Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder.

Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely.

Keep the instructions handy for future reference.

To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use.

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6Preparation Before Using DSS Player

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Safe and Proper

Usage

Before using your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference.

???The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. To protect yourself and others from personal injury or damage to property, it is essential that you always read the warnings and information provided.

General Precautions

???Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed automobile under direct sunlight or on the beach in the summer.

???Do not store the recorder in places exposed to excessive moisture or dust.

???Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit.

???Do not place the recorder on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs or refrigerators.

???Avoid recording or playing back near cellular phones or other wireless equipment, as they may cause interference and noise. If you experience noise, move to another place, or move the recorder further away from such equipment.

???Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause irreparable damage.

???Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.

???Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself.

???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.

<Warning regarding data loss>

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.

???Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable batteries.

???Never use any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover.

???Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

???If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:

1remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and;

2call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service.

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1 Getting Started

Main Features

Features Main

This product is equipped with the following features.

???Connect the cradle and the USB connection cable to this recorder, and high speed data transfer to a computer can be performed. (??? P.78)

???This recorder can also be utilized as external memory of a computer. (??? P.112)

???By connecting the computer with the USB, pictures, text data, etc. can be saved, and utilized to carry data.

???It has a large backlight full-dot display (LCD display screen). (??? P.60)

???The screen displays information about recorded voice files and easily understood operational messages.

???The recorder stores highly compressed DSS and WMA format voice messages in internal flash memory.*1

???By using the built-in stereo microphone, 2 types of stereo recording modes, which are Stereo HQ (stereo high quality sound recording) and Stereo SP (stereo standard recording) and 3 types of monaural recording modes, which are HQ (high quality sound recording), SP (standard recording), and LP (long-term recording) can be selected.*1(??? P.22)

Recording time

STEREO HQ mode : 1 hours 5 minutes

STEREO SP mode : 2 hours 10 minutes

???Available recording time for one continuous file. Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made. (The displayed available recording time and recorded time are approximate indications.)

???You may assign your own names to folders. (??? P.61)

???The five folders can hold 199 files each, for the maximum of 995 recordings.

(??? P.20)

???It has a built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function. (??? P.23)

???A timer recording function is built-in, which can record at a set time. (??? P.28)

???You can input file comments.*2 (??? P.64)

???You can add comments of up to 100 characters to each recorded file.

???This recorder has 10 pre-set comment templates.

???The recorder has a Noise Cancel Function.*2 (??? P.47)

???Ruwisch & Kollegen GmbH Noise Suppression Technology reduces noise in files and enables clear sound playback.

???Recorded files may be moved from one folder to another. (??? P.65)

???You can insert or delete index marks. *2 (??? P.56)

???If you insert index marks during recording or playback, you will later be able to quickly find the recording you want to hear.

???The playback speed can be controlled as preferred. (??? P.39)

performed.

(paid option). (???P.96)

???Meetings, discussions where voices of more than one person can be recorded

???Conferences, lectures where the surrounding noise can be recorded

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Identification of Parts

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Inserting Batteries

2 Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity.

3 Close the battery cover completely.

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Replacing batteries

The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power.

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Notes

???Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in use may corrupt the file. If you are recording into a file and the batteries run out, you will lose your currently recorded file because the file header will not be able to close. It is crucial to change the batteries once you see only one Hash mark in the battery icon.

???Be sure to replace both batteries at the same time.

???Never mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types and/or brands.

???If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace dead batteries, you may have to reset the time when you load fresh batteries (??? P.14).

???Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time.

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Batteries Inserting

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Supply Power

Power Supply

When the recorder is not used, setting it to HOLD turns off the recorder, suppressing the consumption of the battery to a minimum. Even if the power is turned off, the existing data, settings of each mode, and clock setting will be maintained. To turn the power on, cancel the hold switch.

Turning Off the Power

Move the HOLD switch to the HOLD position while the recorder is not in operation.

After ???HOLD??? is displayed, flashing for 2 seconds, the display will turn off.

Turning On the Power

Release the HOLD switch of the recorder.

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.

Remember to reset the HOLD switch when using the recorder.

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Time/Date Setting

The hour indicator will flash automatically when you load batteries before using the recorder for the first time, or after the recorder hasn???t been used for a long time. Proceed from step 1.

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MENU/SET button

(Accepts a choice and moves on to the next item)

PLAY button

(Switching the data displayed.)

2 button

(Alters a choice)

3 button

(Alters a choice)

STOP button

(Exits the menu)

1 Set the hour.

1 Press the 3 button or 2 button to set the hour.

2 Press the MENU/SET button to accept the hour.

???You can choose between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the PLAY button while setting the hour and minute.

Example: 5:45 P.M.

5:45 PM ?????? 17:45 (Initial setting)

2 Set the minute.

1 Press the 3 button or 2 button to set the minute.

2 Press the MENU/SET button to accept the minute.

3 Set the year.

1 Press the 3 button or 2 button to set the year.

2 Press the MENU/SET button to accept the year.

???You can choose the order of the year, month, day by pressing the PLAY button while setting them.

Example: January 14, 2005

1M 14D 2005Y (Initial setting)

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14D 1M 2005Y

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2005Y 1M 14D

6Press the STOP button to close the menu.

When the date is confirmed, the recorder???s clock will start to move. Set the time according to the time signal and press the MENU/SET button.

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4 Set the month.

1 Press the 3 button or 2 button to set the month.

2 Press the MENU/SET button to accept the month.

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Note

If you press the STOP button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that point.

(TIME&DA Time/Date

5 Set the date.

1 Press the 3 button or 2 button to set the date.

2 Press the MENU/SET button to accept the date.

Changing the Time/Date

1 Press the 3 or 2 button in the sub menu screen, and select the

Time/Date setup process.

Follow the same steps starting at step 1 in ???Setting Time/Date??? (??? P.14).

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Menu Setting Method

Each item of the menu list (??? P.18, 19) can be set by the following method.

Setting Menu

Method

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Main Menu Setting

1Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer.

The main menu opens.

2Press the 3 or 2 button to move to the item to be set.

3Press the MENU/SET button.

Moves to the setting of the selected item. When ???SUB MENU is selected, move to the item of the sub menu.

3 Press the MENU/SET button.

The sub menu opens.

4 Press the 3or 2button to move to the item to be set.

5 Press the MENU/SET button.

Moves to the setting of the selected item. When ???MAIN MENU is selected, move to the item of the main menu.

6 Press the 3 or 2 button to change the setting.

7 Press the MENU/SET button to complete the setup screen.

8 Press the STOP button to close the sub menu.

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Setting Menu

Method

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List Menu

Menu List

Main Menu

Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1secomd or longer.

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P.25

P.55

P.45

P.44

Playback Speed Setting Screen

P.39

P.41

P.48

P.28

Switches to the sub menu.

P.17

P.23

Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer.

Press the 3 or 2 button.

Press the MENU/SET button.

Initial setting

Sub Menu

Switches to the main menu.

