DSS Player for Mac INSTRUCTIONS (Mac OS X)
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Contents Introduction System Requirements ............................... 4 Using This Book ............................................. 6 DSS Player for Mac Features ................... 5 Using Online Help .......................................... 6 Getting Ready Installing DSS Player for Mac .................. 8 Tips on Handling SmartMedia Uninstalling DSS Player for Mac ............ 10 Cards on a Personal Computer ............ 13 Connecting a Digital Voice Recorder ....
DSS Player for Mac INSTRUCTIONS System Requirements Operating system: Mac OS 10.1 PC: iMac, iBook, Power Mac G3/G4, PowerBook G3 Introduction Note The computer must support a standard USB port.
DSS Player for Mac Features -Allows speech recorded on a Digital Voice Recorder DS-150/DS-320 or DS-2000/DSsee P.16). Introduction 3000 to be stored and managed as audio files on a personal computer ( -Plays audio files ( see P.19). -Converts DSS files to AIFF files ( see P.26). -Sends audio files as e-mail attachments ( see P.24). Notes - This guide assumes that you are familiar with basic Mac OS operations.
DSS Player for Mac INSTRUCTIONS Using This Book This book contains basic operating instructions for the DSS Player for Mac software. For menu details and additional information, browse the Online Help system. Introduction Note Online Help is available for browsing after DSS Player for Mac is installed ( see P.8). Using Online Help To open Online Help, choose Dictation Window Help from the Help menu when DSS Player for Mac is running.
<> After opening Online Help, Type the keyword you are looking for. 3 Click the title of the topic you want to view. Introduction 1 2 1 Click "Ask." Search results are displayed. 2 An explanation of that topic is displayed.
DSS Player for Mac INSTRUCTIONS Installing DSS Player for Mac You need to install DSS Player for Mac on your computer to use the AS-100 Mac kit. Getting Ready 1 2 Mount the DSS Player for Mac CD-ROM in the computer's CD-ROM drive. 3 Confirm acceptance of License terms. You must accept the terms of the License to install DSS Player Pro for Mac. If you Double click the "DSS Player (Mac) Installer OSX" icon to launch the installer. The window shown at right will open. Click "Continue.
5 Completing setup. Installation has finished. Click either "Quit." To continue with the installation, click the Continue button.
DSS Player for Mac INSTRUCTIONS Uninstalling DSS Player for Mac Memo The process of removing software installed on your PC is called "uninstalling." Uninstall DSS Player Pro for Mac when it is no longer needed. Getting Ready 1 2 Double-click the Macintosh HD icon. A listing of the contents of the Macintosh HD is displayed.
Connecting a Digital Voice Recorder Connecting a Digital Voice Recorder DS-2000/DS-3000 Notes - Make sure DSS Player for Mac is installed ( see P.8) before connecting the USB connection cable to a Digital Voice Recorder DS-2000/DS-3000. leased before connecting the USB connection cable to the Digital Voice Recorder DS-2000/DS-3000. 1 Insert connector A of the accessory 2 Insert connector B of the accessory USB connection cable into the computer's USB port.
DSS Player for Mac INSTRUCTIONS Connecting a Digital Voice Recorder DS-150/DS-320 Notes - Make sure DSS Player for Mac is installed ( see P.8) before connecting a Getting Ready Digital Voice Recorder DS-150/DS-320. - Make sure that the Hold switch is released and the Digital Voice Recorder is stopped before connecting the USB connection cable to a Digital Voice Recorder DS-150/DS-320.
Tips on Handling SmartMedia Cards on a Personal Computer -Do not format SmartMedia memory cards on a personal computer. SmartMedia cards that have been formatted on a personal computer cannot be read or written by a Digital Voice Recorder DS-2000/DS-3000. Format SmartMedia memory cards using a Digital Voice Recorder DS-2000/DS-3000 or a CAMEDIA Olympus digital camera. DSS Player for Mac.
DSS Player for Mac INSTRUCTIONS Starting DSS Player for Mac To start DSS Player for Mac, follow these steps: Note It is assumed that DSS Player for Mac has been installed. For installation instructions, see Installing DSS Player Pro for Mac ( see P.8) 1 2 Start the PC. Connect a Digital Voice recorder. For cable connection instructions, see "Connecting a Digital Voice Recorder" ( see P.11, 12). Let’s Get Started Memo Complete the connection here also when using SmartMedia memory card adapters.
Description of Window Components DSS Player for Mac launches and displays a Main Window and a Play Control Window. << Main Window>> (1) (2) (1)Audio Folder Window Shows folders on the computer that contain DSS and AIFF files in a hierarchical view. (2)Device Window Shows folders on a Digital Voice Recorder DS-2000/DS-3000 or DS-150/DS-320 in a hierarchical view. (3)Audio File List Window Shows audio files stored in a folder selected from (1) or (2) above.
DSS Player for Mac INSTRUCTIONS Downloading Recorded Audio to a Computer Memo The process of transferring audio files to a computer from a Digital Voice Recorder DS-2000/DS-3000 or DS-150/DS-320 is called "downloading." DSS Player for Mac supports three modes of downloading audio files to a computer, as follows: -Download selected files Select one or more audio files and download them to a computer. Let’s Get Started -Download a folder Download all audio files in a folder to a computer.
