Sony DS-2 manual Adjust the start/stop actuation level, Press the REC button to start recording

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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
7	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.22).

•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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Using the

Variable Control

Voice

Actuator (VCVA)

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Contents DS-2 Table of Contents Upgrade Function Connecting to Your PC Running DSS PlayerUsing as External Memory Computer Alarm Message List TroubleshootingSafe and Proper Usage Using the Online ManualGeneral Precautions Main Features Recording timeYou may assign your own names to folders Recorder has a Noise Cancel Function.*2 P.30 Playback speed can be controlled as preferredSet interval Main Features Identification of Parts Identification of Parts Display LCD PanelInserting Batteries Battery cover openLightly press down on the arrow and slide Replacing batteriesSetting the Hold switch to the Hold position Remember to reset the Hold switch when using the recorderHold Set the hour Setting Time/Date TIME&DATESet the minute Set the yearChanging the Time/Date Setting Time/Date TIME&DATEMenu List Main MenuPress and hold the MENU/SET button for 1secomd or longer Menu List Sub MenuPress the Folder button to choose a folder RecordingPress the REC button to start RecordingRecording functions Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator VcvaPause Resume RecordingPress and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer Recording Modes REC ModePress the 3or 2button to choose Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longerMain menu opens P.15 Press the 3or 2button to choose between on and OFFPress the REC button to start recording Adjust the start/stop actuation levelHigh-sensitivity mode that records sounds in all directions Microphone sensitivity setup process beginsLow-sensitivity mode suited for dictation Microphone Sensitivity MIC SensePlaying Playing Save Function of the Playback End PositionOperation How to CancelPlaying Last File End Repeat Playback Positions until you cancel Repeat Cancel the continuous playback functionPlayback If continuous playback is set to onPress and hold the MENU/SET Noise Cancel FunctionButton for 1 second or longer While the file is playingErasing Cancel is flashingErasing One File at a Time Press the Erase buttonWhile Start flashing ErasingErase All Files from a Folder Start is flashing. When the 2 buttonPress the Erase button for Seconds or longerErasing will start Display changes to ALL EraseIndex Marks Setting an Index MarkLocating an Index Mark Clearing an Index MarkErasing While in stop or playback mode LCD Display InformationPress the Display button While in record mode While recording in Vcva modeLCD Display Information Press the 3 or 2 button to choose SUB Menu Formatting the Recorder FormatPress the 3or 2button to choose Format Press the 3 button to choose StartFormatting the Recorder Format Press the 3 button again to choose StartAgain Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Using DSS Player SoftwareBasic Operating Environment of DSS Player Operating EnvironmentBe sure to confirm the following before installation Installing SoftwareInstallation program will start Applications included with DSS PlayerInstalling the Device Driver Installing DSS PlayerInstalling Software Select where to install DSS PlayerInstalling DSS Player Completing setupInstallation has finished. Click Quit Insert DSS Player into the CD-ROM driveUsing Online Help Search by ContentsSearch by Key word Connecting to your PC using the USB cable Connecting to Your PCDisconnecting from Your PC Connecting to Your PCDisconnect the USB cable Connecting 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 Manual start Running DSS PlayerMac version DSS Player has no automatic start function Purchase and Upgrade Plus Upgrade FunctionStart the DSS Player Please see P.52 for the starting methodSelect Upgrade to DSS Player Plus from the Help menu Upgrade to DSS Player Plus dialog will be displayedUpgrading to DSS Player Plus Using as External Memory of the Computer Start Windows Connecting the recorder to your PCCopy the data Alarm Message List Message Meaning ExplanationAction Alarm Message List Symptom Probable cause Action TroubleshootingSymptom TroubleshootingAccessories optional Specifications Technical Assistance and Support