Olympus DS-40 - Manuals

5 7 Using the Recorder on Your PC Saving Files in Your PC .......................... 96Using DSS Player Software .................... 98Installing Software ................................ 100Uninstalling Software ............................ 103Using Online Help ................................. 10...

6 General Precautions Safe and ProperUsage Before using your new recorder, read thismanual carefully to ensure that you knowhow to operate it safely and correctly.Keep this manual in an easily accessiblelocation for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related informatio...

7 General Precautions ● D o n o t o p e r a t e t h e u n i t w h i l eo p e r a t i n g a v e h i cl e ( s u c h a s abicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart). ● Keep the unit out of the reach ofchildren. <Warning regarding data loss> Recorded content in memory may bed e s t r o y e d o r e r a s e d...

8 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 fromgetting inside the product. • Do not moisten the AC adapter or touch it with a wet hand. • Do not use the A...

9 1 This product is equipped with the followingfeatures. Main Features Main Features ● This “IC recorder” is optimally suited forplaying back audio recordings, such asconferences or business scenes, languagestudies, Podcasts, and other audible content.The recorder stores highly compressedWMA (Window...

11 1 Identification of Parts Identification of P arts e = - ) q w ^ % $ &* ( 1 3 4 5 # ! 0 @ 6 7 8 2 9 # FOLDER / button $ VOLUME ( + ) button % 9 (Fast Forward) button ^ VOLUME ( - ) button & 0 (Rewind) button * OK/MENU button ( ERASE button ) EAR (Earphone) jack - MIC SENSE(MicrophoneSensi...

12 1 t r y r MIC (Microphone) jack t REC/STOP switch y Clip Identification of P arts 1 Folder name indicator 2 Erase lock indicator 3 Current file number 4 Play position bar indicator 5 Total number of recorded files in the folder 6 Record mode indicator 7 Character information display 8 Icon displa...

13 1 Inserting Batteries Inser ting Batteries 1 Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open. 2 Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity. 3 Close the battery cover completely by pressing to the direction A , then sliding to the direction B . 4 Slide the P...

14 1 Notes • Be sure to stop the recorder before replacingthe batteries. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in use may corrupt the file. If youare recording into a file and the batteries runout, you will lose your currently recorded filebecause the file header will not be able to close.It...

15 1 Power Supply When the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to aminimum. Even if the power is turned off, existing data, mode settings, and clock settings willbe maintained. Turning On the Power While the recorder's power is off, slide the POWER/HOLD switc...

16 1 Set the recorder to HOLD mode Slide the POWER / HOLD switch to the HOLD position. After “Hold” appears on the display, therecorder is set to HOLD mode. Exit HOLD mode Slide the POWER / HOLD switch to the A position. HOLD If you bring the POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD position,the current condit...

17 1 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. 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to set. Select the item f...

18 1 1 Press the + or – button in the menu screen, and select the “Time&Date”. See P91, 93 regarding the menu. 2 Press the OK or 9 button. The Time/Date screen appears. The hourindicator flashes, indicating the start of theTime/Date setup process.The following stepsare the same as Step 1 through...

19 1 Notes on the Folders There are a total of eight folders in the recorder that are in a tree format. Under the “Root” folderare “Folder A” through “Folder E”, “Audible” and “Music” folders, and recorded or transferredlanguage and music data from a computer can be saved as “files”. “Folder A” thro...

20 1 Notes on the Folders Notes on the Folder s Selecting the Folders and Files List display The folders and files recordedin this recorder are displayed. File display Information of the selected file is displayed.Enters in playback standby mode. Upper (selected) folder Scroll bar(appears whenthe wh...

21 1 Notes on the Folder s How to select a folder and file You can select a desired folder and file even without using the Folder button or the Podcastbutton. Selecting“Folder A” folder Selecting“DS500001” file If a folder or file isselected with theOK button,playback will begin. If a folder or file...

23 2 Before recording 2 About 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. Bef ore recor ding Ste...

24 2 Before recording Bef ore recor ding Use the remote control for operation Plug the exclusive remote control into the recorder's MIC/REMOTEjack to use the remote control to operate the recorder. Connect the exclusive remote control to the recorder'sMIC/REMOTE jack. ➥ Use the REC/STOP switch on th...

