DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-2500 INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH........................................1 FRANÇAIS ..................................... 65 ESPAÑOL..................................... 129 Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use.
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INDEX Table of contents P.4 Safe and proper usage P.5 Getting started P.8 1 Basic operations P.22 2 Advanced operations P.36 3 Managing files on your PC P.53 4 Other practical use methods P.59 5 Other information P.
Table of contents Introduction Table of contents ................................................4 Safe and proper usage ........................................5 Getting started Main features.....................................................8 Memory card ......................................................9 Identification of parts ......................................10 Display status indicators (LCD panel) ....................... 11 Power supply ...................................................
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. To protect yourself and others from personal injury or damage to property, it is essential that you always read the warnings and information provided.
Safe and proper usage • In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the recorder’s body may be lower than the environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when handling the recorder in cold temperatures. Handling the recorder f Warning: • Keep the recorder out of the reach of children and infants to prevent the following dangerous situation that could cause serious injury: 1 Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts.
Safe and proper usage • • • • • • • • Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If you notice anything unusual when using this product, such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor: 1 remove the battery immediately, taking care not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service. Do not expose the rechargeable batteries to water. Do not allow water to contact the terminals. Do not remove or damage the battery insulating sheet.
Getting started Main features 1 s s s s Main features s s s s s s s EN 8 Support type of memory: SD card (☞ P.9). Three programmable smart buttons F1, F2 and F3. Recording and storing voice in Digital Speech Standard Pro (DS2 format). Two recording modes, QP (Quality Playback) mode or SP (Standard Playback) mode (☞ P. 26). Overwrite Recording and Insert Recording (partial insertion) available (☞ P.24, P.25). Supports USB 2.0.
Memory card This recorder uses memory in the form of SD card memory. Check card information [Card Info.] Compatible cards Information such as the memory capacity and remaining memory for installed cards can be displayed on the recorder (☞ P.40). The recorder supports cards with memory capacity between 512 MB to 32 GB. Check the latest operating information on the Olympus homepage (http://www.olympus. com) when using cards other than the included card.
Identification of parts 0 ! @ 1 2 3 # 1 4 5 & Identification of parts $ 10 w - % ^ * ( ) 1 SD card slot 2 Built-in microphone 3 NEW button 4 REC button 5 REW button 6 FF button 7 STOP button 8 POWER/HOLD switch 9 ERASE button 0 EAR (Earphone) jack ! MIC (Microphone) jack @ Record indicator light # Display (LCD panel) EN 6 7 8 9 q = $ + (Volume) button % Fast Forward (9) button ^ PLAY/OK button & Smart button (F1,F2,F3) * Rewind (0) button ( – (Volume) button ) Built-in speaker - Battery cov
Identification of parts Display status indicators (LCD panel) 7 1 E QP DICT VCVA DS2500 Ni 025 / 030 9 00 M 10 S 0 F 15 H 22 M 30S DISPLY INDEX Display in the recording mode 1 Record mode indicator 2 Current folder 3 Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar) 4 Record indicator 5 Remaining recording time 6 Level meter indicator 7 Microphone sensitivity indicator 8 Current file number [ ] Author ID indicator [ õú] Battery indicator [ VCVA ] VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 1 025 / 03
Power supply Inserting batteries This recorder can be used with either Ni-MH rechargeable batteries or AAA alkaline batteries. 1 Power supply • When charging with the recorder, be sure to use the supplied Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (BR404). • The supplied rechargeable batteries are not fully charged. Before using the recorder or after long periods of disuse, it is recommended that you continuously charge them until full (☞ P.14, P.15).
Power supply Battery indicator The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power. Battery settings Select to match the battery you are using. 1 Replace the batteries and turn on the recorder (☞ P.12). 2 Press the + or − button to change the setting. Battery Ni-MH Alkaline BACK 1 Power supply Notes • Manganese batteries may not be used in this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended.
