Olympus dr2000 User Manual

DIRECTREC

DR-2000

Executive Kit

INSTRUCTIONS

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.

EN

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 ........

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

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User Support

Technical Assistance And Support ..... 36

3

Identification of Parts

6

7

8

1

2

3

4

5

9

0

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:
Operating System:

CPU:

RAM:
Hard drive space:

Drive:
Sound card:

Browser:
Display:
USB port:

IBM PC/AT compatible PC
Microsoft Windows Me/ 2000 Professional/

XP Professional,Home Edition
Intel Pentium II class 333 MHz processor or faster

(Processor 500 MHz or faster is recommended)
128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended)
50 MB or more

2x or faster CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive
Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible

sound card
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 SP2 or later
800 x 600 pixels or more, 256 colors or more
One or more free ports

5

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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6

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.

7

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.

8

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.

When the DSS Player is activated, the
icon will appear in Device Tree View (☞P. 11 )
in the Dictation Module.

Disconnecting from Your PC

Disconnect the Directrec USB cable from your PC USB port or
USB hub.

1

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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, WAVE-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.

4

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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

2

[Remote Edit] window appears.

Directrec button functions are completely supported when the
[Remote Edit] window is open.

3

icon.

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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 icon.

[Remote Edit] window appears.

Move the slide switch on the Directrec
to the REC position or press the

2,3

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

recording.

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

(Stop) button to stop

button again.

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Current recording

time

2 3

Remaining recording

time

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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4

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

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.

1

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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

icon on the

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.

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

Position of the Index Mark

1

Time axis

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

2

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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 “DR2000”. 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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2

List of Customizable buttons and Available Functions

List of customizable buttons

NEW
REW

FF

A

B
C

*1: [INDEX] button function ....To insert an index mark using the [Remote Edit] window.

*2: [PRIORITY] button function....To switch the “Priority” settings in the [Remote Edit] window.

*3: [INSERT/OVERWRITE] button function....To switch the Insert and Overwrite recording modes in the

[Remote Edit] window.

*4: [DISABLE] button function..... No function will be assigned.

*5: [Application…] button function....

To programme to start a shortcut key for the DSS Player and a selected application by using the [Directrec APP] tab.

Example: (EXIT) indicates that the shortcut key for the exit command in the [Remote Edit] window is assigned.

Refer to the online Help for registration.

Default settings

NEW
REW

Application

FF

(INDEX/DSS Player)

Application (PRIORITY)

Application (EXIT)

Functions available for settings

NEW, REW, FF, INDEX*1,

PRIORITY*2, INSERT/

OVERWRITE*3, DISABLE*4,

Application*

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Displaying Programmable Buttons

The Directrec Programmable (A, B, C) buttons can be displayed in the [Remote
Edit] window. They are useful as the assigned functions are also shown.

Select and check the [Show Custom Button] box in the [Tools]
menu of the [Remote Edit] window.

1

The Programmable (A, B, C) buttons along with their programmed function
will be displayed in the toolbar.

1

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Note

• The Programmable buttons will not be displayed if the connected device does not include

the same function buttons.

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Directrec Button Function Customization

Programming Shortcut Keys (Registration)

You can customize the functions of other applications to the Directrec buttons. This
enables you to use the other application software easily while dictating with Directrec.
The selected application shortcut keys can be programmed to Directrec Program­mable (A, B, C) buttons by using [Directrec Configuration Tool]. By doing so, the
Directrec buttons can be used to start the applications and command the functions.
The icon will be displayed in the task tray as a regular application in [Directrec
Configuration Tool].

Programming [Remote Edit] Function (Default)

The shortcut keys in the DSS Player [Remote Edit] window are programmed as
default.

Click the icon on the toolbar in the [Remote Edit] window. Or,
select [Directrec Configuration Tool] in the [Tools] menu.

1

The [Directrec Configuration Tool] dialog box will appear.

1

Select the [Directrec App] tab in the [Directrec Configuration
Tool] dialog box.

2

The shortcut keys for the [Remote Edit] window programmed to each button on the
Directrec as well as each start-up application are displayed.

2

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The default programmed shortcut keys are shown below.

Button

A
B
C

Shift+FF

Shift+A
Shift+B

Shift+NEW

Only the programmable (A, B, C) buttons can be programmed. Programming of the
NEW, REW or FF button is not possible. However, the combination with Shift key or
Ctrl key of the PC will enable programming.

Programming shortcut keys to your desired application

Directrec programmable (A, B, C) buttons as well as the [Remote Edit] window
can be used to control and navigate through applications when they are indi­vidually programmed as application shortcuts.
The shortcuts to applications can be saved individually as templates.
As the template can be switched automatically when the application becomes
active, the various applications can be operated by remote control when re­quired.

Click the icon on the toolbar in the [Remote Edit] window. Or,
select [Directrec Configuration Tool] in the [Tools] menu.

1

The [Directrec Configuration Tool] dialog box will appear.

Click the icon on the toolbar in [Directrec Configuration
Tools]. Or, select [New Template] in the [File] menu.

2

The [Open] dialog box will appear.

Application (To assign the “Priority” settings)

Application (Exit the Remote Edit window)

Assigned command

Application (To insert an index mark)

Jump to the index mark

To turn up the volume

To turn down the volume

Switching Insert/Overwrite Recording

2

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Directrec Button Function Customization

Browse and Select the application executable and click [Open].

