Olympus 2 manual

DIGIT AL VOICE RECORDER DS-2 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital V oice Recorder . Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely . Keep the instructions handy for future reference. T o ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume bef[...]

2 T able of Contents T able of Contents ...................................... 2 Safe and Proper Usage ............................. 4 General Precautions .................................. 4 1 Getting Started Main Features ............................................ 6 Identification of Parts ................................. 9 Inserting Batteries[...]

3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 Preparation Before Using DSS Player Using DSS Player Software .................... 70 Operating Environment ........................... 71 Installing Software ................................... 72 Uninstalling Software ............................... 75 Using Online Help ................................... 77 Connecting[...]

4 Safe and Proper Usage Before using your new recorder , read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly . Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. T o protect yourself and others from personal injury or da[...]

5 Batteries Warning • Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled. • Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable batteries. • Never use any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover . • Keep batteries out of the reach of children. • If you notice anything unusual when[...]

6 1 ● By using the built-in stereo microphone, 2 types of stereo recording modes, which are Stereo HQ (stereo high quality sound recording) and Stereo SP (stereo standard recording) and 3 types of monaural recording modes, which are HQ (high quality sound recording), SP (standard recording), and LP (long-term recording) can be selected.* 1 ( ☞ [...]

7 1 Main Features ● The five folders can hold 199 files each, for the maximum of 995 recordings. ( ☞ P .20) ● It has a built-in V ariable Control V oice Actuator (VCVA) function. ( ☞ P .23) ● A timer recording function is built-in, which can record at a set time. ( ☞ P .28) ● Y ou can input file comments.* 2 ( ☞ P .64) • Y ou can [...]

8 1 *1: DSS format in SP and LP mode recording, and WMA format in stereo HQ and stereo SP and HQ mode recording. * 2 : For WMA files, these functions are only available for files recorded with this recorder or the IC recorders from Olympus. *3: In a quiet environment, it is necessary to set this recorder to stereo HQ, stereo SP , HQ mode or SP mode[...]

9 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % - ) ( * & ^ 2 1 MIC (Microphone) jack 2 Built-in stereo microphone 3 INDEX/ 2 button 4 DISPLA Y/MENU/SET button 5 FOLDER/REPEA T/ 3 button 6 ERASE button 7 VOL (+) button 8 VOL ( – ) button 9 FF (Fast Forward) button 0 PLA Y button ! REW (Rewind) button @ STOP button # REC (Record) button $ Display (LCD panel[...]

10 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ! 9 8 @ 1 Battery indicator 2 VCV A (V ariable Control V oice Actuator) indicator 3 Timer recording display 4 Alarm indicator 5 Microphone sensitivity display 6 Stereo display 7 Record mode indicator 8 Current file number 9 T otal number of recorded files in the folder 0 Erase lock indicator ! Repeat play indicator @ Character [...]

11 1 3 1 2 Inserting Batteries Inserting Batteries 1 Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open. 2 Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity . 3 Close the battery cover completely . Replacing batteries The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power . ➜ ➜ ➜ When appears on[...]

12 1 Power Supply When the recorder is not used, setting it to HOLD turns of f the recorder , suppressing the consumption of the battery to a minimum. Even if the power is turned of f, the existing data, settings of each mode, and clock setting will be maintained. T o turn the power on, cancel the hold switch. T urning Off the Power Move the HOLD s[...]

13 1 Hold Hold Setting the HOLD switch to the HOLD position. If you set the recorder to HOLD status by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow , the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and switches except the HOLD switch will be disabled. This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket. [...]

14 1 If you have set the time and date, information as to when an audio file is recorded is stored automatically with that file. The time and date should be set to ease file management tasks. Also, it is required when performing timer recording ( ☞ P .28) and alarm playback ( ☞ P .48). The hour indicator will flash automatically when you load b[...]

15 1 1 2 Setting T ime/Date (TIME&DA TE) Changing the Time/Date 6 Press the STOP button to close the menu. When the date is confirmed, the recorder ’ s clock will start to move. Set the time according to the time signal and press the MENU/SET button. ........................................................................ Note If you press th[...]

2 16 Menu Setting Method Each item of the menu list ( ☞ P .18, 19) can be set by the following method. 2,4 1,3,5 6 Menu Setting Method 2 Menu Setting Main Menu Setting 1 Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer. The main menu opens. 2 Press the 3 or 2 button to move to the item to be set. 3 Press the MENU/SET button. Moves to the[...]

