Olympus DS 2 - Manual (Page 21)

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Using the V
ariable Control V
oice Actuator
(VCV
A)
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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 5 seconds, the display will return to the previous.
• 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.
7 Press the REC button to start
recording.
When the sound volume is lower than
the preset threshold sound level,
recording automatically stops after 1
sec approximately, and “STANDBY”
flashes on the display. The record/play
indicator lamp glows when recording
starts and flashes when recording
pauses.
Adjust the start/stop actuation level
Press the FF or REW button to
adjust the pause sound level during
recording.
The VCVA level can be set to any of 15
different values. The higher the value, the
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.
a Level meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)
b Start level (moves to the right/left
according to the set level)
tor (VCVA)