgun 
Microphone (DMW-MS2: optional) is connected.
0 When using [Mic Input (Plug-in Power)], if you connect an external 
microphone that does not require power supply, the connected external 
microphone may malfunction.
Check the device before connecting.
2
Turn off the camera.
[Mic Input (Plug-
in Power)]
When connecting an external microphone 
that requires a power supply from the camera 
[MIC] terminal.
[Mic Input]
When connecting an external microphone 
that does not require a power supply from the 
camera [MIC] terminal.
[Line Input]
When connecting an external audio device 
for line output.