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Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon ME-1 stereo microphone for cameras with microphone jacks (for information on whether your camera can be used with an external microphone, see the camera manual). The ME-1 is not equipped with a battery or on/off switch: power is supplied from the camera. Before use, read the warnings and other information in this manual and in the documentation provided with the camera. Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.
Modifications .T~e FCC req_ u:iresthe user~e;: f1ptifi·eg..th:at_ any_changes. -or -m:odifications made to thi·s device-that are not. ex.pressly approved by NTkon Corporati:on··may void the userls authority to operate the equipment .· Interface Cables . . . . .. . . Use ·the interface cables .· sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment Using otherihterfac;e cables may exceed the Hmits·of Class BPart lS ofthe,':FCC:rules. · . .. .
SafetY- Precautions To ensure proper operation, read this manual thoroughly before using this product. After reading, be sure to keep it where it will be read by all those who use the product. it WARNINGS • Do not attempt to disassemble or modify. Touching the product's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, take the product to the point of purchase or a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.
Precautions for Use • Keep the ME-l in the supplied case when not in use. • Do not use at temperatures below 0 °(/32 oF or above 40 °(/1 04 oF Failure to observe this precaution could cause product malfunction. • Do not drop the ME-1 or subject it to strong shocks or vibration. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause it to malfunction. • Do not place under heavy objects or subject to heavy loads. Failure to observe these precautions could cause damage or malfunction.
PrinciP-al Features The ME-1 features vibration reduction to reduce vibration noise during autofocus, and a low-cut filter that reduces wind noise and other low-frequency nOISe. Parts of the ME-1 CD Low-cut filter switch ®Horizontal guide ®Lock screw ®Cable stop @Tripod socket ®Mounting foot (]) Lock ring ®Wind screen The Low-Cut Filter Switch Select FLAT for normal use, L-CUT to reduce wind noise and other low-frequency noise. Note that noise may be recorded if the switch is operated during recording.
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SP-ecifications Type Number of channels Directionality Frequency response Sensitivity Signal-to-noise ratio Low-cut filter Power supply Plug Back-electret condenser microphone 2 (stereo) Unidirectional 70-16,000 Hz -42 dB (0 dB== 1V/Pa,l kHz) 60 dB or more Controlled by low-cut fi Iter switch Supplied by camera (1-10 V) Gold-plated, L-shaped stereo mini-pin pi ug (
NIKON DIGITAL IMAGING LIMITED WARRANTY THIS IS YOUR NIKON INC. ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (VALID IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES, ALASKA, HAWAII AND THE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS). YOU MUST PRESENT THIS FORM TOGETHER WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND PROOF OF PURCHASE DATE (BILL OF SALE) TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE. This Nikon Digital Imaging Product is warranted by Nikon Inc. to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase .