DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-50 DS-40 DS-30 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS 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 INDEX INDEX Table of Contents P.4 Safe and Proper Usage P.6 Getting Started P.9 About Recording P.23 About Playback P.41 Erase and other functions P.63 Display and Sound Functions P.82 Menu Setting P.91 Using the Recorder on Your PC P.96 Managing Files on Your PC P.109 DSS Player Expanded Functions P.120 DS-50 DS-50 Importing content for listening on the recorder P.135 Enjoy Audible Content P.146 Other Practical Use Methods P.155 Other Information P.
Table of Contents Introduction ............................................... 2 INDEX ...................................................... 3 Table of Contents ...................................... 4 Safe and Proper Usage ............................ 6 General Precautions ................................. 6 1 Getting Started Main Features .......................................... 9 Identification of Parts .............................. 10 Inserting Batteries ...................................
Table of Contents 7 Using the Recorder on Your PC Saving Files in Your PC .......................... 96 Using DSS Player Software .................... 98 Installing Software ................................ 100 Uninstalling Software ............................ 103 Using Online Help ................................. 104 Connecting to Your PC ......................... 105 Running DSS Player ............................. 107 Window Names (DSS Player) ..................
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.
General Precautions ● Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart). ● Keep the unit out of the reach of children. Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work. It is recommended to back up and save important content to other media such as a computer hard disk.
General Precautions AC Adapter Warning • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the AC adapter in any way. • Keep foreign objects including water, metal, or flammable substances from getting inside the product. • Do not moisten the AC adapter or touch it with a wet hand. • Do not use the AC adapter in the vicinity of flammable gas (including gasoline, benzine and lacquer thinner). In case • ... the internal parts of the AC adapter are exposed because it has been dropped or otherwise damaged: • ..
1 Getting Started Main Features ● A exclusive remote control (supplied with the DS-50 only) can be attached to the recorder to control recording and stop operations. (☞ P24) ● It uses a removable stereo microphone. (☞ P23) • The stereo microphone can be removed when it is not necessary during playback, offering excellent portability. • If the stereo microphone is removed and attached to the exclusive remote control, it can be used as a remotely controlled stereo microphone.
Main Features 1 Main Features ● This USB storage class support recorder can be utilized as external memory to read and save the data.(☞ P155) ● A Noise Cancel Function (☞P55) and a Voice Filter Function (☞P57) cut noise and enable clear audio playback. • By connecting the computer with the USB, pictures, text data, etc. can be saved, and utilized to carry data. ● Fast forward and rewind are possible at set intervals. (☞ P46) ● It uses a high-contrast monochrome LCD ● Comes with DSS Player software.
Identification of Parts 1 1 2 3 ! 4 e @ 5 # ) 6 & * ( $ = 7 % 8 - Identification of Parts 0 w q ^ 9 1 Exclusive stereo microphone (ME53S) 2 MIC (Microphone) / REMOTE jack 3 Built-in monaural microphone 4 REC (Record) button 5 STOP button 6 PLAY button 7 DISPLAY/Podcast button 8 POWER/HOLD switch 9 Strap hole 0 Record/Play indicator light (LED) ! Display (LCD panel) @ LIST/INDEX button # FOLDER/ button $ VOLUME (+) button % 9(Fast Forward) button ^ VOLUME (- ) button & 0(Rewind) button *
Identification of Parts Remote Controller (RS29 supplied with the DS-50 only) 1 Identification of Parts Recording and stop operations can be performed by connecting the remote controller to the recorder. The remote controller can also be used as a remote controlled stereo microphone by connecting it to the exclusive stereo microphone (ME53S).
Inserting Batteries 2 Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open. Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity. Close the battery cover completely by pressing to the direction A, then sliding to the direction B. Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow, and turn the power on. If the “hour” indicator flashes in the display, see “Setting Time/ Date (Time & Date)” (☞P17).
Inserting Batteries Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery 1 Inserting Batteries/Using the AC Adapter 14 Optional Ni-MH rechargeable batteries from Olympus can be used in the recorder. Use them with the BU-400 Olympus Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger (Europe only) (☞ P159). Using the AC Adapter Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus Model A321 or A322) into a household power outlet and connect the power plug to the recorder’s power connector (DC 3V).
Power Supply 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. Turning On the Power The display will turn on, and, after “System Check” appears, the power will be turned on. The resume function will bring the recorder back to the stop position in memory before power was turned off.
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. 1 Set the recorder to HOLD mode 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. .........................................................
Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) If you set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file. Setting the date and time beforehand enables easier file management. When you use the recorder for the first time after purchasing it, or turn the power on after having removed the batteries for one minute or longer to change them or for other purposes, the “Set Time & Date” message may appear.
Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) 3 3 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. The clock will start from the set date and time. Press the OK button according to the time signal. ........................................................................................................ Notes 1 Setting Time/Date • If you press the OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that point.
Notes on the Folders There are a total of eight folders in the recorder that are in a tree format. Under the “Root” folder are “Folder A” through “Folder E”, “Audible” and “Music” folders, and recorded or transferred language and music data from a computer can be saved as “files”. “Folder A” through “Folder E” are voice-recording folders, so choose one of these five folders when recording on this recorder.
Notes on the Folders Selecting the Folders and Files 1 List display The folders and files recorded in this recorder are displayed. File display Information of the selected file is displayed. Enters in playback standby mode. Notes on the Folders Upper (selected) folder Scroll bar (appears when the whole contents cannot be displayed) aUpper (selected) folder bName of the file Files with tag data Press the FOLDER button to switch folders Press the FOLDER button while the recorder is stopped.
Notes on the Folders How to select a folder and file You can select a desired folder and file even without using the Folder button or the Podcast button. + or - button: Moves the cursor Selecting “Folder A” folder Selecting “DS500001” file 9 or OK button: Opens the selected folder/file. If a folder or file is selected with the OK button, playback will begin. 0 button: Returns to the upper folder.
Notes on the Folders File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder. DS50 0001.WMA Extension 1 File number : A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder. Notes on the Folders 22 User ID : The name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. The default name on the Digital Voice Recorder is “DS-50” , “DS-40” or “DS-30” . The user ID can be modified with DSS Player (☞ P114).
2 About Recording Before recording This recorder offers a wide range of recording options by using the exclusive stereo microphone, built-in monaural microphone, and exclusive remote control (provided with the DS-50 only). Choose a recording method according to your need. Stereo recording using the exclusive stereo microphone Connect the exclusive stereo microphone to the recorder's MIC/REMOTE jack.