The application shortcut is now set.

3

For example, if you select Microsoft Word “winword.exe” executable file,
“winword” will be added to the [Directrec Configuration Tool] dialog box.

3

Select the tab added to the [Directrec Configuration Tool] dialog box
and program the shortcut key to Directrec Programmable (A, B, C)

4

buttons.

The registered contents will be automatically saved as a template.
Programming to the buttons other than Programmable (A, B, C) buttons is
possible with the combination with Shift key or Ctrl key of the PC.

Refer to the online Help (☞P.8) for further information on programming
shortcut keys.

A: The [Button] column shows Directrec buttons. Shift+XXX and Ctrl+XXX indicates
the combination of Shift key or Ctrl key on the keyboard and Directrec buttons.
B: The [Assign] column shows the currently programmed shortcut keys or
the start-up application status.

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AB

Troubleshooting

For the latest information not included in the user manual, please refer to the
Online Help (

☞

P8).

Symptom
Unable to use

Directrec controls

No playback tone
heard

Noise heard
during playback

Recording level
too low

Unable to set
index marks

Cannot connect
to PC

Unable to use
Directrec USB
microphone/
speaker.

Probable cause
DSS Player (included in the

package) is not installed.
The [Remote Edit] window in

the DSS Player (included in
the package) is not open.

The sound volume in the
[Remote Edit] window is
set to 0.

The sound volume of your
computer is set to 0.

The Directrec was shaken
during recording.

The Directrec 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.

Sometimes a connection
cannot be made with some
PCs running Windows XP.

USB Audio Device is not
selected in the device settings
of your PC.

Action
Install the DSS Player

(☞P.6).
Open the [Remote Edit]

window first and then use
Directrec.

Adjust the volume level.

Move the Directrec.

Set the microphone sensitivity to
Conference mode and try again
(☞P.20).

Erase unnecessary index
marks (☞P.23).

You need to change the PC’s
USB settings. See DSS Player
Online Help for details (☞P.8).

Go to the Windows [start] menu,
=[Control Panel] and then select
[Sounds and Multimedia].
Open the [Audio] tab and select
USB Audio Device as the setting
for “Sound Playback” and
“Sound Recording”.

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Specifications

Recording format: DSS (Digital Speech Standard)
Input level: –70 dBv
Overall frequency response: 100 to 15,000 Hz
Maximum working output (5 V DC): 300 mW or more (8 Ω speaker)
External dimensions: 157 x 49 x 27 mm (without protrusions)
Weight: 200 g
Cable length: 2.5 m

Plug shape: USB connector A type

Technical Assistance And Support

DR-2000 is part of the Olympus Professional Dictation System. Your dealer is
trained to troubleshoot and fix many common problems that you may be having
with this system. If you encounter problems using your DR-2000, we recom­mend that you contact your Olympus Professional Dealer that sold you the sys­tem. If your dealer cannot fix your problem, please call our technical hotline
number or send an E-mail.

◆For customers in the U.S. and Canada

Phone: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

◆For customers in Europe

E-mail : [e-mail]

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Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan. Tel. [phone]

Two Corporate Center Drive, PO BOX 9058 Melville, NY 11747-9058, U.S.A. Tel. [phone]

(Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. [phone]

(Letters) Postfach 10 49 08. 20034 Hamburg. Germany.

2-8 Honduras Street, London EC1 0TX, United Kingdom, Tel. [phone]

http://www.olympus.com/

For customers in North and South America

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: DR-2000
Trade Name: DIRECTREC
Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.
Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, PO BOX 9058 Melville, NY 11747-9058, U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 800-622-6372

This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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.

For customers in Europe

“CE” mark indicates that this product complies
with the European requirements for safety,
health,environment and customer protection.

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE
Annex IV] indicates separate collection of
waste electrical and electronic equipment in
the EU countries.
Please do not throw the equipment into the
domestic refuse.
Please use the return and collection systems
available in your country for the disposal of
this product.

Applicable Product : DR-2000

Das „CE“ Zeichen bestätigt die
übereinstimmung mit den Europäischen
Bestimmungen für
Betriebssicherheit und Umweltschutz.

Dieses Symbol [durchgestrichene Mülltonne
nach WEEE Anhang IV] weist auf die getrennte
Rücknahme elektrischer und elektronischer
Geräte in EU-Ländern hin. Bitte werfen Sie
das Gerät nicht in den Hausmüll. Informieren
Sie sich über das in Ihrem Land gültige
Rücknahmesystem und nutzen dieses zur
Entsorgung.

Anwendbare Produkte: DR-2000

L’indication “CE” signifie que ce produit est
conforme aux exigences concernant la
sécurité, la santé, l’environnement et la
protection du consommateur.

Le symbole [poubelle sur roue barrée d’une
croix WEEE annexe IV] indique une collecte
séparée des déchets d’équipements
électriques et électroniques dans les pays de
L’UE.
Veuillez ne pas jeter l’équipement dans les
ordures domestiques.
A utiliser pour la mise en rebut de ces types
d’équipements conformément aux systèmes
de traitement et de collecte disponibles dans
votre pays.

Produit applicable : DR-2000

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