Olympus V403121SU000 - Manual

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 ...

Main features s Support type of memory: SD card ( ☞ P.9). s Three programmable smart buttons F1, F2 and F3. s Recording and storing voice in Digital Speech Standard Pro (DS2 format). s Two recording modes, QP (Quality Playback) mode or SP (Standard Playback) mode ( ☞ P. 26). s Overwrite Recording an...

Memory card Settings and operating environment relating to the card This recorder uses memory in the form of SD card memory. Compatible cards The recorder supports cards with memorycapacity between 512 MB to 32 GB. Check the latest operating information on the Olympus homepage ( http://www.olympus. ...

Identification of parts 1 SD card slot 2 Built-in microphone 3 NEW button 4 REC button 5 REW button 6 FF button 7 STOP button 8 POWER /HOLD switch 9 ERASE button 0 EAR (Earphone) jack ! MIC (Microphone) jack @ Record indicator light # Display (LCD panel) $ + (Volume) button % Fast Forward ( 9 ) butt...

Display status indicators (LCD panel) 1 Record mode indicator 2 Current folder 3 Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar) 4 Record indicator 5 Remaining recording time 6 Level meter indicator 7 Microphone sensitivity indicator 8 Current file number 9 Total number of files in the folder 0 Recording elaps...

Power supply f Warning: • Using batteries for which part or all of the external coating (insulating sheath) is peeling off or batteries which have ruptured may cause fluid leaks, overheating, and explosions. For this reason such batteries should absolutely not be used. • Commercially available batte...

Power supply Notes • Manganese batteries may not be used in this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended. • Be sure to turn OFF the recorder before replacing the batteries. Removing the batteries while the recorder is in use...

Power supply Charging by connecting to a computer via USB You can charge the batteries by connecting to a PC’s USB port. When charging, be sure to correctly place the rechargeable batteries (supplied) into the recorder ( ☞ P.12). 1 Boot the PC. 2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC. Do n...

Power supply Connecting the USB-type AC adapter (optional) to charge It can be charged by connecting to the USB connecting AC adapter (A514) (optional). 1 Plug the recorder’s USB cable into the AC adapter. 3 While the recorder is in stop mode or turned off, connect the USB cable to the connecting te...

Turning on/off the power When the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum. Even if the power is turned off, existing data, mode settings, and clock settings will be maintained. Turning on the power While the recorder is turned off, slide the POWER / ...

If you bring the POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD position, the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and switches will be disabled. This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket. 1 EN 18 HOLD Set the recorder to HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to t...

Inserting and ejecting a SD card Inserting a SD card Insert the SD card fully into the card slot with the card facing the direction shown in the illustration below, until it clicks into place. • When inserting SD card into the SD card slot, the recorder message [ Please Wait ] will fl ash on the LCD ...

• You can select between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the F2 ([ 24H ] or [ 12H ])* button while setting the hour and minute. Example: 5:45 P.M 5:45 PM (Initial setting) 17:45 Setting the correct time and date on the recorder is very important since every file recorded on the recorder will have...

Changing the time and date When the recorder’s POWER/HOLD switch is turned ON the [ Time & Date ] will be displayed for two seconds. If the time and date is not correct, set it using the procedure below. 2 Press the PLAY/OK or 9 button. • The time and date screen appears. The hour indicator flas...

Basic operations The recorder has five folders, [ A ], [ B ], [ C ], [ D ], [ E ] and you can select a folder by pressing the F1 ( FOLDER ) 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, w...

Recording New recording Create a new file to record in. 1 Press the NEW button to create a new file. a Selected Author ID b New file number c Remaining recording time 2 Press the REC button to start recording. • The record indicator light glows orange and [ ] (Record indicator) appears on the displa...

Overwrite recording You can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file.Note that the overwritten recordings will be erased. Recording 1 Select and play the file you want to overwrite. • Stop the playback at the point you want to start overwriting. 2 Press the REC button to s...

Recording Insert recording Additional recording can be inserted into previously recorded file. 1 Select and play the file you want to insert an additional recording into. 2 While playing the file, press the F1 ( INSERT ) button to insert an additional recording. • [ Insert Rec? ] appears on the disp...

Recording modes [Rec Mode] The recording mode can choose between [ QP ] (Quality Playback) and [ SP ] (Standard Playback). 1 Select [ Rec Mode ] at the [ Record Menu ] screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9 button. • Refer to P.41 regarding each menu item settings. 3 Press the PLAY/OK button to complet...

