Olympus DS 150 User Manual

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DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER

DS-150

Operation Manual

To avoid problems during recording, always do a test recording first.

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FOR SAFE AND CORRECT USAGE

Thank you for purchasing the Olympus Digital Voice Recorder DS-150. 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 following symbols indicate important safety related information. To protect yourself and others
from personal injury or damage to property, it is essential that you always heed the warnings and
information provided.

• The symbols are defined below.

Warning
This symbol warns of actions which carry a risk of death or serious injury in the event of incorrect
operation.

Caution
This symbol warns of actions which carry a risk of personal injury or physical damage in the
event of incorrect operation.

This symbol warns of prohibited actions. The prohibited action is clearly explained by a diagram
or text.

This symbol or diagram indicates required actions.

BATTERIES

Warning Use only specified batteries with this recorder.

Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable batter­ies.
Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassem­bled.

Never mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types and/or brands.
Position the batteries with plus and minus polarity correctly aligned.

Batteries may can cause problems such as fluid leakage, heat generation, fire
ignition or explosion.

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

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

• When a battery is depleted, insulate it by covering the contacts with strips of
tape and dispose of it according to local regulations.

Warning Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

Small children may put a battery in their mouths or swallow it. Should a child
swallow a battery, contact a physician immediately.

Warning 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;
2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing. Continued use of

the product under these circumstances could result in electric shock, fire or
injury.

AC Adapter

Warning Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the AC adapter in any way.

Warning Keep foreign objects including water, metal, or flammable substances from

2 3

Doing so could result in electric shock or injury.

getting inside the product.

These could cause a fire or electric shock.

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Warning Do not use the AC adapter in the vicinity of flammable gas (including gasoline,

benzine and lacquer thinner).

Doing so could result in an explosion, fire or electric shock.

Warning If the internal parts of the AC adapter are exposed because it has been dropped

or otherwise damaged:

1 do not touch any of the exposed parts;
2 immediately disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet, and;
3 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing. Continued use of

the AC adapter under these circumstances could result in electric shock, fire or
injury.

Warning If the AC adapter is dropped in water, or if water, metal, flammable substances or

other foreign objects get inside it:

1 immediately disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet, and;
2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing.

Continued use of the AC adapter under these circumstances could result in
electric shock, fire or injury.

Warning If you notice anything unusual when using the AC adapter such as abnormal

noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:

1 immediately disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet while

being careful not to burn yourself, and;

2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing.

Continued use of the AC adapter under these circumstances could result in
electric shock, fire or injury.

Caution Do not moisten the AC adapter or touch it with a wet hand.

This could cause an electric shock.

Caution Use only the correct power supply voltage as indicated on the adapter.

Do not insert a dusty or dirty power supply plug into a power outlet.
Make sure the power supply plug is fully inserted into the power outlet.
When the AC adapter is not in use, disconnect the power supply plug from the
power outlet.
Do not damage the power cord.

• Do not disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet by pulling on the
cord.

• Do not place a heavy object on the power cord.

• Keep the power cord away from heating equipment.

• Do not bend or pull the power cord with excessive force.
This could cause a fire or electric shock.

RECORDER

Warning Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the recorder in any way.

This could cause a fire or injury.

Warning Do not increase the volume level before starting operation.

If the volume is too high, you may get ringing in your ears or impair your hearing.
Never use this recorder while riding a bicycle or operating a motor vehicle.

Warning Keep this recorder out of the reach of children.

When using this recorder with children nearby, be extra careful not to leave the
recorder unattended. Children cannot understand the safety warnings and cau­tions. Other potential dangers include:

- strangulation by putting the earphone cord around the neck;

- injury or electric shock accident due to incorrect operation.

Warning If the recorder is dropped in water, or if water, metal, flammable substances or

other foreign objects get inside it:

1 immediately remove the batteries or disconnect the Ac adapter’s power supply

plug from the power outlet, and;

2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing.

Continued use of the recorder under these circumstances could result in elec­tric shock or fire.

