Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator [VCVA]

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Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator

The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) is a function that starts recording automatically when the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, and automatically pauses when the volume drops below the threshold. The VCVA feature allows you to conserve memory by automatically stopping recording in instances like long silent periods during meetings.

When this is enabled, [] will appear on the display.

REC button

F1 button

PLAY/OK

PLAY/OK button

9, 0button

2Press the REC button to start recording.

When the sound volume is lower than the preset actuation sound level, recording automatically stops after 1 second approximately, and “Stand by” flashes on the display. The record indicator

light glows orange and [ ] (Record indicator) appears when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses.

QP DICT VCVA Ni

DS2500

134/134

EF

1H 25M 01s

Standby

DISPLYINDEX

Adjust the start/stop actuation level:

While the recorder is in recording mode, press the 9or 0button to adjust the actuation level.

The VCVA level 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.

1Set the VCVA in the menu to [On].

Refer to P.41 regarding each menu item settings.

QP DICT VCVA Ni

DS2500

134/134

EF

1H 25M 02s

VCVA Level 05

DISPLYINDEX

ba

aStart level (Varies according to the sound volume being recorded)

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

EN

Notes

The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode (P.27).

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

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Olympus V403121SU000 Press the REC button to start recording, Adjust the start/stop actuation level, REC button F1 button

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