2 17 2,4, 6 8 1,3, 5,7 Sub Menu Setting 1 Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer . The main menu opens. 2 Press the 3 or 2 button on the setting screen of the main menu, and select the “ ◊ SUB MENU ” . 3 Press the MENU/SET button. The sub menu opens. 4 Press the 3 or 2 button to move to the item to be set. 5 Press the MENU/[...]

2 18 Main Menu Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1secomd or longer . Menu List .................................................................................................................................................... Notes • If you press the ST OP button or the REC button, during a menu setup operation, the recorder will stop and [...]

2 19 P .16 P .14 P .59 P .58 P .60 P .61 P .64 P .68 P. 111 .................................................................................................................................................... Notes • If you press the STOP button or the REC button, during a sub menu setup operation, the recorder will stop and apply the items that [...]

20 3 Recording The recorder provides five folders, A , B , C , D and E , and each message recorded in a folder is saved as a Digital Speech Standard (DSS) file or a Windows Media Audio (WMA) file. These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder A might be used to store private information, while [...]

21 3 Recording functions Pause Press the REC button while recording. ➥ “ REC P AUSE ” will flash on the display. • The recorder will time out after 2 hours when left in “ REC P AUSE ” . Resume Recording Press the REC button again. ➥ Recording will resume at the point of interruption. Notes • T o ensure recording from the beginning, [...]

22 3 3 1,2,4 5 .................................................................................................................................................... Note When a meeting and lecture is to be recorded clearly , set other than LP mode to record. Recording Modes (REC MODE) The recording mode can be chosen from Stereo HQ (stereo high qual[...]

23 3 1,3,5 6 2,4 Using the V ariable Control V oice Actuator (VCV A) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built-in V ariable Control Voice Actuator (VCV A) starts recording automatically , and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level. The VCV A feature extend recording time and conser[...]

24 3 7 Using the V ariable Control V oice Actuator (VCV A) Using the V ariable Control V oice Actuator (VCV A) .................................................................................................................................................... Notes • The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone [...]

25 3 2,4 1,3,5 6 .................................................................................................................................................... Note When the speakers voice is to be recorded clearly , set to dictation mode and move the built-in stereo microphone close to the speaker ’ s mouth (5 to 10 cm) and record. Microph[...]

26 3 The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded. Connect as follows by the device to be used. Recording with External Microphone Connect the external microphone to the microphone jack of the recorder . When the external microphone is connected to the microphone jack of the recorder , the built-in microp[...]

27 3 .................................................................................................................................................... Notes • The input level cannot be adjusted on this recorder . When you connect the recorder to an external device, execute a test recording and adjust the output level of the external device. ?[...]

28 3 T imer Recording (TIMER REC) T imer recording is the function to execute a recording at a set time. Timer Recording (TIMER REC) 2,4 3,5 1 1 Press the FOLDER button to select the folder in which the recording will be saved. 2 Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer . The main menu opens ( ☞ P .16,18). 3 Press the 3 or 2 butt[...]

29 3 Timer Recording (TIMER REC) 6 6 Press the MENU/SET button. Start time setting will begin. 7 Start time setting. 1 Press the 3 button or 2 button to set the hour. 2 Press the MENU/SET button to accept the hour . 3 Press the 3 button or 2 button to set the minute. 4 Press the MENU/SET button to apply the minute setting and it will move to the en[...]

30 3 Timer Recording (TIMER REC) 9 Recording mode setting. 1 Press the 3 button or 2 button to set the recording mode. 2 Press the MENU/SET button to accept the recording mode. When accepting the recording mode, if the remaining memory is insufficient for the reserved time, “ MEMORY FULL, CONTINUE? ” will be displayed. Press the 3 or 2 button t[...]

31 3 12 12 Press the STOP button to close the main menu. ................................................................................................ Notes • If the recorder is in use at the preset start time, the timer recording will start directly after stopping the recorder. • T imer recording will start even the recorder is put to HOLD.[...]

32 3 Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder . After recording is started, you can hear the sound being recorded through the earphone. If the earphone is connected, no sound will come from the speaker . ....................................................................................................... Notes • Recording level cann[...]

33 4 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose folder . 2 Press the FF or REW button to choose the file that you want to play . If you keep pressing the FF or REW button in stop mode, the recorder continuously skips to the beginnings of files. 3 Press the PLA Y button to start playback. The record/play indicator lamp glows green. a Current playback time [...]

