Canon DS-2 Adjust the start/stop actuation level, Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator Vcva

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Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

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Using the

Variable Control

Voice

Actuator (VCVA)

7 Press the REC button to start recording.

When the sound volume is lower than the preset threshold sound level, recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately, and “STANDBY” flashes on the display. The record/play indicator lamp glows when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses.

Adjust the start/stop actuation level

Press the FF or REW button to adjust the pause sound level during recording.

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

The VCVA pause sound level can be adjusted according to the ambient (background) noise.

aLevel meter (varies according to the

sound volume being recorded)

bStart level (moves to the right/left 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.25).

•If the starting level is not adjusted within 5 seconds, the display will return to the previous.

•If the surrounding noise is loud, the starting sensitivity of the VCVA can be adjusted according to the recording situation.

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

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Contents DS-2 Table of Contents Using DSS Player Software Operating Environment Upgrade FunctionUsing as External Memory Computer 112 Alarm Message List 113 Troubleshooting 115General Precautions Safe and Proper UsageBatteries Main Features Recording timeYou may assign your own names to folders. P.61 Recorder has a Noise Cancel Function.*2 P.47 Playback speed can be controlled as preferred. P.39Set interval. P.45 Main Features Identification of Parts Display LCD Panel Identification of PartsBattery cover open Inserting BatteriesLightly press down on the arrow and slide Replacing batteriesPower Supply Turning Off the PowerTurning On the Power Release the Hold switch of the recorderSetting the Hold switch to the Hold position Remember to reset the Hold switch when using the recorderHold Setting Time/Date TIME&DATE Set the hourSet the minute Set the yearChanging the Time/Date Menu Setting Method Main Menu Setting1Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer 2Press the 3 or 2 button to move to the item to be setSub Menu Setting Menu List Main MenuPress and hold the MENU/SET button for 1secomd or longer Sub Menu Recording Press the Folder button to choose a folderPress the REC button to start RecordingRecording functions PauseResume Recording Recording Modes REC Mode REC Mode will be displayed on the screen P.16,18Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator Vcva Press the 3or 2button to chooseAdjust the start/stop actuation level Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator VcvaPress the REC button to start recording Low-sensitivity mode suited for dictation Microphone Sensitivity MIC SenseMIC Sense Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices Recording with External MicrophoneRecording the sound of other devices with this recorder Stereo microphone ME51S optionalRecording the sound of this recorder with other devices Recording from ExternalTimer Recording Timer REC 5Press the 3or 2button to choose onStart time setting Setting end timeTimer Recording Timer REC Press the Stop button to close the main menu Listening While Audio is Recorded Recording Monitor Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorderPlaying Save Function of the Playback End Position PlayingHow to Cancel OperationPlaying Last File End Playback through earphone Changing during playback Changing from the menu Changing the Playback Speed Play SpeedChoose Play Speed Continuous Playback ALL Play 2 choose ALL PlayPress the 3 or 2 button to choose between on and OFF Repeat Playback Cancel the continuous playback function 5complete the setup screen Auto Backspace Review Back Space2Press the MENU/SET button Skip Interval Setting Skip Space 2 choose Skip SpacePress the 3 or 2 button to set the skip interval Skip Interval Setting Skip Space Noise Cancel Function Displays currently set Noise CancelWhile the file is playing LevelAlarm Playback Function Alarm Alarm soundsPress the 3or 2button to choose Alarm Choose a folderPress the 3or 2button to set HourTo accept the hour Alarm Playback Function Alarm To enable alarm sound onlyCancel is flashing ErasingErasing One File at a Time Press the Erase buttonErasing While Start flashingErase All Files from a Folder Press the Erase button forSeconds or longer Display changes to ALL Erase Erasing will startFile locking setup process begins Locking Files LockMain menu opens P.16,18 Setting an Index Mark Index MarksLocating an Index Mark Clearing an Index MarkIndex Marks LCD Contrast