When you install the DSS Player Pro on your
PC from the CD-ROM, you can use an online
expanded version of this instruction manual,
allowing you to learn more about the digital
voice recorder.
If the DSS Player is installed, click the [Start]
button, select [All Programs], then [OLYMPUS
DSS Player Pro], then click [DS-2200
Instructions]. You can read more about the items
listed below.
Editing a Template ................................... 70
Send Voice Files with E-mail ................... 71
How to Install and Activate Mail Function ..... 72
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Safe and Proper
General Precautions
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.
● 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.
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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:
1 remove the batteries immediately while
being careful not to burn yourself, and;
2 call your dealer or local Olympus
representative for service.
AC Adapter
Warning
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or
modify the AC adapter in any way.
• Keep foreign objects including water,
metal, or flammable substances from
getting inside the product.
• Do not moisten the AC adapter or touch
it with a wet hand.
• Do not use the AC adapter in the vicinity
of flammable gas (including gasoline,
benzine and lacquer thinner).
In case
• ... the internal parts of the AC adapter
are exposed because it has been
dropped or otherwise damaged:
• ... the AC adapter is dropped in water, or
if water, metal flammable substances or
other foreign objects get inside it:
• ... you notice anything unusual when
using the AC adapter such as abnormal
noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:
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.
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Main Features
● The recorder stores highly compressed
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DSS and WMA format voice messages in
xD-Picture Card.
Main Features
● The recorder supports three recording
*1
modes, HQ (High Quality) mode, SP
(Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long
Playback) mode. If a stereo microphone is
used, you can enjoy recording in SHQ
(Stereo High Quality) mode (☞ P.20).
● The five folders can hold 199 files each, for
the maximum of 995 recordings (☞ P.16).
● You may assign your own names to folders.
● Recorded files may be moved from one
folder to another.
● Has a built-in Variable Control Voice
Actuator (VCVA) function (☞ P.18).
● You can insert or delete index marks
(☞ P.31).
*2
● You can input file comments.
● The recorder has Fast Playback and Slow
Playback functions to control playback
speed (☞ P.23).
● The large LCD screen with backlight can
be easily read even in the dark.
● The recorder has a Noise Cancel Function
(☞ P.25).
● A Ear/Mic/Remote Controller Jack with
switch-over depending on the application.
● When connected to the recorder, the
optional remote controller works also as a
microphone for recording.
● Comes with DSS Player software (☞ P.40).
● A USB connected Cradle for data download
from the recorder to the PC (☞ P.44).
● The recorder can also be used as a
removable external memory reader/writer
(☞ P.53).
*1: DSS format in SP and LP mode recording, and WMA
format in SHQ and HQ mode recording.
*2: For WMA files, the recorder can recognize and play only
those that are recorded with the Olympus Digital Voice
Recorder.
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Card Basics
The xD-Picture Card is a removable recording media. “Card” in this manual refers to the xDPicture Card.
Compatible cards
The removable card can be used to store different
kind of data. Since the card has larger memory
capacity than a diskette, it can be used to transfer
data between different PCs. The recorder supports
cards with memory capacity between 16 to 512 MB.
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1 Index area
You can write
down the card’s
contents.
Memory Sizes of Cards and Approximate Recording Times*
*1: Available recording time for one continuous file. Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made.
*2: Recording in SHQ mode is enabled only when a stereo microphone is used. When using the stereo microphone, only SHQ
mode is available.
*3: Total recording time of two files. The maximum recording time per file is 26 hours 40 minutes in HQ mode, and 99 hours 59
minutes in LP mode.
Notes
• When initializing (formatting) a card, confirm that no necessary data is stored on the card beforehand.
Initialization completely erases the existing data on the card.
• Cards used in a recorder must be formatted in the same recorder first unless formatted with a
CAMEDIA series Olympus digital camera.
• The card has a service life. When reaching the end of its life, writing or erasing data on the card will be
disabled. In this case, replace the card.
• If you use a PC card adapter compatible with the card to save or delete some data on the card, the maximum
recording time on the card may be decreased. To recover the original recording time, initialize/format the
card in the recorder.
• Olympus will not be held liable for any data corruption or loss due to misuse of media card.
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HQ ModeSP ModeLP Mode
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84 hr. 05 min.179 hr. 30 min.*
Card may not perform as expected when formatted by a different device.
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2 Contact area
Comes into contact
with the recorder’s
signal read contacts.
1 Battery indicator
2 VCVA (Variable Control Voice
Actuator) indicator
3 Alarm indicator
4 Microphone sensitivity display
5 Record mode indicator
6 Repeat play indicator
7 Erase lock indicator
8 Current file number
9 Total number of recorded files in
• 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.12).
• Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time.
Replacing batteries
The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries
lose power.