Warning Do not use the recorder where use of this type of equipment is prohibited such as

in the airplane and hospital. Doing so could cause electronic equipment and med­ical electric equipment to malfunction. In case you have to use the recorder in an
medical establishment, please follow the instructions from each establishment.

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CONTENTS

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

MAIN FEATURES ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 8
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 9

BEFORE RECORDING

NAMES OF PARTS cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 10
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) PANEL cccccccccccccccccccccc 11
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES ccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 11
REPLACING THE BATTERIES ccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 12
USING THE AC ADAPTER ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 12
SETTING THE CLOCK AND ID NUMBER cccccccccccccccccccccc 13

BASIC OPERATION

RECORDING ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 15
RECORD PAUSE ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 16
PLAYBACK cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 18
FAST PLAYBACK ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 19
FAST FORWARD ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 19
CUE ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 19
FAST REVERSE ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 19
REVIEW ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 20
FORWARD SKIP ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 20
REVERSE SKIP cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 21
ERASURE cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 22

CONVENIENT FEATURES

VARIABLE CONTROL VOICE ACTUATOR (VCVA) RECORDING cccccccccccc 24
RECORDING INDEX SIGNALS ccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 25
DETECTING INDEX SIGNALS ccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 25
EDITING MESSAGES ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 26
ALARMS ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 28
MENU OPERATION cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 29
HOLD cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 31

OTHER

RESET cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 32
TRANSFERRING DATA TO A PC cccccccccccccccccccccccccc 32
DICTATION MODE BUTTON cccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 33
TROUBLESHOOTING ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 33
ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) cccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 34
SPECIFICATIONS ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc 34

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THINNER

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

MAIN FEATURES

This recorder has the following features.
XThis digital voice recorder converts voice to digital data, applies high-efficiency compression, and

records the compressed data in flash memory.

XTwo recording modes can be selected; the standard play (SP) mode allows recording of about 75

minutes (1 message continuous recording) of voice data which can later be used in dictation, and
the long play (LP) mode allows long recording of about 160 minutes* (1 message continuous
recording).

XOverwrite recording, insertion recording and partial erasure functions make it easy to correct and

edit recordings.

XTwo folders (99 messages/folder) are available for different kinds of recording.
XThe Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function saves memory space.
XThe LCD panel includes a dot matrix display and clearly displays message numbers, a real-time

counter, time remaining, current time and date, operating mode, warnings and other information.

XA PC transfer accessory is available for transferring recorded voice data to a PC. In combination

with IBM's Via Voice voice recognition software (optionally available, but provided if you have
bought the DS-150 Via Voice kit), the voice data can be accurately converted text.

XThe recording time available may be shorter than specified if a large number of short recordings are

made. (Use the remaining time and recorded time only as references.)

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.

Immediately wipe
off any moisture
with a dry cloth.
Salt water in par­ticular should be
avoided.

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 sand or dirt.
These can cause
irreparable dam­age.

Avoid strong vibra­tions or shocks.

Do not operate
the recorder in
places exposed to
excessive mois­ture.

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BEFORE RECORDING

NAMES OF PARTS

P

O

N

M

L

1

REC (Record) button

2

INDEX/FOLDER button

3

LCD (Liquid Crystal
Display) panel

4

ERASE button

5

Indicator LED

6

Microphone

7

EAR (Earphone) jack

1

2

K

J

9

8

MIC (Microphone) jack

9

SP DICT button

J

MENU switch, up/down
control

K

Play ( ) button

L Fast Reverse ( ) button
M Fast Forward ( ) button

N

STOP button

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)

Recording time/date

3

4

5

6

7

8

T

Q

R

S

O

Strap hook

P

Speaker

Q

HOLD switch

R

Battery cover

S

Power jack

T

PC I/F (interface) connector

Remaining battery power

Remaining time indicator

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

1

Slide the battery cover Rin the

1

direction of the arrow to open it.

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2Place an “AAA”-size (LR06,

R06 or SUM-4) battery in the
lower position then place
another on top.

Recording mode
Microphone sensitivity
Date/Time indicators

Current folder indicators
Insertion recording indicator

Make sure that the polarity of

3

each battery is correctly aligned
as indicated, then slide the bat­tery cover completely closed.

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