34 4 Playing Playing Save Function of the Playback End Position When the STOP button is pressed during playback and it stops in the middle of the file, the stop position is memorized automatically . Even when it moves to other files with the FF or REW button, playback can be resumed from the place which was interrupted previously and returns to the[...]

35 4 Playing Playback functions Fast Playback Slow Playback Cue (CUE) Review Skipping to beginning of a file* 4 Fast forward* 6 rewind* 6 * 7 within a set time Operation Press the PLA Y button once while playing a file.* 1 ➥ The recorder plays at a set speed. The playback speed can be set from 0.5 to 2 times ( ☞ P .39). Hold the FF button while[...]

36 4 Playing * 1 The above-mentioned playback functions and the insertion of index mark ( ☞ P .56) are also enabled during fast/slow playback as well as normal playback. * 2 When pressing the FF or REW button continuously while stopped, the cue of the file start position and previous file end position( ☞ P .34) will be executed continuously (sk[...]

37 4 Playing Last File End When the following operation is executed and it reaches to the end of the last file during playback, “ END ” will be displayed and flashing for 5 seconds in the display . • Press the FF button (skip) • Press the FF button continuously (CUE) • Playback last file Operating the FF or REW button while “ END ” is[...]

38 4 An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening. When the earphone is used, the recorder speaker will be switched-off. Notes • T o avoid irritation to the ear , insert the earphone after turn down the volume level. • When you listen with the earphone during playback, do not raise the volume too much. It may cause[...]

39 4 Changing the Playback Speed (PLA Y SPEED) The playback speed of the file can be changed from within 0.5 to 2 times speed. Y ou have 2 options how to set the playback speed. Either during playback or through the menu. 1,3 2 Changing during playback 1 Press the PLA Y button during playback. The current playback speed to be changed will be flashi[...]

40 4 2,4 1,3,5 6 Changing the Playback Speed (PLA Y SPEED) Changing the Playback Speed (PLA Y SPEED) Changing from the menu 1 Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer . The main menu opens ( ☞ P .16,18). 2 Press the 3 or 2 button to choose “ PLA Y SPEED ” . 3 Press the MENU/SET button. The playback speed setup process begins.[...]

41 4 2,4 1,3,5 6 Continuous Playback (ALL PLA Y) This function allows you to listen to all your recordings of one folder in one go without any stop between the files. Continuous Playback (ALL PLA Y) 1 Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer . The main menu opens ( ☞ P .16,18). 2 Press the 3 or 2 button to choose “ ALL PLA Y ?[...]

42 4 2 1 Repeat Playback This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played. If the continuous playback function is used together , two or more files can be repeatedly replayed as long as they are in the same folder . Repeat Playback 1 Choose the file for Repeat Playback, and press the PLA Y button. File playback begins. 2 Pre[...]

43 4 3 Repeat Playback 3 Press the REPEA T button briefly again at the position you want Repeat Playback to end. The recorder repeatedly plays back the section between the start and the end positions until you cancel Repeat Playback. If continuous playback is set to ON ( ☞ P .41), the end position can be set to the extent of the last file in the [...]

44 4 1 Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer. The main menu opens ( ☞ P .16,18). 2 Press the 3 or 2 button to choose “ BACK SP ACE ” . 3 Press the MENU/SET button. The auto backspace review setup process begins. 4 Press the 3 or 2 button to choose from “ OFF ” , “ 1 SEC SKIP ” and “ 2 SEC SKIP ” . OFF: Continuo[...]

45 4 1 Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer . The main menu opens ( ☞ P .16,18). 2 Press the 3 or 2 button to choose “ SKIP SP ACE ” . 3 Press the MENU/SET button. The skip interval setup process begins. 4 Press the 3 or 2 button to set the skip interval. FILE SKIP: Skips from file to file. 10SEC, 30SEC, 1MIN, 5MIN, 10MIN[...]

46 4 Skip Interval Setting (SKIP SP ACE) 6 5 7 5 Press the MENU/SET button to complete the setup screen. 6 Press the STOP button to close the main menu. 7 Press the FF or REW button while the file is being replayed. Skip or reverse skip is executed for the set time and playback will start. ...........................................................[...]

47 4 1,2 Noise Cancel Function If recorded audio is difficult to understand because of noisy surroundings, adjust the Noise Cancel setting level. Noise will be reduced in the file when its played back for better sound quality. Noise Cancel Function 1 Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer while the file is playing. Displays curre[...]

48 4 3,5 2 4,6 1 Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre-set time. Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder . 2 Press the FF or REW button to choose the file to be played when the alarm sounds. 3 Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or lon[...]