Adjustment Contrast Press the 3 or 2 button to set the contrast levelBacklight Backlight BacklightChoose between on OFFOn System sounds are enabled OFF System sounds are disabled System Sounds BeepBeep Folder Name Press the 3 or 2 button to choose charactersRecorder buttons that are used to input characters Assigning Folder Names Folder Name6Use the two following methods to quickly find characters Button Push ActionAvailable characters Type of Characters ActionAssigning File Comments Comment Press the 3 or 2 buttonComment Input the characterFile is moved Transfer is complete when Move Done appears Moving Files Across FoldersPress the 3 or 2 button to choose a destination folder MOVE? appears on the displayWhile in stop or playback mode LCD Display InformationPress the Display button While in record mode While recording in Vcva modeRecording level meter Vcva recording level meterFormatting the Recorder Format 2Press the 3 or 2 button to choose SUB Menu4Press the 3or 2button to choose Format 6Press the 3 button to choose StartPress the 3 button again to Choose StartAgain Using DSS Player Software Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PCOperating Environment Basic Operating Environment of DSS PlayerInstalling Software Installation Language Selection dialog box opensBe sure to confirm the following before installation 1Insert DSS Player into the CD- ROM driveInstalling DSS Player Installing the Device DriverSelect where to install DSS Player Authorizing the start of file copyingInstalling Software Completing setup1Insert DSS Player into the CD-ROM drive Register user informationUninstalling Software Uninstalling Software 1Exit DSS Player 2Delete the Preferences File3Delete the Executable File 4Delete the Help FileUsing Online Help Search by ContentsSearch by Key word Connecting to Your PC Connecting to your PC using the USB cableDisconnecting from Your PC Click On the task barLower-right corner Screen. Click Safely Remove HardwareConnecting to Your PC Connecting to your PC using the cradle Place the recorder on the cradleConnect Mark of the USB Remove the recorder from the cradle Running DSS Player Click DSS Player VersionStart Windows Click the start button, select AllRunning DSS Player Window Names DSS Player Play Control BarDictation Folder Window Device Manager WindowDownload Voice Files from the Recorder Download Selected Files1Select the folder 2Select the voice fileDownload complete Play a Voice File Select the folderSelect the voice file Play the voice fileUpload Voice Files to the Recorder Select the folder to uploadUpload the voice file Select the voice file to upload from Voice File List BoxUpload Voice Files to the Recorder 5Upload completeSend Voice Files with E-mail Changing User IDEnter the user ID in the Transfer User ID Window Click TransferChanging a Folder Name Editing File CommentsChanging a folder name in the Voice Folder window Changing a folder name in the Device windowContent Box To the recorder Editing a Template Editing a TemplateAudio set up USB Microphone/USB SpeakerUses as a USB Speaker 1From the Tools menu, select Change to audio deviceUses as a USB microphone Windows 2000, MeWindows XP Plus Upgrade Function Purchase and Upgrade1Start the DSS Player Select Upgrade to DSS Player Plus from the Help menu Upgrade to DSS Player Plus dialog will be displayedUpgrading to DSS Player Plus Plus Using Voice Recognition Software Voice Recognition in ViaVoice Audio set up Audio Setup Wizard window appearsChange the recorder to Audio Class Click the Next buttonUsing Voice Recognition Software 7Select a sound cardVoice Recognition in Dragon NaturallySpeaking Training Startup Dragon NaturallySpeakingCreating a User Description of Wizard5Recording Training Text Executing Voice Recognition Start of voice recognitionClicking the arrow at the right side When Dragon NaturallySpeaking is Selected Noise Canceling FunctionRecognition software start icon becomes an invalid display 105 Plus Joining Files 2Select the voice files3Select Join from the Edit menu Or press the button Set the order of files Selected folderSetting dialog of the file to be split will be displayed 3Select Split from the Edit menu or Press the buttonSelect one file to split from the Voice File List Box Set the split position Input File NamesPress the Split button Plus Menu Setting of this Recorder 1Select Configure recorder menu from the Download menu2Execute Menu Setting 3Press the OK buttonChanging the USB Class USB Class Choose Audio ClassSee P.17 and 19 regarding the sub Using as External Memory of the Computer 1Start Windows 2Connecting the recorder to your PC3Open the Explorer or Finder window 4Copy the dataAlarm Message List Message Meaning ExplanationAlarm Message List Troubleshooting SymptomProbable cause Troubleshooting Accessories optional Specifications Technical Assistance and Support 119Canadian RFI P2-BZ8069-01 AP0501