OLYMPUS DR 2000 Instruction Manual [fr]
DIRECTREC
DR-2000
Executive Kit
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
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Thank you for purchasing an Olympus
DIRECTREC.
Please read these instructions for information
about using the product correctly and safely.
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.
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Main Features
This product is equipped with the following features.
● New and improved microphone system reduces extraneous sounds such as
wind or machine noise created while recording and thus enabling a higher
quality of sound recording than ever before.
● New design and location of buttons enable single-handed control without
ever having to visually check the placement of function buttons. Directrec
fits easily into your hand providing effortless control coupled with superb
dictation experience (☞ P. 4).
● The Directrec has 3 programmable (A, B, C) buttons (☞ P. 30, 31).
● All button functions are easily customized to suit a particular preference or any
recording environment (☞ P. 30 - 34).
● USB Audio Device Directrec, can be used as a USB microphone or USB speaker
when connected to a PC. In addition, a powerful built-in speaker provides hifidelity acoustic playback.
● Directrec can be used as a remote-control for the DSS Player Pro (referred to as
DSS Player from now on) not only for direct recording, but also when editing
recorded files on a PC.
● Directrec can save a recording as a file on a PC in DSS (Digital Speech Standard)
format.
● Two recording modes, SP (Standard Playback) mode or LP (Long Playback)
mode (☞ P. 20).
● Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted to better suit recording conditions and
environment (☞ P. 20).
● Multi-level priority setting (☞ P. 24).
OLYMPUS IMAGING CORPORATION holds the copyrights for DSS Player Pro software
and the instructions (this manual).
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Identification of Parts .......................................................... 4
Minimum Requirement ....................................................... 5
Getting Ready
Installing DSS Player Software .......................................... 6
Uninstalling DSS Player Software ...................................... 7
Using Online Help............................................................... 8
Let’s Get Started
Connection to Your PC ....................................................... 9
Running DSS Player......................................................... 10
Window Names................................................................. 11
Using the Remote Edit Window ....................................... 12
Direct Recording ............................................................... 14
Playback (Playing a Dictation File) .................................. 17
Save Recording ................................................................ 19
Microphone Sensitivity ..................................................... 20
Recording Modes ............................................................. 20
Index Marks ...................................................................... 21
Setting Priority Levels....................................................... 24
System Sounds ................................................................ 25
Setting Job Data ............................................................... 26
Directrec Button Function Customization ........................ 30
Troubleshooting ................................................................ 35
Specifications ................................................................... 36
User Support
Technical Assistance And Support ................................... 36
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Identification of Parts
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7
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1
2
3
4
5
9
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1Built-in microphone
2Record/Play indicator light
3B (Programmable) button
4Slide REC
(Record)
/
STOP/
PLAY/
(Review)
REV
switch
5FF (Fast Forward) button
6NEW button
7A (Programmable) button
8REW (Rewind) button
9Built-in speaker
0C (Programmable) button
!USB Cable
!
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Minimum Requirement
Make sure that your computer meets the Minimum requirements listed below.
Please check with your system administrator or your Olympus Professional
Dealer.
PC: IBM PC/AT compatible PC
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/XP Professional,
CPU: Windows 2000/XP: Intel Pentium II class 333 MHz
RAM: Windows 2000/XP: 128 MB or more (256MB or more is
Hard drive space: 50 MB or more
Drive: 2x or faster CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive
Sound card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible
Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 SP2 or later
Display: 800 x 600 pixels or more, 256 colors or more
USB port: One or more free ports
Home Edition/Vista Ultimate, Enterprise, Business, Home
Premium, Home Basic
processor or more (Processor 500 MHz or more is
recommended)
Windows Vista: 800MHz or more
recommended)
Windows Vista: 500 MB or more (1GB or more is
recommended)
sound card
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Installing DSS Player Software
Before you connect your Directrec to your PC, you must first install the DSS
Player software.
Make sure to exit all running applications, eject the floppy disk if you are using
one, and logon as administrator if you are running Windows 2000/XP (Professional only) on the network.
