DIRECTREC DR-1000 Dictation Kit INSTRUCTIONS EN INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing an Olympus DIRECTREC. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for future reference.
Main Features This product is equipped with the following features. ● New and improved microphone system reduces extraneous sounds such as wind or machine noise created while recording and thus enabling a higher quality of sound recording than ever before. ● New design and location of buttons enable single-handed control without ever having to visually check the placement of function buttons. Directrec fits easily into your hand providing effortless control coupled with superb dictation experience (☞P.4).
Table of Contents Introduction Identification of Parts ............................ 4 Minimum Requirement ......................... 5 Getting Ready Installing DSS Player Software ............ 6 Uninstalling DSS Player Software ........ 8 Using Online Help ................................. 9 Let’s Get Started Connection to Your PC ....................... 10 Running DSS Player ........................... 11 Window Names ................................... 12 Using the Remote Edit Window .........
Identification of Parts 1 3 4 6 9 0 $ 2 5 8 7 ! 1 Built-in microphone 2 Record/Play indicator light 3 PLAY button/STOP function 4 NEW button 5 A (Programmable) button 6 REW (Rewind) button 7 REC (Record)/STOP function 8 FF (Fast Forward) button 9 Left mouse button 0 Pointing device ! Right mouse button @ Built-in speaker # B (Programmable) button $ USB cable Tip on the pointing device Holding Directrec gently and using a thumb can control the pointer like a PC mouse.
Minimum Requirement Basic Minimum Requirement of DSS Player PC: IBM PC/AT compatible PC Operating System: Microsoft Windows Me/ 2000 Professional/ XP Professional, Home Edition CPU: Intel Pentium II class 333 MHz processor or faster (Processor 500 MHz or faster is recommended) RAM: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended) Hard drive space: 50 MB or more Drive: 2x or faster CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive Sound card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible sound card Browser:
Installing DSS Player Software Before you connect your Directrec to your PC, you must first install the DSS Player software. Make sure to exit all running applications, eject the floppy disk if you are using one, and logon as administrator if you are running Windows 2000/ XP (Professional only) on the network. 1 2 3 4 Insert Olympus DSS Player CD into the CD-ROM drive. The installation program will start automatically. Once the program starts, jump to step 4.
oftware 7 Select where to install DSS Player. This lets you specify the folder in which to install DSS Player. Click [Browse] to find the desired installation folder. To accept the default folder, click [Next]. Note If the installation folder does not exist, a confirmation dialog box opens to get your permission to create a folder for this purpose. Click [Yes]. 8 9 Select a program menu folder. You may change the program menu folder to another one, such as [Start Up].
Uninstalling DSS Player Software To uninstall any of the software components of the DSS player software installed on your PC, follow the steps below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Exit DSS Player. 7 When the [Maintenance Complete] screen is displayed, click [Finish] to complete uninstalling. Select [Control Panel] from [start] menu. Click [Add/Remove programs] in the control panel window. A list of applications that have been installed is displayed. Select the software you would like to uninstall/remove.
Using Online Help For information on the DSS Player usage and features, refer to the Online Help. To open Online Help, you have the following options. • Click the [start] button, select [All Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player], then click [Help]. • While DSS Player is running, choose [Contents] from the [Help] menu. • While DSS Player is running, press [F1] on the keyboard. Search by Contents 1 Once the Online Help screen appears, click the Contents tab.
Connection to Your PC Be sure to install the DSS Player software before connecting the Directrec to the PC. However, if you do connect the Directrec before or during the software installation, the “Add New Hardware Wizard” will appear. In this case, cancel the wizard by pressing the [Cancel] button in the wizard screen and then install or continue the installation of DSS Player software.
Running DSS Player By default, connecting the Directrec to your PC will start the application automatically. Disabling automatic start 1 2 Right click Device Detector icon in the System Tray in the lower right hand corner of the screen, and select [Setting]. The application which enables setting will be displayed by dialog. Click the of the [DSS Player Version 6]. The check mark on [DSS Player Version 6] disappears. For automatic start, select and click DSS Player to reinstate again.
Window Names Main Window(Windows XP) 1 2 4 3 *Main screen is displayed when DSS Player is started. Massage Tray 1 Playback Control Bar Provides the control buttons to play and stop dictation files. 2 Dictation Tree View Displays the directory structure of the DSS, WAVE -format files stored on your PC’s hard disk. Recordings made using Directrec will be saved as a file in the Message Tray ( ) in the Dictation Folder ( ). 3 Device Tree View Displays the directory structure of the Directrec.
