Setup guide

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Before You Begin
These instructions refer to the use of this adapter with DSLR
cameras unless otherwise noted.
1) Since there are no preamplifiers in the passive adapter, it is
important that you use sensitive condenser microphones
to get the best performance out of the DSLR camera. Most
DSLR cameras have very noisy preamplifiers so a sensitive
microphone will give you the best signal to noise ratio.
2) Do a few test recordings and check playback on the camera
to be sure that the audio is captured as expected. Since there
is no output audio jack on most cameras, there is no way to
ensure that what you are monitoring is being recorded by the
camera.
3) The audio that you hear from headphones connected to the
phone jack on the adapter is not exactly the same as the audio
you will hear on play back from the camera.
4) Note that you cannot monitor audio on playback through this
device.
5) Please read and understand the use of the AGC DSBL feature
before using this function.
Supplied Accessories
• 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm output cable
• 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm output cable
Quick Setup Guide
1) Mount the DXA-5Da adapter to the camera.
2) Connect one of the supplied output cables from the MIC jack
on the adapter to the MIC input on the camera.
3) Install a fresh alkaline or lithium battery in the adapter.
4) Set the GROUND switch on bottom of adapter to G1.
5) Set the LIN/MIC switch to MIC for microphones or LIN for mixers.
6) Connect your audio sources to the adapter.
7) Set the M/S switch to M for mono when using one channel or
to S for stereo when using two channels.
8) Set the AGC DSBL switch to the left for off. Before using this
function, please read the information supplied in this manual
for a detailed explanation of how this feature works.
9) Turn the adapter PWR switch on. The LCD screen should
activate.
10) Adjust the level controls for each channel fully clockwise to 10
for no attenuation. Adjust the trim controls only if the input signals
exceed -36 dBu on the level meters.
11) Note that the level meters on the adapter monitor the signal
strength from your sound source. It is normal if you do not see
the meters move. They will only register when using sensitive
type microphones or when you are attached to a mixer or
wireless microphone.
12) Plug your headphones into the PHONE jack on the adapter and
adjust the VOLUME control to a comfortable level. Be sure that
you hear audio on both channels from the connected devices.
13) Do a test recording and playback to ensure that the captured
audio is satisfactory. Note that you will not hear audio on playback
through the adapter.
Adapter Connectors and Controls
PWR Switch
Activates power for the LCD meter, AGC disable feature and
headphone amplifier
LIN/MIC Switches
Selects microphone or line level input on each channel
LEFT and RIGHT Level Controls
Trim controls to adjust output level on each channel
M/S Switch
Selects mono or stereo output mode
Volume Control
Adjusts the headphone volume level
PHONES
Headphone jack to monitor the audio coming out of the adapter
G1/G2 Switch
Ground selection switch
LEFT and RIGHT XLR Inputs
Two balanced XLR inputs attach to professional microphones or
other audio gear such as mixers and sound boards
R AUX Input
Unbalanced input for connecting to a wireless receiver or other
device that has a mini-plug output cable
MIC OUT
Output jack for connection to the camera
AGC DSBL Switch
Disables the Auto Gain Control feature in the camera
LCD Display
Back lit display shows the level meters, battery indicator and
position of the various switches on the adapter