Notes on use

  • The supplied Shoe Audio Extension Cable can be used with audio accessories for devices equipped with the Multi Interface Shoe. It is not compatible with external flashes.

  • This unit is not dust-proof, splash-proof, or waterproof.

  • When using the built-in flash of the camera, remove this unit from the camera.

  • To avoid the risk of a fire or an electric shock, observe the following:

    • Do not disassemble or alter this unit.

    • Do not use this unit with wet hands.

    • Do not allow ingress of water or foreign matters (metal, flammable substances, etc.) to this unit.

    • Do not use this unit in a place subject to water splashes, high humidity, dust, oil fumes, and steam.

  • To avoid the risk of damage or a malfunction, observe the following:

    • This unit is precision equipment. Do not drop the unit, hit it, or subject it to a strong physical impact.

    • Do not touch the electrical contacts on this unit with bare hands.

    • Do not use or store this unit in a place subject to high temperatures and humidity.

    • When using this unit outdoors, keep the unit from exposure to rain or seawater.

  • For interior inspection and repair of this unit, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

  • Recording audio at 96 kHz or in 32bit float with this unit requires a compatible camera.

  • When recording audio at 96 kHz or in 32bit float with this unit, a high-speed memory card may be required. For information on compatible memory cards, refer to the Help Guide for your camera.

  • Before connecting/disconnecting a microphone (not supplied) or an external device to/from the INPUT1 or INPUT2 jack, be sure to set the INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) or INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch to the position other than “MIC+48V.” While the switch is set to “MIC+48V,” plugging/unplugging the microphone or external device may cause a loud noise or a malfunction of the device.

  • To protect the connector of the Multi Interface foot from damage while carrying around this unit, remove the unit from the camera, attach the connector protect cap to the foot and put the unit in the supplied case.

  • While this unit is attached to a camera along with other accessories via a mounting bracket, do not hold the camera with hands for camera shooting. To avoid the risk of an incident caused by dropping, attach the camera to a tripod.

  • While recording is in progress, operation and handling noises of a camera or a lens may be recorded. Touching this unit while recording is in progress causes a noise to be included in the recording.

  • While recording is in progress, do not change the INPUT1, INPUT2, and DIGITAL/ANALOG switch settings.

  • If the microphone of this unit is in proximity to a speaker, a howling effect (acoustic feedback) may occur. In such a case, move the unit away from the speaker to allow the maximum distance between the microphone and the speakers; or lower the speaker volume.

  • Before changing the lens, make sure that no wind screen (not supplied) fibers are present on the surface of the lens and the camera body. If present, clean them off with a blower etc. and then change the lens.

  • If dust or water droplets are present on the surface of the microphone, a successful recording may not be possible. Be sure to clean the microphone surface before using this unit.

  • Before changing the lens, be sure to remove this unit from the camera.

  • When you are finished with using this unit, lens cleaning is recommended.

  • Note that the performance cannot be guaranteed when using this unit attached to a camera while a USB cable is connected to the unit.

  • Use of this unit in the vicinity of a radio tower may cause static noise in recordings. Before camera shooting, make sure that there is no radio tower nearby.