Panasonic VWVMH3E User Manual [en, de, fr]

Stereo Zoom Microphone

VW-VMH3 E/PP

VQT0E01-1

[A]

[B]

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For storage, avoid places that are very hot (over approx.

∫ Standard Accessories

≥Wind shield (3CX001166) ≥Carrying case (RFC0074-H)

[A] Attaching the Microphone

1. Loosen the shoe lock ring.

2. As shown in figure A, align the foot of the microphone with the shape of the smart accessory shoe and slide it into position firmly as far as it will go.

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Sliding the foot of the microphone into position while one of its sides is not properly engaged with the smart accessory

shoe as shown in figure

3. Tighten the shoe lock to hold the microphone securely.

≥Be sure to turn the camcorder (movie camera) off

before attaching and connecting the microphone.

≥When the microphone is attached to the camcorder

(movie camera), never use the microphone as a handle.

≥The power for the microphone is supplied from the

camcorder’s (movie camera’s) accessory shoe (together with the zoom information).

≥Under extremely windy conditions when the wind shield is

not enough to reduce the wind noise, set [H.SHOE MIC] to [LOWCUT] in the camcorder’s (movie camera’s) menu to eliminate wind noise more effectively. (Normally, set [H.SHOE MIC] to [NORMAL].)

will damage the shoe.

[B] Switching the Microphone [ZOOM/TELE/

WIDE] Mode Selector

ZOOM: In this setting, the direction angle and sensitivity of

the sound pick-up changes according to the operation of the camcorder’s (movie camera’s) power zoom function, ranging from stereo sound recording over a wide area to super-directional (monaural) recording of sound coming from a narrow angle from the front only. ≥When you push the zoom lever on the camcorder

(movie camera) toward “W”, the zoom magnification of the picture is lowered; accordingly, the stereo effect of the sound being recorded is gradually enhanced and the sound is picked up over a wider area.

≥When you push the zoom lever toward “T”, the

zoom magnification of the picture is increased; accordingly, the angle from which the sound is being recorded is gradually decreased until the recorded sound is monaural.

TELE: Only the sound coming from a narrow angle from

the front is picked up and recorded in mono.

WIDE: The sound from a wide angle is picked up and

recorded in stereo.

≥Changing the setting of the microphone [ZOOM/TELE/

WIDE] mode selector during recording is possible, however, some switching noise may be recorded. It is recommended to switch in the recording pause mode.

∫ Cautions for Use

≥Do not subject the microphone to strong vibration or shock. ≥Do not use it in the rain or in dusty places. ≥To remove dirt and stains, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Do

not use benzine, thinner, alcohol or other chemicals for cleaning, because they could change the colour and damage the surface of the microphone body.

≥Be careful that insecticide spray or volatile solvents do not

come into contact with the microphone.

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C) or very humid (more than approx. 80%). In particular,

60 do not keep it in a closed car in the summer or near a heater.

≥For storage, loosen the shoe lock ring. ≥Do not attach and remove the microphone when the

camcorder (movie camera) is on. This could cause noise in the picture and sound, or could activate the camcorder’s (movie camera’s) zoom function.

≥If you record sounds near radio transmitters or high-voltage

lines with this microphone, recorded sounds may be affected. Avoid such as environment if possible.

∫ Specifications

Information for your safety

Power Source: (supplied by the camcorder (movie

Power Consumption: Less than 25 mA

Microphone Type: Electret condenser zoom

Directional Characteristics:

Frequency Response:100 Hz-13,000 Hz

Sensitivity: Wide; approx. s19 dB

Output Impedanse: Less than 10 ohm Intrinsic Noise: approx. s77 dBV (Weighting A) Selectors: ZOOM/TELE/WIDE Dimensions: Weight: approx. 70 g Operating Temperature:

Operating Humidety: 35% - 80%

camera))

DC 7.9 V (when using AC adaptor) DC 7.2 V (when using battery)

microphone (Primary pressure-gradient type stereo microphone) (Secondary plessure-gradient type monaural microphone)

Unidirectional (stereo) Super-directional (monaural)

(in the wide mode) 100 Hz-8,000 Hz (in the tele mode)

(0 dBu1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) Tele; approx. s15 dB (0 dBu1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) Zoom (in the tele mode); approx. s15 dB (0 dBu1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)

140 mm (W) k 58 mm (H) k 32 mm (D)

0xC - 40xC

∫ Frequency Response

A In wide-angle view B In telescopic view C Directivity pattern (zoom in)

a Relative response b L (R) sound c When [H.SHOE MIC] is [LOWCUT] d Frequency

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Caution

This microphone may experience radio interference caused by GSM Mobile telephones in calling mode. If significant interference occurs, please increase the distance between the GSM Mobile telephone and this microphone.

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