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P.58

P.60

P.61

P.64

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Time/Date setting.

In order of hour, minute, year, month and day.

LCD contrast adjustment

Folder naming.

Assigning file comments.

Press the 3 or 2 button.

Press the MENU/SET button.

Initial setting

List Menu

1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder.

The folder name is displayed.

aTotal number of recorded files in the folder

b Current file number c Current folder

2 Press the REC button to start recording.

The record/play indicator lamp glows red. Turn the built-in stereo microphone in the direction to be recorded. The display changes depending on the recording mode (??? P.22).

d Current recording mode e Recording time

f Remaining recording time

Display in the stereo recording mode

Notes

???To ensure recording from the beginning, start speaking after you see the red record/play indicator lamp on.

???A beep will sound when remaining recording time reaches 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds while recording.

??????MEMORY FULL??? or ???FOLDER FULL??? will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is full. Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further (??? P.51) or transfer voice files to your computer using DSS Player Software (??? P.86).

???DSS format in SP and LP mode recording, and WMA format in stereo HQ and stereo SP and HQ mode recording.

???While recording, pressing the PLAY button stops recording and plays back the current file.

Recording functions

Pause

Press the REC button while recording.

??????REC PAUSE??? will flash on the display.

???The recorder will time out after 2 hours when left in ???REC PAUSE???.

Resume Recording

Press the REC button again.

???Recording will resume at the point of interruption.

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Modes Recording

MODE) (REC

Recording Modes (REC MODE)

The recording mode can be chosen from Stereo HQ (stereo high quality sound recording) and Stereo SP (stereo standard recording), HQ (high quality sound recording), SP (standard recording), and LP (long-term recording).

1Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer.

???REC MODE??? will be displayed on the screen (??? P.16,18).

3Press the 3or 2 button to choose from ???STEREO HQ???, ???STEREO SP???, ???HQ???, ???SP??? and ???LP???.

4Press the MENU/SET button to complete the setup screen.

5Press the STOP button to close the main menu.

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Note

When a meeting and lecture is to be recorded clearly, set other than LP mode to record.

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3 Press the MENU/SET button.

The VCVA setup process begins.

4 Press the 3or 2button to choose between ???ON??? and ???OFF???.

ON: Will start recording in VCVA mode.

OFF: Will resume recording in normal mode.

5 Press the MENU/SET button to complete the setup screen.

6 Press the STOP button to close the main menu.

When ???ON??? is selected, a VCVA indication will be displayed on the screen.

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7 Press the REC button to start recording.

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.

Adjust the start/stop actuation level

Press the FF or REW button to adjust the pause sound level during recording.

The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different values. The higher the value, the more sensitive the recorder to sounds. At the highest value, even the faintest sound will activate recording.

The VCVA pause sound level can be adjusted according to the ambient (background) noise.

a Level meter (varies according to the sound volume being recorded)

bStart level (moves to the right/left according to the set level)

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3 Press the MENU/SET button.

The microphone sensitivity setup process begins.

4 Press the 3or 2button to choose between ???CONFERENCE??? and ???DICTATION???.

CONFERENCE:

High-sensitivity mode that records sounds in all directions.

DICTATION:

Low-sensitivity mode suited for dictation.

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Microphone External

Other or Devices

To MIC (microphone) jack

To audio output terminal of other devices

Recording with External Microphone

Connect the external microphone to the microphone jack of the recorder.

When the external microphone is connected to the microphone jack of the recorder, the built-in microphone will not operate.

Applicable external microphones

???Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone: ME12 (optional)

(Dictation microphone)

This microphone is used to record your own voice while minimizing surrounding noise and suits for voice recognition.

???Stereo microphone: ME51S (optional)

The high fidelity of the stereo recording, which only stereo can perform. Furthermore, clear sound quality with less noise is obtained with the WMA format. Stereo recording is possible only when set at Stereo HQ and Stereo SP mode.

Recording the sound of other devices with this recorder

The sound can be recorded when connecting to the audio output terminal (stereo mini plug) of the other device, and the microphone jack of the recorder with the connecting cord (optional KA333) for dubbing.

To audio input terminal of other devices

To EAR (earphone) jack

Recording the sound of this recorder with other devices

The sound of this recorder can be recorded to other devices when connected to the audio input terminal (stereo mini plug) of other devices and the earphone jack of this recorder, with the connecting cord (optional KA333) for dubbing.

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???The input level cannot be adjusted on this recorder. When you connect the recorder to an external device, execute a test recording and adjust the output level of the external device.

???A microphone with plug-in power, which receives the power supply from this recorder, can be used.

???Please do not insert/remove the cord to/from the jack of this recorder while recording.

???When the external stereo microphone is inserted while set in HQ, SP, and LP modes, it enables recording only with the L Channel microphone.

???When the monaural microphone is inserted into the microphone jack in Stereo HQ and Stereo SP mode, the sound will be recorded only in the L Channel.

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Devices Other

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REC) (TIMER

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1Press the FOLDER button to select the folder in which the recording will be saved.

2Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer.

The main menu opens (??? P.16,18).

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The timer recording setup process begins.

5Press the 3or 2button to choose ???ON???.

Press the MENU/SET button to choose ???OFF???, the timer recording will be canceled and the screen returns to the main menu.

2 Press the MENU/SET button to accept the hour.

3 Press the 3 button or 2 button to set the minute.

4 Press the MENU/SET button to apply the current minute setting and move to the recording mode.

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Recording Timer

REC) (TIMER

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Recording Timer

REC) (TIMER

Timer Recording (TIMER REC)

display, will be displayed in ( ) for 5 seconds.

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12 Press the STOP button to close the main menu.

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Notes

???If the recorder is in use at the preset start time, the timer recording will start directly after stopping the recorder.

???Timer recording will start even the recorder is put to HOLD.

???Recording will start even though the alarm playback is set at the time the timer recording was set.

???If start and end time of timer recording are set at the same time, the recording will not be executed.

???If the batteries run out while recording based on the timer setting, the recorder will stop recording. Check the battery power before starting the timer recording.

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Recording Timer

REC) (TIMER

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While Listening

is Audio

(Recording Recorded

Monitor)

Listening While Audio is Recorded (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 VOL (+) or VOL (???) button.

Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder.

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.

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Notes

??? Recording level cannot be controlled using the volume button.

??? When using the earphones, do NOT set the volume too high. Listening at very high volume may lead to hearing loss.

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Playing

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The record/play indicator lamp glows green.

a Current playback time

b Total recording time of the file being played

4 Press the VOL (+) or VOL (???) button to select the proper sound volume.

The display shows the volume level.

You can choose between 0 to 30.

5 Press the STOP button at any point you want to stop the playback.

Resume playback by pressing PLAY button again.

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Playing

End Position

Playback functions

Fast

Playback

Slow

Playback

Cue (CUE)

Review

Skipping to beginning of a file*4

Fast forward*6 rewind*6 *7 within a set time

Operation

Press the PLAY button once while playing a file.*1

???The recorder plays at a set speed. The playback speed can be set from 0.5 to 2 times (??? P.39).

