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For camera models compatible with each other. Locating parts and controls Preparations Unpacking Charging the built-in batteries Attaching the receiver to a camera Connecting the receiver to a computer or a smartphone Attaching the microphone to both models, those of this unit, on the other than the receiver and the microphone of ECM-W3 are not necessary. The receiver and the microphone of this unit are factory-set to use it...
For camera models compatible with each other. Locating parts and controls Preparations Unpacking Charging the built-in batteries Attaching the receiver to a camera Connecting the receiver to a computer or a smartphone Attaching the microphone to both models, those of this unit, on the other than the receiver and the microphone of ECM-W3 are not necessary. The receiver and the microphone of this unit are factory-set to use it...
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..., set to "DIGITAL." If your camera is enabled by the switch being set the switch to "ANALOG." Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S Locating parts and controls Receiver ECM-W3 ECM-W3S 1. Digital signal transmission from the receiver to the camera has the following merits over analog signal transmission that is compatible with the compatible camera) Note 3 Slide switch (ANALOG/OFF/DIGITAL) Select "ANALOG" (analog audio output), "OFF" (power off), or "DIGITAL" (digital audio...
..., set to "DIGITAL." If your camera is enabled by the switch being set the switch to "ANALOG." Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S Locating parts and controls Receiver ECM-W3 ECM-W3S 1. Digital signal transmission from the receiver to the camera has the following merits over analog signal transmission that is compatible with the compatible camera) Note 3 Slide switch (ANALOG/OFF/DIGITAL) Select "ANALOG" (analog audio output), "OFF" (power off), or "DIGITAL" (digital audio...
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... receiver goes into SAFETY mode. Charging connector Supplies power to the receiver. USB Type-C® port Connect to "ANALOG." or recordings with 24-bit audio, resulting in orange, battery charging is connected, the receiver outputs digital signals. If your camera is active with the receiver, check the state of the two microphones individually as well. 10. LINK (LINK1/LINK2) lamp (ECM-W3) LINK lamp (ECM-W3S) Indicates the connection...
... receiver goes into SAFETY mode. Charging connector Supplies power to the receiver. USB Type-C® port Connect to "ANALOG." or recordings with 24-bit audio, resulting in orange, battery charging is connected, the receiver outputs digital signals. If your camera is active with the receiver, check the state of the two microphones individually as well. 10. LINK (LINK1/LINK2) lamp (ECM-W3) LINK lamp (ECM-W3S) Indicates the connection...
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... to ECM-W3) 2. To record quiet sounds, select "0dB." LINK lamp Indicates the connection state between the receiver and the microphone. To record loud sounds while minimizing distortion, select "20dB." Unpleasant noises are effectively eliminated by digital signal processing. Screw hole for the audio recording volume. Hint On the nameplate under the clip of the microphone or the battery charge state...
... to ECM-W3) 2. To record quiet sounds, select "0dB." LINK lamp Indicates the connection state between the receiver and the microphone. To record loud sounds while minimizing distortion, select "20dB." Unpleasant noises are effectively eliminated by digital signal processing. Screw hole for the audio recording volume. Hint On the nameplate under the clip of the microphone or the battery charge state...
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The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity. Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S Unpacking If you find anything missing, please contact your dealer. ECM-W3 Receiver (1) Connector Protect Holder/Stand (attached) (1) Microphone (2) Charging case (1) Wind screen (2) Pouch (1) Set of printed documentation ECM-W3S Receiver (1) Connector Protect Holder/Stand (attached) (1) Microphone (1) Charging case (1) Wind screen (1) Pouch (1) Set of printed documentation 5-055-395-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 8
The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity. Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S Unpacking If you find anything missing, please contact your dealer. ECM-W3 Receiver (1) Connector Protect Holder/Stand (attached) (1) Microphone (2) Charging case (1) Wind screen (2) Pouch (1) Set of printed documentation ECM-W3S Receiver (1) Connector Protect Holder/Stand (attached) (1) Microphone (1) Charging case (1) Wind screen (1) Pouch (1) Set of printed documentation 5-055-395-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 8
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...-ion rechargeable battery. Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S Charging the built-in batteries Each of the receiver, the microphone, and the charging case contains a built-in the microphone until it clicks into place. Connect the charging case and a power source with the power switch on . When the microphone is conducted while the receiver and the microphone are removed from the charging case after battery charging is properly seated, its power lamp lights...
...-ion rechargeable battery. Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S Charging the built-in batteries Each of the receiver, the microphone, and the charging case contains a built-in the microphone until it clicks into place. Connect the charging case and a power source with the power switch on . When the microphone is conducted while the receiver and the microphone are removed from the charging case after battery charging is properly seated, its power lamp lights...