Using the Remote Edit Window For enjoyable recording experience, use Directrec with the DSS Player software to record to your PC. The DSS Player can be configured to provide you with complete remote control over your recording session from the Directrec without the use of the PC mouse. Starting the [Remote Edit] window for the DSS Player main window 1 2 3 Ensure Directrec is properly connected to your PC and then start the DSS Player. DSS Player main window appears.
Using the Remote Edit Window Starting the [Remote Edit] window without opening the DSS Player main window With a push of a button on the Directrec, you can set your PC to open the [Remote Edit] window directly without entering the DSS Player main window. 1 2 From the DSS Player main window, click the [Tools] menu, select [Options...], then click the [Directrec] tab. Check [Start Remote Edit window automatically when Dictation Module is launched] and then click the [OK] button.
Direct Recording New Recording 1 From the DSS Player main window, click the [File] menu, then select [New File...], or click the icon. [Remote Edit] window appears. 2,3 2 Press the REC button on the Directrec or press the (Record) button in the [Remote Edit] window to start recording. The red record/play indicator light on Directrec will become lit. Point the microphone at the sound source. 3 Press the REC button on the Directrec or press the (Stop) button in the [Remote Edit] to stop recording.
Direct Recording Overwrite Recording You can overwrite a previous recording from any point within the file. Note that the overwritten recordings will be premanently erased. 1 2 2,3 Make sure you are at the starting point of the recording to be overwritten. Press the REC button on the Directrec or press the (Record) button in the [Remote Edit] window. The record/play indicator light on the Directrec will light up and Overwrite Recording will start.
Insert Recording Additional recording can be inserted into a previously recorded file. 1 2 3 3,4 Check ( )“Insert recording” box in the [Remote Edit] window. Make sure you are at the right position in the file where recording insert should take place. While playing the file, press the REC button on the Directrec or press the (Record) button in the [Remote Edit] window to start inserting an additional recording. The red record/play indicator light on Directrec will become lit.
Playback (Playing a Dictation File) 1 1,3 Press the PLAY button on the Directrec or press the (Play) button in the [Remote Edit] window to start playback. The green record/play indicator light on Directrec will become lit. 2 Adjust the volume slider in the [Remote Edit] window to the required level. The recording will be played through the Directrec speaker.
ation File) Playback functions Various functions are available with Directrec and the [Remote Edit] window to playback a recorded file. Directrec playback functions Operation Playback How to Cancel functions Fast Forward (FF) Press the FF button once while stopped. Rewind (REW) Press the REW button once while stopped. Cue (CUE) Hold the FF button while stopped or playing a file. Release the FF button. Review (REV) Hold the REW button while stopped or playing a file. Release the REW button.
Save Recording 2,3 1,4 1 To save the current recording, press the REC button on the Directrec or press the (Stop) button in the [Remote Edit] to stop recording. 2 Either press the NEW button on Directrec or click the icon on the toolbar in the [Remote Edit] window. [File Save] window will appear to save the data. 3 To save the file, either press the NEW button on the Directrec or click the [Save] button on the [Remote Edit] window. The recorded data will be saved.
Microphone Sensitivity Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. 1 Select from the “Sensitivity” box either “Dictation” or “Conference” in the [Remote Edit] window. Conference: The high-sensitivity mode suitable for recording the ambient sounds. Dictation: The low-sensitivity mode suitable for recording dictation. 1 ......................................................................................................................................
Index Marks Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide a quick and easy way of identifying important sections in the file. Setting an Index Mark 1 1 Either press the A button on icon on the Directrec, or click the toolbar in the [Remote Edit] window while recording or playing. Index Mark will now be set. icon will appear on the time axis bar in A the [Remote Edit] window. The index mark can also be set by selecting [New Index Mark] in the [Tools] menu.
Locating an Index Mark The icon on the time axis bar in the [Remote Edit] window indicates the position of the Index Mark. To jump to a marked position follow this procedure. 1 1 Either press FF or REW button on Directrec twice, or click the button on the [Remote Edit] window. The Playback slider will automatically jump to the Index Mark ( ) position.
Index Marks Clearing an Index Mark 1 2 Locate the index mark you want to clear. Click the icon on the toolbar in the [Remote Edit] window. Or, select the [Delete Index Mark] in the [Tools] menu. The index mark is erased. ...................................................................................................................................... Note • Index marks cannot be set or cleared in a locked file. Please see the Online Help for further details (☞P.9).
