DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-2300 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.
Table of Contents Table of Contents ................................................ 2 Safe and Proper Usage ....................................... 4 General Precautions ........................................... 4 1 Getting Started Main Features ...................................................... 6 xD-Picture Card ................................................... 8 Identification of Parts .......................................... 9 Inserting Batteries .............................................
6 Other Practical Use Methods 1 Using the Recorder as a Reader/Writer ........... 80 2 7 Other Information Alarm Message List ........................................... 81 Troubleshooting ................................................. 82 Accessories (optional) ....................................... 83 Specifications .................................................... 84 Technical Assistance and Support ....................
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.
● 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. Batteries Warning • Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled.
1 Getting Started 1 Main Features Main Features This product is equipped with the following features. ● Connect the USB connection cable to enable high speed data transfer to a computer. (☞ P.50) ● The “DSS Player” can be upgraded to a “DSS Player Plus”, which is equipped with a enhanced functionality (Option). (☞ P.65) • If a commercial voice recognition software is utilized, the recorded voice file can be converted to characters automatically.* (☞ P.67) ● Recording and storing voice in DSS format.
1 Main Features IBM, PC/AT, and ViaVoice are the trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, Macintosh, iMac, Mac, and PowerMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. CORTOLOGIC is a registered trademark of Ruwisch & Kollegen GmbH.
xD-Picture Card The xD-Picture Card is a removable recording media. 1 xD-Picture Card Compatible Cards The removable card can be used to store different kind of data. Since the card has larger memory capacity than a diskette, it can be used to transfer data between different PCs. The recorder supports cards with memory capacity between 16 to 512 MB. 1 Index area You can write down the card’s contents. 2 Contact area Comes into contact with the recorder’s signal read contacts.
Identification of Parts 1 2 3 4 * ^ 5 6 ( % $ 7 ) # 8 - @ Identification of Parts & 1 = 9 ! 0 q w 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ EAR (Earphone) jack MIC (Microphone) jack Built-in microphone NEW button HOLD switch REC (Record) button REW (Rewind) button FF (Fast Forward) button INDEX button FOLDER/MENU button Built-in speaker STOP button # PLAY button $ ERASE button % DISPLAY button ^ Display (LCD panel) & Record/Play indicator lamp * POWER (ON/OFF) switch ( VOLUME (+) button ) VOLUME (–) butt
Identification of Parts Display (LCD Panel) 1 Identification of Parts 1 9 8 7 2 3 4 6 5 1 Battery indicator 2 Folder 3 Current file number 4 Total number of recorded files in the folder 5 Character Information display 6 Erase lock indicator 7 Microphone sensitivity display 8 VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 9 Record mode indicator 10
Inserting Batteries 1 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. 1 Inserting Batteries 2 1 2 3 Replacing batteries The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power. ➜ 3 ➜ ➜ When appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. When the batteries are too weak, the recorder shuts down and “BATTERY LOW” appears on the display.
Turning ON the Recorder 1 Turning ON the Recorder/ Power Save Mode With the battery in the recorder and the card inserted properly, the recorder is ready to work. While the power switch on the back of the recorder is in the OFF position, none of the buttons or switch on the recorder will be active. Slide the power switch to the ON position to activate the recorder. Power Save Mode When the recorder is ON but not in use for 10 minutes, it will switch to power save mode automatically.
Setting Time/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 date and time information as part of the file header. This will simplify the file management aspects later on. REC button (Accepts a choice and moves on to the next item) DISPLAY button (Switching the data displayed.) FF/REW button (Alters a choice) 1 2 3 Set the hour. 1 Press the FF button or REW button to set the hour.
Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) REC button 1 • You can choose the order of the year, month, day by pressing the DISPLAY button while setting them. Example: March 14, 2005 3M 14D 2005Y (Initial setting) ↓ 14D 3M 2005Y ↓ 2005Y 3M 14D (Accepts a choice and moves on to the next item) Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) DISPLAY button (Switching the data displayed.) FF/REW button (Alters a choice) 4 5 Set the month. 1 Press the FF button or REW button to set the month. 2 Press the REC button to accept the month.