49 4 7,9,1 1 8,10 12 Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) 7 Press the MENU/SET button to complete the setup screen. When you choose ON, the hour indicator flashes. When you choose OFF , the alarm indicator disappears and finishes with step 12. 8 Press the 3 or 2 button to set the hour . 9 Press the MENU/SET button to accept the hour . The minute indicat[...]

50 4 T o enable alarm sound only T o set an alarm without audio playback, set the alarm while an empty folder is selected. • Start setting from step 3 ( ☞ P .48) of “ Alarm Playback Function ” . • When alarm sound goes at the preset time, pressing any button stops the sound. Notes • The alarm playback function can be set for only one fi[...]

51 5 Erasing 1,4 2 3 Erasing Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be erased from a folder . 5 Other functions 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder . 2 Press the FF or REW button to choose the file you want to erase. a File to be erased 3 Press the ERASE button. “ CANCEL ” is flashing. 4 Press the 3 button to choose the “ ST [...]

52 5 Erasing { 5 5 Press the MENU/SET button while “ ST ART ” flashing. The display changes to “ FILE ERASE! ” and erasing will start. “ ERASE DONE ” is displayed when the file is erased. File numbers will be reassigned automatically . Erasing ..............................................................................................[...]

53 5 1,3 2 Erasing Erase All Files from a Folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files ( ☞ P .55). 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose the folder you want to erase all files. a Folder from which to erase files 2 Press the ERASE button for 3 seconds or longer . “ CANCEL ” is flashing. 3 Press the 3 button [...]

54 5 4 Press the MENU/SET button while “ ST ART ” flashing. The display changes to “ ALL ERASE! ” and erasing will start. “ ERASE DONE ” is displayed when the files are erased. Locked files are reassigned file numbers in ascending order. { 4 Erasing ........................................................................................[...]

55 5 3,5,7 2 4,6 8 1 Locking Files (LOCK) Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased. Locked files are not erased when you choose to erase all files from a folder ( ☞ P .53). Locking Files (LOCK) 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder . 2 Press the FF or REW button to choose the file you want to lock. 3 Press and hol[...]

56 5 1 2 4 Index Marks Index Marks Setting an Index Mark 1 Press the INDEX button during recording or playback to set an index mark. An index number appears on the display . Locating an Index Mark 2 Hold the FF or REW button while playing a file. The recorder stops for 1 second when it reaches the index mark. Clearing an Index Mark 3 Locate the ind[...]

57 5 Index Marks Notes • Up to 16 index marks can be set in a file. Attempting to set more index marks will cause “ INDEX FULL ” to appear on the display . • Index marks cannot be set or cleared in a locked file ( ☞ P .55). • In case of WMA files, index marks can only be placed in files recorded with Olympus recorders. • If the REW bu[...]

58 5 1,3 2,4 5 LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST) If you find it difficult to read the display information due to lighting, temperature, or other conditions, you can adjust the contrast using this function to easily see the LCD display (display contrast). Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels. LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST) 1 Press the [...]

59 5 1,3 2,4 5 Backlight (BACKLIGHT) The recorder display backlight is ON by default. The display will lit for about 10 seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed. The backlight feature can be turned of f from the menu. Backlight (BACKLIGHT) 1 Press the 3 or 2 button in the sub menu screen, and select the “ BACKLIGHT ” . See ☞ P .17 and[...]

60 5 1,3 2,4 5 System Sounds (BEEP) The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be turned of f. System Sounds (BEEP) 1 Press the 3 or 2 button in the sub menu screen, and select the “ BEEP ” . See ☞ P .17 and 19 regarding the sub menu. 2 Press the MENU/SET button. The system sound setup proces[...]

5 61 1 Press the 3 or 2 button in the sub menu screen, and select the “ FOLDER NAME ” . See ☞ P .17 and 19 regarding the sub menu. 2 Press the MENU/SET button. The folder name setup process begins. 3 Press the 3 or 2 button to choose the folder you want to name. 4 Press the MENU/SET button to accept the chosen folder . a Current character bei[...]

5 62 Recorder buttons that are used to input characters Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME) Button MENU/SET ▲ ▼ REW ERASE FF PLA Y Push Press once Press and hold Press once Press and hold Press once Press and hold Press once ---------- Press once Press and hold Press once Press and hold Action T o input the selected character and advance the i[...]

