Olympus WS 110 WS-210S Instruction Manual (English) - Page 9

Recording Modes (Rec Mode) The recording mode can be chosen from Stereo XQ (stereo extra high quality sound recording), Stereo HQ (stereo high quality sound recording), Stereo SP (stereo standard recording), HQ (high quality sound recording), SP (standard recording), and LP (long-term recording). Current recording mode WS-210S Stereo XQ: Approx.8 hours 50 minutes Stereo HQ: Approx.x17 hours 40 minutes Stereo SP: Approx.35 hours 25 minutes HQ: Approx.35 hours 25 minutes SP: Approx.69 hours 40 minutes LP: Approx.138 hours 30 minutes WS-110 HQ: Approx.17 hours 35 minutes SP: Approx.34 hours 40 minutes LP: Approx.69 hours 00 minutes s WS-210S is set to Stereo HQ by default. s WS-110 is set to HQ by default. s The recording time shown above is for one continuous file. The available recording time may be shorter than specified if several files are recorded. (Use the remaining time and recorded time only as references.) s Stereo XQ, Stereo HQ and Stereo SP is only available for the WS-210S. Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet your recording needs. In Menu mode selection ➜ Conferences( ), Dictation( ) Microphone sensitivity display : High-sensitivity mode that records sounds in all directions. : Low-sensitivity mode suited for dictation. s To ensure successful recording, make a test recording to choose appropriate microphone sensitivity before recording. s If you choose "Conferences", we recommend setting the recording mode to Stereo XQ, Stereo HQ, Stereo SP or HQ to best take advantage of the higher sensitivity. s If you choose "Conferences", background noise may be high depending on the recording conditions. Using The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 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 when the volume drops below the threshold level.The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback to be more efficient. VCVA indicator In Menu mode selection ➜ VCVA OFF, VCVA ON 1 Press the 9 or 0 button adjust the pause sound level. 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 VCVA Level b Start level (moves to the right/left according to the set level) Display in the stereo recording mode s The record/play indicator light is lit during recording. When the recorder is in Standby mode, the record/play indicator light flashes and flashes on the display. s The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode. s If the starting level is not adjusted within 2 seconds, the display will return to the previous. Set the LowCut Filter (LowCut) The recorder has a LowCut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more clearly. This function can reduce noise from air conditioners, projectors and other similar noises. In Menu mode selection ➜ LowCut OFF, LowCut ON LowCut Filter indicator Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter) The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low and high frequency tones during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback. Voice Filter indicator In Menu mode selection ➜ Voice OFF, Voice ON - 9 -