Changing the Time/Date The menu appears (☞ P.41). 2,4 3 1,5 2 Press the FF or REW button to choose “SUB MENU”, and press the REC button. The sub menu appears (☞ P.41). 3 4 Press the FF or REW button until “TIME&DATE” flashes on the display. 5 Press the FOLDER/MENU button to close the menu. 1 VCVA REC RECMODE MODE MIC SENSE SUB MENU EXIT SUB MENU VCVA REC MODE Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) 1 Press and hold the FOLDER/ MENU button for 1 second or longer. Press the REC button.
Inserting and Ejecting a Card Inserting a Card 1 Inserting and Ejecting a Card 1 1 Slide the card cover lock in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2 Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot as shown in the diagram. 3 Close the card cover securely. 2 3 The card cover is unlocked and the message “CARD COVER IS OPEN” appears on the display. When this message appears, the power is switched off automatically. • Insert the card keeping it straight.
Ejecting a Card 3 4 1 2 Make sure the recorder is STOP mode. 3 Push the card inward to unlock it, and let it eject partially. 4 Hold the card straight and pull it out. Slide the card cover lock in the direction indicated by the arrow. The card cover is unlocked and the message “CARD COVER IS OPEN” appears on the display. When this message appears, the power is switched off automatically. Inserting and Ejecting a Card 2 1 The card is visibly out of the slot and can be removed safely. ..........
2 Basic Operations Recording 2 Recording The recorder has five folders, A, B, C, D, E and you can select folder by pressing the FOLDER/MENU 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. You can use your DSS player to change a folder name (☞ P.62). Up to 199 messages can be recorded per folder.
4 If you want to append additional recordings to the same file, press the REC button again. Pause Press the REC button while recording. ➥ “REC PAUSE” will flash on the display. 2 Recording 4 Press the STOP button to stop recording. • The recorder stops when it has been left paused for 10 minutes or longer. Resume Recording Press the REC button again. ➥ Recording will resume at the point of interruption.
Recording Overwrite Recording You can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file. Note that the overwritten recordings will be erased. 2 Recording 3 4,6 1 Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder. 5 2 2 Press the FF or REW button to choose the file into which you want to overwrite. 1 3 Press the PLAY button to play the file. 4 5 6 The folder name is displayed for 2 seconds.
Insert Recording Additional recording can be inserted into previously recorded file. 1,4 Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder. 2 3 4 Press the FF or REW button to choose the file into which you want to insert additional recordings. 2 Recording 3 6 5 2 1 The folder name is displayed for 2 seconds. Press the PLAY button to start playback. While playing the file, press the FOLDER/MENU button to insert an additional recording. “INSERT ?” appears on the display.
Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE) Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. 1 2 Press and hold the FOLDER/ MENU button for 1 second or longer. Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE) The menu appears (☞ P.41). 3,5 2,4 1,6 2 Press the FF or REW button to choose “MIC SENSE” flashes on the display. 3 4 Press the REC button. The microphone sensitivity setup process begins. Press the FF or REW button to choose between “CONF.” and “DICT.”. CONF.
Recording Modes (REC MODE) The recording mode can choose between SP (standard recording) and LP (long-term recording). 1 Press and hold the FOLDER/ MENU button for 1 second or longer. 2,4 3 1,5 2 3 4 5 Press the REC button. The recording mode setup process begins. Press the FF or REW button to choose between “SP” and “LP”. Press the REC button to complete the setup screen. REC MODE SP LP 2 Recording Modes (REC MODE) “REC MODE” will be displayed on the screen (☞ P.41).
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 turning off recording during silent periods. This helps make the playback, with no lulls or dead space, more efficient and convenient.
7 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 lamp glows when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. AUTHOR A 1H25M01S STANDBY Adjust the start/stop actuation level 2 1 1 2 Press the FOLDER/MENU button during recording. The VCVA level screen displayed. Press the FF or REW button to adjust the pause sound level.
Recording Monitor 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. 2 Recording Monitor Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder. VOLUME (+)/(–) button After recording is started, you can hear the sound being recorded through the earphone. If the earphone is connected, no sound will come from the speaker. .....
