Sony DS-2 manual Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer, Main menu opens P.15

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Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

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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.

1 Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer.

	2,4 2	The main menu opens (☞ P.15).
1,3,5		Press the 3or 2button to choose
		“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 Connecting to Your PC Running DSS Player Upgrade FunctionUsing as External Memory Computer Alarm Message List TroubleshootingUsing the Online Manual Safe and Proper UsageGeneral Precautions You may assign your own names to folders Main FeaturesRecording time Set interval Recorder has a Noise Cancel Function.*2 P.30Playback speed can be controlled as preferred Main Features Identification of Parts Display LCD Panel Identification of PartsBattery cover open Inserting BatteriesLightly press down on the arrow and slide Replacing batteriesHold Setting the Hold switch to the Hold positionRemember to reset the Hold switch when using the recorder Setting Time/Date TIME&DATE Set the hourSet the minute Set the yearSetting Time/Date TIME&DATE Changing the Time/DatePress and hold the MENU/SET button for 1secomd or longer Menu ListMain Menu Sub Menu Menu ListRecording Press the Folder button to choose a folderPress the REC button to start RecordingUsing the Variable Control Voice Actuator Vcva Recording functionsPause Resume RecordingRecording Modes REC Mode Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longerPress and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer Press the 3or 2button to chooseMain menu opens P.15 Press the 3or 2button to choose between on and OFFAdjust the start/stop actuation level Press the REC button to start recordingMicrophone sensitivity setup process begins High-sensitivity mode that records sounds in all directionsLow-sensitivity mode suited for dictation Microphone Sensitivity MIC SensePlaying Save Function of the Playback End Position PlayingHow to Cancel OperationPlaying Last File End Repeat Playback Cancel the continuous playback function Positions until you cancel RepeatPlayback If continuous playback is set to onNoise Cancel Function Press and hold the MENU/SETButton for 1 second or longer While the file is playingCancel is flashing ErasingErasing One File at a Time Press the Erase buttonErasing While Start flashingStart is flashing. When the 2 button Erase All Files from a FolderPress the Erase button for Seconds or longerDisplay changes to ALL Erase Erasing will startSetting an Index Mark Index MarksLocating an Index Mark Clearing an Index MarkErasing Press the Display button While in stop or playback modeLCD Display Information LCD Display Information While in record modeWhile recording in Vcva mode Formatting the Recorder Format Press the 3 or 2 button to choose SUB MenuPress the 3or 2button to choose Format Press the 3 button to choose StartAgain Formatting the Recorder FormatPress the 3 button again to choose Start Using DSS Player Software Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PCOperating Environment Basic Operating Environment of DSS PlayerInstalling Software Be sure to confirm the following before installationInstallation program will start Applications included with DSS PlayerInstalling DSS Player Installing the Device DriverInstalling Software Select where to install DSS PlayerCompleting setup Installing DSS PlayerInstallation has finished. Click Quit Insert DSS Player into the CD-ROM driveSearch by Key word Using Online HelpSearch by Contents Connecting to Your PC Connecting to your PC using the USB cableDisconnect the USB cable Disconnecting from Your PCConnecting to Your PC Connecting 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 Running DSS Player Manual startMac version DSS Player has no automatic start function Plus Upgrade Function Purchase and UpgradeStart the DSS Player Please see P.52 for the starting methodUpgrading to DSS Player Plus Select Upgrade to DSS Player Plus from the Help menuUpgrade to DSS Player Plus dialog will be displayed Copy the data Using as External Memory of the ComputerStart Windows Connecting the recorder to your PC Action Alarm Message ListMessage Meaning Explanation Alarm Message List Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause ActionTroubleshooting SymptomAccessories optional Specifications Technical Assistance and Support