25 2 Recor ding 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder in which to make a recording. Every time the FOLDER button ispressed,folders will switch( ☞ P20). 2 Press the REC button to start recording. The record/play indicator light glows red.Turn the microphone in the direction of thesource to be ...

27 2 To EAR(earphone)jack Recor ding Recording Listening While Audio is Recorded If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jackon the recorder, you can hear the sound being recorded. The soundvolume on the recording monitor can be adjusted by pressing theVOLUME (+) or VOLUME (...

28 2 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, thebuilt-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops whenthe volume drops below the threshold level.The VCVA feature exte...

29 2 7 P r e s s t h e R E C b u t t o n t o s t a r t recording. When the sound volume is lower than the presetthreshold sound level, recording automaticallystops after 1 sec approximately, and “Standby”flashes on the display. The record/play indicatorlight glows red when recording starts and flash...

30 2 Recording Modes (Rec Mode) 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. “Rec Mode” will be displayed on the screen( ☞ P91, 93). 2 Press the OK or 9 button. The recording mode setup process begins. 3 Press the + or – button to choose from “ST XQ”, “ST HQ”, “HQ”,...

31 2 Micr ophone Sensitivity Microphone Sensitivity Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. .................................................................................................................................................. Notes • When the speaker's voice is to ...

32 2 Set the Low Cut Filter (LowCut Filter) Set the Lo w Cut Filter The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and recordvoices more clearly. This function can reduce noise from air conditioners, projectors andother similar noises. 1 While the recorder is stopped ord...

33 2 Conferences with large crowds and lectures in large rooms Meetings and business negotiations with a small number of people Dictation with a lot of background noise Music playing, wild birds singing, and railway sounds Dictation in a quiet environment Recoding Modes STXQ STXQ, STHQ STXQ, STHQ, H...

34 2 The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded.Connect as follows by the device to be used. Recor ding fr om External Micr ophone or Other De vices Recording with External Microphone Connect an external microphone to the MIC jack of therecorder or the e...

36 2 Timer Recording (Timer Rec) Timer Recor ding Timer recording is the function to execute a recording at a set time. You can program up tothree desired settings (Preset 1-3) (“On/Off”, “Day”, “Time”, “Rec Mode”, “Folder”, and “MicSense”). 1 While the recorder is stopped, pressthe MENU button for ...

39 2 8 Completing the setting. 1 Press the + or – button to choose “Finish”. 2 Press the OK button to complete thesetup screen. Programmed settings will be applied and thescreen will return to the preset numberselection menu. If the On/Off setting is setto On, and (Timer indicator) will appear on th...

41 3 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. Every time the FOLDER button is pressed, itcycles through folders and the List display willappear ( ☞ P20). 2 Press the + or – button to choose the file that you want to play. If the 9 button is pressed, the File display will open.In the File displa...

42 3 Playing 3 Press the PLAY or OK button to start playback. The record/play indicator light glows green.For files created using machines other thanthis recorder, the file format will appear on thedisplay. ....MP3 files ....WMA files a Play position bar indicator b Current playback time c File name...

43 3 Forwarding Press and hold the 9 button while the recorder is stopped. ➥ If you release the button, it will stop. Pressthe PLAY or OK button to start playing backfrom where it was stopped. a File length Press and hold the 9 button while playing a file. ➥ When you release the 9 button the recorde...

44 3 Pla ying 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 setspeed. Press the 0 button during playback, slow playback, or fast playback. ➥ The file being played is cued a...

45 3 Playing Pla ying Playback Through Earphone An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder forlistening. ➥ When the earphone is used, the recorder speaker will beswitched-off. ....................................................................................................... No...

47 3 Set Skip Space (Skip Space) Set Skip Space .................................................................................................................................................. Note • If there is an index mark/temp mark or a cue closer than the skip space, the recorder will forward...

48 3 Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed) The playback speed of the file can be changed between 0.5 and 1.5 times speed in incrementsof 0.125. Change the speed according to need such as listening to meeting content at a fastspeed or reviewing spots that you couldn't catch in a language lesson at...

