sony hdr-fx1e - mic/line 'plug in power'

[neuronetv]

my sony camcorder hdr-fx1e has a socket on the side labeled:

MIC/LINE

plug in power

I'm puzzled as to what this means exactly.  MIC/LINE is easy but plug-in-power? Does this port operate as a power output too? or a power input? what voltages are we talking about? confused. I have a copy of the user manual but that doesn't give details. thanks for any help.

[IamNic]

Hi @neuronetv,

that means it can power passive microphones with phantom power or power active microphones if their battery dies during a shoot.

- Nic

[neuronetv]

ok thanks for clearing that up betreff