Before recording Use the remote control for operation Plug the exclusive remote control into the recorder's MIC/REMOTE jack to use the remote control to operate the recorder. Connect the exclusive remote control to the recorder's MIC/REMOTE jack. 2 ➥ Use the REC/STOP switch on the exclusive remote control to start Before recording and stop recording with the recorder's built-in microphone (☞ P25). ..........................................................................................................
Recording Before starting recording, select a folder between Folder A to Folder E.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. Newly recorded audio will be saved as the last file in the selected folder. 1 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder in which to make a recording. 2 Press the REC button to start recording.
Recording Notes 2 Recording • If you select a folder other than A through E and press the REC button, an “Illegal Folder” message will flash. Select a folder from A through E and start recording again. • To ensure recording from the beginning, start speaking after you see the red record/play indicator light on. • A beep will sound when remaining recording time reaches 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds while recording.
Recording Listening While Audio is Recorded If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder, you can hear the sound being recorded. The sound volume on the recording monitor can be adjusted by pressing the VOLUME (+) or VOLUME (–) button. Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder. ➥ After 2 Recording To EAR (earphone) jack recording has started, you can hear the sound being recorded through the earphone.
Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level. The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback to be more efficient.
Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator(VCVA) 8 Press the 9 or 0 button adjust the pause sound level. 7 8 When the sound volume is lower than the preset threshold sound level, recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately, and “Standby” flashes on the display. The record/play indicator light glows red when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different values. The higher the value, the more sensitive the recorder to sounds.
Recording Modes (Rec Mode) The recording mode can be chosen from ST XQ (stereo extra high quality sound recording), ST HQ (stereo high quality sound recording), HQ (high quality sound recording), SP (standard recording), and LP (long-term recording). 2 Recording Modes 1 2 3 4 5 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. 2 3 Press the OK or 9 button. 4 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. 5 “Rec Mode” will be displayed on the screen (☞ P91, 93).
Microphone Sensitivity Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. While the recorder is stopped or during recording, slide the Mic Sense switch and select a microphone sensitivity among “LECTURE”, “CONF”, and “DICT”. 2 Microphone Sensitivity Every time the setting is switched, it cycles through the display's microphone sensitivities. LECTURE( ): Highest recording sensitivity suitable for conferences with large crowds and recording audio at a distance or low volume.
Set the Low Cut Filter (LowCut Filter) The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more clearly. This function can reduce noise from air conditioners, projectors and other similar noises. 2 2 Set the Low Cut Filter 1 4 3 1 2 While the recorder is stopped or during recording, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. 3 4 Press the OK or 9 button. The menu opens (☞ P91,93). Press the + or – button to choose “LowCut Filter”.
Set the Low Cut Filter (LowCut Filter) 5 5 6 If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the menu. 2 Press the STOP button to close the menu. Set the Low Cut Filter 6 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. If it returns to the menu screen during recording, press the 0 button to close the menu screen.
Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded. Connect as follows by the device to be used. To MIC (microphone) jack 2 Recording with External Microphone Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices Connect an external microphone to the MIC jack of the recorder or the exclusive remote control connected to the recorder.
Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices To MIC (microphone) jack Recording the Sound of Other Devices with This Recorder ME To audio input terminal of other devices EAR To audio output terminal of other devices Recording the Sound of This Recorder with Other Devices The sound of this recorder can be recorded to other devices when connected to the audio input terminal (microphone jack) of other devices and the earphone jack of this recorder, with the connecting cord (optional KA333) for dub
Timer Recording (Timer Rec) Timer recording is the function to execute a recording at a set time. You can program up to three desired settings (Preset 1-3) (“On/Off”, “Day”, “Time”, “Rec Mode”, “Folder”, and “Mic Sense”). 1 2 2 The menu opens (☞ P91,93). Timer Recording 1 4 3,5 6 7 36 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press the + or “Timer Rec”. – button to choose Press the OK or 9 button. The timer recording setup process begins.
Timer Recording (Timer Rec) “On/Off” setting 1 2 1 Press the + or – button to choose between “On” and “Off”. On: Setting will be applied. Off: Setting will not be applied. 2 Press the OK button to exit “On/Off” selection. 2 1 2 1 Press the + or – button to choose from “Only once”, “Everyday”, and “Every week”. Only once: Records only once at the specified time. Everyday: Records every day at the specified time. Every week: Make a recording at a set time on a specified day of the week.
Timer Recording (Timer Rec) “Rec Mode” setting 1 2 2 Regardless of the regular Rec mode (☞P30), timer recording will start in a set recording mode. 1 Press the + or – button to select a recording mode. 2 Press the OK button to exit “Rec Mode” selection. Timer Recording “Folder” setting 1 2 1 Press the + or – button to select the folder in which the recording will be saved. 2 Press the OK button to exit “Folder” selection.
Timer Recording (Timer Rec) 8 1 1 Press the + or – button to choose “Finish”. 2 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. Programmed settings will be applied and the screen will return to the preset number selection menu. If the On/Off setting is set and (Timer indicator) will to On, appear on the display. If you press the 0 button without pressing the OK button, all settings will be canceled and it will return to the preset number selection menu.
Timer Recording (Timer Rec) Notes 2 Timer Recording 40 • If the recorder is in use at the preset start time, the timer recording will start directly after stopping the recorder. • Even if the power if turned off or the recorder is put on Hold, timer recording will start at a specified time. • If three timer recordings have the same starting times, “Preset 1” has the highest priority and “Preset 3” has the lowest.
3 About Playback Playing The recorder can play back WMA and MP3 format files. To play back a file recorded with other machines, you need to transfer (copy) it from a computer (☞P112). Files saved in the Audible folder can play back in the Audible mode. For operation methods in the Audible mode, see P153. 1 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. 3 List display 2 2 Playing Every time the FOLDER button is pressed, it cycles through folders and the List display will appear (☞P20).
Playing 3 3 4 Press the PLAY or OK button to start playback. The record/play indicator light glows green. For files created using machines other than this recorder, the file format will appear on the display. ....MP3 files ....WMA files Playing a Play position bar indicator b Current playback time c File name d File format indicator 3 4 Press the + or – button to select the proper sound volume. The display shows the volume level. You can choose between 0 and 30.