5 63 Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME) Action DICT . = MEETING = MEMO = NOTE = IDEA = TO DO = REMINDER = LECTURE = SCHEDULE = ARCHIVE TOP PRIORITY = PRIORITY = IMPOR TANT = CONFIDENTIAL = PRIVA TE = DON ’ T FORGET = THINGS TO DO = MESSAGE = CONVERSA TION = REPORT A = B = C = D = E = F = G = H = I = J = K = L = M = N = O = P = Q = R = S = T = U[...]

5 64 1 2 4 5 Assigning File Comments (COMMENT) Comments of up to 100 characters can be added to each recorded file. Comments and other file information such as date and time can help identify recordings without having to playback. Assigning File Comments (COMMENT) 1 Press the 3 or 2 button in the sub menu screen, and select the “ COMMENT ” . Se[...]

5 65 1 3 2 4 Moving Files Across Folders A recorded file can be transferred from one folder to another . The file is added at the end of existing files in the destination folder . Moving Files Across Folders 1 Choose the file you want to move and play it. 2 Press and hold the FOLDER button for 1 second or longer while the file is playing. “ MOVE?[...]

5 66 { { { { { { 1 LCD Display Information The LCD screen on the recorder can display 6 dif ferent format of information by pressing the DISPLA Y button. This help review and confirm different recorder settings and file information. LCD Display Information 1 File length Shows how long a file is. 2 Time stamp Shows the year , month, and date that th[...]

5 67 1 Recording level meter Displays the audio input level in graphics. The display of the audio input level is different depending on stereo recording or monaural recording. 2 Remaining memory bars Displays the remaining time available for recording in bar mode and count-down mode. 1 VCV A recording level meter Displays the audio input level and [...]

5 68 1 Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer . The main menu opens ( ☞ P .16, 18). 2 Press the 3 or 2 button to choose “ ◊ SUB MENU ” . 3 Press the MENU/SET button. The sub menu opens ( ☞ P .17, 19). 4 Press the 3 or 2 button to choose “ FORMA T ” . 5 Press the MENU/SET button. “ CANCEL ” is flashing. 6 Press t[...]

5 69 8 9 Formatting the Recorder (FORMA T) 8 Press the 3 button again to choose “ ST ART ” . “ ST ART ” is flashing. When the 2 button is pressed, it will return to the flashing display of “ CANCEL ” . 9 Press the MENU/SET button again. Formatting begins and an indicator flashes on the display . “ FORMA T DONE ” displays when format[...]

70 6 The DSS Player Software can be used to do the following: • Playback voice files on your PC and on the recorder when connected via USB. Download files from the recorder to the PC or upload files from the PC to the recorder . • If an upgrade (Option) to DSS Player Plus is executed, various additional functions can be utilized ( ☞ P .96). P[...]

71 6 Windows Macintosh Operating Environment Basic Operating Environment of DSS Player Operating Environment IBM PC/A T compatible PC Microsoft Windows Me/ 2000 Professional/XP Professional,Home Edition Intel Pentium II class 333 MHz processor or more (If recording to a hard disk directly with the WMA format, please use in the range of 500MHz or mo[...]

72 6 Windows 1 Insert DSS Player into the CD- ROM drive. The installation program will start automatically. Once the program starts, jump to step 4. If it does not, follow the procedures in steps 2 and 3. 2 Click the [start] button and select [Run]. 3 Enter “ D:setup.exe ” in the [Open] field and click [OK] . This is assuming the CD-ROM drive [...]

73 6 Installing Software Installing the Device Driver 11 Connect the recorder to your PC, referring to “ Connecting to Y our PC ” ( ☞ P .78). When you connect the recorder to your PC for the first time after installing DSS Player , the recorder ’ s driver will be installed automatically . If the driver is installed properly , DSS Player wil[...]

74 6 Macintosh 7 Completing setup. Installation has finished. Click [Quit]. 8 Register user information. T o use the DSS Player , it is necessary to register the user information at the time of initial startup. Open the [DSS Player] folder created at installation, and the user ’ s registration screen will be displayed, if the is double clicked. P[...]

75 6 Uninstalling Software 1 Exit DSS Player . 2 Select [Control Panel] from [start] menu. 3 Click [Add/Remove programs] in the control panel window . 4 A list of applications that have been installed is displayed. Select the software you would like to uninstall/remove. 5 Click [Change/Remove]. 6 Confirmation of Deleting the File. Click the [OK] bu[...]

76 6 Macintosh 1 Exit DSS Player . 2 Delete the Preferences File. Delete the [DSS Preference] file in the following location. Macintosh HD : Users : Library : Preferences 3 Delete the Executable File. Delete the [DSS Player] file in the location where you installed the file. 4 Delete the Help File. Delete the [ DSS Player Help] file in the followin[...]