→→→
When appears on the display, replace the batteries as
soon as possible.
When the batteries are too weak, the recorder shuts down
and “BATTERY LOW” appears on the display. AAA alkaline
batteries are recommended.
An optional Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery from Olympus
can be used for the recorder (☞ P.57).
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Using the AC Adapter
Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus Model
A321 or A322) into household power outlet
and connect the power plug to the recorder’s
power connector (DC 3 V) as shown in the
illustration. Always stop recording before
connection. Otherwise it may not be possible
to play back the voice data being recorded.
Warning
• Always stop recording before
connection or disconnection.
• When the AC adapter is not in use,
disconnect the power supply plug from
the power outlet.
• Use only the correct power supply
voltage as indicated on the adapter.
• Do not use the AC adapter when
connecting the recorder to the USB port.
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Using the AC Adapter
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Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE)
If you have set the time and date, information as to when an audio file is recorded is stored
automatically with that file. The time and date should be set to ease file management tasks. The
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time and date setting is also needed to perform the alarm playback function (☞ P.32).
Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE)
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.
Set the hour.
1 Press the FF button or REW button to
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set the hour.
2 Press the PLAY button to accept the
hour.
• You can choose between 12 and 24 hour
display by pressing the MENU button
while setting the hour and minute.
Example: 5:45 P.M.
5:45 PM ←→ 17:45
(Initial setting)
Set the minute.
1 Press the FF button or REW button to
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set the minute.
2 Press the PLAY button to accept the
minute.
Set the year.
1 Press the FF button or REW button to
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set the year.
2 Press the PLAY button to accept t h e
year.
• You can choose the order of the year,
month, day by pressing the MENU button
while setting them.
PLAY button
FF/REW
button
PLAY button
(accepts a choice
and moves on to
the next item)
MENU
button
(switching the
data displayed)
When the remote controller microphone (optional)
is connected, buttons with the same names as
those on the recorder work analogously.
If you press the STOP button during the setup
operation, the recorder will save the items that were
set to that point.
Press and hold the MENU button for
1 second or longer.
The menu opens (☞ P.39).
Press the FF or REW button until “TIME
&DATE” flashes on the display.
Press the PLAY button.
Time/Date screen appears. The hour
indicator flashes, indicating the start of the
Time/Date setup process.
Follow the same steps starting at step 1 in
“Setting Time/Date” (☞ P.12).
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Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE)
Press the STOP button to close the menu.
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Inserting and Ejecting a Card
Inserting a Card
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Inserting and Ejecting a Card
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2
Slide the card cover lock to the direction
indicated by the arrow.
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The card cover is unlocked and the message “CARD
COVER OPEN” appears on the display. When this
message appears, the power is switched off.
Face the card the correct way and insert it into
the card slot as shown in the illustration.
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• Insert the card keeping it straight.
• The card stops with a click when it is inserted all the
way.
• Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could
damage the contact area or cause the card to jam.
• If the card is not inserted all the way, data may not be
written to the card.
Close the card cover securely.
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Card inserted fully into the slot
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The recorder sounds beeps* and the message “PLEASE
WAIT” on the display flashes for a short time.
Card not inserted fully into the slot
When the card cover is closed, the message “INSERT
CARD” on the display flashes for a short time. With the
recorder in this condition, pressing any button sounds
beeps* and flashes the message “INSERT CARD” again.
Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in
may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.
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Inserting and Ejecting a Card
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c
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Recording
The recorder provides five folders, A, B, C, D and E, and each message recorded in a folder is
saved as a Digital Speech Standard (DSS) file or a Windows Media Audio (WMA) file. These five
folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder A might
be used to store private information, while Folder B might be dedicated to holding business
information. Up to 199 messages can be recorded per folder.
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Recording
Microphone
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Microphone
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3
Press the FOLDER button to
choose a folder.
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The folder name is displayed.
a Total number of recorded files in the
folder
b Current file number
c Current folder
Press the REC button to start
recording.
2
The record/play indicator lamp glows red.
Aim the microphone at the sound source.
When using the remote controller
microphone for recording, the indicator
lamp and internal microphone of the
recorder are switched off.
d Current recording mode
e Recording time
f Remaining recording time
Press the STOP button to stop
recording.
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Notes
• 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.28) or transfer voice files to your
computer using DSS Player Software (☞ P.49).
• In HQ and LP modes, when the recording time
reaches to the maximum recording time per file,
the recorder stops recording, displaying
“MAXIMUM REC TIME”.
If the card has remaining memory, pressing the
REC button starts recording again.
Recording functions
Pause Recording
Pause
Press the REC button while recording.
➥ “REC PAUSE” will flash on the display.
Resume Recording
Press the REC button again.
➥ Recording will resume at the point of
interruption.
Note
The recorder will time out after 10 minutes when
left in “REC PAUSE”.
