Page 2 - General Precautions
2 ● Do not leave the recorder in hot, humidlocations such as inside a closedautomobile under direct sunlight or on thebeach in the summer. ● Do not store the recorder in places exposedto excessive moisture or dust. ● Do not use organic solvents such as alcoholand lacquer thinner to clean the unit. ●...
Page 3 - AC Adapter; Batteries; Warning
3 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 AC adapter in the vic...
Page 4 - Main Features
4 Main Features ● The recorder stores highly compressedDSS format voice messages in 16 MBintegrated flash memory. ● The recorder supports two recording modes, SP (Standard Playback) mode or LP (LongPlayback) mode. ( ☞ P.18) • Continuous recording time is approximately 2 h o u r s a n d 3 5 m i n u t...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; Getting Started; Other Information
5 Table of Contents Getting Started Identification of Parts ................................ 6Inserting Batteries ..................................... 8Using the AC Adapter ................................ 9 Recording ................................................ 12Using the Variable Control Voi...
Page 6 - Identification of Parts
6 Identification of Parts Identification of Parts 1 2 3 & ^ % $ # @ 4 5 67 8 9 0 ! ) - w q * ( = e 1 Built-in microphone 2 Record/Play indicator lamp 3 Microphone jack 4 VOLUME control 5 NEW button 6 REC (Record)/SET button 7 INDEX button 8 REW (Rewind) /– button 9 FF (Fast Forward) /+ button 0 ...
Page 8 - Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing; Notes; Replacing batteries
8 Inserting Batteries 1 Lightly press down on the arrow and slide thebattery cover open. 2 Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity. 3 Close the battery cover completely. ...........................................................................................................
Page 9 - Using the AC Adapter; Hold; Setting the
9 Using the AC Adapter Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus ModelA321 or A322) into household power outlet andconnect the power plug to the recorder’s powerconnector (DC 3 V) as shown in the illustration.Always stop recording before connection.Otherwise it may not be possible to play backthe voice ...
Page 10 - MENU; DISPLAY; Changing the Time/Date
10 Setting Time/Date If you have set the time and date, information as to when an audio file is recorded is storedautomatically with that file. The time and date should be set to ease file management tasks. Thetime and date setting is also needed to perform the alarm playback function. ( ☞ P.28) The...
Page 11 - Press the; Note
11 Setting T ime/Date 4 Set the hour. 1 Press the FF/+ button or REW/– button to set the hour. 2 Press the REC/SET button to accept the hour. 5 Set the minute. 1 Press the FF/+ button or REW/– button to set the minute. 2 Press the REC/SET button to accept the minute. 6 Set the year. 1 Press the FF/+...
Page 12 - New Recording; NEW
12 23 4 1 Recording The recorder provides five folders, A , B , C , D and E , and each message recorded in a folder is saved as a Digital Speech Standard (DSS) file. These five folders can be selectively used todistinguish the kind of recording; for example, A might be used to store private informat...
Page 13 - Pause Recording; Pause; To see the remaining recording time
13 To instantly review a recording(Quick review) Press the REW/– button while recording, and release it when you want to start playing a file.The recorder plays up to the quick review point,then stops.You can append additional recordings in thesame file from that point. Listening While Audio Is Reco...
Page 14 - Overwrite Recording
14 Recording Overwrite Recording You can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file.Note that the overwritten recordings will be erased. 1 Choose and play the file you wantto overwrite. 2 Press the STOP button where you want to start overwriting. a Current playback time b To...
Page 15 - Insert Recording
15 Insert Recording Additional recordings can be inserted into previously recorded files. 1 Choose and play the file you wantto insert. 2 While playing a file, press the FOLDER/MENU button if you want to insert additional recording. “INSERT REC?” appears on the display. 3 Press the REC/SET button to...
Page 16 - Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)
16 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset volume, the built-in VariableControl Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops.Particularly helpful for extended recording, the VCVA not only c...
Page 17 - Adjust the start/stop actuation level; Low
17 Using the V ariable Control V oice Actuator (VCV A) 7 Start the recording. When the sound volume is lower than thepreset pause sound level, recordingautomatically pauses after approximately1 second, and “STANDBY” flashes on thedisplay. The record/play indicator lampglows when recording starts and...