77 6 .................................................................................................................................................... Note For more information on menus and operations, refer to Online Help. Y ou will be able to use Online Help after DSS Player is installed. Using Online Help T o open Online Help, you have the fo[...]

78 6 Connecting to Y our PC Connecting to your PC using the USB cable 1 Release the HOLD switch. 2 Connect the USB connection cable to the USB port or the USB hub of the PC. 3 Confirm that the recorder has stopped, and connect the USB cable to the connection port on the bottom of the recorder . Please connect the USB connection cable mark to match [...]

79 6 Windows 1 Notes • When connecting this recorder with the PC and utilize DSS Player , in the menu setting of this recorder set the USB class ( ☞ P .1 1 1) to the “ MASS STORAGE ” class. If connected by “ AUDIO CLASS ” , this recorder will not be recognized as a removable disk drive. • Be sure to use the attached dedicated cable fo[...]

80 6 Connecting to Y our PC Notes • NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed. • When the recorder is connected to a PC, the power will be supplied from the USB cable. • Refer to the user ’ s manual for your PC regarding the USB port or USB hub on your PC. • Be s[...]

81 6 Place the recorder on the cradle 1 Connect the USB connection cable to the USB port or the USB hub of the PC. 2 Connect the USB connection cable to the cradle. Connect the mark of the USB connection cable facing up to match the mark of the cradle connection port. 3 Make sure that the recorder is in the Stop mode, and place it in the cradle. ?[...]

82 6 Remove the recorder from the cradle Follow step 1 in “ Disconnecting from Y our PC ” ( ☞ P .79). T o prevent damage or loss of the data, confirm that the recording/playback indicator lamp of this recorder is not on, and remove this recorder and USB connection cable from the cradle. ........................................................[...]

83 6 By connecting the recorder to your PC, you can automatically start the application. Disabling automatic start 1 Right click on the of the taskbar on the lower right of the screen, and select [Setting]. The application which enables setting will be displayed by dialog. 2 Click the of the [DSS Player V ersion 6]. The check mark on [DSS Player V [...]

84 6 Macintosh .................................................................................................................................................... Note The Mac version DSS Player has no automatic start function. T o start, open the “ DSS Player ” folder created upon installation and double-click the icon. When it starts for the[...]

85 6 3 2 1 3 4 4 2 1 Window Names (DSS Player) Window Names (DSS Player) 1 Play Control Bar Control buttons to play and stop voice files. 2 Dictation Folder Window Will display the directory structure of the DSS, WMA, WA VE (W indows only) and AIFF (Macintosh only)-format files stored on your PC ’ s hard disk. 3 Device Manager Window W ill displa[...]

86 7 7 Managing Files on Y our PC 1 2 Download V oice Files from the Recorder There are 3 download options to transfer voice files from the recorder to the PC: • Download Selected Files Download one or several voice files to your PC. • Download Folders Download all the voice files in one folder . • Download All Click the icon and download all[...]

87 7 3 3 Download the voice file. (Windows) From the [Download] menu, click [Download Selected Files]. (Macintosh) From the [T ools] menu, click [Download Selected Files]. 4 Download complete. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp on the recorder is flashing. Disconnecting the USB cable when the recorder lamp is flash[...]

88 7 Play a V oice File 1 Select the folder . Select the folder that contains the voice file you would like to play . 2 Select the voice file. Select the voice file to play from the Voice File List Box. 3 Play the voice file. Click the (play) button of the Play Control Bar . Play a V oice File Other playback control such as Rewind, Fast Forward, St[...]

89 7 DSS Player has a feature to enable you to upload DSS-format voice files from your PC to the recorder. Upload V oice Files to the Recorder 1 Select the folder . Select the folder that contains the voice file to upload from the Dictation Folder window . 2 Select the voice file. Select the voice file to upload from the V oice File List Box. 3 Sel[...]

90 7 5 Upload complete. Once the transmission screen closes and the record/play indicator lamp on the recorder is OFF , upload is completed. Y ou can also drag and drop files from the Voice File List Box to the Device Manager window . Upload V oice Files to the Recorder ...............................................................................[...]

91 7 .................................................................................................................................................... Note NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed. 2 1 Audio files are stored in the Message folder on the hard disk. If y[...]