Playing Forwarding Press and hold the 9 button while the recorder is stopped. ➥ If you release the button, it will stop. Press the PLAY or OK button to start playing back from where it was stopped. a File length • If there is an index mark or temp mark (☞P66) in the middle of the file, the recorder will stop at that location. 3 Playing Press and hold the 9 button while playing a file. ➥ When you release the 9 button the recorder will resume normal playback.
Playing Locating the Beginning of the File Press the 9 button during playback, slow playback, or fast playback. ➥ The next file is cued and playback starts at the previously set speed. 3 Press the 0 button during playback, slow playback, or fast playback. ➥ The file being played is cued and playback starts at the previously set speed.* Playing Press the 0 button 2 times during playback, slow playback or fast playback. ➥ The previous file is cued and playback starts at the previously set speed.
Playing Playback Through Earphone 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 • When you listen with the earphone during playback, do not raise the volume too much. It may cause hearing impairment and decrease in hearing ability.
Set Skip Space (Skip Space) This function enables you to skip (forward) or reverse skip (rewind) a file being played for a set period. This function is convenient for quickly skipping to another playback position or repeatedly playing back short phrases. 1 2 While the recorder is stopped or during playback, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens (☞ P91,93). 3 1 Set Skip Space 4 2 Press the + or “Skip Space”. 3 4 Press the OK or 9 button.
Set Skip Space (Skip Space) + – 6 Press the space. 7 7 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. 8 8 Press the STOP button to close the menu. 9 Press the 9 or 0 button while the file is being replayed. 6 button to select F. Skip: File Skip/10Sec/30Sec/1Min/5Min/ 10Min R. Skip: File Skip/1Sec/2Sec/3Sec/4Sec/ 5Sec/10Sec/30Min/1Min/5Min/10Min If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the menu.
Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed) The playback speed of the file can be changed between 0.5 and 1.5 times speed in increments of 0.125. Change the speed according to need such as listening to meeting content at a fast speed or reviewing spots that you couldn't catch in a language lesson at a slow speed. The tone will be automatically adjusted digitally without changing the voice so it sounds natural. Change playback speed 1 3 Changing the Playback Speed 1 Press the PLAY button during playback.
Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed) 2 3 5 3 4 Press the OK or 9 button. 5 6 Press the OK or 9 button. 6 The playback speed setup process begins. Press the + or – button to choose between “S. Play” and “F. Play”. Start setting each of “S. Play” and “F. Play”. Press the + or – button to set the playback speed. S. Play: x0.5, x0.625, x0.75, x0.875 F. Play: x1.125, x1.25, x1.375, x1.
Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed) 8 8 Press the STOP button to close the menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu screen. As in Regular Play mode, you can stop playback, cue a file, or insert an index mark (☞P66) in F. Play and S. qPlay modes as well. 3 Changing the Playback Speed 50 ..................................................................................................................................................
Select Play Mode (Play Mode) There are six play modes. You can choose whether to play by file or folder, or all files stored in the recorder. 1 2 While the recorder is stopped or during playback, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens (☞ P91,93). 1 4 Press the + or “Play Mode”. – button to choose 3 Press the OK or 9 button. 4 Press the + or – button to select a desired play mode. Start setting a play mode.
Select Play Mode (Play Mode) 6 3 5 5 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. 6 Press the STOP button to close the menu. If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the menu. Select Play Mode If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu screen. An icon will appear on the display according to the setting. b Selected play mode ..................................................................................
How to begin segment repeat playback This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played. 1 1 Choose a file that contains a segment you want to play back repeatedly, and press the PLAY or OK button. File playback begins. Press the button at the point you want to start segment repeat playback. “ 2 3 End?” will flash on the display.
How to begin segment repeat playback Å@ Cancel the Segment Repeat Playback Function Press the OK button. ➥ Pressing the OK button will release segment repeat playback and stop playback. 3 How to begin segment repeat playback 54 Press the STOP button. ➥ Pressing the STOP button will release segment repeat playback and stop playback. Press the 9 button. ➥ Pressing the 9 button will release segment repeat playback and fast forward and cue to the beginning of the next file. Press the 0 button.
Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel) 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 it’s played back for better sound quality. 1 2 While the recorder is stopped or during playback, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens (☞ P91,93). 4 2 Press the + or – button to choose “Noise Cancel”. 3 4 Press the OK or 9 button. 5 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen.
Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel) 6 6 Press the STOP button to close the menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu screen. The will appear on the display. a Noise Cancel indicator 3 Noise Cancel Function 56 ..................................................................................................................................................
Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter) The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low and high frequency tones during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback. 1 2 While the recorder is stopped or during playback, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens (☞ P91,93). 4 2 Press the + or “Voice Filter”. 3 4 Press the OK or 9 button. 5 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. 3 5 – button to choose The voice filter setup process begins.
Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter) 6 6 Press the STOP button to close the menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu screen. If it is set to “On”, will appear on the display. a Voice Filter indicator 3 Set the Voice Filter 58 .................................................................................................................................................. Note • Voice Filter is not available while Noise Cancel is set.
Alarm Playback Function (Alarm) The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre-set time. You can program up to three desired settings (Preset 1-3) (“On/Off”, “Day”, “Start Time”,“Volume”, “Alarm” and “Playback File”). 1 2 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens (☞ P91,93). 1 3,5 6 7 2 3 4 Press the OK or 9 button. 5 6 7 The alarm playback setup process begins. Press the + or preset number.
Alarm Playback Function (Alarm) “On/Off” setting 1 2 1 Press the + or – button to choose between “On” and “Off”. On: Setting will be applied. Off: Setting will not be applied. 2 Press the OK button to exit “On/Off” selection. 3 “Day” setting Alarm Playback Function 1 2 1 Press the + or – button to choose from “Only once”, “Everyday”, and “Every week”. Only once: Alarm Playback will be performed only once at the specified time.
Alarm Playback Function (Alarm) 1 “Volume” setting 1 Press the + or 2 – button to adjust the volume. 2 Press the OK button to exit “Volume” selection. Press the PLAY button to check the volume. “Alarm” setting 1 2 Press the OK button to exit “Alarm” selection. Press the PLAY button to check the alarm sound. “Playback File” setting 1 2 1 Press the + or – button to choose from “No File Play”, “File Select”. No File Play: Sounds alarm only. File Select: Plays back a selected file after the alarm.
