Olympus DS-2400 User Manual

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DIGITAL VOICE

RECORDER

DS-2400

INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus

Please read these instructions for information

about using the product correctly and safely.

Keep the instructions handy for future reference.

To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that

you test the record function and volume before use.

Digital Voice Recorder.

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Introduction

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Table of Contents

P. 4

PLAY/OK

Safe and Proper Usage

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Advanced Operations

Managing Files on Your PC

Other Practical Use Methods

Other Information

P. 5

P. 7

P. 1 9

P. 3 3

P. 4 9

P. 5 7

P. 5 8

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ......................................4

Safe and Proper Usage ............................ 5

General Precautions ................................. 5

1 Getting Started

Main Features .......................................... 7

Memory Card ........................................... 8

Identification of Parts ............................. 10

Installing Batteries ................................. 12

Power Supply ........................................ 14

Power Save Mode (Power Save) ..........14

HOLD ..................................................... 15

Inserting and Ejecting a SD card .......... 16

Setting Time and Date (Time & Date) ... 17

2 Basic Operations

Recording .............................................. 19

Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) ...... 23

Recording Modes (Rec Mode) .............. 24

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator

(VCVA) ............................................. 25

Recording Monitor ................................. 26

Playing ................................................... 27

Erasing ................................................... 29

3 Advanced Operations

Menu List ............................................... 33

Learning to Use the Menu ..................... 35

Selecting Folders and Files ................... 36

Displaying File Information (Information) .... 37

Locking Files (Lock) .............................. 38

Index Marks ........................................... 39

Language (Language) ........................... 40

Backlight (Backlight) .............................. 41

LED (LED) ............................................. 42

LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) .... 43

System Sounds (Beep) ......................... 44

Formatting the Card (Format) ............... 45

Check System Information (System info.) .. 47

Changing the USB Class (USB Class).... 48

4 Managing Files on Your PC

DSS Player Software............................. 49

Installing DSS Player Software ............. 51

Uninstalling DSS Player Software......... 52

Using Online Help ................................. 53

Connecting Recorder to PC .................. 54

Running DSS Player Software .............. 56

5 Other Practical Use Methods

Using as External Memory of the Computer ...

6 Other Information

Alarm Message List ............................... 58

Troubleshooting .....................................59

Accessories ........................................... 60

Specifications ........................................ 61

Technical Assistance and Support ........ 62

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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.

Convention Used In this Manual

• The word “card” is used to refer to the SD

card.

• The word “DSS Player” is used to refer to

the DSS Player Standard Dictation Module in Windows environment and DSS Player in Apple Macintosh environment.

• The Notes at the bottom of a page are

used for additional information, exceptions, or related events.

•Words in uppercase form such as PLAY

or REC are used to describe a function or button on the recorder.

● 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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General Precautions

Batteries

Danger

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

• Do not connect the = and - terminals together. This may cause fire, overheating or electric shock.

• When carrying or storing the battery, be sure to put it in the provided case to protect its terminals. Do not carry or store the battery with any metal objects (such as key rings). If this warning is not followed, fire, overheating or electric shock may occur.

• Do not connect the batteries directly to a power outlet or a cigarette lighter of an automobile.

• Do not insert the batteries with their = and

- terminals reversed.

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

• There is a hole from which gas escapes on the = terminal. Do not cover or block it.

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.

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

• Do not remove or damage the battery insulating sheet.

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

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

• Keep batteries away from fire.

Caution

•

Do not subject batteries to strong shocks.

• Do not use batteries of different types, voltages, and/or brand names.

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1 Getting Started

Main Features

● Support type of memory: SD card (☞ P.8).

● Three smart buttons F1,F2 and F3.

● Recording and storing voice in Digital Speech Standard Pro (DS2 format).

● Two recording modes, QP (Quality Playback) mode or SP (Standard Playback) mode (☞ P. 2 4 ).

● Overwrite Recording and Insert Recording (partial insertion) available (☞ P.21, 22).

● Supports USB 2.0. High-Speed, which enables high-speed data transmission from the recorder

to your computer.

● Five folders and up to 200 files/folder, for a maximum of 1000 recordings (☞ P.19).

● It has a built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function (☞ P.25).

● Large LCD screen with backlight.

● Index mark function which is useful to search particular points in the dictation (☞ P.39).

● DSS Player software included (☞ P.49).

Main Features

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Memory Card

This recorder uses memory in the form of SD card memory.

Compatible Cards

The recorder supports cards with memory capacity between 512 MB to 16 GB.

Memory Card

Settings and operating environment relating to the card

Check the latest operating information on the Olympus homepage (http://www.olympus.com) when using cards other than the included card. In addition, refer to the following pages as well when handling the card.

• Inserting and Ejecting a SD card (☞ P.16)

• Formatting the Card (Format) (☞ P.45)

SD card

1 Card Lock

SD card is equipped with a lock function. When the lock function is used, important data is protected by preventing it from being accidentally overwritten or erased. When the lock function is set will appear on the display.

2 Index Area

For writing down information identifying card or content.

3 Contact Area

Comes into contact with the recorder’s signal read contacts.

Memory Sizes of Cards and Approximate Recording Times*

Memory Size QP Mode SP Mode

512MB 38 hr. 30 min. 79 hr. 00 min.

1GB 77 hr. 00 min. 157 hr. 50 min.* 2GB 152 hr. 30 min. *2 312 hr. 20 min.* 4GB 305 hr. 50 min.*2 626 hr. 50 min.* 8GB 624 hr. 30 min.*21279 hr. 30 min.*

16GB 1248 hr. 10 min.*22557 hr. 10 min.*

The above are the standard times, and the available recording time will vary depending on the card.

*1: Available recording time for one continuous file.

Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made.

*2:Total recording time of several files. The maximum

recording time per file is 99 hours 59 minutes.

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Memory Card

Warning

• Do not touch the card contacts. That may damage the card.

• Do not place the card in locations with static electricity.

• Store the card in a location that is out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, consult a physician immediately.

Check Card Information (Card Info.)

Information such as the memory capacity and remaining memory for installed cards can be displayed on the recorder (☞ P.34).

Card Info.

SD Remain Capacity

BACK EXIT

540MB

1.0GB

Notes

• When initializing (formatting) a card, confirm that no necessary data is stored on the memory card beforehand. Initialization completely erases the existing data on the card.

• In some cases cards which have been formatted (initialized) by another device, such as a computer, cannot be recognized. Be sure to format them with this recorder before using.

• 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 the media card.

