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- Page 1 Operating Instructions / Owner’s Manual <Complete Guide> XLR Microphone Adaptor DMW-XLR2 Model No. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product. DVQP3126ZA F0624KN0...
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Page 2: About Operating Instructions
About Operating Instructions This document, “Operating Instructions / Owner’s Manual <Complete Guide>”, includes detailed explanations of the functions and operations of the unit. Symbols Used in This Document Notification classification symbols In this document, notifications are classified and described using the following symbols: : To confirm prior to using the function : Notifications and supplementary items regarding specifications... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About Operating Instructions Introduction Precautions..................5 Standard Accessories..............7 Names of Parts ................8 Getting Started Attaching the Microphone Holder ..........11 Attaching to the Camera ............14 Connecting a Microphone............16 Connecting External Audio Devices, etc........22 Using the XLR Microphone Adaptor Setting the Recording Channels ..........25 Setting Input Gain ..............28 Setting the Recording Level............29 Decrease Noise Caused by Wind or Handling ......31... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction This chapter describes information you should know before starting. Precautions: 5 ≥ Standard Accessories: 7 ≥ Names of Parts: 8 ≥... -
Page 5: Precautions
Introduction – Precautions Precautions This unit is an XLR microphone adaptor for Panasonic digital cameras. Commercially available XLR microphones and stereo microphones (compatible with stereo mini plugs) can be fitted. Use in combination with a digital camera to enable high-quality audio recordings, high-resolution audio recordings, and 4-channel audio recordings. - Page 6 Panasonic. Please also read the manual of your digital camera. • Please be advised that Panasonic is not liable for any damage directly or indirectly caused by use or malfunction of this product. • The external design and specifications of this product, as described in this...
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Page 7: Standard Accessories
Check the supplied items. (Product numbers correct as of June 2024.) Pouch DVPY1024Z Microphone holder 1AC1XLRMC8243Z Cable holder DVGE1055Z • This is attached to the unit at the time of purchase. • Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.) -
Page 8: Names Of Parts
Introduction – Names of Parts Names of Parts (11) (10) (12) (1 3 ) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) - Page 9 Introduction – Names of Parts (1) LINE/MIC/i48V switch (INPUT1/INPUT2) (2) GAIN switch (INPUT1/INPUT2) (3) LOW CUT switch (INPUT1/INPUT2) (4) LINE/MIC/MIC switch (INPUT3) (5) SELECT switch (6) LMT switch (INPUT1/INPUT3) (7) LMT/LINK switch (INPUT2) (8) AUDIO LEVEL dial (INPUT1/INPUT2/INPUT3) (9) Accessory shoe (10) Release lever (11) Microphone holder (12) Buckle...
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Page 10: Getting Started
Getting Started Before recording, read this chapter to prepare. Attaching the Microphone Holder: 11 ≥ Attaching to the Camera: 14 ≥ Connecting a Microphone: 16 ≥ Connecting External Audio Devices, etc.: 22 ≥... -
Page 11: Attaching The Microphone Holder
Getting Started – Attaching the Microphone Holder Attaching the Microphone Holder Attach the supplied microphone holder to this unit. Open the microphone holder. • Open buckle (1), and detach fitting (2) from hook (3). (2) (3) - Page 12 Getting Started – Attaching the Microphone Holder Attach the microphone holder to the microphone holder mounting section. • Firmly screw in the screws of the microphone holder into the screw holes on the microphone holder mounting section. • Attach using a commercially-available screwdriver. (A) Microphone holder (B) Screws...
- Page 13 Getting Started – Attaching the Microphone Holder Close the microphone holder. • Attach the fitting (1) to the hook (2) and close the buckle (3) in the direction indicated by the arrow.
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Page 14: Attaching To The Camera
Getting Started – Attaching to the Camera Attaching to the Camera Confirm that the camera is off. Attaching or removing the XLR microphone adaptor while the camera is on may result in malfunction. Slide the lock lever in the direction opposite to that indicated by the [LOCK 1] icon. - Page 15 Getting Started – Attaching to the Camera Slide the lock lever to the [LOCK 1] position. • To remove the XLR microphone adaptor, slide the lock lever in the direction opposite to the [LOCK 1] arrow and slide it from the hot shoe.
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Page 16: Connecting A Microphone
Getting Started – Connecting a Microphone Connecting a Microphone Attaching a Microphone Open the microphone holder. • Open buckle (1), and detach fitting (2) from hook (3). Attach the external microphone to the microphone holder, then close the buckle to secure the external microphone. - Page 17 Getting Started – Connecting a Microphone Connecting an XLR Microphone • To prevent unnecessary force being applied to the digital camera hot shoe, insert the plug while holding the unit with your hand. • If there is only one cable to be connected, connect it to terminal [INPUT1]. Insert the microphone cable plug into the XLR terminal of the unit.
- Page 18 Getting Started – Connecting a Microphone Set the LINE/MIC/i48V switch (INPUT1/INPUT2) to match the connected device. [LINE] External audio devices (such as mixers) [MIC] Dynamic microphone or microphone with built-in battery Microphone that supports i48V power supply (phantom [i48V] power supply) •...
- Page 19 Getting Started – Connecting a Microphone Set the channels to record with the SELECT switch. (Setting the Recording Channels: Set the input gain with the GAIN switch (INPUT1/ INPUT2). (Setting Input Gain: Set the recording level with the AUDIO LEVEL dial (INPUT1/INPUT2/INPUT3).
- Page 20 Getting Started – Connecting a Microphone • The microphone cable can be attached to the unit’s cable holder. • The orientation of the cable holder can be changed. Remove the cable holder and attach it in a different orientation. • A commercially available XLR microphone or microphone holder can be attached to the unit’s accessory shoe.