Hold the FF button while playing a file.*2

???The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file. Continue pressing the FF button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next file.*3

Hold the REW button while playing a file.*2

???The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file. Continue pressing the REW button to proceed with the review from the end of the previous file.*3

Press the FF button during playback, fast playback, or slow playback.

??? The next file is cued and playback starts at the original speed.*5

Press the REW button during playback, fast playback, or slow playback.

???The file being played is cued and playback starts at the original speed.*5

Press the REW button 2 times during playback, for fast playback or slow playback.

???The previous file is cued, and playback starts at the original speed.*5

Press the FF button during playback, fast playback, or slow playback.

???The file during playback fast forwards for the set time, and playback starts at the original speed.*8

Press the REW button during playback, fast playback, or slow playback.

???The file during playback rewinds for the set time, and playback starts at the original speed.*8 *9

How to Cancel

Press the PLAY button.

???Playback returns to normal rate.

Release the FF button.

???Replays at the original speed.

Release the REW button.

???Replays at the original speed.

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Playing

*1 The above-mentioned playback functions and the insertion of index mark (???P.56) are also enabled during fast/slow playback as well as normal playback.

*2 When pressing the FF or REW button continuously while stopped, the cue of the file start position and previous file end position(??? P.34) will be executed continuously (skip/reverse skip).

*3 When the index mark is shown in the middle of a file, it will stop temporarily in the position of the index mark.

*4 When the skip interval is set to file skip in the menu setting (??? P.45) . It is set to file skip in the initial setting.

*5 When the index mark is shown in the middle of a file, playback starts at the position of the index mark.

*6 When the skip interval is set at other than file skip in the menu setting.

*7 When playback was set to ???OFF??? previously in the menu setting (??? P.44).

*8 When the index mark is shown before the set time the playback will start in the position of the index mark.

*9 If both of the skip interval and the previous playback are set, the time setting for previous playback overrides the time setting for skip interval.

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Notes

???When the noise cancel function (??? P.47) is set to ???LOW??? or ???HIGH???, the playback speed cannot be set.

???When the previous playback is set, the FF button is disabled and will not skip to the cue of the file start position or the index mark position.

Last File End

When the following operation is executed and it reaches to the end of the last file during playback, ???END??? will be displayed and flashing for 5 seconds in the display.

??? Press the FF button (skip)

??? Press the FF button continuously (CUE)

??? Playback last file

Operating the FF or REW button while ???END??? is displayed and flashing, the following operation can be executed.

Operation

Press the REW button continuously.

??? Continuously rewind (REVIEW) from the last file end (??? P.35).

Set other than file skip in the skip interval or, press the REW button when the previous playback is set to ON.

???The nearest of the set time interval or index mark, or only the return time of the previous playback, will start the playback in reverse skip.

Set the file skip in the skip interval or, press the REW button when the previous playback is set to OFF. ??? The playback will start in reverse skip; either at the nearest last file start position or the index mark.

Press the FF button.

??? Skips to the starting position of the head file, and stops.

Press the FF button continuously.

???It skips continuously from the starting position of the head file, and it will stop if the REW button is released.

Note

After ???END??? is displayed for 5 seconds and flashing, it returns to the start position of the last file and stop.

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Playing

Changing the Playback Speed (PLAY SPEED)

The playback speed of the file can be changed from within 0.5 to 2 times speed. You have 2 options how to set the playback speed. Either during playback or through the menu.

Changing during playback

displayed, to change the playback speed.

Playback speed can be changed by units within 0.5 to 2 times speed for every 0.125 times. After that, the fast playback/slow playback will be the set playback speed.

5 seconds after the setting, the playback speed will be displayed and flashing. Also, the playback speed in the menu setting will be changed after the setting.

3 Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback.

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the Changing

Speed Playback

Y(PLA

SPEED)

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the Changing

Speed Playback

Y(PLA

SPEED)

3 Press the MENU/SET button.

The playback speed setup process begins.

4 Press the 3 or 2 button to set the playback speed.

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Continuous Playback (ALL PLAY)

This function allows you to listen to all your recordings of one folder in one go without any stop between the files.

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3 Press the MENU/SET button.

The continuous playback setup process begins.

4 Press the 3 or 2 button to choose between ???ON??? and ???OFF???.

ON: Continuous playback.

OFF: Returns to playback with stop between single files.

5 Press the MENU/SET button to complete the setup screen.

6 Press the STOP button to close the main menu.

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Note

After playback of last file in the folder, ???END??? appears on the screen and playback stops automatically.

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Playback Continuous

PLAY) (ALL

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Playback Repeat

Repeat Playback

This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played. If the continuous playback function is used together, two or more files can be repeatedly replayed as long as they are in the same folder.

Even while ???REPEAT END???? is flashing, changing the playback speed (??? P.39), fast forward, rewind and cue (???P.35) can be executed the same as during normal playback, and it can be advanced quickly to the end position. Also, when it reaches to the end of the file, which will become the end position, then repeat playback will start.

3 Press the REPEAT button briefly again at the position you want Repeat Playback to end.

The recorder repeatedly plays back the section between the start and the end positions until you cancel Repeat Playback.

If continuous playback is set to ON 3 (??? P.41), the end position can be set to the extent of the last file in the

folder.

The playback speed, index mark insertion/removal, and noise cancellation can be set during continuous playback as well as normal playback.

4 Cancel the continuous playback function.

???Pressing the REPEAT button briefly will return to the normal playback.

???Pressing the STOP button will cancel the continuous playback function and stop the playback.

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Note

To use this function, briefly press the REPEAT button. If you hold it 1 second or longer, the Moving Files screen appears (??? P.65).

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Playback Repeat

3 Press the MENU/SET button.

The skip interval setup process begins.

4 Press the 3 or 2 button to set the skip interval.

FILE SKIP:

Skips from file to file. 10SEC, 30SEC, 1MIN, 5MIN, 10MIN:

Skips with the set time interval and playback will start.

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Interval Skip

(SKIP Setting

SPACE)

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5 Press the MENU/SET button to complete the setup screen.

6 Press the STOP button to close the main menu.

7 Press the FF or REW button while the file is being replayed.

Skip or reverse skip is executed for the set time and playback will start.

Interval Skip

(SKIP Setting

SPACE)

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Note

If both skip interval and auto backspace review are set, the previous playback setting will have priority for the reverse skip when the REW button is pressed.

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1 Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer while the file is playing.

Displays currently set Noise Cancel level.

2 Press the MENU/SET button again to choose a noise cancel level.

The levels switch in the following rotation, ???OFF??? ???LOW??? ???HIGH???.

If the Noise Cancel level is set to ???LOW??? or ???HIGH???, the level setting is displayed for 5 seconds when a file is played back.

To change the Noise Cancel level setting, press the MENU/SET button while the level setting is displayed.

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Cancel Noise

Function

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Playback Alarm

(ALARM) Function

Alarm Playback Function (ALARM)

The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre-set time.