Memory Card

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Identification of Parts

(

1SD card slot 2Built-in microphone 3NEW button 4REC button 5REW button 6FF button 7STOP button 8POWER/HOLD switch 9ERASE button 0EAR (Earphone) !MIC (Microphone) @Record indicator light #Display (LCD panel)

0 ! @

$ %

)

2 3 4

6 7

8 9

$ + (Volume) button % Fast Forward (9) button ^ PLAY/OK button & Smart button (F1,F2,F3) * Rewind (0) button (

(Volume) button

) Built-in speaker

- Battery cover

= PC (USB) terminal q Cradle connector w Battery cover release button

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Display Status Indicators

Identification of Parts

QP DICT

2 3 4

5 6

DS2400

DISPLY

Display in the recording mode

025

22 M 30

/ 030

INDEX

1 Record mode indicator 2 Current folder 3 Memory remaining indicator

(E/F bar)

4 Record indicator 5 Remaining recording time 6 Level meter indicator 7 Microphone sensitivity indicator 8 Current file number

Author ID indicator

Battery indicator

VCVA

VCVA (Variable Control Voice

Actuator) indicator

QP DICT VCVA

DS2400

! @

INSERT

Display in the playback mode

SPEED INDEX

025

/ 030

12M 0 5

9 Total number of files in the folder 0 Recording elapsed time ! Playback position bar indicator @ Play indicator # Total recording time of the

selected file

$ Button guide display % Current Playback time

Card Lock indicator

Erase Lock indicator

Identification of Parts

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Installing Batteries

This recorder can be used with AAA Alkaline Batteries.

Lightly press down on the battery cover

release button, then open the battery cover.

Installing Batteries

Insert two AAA batteries, observing the

correct polarity as shown in the illustration below, then close the battery cover.

Insert the batteries in the direction inscribed on the inside of the recorder’s battery compartment. In addition, when inserting the batteries, insert them so that the tape is under the batteries, as shown in the illustration. The batteries can then be removed easily by pulling up the tape. When

pulling on the tape the batteries may suddenly pop out, so be sure to press down lightly on the batteries with your finger while pulling.

Recharging Battery Pack

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.

Cautions Concerning the Battery

Warning

• Using batteries for which part or all of the external coating (insulating sheath) is peeling off or batteries which have ruptured may cause fluid leaks, overheating, and explosions. For this reason such batteries should absolutely not be used.

• Commercially available batteries for which part or all of the external coating (insulation sheath) has been peeled off should absolutely not be used.

Unusable batteries

Batteries for which the entire external coating (insulating sheath) is peeled off (naked batteries), or those where it has partially been peeled off.

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Notes

• Be sure to turn OFF the recorder before replacing the batteries. Removing the batteries while the recorder

is in use may corrupt the card. If you are recording into a file and the batteries run out, you will lose your currently recorded file since the file header will not be written. It is crucial to replace the batteries when one hash mark is shown 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 new batteries.

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

Installing Batteries

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Power Supply Power Save Mode

When the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum. Even if the power is turned off, existing data, mode settings, and clock settings will be maintained.

Turning On the Power

Power Supply/Power Save Mode

While the recorder’s power is off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow.

The display will turn on, and after [System Check] appears, the power will be turned on. The resume function will bring the recorder back to the stop position in memory before power was turned off.

Turning Off the Power

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow for 0.5 seconds or longer.

The display shuts off and the power will be turned off. The resume function remembers the stop position before the power is turned off.

(Power Save)

When the recorder is ON but not in use for 10 minutes, by default, it will switch to power save mode automatically. To reactivate the recorder again, operate any button or the slide switch.

Power Save Setting

You can set the time to enter Power Save mode from among [5 minutes.], [10 minutes.], [30 minutes.], [1 hour], and [Off]. To exit power save, press any button. The [Power Save] setting can be changed from the Menu. For more details, refer to “Menu List” (☞ P. 33) and “Learning to Use the Menu” (☞ P.35).

Power Save

5 minutes

10 minutes

30 minutes 1 hour Off

BACK EXIT

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HOLD

If you bring the POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD position, the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and switches will be disabled.This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket.

Set the recorder to HOLD mode

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD position.

After [Hold] appears on the display, the recorder is set to HOLD mode.

Exit HOLD mode

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the A position.

HOLD

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Inserting and Ejecting a SD card

Inserting a SD card

Insert the SD card into the card slot in the direction shown in the illustration until it clicks.

When inserting SD card into the SD card slot, the recorder message [Please Wait] will flash

Inserting and Ejecting a SD card

on the LCD display for a few seconds while validating the SD card.

Ejecting a SD card

Push the SD card inward once to unlock it, and let it eject.

Notes

• 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.

• Hold the card straight and pull it out.

• If an unformatted card is installed, the recorder will automatically display the menu format option (☞ P. 4 5).

• Never use any card in the recorder unless it has been formatted on this unit (☞ P.45).

•Never remove the card while the recorder is in operation. This may damage the data.

• Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card inward may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.

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Setting Time and Date (Time & Date)

Setting the correct time and date on the recorder is very important since every file recorded on the recorder will have the time and date information as part of the file header. This will simplify the file management aspects later on.

The hour indicator will flash automatically when you load batteries before using the recorder for the first time, or after the recorder has not been used for a long time.

F1, F2, F3 button PLAY/OK,+, –,

PLAY/OK

9, 0

button

Press the 9 or 0 button to select

the item to set.

Select the item from “hour”, “minute”, “year”, “month” and “day” with a flashing point.

Time & Date

10 M 14 D 2008 Y

5: 00 PM

24H

BACK EXIT

Press the + or – button to set.

Follow the same steps by pressing the 9 or

0 button to select the next item, and press the

+ or – button to set.

Time & Date

10 M 14 D 2008 Y

5 : 45 PM

24H

BACK EXIT

•You can choose between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the F2(24H or 12H)* button while setting the hour and minute. Example: 5:45 P.M.

5:45 PM (Initial setting)←→ 17:45

Setting Time and Date

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Setting Time and Date (Time & Date)

• You can choose the order of the year, month, day by pressing the F2(D/M/Y or Y/M/D or M/ D/Y)* button while setting them. Example: October 14, 2008

Setting Time and Date

(Initial setting)

*The display will vary depending on the status of the

settings.

Press the PLAY/OK button to complete the setup screen.

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

10M 14D 2008

14D 10M 2008

2008Y 10M 14D

Notes

• If you press the STOP button during the setup operation, the settings are cancelled, and the recorder returns to the previous screen.

•You can set the time and date from your PC using DSS Player software (☞ P.50).

Changing the Time and Date

When the recorder’s POWER/HOLD switch is turned ON the [Time & Date] will be displayed

for two seconds. If the time and date is not correct, set it using the procedure below.

Press the + or

Menu] screen, then select [Time & Date].

See P.34 regarding the menu.

Device Menu

Beep Power Save

Time & Date

USB Class

Reset Settings Format

BACK EXIT

Press the PLAY/OK or 9 button.

The time and date screen appears. The hour

indicator flashes, indicating the start of the time and date setup process.The following steps are the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of “Setting Time and Date (Time & Date)” (☞ P.17).

Press the F3(EXIT) or 0 button to

complete the setting.

button in the [Device

–

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2 Basic Operations

Recording

The recorder has five folders, A, B, C, D, E and you can select folder by pressing the F1(FOLDER) button. 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 200 messages can be recorded per folder.

By default, the Recording Mode is QP.

Record Function

By default, the RECORD function is configured to record at the current position (overwrite). However, that can be changed to any of the following settings:

• Append: Appends the recording to the end of the

current file (☞ P.20).

