Canon XM2 PAL instruction manual Adjusting the Audio Recording Level, Microphone Attenuator

Adjusting the Audio Recording Level

The camcorder sets the audio recording level automatically when the REC LEVEL switch is set to A. However, you can manually adjust the recoding level of the built-in microphone or an external microphone connected via the MIC terminal or advanced accessory shoe (including microphones connected via the optional MA-300 Microphone Adapter).

The camcorder is equipped with a audio level indicator at the side. You can also display the audio level indicator on the LCD or viewfinder screen (open the menu, select DISPLAY SET UP and set AUDIO LEVEL to ON).

Audio level indicator at the side of the camcorder:

Set to automatic:	Set to manual:
L	MANU
	L
-dB 50 40 30 20 12 6 2 0	-dB 50 40 30 20 12 6 2 0
R	R

E

Audio level indicator on the LCD or viewfinder screen:

Set to automatic: Set to manual:

Recording

1.Slide the REC LEVEL switch to M.

2.Turn the L/R LEVEL dial to adjust the recording level.

•Adjust the level so that it slightly exceeds the 12-point (the larger 2 on the LCD or viewfinder screen).

•Adjust the balance by turning the L/R LEVEL dial if necessary.

•Even if you turn down the LEVEL dial, the sound may be distorted if the input level is still too high. Turn on the microphone attenuator in such case.

Microphone Attenuator

Use the microphone attenuator if you need to lower the volume level or correct audio distortion of the input audio during recording or audio dubbing. Monitor the level of the input sound with headphones. If necessary, set the attenuator to ON in the VCR SET UP submenu of the CAMERA or VCR menu.

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