Playing 2 1 Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose folder. 3 Press the PLAY button to start playback. The record/play indicator lamp glows green. a Current playback time b Total recording time of the file being played 4 4 2 Press the FF or REW button to choose the file that you want to play. AUTHOR A 00M00S LENGTH : 27M58S a b Playing 3 5 1 2 AUTHOR A 00M05S LENGTH : 27M58S Press the VOLUME (+) or VOLUME (–) button to select the proper sound volume. The display shows the volume level.
Playing Playback functions Playback functions 2 Playing Fast Forward (FF) Rewind (REW) Cue (CUE) Review (REV) Operation Press the FF button once while stopped. How to Cancel Press the PLAY button. ➥ The recorder starts the operation of the set position. Press the REW button once while stopped. Hold the FF button while stopped or playing a file. Release the FF button. Hold the REW button while stopped or playing a file. Release the REW button.
Erasing Erasing One File A selected file can be erased from a folder. 2 Erasing 3,4 1 2 3 2 Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder. Press the FF or REW button to choose the file you want to erase. Press the ERASE button. “FILE ERASE ?” flashes on the display for approximately 8 seconds. FOLDER A F I LE ERASE ? 1 4 Press the ERASE button once more while “FILE ERASE ?” is flashing. The display changes to “FILE ERASE!” and erasing will start.
Erasing Erase All Files in a Folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files (☞ P.31). 2 Erasing 2,3 1 1 Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose the folder you want to erase all files. 2 Press the ERASE button for 3 seconds or longer. 3 “ALL ERASE ?” flashes on the display for approximately 8 seconds. Press the ERASE button once more while “ALL ERASE ?” is flashing. The display changes to “ALL ERASE!” and erasing will start.
3 Other Functions Locking Files (LOCK) Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased. Locked files are not erased when you choose to erase all files from a folder (☞ P.29). Locked files are never erased except when the card is formatted (☞ P.35). The menu appears (☞ P.41). 2,4,6 3,5 2 Press the FF or REW button to choose “SUB MENU”, and press the REC button. EXIT SUB MENU VCVA REC MODE The sub menu appears (☞ P.41).
Index Marks Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide and quick and easy way of keeping track of important sections in the file. Setting an Index Mark 1 3 Press the INDEX button during recording or playback to set an index mark. Index Marks An index number appears on the display. 4 2 1 AUTHOR A 12M05S I NDEX 08 SET Locating an Index Mark 2 Hold the FF or REW button while playing a file. The recorder stops for 1 second when it reaches the index mark.
LCD Display Information The LCD screen on the recorder can display 6 different format of information by pressing the DISPLAY button. This help review and confirm different recorder settings and file information. 1 The LCD display views will switch every time the DISPLAY button is pressed. While in stop or playback mode When pressing Display, the recorder will cycle through 1 to 6. If there is no file, 5 and 6 will display alternately. 1 File length 6 Current time and date Shows how long a file is.
LCD Display Information While in record mode 1 Recording level meter Displays the sound input level graphically and the remaining time available for recording in countdown mode. 3 2 Remaining memory bars AUTHOR A 25M01S 2H33M25S AUTHOR A 25M01S 2H33M25S E Displays the remaining time available for recording in bar mode and countdown mode.
Formatting the Card (FORMAT) Cards that have been used on non-Olympus devices, or cards that are not recognized by the recorder, must be formatted before they can be used with the recorder. The Olympus xD-Picture Card delivered with the recorder is preformatted and ready for use. To familiarize yourself with the formatting process, read the steps below. 1 Press and hold the FOLDER/ MENU button for 1 second or longer.
Formatting the Card (FORMAT) 3 Press the FF button again to choose “START”. 8 Press the REC button again. SURE? CANCEL START Formatting begins and an indicator flashes on the display. FORMAT! { Formatting the Card (FORMAT) 8 7 7 “FORMAT DONE” displays when formatting ends. FORMAT DONE ....................................................................................................................................................