• Overwrite: Overwrites the recording starting at the

current position in the file (☞ P.21).

• Insert: Inserts the recording at the current position

in the file (☞ P.22).

Recording Related Settings

Recording related settings can be configured to provide a suitable recording environment.

• Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) (☞ P. 2 3)

• Recording Modes (Rec Mode) (☞ P. 2 4 )

• Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) (☞ P. 25 )

• Recording Monitor (☞ P. 2 6 )

Recording

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Recording

New Recording

Create a new file to record in.

Press the NEW button to create a new

file.

aSelected Author ID bNew file number

cRemaining recording time

Press the REC button to start

recording.

The record indicator light glows orange and

(Record indicator) appears on the display. Aim the microphone at the sound source. When you press the F1 (DISPLY) button during recording, you can change the LCD screen displays.

dRecord indicator

Press the STOP button to stop recording.

If you want to append additional recordings to the same file, press the REC button again.

Notes

•A beep will sound when the remaining recording time reaches 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds while recording.

•When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the record indicator light starts flashing in orange. When the recording time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster.

•[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.29) or transfer

dictation files to your computer using DSS Player Software (☞ P.49).

a b

QP DICT

DS2400

031 / 030

New File

Remain

15 H 22 M 40 s

FOLDER

QP DICT

DS2400

DISPLY INDEX

QP DICT

DS2400

INFO

031 / 031

00 M 10 s

15 H 2 2 M 3 0 s

031 / 031

02 M 20 s

15 H 0 2 M 2 0 s

INFO

FOLDER

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Overwrite Recording

You can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within

the file. Note that the overwritten recordings will be erased.

Select and play the file you want to

overwrite.

Stop playback at the starting point of overwrite.

Press the REC button to start

overwriting.

The record indicator light glows orange and

(Record indicator) appears on the

display.

aRecording elapsed time bTotal recording time of the selected file

Press the STOP button to stop

overwriting.

Note

•You cannot select a different recording mode (QP, SP) than that of the original file before overwrite recording.

a b

Recording

QP DICT

DS2400

101 / 133

DISPLY INDEX

10 M 25 s

00H 1 4 M 0 0 s

Recording

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Recording

PLAY/OK

Insert Recording

Additional recording can be inserted into previously recorded file.

Select and play the file you want to

insert an additional recording into.

While playing the file, press the

F1(INSERT) button to insert an

additional recording.

[Insert Rec?] appears on the display.

Press the REC button to start inserting

an additional recording.

The record indicator light glows orange and

(Record indicator) appears on the display. [Insert Rec] and the remaining recording time will alternate on the display.

QP DICT VCVA

DS2400

134 / 134

00 H 00 M 10 s

33 M 2 5 s

Insert Rec?

EXIT

QP DICT

DS2400

134 / 134

DISPLY INDEX

Insert Rec

00 M 12s

Press the STOP button to stop

inserting the additional recording.

Notes

• The recording time and date of the file is updated to the time and date of the inserted recording.

•You cannot select a different recording mode (QP, SP) than that of the original file before inserting.

QP DICT

DS2400

134 / 134

DISPLY INDEX

00 M 11s

4 H 3 3 M 0 6 S

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Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense)

You can switch between two microphone sensitivities to meet recording needs: [Dictation] for oral dictation and [Conference] which is suited for situations like meetings and conferences with a small number of people. The setting status will appear on the display as

DICT

PLAY/OK

F1, F3 button

PLAY/OK, 9, 0 button

+, –,

CONF

Select [Mic Sense] at the [Record Menu]

screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9 button.

Refer to P.33 regarding each menu item settings.

Record Menu

Rec Mode

Mic Sense

VCVA

BACK EXIT

Press the + or

[Conference] or [Dictation].

Conference...High-sensitivity mode that records

sounds in all directions. Dictation...Low-sensitivity mode suited for dictation.

Mic Sense

Conference

Dictation

BACK EXIT

button to select

–

Press the PLAY/OK button to complete

the setup screen.

[Conference Set] or [Dictation Set] will light up on the display, and it will return to the [Record Menu] screen.

If you press the 0 or F1(BACK) button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the [Record Menu]. Pressing the F3(EXIT) button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU.

Mic Sense

Conference

Dictation

Set

BACK EXIT

Press the F3(EXIT) or 0 button to

complete the setting.

QP DICT

DS2400

025 / 030

New File

02 M 10 s

3 H 0 8 M 0 5s

FOLDER

INFO

Microphone Sensitivity

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Recording Modes (Rec Mode)

The recording mode can choose between QP (Quality Playback) and SP (Standard Playback).

F1, F3 button

Recording Modes

PLAY/OK

PLAY/OK, 9, 0 button

Select [Rec Mode] at the [Record Menu]

screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9 button.

Refer to P.33 regarding each menu item settings.

Record Menu

Rec Mode

Mic Sense VCVA

BACK EXIT

Press the + or

or [SP].

Rec Mode

button to select [QP]

–

+, –,

Press the PLAY/OK button to complete the

setup screen.

[QP Set] or [SP Set] will light up on the display, and it will return to the [Record Menu] screen.

Rec Mode

Set

BACK EXIT

Press the F3(EXIT) or 0 button to

complete the setting.

Set Recording Mode is displayed when creating the New File and during recording. The recording mode of file recording is displayed during playback and in stop mode.

SP DICT

DS2400

031 / 030

New File

Remain

15 H 22 M 40 s

FOLDER

INFO

Note

• Choose QP mode for recording meetings or lectures with crisp clarity.

BACK EXIT

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Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) is a function that starts recording automatically when the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, and automatically pauses when the volume drops below the threshold. The VCVA feature allows you to conserve memory by automatically stopping recording in instances like long silent periods during meetings. When this is enabled,

will appear on the

VCVA

display.

REC button

PLAY/OK

Set the VCVA in the menu to [On].

Refer to P.33 regarding each menu item settings.

PLAY/OK, 9, 0button

Press the REC button to start recording.

When the sound volume is lower than the preset

actuation sound level, recording automatically stops after 1 second approximately, and “Stand by” flashes on the display. The record indicator light glows orange and appears when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses.

QP DICT VCVA

DS2400

134 /134

1 H 25 M 01 s

Standby

DISPLY

INDEX

(Record indicator)

Adjust the Start/Stop Actuation Level

While the recorder is in recording mode, press the 9 or 0 button to adjust the actuation level.

The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different values. The higher the value is, the more sensitive the recorder can react to sounds. At the highest value, even the faintest sound will activate recording. The VCVA actuation level can be adjusted according to the ambient (background) noise.

QP DICT VCVA

DS2400

134 /134

1 H 25 M 02 s

VCVA Level 05

DISPLY

a Start level

(Varies according to the sound volume being recorded)

b Level meter indicator (moves to the

INDEX

left/right according to the set level)

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator

Notes

• The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode (☞P. 23 ).

•To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the start/stop actuation level is recommended.

• If the recorder detects an input that exceeds the Start level, the dotted line of the Level meter indicator will change to the full line, and the recorder starts recording.

