Can this recorder be voice activated or is it always manual start &amp; stop
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Byron, This model does not have the voice activated feature. There are other Sony recorders that do. If interested in those models, feel free to message me and will try and help you. Have a super day!
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It has an optional mode called Variable Control Voice Actuator, which will automatically start and stop recording when it detects sounds above a level that you can select. When you turn on the mode, VCVA shows up on the display. If you don't want to use this mode, leave it off and just start and stop the recording manually.
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All I did on mine was just plug it in to the recorder. You could test it, plug it in turn the recorder on to record, say (testing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10) stop the recorder hit play, if you hear the test it worked if not you need power.
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To clarify, I recorded 5 minutes of audio when I first turned on the recorder and left it running for four hours to kind of evaluate the battery strength and recording capacity. If you leave this recorder on for an extended period "trying" to record a conversation when you aren't present to turn off the recorder you will need to listen to the entire recording due to the fact that this is a regular recorder, not a voice activated recorder. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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I'm still getting used to mine, but, yes, you can start recording right away. Just hit the red rec/pause button. Every time you stop a recording (by hitting the black stop button), then hit the rec/pause, it starts a new recorded file. I'm still tinkering with mine and getting used to the fast-forward and rewind functions, but I like it so far. If you haven't downloaded the complete user manual, you should. It'll answer any questions you have about operating the recorder.
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No. The on switch once slid down, quickly activate the recorder immediately. When talking and have paused in speech, the recorder doesn't record until you speak: this is done when you set VOICE CUT on. I really like this feature -- no dead spaces in recording.
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I do not believe it is voice activated. if it is we do not have ours setup to answer calls by voice only by pushing the answer button.
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The ease works by deleting the recording. There is an option to erase all or to erase a specific recording, and yes it will prompt to about being sure.
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The recorder is not voice opetated. For the simplest operation, there are standard record and play buttons. If you care to get more organized by using folders, you can then also use the menu and fast forward buttons.
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Not that I'm aware of. Once you turn it on and wait 5-7 seconds, it starts recording.
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I do apologize, but I can't answer this question.I am still very happy with the recorder, but I never needed such feature.Maybe Olympus helpdesk will help you.
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Gary,FYI.. I just tried the VOICE record... it DOES NOT WORK as you had wanted. Once you pause and shut down, the e250 starts at the display of the voice recorded list. Sorry ... just dosen't work like the music application did. Perhaps SanDisk will update the software.Jerry
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Yes. According to the directions I downloaded in PDF format for this recorder, there is a "voice activated" mode. There is also a way to set how loud a sound has to be to trigger the recorder to begin recording.
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there is a little bit of difference on these recorders even though they are the same serial numbers. the silver one with the black face u can stop anytime for as long as you like the little square button at the bottom it will stop when u come back just hit the play button. you can use the play/stop button and do the same thing.i also have one of the black ones and they are different hope it helps some
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I don't know. There is no real instructions that come with this recorder. I am really disappointed that Amazon sells a product that has no technical support/operating instructions.If anyone should answer these questions it should be Amazon.
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Hi Byron, It doesn't have a voice activated feature. It needs to be manually operated. - Jerome
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There is a variable speed control on the recorder. I haven't used it...but it's there. Can imagine it would be helpful if one was dictating into the machine.