Canon DS-2 manual Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator Vcva, Press the 3or 2button to choose

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Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level.

The VCVA feature extend recording time and conserve memory by turning off recording during silent periods. This helps make the playback, with no lulls or dead space, more efficient and convenient.

		Press and hold the MENU/SET
		button for 1 second or longer.
	1 The main menu opens (☞ P.16,18).
1,3,5	2,4 2	Press the 3or 2button to choose
1,3,5	2,4 2	“VCVA”.

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3 Press the MENU/SET button. The VCVA setup process begins.

4 Press the 3or 2button to choose between “ON” and “OFF”.

ON: Will start recording in VCVA mode.

OFF: Will resume recording in normal mode.

5 Press the MENU/SET button to complete the setup screen.

6 Press the STOP button to close the main menu.

When “ON” is selected, a VCVA indication will be displayed on the screen.

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Contents DS-2 Table of Contents Alarm Message List 113 Troubleshooting 115 Using DSS Player Software Operating EnvironmentUpgrade Function Using as External Memory Computer 112Safe and Proper Usage General PrecautionsBatteries You may assign your own names to folders. P.61 Main FeaturesRecording time Set interval. P.45 Recorder has a Noise Cancel Function.*2 P.47Playback speed can be controlled as preferred. P.39 Main Features Identification of Parts Identification of Parts Display LCD PanelReplacing batteries Battery cover openInserting Batteries Lightly press down on the arrow and slideRelease the Hold switch of the recorder Power SupplyTurning Off the Power Turning On the PowerHold Setting the Hold switch to the Hold positionRemember to reset the Hold switch when using the recorder Set the year Setting Time/Date TIME&DATESet the hour Set the minuteChanging the Time/Date 2Press the 3 or 2 button to move to the item to be set Menu Setting MethodMain Menu Setting 1Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longerSub Menu Setting Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1secomd or longer Menu ListMain Menu Sub Menu Recording RecordingPress the Folder button to choose a folder Press the REC button to startResume Recording Recording functionsPause REC Mode will be displayed on the screen P.16,18 Recording Modes REC ModePress the 3or 2button to choose Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator VcvaPress the REC button to start recording Adjust the start/stop actuation levelUsing the Variable Control Voice Actuator Vcva MIC Sense Low-sensitivity mode suited for dictationMicrophone Sensitivity MIC Sense Stereo microphone ME51S optional Recording from External Microphone or Other DevicesRecording with External Microphone Recording the sound of other devices with this recorderRecording from External Recording the sound of this recorder with other devices5Press the 3or 2button to choose on Timer Recording Timer RECSetting end time Start time settingTimer Recording Timer REC Press the Stop button to close the main menu Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder Listening While Audio is Recorded Recording MonitorPlaying Playing Save Function of the Playback End PositionOperation How to CancelPlaying Last File End Playback through earphone Changing during playback Choose Play Speed Changing from the menuChanging the Playback Speed Play Speed Press the 3 or 2 button to choose between on and OFF Continuous Playback ALL Play2 choose ALL Play Repeat Playback Cancel the continuous playback function 2Press the MENU/SET button 5complete the setup screenAuto Backspace Review Back Space Press the 3 or 2 button to set the skip interval Skip Interval Setting Skip Space2 choose Skip Space Skip Interval Setting Skip Space Level Noise Cancel FunctionDisplays currently set Noise Cancel While the file is playingChoose a folder Alarm Playback Function AlarmAlarm sounds Press the 3or 2button to choose AlarmTo accept the hour Press the 3or 2button to setHour To enable alarm sound only Alarm Playback Function AlarmPress the Erase button Cancel is flashingErasing Erasing One File at a TimeWhile Start flashing ErasingSeconds or longer Erase All Files from a FolderPress the Erase button for Erasing will start Display changes to ALL EraseMain menu opens P.16,18 File locking setup process beginsLocking Files Lock Clearing an Index Mark Setting an Index MarkIndex Marks Locating an Index MarkIndex Marks Press the 3 or 2 button to set the contrast level LCD Contrast Adjustment ContrastOFF Backlight BacklightBacklight Choose between onBeep On System sounds are enabled OFF System