4 Press the 3or 2button to choose ???ALARM???.

5 Press the MENU/SET button.

The alarm playback setup process begins.

6 Press the 3or 2button to choose between ???ON??? and ???OFF???.

ON: Enables alarm playback.

OFF: Disables alarm playback.

10 Press the 3or 2button to set the minute.

11 Press the MENU/SET button to accept the minute.

12 Press the STOP button to close the main menu.

An alarm tone will sound at the scheduled time. Press any button while the alarm sounds to play the file you associated with the alarm.

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Playback Alarm

(ALARM) Function

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Playback Alarm

(ALARM) Function

To enable alarm sound only

To set an alarm without audio playback, set the alarm while an empty folder is selected.

???Start setting from step 3 (??? P.48) of ???Alarm Playback Function???.

???When alarm sound goes at the preset time, pressing any button stops the sound.

Notes

???The alarm playback function can be set for only one file at a time.

???The alarm will sound at the scheduled time every day unless the alarm playback setting is cleared.

???If you wish to change the file for alarm play, first turn the alarm settings ???OFF???, then make any desired new alarm settings.

???The alarm will sound for 5 minutes and then stop.

???If the recorder is in use at the scheduled time, the alarm will sound after the operation is finished.

???The alarm will sound at the scheduled time even if the recorder is set to hold. The recorder begins to play the file associated with the alarm when you press any button.

???The alarm playback setting is cleared if the selected file is erased.

???When the timer recording is set, the timer recording setting has priority.

5 Other functions

Erasing

Erasing One File at a Time

A selected file can be erased from a folder.

1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder.

2 Press the FF or REW button to choose the file you want to erase.

4 Press the 3 button to choose the ???START???.

???START??? is flashing. When the 2 button is pressed, it will return to the flashing display of ???CANCEL???.

5

Erasing

5

Erasing

Erasing

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Notes

???An erased file cannot be restored.

???The file set to erase lock will not be erased (??? P.55).

???If operation is not executed for 8 seconds during the setting, it will return to the stop status.

???Completion of erasing may take 10 seconds. Never do anything during this period because data may be corrupted. Removing or setting batteries is not permissible, whether or not the batteries are set in the recorder.

1,3 2

1 Press the FOLDER button to choose the folder you want to erase all files.

a Folder from which to erase files

3 Press the 3 button to choose the ???START???.

???START??? is flashing. When the 2 button is pressed, it will return to the flashing display of ???CANCEL???.

5

Erasing

Erasing

???ERASE DONE??? is displayed when the files are erased. Locked files are reassigned file numbers in ascending order.

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Notes

???An erased file cannot be restored.

???The file set to erase lock will not be erased (??? P.55).

???If operation is not executed for 8 seconds during the setting, it will return to the stop status.

???Completion of erasing may take 10 seconds. Never do anything during this period because data may be corrupted. Battery removal setting/removal are not permissible, whether or not the battery is set in the recorder.

3,5,7 4,6 8 1

2

4

5

6

Press the 3or 2button to choose ???LOCK???.

Press the MENU/SET button.

The file locking setup process begins.

Press the 3 or 2 button to choose between ???ON??? and ???OFF???.

ON: Locks the file and prevents it from being erased.

OFF: Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased.

Files Locking

(LOCK)

7

8

Press the MENU/SET button to complete the setup screen.

Press the STOP button to close the main menu.

5

Marks Index

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

The recorder stops for 1 second when it reaches the index mark.

Clearing an Index Mark

3 Locate the index mark you want to clear.

4 Press the ERASE button while the index number appears for approximately 2 seconds on the display.

The index mark is erased.

1 Press the 3 or 2 button in the sub menu screen, and select the ???CONTRAST???.

See ??? P.17 and 19 regarding the sub menu.

2 Press the MENU/SET button.

The LCD display contrast setup process begins.

3 Press the 3 or 2 button to set the contrast level.

You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from 1 to 12.

(Initial setting ......6)

4 Press the MENU/SET button to complete the setup screen.

5 Press the STOP button to close the sub menu.

Backlight (BACKLIGHT)

The recorder display backlight is ON by default. The display will lit for about 10 seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed. The backlight feature can be turned off from the menu.

1 Press the 3 or 2 button in the sub menu screen, and select

3 choose between ???ON??? and ???OFF???.

ON: Backlight is enabled.

OFF: Backlight is disabled.

4 Press the MENU/SET button to complete the setup screen.

5 Press the STOP button to close the sub menu.

5

(BACKLIGHT) Backlight

5

Sounds System (BEEP)

System Sounds (BEEP)

The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be turned off.

1 Press the 3 or 2 button in the sub menu screen, and select

3 Press the 3 or 2 button to choose between ???ON??? and ???OFF???.

ON: System sounds are enabled.

OFF: System sounds are disabled.

4 Press the MENU/SET button to complete the setup screen.

5 Press the STOP button to close the sub menu.

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Note

If the alarm playback function has been set, the alarm will sound at the scheduled time even if system sounds are turned off.

Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME)

The 5 folders on the recorder (Folder A to Folder E) can be easily renamed. The folder name is limited to 12 characters each. Frequently used names such as ???dictation (DICT.)???, ???meeting (MEETING)???and ???(SCHEDULE)??? are pre-set in a template.

1 Press the 3 or 2 button in the sub menu screen, and select

3 Press the 3 or 2 button to choose the folder you want to name.

4 Press the MENU/SET button to accept the chosen folder.

a Current character being entered (a

space is highlighted and blinks.)

5 Press the 3 or 2 button to choose characters.

The recorder assigns the following buttons to inputting procedures.

5

Folder Assigning

(FOLDER Names

NAME)

5

Folder Assigning

(FOLDER Names

NAME)

Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME)

Recorder buttons that are used to input characters

6Use the two following methods to quickly find characters.

1 When the FF button is pressed, the displayed character group (example: Uppercase, lowercase, template, symbols) will change, and you can then press the 2 or 3 buttons to select characters.

2 Every time the PLAY button is pressed, it will skip ahead by 5 characters, so you can quickly move closer to the character you want.

(Currently displayed character) =(Space) = DICT. = TO DO =A = F = K = P = U =

Z = a = f = k = p = u = z = 1 = 6 = , = ( = # = ^ = (Space) = DICT. = TO DO...

If you press the PLAY button while a character other than one of the above appears, you will skip to the closest forward character in the above cycle.

Pressing the PLAY button again will then cycle through every fifth character as shown above.

example:

If you press the PLAY button while ???MEMO??? is displayed, ???TO DO??? will appear. If you press the PLAY button while ???B??? is displayed, ???F??? will appear.

Available characters

7 When you have finished setting the folder name, press and hold the MENU/ SET button for 1 second or longer.

This completes the folder naming procedure.

(If you wish to continue assigning names to folders, press the MENU/SET button and repeat the procedure from step 3.)

