Using theVariable ControlVoice Actuator(VCVA)

7 Press the REC button to start recording.

When the sound volume is lower than the preset threshold sound level, recording automatically

7 stops after 1 sec approximately, and “Standby” flashes on the display. The record/play indicator light glows red when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses.

 

Press the 9 or 0 button

 

8 adjust the pause sound level.

 

The VCVA level can be set to any of 15

 

different values. The higher the value, the

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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.

bLevel meter (varies according to the sound volume being recorded) cStart 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 (P31).

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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Olympus DS-40, DS-50 Using theVariable ControlVoice ActuatorVCVA, Press the 9 or 0 button, Adjust the pause sound level