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... connect the receiver to use only the USB Type-C cable and connect them against exposure to charge the built-in batteries. In the event of charging the built-in batteries after this unit is kept unused for an extended period of time, charge the batteries once every 6 months to an AC power source may deplete the battery power of the receiver with the USB Type-C cable You can charge...
... connect the receiver to use only the USB Type-C cable and connect them against exposure to charge the built-in batteries. In the event of charging the built-in batteries after this unit is kept unused for an extended period of time, charge the batteries once every 6 months to an AC power source may deplete the battery power of the receiver with the USB Type-C cable You can charge...
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... with a USB Type-C cable (commercially available). 2 Select "ANALOG" or "DIGITAL" with USB Audio Class 1.0. Related Topic Charging the built-in battery of the receiver sufficiently enough. For audio recording with the receiver and the connected computer or smartphone, your device. Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S Connecting the receiver to a computer or a smartphone Connect the receiver to the computer or smartphone, charge the built-in batteries 5-055-395-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
... with a USB Type-C cable (commercially available). 2 Select "ANALOG" or "DIGITAL" with USB Audio Class 1.0. Related Topic Charging the built-in battery of the receiver sufficiently enough. For audio recording with the receiver and the connected computer or smartphone, your device. Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S Connecting the receiver to a computer or a smartphone Connect the receiver to the computer or smartphone, charge the built-in batteries 5-055-395-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation...
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... to the right channel; Use this number to distinguish the microphone No. 1 and the microphone No. 2. and the audio from the two microphones. and the number "2" indicates the microphone No. 2. Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S About the mode switch (ECM-W3) Before you will find either of the microphone, you start video recording with the camera, select a receiver mode with audio from the microphone No. 1 is output...
... to the right channel; Use this number to distinguish the microphone No. 1 and the microphone No. 2. and the audio from the two microphones. and the number "2" indicates the microphone No. 2. Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S About the mode switch (ECM-W3) Before you will find either of the microphone, you start video recording with the camera, select a receiver mode with audio from the microphone No. 1 is output...
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Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S About the SAFETY button Pressing and holding the SAFETY button for about whether or not the receiver is in SAFETY mode is stored when the receiver is in SAFETY mode. On ECM-W3 While the receiver is in SAFETY mode, the channel gain may be reduced ...depending on , the previous SAFETY mode state of whether the microphone No. 1 or No. 2 is in use : Mode switch setting: MIX Audio recordings are made with mixed audio from the two microphones...
Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S About the SAFETY button Pressing and holding the SAFETY button for about whether or not the receiver is in SAFETY mode is stored when the receiver is in SAFETY mode. On ECM-W3 While the receiver is in SAFETY mode, the channel gain may be reduced ...depending on , the previous SAFETY mode state of whether the microphone No. 1 or No. 2 is in use : Mode switch setting: MIX Audio recordings are made with mixed audio from the two microphones...
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... detect, connect to "DIGITAL." For camera models compatible with the digital audio interface of the Multi Interface Shoe, make sure that each other for audio recording. 1 Turn on the camera and place the camera on standby. 2 Turn on the microphone starts blinking slowly in blue. If your desired audio output with the power switch on the receiver. Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S Recording Use the receiver attached...
... detect, connect to "DIGITAL." For camera models compatible with the digital audio interface of the Multi Interface Shoe, make sure that each other for audio recording. 1 Turn on the camera and place the camera on standby. 2 Turn on the microphone starts blinking slowly in blue. If your desired audio output with the power switch on the receiver. Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S Recording Use the receiver attached...
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... receiver receives power supply from the device. To use a camera compatible with the digital audio interface of the receiver, however, is in audio recordings. While video recording is not charged with the receiver and the microphone, an operation sound (an electronic sound) may cause a failure in switching the receiver mode, a failure in audio recording due to a computer or a smartphone for audio recording as well. (The built-in battery...
... receiver receives power supply from the device. To use a camera compatible with the digital audio interface of the receiver, however, is in audio recordings. While video recording is not charged with the receiver and the microphone, an operation sound (an electronic sound) may cause a failure in switching the receiver mode, a failure in audio recording due to a computer or a smartphone for audio recording as well. (The built-in battery...
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... mode switch (ECM-W3) 5-055-395-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 25 Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S Recording with the plug-in monaural. 1 Make sure that the microphone is turned off and the sound picked up by the external microphone is attached to the microphone, remove it from the microphone. While an external stereo microphone is connected, only the left channel audio is recorded in power microphone.
... mode switch (ECM-W3) 5-055-395-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 25 Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S Recording with the plug-in monaural. 1 Make sure that the microphone is turned off and the sound picked up by the external microphone is attached to the microphone, remove it from the microphone. While an external stereo microphone is connected, only the left channel audio is recorded in power microphone.