92 7 Changing a folder name in the V oice Folder window (Windows) Y ou can change a folder name using the [Rename Folder] command from the [Edit] menu. A folder name can be up to 20 characters long and cannot use /:*?"<>|. (Macintosh) Choose the [Rename Folder] command from the [File] menu. Changing a folder name in the Device window ([...]

93 7 .................................................................................................................................................... Note NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed. Editing a T emplate Y ou can edit folder name and file comment template[...]

94 7 Windows Macintosh If this recorder is connected by USB, it can function as a USB speaker . If the recorder is used as a USB speaker , audio output can be done through the recorder , without audio output from the speaker attached to the computer . Select the [Select Audio Output] from the [T ools] in the menu bar , and change the output destina[...]

95 7 If this recorder is connected by USB, it can function as a USB microphone. Also, if an upgrade ( ☞ P .96) is executed to the DSS Player Plus, voice recognition software or other applications using this recorder as a microphone, voice can be input to a computer . Windows 2000, Me Select [Control Panel] = [(Sound and) Multimedia] = [Audio] tab[...]

96 8 Upgrade Function The “ DSS Player ” enables upgrades (Options) to the “ DSS Player Plus ” which is equipped with more functions. In addition to the DSS Player functions, voice recognition using voice recognition software, joining of files, sharing of files and the menu setting of this recorder can be utilized. Purchase and Upgrade T o [...]

97 8 3 Select [Upgrade to DSS Player Plus] from the [Help] menu. The “ Upgrade to DSS Player Plus ” dialog will be displayed. 4 In the [Upgrade to DSS Player Plus] dialog, enter the license number of your purchase, and click the [OK] button. When starting the application next time, DSS Player will be upgraded to DSS Player Plus. Upgrading to DS[...]

98 8 IBM Corp. • IBM ViaV oice Pro USB Edition 10 ScanSoft, Inc • Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8 Please inquire to the Olympus Service Center regarding the situation for software to be released hereafter ( ☞ P .1 19). Also, when you use such software in combination with this recorder , please confirm the software operation with the user ’ s com[...]

99 8 1 Connect the recorder to your PC, and start the DSS Player Plus. 2 Change the recorder to [ AUDIO CLASS ]. Follow the procedure in P .1 1 1 to change the recorder to AUDIO CLASS. 3 Click the [start] button, select [All Programs], then select [IBM ViaV oice V oiceCenter]. When the DSS Player Plus and IBM ’ s voice recognition software “ Vi[...]

100 8 Using V oice Recognition Software 7 Select a sound card. When the [Selecting a Sound Card] window appears, select [USB Audio Device] for [Input] and follow the instructions on screen. (Select [Microphone Control (DVR)] for W indows XP .) 8 Proceed with the AUDIO Setup according to the instruction on screen. During audio setup, enrollment, ple[...]

101 8 When the DSS Player Plus and ScanSoft ’ s “ Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8 ” are used together, create the user in “ Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8 ” in advance. It is necessary to execute the training. By executing the training, the features of your voice will be registered, and the rate of recognition will improve. Please advance the sett[...]

102 8 Using V oice Recognition Software 5 Recording T raining T ext. Follow the instructions on the screen, and record the training text to this recorder . At this time, record with any one of, “ STEREO HQ ” , “ STEREO SP ” , “ HQ ” and “ SP ” for the recording mode, and “ DICT ATION ” for the microphone sensitivity . Please ref[...]

103 8 DSS Player Plus can easily access ViaV oice and Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8 from the menu, and it enables text conversion of the file in the V oice File List Box. 1 Select the folder . From the Dictation Folder Window, select the folder in which the file to be converted to text is stored. 2 Select the voice file. From the V oice File List Box,[...]

104 8 Using V oice Recognition Software When Dragon NaturallySpeaking is Selected The [Open User] dialog will be displayed, and select the user created in procedure 3 on P .101, then click the [Open] button. The [T ranscription Options] dialog will be displayed, and select the option according to the purpose, then click the [T ranscribe] button. Th[...]

105 8 Notes on Recording For V oice Recognition When recording voice to be processed with voice recognition, set up your DSS recorder as follows to improve recognition accuracy . • Set the microphone sensitivity to “ DICTA TION ” ( ☞ P .25). • Set the recording mode other than “ LP ” mode ( ☞ P .22). • Set the V ariable Control V [...]

106 8 Joining Files In DSS Player Plus, designated multiple voice files can be joined and one voice file can be created. 1 Select the folder . From the Dictation Folder Window , select the folder which contains the files to be joined. 2 Select the voice files . From the V oice File List Box , select more than one file to be joined. 3 Select [Join] [...]