sounds are disabledSystem Sounds Beep Press the 3 or 2 button to choose characters Folder NameButton Push Action Recorder buttons that are used to input charactersAssigning Folder Names Folder Name 6Use the two following methods to quickly find charactersType of Characters Action Available charactersInput the character Assigning File Comments CommentPress the 3 or 2 button CommentMOVE? appears on the display File is moved Transfer is complete when Move Done appearsMoving Files Across Folders Press the 3 or 2 button to choose a destination folderPress the Display button While in stop or playback modeLCD Display Information Vcva recording level meter While in record modeWhile recording in Vcva mode Recording level meter6Press the 3 button to choose Start Formatting the Recorder Format2Press the 3 or 2 button to choose SUB Menu 4Press the 3or 2button to choose FormatAgain Press the 3 button again toChoose Start Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Using DSS Player SoftwareBasic Operating Environment of DSS Player Operating Environment1Insert DSS Player into the CD- ROM drive Installing SoftwareInstallation Language Selection dialog box opens Be sure to confirm the following before installationAuthorizing the start of file copying Installing DSS PlayerInstalling the Device Driver Select where to install DSS PlayerRegister user information Installing SoftwareCompleting setup 1Insert DSS Player into the CD-ROM driveUninstalling Software 4Delete the Help File Uninstalling Software1Exit DSS Player 2Delete the Preferences File 3Delete the Executable FileSearch by Key word Using Online HelpSearch by Contents Connecting to your PC using the USB cable Connecting to Your PCScreen. Click Safely Remove Hardware Disconnecting from Your PCClick On the task bar Lower-right cornerConnecting to Your PC Connect Mark of the USB Connecting to your PC using the cradlePlace the recorder on the cradle Remove the recorder from the cradle Click the start button, select All Running DSS PlayerClick DSS Player Version Start WindowsRunning DSS Player Device Manager Window Window Names DSS PlayerPlay Control Bar Dictation Folder Window2Select the voice file Download Voice Files from the RecorderDownload Selected Files 1Select the folderDownload complete Play the voice file Play a Voice FileSelect the folder Select the voice fileSelect the voice file to upload from Voice File List Box Upload Voice Files to the RecorderSelect the folder to upload Upload the voice file5Upload complete Upload Voice Files to the RecorderClick Transfer Send Voice Files with E-mailChanging User ID Enter the user ID in the Transfer User ID WindowChanging a folder name in the Device window Changing a Folder NameEditing File Comments Changing a folder name in the Voice Folder windowEditing a Template Content Box To the recorder Editing a Template1From the Tools menu, select Change to audio device Audio set upUSB Microphone/USB Speaker Uses as a USB SpeakerWindows XP Uses as a USB microphoneWindows 2000, Me 1Start the DSS Player Plus Upgrade FunctionPurchase and Upgrade Upgrading to DSS Player Plus Select Upgrade to DSS Player Plus from the Help menuUpgrade to DSS Player Plus dialog will be displayed Plus Using Voice Recognition Software Click the Next button Voice Recognition in ViaVoice Audio set upAudio Setup Wizard window appears Change the recorder to Audio Class7Select a sound card Using Voice Recognition SoftwareDescription of Wizard Voice Recognition in Dragon NaturallySpeaking TrainingStartup Dragon NaturallySpeaking Creating a User5Recording Training Text Clicking the arrow at the right side Executing Voice RecognitionStart of voice recognition Recognition software start icon becomes an invalid display When Dragon NaturallySpeaking is SelectedNoise Canceling Function 105 3Select Join from the Edit menu Or press the button Plus Joining Files2Select the voice files Selected folder Set the order of filesSelect one file to split from the Voice File List Box Setting dialog of the file to be split will be displayed3Select Split from the Edit menu or Press the button Press the Split button Set the split positionInput File Names 3Press the OK button Plus Menu Setting of this Recorder1Select Configure recorder menu from the Download menu 2Execute Menu SettingSee P.17 and 19 regarding the sub Changing the USB Class USB ClassChoose Audio Class 4Copy the data Using as External Memory of the Computer1Start Windows 2Connecting the recorder to your PC 3Open the Explorer or Finder windowMessage Meaning Explanation Alarm Message ListAlarm Message List Probable cause TroubleshootingSymptom Troubleshooting Accessories optional Specifications 119 Technical Assistance and SupportP2-BZ8069-01 AP0501 Canadian RFI