Power supply Charging by connecting to a computer via USB 4 Press the PLAY/OK button to start charging. You can charge the batteries by connecting to a PC’s USB port. When charging, be sure to correctly place the rechargeable batteries (supplied) into the recorder (☞ P.12). 1 Press OK to start charging Remote (Storage) Power supply Before connecting the USB cable, exit HOLD mode (☞ P.18). • Do not charge primary batteries such as alkaline or lithium batteries.
Power supply Connecting the USB-type AC adapter (optional) to charge It can be charged by connecting to the USB connecting AC adapter (A514) (optional). 3 While the recorder is in stop mode or turned off, connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the bottom of the recorder. • Before connecting the AC adapter, switch the USB connection setting to [AC Adapter] (☞ P.48). • Before connecting the USB cable, exit HOLD mode (☞ P.18). 4 Press the PLAY/OK button to start charging.
Power supply 1 Power supply Notes • Insert the supplied rechargeable battery and set [Battery] to [Ni-MH]. If [Battery] is set to [Alkaline], you cannot recharge (☞ P.13). • You cannot charge when [ø]*1 or [√]*2 blinks. Charge the batteries at a temperature in the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). *1 [ø]: When the surrounding temperature is low. *2 [√]: When the surrounding temperature is high.
Power supply Turning on/off the power Power Save Mode (Power Save) When the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum. Even if the power is turned off, existing data, mode settings, and clock settings will be maintained. When the recorder is ON but not in use for 10 minutes, by default, it will switch to power save mode automatically. To reactivate the recorder again, operate any button or the slide switch.
HOLD If you bring the POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD position, the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and switches will be disabled. This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket. Set the recorder to HOLD mode 1 HOLD Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD position. • After [Hold] appears on the display, the recorder is set to HOLD mode. Exit HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the A position.
Inserting and ejecting a SD card Inserting a SD card 1 Inserting and ejecting a SD card Insert the SD card fully into the card slot with the card facing the direction shown in the illustration below, until it clicks into place. • When inserting SD card into the SD card slot, the recorder message [Please Wait] will flash on the LCD display for a few seconds while validating the SD card. • Insert the card keeping it straight. Notes • The card stops with a click when it is inserted all the way.
Setting time and date [Time & Date] Setting the correct time and date on the recorder is very important since every file recorded on the recorder will have the time and date information as part of the file header. This will simplify the file management aspects later on. 1 Setting time and date The hour indicator will flash automatically when you load batteries before using the recorder for the first time, or after the recorder hasn’t been used for a long time.
Setting time and date [Time & Date] • You can choose the order of the year, month, day by pressing the F2([M]/[D]/[Y] or [D]/[M]/[Y] or [Y]/[M]/[D])* button while setting them. Example: October 14, 2012 10M 14D 2012Y (Initial setting) When the recorder’s POWER/HOLD switch is turned ON the [Time & Date] will be displayed for two seconds. If the time and date is not correct, set it using the procedure below. 1 Press the + or − button in the [Device Menu] screen, then select [Time & Date]. • Refer to P.
Basic operations Recording 2 Recording EN 22 The recorder has five folders, [A], [B], [C], [D], [E] and you can select a folder by pressing the F1 (FOLDER) button. 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 Folder [B] might be dedicated to holding business information. Up to 200 messages can be recorded per folder. By default, the Recording Mode is [QP].
Recording New recording 1 Create a new file to record in. 1 Press the NEW button to create a new file. 2 a b a Selected Author ID b New file number c Remaining recording time QP DICT DS2500 031 / 030 E F New File Remain 15 H 22 M 40 s c FOLDER 3 • The record indicator light glows orange and [ ] (Record indicator) appears on the display. Aim the microphone at the sound source. When you press the F1 (DISPLY) button during recording, you can change the LCD screen displays.
Recording Overwrite recording 2 You can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file. Note that the overwritten recordings will be erased. 1 Select and play the file you want to overwrite. 2 2 • Stop the playback at the point you want to start overwriting. 2 Press the REC button to start overwriting. Recording 3 • The record indicator light glows orange and [ ] (Record indicator) appears on the display.