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Recording Monitor

It is possible to monitor your recording by listening to the recording while recording is in progress. Insert the earphone plug into the earphone jack and use the + or – button to control the volume level.

Recording Monitor

+ / –

(Volume) button

Note

• Insert the plugs in to the end as shown in the illustration when inserting the earphone or external microphone.

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Playing

101 / 133

INSERT

SPEED

INDEX

DS2400

QP DICT

00 M 05 s

27 M 5 8 s

101 / 133

INSERT

SPEED

INDEX

DS2400

QP DICT

00 M 07 s

Volume 15

You can start playing a file at any point.

PLAY/OK

Select the file, then press the PLAY/

OK button to start playback.

The (Play indicator) appears on the display.

aPlay indicator

Press the + or – button to adjust the

volume.

The display shows the volume level. You can choose between 0 to 30.

bVolume level

Press the STOP button at any point

you want to stop the playback.

Playing

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Playing

Playback

Operation

How to Cancel

functions

Press the PLAY/OK or STOP button.

Release the button.

Playing

Fast Forward (FF)

Rewind (REW)

Cue (CUE)

Review (REV)

Playback Speed

Press the 9 or FF button once while stopped.

Press the 0 or REW button once while stopped.

Press and Hold the 9 or FF button while stopped or playing a file.

Press and Hold the 0 or REW button while stopped or playing a file.

Press the F2 (SPEED) button during playback. ➥ Every time the F2(SPEED) button is pressed, the

playback speed will switch.

Play(playback): Playback at normal speed. Slow Play (slow playback): Playback speed

slows down (-50%), and “Slow play” will turn on. Fast Play (fast playback): Playback speed

becomes faster (+50%), and “Fast play” will turn on.

Notes

• If you press the 9 or FF button once while fast-forwarding or twice while stopped, the recorder will stop at the end of

the file (F.Skip).

• If you press the 0 or REW button once while rewinding or twice while stopped, the recorder will stop at the beginning

of the file (B.Skip). If the 0 or REW button is pressed within 2 seconds, the recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file.

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Erasing

029 / 031

EXIT

DS2400

QP DICT

All Erase File Erase

Cancel

File Erase !

EXIT

All Erase

File Erase

Cancel

PLAY/OK

Erasing a File

Erasing or deleting a file from any of the folder on the recorder is a

very simple process.

Select the file you want to erase.

Press the ERASE button.

Erasing

PLAY/OK

Press the + button to select [File

Erase], then press the PLAY/OK button.

Press the + button to select [Start],

then press the PLAY/OK button.

The display changes to [File Erase !] and erasing will start.

[Erase Done] is displayed when the file is erased. File numbers will be reassigned automatically.

Notes

• An erased file cannot be restored.

• Files cannot be erased in the following cases.

- File being set [Lock] (☞ P.38).

- The SD card lock is turned on (☞ P.8).

QP DICT

DS2400

File Erase

Start

Cancel

BACK

DICT

DS2400

029 / 031

029 / 030

Erase Done

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Erasing

All Erase !

029

/ 031

EXIT

All Erase

File Erase Cancel

Erasing

PLAY/OK

Erasing All Files in a Folder

All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously.

Select the folder you want to erase.

Press the ERASE button.

Press the + button to select [All

Erase], then press the PLAY/OK button.

Press the + button to select [Start],

then press the PLAY/OK button.

The display changes to [All Erase !] and erasing will start.

[Erase Done] is displayed when the files are erased. Any locked files in the folder will be reassigned new file numbers in ascending order.

QP DICT

DS2400

All Erase File Erase

Cancel

QP DICT

DS2400

All Erase

Start

Cancel

BACK

QP DICT

DS2400

029 / 030

EXIT

/ 030

000 / 000

Erase Done

Notes

• The erasing process may take up to 10 seconds. Do not interrupt this process! Data will be destroyed.

• Files cannot be erased in the following cases.

- File being set [Lock] (☞ P.38).

- The SD card lock is turned on (☞ P. 8 ) .

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Partially Erasing a File

134 / 134

SPEED

EXIT

DS2400

QP DICT

45 M 02 s

01 H 5 5 M 25 s

You can erase a selected file in part.

2 3

Start playback for the file you want to

erase partially.

Erasing

PLAY/OK

Press the ERASE button at the point to

start erasing.

While playback continues, [Partial Erase] will appear on the display.

Press the ERASE button at the point

to end erasing.

The erase starting point (time) set in step 2 and the ending point (time) set in this step will alternate on the display for 8 seconds.

QP DICT

DS2400

QP DICT

DS2400

01H 5 5 M 2 3s

Partial Erase

134 / 134

05 M 01 s

Partial Erase

Start

134 / 134

45 M 32 s

Partial Erase

End

M 02 s

EXIT

Erasing

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Erasing

PLAY/OK

Press the ERASE button to confirm

erase.

The display changes to [Partial Erase!] and erasing will start.

When [Erase Done] appears on the display, partial erase is complete.

Notes

• If the ERASE button is not pressed within 8 seconds after the “Partial Erase Start” and “Partial Erase End” are alternately displayed, the recorder will revert to stop status.

• An erased file cannot be restored.

• Files cannot be Partial erased in the following cases.

- File being set [Lock] (☞ P.38).

- The SD card lock is turned on (☞ P. 8 ) .

QP DICT

DS2400

QP DICT

DS2400

134 / 134

1 H 20 M 35 s

Partial Erase !

134 / 134

1 H 20 M 35 s

Erase Done

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3 Advanced Operations

Menu List

● Menu Setting (while the recorder is stopped, press the F3(MENU) button

Main Menu

Second layer Setting Ref.Page

File Menu

Record

Display

Device Menu

(To the next page)

Lock

Information

Rec Mode

Mic Sense

VCVA

Backlight

Contrast

LED

Language

Off, On

The file information is displayed.

QP, SP

Dictation, Conference

Off, On

On, Off

Program contrast level 1~12 (Default is 6).

On, Off

English, Deutsch, Français, Español,

Italiano, Русском

P.38

P.37

P.24

P.23

P.25

P.41

P.43

P.42

P.32

Menu List

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Menu List

Second layer Setting

On, Off

In order of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour and Off.

In order of hour, minute, year, month and day.

Composite, Storage

Returns the menu settings to their initial state.

Initializes the card.

Remain, Capacity

Model Name, Version, Serial

Menu List

Device

File Menu

(To the page 33)

Beep

Power Save

Time & Date

USB Class

Reset Settings

Format

Card Info.

System Info.

Notes

• The selectable language varies depending on the countries where the product was purchased.

• Items appear in bold letters in the “Setting” column to indicate that they are the initial settings.

Ref.PageMain Menu

P.44

P.14

P.17

P.48

P.46

P.45

P.9

P.47

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Learning to Use the Menu

To navigate through the different options in the Menu, use the Menu List flow chart (☞ P. 33,

34) and the following steps to modify or change any settings.

F1, F3 button

PLAY/OK

Press the F3(MENU) button.

The [Main Menu] screen will appear on the

display (☞ P.33).

