Olympus WS-300M Instructions Manual page 19

7
......................................................................................................................................................
Notes
• The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode ( P.21).
• If the starting level is not adjusted within 2 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 light
glows red when recording starts and
flashes when recording pauses.
Adjust the Start/Stop Actuation Level
Press the 9 or 0 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)
2
19