49 3 2 Press the + or – button to choose “Play Speed”. 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The playback speed setup process begins. 4 Press the + or – button to choose between “S. Play” and “F. Play”. 5 Press the OK or 9 button. Start setting each of “S. Play” and “F. Play”. 6 Press the + or – button to set...

51 3 Select Pla y Mode Select Play Mode (Play Mode) 1 While the recorder is stopped orduring playback, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( ☞ P91,93). 2 Press the + or – button to choose “Play Mode”. 3 Press the OK or 9 button. Start setting a play mode. a Current play mode...

52 3 Select Pla y Mode 5 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. 6 Press the STOP button to close the menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screenduring playback, press the 0 button to close the menu ...

53 3 1 Choose a file that contains a segmentyou want to play back repeatedly, andpress the PLAY or OK button. File playback begins. 2 Press the button at the point you w a n t t o s t a r t s e g m e n t r e p e a tplayback. “ End?” will flash on the display. Even while “ End?” is flashing, changing...

55 3 1 While the recorder is stopped or during playback, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( ☞ P91,93). 2 Press the + or – button to choose “Noise Cancel”. 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The noise cancel setup process begins. 4 Press the + or – button to choose between “High”...

56 3 6 Press the STOP button to close the menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen duringplayback, press the 0 button to close the menu screen. The will appear on the display. a Noise Cancel indicator .................................................................................................

59 3 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”). Alarm Pla ybac k Function 1 While the recorder is stop...

63 4 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. Every time the FOLDER button is pressed, itcycles through folders and the List display willappear ( ☞ P20). 2 Press the + or – button to choose the file you want to erase. 3 Press the ERASE button. The “Cancel” indicator flashes. 4 P r e s s t h e +...

64 4 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 2 4 3 1 Press the FOLDER button to select the folder in which you want to eraseall files. 2 Press the ERASE button t...

66 4 1 P r e s s t h e I N D E X bu t t o n d u r i n g recording or playing to set an indexmark or temp mark. A number appears on the display and anindex mark or temp mark will be placed.Even after an index or temp mark is placed,recording or playback will continue so youcan place index or temp mar...

67 4 Index Marks and Temp Marks Inde x Marks and T emp Marks .................................................................................................................................................. Notes • Up to 16 index and temp marks can be set in a file. If you try to place more than 16...

68 4 Locking Files (Lock) Loc king Files 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. 2 Press the + or – button to choose the file you want to lock. 3 Press the hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( ☞ P91,93). 4 Press the + or – button to choose “Lock”. 5 Press the OK or 9 b...

70 4 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 namesregistered in the template with DSS Player ( ☞ P116). 1 While the recorder ...

72 4 Rearranging files (File Move) You can move a file in a folder to change the order of playback. First select the folder (file) forwhich you want to change the playback order. 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. 2 Press the hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( ☞...

74 4 1 While the recorder is stopped, pressthe MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( ☞ P91,93). 2 Press the + or – button to choose “Format”. 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The “Cancel” indicator flashes. 4 Press the + button to choose “Start”. Formatting the Recorder (Format) If you for...

75 4 5 Press the OK button. After the “Data Will Be Cleared” message ison for two seconds, “Cancel” will turn on. 6 Press the + button again to choose “Start”. 7 Press the OK button. Formatting begins and an indicator flasheson the display. “Format Done” displays when formatting ends. { Formatting t...

77 4 Changing the USB Class (USB Class) Changing the USB Class When using this recorder as a USB microphone or USB speaker in the voice recognitionsoftware or other applications, it is necessary to set the USB class of this recorder to “AudioClass”. By using the USB microphone function, it enables e...

78 4 Changing Power Save (Power Save) Changing P o wer Sa ve If the recorder is on and stops for 10 minutes or longer (default), the display shuts off and itgoes 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 While the rec...

79 4 Changing External Input Setting (Ext. Input) Changing External Input Setting This recorder is designed to recognize microphone jack conditions (including if a exclusivestereo microphone or a exclusive remote-control stereo microphone is plugged in) for properrecording according to recording mod...

81 4 3 Viewing system information (System Info.) You can check the recorder's information on the menu screen. 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( ☞ P91,93). 2 Press the + or – button to choose “System Info.”. 3 Press the OK or 9 button. “Ca...