Insert Olympus DSS Player CD into the CD-ROM drive.
The installation program will start automatically.
1
If the installation program does not start automatically, browse your CD-ROM
drive and execute “setup.exe”.
The installation Language Selection dialog box appears.
Select the desired language.
2
Register user information.
Enter your name, company name, and license ID number (serial number).
3
The license ID number is printed on the license ID card included inside the
recorder package.
Click the [Next] button. When a confirmation dialog box appears, click the [Yes]
button.
Proceed with the installation according to the instructions on the
screen.
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Uninstalling DSS Player Software
To uninstall any of the software components of the DSS player software installed
on your PC, follow the steps below.
Exit DSS Player program.
1
Click the [start] button on the taskbar.
2
Select [Add/Remove programs] from the [Control Panel].
A list of installed applications is displayed.
3
Select [Olympus DSS Player Pro], then click the [Change/Remove]
button.
4
Proceed with the uninstallation according to the instructions
on the screen.
5
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Note
• Uninstallation does not erase the stored dictation files.
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Using Online Help
For information on the DSS Player usage and features, refer to the online Help.
To start online Help:
• Click the [start] button, then select [All Programs], [Olympus DSS
Player Pro], [Dictation Help].
• While DSS Player is running, select the [Help] menu, [Contents].
• While DSS Player is running, press F1 on the keyboard.
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Note
• For more information on menus and operations, refer to Online Help. Online Help is
available after the DSS Player is installed.
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Connection to Your PC
Be sure to install the DSS Player software before connecting the Directrec to the
PC. However, if you do connect the Directrec before or during the software installation, the “Add New Hardware Wizard” will appear. In this case, cancel the wizard
by pressing the [Cancel] button in the wizard screen and then install or continue
the installation of DSS Player software.
Connecting to Your PC Using the USB Cable
Connect the Directrec USB cable
directly into the USB port or USB hub
1
of your PC.
Disconnecting from Your PC
Disconnect the Directrec USB cable from your PC USB port or
USB hub.
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Notes
• Some PCs and USB hubs may not supply sufficient power and the Directrec fails to
connect. Refer to your PC User’s Manual regarding the USB port or USB hub on your PC.
• When using a USB hub to connect the Directrec, always use a self-powered (AC adapter)
USB hub.
• Never disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do,
the data will be destroyed.
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Running DSS Player
By default, connecting the Directrec to your PC will start the application automatically.
Disabling automatic start
Right-click the Device Detector icon in the System Tray in
the lower right hand corner of the screen, then select “Settings
1
startup application”.
Click [DSS Player Pro].
The check mark on [DSS Player Pro] disappears.
2
Manual start
Start Windows.
1
Click the [start] button, then select [All Programs].
All program menus will be displayed.
2
Select [Olympus DSS Player Pro], then click [Dictation Module].
3
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Note
• If you connect the Directrec before installing DSS Player, the “Add New Hardware Wizard”
dialog box will open. If this happens, click [Cancel] to exit the wizard, then install the DSS
Player software.
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Window Names
1
Main Window (Windows XP)
2
3
* Main screen is displayed when DSS Player is started
Massage Tray
1Playback Control Bar
Provides the control buttons to play and stop dictation files.
2Dictation Tree View
Displays the directory structure of the DSS, WAV-format files stored on your
PC’s hard disk.
Recordings made using Directrec will be saved as a file in the Message Tray
) in the Dictation Folder ( ).
(
3Device Tree View
Displays the directory structure of the Directrec.
4Dictation List View
Displays the dictation files in the folder selected in 2 and 3.
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Using the Remote Edit Window
For enjoyable recording experience, use Directrec with the DSS Player software
to record to your PC. The DSS Player can be configured to provide you with
complete remote control over your recording session from the Directrec without
the use of the PC mouse.
Starting the [Remote Edit] window for the DSS Player main window
Ensure Directrec is properly connected to your PC and then start
the DSS Player.
1
DSS Player main window appears.
