Olympus DP-201 User Manual

VOICE RECORDER

NOTE CORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder.

Please read these instructions for information

about using the product correctly and safely.

Keep the instructions handy for future reference.

To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that

you test the record function and volume before use.

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3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A.

Tel. +81 (0)3-3340-2111

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Tel. 1-888-553-4448

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DP-201

Getting started

1 Insert batteries. 2 Turn on the power.

Slide the POWER switch to ON.

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Be sure to remove the protective lm on the display before using this product.

To turn off the power:

While the recorder is in the stop mode, slide the

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Strap eyelet

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Battery indicator:

If [ ]isdisplayedonthescreen,replacebatteriesassoonaspossible.Ifthe battery level becomestoo low,[ therecorderautomaticallyturnsoff.

]and[Battery Low] are displayed and then

A strap is not supplied with this product.

You can

change the

recording

mode!

OFF/HOLD. Power save mode:

If no operations are performed for more than 10 minutes when the power is on, the display automatically turns off andthe recorderenters the power save mode. To exit the power save mode, press any button.

HOLD:

If sliding the operation, all buttons and switches are disabled without interrupt ing the current operations.

POWER swich to OFF/HOLD while the recorder is in

Set the time and date.

• The[Set Time & Date] screen appears when you use the recorder for the rst time or when the recorder is turned on after more than 30 minutes without power supply.

• If the time and date are not set, the time and date of the default settings are recorded to les .

Recording

Protective lm

POWER switch to

“Setting time and date” (Verso)

Playback

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Forwarding and Rewinding

Recording date

Current le number

Elapsed playback time

Playback position bar indicator

Approximate le length

Recorded files are

grouped by date.

c d

Changing the playback speed

Fast

Playback speed is changed between0.5x, 0.75x, normal,

1.2 x, 1. 5x, a nd 2. 0x b y eac h press of thebuttons.

Slow

Noise cancel

Noise is reduced when played back to achieve better sound quality.

For customers in North and South America

USA RFI:

Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimits foraClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttopart15oftheFCCRules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.

Canadian RFI:

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas les limites de Catégorie B pour les émissions de bruit radio émanant d’appareils numériques, tel que prévu dans les Règlements sur l’Interférence Radio du Département Canadien des Communications.

Introduction

Recording indicator lights while recording.

Pause

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Current date

Recording mode indicator

Microphone sensitivity indicator

Total number of recorded les

for the date

Current le number

Elapsed recording time

Remaining recording time

a b

c d e

f g

Microphone sensitivity

High

Tur n t he m ic rop hon e toward a soundsource to be recorded.

Press and hold

Noise Cancel indicator

• When the NOISE CANCEL switch is set to ON,playback speed returns to normal.

Off

The file is played back as it was recorded.

When an earphone is connected, the speaker is turned off. Playback soundfor an earphone is monaural.

Volume

To avoid irritation to the ear, turn down

Highly sensitive modewhich can record surrounding noises (

H)

Low

Standard sensitivity

L)

(

Select the sensitivity according to the surrounding conditions.

s To fast-forward or rewind a le, press and hold

back a le.

s To skip to the next le or previous le, press s Fast-forwarding or rewinding continues to the next le.

0or9

File search

button while playing

button.

When searching for a le recorded on October 15.

Low

High

the volume before inserting an earphone. Do not raise thevolume too high when using an earphone. It may cause hearing impairment and a decrease in hearing ability.

• An earphone is not supplied with this product.

“Changing the recording mode” (Verso)

• The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced notice. Contact our Customer Support Center for the latest information relating to product names and model numbers.

• The screen and recorder illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stagesand may differ from the actualproduct. Theutmost care hasbeentakentoensuretheintegrityofthecontentsofthisdocument.Inthe unlikelyeventthataquestionableitem,error,oromissionisfound,pleasecontact our Customer Support Center.

• Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defect of the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reason is excluded.

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To pauserecording, press the REC (-)buttonwhile recording. Toresume the recording, pressthe button again.

• Recording is automatically stopped if 60 minuteselapsedafterrecordingispaused.

REC (-)

• Toensuresuccessfulrecordings,werecommendyoutotestrecordingwiththeselected functions and volume beforehand.

• To ensure recording from the beginning, start recording a sound source after the recording indicator lights.

• Therecordercannotrecordif[ displayed.Deleteunnecessarylestofreeupsomespaceinmemory.

• If the recorder is placed directly on a table, the vibrations of the table are likely to be recorded.Torecordsoundclearly,placeanotebookorhandkerchiefbetweenthe recorder and the table to prevent the vibrationsfrom being recorded.

• When the available recording time becomes less than 60 seconds, the recording indicatorstartsashing.Theindicatorashesfasteriftheavailabletimedecreasesto30 seconds and to10 seconds.

Memory Full]or[Maximum Fi le Size is reache d]is

Search for files

by the date they

were recorded.

Recorder status indicator

: During playback



: During fast playback



: During slow playback

The datedisplay appears.

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Select October 15. The first file is

played back.

If the file is skipped, the recorder plays back the next file.

When the recorder is in stop mode, press and

STOP ( /)but-

hold the ton todisplay the[

Date]and[Remain].

Time &

Safe and proper usage

Troubleshooting

Erase

Select the file you want to delete and stop playback beforehand.

Erase in Date

To deleteall files recorded on a specific date, press

SEARCH/MENU

the button to switchto the date display.