Recording Insert recording 1 Additional recording can be inserted into previously recorded file. 1 Select and play the file you want to insert an additional recording into. PLAY/OK 2 2 While playing the file, press the F1 (INSERT) button to insert an additional recording. QP DICT VCVA DS2500 Ni 134 / 134 • [Insert Rec?] appears on the display. 00 H 00 M 10 s PLAY/OK Insert Rec? EXIT 2 3 Press the REC button to start inserting an additional recording.
Recording modes [Rec Mode] The recording mode can choose between [QP] (Quality Playback) and [SP] (Standard Playback). 3 Press the PLAY/OK button to complete the setting. • [Setting fixed] will light up on the display, and it will return to the [Record Menu] screen. • If you press the 0 or F1 (BACK) button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the [Record Menu] screen. • Pressing the F3 (EXIT) button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU.
Microphone sensitivity [Mic Sense] You can switch between two microphone sensitivities to meet recording needs: [Dictation] for oral dictation and [Conference] which is suited for situations like meetings and conferences with a small number of people. The setting status will appear on the display as [ CONF ] or [ DICT ]. 2 Press the + or – button to select [Conference] or [Dictation]. [Conference]: High-sensitivity mode that records sounds in all directions.
Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator [VCVA] The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) is a function that starts recording automatically when the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, and automatically pauses when the volume drops below the threshold. The VCVA feature allows you to conserve memory by automatically stopping recording in instances like long silent periods during meetings. When this is enabled, [ VCVA ] will appear on the display.
Recording monitor It is possible to monitor your recording by listening to the recording while recording is in progress. Insert the earphone plug into the earphone jack and use the + or – button to control the volume level. 2 Recording monitor +, − (Volume) button Note • Insert the plugs in to the end as shown in the illustration when inserting the earphone or external microphone.
Playback You can start playing a file at any point. 1 PLAY/OK 1 Select the file, then press the PLAY/OK button to start playback. • The [ display. 2 2 PLAY/OK QP DICT DS2500 101 / 133 ] (Play indicator) appears on the a 00 M 05 s 27 M 58s a Play indicator INSERT Playback 2 Press the + or – button to adjust the volume. 3 • The display shows the volume level. You can choose between [00] to [30]. b Volume level 3 Press the STOP button at any point you want to stop the playback.
Playback Playback functions Operation How to cancel Fast Forward (FF) Press the 9 or FF button once while stopped. Press the PLAY/OK or STOP button. Rewind (REW) Press the 0 or REW button once while stopped. Press the PLAY/OK or STOP button. Cue (CUE) Press and hold the 9 or FF button while stopped or playing a file. Release the button. Review (REV) Press and hold the 0 or REW button while stopped or playing a file. Release the button.
Erasing Erasing a file PLAY/OK 2 Erasing or deleting a file from any of the folder on the recorder is a very simple process. 1 Select the file you want to erase. 3 2 QP DICT DS2500 2 Press the ERASE button. Ni 029 / 031 Erase in Folder File Erase Cancel PLAY/OK Erasing EXIT 4 3 Press the + button to select [File Erase], then press the PLAY/OK button. Erase in Folder File Erase Cancel 4 Press the + button to select [Start], then press the PLAY/OK button.
Erasing Erasing all files in a folder PLAY/OK 2 All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously. 1 Select the file you want to erase. 2 Press the ERASE button. 3 QP DICT DS2500 Ni 029 / 030 Erase in Folder File Erase Cancel PLAY/OK 2 4 Erase in Folder File Erase Cancel Erasing EXIT 3 Press the + button to select [Erase in Folder], then press the PLAY/OK button. PLAY/OK 4 Press the + button to select [Start], then press the PLAY/OK button.
Erasing Partially erasing a file 2 3 You can erase a selected file in part. 1 Playback the file you would like to partially erase. 2 Press the ERASE button at the point to start erasing. 2 PLAY/OK Erasing • While playback continues, [Erase start] will appear on the display. • If you press the F2 ( ) button, playback will skip (F.Skip) to the end of the file and then stop. That will be set automatically as the ending point of the partial erase.
