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2 1

Press the REC button to start

 

 

 

 

recording.

 

 

 

 

7 When the sound volume is lower than

 

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A

2

the preset threshold sound level,

 

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recording automatically stops after 1 sec

 

STANDBY

 

 

 

approximately, and “STANDBY” flashes

 

 

 

Using

on the display. The record/play indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lamp glows when recording starts and

 

 

 

 

flashes when recording pauses.

 

 

 

theVariable

Adjust the start/stop actuation level

 

Press the FOLDER/MENU

 

 

 

Control

 

 

 

 

button during recording.

 

 

 

oiceV

1The VCVA level screen displayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actuator

Press the FF or REW button to

 

 

 

2adjust the pause sound level.

 

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A

 

The VCVA level can be set to any of 15

 

(VCVA)

a

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different values. The higher the value, the

VCVA LEVEL 05

 

more sensitive the recorder to sounds. At

b

 

 

 

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 2 seconds, the display will return to the previous.

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

recommended.

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DS-2300 specifications

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