Hold Setting the HOLD switch to the HOLD position. If you set the recorder to HOLD status by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow, the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and switches except the HOLD switch will be disabled. This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket. 3 Hold Remember to reset the HOLD switch when using the recorder. ........................................................................................................
LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST) If you find it difficult to read the display information due to lighting, temperature, or other conditions, you can adjust the contrast using this function to easily see the LCD display (display contrast). Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels. 1 3 LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST) The menu appears (☞ P.41). 2,4,6 3,5 1,7 2 Press the FF or REW button to choose “SUB MENU”, and press the REC button. The sub menu appears (☞ P.41).
Backlight (BACKLIGHT) The recorder display backlight is ON by default. The display will lit for about 15 seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed. The backlight feature can be turned off from the menu. 1 Press and hold the FOLDER/ MENU button for 1 second or longer. 3 The menu appears (☞ P.41). 3,5 1,7 2 Press the FF or REW button to choose “SUB MENU”, and press the REC button. The sub menu appears (☞ P.41). 3 Press the FF or REW button until “BACKLIGHT” flashes on the display.
System Sounds (BEEP) The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be turned off. 1 3 Press and hold the FOLDER/ MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu appears (☞ P.41). System Sounds (BEEP) 2,4,6 3,5 1,7 2 The sub menu appears (☞ P.41). 3 Press the FF or REW button until “BEEP” flashes on the display. 4 5 Press the REC button. 6 7 40 Press the FF or REW button to choose “SUB MENU”, and press the REC button.
Menu Setting Method Each item of the menu list can be set by the following method. Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second or longer. MENU REC MODE Select SP or LP mode (☞ P.23). MIC SENSE Microphone sensitivity setting. Select between CONF (high-sensitivity mode) or DICT (low-sensitivity mode) (☞ P.22). SUB MENU Exit MENU and return to STOP mode. Menu Setting Method EXIT 3 Switches to the SUB MENU. VCVA VCVA setting. Select ON (enabled) or OFF (disabled) (☞ P.24).
4 Preparation Before Using DSS Player Using DSS Player Software The DSS Player Software can be used to do the following: • Playback voice files on your PC and on the recorder when connected via USB. Download files from the recorder to the PC or upload files from the PC to the recorder. • If an upgrade (Option) to DSS Player Plus is executed, various additional functions can be utilized (☞P.65).
Operating Environment Basic Operating Environment of DSS Player Macintosh Windows PC: Operating System: CPU: Hard drive space: Drive: 2x or faster CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive Sound card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible sound card Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 SP2 or later Display: 800 x 600 pixels or more, 256 colors or more USB port: One free port Audio I/O Earphone output or speakers terminals: Others: • The mouse or similar to a pointing device.
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. • Acrobat Reader is installed on your PC. It is required to view the accompanying manual in PDF format. Be sure to confirm the following before installation: • Exit all running applications.
Installing DSS Player 5 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]. 7 Select where to install DSS Player. This lets you specify the folder in which to install DSS Player. Click [Browse] to find the desired installation folder. To accept the default folder, click [Next].
Installing Software Macintosh 4 Installing Software 46 1 2 3 4 5 Insert DSS Player into the CD-ROM drive. 6 Select where to install DSS Player. Double-click CD icon. Double-click the desired language to select it. Double-click the following icon. Click [Continue] when the DSS Player opening screen appears. 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 [Agree].
Uninstalling Software To uninstall any of the software component of the DSS player software installed on your PC, follow the steps below. Windows Select [Control Panel] from [start] menu. 4 Click [Add/Remove programs] in the control panel window. A list of applications that have been installed is displayed. Select the software you would like to uninstall/remove. Click [Change/Remove]. Uninstalling Software 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Exit DSS Player. Confirmation of Deleting the program.
Uninstalling Software Macintosh 4 Uninstalling Software 48 1 2 3 4 Exit DSS Player. Delete the Preferences File. Delete the [DSS Preference] file in the following location. Macintosh HD : Users : Library : Preferences Delete the Executable File. Delete the [DSS Player] file in the location where you installed the file. Delete the Help File. Delete the [DSS Player Help] file in the following location. System Folder : Help ................................................................................