8 Press the STOP button to close the sub menu.

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Notes

???The folder naming process ends automatically when the twelfth character is set.

???If you input more than 12 characters, ???OVER-FLOW??? appears on the display.

???You can use a PC to easily change the folder names on the recorder (??? P.92).

5

Folder Assigning

(FOLDER Names

NAME)

5

File Assigning

(COMMENT) Comments

4 When you have finished setting the file comments, press and hold the PLAY button for 1 second or longer.

This completes the file comment input procedure.

5 Press the STOP button to close the sub menu.

Moving Files Across Folders

A recorded file can be transferred from one folder to another.

The file is added at the end of existing files in the destination folder.

If you choose the current folder as the destination folder, the selected file will move to the end of the existing files in it.

4 Press the MENU/SET button to accept the chosen destination folder.

The file is moved.

{

Transfer is complete when ???MOVE DONE??? appears.

5

Files Moving

Folders Across

5

Display LCD

Information

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.

3 Time stamp

Shows the time that the file was recorded.

66

{

*If a comment contains many characters, it will scroll horizontally to display the complete comment.

While in record mode

Displays 1 and 2 alternately.

While recording in VCVA mode

Displays 1 and 2 alternately.

1 Recording level meter

Displays the audio input level in graphics. The display of the audio input level is different depending on stereo recording or monaural recording.

Display in the stereo recording mode

Display in the stereo recording mode

1 VCVA recording level meter

Displays the audio input level and start level in graphics. (Displays in ???Waiting??? if it has not reached to the VCVA start level).

The display of the audio input level is different depending on stereo recording or monaural recording.

5

Display in the monaural recording

2 Remaining memory bars

Displays the remaining time available for recording in bar mode and count-down mode.

Display in the monaural recording

2 Remaining memory bars

Displays the remaining time available for recording in bar mode and count-down mode.

Display LCD

Information

5

the Formatting

(FORMA Recorder

T)

1,3, 2,4 5,7 6

1Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer.

The main menu opens (??? P.16, 18).

2Press the 3 or 2 button to choose ??????SUB MENU???.

3Press the MENU/SET button.

The sub menu opens (??? P.17, 19).

4Press the 3or 2button to choose ???FORMAT???.

5Press the MENU/SET button.

???CANCEL??? is flashing.

6Press the 3 button to choose ???START???.

???START??? is flashing. When the 2button is pressed, it will return to the flashing display of ???CANCEL???.

7Press the MENU/SET button.

After ???DATA WILL BE CLEARED??? turns on for about 2 seconds, ???CANCEL??? will flash.

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Notes

???Never format the recorder from a PC.

???When the recorder is formatted, all the stored data, including locked files, are erased.

???After formatting, the first file name is 0001.

???While formatting, do not remove the batteries. It may take 10 seconds or more for the erasing to end.

5

the Formatting

(FORMA Recorder

T)

6

DSS Using

Software Player

???When you are downloading a file from the recorder or uploading a file to the recorder, do not remove the USB cable even if the screen is indicating you can. Data is still being transferred while the record/play indicator lamp is blinking. When removing the USB cable, be sure to follow the description in ???P.79. If the

USB cable is removed before the drive is stopped, data may not be successfully transferred.

???On a PC, do not format the drive of the recorder. Initialization is not successfully achieved on a PC. For initialization, follow the instructions in the menu screen of the recorder (??? P.17,19).

???Folder (directory) names displayed by file management tools such as Explorer attached to Microsoft Windows and Finder attached to Mac OS are different from the folder names settable with the recorder or DSS player.

???If folders or files stored on the recorder are moved or renamed by using a file management tool such as Explorer or Finder, the order of files may be changed or files may become unrecognizable.

???Data can be written or uploaded to the recorder even though the attribute of the recorder drive is shown as Read- only by the operating system of the PC.

???As the noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug the earphone when you connect the recorder to a PC.

Sound card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible sound card

6

Environment Operating

6

Software Installing

Windows

1Insert DSS Player into the CD- ROM drive.

The installation program will start automatically. Once the program starts, jump to step 4. If it does not, follow the procedures in steps 2 and 3.

2Click the [start] button and select [Run].

3Enter ???D:\setup.exe??? in the [Open]

field and click [OK] .

This is assuming the CD-ROM drive is D.

4 The installation Language Selection dialog box opens.

Click the desired language to select it.

Installing DSS Player

5 Register user information.

Enter your name, company name and serial number. For the serial number, see the label attached to the CD-ROM package provided with DSS Player. When entered, click [Next]. When the confirmation dialog appears, click [Yes].

6 Confirm your acceptance of the terms of the Licensing Agreement.

You must accept the terms of the Licensing Agreement to install DSS Player. If you accept them, click [Yes].

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].

Note

If the installation folder does not exist, a confirmation dialog box opens to get your permission to create a folder for this purpose. Click [Yes].

8 Select a program menu folder.

You may change the program menu folder to another one, such as [Start Up]. To accept the default folder, click [Next].

9 Authorizing the start of file copying.

Confirm all ???Current Settings???. To accept them, click [Next].

Note

To change the program menu folder or installation folder, click [Back].

10Copy files.

Wait until DSS Player is installed on your PC, then click [Finish].

The screen returns to the opening screen automatically.

Installing the Device Driver

11 Connect the recorder to your PC, referring to ???Connecting to Your PC??? (??? P.78).

When you connect the recorder to your PC for the first time after installing DSS Player, the recorder???s driver will be installed automatically. If the driver is installed properly, DSS Player will start automatically.

(For details about operation for DSS Player see pages from P.83)

6

Software Installing

6

Software Installing

Macintosh

1Insert DSS Player into the CD-ROM drive.

2Double-click CD icon.

Double-click the desired language to select it.

3Double-click the following icon.

4Click [Continue] when the DSS Player opening screen appears.

5Confirm 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].

6Select where to install DSS Player.

This lets you specify the folder in which to install DSS Player. To accept the default folder, click [Choose].

Installing DSS Player.

7 Completing setup.

Installation has finished. Click [Quit].

8 Register user information.

To use the DSS Player, it is necessary to register the user information at the time of initial startup.

Open the [DSS Player] folder created at installation, and the user???s registration screen will be displayed, if the is double clicked. Please input your name, company name, and serial number.

Please see the seal attached to the CD- ROM package included with the DSS Player, for the serial number. After the input has ended, click [OK] to complete the registration.

Uninstalling Software

To uninstall any of the software component of the DSS player software installed on your PC, follow the steps below.

Windows

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.

Select the software you would like to uninstall/remove.

5 Click [Change/Remove].

6 Confirmation of Deleting the File.

Click the [OK] button to start uninstalling.

An additional message may appear, if so, read it carefully and follow the instructions given.

7 When the [Maintenance Complete] screen is displayed, click [Finish] to complete uninstalling.

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Note

The voice files you made are stored in the [MESSAGE] folder. If you don???t need them, delete them. You can confirm the location of the [MESSAGE] folder by clicking [Options] in the [Tools] menu before uninstalling.