Page 19 - U s i n g t h e
19 MicrophoneSensitivity Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs. Microphone Sensitivity MICSENS CONF DICT U s i n g t h e M I C S E N S s w i t c h , c h o o s e between the CONF and DICT positions. CONF : High-sensitivity mode that recordssounds in all directions. DICT : Low-se...
Page 20 - Playing; PLAY; PLAY
20 Playing Playing You can start playing a file at any point. 1 Press the PLAY button to start playback. The record/play indicator lamp glowsgreen. a Current playback time b Total recording time of the file beingplayed 2 Adjust the VOLUME control to your liking. 3 Press the STOP button at any point ...
Page 21 - Operation
21 Playing FastPlayback(F.PLAY) SlowPlayback(S.PLAY) FastForward(FF) Rewind(REW) Cue(CUE) Review(REV) Press the PLAY button once while playing a file. → The recorder plays back at approximately50% faster than normal rate. Press the PLAY button once while fast playing back. → The recorder plays back ...
Page 23 - Noise Cancel Function; Press and hold the
23 Noise Cancel Function Noise Cancel Function 1 Press and hold the PLAY button for 1 second or longer while thefile is playing. Displays currently set Noise Cancel level. 2 Press the PLAY button to choose a noise cancel level. Each time you press the PLAY button, the display changes as follows. C A...
Page 24 - Erasing One File at a Time; ERASE; ERASE; Erasing
24 Erasing Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be erased from a folder. 1 Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder. The folder name is displayed forapproximately 2 seconds. 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose the file you want toerase. 3 Press the ERASE button. “FILE ERASE?”...
Page 25 - Erase All Files from a Folder
25 Erase All Files from a Folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files. ( ☞ P.29) 1 Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose the folder you want toerase all files. The folder name is displayed forapproximately 2 seconds. a Folder from which to erase files 2 Press ...
Page 27 - Setting an Index Mark; INDEX; Locating an Index Mark; Index Marks
27 Index Marks Setting an Index Mark 1 Press the INDEX button during recording or playback to set anindex mark. An index number appears on the display. Locating an Index Mark 1 Hold the FF/+ or REW/– button while playing a file. The recorder stops for 1 second when itreaches the index mark. Clearing...
Page 32 - MEETING
32 Assigning Folder Names (FolderName) Assigning Folder Names (FolderName) 1 Press and hold the FOLDER/ MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens. ( ☞ P.41) 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button until “FolderName” flashes on thedisplay. 3 Press the REC/SET button. The folder name setup process b...
Page 36 - Moving Files Across Folders
36 Moving Files Across Folders 1 Choose the file you want to moveand play it. 2 Press the FOLDER/MENU button while playing the file. “INSERT REC?” appears on the display. 3 Press the FOLDER/MENU button again to change to “FILE MOVE?”. 4 Press the REC/SET button. The destination folders blink on thed...
Page 39 - While stop or playback mode; File length; Time stamp
39 LCD Display Information 1 Press the DISPLAY button. The LCD display views will switch every time the DISPLAY button is pressed. LCD Display Information While stop or playback mode It will repeatedly cycle through 1 to 4 . ( ) 1 H 5 8 5 8 M 1 8 1 8 S 0 0 0 0 M 0 0 0 0 S [ L E N G T H ] [ L E N G T...
Page 41 - Menu List
41 Menu list Menu List REC MODE VCVA LOCK ALARM ALL PLAY CONTRAST BACKLIGHT BEEP TIME&DATE FolderName COMMENT FORMAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 USB AUDIO 9 0 ! @ # INSERT REC ? FILE MOVE ? 1 2 Notes • If you press the STOP button, the REC/SET button, or the FOLDER/MENU button during a menu setup operation,...
Page 42 - Using DSS Player Software; Operating Environment
42 Using DSS Player Software By connecting the recorder to your PC, you will be able to use DSS Player in the following ways:• Play and archive voice files from your PC.• Send voice mail by sending an attached voice file with e-mail.*• Make backup files of the voice files on the recorder to your PC,...
Page 44 - Installing Software; Be sure to confirm the following before installation:; Register user information.
44 Installing Software Before you connect the USB cable to the recorder and your PC, you must first install thesoftware. Be sure to confirm the following before installation: • Exit all running applications.• Eject the floppy disk if you are using one.• If you are running Windows 2000 /XP (Professio...
Page 46 - Restart the computer.
