CV04 - Microphone Dörr - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CV04 Dörr

CV-04 Stereo Shotgun Microphone THANK YOU for choosing this DÖRR quality product. Please read the instruction manual and safety hints carefully before fi rst use. Keep this instruction manual to- gether with the device for future use. If other people use this device, make this instruction manual available. This instruction manual is part of the device and must be supplied with the device in case of sale. DÖRR is not liable for damages caused by improper use or the failure to observe the instruction manual and safety hints. 01 | SAFETY HINTS

Make sure to use the device only with an appropriate, high-quality battery type LR44. Please remove battery when device is not in use for a long period of time.

Protect the device from rain, moisture, direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.

Do not operate or touch the device with wet hands.

Protect the device against impacts. Do not use the device if it has been dropped. In this case a qualified elec- trician should inspect the device before you use it again.

Do not attempt to repair the device by yourself. Risk of electric shock! When service or repair is required, contact qualified service personnel.

Keep away from high-voltage equipment or devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields to avoid sound inter- ferences.

People with physical or cognitive disabilities should use the device with supervision.

People with cardiac pacemakers, defibrillators or any other electrical implants should maintain a minimum dis- tance of 15 to 20 cm, as the device generates magnetic fields.

This device is not a toy. To prevent accidents and suffocation keep the device, the accessories and the packing materials away from children and pets.

Protect the device against dirt. Never use aggressive cleansing agents or benzine to clean the device. We recommend a soft, slightly damp microfiber cloth to clean the outer parts of the device.

Store the device in a dust-free, dry and cool place.

If the device is defective or without any further use, dispose of the device according to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE. For further information, please contact your local authorities. 02 |

SAFETY HINTS FOR BATTERIES

Only use high-quality batteries of popular brands. When inserting the batteries, please respect the correct polarity (+/-). Do not insert batteries of di erent types and always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not combine used batteries with fresh batteries. Please remove batteries when device is not in use for a longer period. Do not throw the batteries into fi re, do not short-circuit and do not disassemble them! Never charge non-rechargeable batteries – risk of explosion! Remove empty batteries immediately from the device to avoid the leaking of battery acid. Remove leaking batteries from the device immediately. Clean the contacts before inserting fresh batteries. Risk of battery acid burn! In case of contact with battery acid, rinse the a ected area immediately with water and contact a doctor. Batteries can be dangerous to life if swallowed. Keep batteries away from small children and pets. Do not dispose of batteries in household waste (see also capture "Disposal of Batteries/Accumulators").9 03 | PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Compact and light-weight XY Stereo Condenser Microphone for DSLR/DSLM cameras and camcorders with hot shoe mount and external microphone port. O ers high-quality stereo recordings in excellent sound quality. 04 | FEATURES

Rubber shock mount absorbs camera noise and other vibrations

Insensitive to ambient and wind noise

Sturdy metal housing

Universal hot shoe with ¼“ screw mount

Supplied with dead kitten, foam windshield, pouch, connection cable and battery 05 | NOMENCLATURE

Stereo condenser microphone LED indicator O n / O s w i t c h Screw cap (battery compartment) Rubber shock mount Universal hot shoe with ¼“ screw mount Locking screw Line-out socket with screw thread

Connection cable with 3,5 mm stereo plug 3,5 mm plug with screw contact 3,5 mm plug with plug-in contact Foam windshield Dead kitten Pouch Supplied accessories Supplied accessories

06.1 Inserting/Replacing the battery

The CV-04 microphone is equipped with a LR44 1,5V battery. To replace the battery please screw-o the screw cap (4) – the battery compartment is located underneath. Insert a fresh LR44 battery according to the polarity markings +/- into the battery compartment and screw-on the screw cap (4) again.

06.2 Mounting onto camera

Turn the locking screw (7) upward and slide the universal hot shoe (6) into the hot shoe mount of your camera. Turn the screw (7) down until microphone holds tight on the camera. Hint With the ¼” screw mount at the universal hot shoe (6) the microphone can be mounted onto an audio boom alternatively. For this purpose a longer cable with 3,5 mm jack is recommended (optionally available in spe- cialized electronic stores).

06.3 Connecting with camera

Make sure the microphone is turned o (3 = OFF). Insert the 3,5 mm plug with screw contact (9a) in the line-out socket (8) of the microphone and screw tight the plug. Caution Before disconnecting the plug from microphone, do not forget to loosen the screw of screw contact (9a). Insert the plug with plug-in contact (9b) in the microphone socket (AUDIO IN) of your camera.

06.4 Audio recordings

Turn on the microphone (3 = ON). The LED indicator (2) lights up green. The microphone is now ready to record. Start the video recording at your camera.

06.5 Recording level (camera settings)

At some DSLR and video cameras the recording level can be set via the camera menu. If adjusting the recording level manually, set the level to 75% (¾) of the loudest sound setting. Please also refer to the instruction manual of your camera/recorder. Hint It is always recommendable to make a test recording. Set the recording level before recording and keep the setting until the end of recording. Changing the settings while recording will lead to di erences in the sound.11 07 | FREQUENCY RESPONSE 08 | POLAR PATTERN12

09 | CLEANING AND STORAGE

Never use aggressive cleansing agents or benzine to clean the device. We recommend a soft, slightly damp micro- fi ber cloth to clean the outer parts of the device. Store the device in a dust-free, dry and cool place. This device is not a toy – keep it out of reach of children. Keep away from pets. 10 | SPECIFICATIONS 11 | CONTENT 1x Microphone CV-04 1x Rubber shock mount 1x Foam windshield 1x Dead kitten 1x Connection cable 1x LR44 battery 1x Pouch Type XY Stereo Condenser Shotgun Microphone Polar pattern Cardioid Frequency response 60 Hz – 18 kHz ±3 dB Signal to noise ratio (SNR) 78 dB Sensitivity -30 dB re 1V/Pa @ 1 kHz Max. sound pressure level (SPL) 120 dB @ 1 kHz Impedance approx. 2000 Ω Dynamic range 95 dB @ 1 kHz Power supply 1 pc 1,5V LR44 battery (included) Operation time (with fresh battery) approx. 15 hours Connection cable 3,5 mm stereo plug Dimensions Length approx. 137 mm, Ø 20 mm Height shock mount approx. 55 mm Width shock mount approx. 45 mm Weight (with battery) approx. 70 g13

12 | DISPOSAL, CE MARKING

DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES/ACCUMULATORS

Batteries are marked with the symbol of a crossed out bin. This symbol indicates that empty batteries or accumulators which can no longer be charged, should not be disposed of with household waste. Waste batteries may contain harmful substances that can cause damage to health and to the environment. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste batteries. WEEE INFORMATION The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE Directive) is the European community directive on waste elec- trical and electronic equipment, which became European law in February 2003. The main purpose of this directive is to prevent electronic waste. Recycling and other forms of waste recovery should be encouraged to reduce waste. The symbol (trash can) on the product and on the packing means that used electrical and electronic products should not be disposed of with general household waste. It is your responsibility to dispose of all your electronic or electrical waste at designated collection points. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and it is a signifi cant contribution to protect our environ- ment as well as human health. For more information about the correct disposal of electrical and electronic equipment, recycling and collection points please contact your local authorities, waste management companies, your retailer or the manufacturer of this device. ROHS CONFORMITY This product is compliant with the European directive 2011/65/EU of June 08, 2011 for the restriction of use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and its amendments. CE MARKING The CE marking complies with the European directives.14