Main Menu

File Menu

Record Menu Display Menu Device Menu

EXIT

Press the + or – button to move to

[Main Menu] item to be set.

Main Menu

File Menu

Record Menu

Display Menu Device Menu

EXIT

PLAY/OK, 9, 0 button

+, –,

Press the PLAY/OK or 9 button.

Move to the setting of the selected menu items.

Press the + or – button to move to the

menu item to be set.

Record Menu

Rec Mode

Mic Sense VCVA

BACK EXIT

Press the PLAY/OK or 9 button.

Move to the setting of the selected item.

Rec Mode

BACK EXIT

Press the + or – button to change the

setting.

Press the PLAY/OK button to complete

the setup screen.

If you press the 0 or F1(BACK) button, the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the menu. Pressing the F3(EXIT) button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU.

Press the F3(EXIT) or 0 button to

complete the setting.

Learning to Use the Menu

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Selecting Folders and Files

F1 button

PLAY/OK

Selecting Folders and Files

Changing Folders

While the recorder is stopped, press the

F1(FOLDER) button.

The folder list screen will be displayed.

QP DICT

Folder A

Folder B

Folder C

Folder D

Folder E

FOLDER

Press the + or – button to select the

folder, then press the PLAY/OK button.

This will change the folder. You can switch folders by pressing the F1(FOLDER) button.

QP DICT

Folder A

Folder B

Folder C

Folder D

Folder E

FOLDER

EXIT

PLAY/OK, 9, 0 button

+, –,

Changing File

While the file is being displayed, press

the 9 or 0 button.

This will change and display the file number order for files within the folder.

QP DICT VCVA

DS2400

001 / 010

INFO

FOLDER

00M 00 s

05 M 0 0 s

aCurrent file number

bTotal number of

recorded files in the

folder

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Displaying File Information (Information)

The recorder can display a variety of information related to the current file.

F2, F3 button

PLAY/OK

Select the file whose information you

want to display.

Refer to P.36 regarding file selection.

QP DICT

DS2400

029 / 030

00M 00 s

22 M 4 0 s

INFO

FOLDER

Press the F2(INFO) button.

The file information is displayed.

You can display the file information by pressing the F3 (MENU) button and selecting [Information] from [File Menu].

029/030

File Name

DS240006.DS2 Rec Time

M23D2008Y 12:23PM

09 Author ID DS2400

EXIT

The Displayed Information

The following information will be displayed.

[File Name]...File name [Rec Time]...Time and date the file was

[Author ID]...Display the Author ID of file.

recorded.

Note

•When the file that Work Type or the Option Item is set is transferred from PC to this unit, the information will be displayed on the File Information.

Displaying File Information

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Locking Files (Lock)

When a file is set to [Lock], will appear on the display, allowing you to prevent important files from accidental erase. Furthermore, the file will not be erased even when all files within a folder are erased.

F1, F3 button

Locking Files

Select the file you want to Lock.

PLAY/OK

PLAY/OK, 9, 0button

Select [Lock] at the [File Menu] screen, then

press the PLAY/OK or 9 button.

Refer to P.33 regarding each menu item settings.

File Menu

Lock

Information

BACK EXIT

+, –,

Press the + or

or [Off].

On...Locks the file and prevents it from

being erased.

appears on the display.

Off...Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased.

Lock

button to select [On]

–

029 / 030

OnC

Off

BACK EXIT

Press the PLAY/OK button to complete the

setup screen.

[File Lock On] or [File Lock Off] will light up on the display, and it will return to the [File Menu] screen.

If you press the 0 or F1(BACK) button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the [File Menu]. Pressing the F3(EXIT) button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU.

Lock

029 / 030

File Lock

OnC

Off

BACK EXIT

Press the F3(EXIT) or 0 button to

complete the setting.

QP CONF

DS2400

029 / 030

New File

02 M 10 s

3 H 0 8 M 0 5s

FOLDER

INFO

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Index Marks

Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback. Index marks are used to provide a quick and easy way to identify important or significant parts within the file.

F3 button

PLAY/OK

9, 0 button

ERASE button

Setting an Index Mark

While the recorder is recording or in

playback mode, press the F3(INDEX button to set an Index mark.

An index number appears on the display.

QP DICT

DS2400

029 / 030

3H 10 M 56 s

22M 4 0 s

Index 01 Set

SPEED

INSERT

INDEX

Locating an Index Mark

While playing back a file, press and hold

the 9 or 0 button.

The recorder stops for 1 second when it reaches the Index mark.

QP DICT

DS2400

029 / 030

3H 10 M 56 s

22M 4 0 s

Index 01

SPEED

INSERT

INDEX

Clearing an Index Mark

Locate the Index mark you want to clear.

While the index number appears for

approximately 2 seconds on the display,

)

press the ERASE button.

The Index mark is erased.

QP DICT

DS2400

029 / 030

3H 10 M 56 s

2 2 M 40 s

Index 01 Clear

SPEED

INSERT

Notes

• Up to 32 Index marks can be set in a file.

•When a file is locked or set to read-only, or when the SD card lock is enabled Index mark cannot be erased. Clear the settings before erasing.

INDEX

Index Marks

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Language (Language)

You can select the display language for this recorder. The selectable language varies depending on the countries where the product was purchased.

F1, F3 button

Language

PLAY/OK

Select [Language] at the [Display Menu]

screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9 button.

Refer to P.33 regarding each menu item settings.

Display Menu

Backlight Contrast LED

Language

BACK EXIT

PLAY/OK,+, –, 9, 0 button

Press the + or

English...Displays in English. Deutsch...Displays in German. Français...Displays in French. Español...Displays in Spanish. Italiano...Displays in Italian.

Русском...Displays in Russian.

Language

English

BACK

Press the PLAY/OK button to complete

the setup screen.

The displayed language is changed and will return to the [Display Menu] screen.

If you press the 0 or F1(BACK) button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the [Display Menu]. Pressing the F3(EXIT) button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU.

Language

English

Set

BACK EXIT

Press the F3(EXIT) or 0 button to

complete the setting.

button to set the language.

–

EXIT

Note

• The selectable language varies depending on the countries where the product was purchased.

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Backlight (Backlight)

When the display backlight is set to [On], the backlight will light up for about 10 seconds when a button is pressed. This is useful in that it allows you to check the display even in dark locations.

F1, F3 button

PLAY/OK

Select [Backlight] at the [Display Menu]

screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9 button.

Refer to P.33 regarding each menu item settings.

Display Menu

Backlight

Contrast LED Language

BACK EXIT

PLAY/OK,+, –, 9, 0 button

Press the + or

or [Off].

On...Backlight is enabled. Off...Backlight is disabled.

Backlight

Off

BACK EXIT

Press the PLAY/OK button to complete

the setup screen.

[On Set] or [Off Set] will light up on the display, and it will return to the [Display Menu] screen.

Backlight

Off

Set

BACK

Press the F3(EXIT) or 0 button to

complete the setting.

button to select [On]

–

EXIT

Backlight

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LED (LED)

You can set it so the Record indicator light does not turn on.