Alarm Playback Function (Alarm) 8 1 3 Alarm Playback Function 2 Completing the setting. 1 Press the + or – button to choose “Finish”. 2 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. Programmed settings will be applied and the screen will return to the preset number selection menu. If the On/Off setting is set and (Alarm indicator) will to On, appear on the display.
4 Erase and other functions Erasing Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be erased from a folder. 1 4 5 2 3 4 Press the + or – button to choose the file you want to erase. 5 Press the OK button. Every time the FOLDER button is pressed, it cycles through folders and the List display will appear (☞P20). 4 Erasing 2 3 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. Press the ERASE button. The “Cancel” indicator flashes. Press the “Erase”.
Erasing Erase All Files from a Folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously. The locked files (☞ P.68) and the files set to read-only on the PC will not be erased. 1 4 Erasing 2 3 4 1 2 Press the FOLDER button to select the folder in which you want to erase all files. 3 Press the Erase”. 4 Press the OK button. Press the ERASE button twice. The “Cancel” indicator flashes. + button to choose “All The display changes to “All Erase!” and erasing will start.
Erasing Notes • An erased file cannot be restored. • The locked files and the files that are set to read-only will not be erased (☞ P.68). • If an action is not selected within eight seconds on the “Cancel”, “Erase”, or “All Erase” screens, the recorder will return to stop status. • It may take over 10 seconds to complete erasing. Never turn the power off or remove batteries during this time because data may be corrupted.
Index Marks and Temp Marks If index marks and temp marks are placed, you can quickly find a location you want to listen to in fast forward and fast rewind (☞P43) and when cuing a file (☞P44). Index marks cannot be placed on files created on machines other than Olympus IC recorders, but temp marks can be placed instead to temporarily remember desired locations.
Index Marks and Temp Marks Clearing an Index Mark or a Temp Mark Follow the procedures below to erase index or temp marks. 1 Locate the index or temp mark you want to clear. 2 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to select an index or temp mark to erase. 3 Press the ERASE button while the index or temp number appears for approximately 2 seconds on the display. 3 The index or temp mark is erased. Index or temp numbers after the erased index or temp number will automatically move up.
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 (☞ P64). 1 2 4 Locking Files 4 3 6 5 68 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. 2 3 4 Press the + or – button to choose the file you want to lock. 5 6 Press the OK or 9 button. Press the hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens (☞ P91,93). Press the “Lock”.
Locking Files (Lock) 8 7 7 8 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. Press the STOP button to close the menu. a Erase lock indicator If a file is locked, a lock indicator appears in the file list screen to conveniently distinguish important files from others.
Changing Folder Names (Folder Name) You can change the folder names of Folder A to Folder E for audio recording into names preset in the template (such as “Meeting”, “To Do”, and “Memo”). You can also change folder names registered in the template with DSS Player (☞P116). 1 2 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( 1 4 Changing Folder Names 4 2 3 4 Press the + or “Folder Name”. – button to choose Press the OK or 9 button.
Changing Folder Names (Folder Name) 6 8 7 Press the OK button to change the folder name. 7 8 Press the STOP button to close the menu. If the 0 button is pressed, the screen goes back to Step 4 without changing the folder name. 4 Changing Folder Names 6 Press the + or – button to select the folder name in the template you want to change to.
Rearranging files (File Move) You can move a file in a folder to change the order of playback. First select the folder (file) for which you want to change the playback order. 4 1 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. 2 2 3 Press the hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. Press the OK or 9 button. 4 4 5 Press the OK button. 6 6 3 Rearranging files 5 72 The menu opens ( ☞ P91,93). Press the + or “File Move”. – button to choose Show files in the current folder in a list.
Rearranging files (File Move) 7 7 Press the + or – button to select the location to move it to. 9 8 Press the OK button. 9 Press the STOP button to close the menu. 4 Rearranging files 8 The file will be moved. If there are more files to move, repeat Steps 5 through 8. If the OK button is pressed for one second or longer, file order rearrangement will close and the recorder will return to the File Move screen.
Formatting the Recorder (Format) If you format the recorder, all files will be removed and all function settings will return to defaults except date and time settings. Transfer any important files to a computer before formatting the recorder. If the recorder is formatted, data for guidance (☞P87), alarm playback (☞P60), and starting/closing tune when the power is turned On/Off (☞P15) will also be erased and these features will not be available in the future.
Formatting the Recorder (Format) 5 Press the OK button. 6 Press the “Start”. 7 Press the OK button. After the “Data Will Be Cleared” message is on for two seconds, “Cancel” will turn on. { 5 4 7 Formatting the Recorder 6 + button again to choose Formatting begins and an indicator flashes on the display. { “Format Done” displays when formatting ends.
Formatting the Recorder (Format) Notes • Never turn the power off or remove batteries during formatting because data may be corrupted. It may take over 10 seconds to complete erasing. • Never format the recorder from a PC. • After formatting, recorded audio file names may start from 0001. • Once the recorder is formatted, the music files with DRM may not be transferred to the recorder again. • When the recorder is formatted, all the saved data, including locked files and read-only files, are erased.
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) operations of the voice recognition software. 1 2 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens (☞ P91,93).
Changing Power Save (Power Save) If the recorder is on and stops for 10 minutes or longer (default), the display shuts off and it goes into power save mode. You can set the time to enter power save from among “5 min”, “10 min”, “30 min”, “1 hour”, and “Off”. 1 2 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens (☞ P91,93). 1 4 Changing Power Save 78 4 3 2 3 4 Press the + or “Power Save”. – button to choose Press the OK or 9 button.
Changing External Input Setting (Ext. Input) This recorder is designed to recognize microphone jack conditions (including if a exclusive stereo microphone or a exclusive remote-control stereo microphone is plugged in) for proper recording according to recording mode. If another manufacturer's stereo external microphone is used, it may be incorrectly recognized as a monaural microphone. If that is the case, switch the external input setting to "Stereo" for recording.
Changing External Input Setting (Ext.Input) When a stereo recording is made using the monaural microphone or a monaural recording is made using the stereo microphone, the recording will be changed by using the “Ext. Input” setting described below.
Viewing system information (System Info.) You can check the recorder's information on the menu screen. 2 1 1 2 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The menu opens (☞ P91,93). Press the + or “System Info.”. – button to choose 3 4 4 Viewing system information “Capacity” “Model Name” will appear. Every time the + or – button is pressed, “Version” “Serial” and “Capacity” “Model Name” will appear alternately.
