Sound filming – Canon 514XL-S User Manual
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Sound Filming
Synchronized sound filming is performed with
sound film loaded and the microphone connected to
the camera. There are several points to be learned
such as the operation of the microphone, tone, level
control etc., for high-quality sound filming — with
the Canon 514XL-S.
1
Attaching the Microphone
Switch off the main switch and connect the
microphone to the microphone jack.
2
Audio Level Dial
This dial can be used for adjusting the audio
level, for fading effects, (the audio level decreasing
continuously to 0 ), and for switching the au
xiliary input. Normal sound filming can be per
formed with “AUTO". By replacing the Dial Lock
Button which is located on the left of the Audio
Level Dial, it can be rotated from "AUTO" to
“AUX". As the lock button is set according to the
arrow the dial can be locked at two positions; Auto
Setting Level (AUTO), and Low Level Setting (•).
The following explains the characteristics of the
audio level dial.
• Automatic Level Control
Automatic level control circuit is to control the