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Recording
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Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)
When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the
built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when
the volume drops below the threshold level.
The VCVA feature help extend recording time and conserve memory by turning off recording
during silent periods. This helps make the playback, with no lulls or dead space, more efficient
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and convenient.
Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)
Press and hold the MENU button for
1 second or longer.
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The menu opens (☞ P.39).
3,5
6
Press the FF or REW button until
“VCVA” flashes on the display.
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2,4
Press the PLAY button.
The VCVA setup process begins.
3
Press the FF or REW button to choose
between ON and OFF.
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ON : Will start recording in VCVA mode.
OFF : Will resume recording in normal mode.
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1
6
2,4
Press the PLAY button to complete
the setup screen.
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Press the STOP button to close the
menu.
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When ON is selected, a VCVA indication will
be displayed on the screen.
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a
b
Press the REC button to start recording.
When the sound volume is lower than the
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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.
* When the remote controller is connected, the REC
indicator lamp on the remote controller lights up but
the record/play indicator lamp on the recorder will
be switched off.
Adjust the start/stop actuation
level
Press the FF or REW button to adjust the
pause sound level during recording.
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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)
b Start level (moves to the right/left according to
• The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected
microphone sensitivity mode (☞ P.21).
• To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the start/
stop actuation level is recommended.
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Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)
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Recording Modes (REC MODE)
You can select from among three recording modes: HQ (High Quality) mode, SP (Standard
Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode.
If a stereo microphone is used, the only possible recording mode is SHQ (Stereo High Quality).
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Recording Modes (REC MODE)
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3
2,4
1
5
Press and hold the MENU button
for 1 second or longer.
1
“REC MODE” will be displayed on the
screen (☞ P.39).
Press the PLAY button.
The recording mode setup process
2
begins.
Press the FF or REW button to
choose from HQ, SP and LP.
3
Press the PLAY button to complete
the setup screen.
• If you want to record clear or noise-free dictation, select DICT
mode and place the microphone 3 to 4 inches from the source.
• If the ambient (background) noise is too loud to get a clear
recording even in DICT mode, we recommend that you use an
ME12 single directional microphone (sold separately).
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Microphone Sensitivity
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Playing
b
a
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Playing
3
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4
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4
Press the FOLDER button to
choose folder.
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Press the FF or REW button to
choose the file that you want to
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play.
If you keep pressing the FF or REW button
in stop mode, the recorder continuously
skips to the beginnings of files.
Press the PLAY button to start
playback.
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The record/play indicator lamp glows
green.
a Current playback time
b Total recording time of the file being
played
Press the VOL (+) or VOL ( –) button
to select the proper sound volume.
4
The display shows the volume level. You
can choose between 0 to 30.
Press the STOP button at any point
you want to stop the playback.
5
Resume playback by pressing PLAY
button again.
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Playback
Operation
How to Cancel
functions
Fast
Playback
(F.PLAY)
Slow
Playback
(S.PLAY)
Cue
(CUE)
Press the PLAY button once while playing a file.*
➥ The recorder plays back at approximately 50%
faster than normal rate.
Press the PLAY button once while fast playing back.*➥ The recorder plays back at approximately 25%
slower than normal rate.
Hold the FF button while playing a file.
➥ 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.
Review
(REVIEW)
Hold the REW button while playing a file.
➥ 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.
Skipping to
beginning
of a file*
Press the FF button during playback, fast playback, or
slow playback.*
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➥ The next file is cued and playback starts at the
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original speed.
Press the REW button during playback, fast playback,
or slow playback.*
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➥ The file being played is cued and playback starts
at the original speed.
*1: As in normal playback, operations such as playback stop, file cueing, and index mark (☞ P.31) insertion are possible in fast
playback and slow playback.
*2: If you keep pressing the FF or REW button in stop mode, the recorder continuously skips to the beginnings of files (F.SKIP/
B.SKIP).
*3: If an index mark is encountered midway, playback begins at that point.
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Press the PLAY button 2 times
while fast playing back.
➥ Playback returns to normal rate.
1
Press the PLAY button once while
slow playing back.
➥ 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
Notes
• If you set Noise Cancel to “LOW” or “HIGH”, you cannot use the Fast Playback and Slow Playback functions.
• In case of WMA files, only the files recorded with this recorder or Olympus Digital Voice Recorders can be
played back.
• The fast playback or slow playback function plays back a SHQ file in monaural sound.
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Playing
Playback through earphone
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Playing
You can listen to audio playback through
the earphone connected to the jack on the
recorder or the EAR jack on the remote
controller.
When the earphone is used, the recorder
speaker will be switched-off.
Notes
• When using earphone, adjust sound level
moderately or hearing loose may result.