Using Online Help For information on the DSS Player usage and features, refer to the Online Help. To open Online Help, you have the following options. Windows • Click the [start] button, select [All Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player], then click [Help]. • While DSS Player is running, choose [Contents] from the [Help] menu. • While DSS Player is running, press [F1] on the keyboard. Macintosh • While DSS Player is running, choose [DSS Player Help] from the [Help] menu.
Connection to Your PC Be sure to install the DSS Player software before connecting the recorder to a PC. You can directly connect the recorder’s USB terminal to your PC. Connecting to your PC Using the USB Cable 4 Connection to Your PC 1 2 3 Turn ON the recorder (☞ P.12). Insert end A of the USB cable to your PC’s USB port or USB hub. Make sure the recorder has stopped before attaching end b of the USB cable to the terminal port of the recorder.
Disconnecting from Your PC Windows 1 Click the on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click [Safely Remove Hardware]. 2 Disconnect the USB cable. 1 Macintosh 1 2 4 Connection to Your PC It will read [Stop USB Disk-Drive] for Windows Me. The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used. Move the icon of the recorder's drive displayed on desktop to trash box by drag and drop. Disconnect the USB cable. .............................................................
Running DSS Player Windows By connecting the recorder to your PC, you can automatically start the application. Disabling automatic start 4 Running DSS Player 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 6]. The check mark on [DSS Player Version 6] disappears. For automatic start, select and click DSS Player to reinstate again.
Macintosh To start, open the “DSS Player” folder created upon installation and double-click the icon. When it starts for the first time after installation, user information needs to be registered. Please see ☞P.46 for details. 4 Running DSS Player .................................................................................................................................................... Note The Mac version DSS Player has no automatic start function.
Window Names * Main screen displayed when DSS Player is started 1 2 4 4 Window Names 3 1 Macintosh Windows 2 4 3 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, WAVE (Windows only) and AIFF (Macintosh only)-format files stored on your PC’s hard disk. 54 3 Device Manager Window Will display the directory structure of the folders in the recorder.
5 Managing Files on Your PC Download Voice Files from the Recorder There are 3 download options to transfer voice files from the recorder to the PC: • Download Selected Files Download one or several voice files to your PC. • Download Folders Download all the voice files in one folder. • Download All Click the icon and download all the voice files stored in the recorder to your PC. The following is an explanation of “Download Selected Files”.
Download Voice Files from the Recorder 3 Download the voice file. Windows From the [Download] menu, click [Download Selected Files]. Macintosh From the [Tools] menu, click [Download Selected Files]. 3 5 Download Voice Files from the Recorder 56 4 Download complete. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp on the recorder is flashing. Disconnecting the USB cable when the recorder lamp is flashing will result in data loss or corruption. ...................................
Play a Voice File 1 2 3 Select the folder. Select the folder that contains the voice file you would like to play. 1 2 Select the voice file. Select the voice file to play from the Voice File List Box. Play the voice file. Click the Control Bar. (play) button of the Play 5 3 Play a Voice File 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 DSS-format voice files from your PC to the recorder. 5 Upload Voice Files to the Recorder 1 Select the folder. 2 3 Select the voice file. Select the voice file to upload from the Voice File List Box. Select the folder to upload. Windows From the [Download] menu select [Upload Files] or click the Upload icon.
5 Upload complete. Once the transmission screen closes and the record/play indicator lamp on the recorder is OFF, upload is completed. You can also drag and drop files from the Voice File List Box to the Device Manager window. .............................................................................................................................................................. Notes • NEVER remove the card or disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing.
Direct Recording/Editing on PC You can easily record on the PC directly using the recorder and the DSS Player. While the recorder is connected to the PC with the USB cable, the Remote Dictation window in the DSS Player allows you to create a new recording or edit an existing recording. The recorder will act as a sophisticated microphone with the buttons controlling the recording or editing process. See the Online Help for details (☞P.49.
Send Voice Files with E-mail 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. http://www.olympusamerica.