LED (Record indicator light)

LED

PLAY/OK

Select [LED] at the [Display Menu]

screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9 button.

Refer to P.33 regarding each menu item settings.

Display Menu

Backlight Contrast

LED

Language

BACK EXIT

F1, F3 button

PLAY/OK,+, –, 9, 0 button

Press the + or

or [Off].

On...LED light will be set. Off...LED light will be cancelled.

LED

Off

BACK EXIT

Press the PLAY/OK button to complete

the setup screen.

[On Set] or [Off Set] will light up on the display, and it will return to the [Display Menu] screen.

If you press the 0 or F1(BACK), the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the [Display Menu]. Pressing the F3(EXIT) button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU.

LED

Off

On Set

BACK

Press the F3(EXIT) or 0 button to

complete the setting.

button to select [On]

–

EXIT

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LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast)

Display contrast can be adjusted from level 01 to 12.

F1, F3 button

PLAY/OK

PLAY/OK,+, –, 9, 0 button

Select [Contrast] at the [Display Menu]

screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9 button.

Refer to P.33 regarding each menu item settings.

Display Menu

Backlight

Contrast

LED Language

BACK EXI T

Press the + or

contrast level.

You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from 01 to 12.

Contrast

Level

BACK EXIT

button to set the

–

Press the PLAY/OK button to complete

the setup screen.

The set contrast level lights up and will return to the [Display Menu] screen.

If you press the 0 or F1(BACK), the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the [Display Menu]. Pressing the F3(EXIT) button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU.

Contrast

Level 06

Set

Level

BACK EXIT

Press the F3(EXIT) or 0 button to

complete the setting.

LCD Contrast Adjustment

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System Sounds (Beep)

When this is set to [On], the recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors.

F1, F3 button

System Sounds

Select [Beep] at the [Device Menu]

screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9 button.

Refer to P.33 regarding each menu item settings.

Device Menu

Beep

Power Save Time & Date

USB Class

Reset Settings Format

BACK EXIT

PLAY/OK

PLAY/OK,+, –, 9, 0 button

Press the + or

or [Off].

On...System sounds are enabled. Off...System sounds are disabled.

Beep

Off

BACK EXIT

Press the PLAY/OK button to complete

the setup screen.

[On Set] or [Off Set] will light up on the display, and it will return to the [Device Menu] screen.

If you press the 0 or F1(BACK) button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the [Device Menu]. Pressing the F3(EXIT) button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU.

Beep

Off

On Set

BACK

Press the F3(EXIT) or 0 button to

complete the setting.

button to select [On]

–

EXIT

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Formatting the Card (Format)

Cards that have been used in non-Olympus devices, or cards that are not recognized by the recorder, must be formatted before they can be used with the recorder. To familiarize yourself with the formatting process, read the steps below. The recorder’s menu settings cannot be initialized. The initialization of menu items should be set up through DSS Player or the recorder’s [Reset Settings].

PLAY/OK

PLAY/OK,

+, –, 9,

button

Select [Device Menu] at the [Format]

screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9 button.

Refer to P.34 regarding the menu’s various setting items.

Device Menu

Beep Power Save Time & Date USB Class

Reset Settings

Format

BACK

Press the + or – button to select [Start]

option.

Format

Start

Cancel

BACK

Press the PLAY/OK button to confirm

[Start] selection.

Format

Data will be

cleared

EXIT

Formatting the Card

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Formatting the Card (Format)

Press the + or – button again to select

[Start] option.

Format

Are You Sure?

Start

Cancel

BACK

EXIT

Press the PLAY/OK button again to

Formatting the Card

initiate the formatting process.

Format

Format !

Format

[Format Done] displays when formatting ends.

Initializing the Recorder’s Menu Settings (Reset Settings)

To return the recorder’s menu settings to their original status from the time of purchase (initial settings), perform the setting from [Reset Settings] in the [Device Menu], or perform the same operation by using DSS Player.

Device Menu

Beep Power Save Time & Date USB Class

Reset Settings

Format

BACK EXIT

Format Done

Notes

• The time required to format cards differs depending on the capacity of cards. Do not interrupt the formatting process by the following operations. Doing so will damage the data or card.

- Remove the card.

- Remove the batteries.

• When the card is formatted, all the stored data, including locked files, are erased.

• If an unformatted card is inserted, the recorder automatically displays the format option in the menu.

• SD cards for which the SD card lock is enabled cannot be initialized.

• Formatting on the recorder will be Quick Format. If you format the card, information of file management is refreshed and the data inside the card is not deleted completely. When handing over and disposing the card, be careful about the data leakage from the card. We recommend the card to be destroyed when you dispose the card.

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Check System Information (System info.)

System information about the recorder like its [Model Name], [Version] and [Serial] can be displayed. In this recorder, you can check the Card Information (☞ P.9) and File Information (☞ P.37).

F1, F3 button

PLAY/OK

Select [System info.] at the [Device Menu]

screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9 button.

[Model Name] [Version] [Serial] will appear. Refer to P.34 regarding each menu item settings.

Device Menu

Time & Date USB Class Reset Settings Format

Card info.

System info.

BACK EXIT

PLAY/OK, 9, 0 button

System Info.

Model Name DS-2400 Version

1.00 Serial 123456789

BACK

EXIT

Press the PLAY/OK, 0 or F1 (BACK)

button.

Press the F3(EXIT) or 0 button to

complete the setting.

Check System Information

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Changing the USB Class (USB Class)

You can set the USB class of this recorder with a USB connection to [Composite] or [Storage]. Set to [Composite] when using this recorder as a USB speaker or a USB microphone.

F1, F3 button

Changing the USB Class

PLAY/OK

PLAY/OK,+, –, 9, 0 button

Select [USB Class] at the [Device Menu]

screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9 button.

Refer to P.34 regarding each menu item settings.

Device Menu

Beep Power Save Time & Date

USB Class

Reset Settings Format

BACK EXIT

Press the + or

[Composite] or [Storage].

Composite...In the 3 classes of Storage, USB audio

and human interface, USB connection is possible. While USB connection in [composite], the recorder can be used as the USB speaker and the USB microphone. Storage...USB connection is possible in only Storage class.

USB Class

Composite

Storage

BACK

EXIT

button to select

–

Press the PLAY/OK button to complete the

setup screen.

[Composite Set] or [Storage Set] will light up on the display, and it will return to the [Device Menu] screen.

USB Class

Composite

Storage

Composite

Set

BACK

EXIT

Press the F3(EXIT) or 0 button to

complete the setting.

When this recorder is connected to the computer for the first time after being changed to “Remote(Composite)”, the driver will be installed automatically to the computer.

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4 Managing Files on Your PC

DSS Player Software

The DSS Player is a fully featured software tool that provides a simple to use but sophisticated method of managing your recordings. Some of the features of the DSS Player are:

• Automatic startup of the application by connecting the device.

• Automatic download of Dictation by connecting the device.

• Voice recorder’s menu setting.