5 Display and Sound Functions LCD Display Information The LCD screen on the recorder can display 3 different format of information by pressing the DISPLAY button. This help review and confirm different recorder settings and file information. 1 1 Press the DISPLAY button. The LCD display views will switch every time the DISPLAY button is pressed in the File Display screen. While in stop or playback mode 5 When pressing Display, the recorder will cycle through 1 to 3.
LCD Display Information While in record mode While recording in VCVA mode Displays 1 and 2 alternately. Displays 1 and 2 alternately. 1 Remaining memory bars/recording time/ Recording level meter Display in the stereo recording mode Current elapsed recording time is displayed in incremental figures, whereas the remaining memory and audio input levels are displayed with graphic images.
Backlight (Backlight) The recorder display backlight is On by default. The display will remain lit for about 10 seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed. 1 2 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens (☞ P.91,93). 1 5 Backlight 4 2 3 4 3 84 6 5 5 6 Press the + or “Backlight”. – button to choose Press the OK or 9 button. The Backlight setup process begins. Press the + or – button to choose between “On” and “Off”.
LED (LED) You can set it so the Record/Play indicator light does not turn on. 1 2 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens (☞ P.91,93). 1 4 Press the “LED”. + or – button to choose Press the OK or 9 button. The LED setup process begins. Press the + or – button to choose between “On” and “Off”. 5 LED 3 2 3 4 On: LED light will be set. Off: LED light will be canceled. 6 5 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen.
LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels. 1 2 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens (☞ P91,93). 1 5 LCD Contrast Adjustment 86 4 2 3 4 3 6 5 5 6 Press the + or “Contrast”. – button to choose Press the OK or 9 button. The contrast setup process begins. Press the + or contrast level. – button to set the You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from 1 to 12.
Guidance (Voice Guide) This feature gives audio announcements of recorder operating conditions. Adjust the speed and the volume of guidance announcements. 1 2 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens (☞ P.91,93). 1 4 2 3 4 Press the + or “Voice Guide”. 5 Press the OK or 9 button to move to the respective setting. 5 Press the OK or 9 button. The voice guide setup process begins. Press the + or – button to select the item to set.
Guidance (Voice Guide) “On/Off” setting 1 2 1 Press the + or – button to choose between “On” and “Off”. On: Guidance will be provided. Off: Guidance will be canceled. 2 Press the OK button to exit “On/Off” selection. “Speed”setting 1 1 Press the + or – button to choose from “Fast”, “Normal”, and “Slow”. 5 Guidance 2 Fast: Announcements at 1.5 times as fast. Normal: Announcements at normal speed. Slow: Announcements at 0.75 times as fast. 2 Press the OK button to exit “Speed” selection.
Guidance (Voice Guide) 7 6 7 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the menu. Press the STOP button to close the menu. 6 .................................................................................................................................................. Note 5 Guidance • The starting tune/closing tune when the power is turned On/Off (☞P15) can be canceled if you set the guidance to Off.
System Sounds (Beep) The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be turned off. 1 2 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens (☞ P91,93). 1 5 System Sounds 90 + or – button to choose 2 3 4 Press the “Beep”. 6 5 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. 5 6 4 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The system sound setup process begins. Press the + or – button to choose between “On” and “Off”.
6 Menu Setting Menu Setting Method Items in menus are categorized by tabs, so select a tab first and move to a desired item to quickly set it. You can set each menu item as follows. 1 2 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens (☞ P93). Menu items can be set during a recording or playback (☞ P96). 2 Press the + or – button to move to the item to be set. 1 Press the 0 button for each item to move to a tab.
Menu Setting Method 3 Press the OK or 9 button. 3 4 Press the + or the setting. 6 5 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. 5 6 4 6 Menu Setting Method 92 Moves to the setting of the selected item. – button to change If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the menu. Press the STOP button to close the menu.
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Menu List 6 Menu List * * *“Play Mode” and “Skip Space” cannot be set in the Audible mode.
7 Using the Recorder on Your PC Saving Files in Your PC By being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following: • Playback voice files on your PC. Audio files recorded using the recorder can be played using the DSS Player software included on the provided CD-ROM or Windows Media Player (☞ P137). • 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.
Saving Files in Your PC ● Data can be written or uploaded to the recorder even though the attribute of the recorder drive is shown as Read-only by the operating system of the PC. ● As the noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug the earphone when you connect the recorder to a PC.
Using DSS Player Software Basic Operating Environment of DSS Player 7 Using DSS Player Software 98 PC: IBM PC/AT compatible PC Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/XP Professional,Home Edition CPU: 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 500 MHz or more) RAM: 128 MB or more (256MB or more is recommended) Hard drive space: 50 MB or more Drive: 2x or faster CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM
Using DSS Player Software Notes • The support service will not cover if your PC has been updated from Windows 95/98/Me to Windows 2000/XP. • Any failure on a self-modified PC will not be covered under the operational warranty.
Installing Software Before you connect the recorder to your PC and use it, you must first install the DSS player software from the included Software CD. Applications included with “DSS Player” • DSS Player: Recorded voice files can be downloaded to the PC for complete file management and playback solution. Be sure to confirm the following before installation: • Exit all running applications. • Eject the floppy disk if you are using one. • You need to log on as an Administrator.
Installing Software Installing DSS Player 5 6 Register user information. Enter your name, company name and serial number. For the serial number, see the label attached to the CD-ROM package provided with DSS Player. When entered, click [Next]. When the confirmation dialog appears, click [Yes]. Confirm your acceptance of the terms of the Licensing Agreement. You must accept the terms of the Licensing Agreement to install DSS Player. If you accept them, click [Yes].
Installing Software Installing the Device Driver 11 Connect the recorder to your PC, referring to “Connecting to Your PC” (☞ P105). 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 will start automatically. (For details about operation for DSS Player see pages from P.
Uninstalling Software To uninstall any of the software component of the DSS player software installed on your PC, follow the steps below. Exit DSS Player. 6 Confirmation of Deleting the File. 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. Click [Change/Remove].
Using 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 [Olympus DSS Player Help] menu. • While DSS Player is running, press [F1] on the keyboard. Search by Contents 7 1 2 3 Once the Online Help screen appears, click the Contents tab. Double-click the topic heading. icon of the desired The title of the topic is displayed.