• When playing back through the earphone, sounds
can be heard from either side of the earphone
even for monaural recorded files.
• When you use an external speaker or an
earphone with built-in volume, connect it to the
EAR jack on the remote controller. If you directly
connect it to the jack on the recorder, the external
speaker or earphone may not work.
When you record the playback sound with another
recording device, connect the EAR jack on the
remote controller and the microphone jack on the
other recording device.
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Noise Cancel Function
If recorded audio is difficult to understand because of noise, adjust the Noise Cancel setting
level. Noise will be reduced in the file when its played back for better sound quality.
Press and hold the MENU button
for 1 second or longer while the file
1
is playing.
Displays currently set Noise Cancel level.
Press the MENU button again to
choose a noise cancel level.
1,2
2
The levels switch in the following rotation,
“OFF”“LOW”“HIGH”.
If the display is already set to Noise Cancel,
start from step 2.
Change the Noise Cancel level within 2
seconds, otherwise the level is set at the
displayed level and the display returns to its
original view.
• If you set it to “LOW” or “HIGH”, the display flashes the Noise Cancel
level for about 2 seconds when a file is played back.
• If you set Noise Cancel to “LOW” or “HIGH”, the setting remains
valid until it's set to “OFF”.
• If you set Noise Cancel to “LOW” or “HIGH”, you cannot use the
Fast Playback and Slow Playback functions.
• If Noise Cancel is used for files recorder in SHQ, the files will be
played in monaural mode.
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Noise Cancel Function
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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.
Choose the file for Repeat Playback,
and press the PLAY button.
1
3
Repeat Playback
1
1
File playback begins.
Press the REPEAT button briefly at
the point you want to start Repeat
2
Playback.
“REPEAT END?” flashes until you
designate the end point.
Press the REPEAT button briefly
again at the position you want
3
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, the
end position can be set to the extent of
the last file in the folder.
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2,3
4
Press the STOP button.
Repeat Playback is cancelled.
4
You can use Fast Playback and Slow Playback functions, insert
and delete index marks, and use the Noise Cancel function.
• If no end position is designated, the end of the file becomes
automatically the end position. If continuous playback is set to “ON”,
the end of the last file in the folder is set to the end position and then
repeated playback starts.
• If you pass the start or end position by pressing the REW or FF
button, Repeat Playback will be cancelled.
• To use this function, briefly press the REPEAT button. If you hold it 1
second or longer, the Moving Files screen appears.
4
3
Repeat Playback
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Erasing
Erasing One File at a Time
A selected file can be erased from a folder.
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Erasing
2
Press the FOLDER button to
choose a folder.
1
Press the FF or REW button to
choose the file you want to erase.
2
a File to be erased
Press the ERASE button.
“FILE ERASE?” flashes on the display for
3
approximately 8 seconds.
Press the ERASE button once more
when “FILE ERASE?” is flashing.
4
The display changes to “FILE ERASE!”
and erasing will start.
2
“ERASE DONE” is displayed when the file is
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erased. File numbers will be reassigned
automatically.
3,4
{
Erase All Files from a Folder
a
All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files (☞ P.30).
Press the FOLDER button to
choose the folder you want to
1
erase all files.
a Folder from which to erase files
Press the ERASE button for 3
seconds or longer.
2
“ALL ERASE?” flashes on the display for
approximately 8 seconds.
• If the ERASE button is not pressed within the 8 seconds after “FILE ERASE?” or “ALL ERASE?” starts
flashing, the recorder will revert to stop status.
• Completion of erasing may take about 10 seconds. Never do the following during this period. Doing so may
damage the data or card.
-Removing the battery.
-Detaching/attaching the AC adapter (whether or not the recorder is powered on).
-Open the card cover .
2,3
Press the ERASE button once more
when “ALL ERASE?” is flashing.
3
The display changes to “ALL ERASE!” and
erasing will start.
“ERASE DONE” is displayed when the files
are erased. Locked files are reassigned file
numbers in ascending order.
4
Erasing
{
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Locking Files (LOCK)
Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased.
Locked files are not erased when you choose to erase all files from a folder (☞ P.29).
Press the FOLDER button to
choose a folder.
1
Press the FF or REW button to
choose the file you want to lock.
2
Press and hold the MENU button
for 1 second or longer.
3
The menu opens (☞ P.39).
Press the FF or REW button until
“LOCK” flashes on the display.
4
Press the PLAY button.
The file locking setup process begins.
5
Press the FF or REW button to
choose between ON and OFF.
6
ON : Locks the file and prevents it from
being erased.
OFF: Unlocks the file and allows it to be
erased.
Press the PLAY button to complete
the setup screen.
7
Press the STOP button to close the
menu.
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5,7
4
2,4,6
Locking Files (LOCK)
5,7
3
1
8
8
2,4,6
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