• Direct recording and editing of existing Dictation through Voice recorder’s button. Make sure that your computer meets the minimum requirements listed below.

Minimum Requirement

Windows

Operating System:

CPU:

RAM:

Hard drive space:

Drive: Display:

USB port: Audio I/O terminals:

Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 Windows XP Home edition Service Pack 2,3 Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2,3 (32bit/64bit) Windows Vista Home Basic, Service Pack 1 (32bit/64bit) Windows Vista Home Premium, Service Pack 1 (32bit/64bit) Windows Vista Business, Service Pack 1 (32bit/64bit) Windows Vista Enterprise, Service Pack 1 (32bit/64bit) Windows Vista Ultimate, Service Pack 1 (32bit/64bit)

Windows 2000/XP: Intel Pentium III 500MHz processor or more Windows Vista: Intel Pentium III 800MHz processor or more

Windows 2000/XP: 128MB or more (256MB or more recommended) Windows Vista: 512MB or more (1GB or more recommended)

Dictation Module: 70MB or more; (700MB or more with Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 not installed)

CD or DVD drive 800 x 600 pixels or more, 65536 colors more (16.77 million colors or more

recommended) With the Dictation Module: One or more free ports available With the Dictation Module: A Microsoft WDM- or MME-compliant and

Windows-compatible sound device

DSS Player Software

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DSS Player Software

Macintosh

Operating System: CPU: RAM: Hard drive space: Display: USB port:

Notes

• Macintosh version does not support voice recognition software.

• Currently supported OS are listed on our Web page. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus Web site at

DSS Player Software

http://www.olympus-global.com/en/global/.

Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5 Power PC G3 500MHz or more/Intel Core Sole/Duo 1.5GHz or more 256MB or more (512MB or more is recommended) 200MB or more 1024 x 768 pixels or more, 32000 colors more One or more free ports

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Installing DSS Player Software

Be sure to confirm the following before installation:

• Exit all running applications.

• Eject the floppy disk if you are using one.

• If you are running Windows 2000/XP/Vista or Mac OS X on the network, you need to log on as an Administrator.

Windows

For the Windows version, there is an installation method for individuals and one for administrators to install on multiple client PCs. An explanation of the installation method for individuals installing the software on a single PC will be provided here.

Insert Olympus DSS Player CD into the

CD-ROM drive.

The installation program will start automatically. If the installation program does not start automatically, browse your CD-ROM drive and execute “launcher.exe”.

The launcher will startup.

Select the language you would like to install from

the upper-left pull-down menu and click [DSS Player Standard Installation].

The Install Wizard will begin.

Once you have consented to the licensing

agreement, enter your name, company name, and license ID number (serial number). The license ID number is printed on the license ID card included inside the recorder package.

Proceed with the installation according

to the instructions on the screen.

Macintosh

Insert Olympus DSS Player CD into the

CD-ROM drive.

Double-click the CD icon.

Double-click the setup icon.

The Install Wizard will begin.

Once you have consented to the licensing agreement, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

Proceed with the installation according

to the instructions on the screen.

You will be requested to restart, so

conduct a restart by following the instructions.

Installing DSS Player Software

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Uninstalling DSS Player Software

Windows

Exit DSS Player program.

Click the [start] button on the taskbar.

Select [Add/Remove programs] from the

[Control Panel].

A list of installed applications is displayed.

Uninstalling DSS Player Software

Select [Olympus DSS Player Standard],

then click the [Change/Remove] button.

Proceed with the uninstallation

according to the instructions on the screen.

Macintosh

Exit DSS Player program.

Double-click “DSS Uninstaller” in

[Application] = [DSS Player] folder.

An uninstaller is displayed.

Proceed with the uninstallation

according to the instructions on the screen.

Note

• The dictation files you made are stored in the [MESSAGE] folder. If you do not need them, delete them. You can confirm the location of the [MESSAGE] folder by clicking on [Options] in the [Tools] menu before uninstalling.

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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:

Windows

Click the [start] button, then select [All

Programs], [Olympus DSS Player Standard], [Dictation Module Help].

While DSS Player is running, select the

[Help] menu, [Contents].

While DSS Player is running, press F1 on

the keyboard.

Macintosh

While DSS Player is running, select [DSS Player Help] from the [Help] menu.

Note

• Online help is available after the DSS Player is installed (☞ P.51).

Using Online Help

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Connecting Recorder to PC

Connecting to Your PC Using the USB Cable

Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC.

Confirm that the recorder has stopped and connect a USB

cable to the connection port on the recorder.

If [Remote] is displayed on the recorder, it indicates proper connections.

Once you connect the recorder to your PC, the recorder will be powered through the USB cable. While PC connection, the SD card is recognized as the respective removable disk drive.

Connecting Recorder to PC

Disconnecting from Your PC

Windows

Click the on the task bar located at the lower-right corner

of the screen. Click [Safely Remove Hardware].

The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used.

Disconnect the USB cable.

Macintosh

Move the icon of the recorder's drive displayed on desktop to trash

box by drag and drop. Disconnect the USB cable.

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Connecting Recorder to PC

Notes

• NEVER remove the card or disconnect the USB cable while the record indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data on the card will get destroyed.

• Some PC’s may not supply sufficient power and the recorder fails to connect. Refer to your PC User’s Manual regarding the USB port on your PC.

• Do not connect the recorder to a PC by using a USB hub. Make sure to connect to a USB port on your PC.

• Make sure to push the cable connector all the way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly.

• This is an operational environment for saving the files recorded by this recorder to your PC with USB connection.

• Even if operational environment is satisfied, we do not support upgraded OS, the multi-boot environment or self-modified computers.

Connecting Recorder to PC

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Running DSS Player Software

By default, connecting the recorder to your PC, will start the application automatically.

Windows

Disabling Automatic Start

Right-click the Device Detector in the

System Tray in the lower right-hand corner of the screen, then select [Settings startup application].

Running DSS Player Software

Click [DSS Player Standard].

The check mark on [DSS Player Standard]

disappears.

Manual Start

Click the [start] button, then select [All

Programs].

All program menu will be displayed.

Select [Olympus DSS Player Standard],

then click [Dictation Module].

Macintosh

Disabling Automatic Start

Click the Dock’s System Preferences.

Click Device Detector.

Turn the automatic startup setting Off.

Manual Start

Double click the DSS Player icon for the

folder in [Application] = [DSS Player].

All program menu will be displayed.

The user’s registration screen will be displayed at the time of initial startup. Please input the serial number. Please see the seal attached to the CDROM package included with the DSS Player, for the serial number. After the input has ended, click [OK] to complete the registration.

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5 Other Practical Use Methods

Using as External Memory of the Computer

When the recorder is connected to your PC, it will be recognized on your PC as a removable drive. You can view and access the recorder card from My Computer and download data from the card to your PC using standard windows copy/move and delete commands. You can also upload data from the PC to the card in the recorder in the same way.

Example: Copying Data from PC to Card Using Explorer or Finder

Connecting the recorder to your PC.

For connection procedure, refer to “Connecting to Your PC Using the USB Cable” (☞ P.54).