Microphone sensitivity [Mic Sense] You can switch between two microphone sensitivities to meet recording needs: [ Dictation ] for oral dictation and [ Conference ] which is suited for situations like meetings and conferences with a small number of people.The setting status will appear on the display...

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator [VCVA] The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) is a function that starts recording automatically when the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, and automatically pauses when the volume drops below the threshold.The VC...

+ , − (Volume) button Recording monitor It is possible to monitor your recording by listening to the recording while recording is in progress. Insert the earphone plug into the earphone jack and use the + or – button to control the volume level. Note • Insert the plugs in to the end as shown in the ...

Playback You can start playing a file at any point. 1 Select the file, then press the PLAY/OK button to start playback. • The [ ] (Play indicator) appears on the display. a Play indicator 2 Press the + or – button to adjust the volume. • The display shows the volume level. You can choose between [ 0...

Erasing Erasing a file 1 Select the file you want to erase. 2 Press the ERASE button. 3 Press the + button to select [ File Erase ], then press the PLAY/OK button. [ Erase Done ] is displayed when the file is erased. File numbers will be reassigned automatically. Erasing or deleting a file from any ...

Erasing Erasing all files in a folder 1 Select the file you want to erase. 2 Press the ERASE button. 3 Press the + button to select [ Erase in Folder ], then press the PLAY/OK button. [ Erase Done ] is displayed when the files are erased. Any locked files in the folder will be reassigned new file nu...

Erasing Partially erasing a file 1 Playback the file you would like to partially erase. 2 Press the ERASE button at the point to start erasing. • While playback continues, [ Erase start ] will appear on the display. • If you press the F2 ( ) button, playback will skip (F.Skip) to the end of the file...

Advanced operations Selecting folders and files Changing folders 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the F1 ( FOLDER ) button. • The folder list screen will be displayed. Changing file 1 While the file is being displayed, press the 9 or 0 button. • This will change and display the file number ord...

Displaying file information [Information] The recorder can display a variety of information related to the current file. 1 Select the file containing the information to display. • Refer to P.36 regarding file selection. 2 Press the F2 ( INFO ) button. • The file information is displayed.• You can di...

Index marks Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback. Index marks are used to provide a quick and easy way to identif y important or significant parts within the file. Setting an index mark 1 While the recorder is recording or in playback mode, press the F3 ( INDEX ) button t...

Men u li st Menu list Main menu Second layer Setting Ref.page Lock Rec Mode VC VA Backlight Contrast LED Languages File Menu Record Menu Display Menu [ Off ], [On] [ QP ], [SP] [ Off ], [On] [ On ], [Of f ] Program contrast level [01]~[12] (Default is [ 06 ]). [ On ], [Of f ] [ English ], [Deutsch],...

Menu list Notes • The selectable language varies depending on the countries where the product was purchased. • Items appear in bold letters in the “ Setting ” column to indicate that they are the initial settings. Main menu Second layer Setting Ref.page Devices Menu Beep Power Save Batter y USB Sett...

Learning to use the menu To navigate through the different options in the menu, use the menu list flow chart ( ☞ P.39, P.40) and the following steps to modif y or change any settings. 1 Press the F3 ( MENU ) button. • The [ Main Menu ] screen will appear on the display. 3 Press the PLAY/OK or 9 butt...

Locking files [Lock] When a file is set to [ Lock ], [ ] will appear on the display, allowing you to prevent important files from accidental erase. Moreover, the file will not be erased even when all files within a folder are erased. 1 Select the file you want to lock. 2 Select [ Lock ] at the [ Fil...

Backlight [Backlight] When the display backlight is set to [ On ], the backlight will light up for about 10 seconds when a button is pressed.This is useful in that it allows you to check the display even in dark locations. 1 Select [ Backlight ] at the [ Display Menu ] screen, then press the PLAY/OK...

LCD contrast adjustment [Contrast] Display contrast can be adjusted from level [ 01 ] to [ 12 ]. 1 Select [ Contrast ] at the [ Display Menu ] screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9 button. • Refer to P.41 regarding each menu item settings. 2 Press the + or – button to set the contrast level. • You can...