Erasing 4 Press the ERASE button to confirm erase. 4 • The display changes to [Partial erasing !] and erasing will start. QP DICT Ni DS2500 134 / 134 1 HPartial 20 M 35 s erasing ! When [Partial erase completed.] appears on the display, partial erase is complete. QP DICT DS2500 Ni 134 / 134 PLAY/OK Partial erase completed.
Advanced operations Selecting folders and files Changing file F1, F3 button 1 While the file is being displayed, press the 9 or 0 button. • This will change and display the file number order for files within the folder. PLAY/OK button +, − button 9, 0 button PLAY/OK 3 C a 001 / 010 Selecting folders and files 05 M 00s FOLDER Changing folders 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the F1 (FOLDER) button. • The folder list screen will be displayed.
Displaying file information [Information] The recorder can display a variety of information related to the current file. F2, F3 button PLAY/OK The following information will be displayed. [File Name]: File name. [Rec Time]: Time and date the file was recorded. [Author ID]: Display the Author ID of file. • Refer to P.36 regarding file selection.
Index marks Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback. Index marks are used to provide a quick and easy way to identify important or significant parts within the file. Locating an index mark 2 While playing back a file, press and hold the 9 or 0 button. • The recorder stops for 1 second when it reaches the index mark.
Menu list sMenu setting (While the recorder is stopped, press the F3 (MENU) button) Main menu Second layer Setting Ref.page [Off], [On] P.42 The file information is displayed. P.37 Rec Mode [QP], [SP] P.26 Mic Sense [Dictation], [Confeuyn.rence] P.27 VCVA [Off], [On] P.28 Backlight [On], [Off] P.43 Contrast Program contrast level [01]~[12] (Default is [06]). P.44 [On], [Off] P.45 [English], [Deutsch], [Français], [Español], [Italiano], [Русском] P.
Menu list Main menu Second layer Ref.page [On], [Off] P.47 Power Save [5 minutes], [10 minutes], [30 minutes], [1hour], [Off]. P.17 Time & Date In order of hour, minute, year, month and day. P.20 [Ni-MH], [Alkaline] P.13 Beep Devices Menu Setting 3 Battery Menu list USB Settings [USB Connect]: [PC], [AC Adapter], [Optional] [USB Class]: [Composite], [Storage] P.48 Reset Settings Returns the menu settings to their initial state. P.51 Format Initializes the card. P.50 Card Info.
Learning to use the menu To navigate through the different options in the menu, use the menu list flow chart (☞ P.39, P.40) and the following steps to modify or change any settings. 3 Press the PLAY/OK or 9 button. • Move to the setting of the selected menu items. 4 Press the + or – button to move to the menu item to be set. F1, F3 button PLAY/OK button +, − button 9, 0 button PLAY/OK Record Menu Rec Mode Mic Sense VCVA BACK EXIT • Move to the setting of the selected item.
Locking files [Lock] When a file is set to [Lock], [ ] will appear on the display, allowing you to prevent important files from accidental erase. Moreover, the file will not be erased even when all files within a folder are erased. 3 Press the + or – button to select [On] or [Off]. [On]: Locks the file and prevents it from being erased. [ ] appears on the display. [Off]: Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased.
Backlight [Backlight] When the display backlight is set to [On], the backlight will light up for about 10 seconds when a button is pressed. This is useful in that it allows you to check the display even in dark locations. 2 Press the + or – button to select [On] or [Off]. [On]: Backlight is enabled. [Off]: Backlight is disabled. Backlight On Off F1, F3 button BACK 1 Select [Backlight] at the [Display Menu] screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9 button. • Refer to P.41 regarding each menu item settings.
LCD contrast adjustment [Contrast] Display contrast can be adjusted from level [01] to [12]. 2 Press the + or – button to set the contrast level. • You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from [01] to [12]. Contrast + F1, F3 button PLAY/OK button +, − button 9, 0 button PLAY/OK 3 - BACK Level 06 EXIT LCD contrast adjustment 3 Press the PLAY/OK button to complete the setting. 1 Select [Contrast] at the [Display Menu] screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9 button. • Refer to P.