Connecting to Your PC Be sure to finish installing DSS Player before connecting the recorder (☞ P100). Connecting to your PC using the USB cable 1 2 Turn the recorder's power ON. 3 Confirm that the recorder has stopped and connect a USB cable to the connection port on the side of recorder. Connect the USB connection cable to the USB port or the USB hub of the PC. When the recorder is connected and “My Computer” is opened, a removable disk drive is displayed.
Connecting to Your PC Disconnecting from Your PC 1 Click the on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click [Safely Remove Hardware]. The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used. 2 1 Disconnect the USB cable. 7 Connecting to Your PC 106 ..................................................................................................................................................
Running DSS Player 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]. 2 Click the The application which enables setting will be displayed by dialog. of the [DSS Player Version 7]. The check mark on [DSS Player Version 7] disappears. For automatic start, select and click DSS Player to reinstate again. 2 2 3 1 2 Start Windows.
Window Names (DSS Player) 1 2 4 3 7 Window Names (DSS Player) 108 *Main screen displayed when DSS Player is started 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, MP3, WAVE-format files stored on your PC’s hard disk. 3 Device Manager Window Will display the directory structure of the folders in the recorder. 4 Voice File List Box Will display the voice files in the folder selected in 2 and 3.
8 Managing Files on Your PC Download Voice Files from the Recorder • 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 the voice files stored in the recorder to your PC. The following is an explanation of “Download Selected Files”. For explanations of “Download Folders” and “Download All”, refer to Online Help. Download Selected Files 1 Select the folder.
Download Voice Files from the Recorder 3 Download Voice Files from the Recorder 8 Download the voice file. From the [Download] menu, click [Download Selected Files]. 3 4 Download complete. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator light on the recorder is flashing. Disconnecting the USB cable when the recorder lamp is flashing will result in data loss or corruption (☞ P106). .........................................................................................................
Play a Voice File 1 2 Select the folder. 3 Play the voice file. 1 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. Click the Control Bar. (play) button of the Play Play a Voice File 3 8 Other playback control such as Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Speed Control, Volume Control, Time Axis and Index Skip are available from the Play Control Bar.
Upload Voice Files to the Recorder DSS Player has a feature to enable you to upload files from your PC to the recorder. Upload Voice Files to the Recorder 1 Select the folder. 2 3 Select the voice file. 4 Upload the voice file. 8 112 Select the folder that contains the voice file to upload from the Dictation Folder window. Select the voice file to upload from the Voice File List Box. Select the folder to upload. From the [Download] menu select [Upload Files] or click the Upload icon.
Upload Voice Files to the Recorder 5 Upload complete. Once the transmission screen closes and the record/play indicator light on the recorder is OFF, upload is completed. .................................................................................................................................................. Notes • NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed.
Send Voice Files with E-mail Send Voice Files with E-mail/Changing User ID 8 Audio files are stored in the Message folder on the hard disk. If you want to send a voice file by attaching it to E-mail, select the file from the Message folder. The Message folder location can be found from the [Tools] menu, [Options], and then “Download folder” tab. The file can be replayed with DSS Player-Lite even though the recipient does not have DSS Player. Free DSS Player-Lite can be downloaded from Olympus homepage.
Changing a Folder Name You 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 \ /:*?"<>|. Changing a folder name in the Device window Right-click the folder name to change, select the [Rename Folder] and input the new folder name. Device Window folder names consist of a string of 12 or fewer single-byte alphanumeric characters. ..........................................................................................
Editing a Template Templates of folder name that have been registered on the recorder can be changed on the “Edit & Upload Templates” screen. Select [Edit & Upload Templates] from [Download] to open the [Edit and Upload Template] window. The maximum number of characters that can be entered is 8 characters for a folder name.
Copying Voice Guide Data If you format the recorder and erase data by mistake, you can copy the voice guide data from DSS Player to the recorder. 1 2 3 Make sure that the recorder's voice guide is set to “On”. 4 Copy voice guide data. Connect the recorder to a PC. For how to connect to a computer, see “Connecting to your PC using the USB cable” (☞ P.105). Start DSS Player. If the recorder does not have voice guide data, the [File Transfer] dialog will appear.
USB Microphone/USB Speaker It is possible to use the recorder as a USB microphone or speaker with the DSS Player, to insert/add/overwrite recordings onto voice files downloaded onto a computer, or to save new recordings directly onto a computer. In addition, it is also possible to operate the DSS Player using buttons on the recorder.
USB Microphone/USB Speaker Uses as a USB microphone When the recorder is used as a USB microphone, it can used to make recordings with the DSS Player, and can also be used to input data on a computer using voice recognition software or other applications. When using the recorder as a USB microphone, switch the recorder to the [Audio] mode in the [Audio Setup] described on the previous page, then perform the following setting.
9 Plus DSS Player Expanded Functions 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 Upgrade Function 9 To purchase “DSS Player Plus” and upgrading from “DSS Player” is operated in the following procedures.
Upgrade Function 3 Select [Upgrade to DSS Player Plus] from the [Help] menu. The “Upgrade to DSS Player Plus” dialog will be displayed. 3 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. Upgrade Function 4 9 Upgrading to DSS Player Plus When upgraded, the title of the main menu changes to [DSS Player Plus].
Plus Using Voice Recognition Software In conjunction with “ViaVoice” or “Dragon NaturallySpeaking”by Nuance Corp. Which are on the market, the files recorded in this recorder can be transferred to a computer and converted to text. Please see the instruction manual for the voice recognition software for details. The voice recognition software which is confirmed for use with this recorder is as follows. (As of September, 2006) Using Voice Recognition Software 9 122 Nuance Communications Inc.
Using Voice Recognition Software Voice Recognition in ViaVoice (Audio set up) When the DSS Player Plus and Nuance’s voice recognition software “ViaVoice” are used together, execute the setting in the following procedure to record the voice accurately, acquired from the built-in microphone or speaker. Change the recorder to [Audio Class]. Follow the procedure in P77 to change the recorder to Audio Class. Click the [start] button, select [All Programs], then select [IBM ViaVoice VoiceCenter].
Using Voice Recognition Software Using Voice Recognition Software 9 124 7 Select a sound card. 8 Proceed with the AUDIO Setup according to the instruction on screen. 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 Windows XP.) During audio setup, enrollment, please input voice data from the recorder.
Using Voice Recognition Software Voice Recognition in Dragon NaturallySpeaking (Training) When the DSS Player Plus and Nuance’s “Dragon NaturallySpeaking” are used together, create the user in “Dragon NaturallySpeaking” 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 setting according to the following procedures.