Downloading Selected Files 1 Select a folder Select the file you want to download in the Device Window. In the figure at right, Folder A has been selected. 1 2 Select an audio file Select the audio file you want to download Let’s Get Started in the Audio File List Window. To download multiple files, select them while holding down the Shift key. In the figure below, two files have been selected.
DSS Player for Mac INSTRUCTIONS 3 4 Download the audio file Click "Download Selected Files" on the Tools menu. Complete the download The download is finished when the download-in-progress window disappears. Note Let’s Get Started Do not pull out the USB connection cable while a communication session is in progress. Memos - Audio files may take a long time to download depending on their size and the kind of computer used.
Playing an Audio File To play an audio file, follow these steps: 1 Select a folder Select the folder containing the audio file you want to play. In the figure below, folder A in the Audio Folder Window has been selected to specify an audio file. 2 Select an audio file Select the audio file you want to play in the Audio File List Window. In the figure below, the file DS200066.dss has been selected. Let’s Get Started 1 2 3 Play the audio file Click "Play" in the Play Control Window.
DSS Player for Mac INSTRUCTIONS Uploading an Audio File to a Digital Voice Recorder DS-2000/3000 DSS Player for Mac allows DSS audio files to be transferred from your computer to a Digital Voice Recorder DS-2000/DS-3000. Memo The process of transferring audio data from a computer to a Digital Voice Recorder DS-2000/DS-3000 is called "uploading." Note The DS-150/DS-320 does not support audio file uploading.
3 Select a destination folder 4 Transfer the audio file Choose "Upload" from the Tools menu or click Upload. A destination folder list window will open Select the destination folder. The audio file is transferred to the Digital Voice Recorder DS-2000/DS-3000. Memos - You can also select the audio file you want to transfer in the Audio File List Window and drag it to a Device Window folder with the mouse.
DSS Player for Mac INSTRUCTIONS Recording Directly to a Computer You can record audio files from a Digital Voice Recorder DS-2000/DS-3000 or DS150/DS-320 directly to a computer. With a Digital Voice Recorder DS-2000/DS-3000 or DS-150/DS-320 connected, choose the Record command from the Tools menu. 1 Set recording A recording setup window opens. Click "Save as." 1 Let’s Get Started 2 Set the recording destination and file name A save window opens.
3 Start recording Click "Start" in the recording setup window. Recording will start. Memo You can change the sound quality and sensitivity settings before recording. 3 Let’s Get Started 4 Stop recording Click "Stop" in the Record Window. 4 Note The DM-1 does not support this function.
DSS Player for Mac INSTRUCTIONS E-mailing Audio Files You can e-mail an audio file as an attachment. To attach an audio file to an e-mail message, follow these steps: For more details on e-mail attachments, refer to the instructions supplied with your e-mail software. 1 2 3 Start DSS Player for Mac. Start your e-mail software and create a new message. Attach the audio file.
Saving Audio Files to a Floppy Disk or Other Storage Media Choose the Export Files command from the File menu. Using this command, you can save audio files to a floppy disk or any other storage medium. Loading Audio Files from a Floppy Disk or Other Storage Media Choose the Import Files command from the File menu. Using this command, you can load audio files from a floppy disk or any other storage medium so you can play them using DSS Player for Mac.
DSS Player for Mac INSTRUCTIONS Converting File Formats Choose the Save As command from the File menu. When a DSS file is converted to an AIFF file, unique DSS information such as priority and index marking will be lost. Note AIFF files cannot be converted to DSS format. <> DSS Player for Mac supports two file formats: DSS and AIFF. -DSS format The format the Digital Voice Recorder DS-2000/DS-3000 uses to record audio files.
Modifying Digital Voice Recorder Date and Time Choose the Set Time&Date command from the Tools menu, or click the associated icon. Transfer the computer's date and time to the Digital Voice Recorder DS-2000/DS3000 or DS-150/DS-320 to modify the Digital Voice Recorder DS-2000/DS-3000 or DS-150/DS-320 date and time. Note The DM-1 does not support this function.
DSS Player for Mac INSTRUCTION Troubleshooting Before you request after-sale troubleshooting service, check the following points: Symptom Probable Causes Cannot install DSS Not enough hard disk space. Remedial Actions Free up enough disk space. Player for Mac DS-2000/DS-3000 Connection cable isn't connected prop- Reconnect the connecting cable. or DS-150/DS-320 erly. not recognized DSS Player for Mac is not installed. Install DSS Player for Mac. Hold switch set to the HOLD position.
After-Sale Service Information The following are for only technical questions and support about OLYMPUS DSS Player. ◎ Technical 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.
DSS Player for Mac INSTRUCTION Glossary Terms Definitions USB A personal computer port for connecting peripherals such as a DS-2000/DS-3000 or DS-150/DS-320. Upload To transfer an audio file from a computer to the DS-2000/DS3000. Install To set up software on a computer. Software must be installed on a computer before it can run. Import Stored audio files can be read from a floppy disk or hard disk so DSS Player for Mac can play and manipulate them.
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