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Using The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

When the microphone senses that sounds has reached a preset volume,
the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording
automatically, and stops it when the volume drops.
Particularly helpful for extended recording, the VCVA not only conserves
memory by turning off recording during silent periods, but also makes
playback more efficient and convenient.
In Menu mode selection... On, OFF
sDuring recording, use the + and – buttons to adjust the VCVA level in 15 levels.
sThe Record/play indicator light is lit during recording. When the recorder is in
Standby mode, the Record/play indicator light flashes and “VCVA” flashes on
the display.
4Microphone Sensitivity (HI LOW)
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet your recording needs.
In Menu mode selection... HI, LOW
HI: High-sensitivity mode that records sounds in all directions.
LOW: Low-sensitivity mode suited for dictation.
sTo ensure successful recording, make a test recording to choose appropriate
microphone sensitivity before recording.
sIf you choose “HI”, we recommend setting the recording mode to XHQ or HQ to
best take advantage of the higher sensitivity.
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If you choose “HI”, background noise may be high depending on the recording conditions.
4Timer Recording (TIMER)
(Excluded VN-1100/VN-1100PC)
You can schedule for automatic recording, specifying the start time
and end time of recording. When the timer-controlled recording
completes, the setting is released.
In Menu mode selection... SET, On, OFF→After selecting SET, press
the PLAY button to set the time.
4System Sounds (BEEP)
The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of
errors. System sounds may be turned off.
In Menu mode selection... On, OFF
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If the alarm playback function has been set, the alarm will sound at the scheduled
time even if the system sounds are disabled (Excluded VN-1100/VN-1100PC).
4Alarm Playback Function ( )
(Excluded VN-1100/VN-1100PC)
You can use the alarm playback function to sound the alarm tone for 5
minutes at the scheduled time. Within this 5 minutes, pressing any button
other than the HOLD switch starts the recorder to play back the pre-
selected file.
In Menu mode selection... SET, On, OFF→After selecting SET, press
the PLAY button to set the time.
With the alarm playback function, only one file can be played back.
Select a file for the function before setting the time.

To cancel an alarm playback

For in the menu mode, select OFF and press the PLAY button.
sRegardless of the selected folder, once the alarm playback is set, it operates every day unless the
setting is canceled.
sTo view the current setting, select On, and then press the PLAY button.
sThe alarm tone stops automatically if no button is pressed within 5 minutes after the alarm starts. The
file is not played back in this case.
sIf the recorder has no recorded file in the selected folder, the alarm playback function is not available.
sAlarm playback occurs every day unless it is set to OFF.

To cancel the timer setting

For the timer in the menu mode, select OFF, and then press the PLAY button.
sTo view the current setting, select On, and then press the PLAY button.
sWith this function, you can set only the start and the end time of recording. The current settings of the
recording mode, microphone sensitivity, VCVA and folder are applied for the settings before you set
timer-controlled recording.
sThe setting exceeding the remaining recording time is not allowed.
sYou can record at any time even it is not within the specified recording duration. However, if that makes
the remaining recording time insufficient for the timer-controlled recording, the recording will not complete.
sIf any operation is ongoing, the timer-controlled recording is overridden.
Microphone
sensitivity display
VCVA indicator
Alarm indicator