Olympus DS-20 Adjust the start/stop actuation level, the preset threshold sound level, sec approximately, and “STANDBY”, When the sound volume is lower than

7Press 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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the Using

Control Variable

oiceV

(VCVA) Actuator

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