From the DSS Player main window, click the [File] menu, then
select [New File...], or click the icon.
2
[Remote Edit] window appears.
Directrec button functions are completely supported when the
[Remote Edit] window is open.
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Notes
• Ensure that the [Remote Edit] window is open when you use Directrec, or the remote
control will not function.
• The [Remote Edit] window can also be displayed without opening the main menu when
starting the DSS Player (
P. 13).
☞
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Starting the [Remote Edit] window without opening the DSS Player main window
With a push of a button on the Directrec, you can set your PC to open the [Remote Edit] window directly without entering the DSS Player main window.
From the DSS Player main window, click the [Tools] menu, select
[Options...], then click the [Directrec] tab.
1
Check [Start Remote Edit window automatically when Dictation
Module is launched] and then click the [OK] button.
2
The pre-settings are now complete.
When pre-settings are checked, the computer recognizes the Directrec device
connection as the DSS player starting, and opens the [Remote Edit] window
without opening the main application window (☞ P. 11).
2
13
Direct Recording
New Recording
From the DSS Player main window, click
the [File] menu, then select [New File], or
1
click the
[Remote Edit] window appears.
Move the slide switch on the Directrec
to the REC position or press the
2,3
Current recording time Remaining recording time
2
(Record) button in the [Remote Edit]
window to start recording.
The red record/play indicator light on
Directrec will become lit. Point the microphone at the sound source.
Move the slide switch on the Directrec
to the STOP position or press the
3
If you want to append additional recordings
to the same file, Move the slide switch on the
Directrec to the REC position or press the
icon.
(Stop) button to stop recording.
button again.
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2 3
Overwrite Recording
You can overwrite a previous recording from any point within the file.
Note that the overwritten recordings will be premanently erased.
Make sure you are at the starting point
of the recording to be overwritten.
1
Move the slide switch on the Directrec
to the REC position or press the
2
(Record) button in the [Remote Edit]
2,3
Do not check here.
window.
The record/play indicator light on the Directrec
will light up and Overwrite Recording will start.
Move the slide switch on the Directrec
to the STOP position or press the
3
(Stop) button in the [Remote
Edit] window to stop overwriting.
2 3
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Notes
• Ensure that the “Insert recording” box (☞ P. 16) in the [Remote Edit] window is not checked
or the overwrite recording will not proceed.
•You cannot select a different recording mode (SP, LP) than that of the original file before
overwriting a recording.
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Direct Recording
Insert Recording
Additional recording can be inserted into a previously recorded file.
Check ( )“Insert recording” box in
the [Remote Edit] window.
1
Make sure you are at the right position
in the file where recording insert
2
should take place.
3,4
While playing the file, move the slide
switch on the Directrec to the REC
3
position or press the
button in the [Remote Edit] window to
start inserting an additional recording.
The red record/play indicator light on
Directrec will become lit.
Move the slide switch on the Directrec
to the STOP position or press the
4
(Stop) button in the [Remote
Edit] window to the stop inserting the
additional recording.
(Record)
1
3
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Notes
• Ensure that the “Insert recording” box in the [Remote Edit] window is checked or the
recording will not be inserted.
• If you place the slide switch in the STOP position for more than two seconds while moving
the slide switch from the PLAY position to the REC position, the Inserted recording will be
cancelled.
•You cannot select a different recording mode (SP, LP) than that of the original file before
overwriting a recording.
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Playback (Playing a Dictation File)
Move the slide switch on the Directrec
to the PLAY position or press the
1
1,3
2
3
(Play) button in the [Remote
Edit] window to start playback.
The green record/play indicator light on
Directrec will become lit.
Adjust the volume slider in the
[Remote Edit] window to the required
level.
The recording will be played through the
Directrec speaker.
Move the slide switch on the Directrec
to the STOP position or press the
(Stop) button in the [Remote
Edit] window at any point you want
to stop the playback.
Current playback
time
Playback slider
Shows the current
playback position
Total recording time of
the file being played
3 1
2
Time axis
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Playing (Playing a Dictation File)
Playback functions
Various functions are available with Directrec and the [Remote Edit] window to
playback a recorded file.