Open Windows Explorer or Finder window.

[Removable disk] is displayed.

Copy the data.

The recorder will appear as a removable drive icon.

Unplug the recorder from a computer.

Note

• NEVER remove the card or disconnect the USB cable while the record indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data on the card will get destroyed.

Using as External Memory of the Computer

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6 Other Information

Alarm Message List

Message

Battery Low File Protected Index Full

Folder Full

Erase Error

Alarm Message List

Card Error

Unsupported Card

Memory Full

Format Error

System Error

Insert Card

Explanation

Battery power is getting low. Attempt to delete a locked file. The file is full of index marks (maximum

of 32 marks). The folder is full of files (maximum of 200

files). The destination folder already has the

maximum number of files (200). An error occurred while erasing.

An incompatible card was inserted.

The card cannot be used with this recorder.

The card has no remaining memory.

There was an error while formatting the card.

System error detected in the recorder.

There is no card inserted.

Action

Replace with new batteries (☞ P.12). Unlock the file (☞ P.38). Erase index marks that are no longer

required (☞ P.39). Erase unnecessary files (☞ P.29).

Erase unnecessary files (☞ P.29).

Erase once again. When an Erase Error occurs format the card

Insert a compatible card (☞ P.16).

Please remove the card.

Erase files that are no longer required or insert another card.

Reformat the card (☞ P.45).

This is a malfunction. Contact the place of purchase or Olympus Service Center for repair.

Insert a card (☞ P.16).

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Nothing appears on the display

Won’t start

Unable to record

No playback tone heard

Unable to erase

Noise heard during playback

Recording level too low

Unable to set index marks

Cannot find the recorded file

Cannot connect to a PC

Probable cause

The batteries are not loaded properly. The batteries are dead. The recorder is in power off mode.

The recorder is in power off mode.

The batteries are dead. The card does not have enough memory.

The card is unformatted. The maximum number of files has been

reached. The SD card is locked. The earphone is connected.

The volume level is set to 0. The file is locked. The SD card is locked. The recorder was shaken during

recording. The recorder 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 (32) has been reached.

The file is locked. The SD card is locked. Wrong folder.

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

Action

Verify polarity is correct (☞ P.12). Replace with new batteries (☞ P.12). Turn the recorder ON

(☞ P.14). Turn the recorder ON

(☞ P.14). Replace with new batteries (☞ P.12). Erase unnecessary files or insert

another card (☞ P.16, 29). Format the card (☞ P.29). Check another folder.

Unlock the SD card lock (☞ P. 8) . Unplug the earphones to use the

internal speaker. Adjust the + (Volume) button. Unlock the file (☞ P.38). Unlock the SD card lock (☞ P. 8) .

Move the recorder.

Set the microphone sensitivity to Conference mode and try again (☞ P. 23 ).

Erase unnecessary index marks (☞ P.39).

Unlock the file (☞ P.38). Unlock the SD card lock (☞ P. 8) . Switch to the right folder.

You need to change the PC’s USB settings. See DSS Player Online help for details (☞ P.53).

Troubleshooting

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Accessories

Headset: E62, E102

Stereo headset for your PC. A helpful tool for PC based transcription.

Monaural binaural earphone: E20 Noise-cancellation microphone: ME12 (Dictation microphone)

Used to get crisp recordings of your own voice by reducing the effects of ambient noise. Recommended to improve the accuracy when using voice-recognition software.

External microphone: ME15

A lavalier omnidirectional microphone that clips to clothing. Used to record your own voice or people near you.

Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone: ME52W

This microphone is used to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise.

PC transcription kit: AS-2400

The AS-2400 transcription kit provides you with a PC-footswitch, a headset and DSS Player Standard Transcription Module for easy transcription of DSS recordings.

Connecting cord: KA333

Accessories

Use to connect the microphone jack of this unit to a radio or other sound source.

Telephone pickup: TP7

Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your ear while phoning. The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded.

Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger set: BC400 (Europe only)

BC400 comes with an Ni-MH rechargeable battery charger (BU-400) and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (BR401) as a pack. This charger can quick charge Olympus AA or AAA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.

Ni-MH rechargeable battery: BR401

High-efficiency rechargeable long life batteries.

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Specifications

Recording format

DS2 (Digital Speech Standard Pro)

Recording media

SD-card: 512 MB to 16 GB

Input level -70 dBv Sampling frequency

QP mode: 16 kHz SP mode: 12 kHz

Overall frequency response

QP mode: 200 to 7,000 Hz SP mode: 200 to 5,000 Hz

Recording time (1 GB Card)

QP mode: 77 hours 00 minutes SP mode: 157 hours 50 minutes

Alkaline battery life

Recording:

QP mode: Approx. 24 hours SP mode: Approx. 30 hours

Playback:

All mode: Approx. 13 hours

Speaker

Built-in ø23mm round dynamic speaker

MIC/EAR jack

ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance MIC 2 kΩ, EAR 8 Ω or more

Maximum working output (3 V DC)

250 mW or more (8 Ω speaker)

Input power requirement

Rated voltage: 5 V Batteries: Two AAA batteries (LR03 or

R03, ZR03) or Two Ni-MH rechargeable batteries

External dimensions

113.5 x 50.0 x 17 mm (without protrusions)

Weight

105 g (Including alkaline batteries)

* Specifications and design are subject to

change without notice.

* Battery life is measured by Olympus. It

varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the conditions of use.

Specifications

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Technical Assistance and Support

The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only.

◆ Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada

1-888-553-4448

◆ User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada

distec@olympus.com

◆ Technical Hotline Number in Europe

Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00

available for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands,

Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe +49 180 567 1083 +49 40 23773 4899

◆ User Support E-mail address in Europe dss.support@olympus-europa.com

Technical Assistance and Support

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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 Directive 2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries. Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste batteries.

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: DS-2400

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

Ce symbole [Poubelle rayée conformément à la directive annexe 2006/66/EC annexe II] indique que la collecte des batteries usagées se fait séparement dans les pays EU. Veuillez ne pas jeter les batteries dans les ordures ménagères. Veuillez utiliser les systèmes de collection disponibles dans votre pays pour l’enlèvement des batteries usagées.

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: DS-2400

La marca “CE” indica que este producto cumple con los requisitos europeos en materia de seguridad, salud, medio ambiente y protección al consumidor.

Este símbolo [Directiva 2006/66/EC Anexo II sobre contenedores] indica que se deben separar las pilas usadas en los países de la UE. Por favor no tire las pilas en la basura normal. Por favor utilice los sistemas de reciclaje que existan en su país para tirar las pilas.

Este símbolo [un contenedor de basura tachado con una X en el Anexo IV de WEEE] indica que la recogida de basura de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos deberá tratarse por separado en los países de la Unión Europea. No tire este equipo a la basura doméstica. Para el desecho de este tipo de equipos utilice los sistemas de devolución al vendedor y de recogida que se encuentren disponibles.

Producto aplicable: DS-2400

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For customers in North and South America

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: DS-2400 Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610,

Telephone Number: 1-888-553-4448

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.

U.S.A.

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.

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