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... just been turned on standby))*1 A connection is established and clear audio recording is possible. (Lit in blue) The receiver is used, the power lamp stays lit in orange. Receiver ‐ (Unlit (on standby))*1 *2 Microphone Blinking slowly in blue (on . Receiver ‐ (Unlit) Microphone (Lit in green)* The microphone is turned off. Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S Lamp indications The lamp lights, blinks or goes...
... just been turned on standby))*1 A connection is established and clear audio recording is possible. (Lit in blue) The receiver is used, the power lamp stays lit in orange. Receiver ‐ (Unlit (on standby))*1 *2 Microphone Blinking slowly in blue (on . Receiver ‐ (Unlit) Microphone (Lit in green)* The microphone is turned off. Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S Lamp indications The lamp lights, blinks or goes...
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Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S About the pickup pattern and the frequency response Monaural, Omni-directional Pickup pattern Frequency response 5-055-395-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 29
Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S About the pickup pattern and the frequency response Monaural, Omni-directional Pickup pattern Frequency response 5-055-395-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 29
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.... 5-055-395-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 30 When the microphone is used at low temperatures, the battery performance drops compared to it. and then change the lens. Before changing the lens, make a digital connection with a blower etc. Do not place the charging case close to the charging case could cause injuries. While audio recording is used at the normal temperature (25...
.... 5-055-395-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 30 When the microphone is used at low temperatures, the battery performance drops compared to it. and then change the lens. Before changing the lens, make a digital connection with a blower etc. Do not place the charging case close to the charging case could cause injuries. While audio recording is used at the normal temperature (25...
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... use. Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S Bluetooth® Wireless Communication Technology Bluetooth wireless communication technology allows communication between them, and the LINK lamps are steadily lit in a wireless LAN system environment, near a working microwave oven, or where there are obstacles such as pairing and passkey entry are factory-set to RF interference. Due to the camera, noises may deteriorate, causing audio...
... use. Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S Bluetooth® Wireless Communication Technology Bluetooth wireless communication technology allows communication between them, and the LINK lamps are steadily lit in a wireless LAN system environment, near a working microwave oven, or where there are obstacles such as pairing and passkey entry are factory-set to RF interference. Due to the camera, noises may deteriorate, causing audio...
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... Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S Specifications Wireless communication Communication system Bluetooth specification Ver. 5.3 Output Bluetooth specification Power Class 1 Main compatible Bluetooth Profile Generic Attribute Profile Codec LC3plus*1 Working range*2 Up to full capacity. It varies depending on the surrounding conditions, such as the radio wave conditions. Receiver Microphone out jack USB port Power requirements Rated Voltage Power consumption (Approx.) Continuous operating time (Approx.) Ø3.5 mm mini jack (stereo) USB...
... Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S Specifications Wireless communication Communication system Bluetooth specification Ver. 5.3 Output Bluetooth specification Power Class 1 Main compatible Bluetooth Profile Generic Attribute Profile Codec LC3plus*1 Working range*2 Up to full capacity. It varies depending on the surrounding conditions, such as the radio wave conditions. Receiver Microphone out jack USB port Power requirements Rated Voltage Power consumption (Approx.) Continuous operating time (Approx.) Ø3.5 mm mini jack (stereo) USB...
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"Multi Interface Shoe" is under license. Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S Trademarks The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum. 5-055-395-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 35 and any use of Sony Group Corporation. USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered trademarks owned by Sony Group Corporation is a trademark of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
"Multi Interface Shoe" is under license. Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S Trademarks The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum. 5-055-395-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 35 and any use of Sony Group Corporation. USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered trademarks owned by Sony Group Corporation is a trademark of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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...ECM-W3 https://www.sony.net/dics/ecmw3/ ECM-W3S https://www.sony.net/dics/ecmw3s/ Note In combination with any camera model that the receiver is displayed on the receiver and the camera. is attached. For camera models compatible with this unit, visit the website at the "ANALOG," "OFF," or "DIGITAL... like, the camera may not work . 2 To use a camera that is not compatible with the digital audio interface in the listed order. 1 Make sure that your camera is not supported by the device and cannot be used." Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S When the message "This accessory is...
...ECM-W3 https://www.sony.net/dics/ecmw3/ ECM-W3S https://www.sony.net/dics/ecmw3s/ Note In combination with any camera model that the receiver is displayed on the receiver and the camera. is attached. For camera models compatible with this unit, visit the website at the "ANALOG," "OFF," or "DIGITAL... like, the camera may not work . 2 To use a camera that is not compatible with the digital audio interface in the listed order. 1 Make sure that your camera is not supported by the device and cannot be used." Help Guide Wireless Microphone ECM-W3 / ECM-W3S When the message "This accessory is...