Directrec playback functions
Playback
functions
Fast Forward
(FF)
Rewind (REW)
Operation
Press the FF button once while
stopped.
Press the REW button once while
stopped.
How to Cancel
Move the slide switch to a position
other than the STOP position.
➥ The Directrec starts the
operation of the set position.
Cue (CUE)
Review (REV)
Hold the FF button while stopped or
playing a file.
Hold the REW button while stopped
or playing a file.
Move the slide switch to the REV
position.
Release the button.
Release the button.
Release the slide switch.
Functions using the [Remote Edit] window
Playback
Operation
How to Cancel
functions
Fast Forward
(FF)
Rewind (REW)
Cue (CUE)
Review (REV)
• Please refer to our Online Help for further information about Directrec functions and controls
(
P. 8).
☞
Press the button once while
stopped.
Press the button once while
stopped.
Hold the button while stopped
or playing a file.
Hold the button while stopped
or playing a file.
Press the button.
➥ Recorded file will play again.
Release the button.
Release the button.
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Save Recording
1
2,3
1,4
2
3
4
To save the current recording, move the
slide switch on the Directrec to the
STOP position or press the
(Stop) button to stop recording.
Either press the NEW button on
Directrec or click the
toolbar in the [Remote Edit] window.
[File Save] window will appear to save the data.
To save the file, either press the NEW
button on Directrec or click the [Save]
button on the [Remote Edit] window.
The recorded data will be saved.
The Directrec is now available for
recording on a new file.
Move the slide switch on the Directrec
to the REC position or press the
(Record) button in the [Remote Edit]
window to start recording.
icon on the
3
File Name Format
File names are assigned in the following manner.
DR_2 0001.dss
Extension
File number ....
The ID that has been set on the Directrec. The default ID is “DR_2000”.
The Author ID can be modified with DSS Player (☞ P. 26 - 28).
A serial number automatically assigned by the DSS Player.
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Microphone Sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs.
Select from the “Sensitivity” box either “Dictation” or
“Conference” in the [Remote Edit] window.
1
Conference :The high-sensitivity mode suitable for recording the ambient sounds.
Dictation :The low-sensitivity mode suitable for recording dictation.
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Note
• If you want to record clear or noise-free dictation, select Dictation mode and place the
microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from the source.
Recording Modes
Two recording modes are available with the Directrec. SP (standard recording)
and LP (long-term recording).
Select from the “Quality” box either “SP (mono)” or “LP (mono)” in the
[Remote Edit] window.
1
SP: Default recording mode.
LP: Can record in a smaller file size with the same recording time as the SP mode.
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Note
• Choose SP mode for recording meetings or lectures with crisp clarity.
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1
Index Marks
Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide a
quick and easy way of identifying important sections in the file.
Setting an Index Mark
Either press the A button on
1
Directrec, or click the
1
toolbar in the [Remote Edit] window
while recording or playing.
Index Mark will now be set.
A
icon will appear on the time axis bar in
the [Remote Edit] window. The index mark
can also be set by selecting [New Index Mark]
in the [Tools] menu.
icon on the
1
Time axis
Playback slider
Displays the current
position of playback or
recording.
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Notes
• Up to 16 index marks can be set in a file.
• Index marks cannot be set or cleared in a locked file. Please see the Online Help for
further details (
☞ P. 8).
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Index Marks
Locating an Index Mark
The icon on the time axis bar in the [Remote Edit] window indicates the
position of the Index Mark. To jump to a marked position follow this procedure.
Either press FF or REW button on
Directrec twice, or click the
1
button on the [Remote Edit] window.
The Playback slider will automatically jump
to the Index Mark( ) position.
1
Using the [View All Index Marks] window to jump to the Index Mark
Click the icon on the toolbar in the [Remote Edit] window.
Or, select the [View All Index Marks...] in the [Tools] menu.
1
The [View All Index Marks] window will appear.