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File Erase

Cancel

If [Cancel]isselectedand the

PLAY/OK (.)buttonis

pressed,therecorderreturns to the stop mode.

File Erase Erase in Date

Thenumberoffilestobe deleted flashes.

Select

Set

Thedateofallthefilesto be deleted flashes.

An erased

file cannot be

restored. Take care

when deleting

files.

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If no operations are performed for 8seconds, the recorder returns tothe stop mode.

• Itmaytakeformorethan10secondstocompletetheprocessing.Donotremove batterieswhileprocessing.Thedatamaybecorrupted.

Check the battery level beforehand to ensure that that the batteries do not run out

while processing.

After deletion, files are renumbered consecu tively, and the recorder stops at the beginning of the next file.

After deletion, the next date with recorded files available is displayed.

1 Press SEARCH/

MENU for more

than 1 second.

Changing the recording mode

Use the 0 and 9 buttonstoswitchrecordingmodes.

Recommended settings by recording condition

Recording condition

Dictation with a lot of background noise.

Recordings for lessons and meetings.

Lengthy recordings.

Recommended settings

Rec Mode MIC SENSE

[HQ]

(high quality

sound recording)

[HQ]

(high quality

sound recording)

[SP]

(standard

recording)

2 Press 0 or 9 to

highlight the item you want to set.

Time & Date

Rec Mode

Beep

Language

3 Confirm the

selection.

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Turning the beep On/Off

[LOW]

[HIGH]

Use the 0 and 9 buttonstoturnthe

[HIGH]

operating sound On/O.

Setting time and date

File management

will be easier by setting the time

and date.

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Press

0or9

The clock will start from the set date and time. Press the PLAY/OK (.) button according to the time signal.

Check the time and date settings before using the product again if it is left unused for long periods of time.

to set a date.

Changing the display language

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Use the 0 and 9 buttons to select the display language.

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 orrefrigerators.

• 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 suchequipment.

• 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.

• Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work.

• For important recorded content, we recommend you to write it down some where.

• Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by adefect of the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any otherreasons is excluded from Olympus’s liability.

Batteries

Danger:

• Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heat, short-circuited or disassembled.

• Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, neara heat source, etc.

Warning:

• Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly onto a battery or modify it.

• Do not connect the overheating or electric shock.

• When carrying or storing the batteries, be sure to put them in the provided case toprotect their terminals. Donot carry or store the batteries with anymetal objects (such as key rings).

If this warning is not followed, fire, overheating or electric shock may

occur.

• Do not insert the batteries with their = and - terminals reversed.

• If any liquid from a battery gets into your eyes, promptly wash it off with clean water and consult your doctor at once.

• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other nonrechargeable batteries.

• Never use any batteries 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:

1 remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn

yourself, and;

2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service.

• Do not expose the batteries to water. Do not allow water to contact the terminals.

• Do not remove or damage the batteries insulating sheet.

• Do not use the batteries if you find something wrong with them such as leakage, color change or deformity.

• Unplug the charger if the charging is still incomplete after the specified time it should take.

• Should any batteries liquid get on skin or clothing, promptly wash it off with clean water.

• Keep batteries away from fire.

Caution:

• Do not subject batteries to strong shocks.

• When using rechargeable batteries that have not been used for a while, be sure to recharge them before use.

• Rechargeable batteries have a limited lifetime. When the operating time becomes shorter even if the rechargeable battery is fully charged under the specified condition, replace it with a new one.

= and - terminals together. This may cause fire,

Q1: The power cannot be turned on. A1: • Batteries are exhausted.

• Batteries are inserted incorrectly.

Check = and - before inserting new batteries.

• Terminals are soiled. Clean them with a dry cloth. Q2: Nothing happens when a button is pressed. A2: • The POWER switch is set to [OFF/HOLD] position. Slide the POWER switch to the [ON] position.

Q3: No sound or quiet sound is heard from the speaker

while playing back. A3: The earphone plug is plugged into the recorder. The volume is set to the low level.

Q4: Recording is not possible. A4: By pressing the

• Check if the display shows [Memory Full].

• Check if the display shows [Maximum File Size is reached].

Delete unnecessary files before recording. A maxi-

mum of 99 files can be recorded in a day.

Q5: The playback speed is too fast (slow). A5: The recorder is set to fast (slow) Playback. Use the

back.

REC

(-) button:

PLAY SPEED button to set to normal play-

Specifications

Recording medium: Built-in flash memory (2GB) Overall frequency: HQ mode: 70 to 7,900 Hz

Guide to recording times: HQmode:Approx.98h.

Microphone: Electret Condenser Microphone (monaural) Speaker: Built-in ø 36 mm round dynamic speaker Maximum power: 180 m W Earphone jack (monaural):

ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 8 Ω or more

Power supply:

Two AAA(LR03) batteries

Continuous battery: Guide to alkaline battery life

Recording mode HQ SP During recording mode approx. During playback mode

(Built-in speakers) During playback mode

(Earphone)

Dimensions: 95(L)mmx50(W)mmx18.2(T)mm

(without protrusions)

Weight: 78 g (including battery) Operating temperature: 0°C - 42°C

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

• Your recorded contents are for your personal use or pleasure only. It is prohibited to record copyrighted material without permission of the copyright holders according to copyright law.

• Specications and design are subject to change without notice for improvement of performance.

SP mode: 70 to 4,700 Hz

SP mode: Approx. 202 h.

67 h. approx. 80 h.

approx. 21 h. approx. 21 h.

approx. 45 h. approx. 49 h.

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