System Sounds The Directrec beeps to alert you to button operations. System sounds may be turned off. 1 Click the icon on the toolbar in the [Remote Edit] window. Or, select [Directrec Configuration Tool] in the [Tools] menu. The [Directrec Configuration Tool] dialog box will appear. 1 2 Select the [Customizing] tab and check the [Enable Beep Sound] box. 3 Click [Upload Settings]. The settings are now completed. With check: System sound is On. Without check: System sound is Off.
Directrec Default User ID to Directrec The Directrec User ID plays an essential part in the file naming process of new recordings. The default User ID is “DR1000”. In order to change the default user ID, follow the procedure below. 1 Click the icon on the toolbar in the [Remote Edit] window. Or, select the [Directrec Configuration Tool] in the [Tools] menu. The [Directrec Configuration Tool] dialog box will appear. 1 2 Input your user ID into the [User ID] box and click [Upload Settings].
Directrec Button Function Customization Using [Directrec Configuration Tool], Directrec button functions can be easily customized to suit individual user needs. Customizing Directrec Buttons 1 Select [Directrec Configuration Tool] in the [Tools] menu in the icon on the toolbar. [Remote Edit] window. Or, click the The [Directrec Configuration Tool] dialog box will appear. 1 2 Select the function to be assigned to each button and click [Upload Settings].
Directrec Button Function Customization List of Customizable buttons and Available Functions Functions available for settings List of customizable buttons Default settings REW REW REW, PLAY, FF, NEW, PLAY PLAY INDEX*1, PRIORITY*2, FF FF NEW NEW REC REC A Application (INDEX/DSS Player) B Application (EXIT) INSERT/OVERWRITE*3, DISABLE*4, Application...*5 *1: [INDEX] button function...To insert an index mark using the [Remote Edit] window. *2: [PRIORITY] button function...
n Programming Shortcut Keys (Registration) You can customize the functions of other applications to the Directrec buttons. This enables you to use the other application software easily while dictating with Directrec. The selected application shortcut keys can be programmed to Directrec Programmable (A,B) buttons by using [Directrec Configuration Tool]. By doing so, the Directrec buttons can be used to start the applications and command the functions.
Directrec Button Function Customization The default programmed shortcut keys are shown below. Button Assigned command B Application (Exit the Remote Edit window) Shift+FF Jump to the index mark Shift+NEW To turn up the volume Shift+A To turn down the volume Shift+PLAY PRIORITY Shift+REC Switching Insert/Overwrite Recording Only the programmable (A,B) buttons can be programmed. Programming of the NEW, REW or FF button is not possible.
n 3 Browse and Select the application executable and click [Open]. The application shortcut is now set. For example, if you select Microsoft Word “winword.exe” executable file, “winword” will be added to the [Directrec Configuration Tool] dialog box. 3 4 Select the tab added to the [Directrec Configuration Tool] dialog box and program the shortcut key to Directrec Programmable (A,B) buttons. The registered contents will be automatically saved as a template.
Troubleshooting For the latest information not included in the user manual, please refer to the Online Help (☞P.9). Symptom Unable to use Directrec controls No playback tone heard Probable cause DSS Player (included in the package) is not installed. The [Remote Edit] window in the DSS Player (included in the package) is not open. The sound volume in the [Remote Edit] window is set to 0. Action Install the DSS Player (☞P.6). Open the [Remote Edit] window first and then use Directrec.
Specifications Recording format: DSS (Digital Speech Standard) Input level: –70 dBv Overall frequency response: 100 to 15,000 Hz Maximum working output (5 V DC): 300 mW or more (8 Ω speaker) External dimensions: 157 x 49 x 27 mm (without protrusions) Weight: 200 g Cable legth: 2.5 m Plug shape: USB connector A type Technical Assistance And Support The following is contact information for technical support for Olympus Directrec and software only. ◆ Technical Hotline Number in the U.S.
For customers in North and South America Declaration of Conformity Model Number: Trade Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: DR-1000 DIRECTREC OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. 2 Corporate Center Drive, PO BOX 9058 Melville, NY 11747-9058, U.S.A. 800-622-6372 This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan. Tel. 03-3340-2111 Two Corporate Center Drive, PO BOX 9058 Melville, NY 11747-9058, U.S.A. Tel. 1-800-622-6372 (Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. 040-237730 (Letters) Postfach 10 49 08. 20034 Hamburg. Germany. 2-8 Honduras Street, London EC1Y 0TX, United Kingdom, Tel. 020-7253-2772 http://www.olympus.