46 7 Restart the computer. You need to restart your computer whenD S S P l a y e r f o r M a c i s i n s t a l l e d . Toc o n t i n u e , c l i c k o n [ Ye s ] . To c a n c e linstallation, click on [No]. 8 Completing setup. Installation has finished.Click either [Quit] or [Restart]. To continuewi...
Page 47 - Uninstall Software
47 Uninstall Software The process of removing software installed on your PC is called uninstalling. Perform uninstallingwhen you no longer need the software. 1 Exit DSS Player. 2 Click on the [Start] button,s e l e c t [ P r o g r a m s ] , t h e n[Olympus DSS Player 2002]. (in Windows XP, click on ...
Page 48 - Delete the DSS Player for Mac folder.
48 1 Exit DSS Player. 2 Double-click the Macintosh HDicon. If you use OS10.1, proceed to step 5. 3 Delete the following eight driversfrom Function Enhancement in theSystem Folder: (OS 8,9 only)“DSS10USBDriver”“DSS10USBShim”“DSS1USBDriver”“DSS1USBShim”“DSSFSUSBDriver”“DSSFSUSBShim”“DSSUSBDriver”“DSSU...
Page 49 - Search by contents; Search by keyword
49 Using Online Help To open Online Help, do either of the following: (Windows)• Click on the [Start] button, select [Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player 2002], then click on [Help]. • While DSS Player is running, choose [Contents] from the [Help] menu.• While DSS Player is running, press [F1] on th...
Page 50 - Connecting to Your PC
50 Connecting to Your PC Be sure to finish installing DSS Player before connecting the recorder. If you connect the recorderbefore installing DSS Player, the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box will open. If this happens,click on [Cancel] to exit the wizard, then install DSS Player.Once you connect...
Page 51 - Connecting to your PC using the cradle; Place the recorder on the cradle; Remove the recorder from the cradle; Disconnect the USB connecting cable.
51 Connecting to your PC using the cradle Place the recorder on the cradle 1 Insert end A of the USB cable to your PC's USBport or USB hub. 2 Connect the end b of the USB connection cableto the cradle. 3 Make sure that the recorder is stopped, and placeit in the cradle. When you place the recorder o...
Page 52 - Running DSS Player; Connect the recorder to your PC.; About automatic startup
52 Running DSS Player 1 Start Windows. 2 Connect the recorder to your PC. For the connection procedure, refer to“Connecting to Your PC”. ( ☞ P.50) When you connect the recorder to yourPC for the first time, the USB Driver SetupWizard will open. Follow the instructionson the screen to install the dri...
Page 53 - Start your Macintosh.
53 1 Start your Macintosh. 2 Connect the recorder to yourPC. For cable connection instructions, see“Connecting to Your PC”. ( ☞ P.50) 3 Double-click the DSS Playerfor Mac folder. The DSS Player for Mac folder opens. 4 Double-click DSS Player. DSS Player for Mac launches. To start DSS Player for Mac,...
Page 54 - Play Control Bar; Dictation Folder Window
54 Window Names 1 Play Control Bar Control buttons to play and stop voice files. 2 Dictation Folder Window Will display the directory structure of theDSS, WMA, WAVE (Windows only) andAIFF (Macintosh only)-format filesstored on your PC's hard disk. 3 Device Manager Window Will display the directory s...
Page 55 - Import Voice Files to Your PC; Download Selected Files; Select the voice file.
55 Importing voice files to your PC from the recorder is called downloading. With DSS Player, thereare three ways to download voice files to your PC: • Download Selected Files Download one or several voice files to your PC. • Download Folders Download all the voice files in one folder. • Download Al...
Page 56 - Download the voice file.
56 3 Download the voice file. (Windows)From the [Download] menu, click on[Download Selected Files].(Macintosh)F r o m t h e [ To o l s ] m e n u , c l i c k o n[Download Selected Files]. 4 Download complete. Once the transmission screen closes and therecord/play indicator lamp on the recordergoes da...
Page 57 - Play a Voice File; File name
57 1 Select the folder. Select the folder that contains the voice fileyou would like to play.The illustration shows that to select fromamong voice files already downloaded, FolderA in the Dictation Folder window was selected. 2 Select the voice file. Select the voice file to play from the Voice File...
Page 58 - Upload Voice Files to the Recorder
58 1 Select the folder. Select the folder that contains the voice fileto upload from the Dictation Folder window. 2 Select the voice file. Select the voice file to upload from the VoiceFile List Box. 3 Select the folder to upload. (Windows)From the [Download] menu select [Upload Files] or click on t...