- Page 21 Getting Started – Connecting a Microphone Remove the microphone cable Press the release lever, and hold the plug to remove it.
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Page 22: Connecting External Audio Devices, Etc
Getting Started – Connecting External Audio Devices, etc. Connecting External Audio Devices, etc. • To prevent unnecessary force being applied to the digital camera hot shoe, insert the plug while holding the unit with your hand. • If there is only one cable to be connected, connect it to terminal [INPUT1]. Insert the plug of the device being connected into the INPUT1 terminal/INPUT2 terminal/INPUT3 terminal of this unit. - Page 23 Getting Started – Connecting External Audio Devices, etc. Set the LINE/MIC/i48V switch (INPUT1/INPUT2) or the LINE/MIC/MIC switch (INPUT3) to suit the device to be connected. [LINE] External audio devices (such as mixers) [MIC] Dynamic microphone or microphone with built-in battery Microphone that supports i48V power supply (phantom [i48V] power supply)
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Page 24: Using The Xlr Microphone Adaptor
Using the XLR Microphone Adaptor This unit can be used by turning the power of the digital camera [ON] while this unit is mounted on the digital camera. • The operational sound of the switch operation may be recorded or the sound may get interrupted, such as when the switch is operated during the recording of a motion picture. -
Page 25: Setting The Recording Channels
Using the XLR Microphone Adaptor – Setting the Recording Channels Setting the Recording Channels Set the recording channels to match the settings in the digital camera menu ([4ch Audio Recording]). When [4ch Audio Recording] Is [OFF] Select the input audio to be recorded to CH1/CH2 with the SELECT switch. Settings Audio recorded with CH1/CH2 INPUT1... - Page 26 Using the XLR Microphone Adaptor – Setting the Recording Channels When [4ch Audio Recording] Is [XLR+CAMERA] Select the input audio to be recorded to CH1/CH2 with the SELECT switch. Settings Audio recorded with CH1/CH2 INPUT1 [IN1] INPUT1 [IN1+2] INPUT2 INPUT3 (L/R) [IN3] •...
- Page 27 Using the XLR Microphone Adaptor – Setting the Recording Channels When [4ch Audio Recording] Is [XLR] Irrespective of the position of the SELECT switch, the input audio recorded to each channel is fixed. Audio to be Recorded to CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 (L)
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Page 28: Setting Input Gain
Using the XLR Microphone Adaptor – Setting Input Gain Setting Input Gain You can change the input gain with the GAIN switch (INPUT1/INPUT2) when the LINE/MIC/i48V switch (INPUT1/INPUT2) is set to [MIC] or [i48V]. Set the input gain with the GAIN switch (INPUT1/INPUT2). [i20] i20 dB 0 dB... -
Page 29: Setting The Recording Level
Using the XLR Microphone Adaptor – Setting the Recording Level Setting the Recording Level Set the recording level for audio that is input through the input terminals (INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3). Turn the AUDIO LEVEL dial (INPUT1/INPUT2/INPUT3) to set the recording level (volume). •... - Page 30 Using the XLR Microphone Adaptor – Setting the Recording Level Matching the Recording Levels of INPUT1 and INPUT2 Set the LMT/LINK switch (INPUT2) to [LINK]. The recording levels for both INPUT1 and INPUT2 can be set at the same time with the AUDIO LEVEL dial (INPUT1).
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Page 31: Decrease Noise Caused By Wind Or Handling
Using the XLR Microphone Adaptor – Decrease Noise Caused by Wind or Handling Decrease Noise Caused by Wind or Handling Noise caused by wind or handling is reduced by cutting out low-frequency components that are input to the XLR terminals (INPUT1, INPUT2). Set the LOW CUT switch (INPUT1/INPUT2) to [80] or [240]. -
Page 32: Materials
Materials This chapter describes procedures to try when there is a problem and provides information about the specifications for your reference. Cautions for Use: 33 ≥ Specifications: 36 ≥... -
Page 33: Cautions For Use
Materials – Cautions for Use Cautions for Use About the unit Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines. • Noise may be present in images and sound recorded near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines. Perform recording in locations away from them. The level of noise varies depending on the XLR microphone used. - Page 34 Materials – Cautions for Use Do not carry the unit with your hands while it is still attached to a digital camera. • Under no circumstances should the unit be used or stored in any of the following locations since doing so may cause trouble in operation or malfunctioning: –...
- Page 35 Materials – Cautions for Use Cleaning When cleaning, wipe the unit with a dry soft cloth. • When the unit is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth. •...
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Page 36: Specifications
Materials – Specifications Specifications The specifications are subject to change for performance enhancement. INPUT1 terminal, INPUT2 terminal Input terminal ≥ XLR3-pin, female Standard input level ≥ LINE: 0 dBu MIC, i48V: j40 dBu (0 dBu=0.775 Vrms) Standard recording level ≥ j12 dBFS (at the standard input) Frequency characteristic ≥... - Page 37 Materials – Specifications INPUT3 terminal Input terminal ≥ ‰3.5 mm stereo mini jack Standard input level ≥ LINE: j10 dBV MIC, MIC (plug-in power): j40 dBV (0 dBV=1 Vrms) Standard recording level ≥ j12 dBFS (at the standard input) Frequency characteristic ≥...
- Page 38 Materials – Specifications External dimensions Approx. 61.2 mm (W)k60.9 mm (H)k92.0 mm (D) [2.41q (W)k2.40q (H)k3.63q (D)] (microphone holder not attached) (excluding the projecting parts) Approx. 94.6 mm (W)k106.2 mm (H)k92.0 mm (D) [3.73q (W)k4.19q (H)k3.63q (D)] (microphone holder attached) (excluding the projecting parts) Mass (weight) Approx.