Using Voice Recognition Software 5 Using Voice Recognition Software 9 126 Recording Training Text. Follow the instructions on the screen, and record the training text to this recorder. At this time, record with any one of, “ST XQ”, “ST HQ”,“HQ” “SP” for the recording mode, and “DICT” for the microphone sensitivity. Please refer to “Notes on Recording For Voice Recognition”(☞ P129) for recording tips. After the recording is finished, click the [Next] button. 6 Transferring the Recorded Voice.
Using Voice Recognition Software Executing Voice Recognition DSS Player Plus can easily access ViaVoice and Dragon NaturallySpeaking from the menu, and it enables text conversion of the file in the Voice File List Box. 2 3 Select the voice file. 3 From the Dictation Folder Window, select the folder in which the folder to be converted to text is stored. From the Voice File List Box, select the file to be converted to text. Start of voice recognition.
Using Voice Recognition Software When Dragon NaturallySpeaking is Selected The [Open User] dialog will be displayed, and select the user created in procedure 3 on P125, then click the [Open] button. The [Transcription Options] dialog will be displayed, and select the option according to the purpose, then click the [Transcribe] button. Using Voice Recognition Software The text conversion will start.
Using Voice Recognition Software Notes on Recording For Voice Recognition When recording voice to be processed with voice recognition, set up your recorder as follows to improve recognition accuracy. The file recorded in the next condition, will be a low rate of recognition, which can not be used for voice recognition. • A conference or meeting where many voices are recorded. • Seminar or lecture where high-level ambient noise tends to be recorded.
Plus Joining Files In DSS Player Plus, designated multiple voice files can be joined and one voice file can be created. Joining Files 9 1 Select the folder. 2 Select the voice files. From the Dictation Folder Window, select the folder which contains the files to be joined. From the Voice File List Box, select more than one file to be joined. 1 3 2 Select [Join] from the [Edit] menu button. or press the The dialog to join files will be displayed, listing the files selected in step 2.
Joining Files 4 Set the order of files. 5 Input File Names. 6 Press the [Join] button. After joining, 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. The file name is created automatically after joining and also, it enables input optionally. 6 4 The resulting file is saved under the name specified in step 5, and stored in the selected folder. Joining Files 5 9 ..........................
Plus Splitting Files One designated voice file can be split into the two files in DSS Player Plus. 1 Select the folder. 2 Select the voice files. Select the folder containing the file to be split from the Dictation Folder Window. Select one file to split from the Voice File List Box. 1 Splitting Files 9 3 Select [Split] from the [Edit] menu or press the button. The setting dialog of the file to be split will be displayed.
Splitting Files Input file name (File name before splitting.) Output file name (File name after splitting.) Split position (Time axis) Playback / Stop button The display will Playback slider Shows the current playback position and split position. 4 Set the split position. Press the button to playback the file, and press the button in the position to be Splitting Files 6 change whenever the button is pressed. 9 divided.
Plus Menu Setting of this Recorder The menu setting of this recorder can be changed in the “Configure recorder menu” screen in the computer. 1 Menu Setting of this Recorder 9 Select [Configure recorder menu] from the [Download] menu. The “Configure recorder menu” dialog will be displayed. 1 2 Execute Menu Setting. 3 Press the [OK] button. Click the radio button to be changed, and input a check. The set contents will be transferred to this recorder.
10 Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder Import files using Windows Media Player • Copy music files and language content from CDs to a computer. ➥ Please see “Copying Music from CD” (☞ P138) for details. • Transfer copied music files and language content from the computer to the recorder. ➥ Please see “Transferring Music File to the Recorder”(☞ P139) for details.
Using Windows Media Player By using Windows Media Player, music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped) (☞ P138) and music files that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easily transferred to the recorder ( ☞ P139).
Window Names (Windows Media Player) Windows Media Player 10 Windows Media Player 9 ! 1 2 3 2 3 4 6 8 0 5 7 9 1 Features taskbar 2 Quick Access Panel button 3 Seek slider 4 Rewind button 5 Play button 6 Stop button 7 Previous button 8 Next button 9 Mute button 0 Volume slider ! Shuffle/Repeat button @ Fast Forward button @ ! 5 7 9 4 6 8 1 Features taskbar 2 Seek slider 3 Rewind button 4 Play button 5 Stop button 6 Previous button 7 Next button 8 Mute button 9 Volume slider 0 Fast Forward button ! Q
Copying Music from CD Copying Music from CD 10 1 Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive and start Windows Media Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click the [Rip] menu. 3 4 5 Click the [View Album Info]. 2 3 For Windows Media Player 9 From the Features taskbar, click the [Copy from CD] menu. If Internet connectivity is available, CD Windows Media Player 10 4 information is searched. 5 Put a check mark on the music file that you want to copy. 3 Click the [Rip Music].
Transferring Music File to the Recorder You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder. For how to copy the music files from the CD to your PC, see “Copying Music from CD” (☞ P138). Windows Media Player 10 Connect the recorder to a PC and start Windows Media Player. 6 2 4 From the Features taskbar, click the [Sync].
Transferring Music File to the Recorder 6 Click the [Start Sync]. The file is transferred to the recorder. The music file transferred to the recorder is displayed in Item on Device. Windows Media Player 9 Transferring Music File to the Recorder 1 2 3 10 From the Features taskbar, click the [Copy to CD or Device] menu. Select the play list to be transferred to the recorder and put the check marks on the music file that you want to transfer.
Transferring Music File to the Recorder 5 6 Select the destination folder. Please see “Folder” (☞ P.19) about the folder composition of this recorder. To transfer to “Root” folder To transfer to “Music” folder Select the “Music” folder. Creating the “Artist name” folder or “Album name” folder beforehand will make the file management easier (The folders can be created in up to 2 layers in the “Music” folder.) (☞ P.19).
Importing Podcast Content By registering favorite programs in DSS Player, you can download the latest broadcasting content automatically. Also the new content can be transferred onto the recorder simply by connecting it to a computer. Register a Podcast program Importing Podcast Content 10 1 2 3 Start DSS Player. Open a web browser and go to a Podcasting site. Drag and drop the icon to the Podcast registration icon. Drag the Podcast registration icon and drop it in the [Podcast] folder in DSS Player.
Importing Podcast Content Update a program By default, programs registered in DSS Player will be automatically updated. To change update intervals, go to [Tools] then [Options], and change them in the Options dialog's Podcast tab. See the Online Help for details (☞ P104). If you don't want to update programs automatically, you can update the using the following procedure. Select a program you want to update. 1 3 Importing Podcast Content 1 2 Select the [Podcast] folder.