6

Software Uninstalling

6

Software Uninstalling

Macintosh

1Exit DSS Player.

2Delete the Preferences File.

Delete the [DSS Preference] file in the following location.

Macintosh HD : Users : Library : Preferences

3Delete the Executable File.

Delete the [DSS Player] file in the location where you installed the file.

4Delete the Help File.

Delete the [DSS Player Help] file in the following location.

System Folder : Help

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Note

The voice files you made are stored in the [MESSAGE] folder. If you don???t need them, delete them. You can confirm the location of the [MESSAGE] folder by clicking on [Options] in the [Tools] menu before uninstalling.

Using 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.

Search by Contents

3Choose a topic, then click [Display].

An explanation of the topic is displayed.

6

Online Using

Help

6

to Connecting

PC Your

Connecting to Your PC

Be sure to finish installing DSS Player before connecting the recorder.

Connecting to your PC using the USB cable

1Release the HOLD switch.

2Connect the USB connection cable to the USB port or the USB hub of the PC.

3Confirm that the recorder has stopped, and connect the USB cable to the connection port on the bottom of the recorder.

Please connect the USB connection cable mark to match themark of the recorder connection port.

???STORAGE REMOTE??? is displayed on recorder if the USB cable is connected.

Windows

When the recorder is connected and ???My Computer??? is opened, a removable disk drive is displayed. If ???Add New Hardware Wizard??? appears, cancel the wizard by pressing the [Cancel] button and then install DSS Player.

Macintosh

If the recorder is connected to Mac OS, an icon with a drive name of ???Untitled??? appears.

Disconnecting from Your PC

Windows

Macintosh

1Move the icon of the recorder's drive displayed on desktop to trash box by drag and drop.

2Disconnect the USB cable.

6

to Connecting

PC Your

3

PC I/F

Make sure that the recorder is in the Stop mode, and place it in the cradle.

???STORAGE REMOTE??? is displayed on recorder if the USB cable is connected.

6

DSS Running

Player

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Note

The Mac version DSS Player has no automatic start function.

1

2

3

1

(Windows)

2

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.

*Main screen displayed when DSS Player is started

4

(Macintosh)

4

3 Device Manager Window

Will display the directory structure of the folders in the recorder.

4 Voice File List Box

Will display the voice files in the folder selected in 2 and 3.

6

Names Window Player) (DSS

Voice Download from Files

Recorder the

7

7 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.

The following is an explanation of ???Download Selected Files???. For explanations of ???Download Folders??? and ???Download All???, refer to Online Help.

Download Selected Files

1Select the folder.

From the Device Manager window, select the folder

that contains the voice file you would like to download. 1 The illustration shows that Folder A has been selected.

2Select the voice file.

Select the voice file you would like to download from the Voice File List Box. To select more than one file, hold either the [Ctrl] or [Shift] key and select files. The illustration shows that one voice file is selected.

3 Download the voice file.

(Windows)

From the [Download] menu, click [Download Selected Files]. (Macintosh)

From the [Tools] menu, click [Download Selected Files].

3

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.

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Notes

???NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed.

???Depending on the size of the voice file and your PC, it may take some time to download the files.

???The downloaded files will be stored in the download tray folder that corresponds to the folder in the

recorder.

(Example: A voice file downloaded from Folder A will be stored in download tray A on your PC.)

???If a voice file already exists on your PC with the same name, date and time recorded, the new file will not be downloaded.

Voice Download from Files

Recorder the

7

a Play

File Voice

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.

Voice Upload to Files

Recorder the

7

Voice Upload to Files

Recorder the

7

5Upload 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.

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Notes

???NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed.

???If a file with the same name exists in the folder of this recorder, it cannot be transferred.

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.com/cpg_section/cpg_downloads.asp

http://olympus-europa.com/consumer/2590_software.cfm

Changing User ID

The user ID is used in file names that are recorded on a Digital Voice Recorder.

Note

NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed.

Voice Send

with Files

mail/Changing-E

ID User

7

a Changing

Name/Editing Folder

Comments File

7

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.

(Macintosh)

Choose the [Rename Folder] from the [File] menu and type a folder name.

The names of the folders on the Digital Voice Recorder is updated with the new folder names.

Device Window folder names consist of a string of 12 or fewer single-byte alphanumeric characters.

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Note

NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed.

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 the recorder to a PC.

Choose the [Edit Comments] command from the [Tools] menu.

Files comments can use up to 100 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

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Note

NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed.

Editing a Template

You can edit folder name and file comment templates in DSS Player in the [Edit and Upload Template] 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 [Edit and Upload Template] window.

(Macintosh)

Select [Edit & Upload Templates] from [Tools] to open the [Edit and Upload Template] window.

The maximum number of characters that can be entered is 8 characters for a folder name, and 20 characters for a comment.

Transfer edited content to the recorder

Save edited content

Read saved content

Delete edited content

a Editing

Template

7

Microphone/USB USB

Speaker

7

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.

Audio set up

In order to use this recorder as a USB speaker or a USB microphone in DSS Player, it is necessary to change to ???AUDIO CLASS??? after connecting to the computer in the ???MASS STORAGE??? class. When changed for the first time, the driver will be installed into the computer. After connection, execute the following settings.

Windows

1Click the icon in the toolbar to change the recorder to Audio device.

Macintosh

1From the [Tools] menu, select [Change to audio device].

Uses as a USB Speaker

If this recorder is connected by USB, it can function as a USB speaker. If the recorder is used as a USB speaker, audio output can be done through the recorder, without audio output from the speaker attached to the computer.

Select the [Select Audio Output] from the [Tools] in the menu bar, and change the output destination.

Uses as a USB microphone

If this recorder is connected by USB, it can function as a USB microphone. Also, if an upgrade (??? P.96) 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.

Windows XP

Select [Control Panel] = [Sound and Audio Device] = [Audio] tab, and select the [Microphone Control (DVR)] from the recording device.

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Notes

???If the USB class is set to ???AUDIO CLASS??? in the menu setting of this recorder, this recorder will not be displayed as a removable disk drive. Reset to the ???MASS STORAGE??? class then connect to the computer.

???Changing the USB speaker can be executed from the [Control Panel] as well as the USB microphone.

???When using it as a USB microphone, regardless of the recording mode of this recorder, it becomes the USB stereo microphone. When connecting this recorder and external microphone, use a stereo microphone.

Microphone/USB USB

Speaker

7

Function Upgrade

1Start the DSS Player.

Please see ??? P.83 for the starting method.

2Click the button or select [Purchase a new license for DSS Player Plus] in the [Help] menu.

3 Select [Upgrade to DSS Player Plus] from the [Help] menu.

The ???Upgrade to DSS Player Plus??? dialog will be displayed.

3

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 be upgraded to DSS Player Plus.

Upgrading to DSS Player Plus

When upgraded, the title of the main menu changes to [DSS Player Plus]. Also, you can confirm the upgrade by selecting [About DSS Player] from the [Help] menu on the tool bar. In the [About DSS Player] window, the [DSS Player Plus] should be displayed.