LED [LED] You can set it so the Record indicator light does not turn on. 1 Select [ LED ] at the [ Display Menu ] screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9 button. • Refer to P.41 regarding each menu item settings. 2 Press the + or – button to select [ On ] or [ Off ]. [ On ]: LED light will be set. [ Off...

Changing the USB class [USB Settings] Besides setting to [ PC ] (Connect to PC to transfer files) or [ AC Adapter ] (Connect to AC adapter to recharge the battery), you can switch the USB class according to your usage. 1 Select [ USB Settings ] at the [ Device Menu ] screen, then press the PLAY/OK o...

7 Press the PLAY/OK button to complete the setting. 8 Press the F3 ( EXIT ) or 0 button to close the menu screen. When [USB Class] is selected: 6 Press the + or − button to change the setting. [ Composite ]: Setting when connected to the PC and used as an external memory device, USB speaker or micro...

Formatting the card [Format] Cards that have been used in non- Olympus devices, or cards that are not recognized by the recorder, must be formatted before they can be used with the recorder.To familiarize yourself with the formatting process, read the steps below.In terms of formatting, only selecte...

Fo rm a tt in g t h e ca rd To return the recorder’s menu settings to their original status from the time of purchase (initial settings), perform the setting from [ Reset Settings ] in the [ Device Menu ], or perform the same operation by using DSS Player. Initializing the recorder ’s menu settings ...

Managing files on your PC 4 EN 53 The DSS Player is a fully featured software tool that provides a simple to use but sophisticated method of managing your recordings. Some of the features of the DSS Player are: • Automatic startup of the application by connecting the device. • Automatic download of ...

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 XP/ Vista/7 or Mac OS X on the network, you need to log on as an Administrator. Windows For the Windows version, there is an installation m...

Window 1 Exit DSS Player program. 2 Click the [ start ] button on the taskbar. 3 Select [ Add/Remove programs ] from the [ Control Panel ]. • A list of installed applications is displayed. 4 Select [ Olympus DSS Player Standard ], then click the [ Change/Remove ] button. 5 Proceed with the uninstall...

Connecting recorder to PC Connecting to your PC using the USB cable 1 Boot the PC. 2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC. 3 Connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the bottom of the recorder. • [ Remote ( Composite ) ] is displayed on the recorder if the USB cable is connecte...

Connecting recorder to PC Notes • NEVER remove the card or disconnect the USB cable while the record indicator light is fl ashing. If you do, the data on the card will get destroyed. • Some PC’s may not supply suffi cient power and the recorder fails to connect. Refer to your PC user’s manual regarding...

By default, connecting the recorder to your PC, will start the application automatically. Windows Disabling automatic start: 1 Right-click the Device Detector in the System Tray in the lower right-hand corner of the screen, then select [ Settings startup application ]. 2 Click [ DSS Player Standard ...

Other practical use methods Using as external memory of the computer 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...

Other information Alarm message list Message Explanation Action [Battery Low] Batter y power is getting low. Charge the batteries or replace with new batteries ( ☞ P.12, P.14, P.15). [File Protected] Attempt to delete a locked file. Unlock the file from the file menu ( ☞ P.42). [Index Full] The file...

Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Nothing appears on the display The batteries are not loaded properly. Verif y polarity is correct ( ☞ P.12). The batteries are dead. Charge the batteries or replace with new batteries ( ☞ P.12, P.14, P.15). The recorder is in power of f mode. Turn the po...

Symptom Probable cause Action Unable to set index marks The maximum number of index marks (32) has been reached. Erase unnecessar y index marks ( ☞ P.38). The file is locked. Unlock the file from the file menu ( ☞ P.42). The SD card is locked. Unlock the SD card lock. Cannot recharge [ Battery ] is ...

Accessories (optional) s Headset: E62, E102 Stereo headset for your PC. A helpful tool for PC based transcription. s Monaural binaural earphone: E20 s Noise-cancellation microphone: ME12 (Dictation microphone) Used to get crisp recordings of your own voice by reducing the effects of ambient noise. R...

Specifications General points 4 Recording format: DS2 (Digital Speech Standard Pro) 4 Recording media: SD -card: 512 MB to 32 GB 4 Input level: - 70 dBv 4 Sampling frequency: [ QP ] mode: 16 kHz [ SP ] mode: 12 kHz 4 Overall frequency response: [ QP ] mode: 200 Hz to 7,000 Hz [ SP ] mode: 200 Hz to ...