Importing Podcast Content Download the Content By default, if new content is found when a program is updated, the latest content will be automatically downloaded. This setting can be changed by selecting [Tools] then [Options] and going to the Options dialog's Podcast tab. See the Online Help for details (☞ P104). If you want to download manually, The content can be downloaded with the procedure described below. 1 Importing Podcast Content 10 Select the [Podcast] folder.
Importing Podcast Content Transfer Content to the Rrecorder In the default setting, the content automatically transferred into the “Podcast” folder on the recorder when the recorder connects to a computer. This setting can be changed by selecting [Options] under [Extras], and by selecting the “Podcast” tab displayed on the Option dialog box. See the Online Help (☞ P104) for details. If you want to transfer content manually, follow the procedure below. Select the [Podcast] folder.
11 Enjoy Audible Content Loading Audible Content Use the AudibleManager to load Audible content onto the recorder. Playback, management, and transfer of Audible content to the recorder can be done using the AudibleManager. Installing AudibleManager When AudibleManager is not installed on a computer, install the AudibleManager according to the procedure described below. Loading Audible Content 11 146 1 Access one of Audible web sites from the web browser and download the AudibleManager.
Loading Audible Content 3 4 When the “Audible Manager License Agreement” is displayed, click the [I Accept] button. Installation starts. Wait until process has been completed. Once the installation has been completed AudibleManager starts up automatically. 3 Adding Device to AudibleManager 1 Select [Add New Device] in the [Devices] menu. 1 2 When the dialog box displays, verify the internet connection and click the [Yes] button.
Loading Audible Content 3 When the dialog box is displayed, check the name of the device in use (DS-30, DS40 or DS-50) and click the [OK] button. 3 Loading Audible Content 11 148 4 Installation starts. Wait until the process has been completed. Once the installation has been completed, AudibleManager restarts. Verify that the device in use has been added to the “Mobile Devices” menu. Purchasing Audible Content Audible content can be purchased from the Audible web site.
Transferring Audible Content Audible content can be transferred into the “Audible” folder on the recorder by following the procedure described below. 1 2 3 Connect the recorder to a computer. Select “Library” in the “Audible Folders” tree listing. A list of content stored in the “Library” displays on the right side. 3 4 When the "Activate Your Device” entry screen is displayed, enter the user name and password for Audible and click the [OK] button.
Transferring Audible Content 5 The transfer begins. Wait until the transfer of the content has been completed. When it has been completed, the transferred content is displayed in the contents listing of the device. Also, the transferred content is displayed in the Library. Transferring Audible Content 11 150 ..................................................................................................................................................
Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder Audible content that has been transferred into the “Audible” folder on the recorder from a computer can be enjoyed with an exclusive mode optimally suited for the operation of Audible content. Audible Mode File Display Screen in Audible Mode In the Audible mode, “Playback mode” (☞P51) becomes the “File” setting regardless of the menu settings and the recorder stops after playing back one file.
Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder Playback Position and Section In the Audible mode, the starting position can be moved easily by referring to the “Playback Position,” which is the positional information stored from previous stops for each file, and by referring to “Section” where the content distributor has preset the position. Playback Position Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder 11 152 The Playback Position (positional information) is stored in the “.
Enjoy Audible Content with Recorder Operating Recorder in Audible Mode The operating method on the recorder is different in the Audible mode when the “Audible” folder is selected, then while in the Normal mode. Forwarding Press and hold the 9 button while playing a file. ➥ When the button is released playback resumes from that position. • If the starting position of a section (☞ P152) and the playback position are in the middle of a file, the recorder stops at that position.
Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder File Skip and Section Skip Press the 9 button while the recorder is stopped. ➥ The recorder skips to a playback position or the starting position of a section, whichever is closer in the file, and stops. After a stop position, if there is no playback position, or a starting position of a section, the recorder will skip to a playback position in the next file and stop.
12 Other Practical Use Methods 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 Start Windows. Connecting the recorder to your PC. For the connection procedure, refer to “Connecting to Your PC using the USB cable” (☞ P105). Open the Explorer window. The product’s name is displayed. Copy the data.
13 Other Information Alarm Message List Message Battery Low Action Replace with new batteries (☞ P13). File Protected Tried to delete a locked file. Unlock the file. Index Full Index full Temp Full Tempmark full Illegal Folder Not an audiorecording folder. Folder full The file is full of index marks (maximum of 16 marks). The file is full of Tempmarks (maximum of 16 marks). Recording has been attempted with a folder other than “Folder A” through to “Folder E”.
Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Nothing appears The batteries are not loaded properly. on the display The batteries are dead. The power is off. The power is off. Won’t start The recorder is in HOLD mode. Unable to record No playback tone heard Unable to erase Noise heard during playback Unable to set index marks, tempmarks The VOLUME button is set to 0. The file is locked. The file is read-only. The recorder was shaken during recording.
Troubleshooting Symptom Troubleshooting 158 Action Wrong folder. The recorder does not start at the set time with “Timer Rec” or “Alarm” The clock has not been set properly. The Alarm, Starting tune and Closing tune, and guidance are not The data has been deleted by the formatting. Copy the data to the recorder using the DSS Player (☞P17). When copy the guidance data, the Alarm, Starting tune and Closing tune are also available.
Accessories (optional) Stereo microphone: ME53S This is a stereo microphone dedicated to the DS30, DS-40 and DS-50 models. Three types are available, the ME53SH which is the same color as the DS-30 model, the ME53SS which is the same color as the DS-40 model, and the ME53SA which is the same color as the DS-50 model. Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger set: BC400 (Europe only) BC400 comes with an Ni-MH rechargeable battery charger(BU-400) and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (BR401) as a pack.
Specifications Specifications 13 160 Recording format WMA (Windows Media Audio) Input level –70 dBv Sampling frequency STEREO XQ mode: 44.1 kHz STEREO HQ mode: 44.1 kHz HQ mode: 44.
Specifications/Technical Assistance and Support Clock accuracy Monthly deviance less than 120 seconds. * Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. * Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the conditions of use. Technical Assistance and Support The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only. ◆ Technical Hotline Number in the U.S.
Declaration of Conformity Model Number: Trade Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: DS-30/40/50 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. 1-888-553-4448 This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
P2-BZ8197-01 AP0611