LED [LED] You can set it so the Record indicator light does not turn on. 2 Press the + or – button to select [On] or [Off]. [On]: LED light will be set. [Off]: LED light will be cancelled. LED (Record indicator light) F1, F3 button PLAY/OK 1 Select [LED] at the [Display Menu] screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9 button. • Refer to P.41 regarding each menu item settings. Display Menu Backlight Contrast LED Language 12 BACK 3 Press the PLAY/OK button to complete the setting.
Language [Language] You can select the display language for this recorder. The selectable language varies depending on the countries where the product was purchased. Language English BACK EXIT F1, F3 button 3 Press the PLAY/OK button to complete the setting. PLAY/OK button +, − button 9, 0 button PLAY/OK 3 Language 1 Select [Language] at the [Display Menu] screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9 button. • The displayed language is changed and will return to the [Display Menu] screen.
System sounds [Beep] When this is set to [On], the recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. 2 Press the + or – button to select [On] or [Off]. [On]: System sounds are enabled. [Off]: System sounds are disabled. F1, F3 button PLAY/OK button +, − button 9, 0 button PLAY/OK Beep On Off BACK EXIT 1 Select [Beep] at the [Device Menu] screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9 button. • Refer to P.41 regarding each menu item settings.
Changing the USB class [USB Settings] Besides setting to [PC] (Connect to PC to transfer files) or [AC Adapter] (Connect to AC adapter to recharge the battery), you can switch the USB class according to your usage. [USB Connect]: Setting for connecting to the PC. [USB Class]: Setting for USB class. 3 Press the PLAY/OK button. • If you select [USB Class], proceed to the operation of Step 6.
Changing the USB class [USB Settings] When [USB Class] is selected: 6 Press the + or − button to change the setting. USB Class Composite Storage BACK EXIT 7 Press the PLAY/OK button to complete the setting. 8 Press the F3 (EXIT) or 0 button to close the menu screen. 3 Changing the USB class [Composite]: Setting when connected to the PC and used as an external memory device, USB speaker or microphone. [Storage]: Recognized as an external memory device from the PC.
Formatting the card [Format] Cards that have been used in non-Olympus devices, or cards that are not recognized by the recorder, must be formatted before they can be used with the recorder. To familiarize yourself with the formatting process, read the steps below. In terms of formatting, only selected cards can be formatted, the recorder’s menu settings cannot be initialized. The initialization of menu items should be set up through DSS Player or the recorder’s [Reset Settings].
Formatting the card [Format] Initializing the recorder’s menu settings [Reset Settings] To return the recorder’s menu settings to their original status from the time of purchase (initial settings), perform the setting from [Reset Settings] in the [Device Menu], or perform the same operation by using DSS Player. Device Menu Power Save Time & Date Battery USB Settings Reset Settings Format 3 EXIT Notes • The time required to format cards differs depending on the capacity of cards.
Check system information [System info.] System information about the recorder like its [Model Name], [Version] and [Serial] can be displayed. In this recorder, you can check the card Information (☞ P.9) and file Information (☞ P.37). F1, F3 button 3 Check system information PLAY/OK button 9, 0 button PLAY/OK 1 Select [System info.] at the [Device Menu] screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9 button. • [Model Name] [Version] [Serial] will appear. • Refer to P.41 regarding each menu item settings.
Managing files on your PC DSS Player Software The DSS Player is a fully featured software tool that provides a simple to use but sophisticated method of managing your recordings. Some of the features of the DSS Player are: • Automatic startup of the application by connecting the device. • Automatic download of Dictation by connecting the device. • Voice recorder’s menu setting. • Direct recording and editing of existing Dictation through Voice recorder’s button.
Installing software Be sure to confirm the following before installation: • Exit all running applications. • Eject the floppy disk if you are using one. • If you are running Windows XP/Vista/7 or Mac OS X on the network, you need to log on as an Administrator. Windows For the Windows version, there is an installation method for individuals and one for administrators to install on multiple client PCs.