107 8 4 Set the order of files. After joined, the playback order of the files can be changed. Select a file, and move the file to its appropriate position in the order using the [Up] and [Down] buttons. 5 Input File Names. The file name is created automatically after joining and also, it enables input optionally . 6 Press the [Join] button. The res[...]

108 8 Splitting Files One designated voice file can be split into the two files in DSS Player Plus. 1 Select the folder . Select the folder containing the file to be split from the Dictation Folder Window . 2 Select the voice files. Select one file to split from the Voice File List Box. 3 Select [Split] from the [Edit ] menu or press the button. Th[...]

109 8 4 Set the split position. Press the button to playback the file, and press the button in the position to be divided. Also, the playback slider position in the time axis shows the current playback position, and also shows the split position (slide the playback slider to the right or left, which enables moving to the position to be split). 5 In[...]

110 8 Menu Setting of this Recorder The menu setting of this recorder can be changed in the “ Configure recorder menu ” screen in the computer . Menu Setting of this Recorder 1 Select [Configure recorder menu] from the [Download] menu. The “ Configure recorder menu ” dialog will be displayed. 2 Execute Menu Setting. Click the radio button t[...]

111 9 Changing the USB Class (USB CLASS) Changing the USB Class (USB CLASS) When using this recorder as a USB microphone or USB speaker in the voice recognition software or other applications, it is necessary to set the USB class of this recorder to “ AUDIO CLASS ” . By using the USB microphone function, it enables enroll (= voice learning) ope[...]

112 10 Using as External Memory of the Computer With the recorder connected to your PC, you can download data from the memory to your PC and upload data stored on your PC to the memory . Example: Copying Data from PC to Recorder using Explorer or Finder Using as External Memory of the Computer 10 Other Practical Use Methods 1 Start Windows. 2 Conne[...]

113 11 Alarm Message List Alarm Message List Meaning Low battery power Erase-locked Index full File not supporting index Folder full Maximum number T oo many characters input File not supporting comment Error in the internal memory Action Replace with new batteries ( ☞ P .1 1). Unlock the file ( ☞ P .55). Erase index marks that are no longer re[...]

114 11 Alarm Message List Action This is a malfunction, so go to the store where you purchased the recorder or an Olympus service station for repair. Erase unnecessary files ( ☞ P .51). Reset by selecting “ YES ” or “ NO ” ( ☞ P .30). If “ NO ” is selected, reset again after erasing the unnecessary file and securing the required rem[...]

115 11 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting Symptom Nothing appears on the display Won ’ t start Unable to record No playback tone heard Does not reverse skip in the set skip interval Unable to erase Noise heard during playback Recording level too low Unable to set index marks Probable cause The batteries are not loaded properly . The batteries are [...]

116 11 T roubleshooting Symptom Cannot find the recorded voice The playback speed does not change Can not connect to the computer using the cradle Probable cause Wrong folder . The noise cancellation function is set at “ LOW ” or “ HIGH ” . The setting of the USB class is “ AUDIO CLASS ” . Action Switch to the right folder . Set the noi[...]

117 11 Accessories (optional) Accessories (optional) Stereo microphone: ME51S T o create stereo recordings in WMA format with clear sound and reduced noise. Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone: ME12 (Dictation microphone) Used to get crisp recordings of your own voice by reducing the effects of ambient noise. This is useful microphone and suits [...]

118 11 Specifications Recording format DSS (Digital Speech Standard) WMA (Windows Media Audio) Input level – 70 dBv Sampling frequency STEREO HQ mode: 44.1 kHz STEREO SP mode: 44.1 kHz HQ mode: 44.1 kHz SP mode: 12 kHz LP mode: 8 kHz Overall frequency response STEREO HQ mode: 100 to 17,000 Hz STEREO SP mode: 100 to 8,000 Hz HQ mode: 100 to 7,000 [...]

119 11 T echnical Assistance and Support The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only . ◆ T echnical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 ◆ User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada distec@olympus.com ◆ T echnical Hotline Number in Europe T oll free number 00800 6[...]

P2-BZ8069-01 AP0501 Das „ CE “ Zeichen best ä tigt die ü bereinstimmung mit den Europ ä ischen Bestimmungen f ü r Betriebssicherheit und Umweltschutz. Il marchio “ CE ” indica che questo prodotto è conforme alle norme della comunit à europea per quanto riguarda la sicurezza, la salute, l ’ ambiente e la protezione del consumatore. E[...]