How do you use an external microphone? I have a couple I've tried plugging into the microphone jack, but I get nothing and while it's plugged in the internal mic wont work either. In the display, it doesn't matter if mic attenuation is on or off. Is there a specific kind of microphone you have to use?
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I believe you need a stereo mic. This will have two black rings around the male input. When you plug it into the camera, it will "disable" the built-in mic.
I don't believe it will matter if the attenuation is on or off.
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Sorry but only the latest models have a built-in microphone. I've even searched the tech manual for you without success. You;ll have to buy an external mike and plug it into the microphone jack.
The most likely cause for this is a faulty external microphone input jack. They are designed to disable the onboard mics when an external mic is being used. The switch that acomplishes this is probably stuck closed so the camera thinks there is an external microphone attached. This will require major disassembly to repair and can be done fairly inexpensively. However, it's not really a user serviceable problem and should be done by a qualified service technician.
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Were the battery goes there is a cover with a silver screw holding it on. There is a flex behind it that sometimes comes loose and causes the problem you have described. Remove the screw and cover and push on the part behind the cover. I work at canon and when we get a model like yours that usually is he problem.
hi, double click on the speaker icon on the bottom right corner, go to options, recording and select the microphone and adjust the level suitable.. thats it.. let me know
This incident happens often and damages the camcorder's power board. Replacing power board and some adjustment should resolved the problem. Your cost may run from $175-$225 in US for this model. Whenever you are transfering and connecting to pc, it is recommended to connect AC adapter power for this. Do not rely on a charged battery. Good luck.
hi
first:
http://www.fixya.com/user-guide/p394384,m11809,gm57/Canon-GL2-Mini-DV-Digital-Camcorder.aspx
yes you need to connect to the input jack:
http://www.fixya.com/user-guide/p394384,m11809,gm75/Canon-GL2-Mini-DV-Digital-Camcorder.aspx
if it wont work there is probeblya burned capacitor from the boosting
good luck
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