Select the marked position you want to jump to and click [Skip].
Directrec will jump to the selected Index Mark position.
2
Position of the Index Mark
Time axis
2
1
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Clearing an Index Mark
Locate the index mark you want to clear.
1
Click the icon on the toolbar in the [Remote Edit] window.
Or, select the [Delete Index Mark] in the [Tools] menu.
2
The index mark is erased.
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Note
• Index marks cannot be set or cleared in a locked file. Please see the Online Help for
further details (
☞ P. 8).
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Setting Priority Levels
You can set a priority level on each file recorded.
Press the B button on Directrec.
The “Priority” setting box in the [Remote Edit]
1
window will be checked on and off every time
this button is pressed.
1
With check : High level.
Without check : Normal level.
You can also check the priority setting on /off
by using the [Remote Edit] window.
1
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System Sounds
The Directrec beeps to alert you to button operations.
System sounds may be turned off.
Click the icon on the toolbar in the [Remote Edit] window.
Or, select the [Directrec Configuration Tool] in the [Tools] menu.
1
The [Directrec Configuration Tool] dialog box will appear.
1
Select the [Customizing] tab and check the [Enable Beep Sound]
box.
2
With check: System sound is On.
Without check: System sound is Off.
Click [Upload Settings].
The settings are now completed.
3
2
3
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Setting Job Data
The files recorded in your PC by Directrec contain Author ID and Work Type as
header information. The details in header information can be easily changed by
using the DSS Player.
Registering Author ID and Work Type ID in DSS Player
Up to the User ID and ten Work Type ID can be registrered in the DSS Player.
Ensure Directrec is not connected.
1
From the DSS Player main window, click the [Download] menu,
then select [Create & Send Job Data...].
2
The [Create & Send Job Data] window appears.
Enter your Author ID or Work Type ID in the field indicated by the arrow.
Click the [Save] button.
Author ID or Work Type ID registration is now completed.
3
Author ID
Work Type ID
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3
Directrec Default User ID to Directrec
The Directrec User ID plays an essential part in the file naming process of new
recordings. The default User ID is “DR_2000”. In order to change the default
user ID, follow the procedure below.
Click the icon on the toolbar in the [Remote Edit] window.
Or, select the [Directrec Configuration Tool] in the [Tools] menu.
1
The [Directrec Configuration Tool] dialog box will appear.
1
Input your user ID into the [User ID] box and click [Upload Settings].
The input User ID will be transferred to Directrec. The ID can be any
2
combination of “A” to “Z”, Numeric and/or “_”, and up to a maximum of 16
letters long.
2
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Note
• Never disconnect the USB access if the indicator light is flashing red. If you do so, the
data may be destroyed.
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Setting Job Data
Setting an Author ID
Either the Directrec default Author ID or any DSS Player registered Author ID
(☞ P. 26) can be set in as header information.
Click the icon on the toolbar in the [Remote Edit] window.
The [Set Job Data] window will appear.
1
1
Select the desired Author ID from the Author ID list box.
2
Click the [OK] button.
All recordings made by the author during the session will include the set ID
3
as part of the header information.
2
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Note
• Directrec’s “DR_2000” is the default User ID.
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3
Setting a Work Type
Any Work Type registered (☞ P. 26) in the DSS Player can be set as header
information.
Select the registered Work Type in the Work Type ID setting in the
[Remote Edit] window.
1
All recordings made with the new Work Type ID will have the new Work Type
as part of the header information.
1
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Directrec Button Function Customization
Using [Directrec Configuration Tool], Directrec button functions can be easily
customized to suit individual user needs.
Customizing Directrec Buttons
Select [Directrec Configuration Tool] in the [Tools] menu in the [Remote
Edit] window. Or, click the
1
The [Directrec Configuration Tool] dialog box will appear.
icon on the toolbar.
1
Select the function to be assigned to each button and click
[Upload Settings].
2
The “Successfully upload setting” alert will appear and complete customization.
If the “Failed to upload setting” alert appears, try the setting procedure once again.
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