Canon XL1S as a video camera?

[nocusr]

My daughter's fiance, a total non-techy, recently purchased an overpriced Canon XL1S on Amazon. All he really wanted as a video camera. So, does anyone know if this model provides live video at the 1394 firewire port without recording? I remember my Panasonic VHS AG160 (I think that was the model #) camcorder gave live composite output in the old days. He's in Chicago, so I don't have access to it, and I've been unsuccessful finding a user's manual. Thanks