Canon 514XL-S - Manual (Page 59)

Both are activated at the first step of the shutter
release so monitoring is possible without filming.
Earphone Monitor: After installing the ear­
phone in its jack, pull the shutter release lever
to the first step and listen. Adjust the micro­
phone position for best sound with the least
possible noise.
Recording
Level
indication:
The recording level
in the viewfinder should vary in intensity, with
changes in incoming sound. If it glows con­
tinuously, the sound input is too loud. Set the
Audio Level Dial to the low level setting and
lock it. Be sure to monitor through the ear­
phone in noisy background. In loud surround­
ings the earphone monitor may not be audible.
Then,rely on the visual recording level monitor.
6 Shooting
The shooting is performed at the second step of
the shutter release lever. Direct sound recording is
perfectly synchronized. It is important to decide the
shooting time according to the subject recorded.
Essential sounds especially, such as a conversations,
explanations or announcements must be recorded
longer since they cannot be cut in the middle.