Page 59 - Editing existing files; Recording a new file
59 Direct Recording on PC and Editing on PC If you want to record and edit voice files using your PC, open the [Remote Edit] window while therecorder is connected to your PC ( ☞ P.50). You can easily create new files, insert recordings, overwrite recordings, edit index marks, and do other tasks. See...
Page 61 - Converting File Formats to AIFF Files*
61 3 Start recording. Click on [Start] in the recording setup window.Recording will start.You can only change the sound quality andsensitivity settings before recording. 4 Stop recording. Click on [Stop] in the Record Window. 3 4 Converting File Formats to AIFF Files* Choose the [Save as] from the [...
Page 62 - Changing User ID; Attach the voice file.; Send Voice Files with E-mail
62 Changing User ID The user ID is used in DSS file names ( ☞ P.57) that are recorded on a Digital Voice Recorder. 1 Start DSS Player. 2 Start the e-mail software, then select New Mail. 3 Attach the voice file. Select the voice file to attach from the Voice File List Box of DSS Player and drag and d...
Page 63 - Changing a folder name in the Voice Folder window
63 Editing File Comments You can use a PC to create or edit file comments in DSS Player in the [Edit Comments] window,and transfer them from the PC to the recorder. You can also edit file comments imported from therecorder to a PC. Choose the [Edit Comments] command from the [Tools] menu.Files comme...
Page 64 - Editing a Template
64 Editing a Template You can edit folder name and file comment templates in DSS Player in the [Edit & Upload Templates]window and transfer them to the recorder. Templates downloaded from the recorder can also be edited. (Windows)Select [Edit & Upload Templates] from [Download] to open the [...
Page 65 - Using Voice Recognition Software (optional)
65 Using Voice Recognition Software (optional) When you use voice-recognition software such as IBM ViaVoice, it is recommended that you setthe recorder to PC microphone and have the software learn the characteristics of the speaker’svoice and the recorder’s built-in microphone to maximize the accura...
Page 66 - Using the USB Cable; Using the PC Connection Cable
66 Using Voice Recognition Software (optional) ······················································································································································ Notes • Set the recording mode to "SP" when enrolling using the PC connection cable (KP4). If ...
Page 67 - Executing Voice Recognition; Noise Canceling Function
67 Executing Voice Recognition 1 Select the folder. Select the folder containing the voicefile you want to process with voicerecognition from the Dictation Folderwindow. 2 Select the voice file. Select the desired voice file to processwith voice recognition from the VoiceFile List Box. 3 Start of vo...
Page 68 - Notes on Recording For Voice Recognition
68 When recording voices for use in voicerecognition, set up your DSS recorderas follows to facilitate recognition. • Set the microphone sensitivity to "DICT". ( ☞ P.19) • Set the recording mode to "SP". ( ☞ P.18) • Set the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) to "OFF". ( ☞...
Page 69 - Using the recorder as a USB speaker; Using the recorder as USB microphone; For Windows XP
69 Using the recorder as a USB speaker ······················································································································································ Notes • USB speaker can be switched using [Control Panel], in the same manner as the USB microphone.• Do not u...
Page 70 - Meaning
70 Alarm Message List Meaning Low batterypower Erase-locked Index full Folder full Maximum number Zero remainingmemory No file Change recordingmode Error in the internalflash memory System error Too manycharacters input PC microphoneindicator Formatting error Action Replace with new batteries.( ☞ P....
Page 71 - Troubleshooting; Probable cause
71 Troubleshooting Probable cause The batteries are not loaded properly. The batteries are dead. If none of these suggestions works The recorder is in HOLD mode. The recorder is in HOLD mode. The batteries are dead. Low remaining internal flash memory. The maximum number of files has been reached. T...
Page 73 - Conference microphone: ME7
73 Accessories (optional) External microphone: ME9*/11* A lavalier omnidirectional microphone that clipsto clothing. Use to record your own voice orpeople near you. Conference microphone: ME7 A highly sensitive directional microphone(shotgun microphone). Use to record speakersat a distance. Headset:...
Page 75 - Technical Assistance and Support
75 Technical Assistance and Support The following are for only technical questions and support about OLYMPUS recorder and software. ◆ 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 Number in Eur...
Page 76 - FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE; Canadian RFI
Declaration of Conformity Model Number: DS-330 Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Telephone Number: 800-622-6372 This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the ...
