Published on 10/17/2005

Want to record hands free, the Olympus DS-2 comes with a feature called VCVA that will automatically start recording when voices are detected.

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

How it works:

When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops recording when the volume drops below the threshold level.

1) Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer. The main menu opens

2) Press the up or down button to choose "VCVA".

3) Press the MENU/SET button. The VCVA setup process begins.

4) Press the up or down button to choose between "ON" and "OFF"

ON: Will start recording in VCVA mode.
OFF: Will resume recording in normal mode.

5) Press the MENU/SET button to complete the setup screen.

6) Press the STOP button to close the main menu.
When "ON" is selected, a VCVA indication will be displayed on the screen.