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Notes

???To purchase the license number, it requires an environment where the Internet can be utilized.

???Please see the details in the website regarding the purchase of the license number.

Function Upgrade

8

Voice Using

Software Recognition

8

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 September, 2004)

IBM Corp.

??? IBM ViaVoice Pro USB Edition 10

ScanSoft, Inc

??? Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8

Please inquire to the Olympus Service Center regarding the situation for software to be released hereafter (??? P.119).

Also, when you use such software in combination with this recorder, please confirm the software operation with the user???s computer and the maker.

???Please contact IBM for support information on the voice recognition software, ViaVoice.

???Please contact ScanSoft for support information on ScanSoft Dragon NaturallySpeaking.

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Note

Voice recognition can only be used with Windows.

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.

1

2 Change the recorder to [AUDIO CLASS].

Follow the procedure in P.111 to change the recorder to AUDIO CLASS.

3 Click the [start] button, select [All Programs], then select [IBM ViaVoice VoiceCenter].

4 From the IBM [ViaVoice VoiceCenter], select [ViaVoice], [Tools], then [Analyze My Voice].

The ViaVoice User Wizard window appears.

5 From the [Device] list box, select [Olympus DSS File] or [Olympus WMA File].

Select [Olympus DSS File] or [Olympus WMA File] in the [Device] list box, then click the [Next] button.

6 Click the [Next] button.

The [Audio Setup Wizard] window appears.

Voice Using

Software Recognition

8

Voice Using

Software Recognition

8

7Select a sound card.

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.)

8Proceed with the AUDIO Setup according to the instruction on screen.

During audio setup, enrollment, please input voice data from the recorder.

It is recommended that you enroll while in your normal surrounding environment settings. This will help improve the voice recognition by registering your voice characteristics and your environment.

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 the training, the features of your voice will be registered, and the rate of recognition will improve. Please advance the setting according to the following procedures.

1 Startup Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8.

Click the [start] button, select in the order of [All Programs] = [Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8] = [Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8].

* If the DSS Player Plus has started, please close it in advance.

2 [New User Wizard] will be displayed.

* If the user is already registered in Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8, the [Open User] dialog will be displayed. In this case, click the [New] button and display [New User Wizard].

3 Creating a User.

Input a name into [Your name], and select [Olympus IC Recorder DS-2/20] from the [Dictation source] list box, then click the [Next] button.

4 Description of Wizard.

Description of this wizard will be displayed.

Click the [Next] button.

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5Recording Training Text.

Follow the instructions on the screen, and record the training text to this recorder. At this time, record with any one of, ???STEREO HQ???, ???STEREO SP???, ???HQ??? and ???SP??? for the recording mode, and ???DICTATION??? for the microphone sensitivity. Please refer to ???Notes on Recording For Voice Recognition???(???P.105) for recording tips. After the recording is finished, click the [Next] button.

6Transferring the Recorded Voice.

Click [Olympus DSS Player] button displayed on the screen. The DSS Player Plus will startup and then follow the instructions displayed on the screen to execute the transfer of the recorded voice. After finishing, click the [Next] button.

7Adding a User.

Click the button displayed on the screen. After this operation is finished, follow the instructions on the screen, then complete the registration for a new user.

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.

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When Dragon NaturallySpeaking is Selected

The [Open User] dialog will be displayed, and select the user created in procedure 3 on P.101, 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.

Noise Canceling Function

Check [Use Noise Cancellation] in the [Voice Recognition] menu to output voice using the noise canceling function to the voice recognition software.

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Note

The voice recognition of the file recorded in LP mode cannot be recognized.

When recording voice to be processed with voice recognition, set up your DSS recorder as follows to improve recognition accuracy.

???Set the microphone sensitivity to ???DICTATION??? (??? P.25).

???Set the recording mode other than ???LP??? mode (??? P.22).

???Set the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) to ???OFF??? (??? P.23).

???Register/enroll your voice in the voice recognition software using the recorder.

???Record in a relatively quiet environment.

???Have the recorder microphone 5 to 10 cm away from your chin.

???Speak normally.

???When your voice is to be recorded, and reduce the influence of the surrounding noise, set the recording mode to ???HQ??? or ???SP???, and use the ME12 microphone for dictation recording.

The file recorded in the next condition, will be a low rate of recognition, which can not be used for voice recognition.

???A conference or meeting where many voices are recorded.

???Seminar or lecture where high-level ambient noise tends to be recorded.

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Files Joining

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Plus Joining Files

In DSS Player Plus, designated multiple voice files can be joined and one voice file can be created.

1Select the folder.

From the Dictation Folder Window, select the folder which contains the files to be joined.

2Select the voice files.

From the Voice File List Box, select more than one file to be joined.

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3Select [Join] from the [Edit] menu or press the button.

The dialog to join files will be displayed, listing the files selected in step 2.

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Note

If the files to be joined have different recording modes, the mode of the file listed at the top is selected.

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Files Splitting

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3Select [Split] from the [Edit] menu or press the button.

The setting dialog of the file to be split will be displayed.

5 Input File Names.

The file name is created automatically after splitting and also, it enables input optionally.

6 Press the [Split] button.

The splitting of the file will complete, and the file name designated in procedure 5 will be saved.

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Setting Menu this of Recorder

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Plus Menu Setting of this Recorder

The menu setting of this recorder can be changed in the ???Configure recorder menu??? screen in the computer.

1Select [Configure recorder menu] from the [Download] menu.

The ???Configure recorder menu??? dialog will be displayed.

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2Execute Menu Setting.

Click the radio button to be changed, and input a check.

3Press the [OK] button.

The set contents will be transferred to this recorder.

After the finishing, the menu setting of this recorder will be changed by removing the USB connection of this recorder from the computer.

9 Setting of the USB Class

Changing the USB Class (USB CLASS)

When using this recorder as a USB microphone or USB speaker in the voice recognition software or other applications, it is necessary to set the USB class of this recorder to ???AUDIO CLASS???. By using the USB microphone function, it enables enroll (= voice learning) operations of the voice recognition software.

1 Press the 3 or 2 button in the sub menu screen, and select the

4 Press the MENU/SET button to complete the setup screen.

5 Press the STOP button to close the sub menu.

When this recorder is connected to the computer for the first time after being changed to ???AUDIO CLASS???, the driver will be installed automatically to the computer. ???USB SPEAKER or USB MICROPHONE REMOTE??? will be displayed on this recorder display, while connecting to the computer in ???AUDIO CLASS???.

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Class USB

CLASS) (USB

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Memory External the of Computer

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10 Other Practical Use Methods

Using as External Memory of the Computer

With the recorder connected to your PC, you can download data from the memory to your PC and upload data stored on your PC to the memory.

Example: Copying Data from PC to Recorder using Explorer or Finder

1Start Windows.

2Connecting the recorder to your PC.

