Olympus DS-5000ID - Manual (Page 33)

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Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)
Using the V
ariable Control V
oice 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,
VCVA
will appear on the
display.
1 Set the VCVA in the menu to [On].
Refer to P.41 regarding each menu item settings.
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 “Stand
by” flashes on the display. The record/play indicator
light glows when recording starts and flashes when
recording pauses.
Adjust the Start/Stop Actuation Level
While the recorder is recording mode, press the
9 or 0 button 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.
Notes
• The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on
the selected microphone sensitivity mode ( ☞P.31).
• To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and
adjustment of the start/stop actuation level is
recommended.
a Start level
(Varies according to
the sound volume
being recorded)
b Level meter
indicator (moves to the
left/right according to
the set level)
F1 button
OK/MENU, 9,
0button
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MIKE
QP DICT VCVA
Stand by
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MIKE
QP DICT VCVA
VCVA Level 05
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