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Thank you for your purchase
of
a Nikon
ME-1
ste-
reo microphonefor cameras
with
microphonejacks
(for information on
whether
your camera can be
used
with
an
external microphone,
see
the
camera
manual). The
ME-1
is
not
equipped
with
abattery
or
on/off
switch:
power
is
supplied from
the
camera.
Before
use,
read
the
warnings and otherinformation
in this manual and in the
documentation
provided
with
the
camera.
Notices
for
Customers
in
the
U.S.A.
Federal
Communicati,ns
·
commission
(FCC)
Radio
Frequency
Interference
Statement
This equipment
has
been tested and found
to
comply
with
the limits for a
Class
8 digital device, pursuant
to
Part
15
of
the
FCC
rules. These limits are designed
to
provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses,
and can radiate radiofrequencyenergyand,if
not
installed
and used in accordance
with
theinstructions, may cause
harmful interference
to
radio communications. However,
there
is
no guarantee that interference will
not
occur in a
particular instatlation.
If
this equipmentdoes cause harm-
fuf interference
to
radio
or
television reception, which can
bedetermined
by
turning
the
equipment
off
and on,
the
user
is
encouraged
to
try
to
correct the interference
by
one
or
more
of
thefollowing measures:
• Reorient
or
relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase
the
separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connectthe equipment
into
an
outleton acircuit
diff
er-
entfrom that
to
which
the
receiver
is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or
an
experienced radio/television
technicianfor help.

Modifications
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approved
by
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may
void the
userls
au-
thority
to
operate
the
equipment
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Interface
Cables
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Use
·
the interface
cables
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sold
or
provided
by
Nikon
for
yourequipment Usingotherihterfac;e
cables
may
exceed
the
Hmits
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of
Class
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customers
in
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WARNING:
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the
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SafetY-
Precautions
To
ensure proper operation,
read
this manual thor-
oughly before using this product. After reading,
be
sure
to
keep
it where itwill be
read
byall those who
use
the product.
it
WARNINGS
•
Do
not attempt to
disassemble
or
modify.
Touch-
ing the product's internal
parts
could
result
in
in-
jury.
In
the event ofmalfunction,
take
the product
to the point of
purchase
or a Nikon-authorized
service
center for inspection.
•
Should
you
notice
heat,
smoke,
or
an
unusual
smell
coming from the equipment,
cease
use
immedi-
ately
and
take
the product to the point of
purchase
or aNikon-authorized
service
center for inspection.
Continued operation could
result
in
injury.
•
Keep
dry.
Failure
to
observe
this
precaution could
result
in
fire
or electric
shock.
•
Do
not
use
electronic equipment
in
the
presence
offlammable
gas,
as
this
could
result
in
explosion
or
fire.
•
Do
not handle with wet
hands.
Failure
to
observe
this precaution could
cause
electric
shock.
•
Keep
out of
reach
of children.
Failure
to
observe
this
precaution could
result
in
injury.
•
Do
not
leave
in
areas
exposed
to high tempera-
tures,
such
as
in
an
enclosed
automobile or direct
sunlight.
Heat
may
adversely
affect the
device's
internal
parts,
causing
fire.

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 precau-
tion could cause product malfunction.
• Do
not
drop the
ME-1
or subject it
to
strong shocks
orvibration. Failure
to
observethis 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.
• Do
not
pick
up
the
camera bythe
ME-1
alone.
• Do
not
pull or
tug
the cable or microphone,
as
this
could disconnect or snap the cable.
• The device may malfunction if used in the vicinity
of
radio transmitters or other devices that produce
strong static charges or magnetic fields.
• Ifthe
ME-1
will
not
be used for
an
extended period,
store it in a cool, dry location
to
prevent mold and
rust. Do
not
store in direct sunlight or with naph-
thalene or camphor mothballs.
• Remove the cable from the cable stop before ad-
justing the angle
of
the
ME-1
.
• Before adjusting
the
angle
of
the
ME-1,
loosen the
lock screw and then gently reposition the micro-
phone.
Do
not
use
force.
Failure
to
observe this
precaution could damage the device.
• The
ME-1
may pick up sounds made by
the
camera
or lens during recording.
• The
ME-1
may pick
up
sounds caused by reposi-
tioning the microphone during recording.
•
If
the wind screen
is
wet, dry it thoroughly before
placing it in storage.
• The wind screen may stain clothing or other
ob
-
jects when damp.
• The built-in flash for some cameras may
not
fire
when the
ME-1
is
mounted on the accessory shoe.
If this occurs, remove the
ME
-1 before using the
built-in flash.

PrinciP-al Features
The
ME-1
features vibration reduction to reduce vi-
bration noise during autofocus, and a low-cutfilter
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.
Using the ME-1
1Attach the wind
screen
by placing the groove
in
the
screen
over the projection on the micro-
phone (Figure
1-a).
2
Slide
the mounting foot into the camera
acces-
sory shoe (Figure
1-b)
and tighten the lock ring
(Figure
1-c)
. Note that vibration reduction may
cause
the microphone
to
wobble
if
it
is
shaken
while attached to the camera.
3
Turn
the camera
off
and insert the
ME-l
stereo
mini-pin plug
(cp
3.5
mm) intothe camera exter-
nal
microphonejack (Figure
1-d).
4
Place
the cable
in
the cable stop (Figure
1-e)
.

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SP-ecifications
Type
Number
of
channels
Directionality
Frequency
response
Sensitivity
Signal-to-noise
ratio
Low-cut
filter
Power
supply
Plug
Length
of
cable
Dimensions
(W
X HX
D)
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
(<p
3.5
mm)
Approx.
300
mm/11.8
in
.
Approx.
38
X
79
X
87
mm/1
.5
X
3.1
X 3.4
in.
(ME-l
only,
excluding
cable
and
projec
-
tions);
38
x
79
x
100
mm/1.5
x
3.1
x
3.9
in.
(including
wind
screen
but
excluding
cable
and
projections)
Weight
Approx.
92
g/3.3
oz.
(ME
-l
only);
93
g/3.3
oz.
(including
wind
screen)
Operating
temperature
0-
40
°(/32-
104
oF
Supplied
accessories
Wind
screen,
Soft
case
•
Unless
stated otherwise,
all
figures
are
for
an
ambient
temperature
of
20
oC/68
°F.
• Specifications
are
independent
of
any device to which
the microphone may
be
connected.
• Improvements
to
this product may result
in
unannounc
ed
changes to specifications and external appearance.

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OF
PURCHASE
AND
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OF
PURCHASE
DATE
(BILL
OF
SALE)
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WARRANTY
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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.
During this period if this
product
is
found
to
be defective
in
material
or
workmanship, Nikon Inc.
or
one
of
its
authorized service facilities will at its
option,
either repair
or
replace this Product
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