Canon XA45 XA40 XA45 Instruction Manual - Page 74

Recording Audio Audio Recording Level (Built-in Microphone/MIC Terminal) You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in microphone or an external microphone connected to the MIC terminal. 1 Open the audio screen. [FUNC] > [C Audio] 2 Select [CH1/2] or [CH3/4] as necessary, to change the pair of audio channels you wish to adjust. 74 • When > [C Audio Setup] > [MIC ALC Link] is set to [ Separated], select the audio channel to adjust and repeat steps 2 to 4 for the other audio channel if necessary. 3 Select [ Automatic] or [ö Manual]. • If you selected automatic adjustment, skip to step 5. If you selected manual adjustment, continue the procedure to adjust the audio recording level. 4 Touch and hold [Ï] or [Ð] to adjust the recording level as necessary. • As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter on the screen will go to the right of the -18 dB mark (one mark right of the -20 dB mark) only occasionally. 5 Select [X]. NOTES • When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be distorted. • If the audio level meter display is normal but the sound is distorted, activate the microphone's attenuator (A 73). • We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuator is activated. Microphone Sensitivity (Built-in Microphone) You can increase the built-in microphone's sensitivity. 1 Select [Built-in Mic Sensitivity]. > [C " Audio Setup] > [Built-in Mic Sensitivity] 2 Select the desired option and then select [X]. Options [h Normal]: [ High]: For recording audio under usual conditions. For recording audio at a higher level (+6 db).