Uninstalling software Window 1 Exit DSS Player program. 2 Click the [start] button on the taskbar. 3 Select [Add/Remove programs] from the [Control Panel]. Using online help For information on the DSS Player usage and features, refer to the Online help. To start online Help: Windows • A list of installed applications is displayed. 1 Click the [start] button, then select [All Programs], [Olympus DSS Player Standard], [Dictation Module Help].
Connecting recorder to PC Connecting to your PC using the USB cable 1 Boot the PC. 2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC. 3 Connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the bottom of the recorder. • [Remote (Composite)] is displayed on the recorder if the USB cable is connected. Once you connect the recorder to your PC, the recorder will be powered through the USB cable. While PC connection, the SD card is recognized as the respective removable disk drive.
Connecting recorder to PC Disconnecting from your PC Windows 1 Click [ ] on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. • The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used. 2 Confirm that the record indicator light turns off before disconnecting the USB cable. 1 Move the icon of the recorder's drive displayed on desktop to trash box by drag and drop. 2 Disconnect the USB cable.
Running DSS Player Software By default, connecting the recorder to your PC, will start the application automatically. Windows Disabling automatic start: 1 Right-click the Device Detector in the System Tray in the lower right-hand corner of the screen, then select [Settings startup application]. 2 Click [DSS Player Standard]. • The check mark on [DSS Player Standard] disappears. 4 Running DSS Player Software EN 58 Manual start: 1 Click the [start] button, then select [All Programs].
Other practical use methods Using as external memory of the computer When the recorder is connected to your PC, it will be recognized on your PC as a removable drive. You can view and access the recorder card from My Computer and download data from the card to your PC using standard windows copy/move and delete commands. You can also upload data from the PC to the card in the recorder in the same way. Example: Copying Data from PC to Card Using Explorer or Finder 1 Connecting the recorder to your PC.
Other information Alarm message list Message Explanation Action [Battery Low] Battery power is getting low. Charge the batteries or replace with new batteries (☞ P.12, P.14, P.15). [File Protected] Attempt to delete a locked file. Unlock the file from the file menu (☞ P.42). [Index Full] The file is full of index marks (maximum of 32 marks). Erase index marks that are no longer required (☞ P.38). The folder is full of files (maximum of 200 files). Erase unnecessary files (☞ P.32).
Troubleshooting Symptom Nothing appears on the display Probable cause The batteries are not loaded properly. Verify polarity is correct (☞ P.12). The batteries are dead. Charge the batteries or replace with new batteries (☞ P.12, P.14, P.15). The recorder is in power off mode. Turn the power on (☞ P.17). Turn the power on (☞ P.17). The batteries are dead. Charge the batteries or replace with new batteries (☞ P.12, P.14, P.15). The card does not have enough memory.
Troubleshooting/Technical assistance and support Symptom Unable to set index marks Cannot recharge Probable cause Action The maximum number of index marks (32) has been reached. Erase unnecessary index marks (☞ P.38). The file is locked. Unlock the file from the file menu (☞ P.42). The SD card is locked. Unlock the SD card lock. [Battery] is set to [Alkaline]. When using the supplied rechargeable batteries, set the battery setting to [Ni-MH].
Accessories (optional) s Headset: E62, E102 Stereo headset for your PC. A helpful tool for PC based transcription. s Monaural binaural earphone: E20 s Noise-cancellation microphone: ME12 (Dictation microphone) Used to get crisp recordings of your own voice by reducing the effects of ambient noise. Recommended to improve the accuracy when using voice-recognition software. s External microphone: ME15 A lavalier omni-directional microphone that clips to clothing.
Specifications 4 Maximum headphone output: General points 4 Recording format: DS2 (Digital Speech Standard Pro) 4 Recording media: SD-card: 512 MB to 32 GB 4 Input level: - 70 dBv 4 Sampling frequency: [QP] mode: [SP] mode: 16 kHz 12 kHz 4 Overall frequency response: [QP] mode: [SP] mode: 200 Hz to 7,000 Hz 200 Hz to 5,000 Hz 4 Recording time (2 GB Card): [QP] mode: [SP] mode: 148 h. 303 h. 4 Guide to battery life The following values are strictly references.
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