Changing a Folder Name Changing a folder name in the Voice Folder window Windows 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 \ /:*?"<>|. Macintosh Choose the [Rename Folder] command from the [File] menu. Changing a folder name in the Device window Windows Right-click the folder name to change, select the [Rename Folder] and input the new folder name.
USB Microphone/USB Speaker The recorder can be used as a USB speaker or microphone when connected to a PC. If you use the recorder as a USB speaker, you can output voice through the recorder instead of using the PC speaker. When used as a microphone, you can record voice on your PC using your favorite application. Windows 1 Click the icon in the toolbar to change the recorder to Audio device. Macintosh Uses as a USB Speaker If this recorder is connected by USB, it can function as a USB speaker.
USB Microphone/USB Speaker Uses as a USB microphone If this recorder is connected by USB, it can function as a USB microphone. Also, if an upgrade (☞ P.65) is executed to the DSS Player Plus, voice recognition software or other applications using this recorder as a microphone, voice can be input to a computer. Windows 2000, Me Select [Control Panel] = [(Sound and) Multimedia] = [Audio] tab, and select the [USB Audio Device] from the recording device.
Plus 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 To purchase “DSS Player Plus” and upgrading from “DSS Player” is operated in the following procedures. Windows Start the DSS Player. Please see ☞ P.
Upgrade Function 3 Select [Upgrade to DSS Player Plus] from the [Help] menu. The “Upgrade to DSS Player Plus” dialog will be displayed. 3 4 5 Upgrade Function In the [Upgrade to DSS Player Plus] dialog, enter the license number of your purchase, and click the [OK] button. When starting the application next time, DSS Player will be upgraded to DSS Player Plus. Upgrading to 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” of IBM Corp. or “Dragon NaturallySpeaking” of ScanSoft Inc. 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 February, 2005) IBM Corp. • IBM ViaVoice Pro USB Edition 10 ScanSoft, Inc.
Using Voice Recognition Software Voice Recognition in ViaVoice (Audio set up) When the DSS Player Plus and IBM’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. 5 Using Voice Recognition Software 68 1 2 3 Connect the recorder to your PC, and start the DSS Player Plus. Click the [start] button, select [All Programs], then select [IBM ViaVoice VoiceCenter].
6 Select a sound card. 7 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. 5 Using Voice Recognition Software It is recommended that you enroll while in your normal surrounding environment settings.
Using Voice Recognition Software Voice Recognition in Dragon NaturallySpeaking (Training) When the DSS Player Plus and ScanSoft’s “Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8” are used together, create the user in “Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8” in advance. It is necessary to execute the training. By executing it, the features of your voice will be registered, and the rate of recognition will improve. Please advance the setting according to the following procedures. 1 Startup Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8.
5 Recording Training Text. Follow the instructions on the screen, and record the training text to this recorder. At this time, record with “SP” for the recording mode, and “DICT” for the microphone sensitivity. Please refer to “Notes on Recording For Voice Recognition”(☞P.74) for recording tips. After the recording is finished, click the [Next] button. 6 Transferring the Recorded Voice. 7 Adding a User. Click [Olympus DSS Player] button displayed on the screen.
Using Voice Recognition Software Executing Voice Recognition DSS Player Plus can easily access ViaVoice and Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8 from the menu, and it enables text conversion of the file in the Voice File List Box. 5 Using Voice Recognition Software 72 1 2 3 3 Select the folder. From the Dictation Folder Window, select the folder in which the file to be converted to text is stored. Select the voice file. From the Voice File List Box, select the file to be converted to text.
When Dragon NaturallySpeaking is Selected The [Open User] dialog will be displayed, and select the user created in procedure 3 on P.70, 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. The text conversion will start. However, if the voice recognition software is not installed, the voice recognition software start icon becomes an invalid display.
Using Voice Recognition Software Notes on Recording For Voice Recognition 5 Using Voice Recognition Software 74 When recording voice to be processed with voice recognition, set up your DSS recorder as follows to improve recognition accuracy. • Speak normally. • It is recommended to use the noisecancellation microphone ME12, when recording. • Set the microphone sensitivity to “DICT” (☞ P.22). • Set the recording mode to “SP” (☞ P.23). • Set the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) to “OFF” (☞ P.24).
