Canon 814XL-S - Manual (Page 129)

LIMITER
The limiter position of the recording mode dial
gives you manual control of sound volume
recording, while also giving you the protection of
the ALC. First determine the volume using the
volume control knob at the MANUAL position of
the recording mode dial. Then turn the dial to
LIMITER where the limited-function ALC will
automatically subdue any extremely loud sound
input that could suddenly send the meter needle
into the red.
MANUAL
The manual position of the recording mode dial
gives you total control of sound volume
recording by using the volume control knob,
without any interference or protection from the
ALC. The manual position is often used for em­
phasizing or playing down the strength of sound.
Since monitoring sound input is difficult in this
mode, the manual setting is suggested for use
only by experienced persons or when an inten­
tionally distorted sound track is desired. Use of
the -20dB position of the microphone atten­
uator switch at the MANUAL setting of the re­
cording mode dial may be effective in certain
recording situations. See page 72.