82 5 LCD Displa y Inf ormation *If there is a long file name, scroll to the side to show all of it. 5 Display and Sound Functions LCD Display Information The LCD screen on the recorder can display 3 different format of information by pressing theDISPLAY button. This help review and confirm different...

83 5 While in record mode Displays 1 and 2 alternately. 1 Remaining memorybars/recording time/Recording level meter Current elapsed recordingt i m e i s d i s p l a y e d i ni n c r e m e n t a l f i g u r e s ,w h e r e a s t h e r e m a i n i n gm e m o r y a n d a u d i o i n p u tl e v e l s a r...

86 5 1 While the recorder is stopped, pressthe MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( ☞ P91,93). 2 Press the + or – button to choose “Contrast”. 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The contrast setup process begins. 4 Press the + or – button to set the contrast level. You can adjust the LCD di...

87 5 1 While the recorder is stopped, pressthe MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( ☞ P.91,93). 2 Press the + or – button to choose “Voice Guide”. 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The voice guide setup process begins. 4 Press the + or – button to select the item to set. Select items you w...

91 6 1 While the recorder is stopped, pressthe MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( ☞ P93). Menu items can be set during a recording orplayback ( ☞ P96). 2 Press the + or – button to move to the item to be set. Setup using a tab 1 Press the 0 button for each item to move to a tab. a ...

92 6 3 Press the OK or 9 button. Moves to the setting of the selected item. 4 Press the + or – button to change the setting. 5 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. 6 Press the STOP button to close t...

96 7 7 Using the Recorder on Your PC Saving Files in Y our 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 provi...

97 7 Saving Files in Y our 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 c...

98 7 Using DSS Pla yer Software Using DSS Player Software Basic Operating Environment of DSS Player PC: OperatingSystem: CPU: RAM: Hard drive space: Drive: Sound card: Browser: Display: USB port: Audio I/Oterminals: Others: I BM PC/AT compatible PC Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/XPProfessional,...

100 7 1 Inser t DSS Player into the CD- ROM drive. T h e i n s t a l l a t i o n p r o g r a m w i l l s t a r t automatically. Once the program starts, jump to step 4. If it does not, follow the procedures in steps 2 and 3. 2 Click the [start] button and select [Run]. 3 Enter “D:\setup.exe” in the ...

101 7 Installing Software Installing DSS Player 5 Register user information. Enter your name, company name andserial number. For the serial number,see the label attached to the CD-ROMpackage provided with DSS Player.When entered, click [Next]. When theconfirmation dialog appears, click[Yes]. 6 Confi...

102 7 Installing Software Installing the Device Driver 11 Connect the recorder to yourPC, referring to “Connecting toYour PC” ( ☞ P105). When you connect the recorder toyour PC for the first time after installingDSS Player, the recorder’s driver willbe installed automatically. If the driveris instal...

103 7 1 Exit DSS Player. 2 Select [Control Panel] from [start] menu. 3 Click [Add/Remove programs] in the control panel window. 4 A list of applications that have been installed is displayed. 5 Click [Change/Remove]. To uninstall any of the software component of the DSS player software installed on ...

104 7 Search by Contents 1 Once the Online Help screen appears, clickthe Contents tab. 2 Double-click the i c o n o f t h e d e s i r e d topic heading. The title of the topic is displayed. 3 Double-click the icon of the desired topic. An explanation of the topic is displayed. Using Online Help To o...

105 7 1 Turn the recorder's power ON. 2 Connect the USB connection cable to the USB port or the USB hub of the PC. 3 Confirm that the recorder has stopped and connect a USB cable to the connection port on the side of recorder. “Remote (Storage)” is displayed on r e c o r d e r i f t h e U S B c a b ...

106 7 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 Disconnect the USB cable. Connecting to Your PC ..................................................

107 7 Disabling automatic start 1 Right click on the of the taskbar on the lower right of the screen, and select [Setting]. The application which enables setting will be displayed by dialog. 2 Click the of the [DSS Player Version 7]. T h e c h e c k m a r k o n [ D S S P l a y e r Ve r s i o n 7 ] d...

108 7 Windo w Names (DSS Pla y er) Window Names (DSS Player) 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...

