SONY ECM-CG50BP (01) PDF Document

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the SONY ECM-CG50BP to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.

The parts of the SONY ECM-CG50BP are as follows:

1. Microphone

2. Windscreen

3. Spacer

4. Microphone holder

5. Locking dial

6. Plug

Please observe the following notes when using your SONY ECM-CG50BP:

• Since the microphone is a delicate instrument, do not drop it or subject it to extreme shock.

• Avoid using or storing the microphone in a place that is subject to extremely high temperature or humidity.

• Avoid making contact with the microphone capsule as much as possible. A finger touching the capsule could cause damage to it.

• When you use the microphone outdoors, be sure to attach the supplied windscreen. Use of the windscreen can reduce the noise that results when wind blows against the microphone, and prevent rain from entering it.

• When bringing the microphone from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may form on the surface of the microphone or inside it. This may cause a malfunction. To avoid condensation, put the microphone in a plastic bag, and take it out of the bag after the temperature of the bag has reached the ambient temperature.

• If you do not intend to use the microphone for a long period of time, remove the battery to avoid possible damage caused by battery leakage and corrosion.

• Before use, clean the plug of the microphone. If the plug is dirty, a poor connection can cause noise.

• When you disconnect the microphone cord from the camera, grasp the plug and pull it out. Never pull the cord itself.

• The microphone holder has been designed specifically for use with this microphone. Do not use it for other microphones.

• The directivity of this microphone is not so strict as that of a general shotgun microphone. The SONY ECM-CG50BP is suitable for picking up sounds from both solo and group speakers who are standing apart from each other.

• Do not direct the microphone toward a speaker when it is connected to a camera equipped with speakers to avoid acoustic feedback.

When the battery becomes weak, the sound from the SONY ECM-CG50BP will be faint. If this occurs, replace the battery with a new one. The battery life is about 100 hours of continuous use.

Follow these steps to insert the battery into your SONY ECM-CG50BP:

Step 1. Rotate the microphone grip in the direction of the arrow to open it.

Step 2. Insert one LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery with the correct polarity (+/-), and then close the grip. Make sure that the grip is locked securely.

Follow these steps to mount the SONY ECM-CG50BP on your camera:

Step 1. Attach the microphone holder to the accessory shoe on the camera.

Step 2. Turn the locking dial to securely fasten the microphone holder.

Step 3. Attach the microphone to the microphone holder.

Step 4. Connect the microphone cord to the microphone jack on the camera.

Note: When you use a commercially available tripod, you can attach the microphone holder to the tripod. A spacer is supplied with the microphone. Use it to adjust the height of the microphone if it comes into contact with the camera.

Align the microphone with the windscreen, and insert the microphone until the end of the microphone reaches the end of the windscreen.

The DIRECTIVITY switch on the SONY ECM-CG50BP has two settings:

• **MONO (monaural sharp directivity):** The microphone picks up sounds from a narrow area in front of it. Use this setting when you want to pick up sounds coming from a specified direction, for example, during an interview.

• **GUN ZOOM (interlocked with the zoom function of the camera):** The directivity of the microphone is interlocked with the zooming function of the camera. When the zoom is set to the Wide-angle end, sounds are picked up in the normal range. When the zoom is set to the Telephoto end, the sound pickup range is narrowed down. Use this setting to record specific sounds only.

Note: When “GUN ZOOM” is selected, the zooming operation of the camera may be recorded. To avoid this, set the audio input level of the camera to a low level.

The LOW CUT switch on the SONY ECM-CG50BP is used to reduce unwanted noise. When the LOW CUT switch is set to ON, the low-frequency range is cut to reduce unwanted sounds, such as wind noise, noise from air conditioners, and vibration noise.

The SONY ECM-CG50BP microphone has a sharp directivity characteristic that picks up sound from a specific direction. The sound collection area is concentrated in the front of the microphone, with less sensitivity to sounds from the sides and rear. This allows you to aim the microphone at the sound source you want to record, helping to minimize the recording of ambient noise.

If you experience no sound or faint sound from your SONY ECM-CG50BP, please check the following:

• Check that the microphone is connected securely to the camera.

• Check that the battery is inserted with the correct polarity (+/-).

• Check that the battery is not dead. Replace it with a new one if necessary.

• If the problem persists, consult your dealer.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.