Olympus DS-4000 manual Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator VCVA

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset actuation volume level, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below the actuation level.

The VCVA feature helps extending recording time and conserves the memory by turning off recording during silent periods. This helps make the playback, with no lulls or dead space, more efficient and convenient.

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1 Set the VCVA in the menu to ON (☞ P.35-36).

2 Move the slide switch to the REC position to start recording.

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

AUTHOR ID

1H25M01S

STANDBY

Using the Variable Control

FF / REW button

Adjust the Start/Stop Actuation Level

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

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

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

a Start level (varies according to the sound volume being recorded)

bLevel meter (moves to the right/left according to the set level)

	AUTHOR ID
a		1H25M01S
	VCVA LEVEL 05
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Voice Actuator (VCVA)

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Notes

•The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode (☞ P.35).

•To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the start/

stop actuation level is recommended. 27