109 8 8 Managing Files on Your PC Download Voice Files from the Recorder 1 2 Download V oice Files fr om the Recor der 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 Downlo...

110 8 3 Download the voice file. From the [Download] menu, click [Download Selected Files]. 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 ...

111 8 1 Select the folder. 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. 3 Play the voice file. Click the (play) button of the Play Control Bar. Other playback control such as Rewind, Fast F...

112 8 Upload Voice Files to the Recorder DSS Player has a feature to enable you to upload files from your PC to the recorder. 1 Select the folder. Select the folder that contains the voice file to upload from the Dictation Folder window. 2 Select the voice file. Select the voice file to upload from ...

114 8 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”...

115 8 Changing a Folder Name/Editing File Comments Changing a Folder Name Changing a folder name in the Voice Folder window 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...

116 8 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 ente...

117 8 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 Make sure that the recorder's voice guide is set to “On”. If the recorder's voice guide is set to “Off” the voice guide data cannot be copied. 2 C...

118 8 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 ...

119 8 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 micro...

120 9 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. Pur...

121 9 3 Select [Upgrade to DSS Player Plus] from the [Help] menu. The “Upgrade to DSS Player Plus” dialog will be displayed. 4 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 b...

122 9 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 recogniti...

123 9 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. 1 Connect the recorder to...

124 9 Using Voice Recognition Software Using V oice Recognition Software 7 Select a sound card. When the [Selecting a Sound Card] window appears, select [USB Audio Device] for [Input] and follow the instructions on screen. ( S e l e c t [ M i c r o p h o n e C o n t r o l ( D V R ) ] f o r Windows X...

125 9 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 ...

126 9 Using Voice Recognition Software Using V oice Recognition Software 5 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 microp...

127 9 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. 1 Select the folder. From the Dictation Folder Window,select the folder in which the folder to be converted ...

129 9 Notes on Recording For Voice Recognition When recording voice to be processedwith voice recognition, set up yourr e c o r d e r a s f o l l o w s t o i m p r o v erecognition accuracy. • Set the microphone sensitivity to “DICT” ( ☞ P31). • Set the recording mode other than “LP” mode ( ☞ P30). ...

130 9 In DSS Player Plus, designated multiple voice files can be joined and one voice file can be created. 1 Select the folder. From the Dictation Folder Window, select the folder which contains the files to be joined. 2 Select the voice files. From the Voice File List Box, select more than one file...

131 9 Joining Files Joining Files 4 Set the order of files. After joining, the playback order of the files can be changed. Select a file, and move the file to its appropriate position in t h e o r d e r u s i n g t h e [ U p ] a n d [ D o w n ] buttons. 5 Input File Names. The file name is created a...

132 9 Splitting Files One designated voice file can be split into the two files in DSS Player Plus. 1 Select the folder. Select the folder containing the file to b e s p l i t f r o m t h e D i c t a t i o n F o l d e r Window. 2 Select the voice files. Select one file to split from the Voice File L...

133 9 Splitting Files Splitting Files 4 Set the split position. Press the button to playback the file, and press the button in the position to be divided. Also, the playback slider position in the time axis shows the current playback position, and also shows the split position (slide the playback sl...

134 9 Men u Setting of this Recor der The menu setting of this recorder can be changed in the “Configure recorder menu” screen in the computer. 1 S e l e c t [ C o n f i g u r e r e c o r d e r m e n u ] f ro m t h e [ D ow n l o a d ] menu. T h e “ C o n f i g u r e r e c o r d e r m e n u ” dialog...

135 10 10 Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder Importing Content for Listening on theRecorder You can transfer language content and music files imported from language CDs and the Internet using Windows Media Player for playing on the recorder. You can also use DSS Player to import and enj...

136 10 Using Windows Media Player Copyright and Copyright Protection Feature (DRM) By the Copyright Act, any voice/music files and music CDs downloaded from the Internetwithout the copyright holder ’s permission may not be reproduced, distributed, publicized/re-publicized on the Internet, or convert...

138 10 1 I n s e r t C D i n t o t h e C D - RO M drive and start Windows Media Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click the [Rip] menu. For Windows Media Player 9 From the Features taskbar, click the [Copy from CD] menu. 3 Click the [View Album Info]. If Internet connectivity is available, CD inf...