For the connection procedure, refer to ???Connecting to Your PC using the USB cable??? (??? P.78).

3Open the Explorer or Finder window.

The recorder will appear as a removable drive icon.

4Copy the data.

While the data are being written or copied, the record/play indicator lamp on the recorder will flash.

Before disconnecting the recorder from your PC, refer to ???Disconnecting from Your PC??? (??? P.79).

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Note

NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed.

Action

Replace with new batteries (??? P.11).

Unlock the file (??? P.55).

Erase index marks that are no longer required (??? P.56).

You can incorporate index marks into the voice files recorded with the recorder or IC recorders from Olympus only.

Erase unnecessary files (??? P.51).

Erase unnecessary files (??? P.51).

OVER-FLOW

COMMENT

CAN???T BE

ENTERED

MEMORY

ERROR

Too many characters input

File not supporting comment

Error in the internal memory

Exceeds the maximum number of characters that can be registered.

Tried to incorporate comments into WMA files.

Error in the internal memory.

Reduce the number of characters within the limit. Up to 12 characters can be used for a folder name (???P.61-63).

Up to 100 characters can be used for a file comment (??? P.64).

You can incorporate comments into the voice files recorded with the recorder or IC recorders from Olympus only.

This is a malfunction, so go to the store where you purchased the recorder or an Olympus service station for repair.

Message Alarm

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Message Alarm

List

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Action

This is a malfunction, so go to the store where you purchased the recorder or an Olympus service station for repair.

Erase unnecessary files (??? P.51).

Reset by selecting ???YES??? or ???NO??? (??? P.30).

If ???NO??? is selected, reset again after erasing the unnecessary file and securing the required remaining memory.

Set the start/end again.

Select another folder.

Reformat the memory (??? P.68).

Change the file name.

This is a malfunction. Contact the place of purchase or Olympus Service Center for repair.

Symptom

Nothing appears on the display

Won???t start

Unable to record

No playback tone heard

Does not reverse skip in the set skip interval

Unable to erase

Noise heard during playback

Recording level too low

Unable to set index marks

Probable cause

The batteries are not loaded properly.

The batteries are dead.

The recorder is in HOLD mode.

The recorder is in HOLD mode.

The batteries are dead.

Low remaining internal memory.

The maximum number of files has been reached.

The earphone is connected.

The VOL button is set to 0.

The auto backspace review is set to ???1 SEC SKIP??? or ???2 SEC SKIP???.

The file is locked.

The recorder was shaken during recording.

The recorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or during playback.

The microphone sensitivity is too low.

The maximum number of index marks (16) has been reached.

The file is locked.

Action

Verify polarity is correct.

Replace with new batteries (??? P.11).

Release the recorder from HOLD (??? P.12,13).

Release the recorder from HOLD (??? P.12,13).

Replace with new batteries (??? P.11).

Erase unnecessary files (??? P.51).

Check another folder.

Unplug the earphones to use the internal speaker.

Adjust the VOL button.

Set the auto backspace review to ???OFF??? in the menu setting (??? P.44).

Unlock the file (??? P.55).

Move the recorder.

Set the microphone sensitivity to CONFERENCE mode and try again (??? P.25).

Eras5e unnecessary index marks (??? P.56).

Unlock the file (??? P.55).

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Symptom

Cannot find the recorded voice

The playback speed does not change

Can not connect to the computer using the cradle

Probable cause

Wrong folder.

The noise cancellation function is set at ???LOW??? or ???HIGH???.

The setting of the USB class is ???AUDIO CLASS???.

Action

Switch to the right folder.

Set the noise cancellation function to ???OFF??? or return to normal playback (??? P.47).

Set the USB Class to ???MASS STORAGE??? in the menu setting of this recorder (??? P.111).

Stereo microphone: ME51S

To create stereo recordings in WMA format with clear sound and reduced noise.

Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone: ME12

(Dictation microphone)

Used to get crisp recordings of your own voice by reducing the effects of ambient noise. This is useful microphone and suits for voice recognition.

Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger: BU-400 (Europe only)

Charger for AA batteries (1 to 4) or 1 to 2 AAA batteries.

Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery: BR401

High-efficiency rechargeable long life batteries.

Connecting cord: KA333

Use to connect the microphone jack of this unit to a radio or other sound source.

Plug adapter: PA3

A mini plug adapter to connect 2.5 mm mini-plug devices such as microphone to the recorder 3.5 mm mini-jack.

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/WMA recordings.

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Specifications

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Recording format

DSS (Digital Speech Standard)

WMA (Windows Media Audio)

Input level

???70 dBv

Sampling frequency

STEREO HQ mode: 44.1 kHz

STEREO SP mode: 44.1 kHz

HQ mode: 44.1 kHz

SP mode: 12 kHz

LP mode: 8 kHz

Overall frequency response

STEREO HQ mode: 100 to 17,000 Hz

STEREO SP mode: 100 to 8,000 Hz

HQ mode: 100 to 7,000 Hz

SP mode: 200 to 5,000 Hz

LP mode: 200 to 3,000 Hz

Recording time

STEREO HQ mode: 1 hours 5 minutes

STEREO SP mode: 2 hours 10 minutes

HQ mode: 4 hours 20 minutes

SP mode: 10 hours 25 minutes

LP mode: 22 hours 20 minutes

Alkaline battery life

Recording:

Approx.15 hours (Stereo)

Approx.18 hours (Monaural)

Playback:

Approx. 10 hours (Stereo)

Approx. 11 hours (Monaural)

Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery (BR-401) life

Recording:

Approx.12 hours (Stereo)

Approx.14 hours (Monaural)

Playback:

Approx. 8 hours (Stereo)

Approx. 9 hours (Monaural)

Recording medium

Internal memory: 64 MB

Speaker

Built-in ??23 mm round dynamic speaker

MIC jack

??3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2k??? or more

EAR jack

??3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8??? or more

Maximum working output (3 V DC)

200 mW or more (8 ??? speaker)

Input power requirement

Rated voltage: 3 V

Batteries: Two AAA batteries (LR03 or R03) or Two Ni-MH rechargeable batteries

External dimensions

122.5 x 37.5 x 17.5 mm (without protrusions)

Weight

80 g (including alkaline batteries)

*Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

*Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the conditions of use.

Technical Assistance and Support

The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only.

???Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448

???User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada distec@olympus.com

???Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number

00800 67 10 83 00

available for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe +49 180 567 1083 +49 40 23773 899

???User Support E-mail address in Europe dss.support@olympus-europa.com

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L???indication ???CE??? signifie que ce produit est conforme aux exigences concernant la s??curit??, la sant??, l???environnement et la protection du consommateur.

Das ???CE??? Zeichen best??tigt die ??bereinstimmung mit den Europ??ischen Bestimmungen f??r Betriebssicherheit und Umweltschutz.

Il marchio ???CE??? indica che questo prodotto ?? conforme alle norme della comunit?? europea per quanto riguarda la sicurezza, la salute, l???ambiente e la protezione del consumatore.

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