Olympus V403121SU000 Press the REC button to start recording, Set the Vcva in the menu to On

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Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator [VCVA]

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Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator

The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) is a function that starts recording automatically when the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, and automatically pauses when the volume drops below the threshold. The VCVA feature allows you to conserve memory by automatically stopping recording in instances like long silent periods during meetings.

When this is enabled, [] will appear on the display.

REC button

F1 button

PLAY/OK

PLAY/OK button

9, 0button

2Press the REC button to start recording.

•When the sound volume is lower than the preset actuation sound level, recording automatically stops after 1 second approximately, and “Stand by” flashes on the display. The record indicator

light glows orange and [ ] (Record indicator) appears when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses.

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Adjust the start/stop actuation level:

While the recorder is in recording mode, press the 9or 0button to adjust the actuation level.

•The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different values. The higher the value is, the more sensitive the recorder can react to sounds. At the highest value, even the faintest sound will activate recording.

•The VCVA actuation level can be adjusted according to the ambient (background) noise.

1Set the VCVA in the menu to [On].

•Refer to P.41 regarding each menu item settings.

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ba

aStart level (Varies according to the sound volume being recorded)

bLevel meter indicator (moves to the left/right according to the set level)

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Notes

•The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode (☞ P.27).

•To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the start/stop actuation level is recommended.

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Contents Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder Keep the instructions handy for future referenceIntroduction TrademarksIndex Table of contents Safe and proper usage Convention used in this manualBattery handling precautions Handling the recorderFCaution FWarningKeep batteries away from fire Keep batteries out of the reach of childrenDo not subject batteries to strong shocks Main features Main featuresRecorder to your computer Compatible cards Memory cardCheck card information Card Info MIC Microphone jack @ Record indicator light Identification of partsIdentification of parts Display status indicators LCD panelParts Power supply Power supplyInserting batteries Unusable batteriesPower supply Battery settingsPress the PLAY/OK button to complete the setting Battery indicatorPower supply Charging by connecting to a computer via Press the PLAY/OK button to start chargingConnecting the USB-type AC adapter optional to charge Charging is completed when Battery Full is displayedPlug the recorder’s USB cable into the AC adapter Plug the AC adapter into AC outletOperating temperature Recommended temperature rangeDischarging ChargingTurning on/off the power Power Save Mode Power SaveTurning on the power Turning off the powerSet the recorder to Hold mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the Hold positionExit Hold mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the a positionInserting and ejecting a SD card Inserting and ejecting a SD cardInserting a SD card Ejecting a SD cardSetting time and date Time & Date Press the 9or 0button to select the item to setDate Press the + or − button to setSetting time and date Time & Date 10M 14D 2012Y Initial setting 14D 10M 2012Y 2012Y 10M 14DChanging the time and date Press the PLAY/OK or 9buttonRecording related settings RecordingRecording Record functionRecording New recordingFile Press the Stop button to stop recordingSelect and play the file you want to overwrite Overwrite recordingPress the Stop button to stop overwriting Insert recording 00M 11sRecording modes Rec Mode Recording modesPress the + or button to select QP or SP Press the F3 Exit or 0button to close the menu screenMicrophone sensitivity Mic Sense Press the + or button to select Conference or DictationAdjust the start/stop actuation level Using the Variable Control Voice ActuatorPress the REC button to start recording Set the Vcva in the menu to OnRecording monitor +, − Volume buttonRecording monitor Playback PlaybackPlayback Erasing Erasing a fileErasing Select the file you want to erase Press the Erase buttonErasing Erasing all files in a folderPartially erasing a file Press the Erase button at the point to end erasingPress the Erase button to confirm erase Selecting folders and files Changing fileChanging folders While the file is being displayed, press the 9or 0buttonDisplaying file information Information Select the file containing the information to displayPress the F2 Info button File informationSetting an index mark Index marksLocating an index mark Clearing an index markMenu list Menu listMenu list Learning to use the menu Press the F3 Menu buttonPress the + or button to move to Main Menu item to be set Press the + or button to move to the menu item to be setLocking files Lock Select the file you want to lockPress the + or button to select On or Off Locking filesBacklight Backlight LCD contrast adjustment LCD contrast adjustment ContrastPress the + or button to set the contrast level LED LED Language Language LanguagePress the + or button to set the language Press the F3 Exit or 0 button to close the menu screenSystem sounds Beep Changing the USB class USB Settings When USB Connect is selectedChanging the USB class Press the PLAY/OK buttonChanging the USB class USB Settings When USB Class is selectedFormatting the card Format Press the + or button to select Start optionFormatting the card Press the PLAY/OK button to confirm Start selectionFormatting the card Format Initializing the recorder’s menu settings Reset SettingsFormatting the card Model Name Version Serial will appear Check system information System infoF1, F3 button PLAY/OK button DSS Player Software Minimum requirementDSS Player Software WindowsInstalling software Be sure to confirm the following before installationInsert Olympus DSS Player CD into the CD-ROM drive Launcher will startupUninstalling software Using online help Uninstalling software / Using online helpClick the start button, then select While DSS Player is running, press F1 on the keyboardConnecting to your PC using the USB cable Connecting recorder to PCConnecting recorder to PC Connecting recorder to PC Disconnecting from your PCRunning DSS Player Software Running DSS Player SoftwareClick DSS Player Standard Click the start button, then select All ProgramsUsing as external memory of the computer Alarm message list Alarm message listMessage Explanation Action Troubleshooting TroubleshootingSymptom Probable cause Action Troubleshooting/Technical assistance and support Technical assistance and supportSupport User Support E-mail address in EuropeAccessories optional Specifications Olympus Imaging Corp