139 10 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 1 Connect the recorder to a PC and start Windows Media Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click the [Syn...

140 10 Windows Media Player 9 1 Connect the recorder to a PC a n d s t a r t W i n d o w s M e d i a Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click t h e [ C o py t o C D o r D ev i c e ] menu. 3 S e l e c t t h e p l a y l i s t t o b e transferred to the recorder and p u t t h e ch e ck m a r k s o n ...

141 10 5 Select the destination folder. Please see “Folder” ( ☞ P.19) about the folder composition of this recorder. To transfer to “Root” folder The empty column part of the item onthe device (Root of the drive) isselected. To transfer to “Music” folder Select the “Music” folder. Creating the“Artis...

142 10 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 1 Start DSS Player. 2 Open a web browser and go to a Podc...

143 10 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 t...

144 10 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...

145 10 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 o...

146 11 Installing AudibleManager When AudibleManager is not installed on a computer, install the AudibleManager according to the procedure described below. 1 Access one of Audible web sites from the web browser and download the AudibleManager. http://www.audible.com/ (United States) http://www.audib...

147 11 Adding Device to AudibleManager If AudibleManager has already been installed, add a device in order to handle the recorder in the AudibleManager. Follow the procedure described below. 1 S e l e c t [ A d d N e w D e v i c e ] i n t h e [Devices] menu. 2 When the dialog box displays, verify th...

148 11 Purchasing Audible Content Audible content can be purchased from the Audible web site. Access to the Audible web site using web browser and download the content by following the purchase procedures described on the web site. With the existing setting, content downloads to the Library folder i...

149 11 1 Connect the recorder to a computer. 2 Select “Library” in the “Audible Folders” tree listing. A list of content stored in the “Library” displays on the right side. 3 Select the content to be transferring to the recorder and click the [Add to Device] button. 4 When the "Activate Your Dev...

150 11 Transferring Audible Content T ransf erring A udib le Content 5 The transfer begins. Wait until the transfer of the content has been completed. When it has been completed, the t r a n s f e r r e d c o n t e n t i s d i s p l a y e d i n t h e c o n t e n t s l i s t i n g o f t h e d e v i c...

151 11 Enjo y A udib le Content with the Recor der 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 Whe...

152 11 Enjo y A udib le Content with the Recor der 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 fil...

153 11 Enjoy Audible Content with Recorder Forwarding Press and hold the 9 button while the recorder is stopped. ➥ When the button is released fast forwarding stops. The PlaybackPosition is not updated. When the PLAY or OK button is pressedplayback resumes from that position. Press and hold the 9 bu...

154 11 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 positionof a section, whichever is closer in the file, and stops.After a stop position, if there is no playback posi...

155 12 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 1 Start Windows. 2 Connecting the recorder to your PC. Fo...

156 13 Alarm Messa g e List Alarm Message List 13 Other Information Meaning Low batterypower Erase-locked Index full Tempmark full Not an audio-recordingfolder. Folder full Error in theinternalmemory Illegally copiedfile Zeroremainingmemory No file Formattingerror Themanagement filecannot becreated....

157 13 Action Verify polarity is correct. Replace with new batteries ( ☞ P13). Turn the power on.( ☞ P15). Turn the power on.( ☞ P15). Release the recorder from HOLD( ☞ P16). Replace with new batteries ( ☞ P13). Erase unnecessary files ( ☞ P63). Check another folder. Unplug the earphones to use the ...

160 13 Specifications Recording format WMA (Windows Media Audio) Input level –70 dBv Sampling frequency STEREO XQ mode: 44.1 kHzSTEREO HQ mode: 44.1 kHzHQ mode: 44.1 kHzSP mode: 22 kHzLP mode: 8 kHz Overall frequency response STEREO XQ mode: 50 to 19,000 HzSTEREO HQ mode: 50 to 16,000 HzHQ mode: 50 ...

161 13 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. and Canada1-888-553-4448 ◆ User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and [email protected] ◆ Technical Hotline Numb...

Declaration of Conformity Model Number: DS-30/40/50 Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Telephone Number: 1-888-553-4448 This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rul...