Plus Joining Files In DSS Player Plus, designated multiple voice files can be joined and one voice file can be created. 1 2 Select the folder. From the Dictation Folder Window, select the folder which contains the files to be joined. Select the voice files. From the Voice File List Box, select more than one file to be joined. 5 3 2 Joining Files 1 Select [Join] from the [Edit] menu or press the button. The dialog to join files will be displayed, listing the files selected in step 2.
Joining Files 5 4 Set the order of files. 5 6 Input File Names. After joined, the playback order of the files can be changed. Select a file, and move the file to its appropriate position in the order using the [Up] and [Down] buttons. The file name is created automatically after joining and also, it enables input optionally. Press the [Join] button. The resulting file is saved under the name specified in step 5, and stored in the selected folder. Joining Files 5 6 4 .............................
Plus Splitting Files One designated voice file can be split into the two files in DSS Player Plus. 1 2 Select the folder. Select the folder containing the file to be split from the Dictation Folder Window. Select the voice files. Select one file to split from the Voice File List Box. 3 Select [Split] from the [Edit] menu or press the button. The setting dialog of the file to be split will be displayed.
Splitting Files Input file name (File name before splitting.) 5 Output file name (File name after splitting.) Split position (Time axis) Playback / Stop button The display will change whenever the button is pressed. 5 Splitting Files 4 4 5 6 78 6 Playback slider Shows the current playback position and split position. Set the split position. Press the button to playback the file, and press the button in the position to be 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 Select [Configure recorder menu] from the [Download] menu. The “Configure recorder menu” dialog will be displayed. 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.
6 Other Practical Use Methods Using the Recorder as a Reader/Writer 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.
7 Other Information Alarm Message List Message BATTERY LOW FILE IS LOCKED INDEX FULL FORMAT ERROR INSERT CARD CARD COVER IS OPEN SYSTEM ERROR Action Replace with new batteries (☞ P.11). Tried to delete a locked file. Unlock the file (☞ P.31). Index full The file is full of index marks (maximum of 16 marks). The folder is full of files (maximum of 199 files). The destination folder already has the maximum number of files (199). An incompatible card was inserted. The card has no remaining memory.
Troubleshooting Symptom Troubleshooting 7 82 Probable cause Nothing appears The batteries are not loaded properly. on the display The batteries are dead. The recorder is in power off mode. Won’t start The recorder is in power off mode. The batteries are dead. Unable to The card does not have enough memory. record The card is unformatted. The maximum number of files has been reached. No playback The earphone is connected. tone heard The VOLUME button is set to 0. Unable to erase The file is locked.
Accessories (optional) PC Transcription kit : AS-2300 The AS-2300 transcription kit provides you with a PC-footswitch, a headset and DSS Player software for easy transcription of DSS recordings. xD-Picture Cards of 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 and 512 MB: M-XD16/32/64/128/256/512 Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera series xD-Picture Cards can be used. Headset: E102 Stereo headset for your PC. A helpful tool for PC based transcription.
Specifications Specifications 7 84 Recording format DSS (Digital Speech Standard) Input level –70 dBv Sampling frequency SP mode: 12 kHz LP mode: 8 kHz Overall frequency response SP mode: 300 to 5,000 Hz LP mode: 300 to 3,000 Hz Recording time (16MB Card) SP mode: 2 hours 30 minutes LP mode: 5 hours 30 minutes Alkaline battery life Recording: Approx.20 hours Playback: Approx.12 hours Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery (BR-401) life Recording: Approx.15 hours Playback: Approx.
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.
Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan. Tel. 03-3340-2111 Two Corporate Center Drive, PO BOX 9058 Melville, NY 11747-9058, U.S.A. Tel. 1-800-622-6372 (Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. 040-237730 (Letters) Postfach 10 49 08. 20034 Hamburg. Germany. 2-8 Honduras Street, London EC1Y OTX, United Kingdom, Tel. 020-7253-2772 http://www.olympus.