Olympus DS-40, DS-50, DS-30 User Manual

DIGITAL VOICE

RECORDER

DS-50
DS-40
DS-30

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INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus

Digital Voice Recorder.

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.

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Introduction

Introduction

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Trademarks

IBM and PC/AT are the trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

The product was developed based on noise-canceling technology under license from NEC
Corporation.

IBM ViaVoice and Dragon NaturallySpeaking are the trademarks or registered trademarks of
Nuance Communications Inc.

Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered
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INDEX

INDEX

INDEX

Table of Contents

P. 4

DS-50

DS-50

Safe and Proper Usage

Getting Started

About Recording

About Playback

Erase and other functions

Display and Sound Functions

Menu Setting

Using the Recorder on Your PC

Managing Files on Your PC

DSS Player Expanded Functions

Importing content for listening
on the recorder

Enjoy Audible Content

Other Practical Use Methods

Other Information

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P. 9

P.23

P.41

P.63

P.82

P.91

P.96

P.109

P.120

P.135

P.146

P.155

P.156

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Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................... 2

INDEX ...................................................... 3

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

Safe and Proper Usage ............................ 6

General Precautions ................................. 6

1 Getting Started

Main Features .......................................... 9

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

Inserting Batteries ................................... 13

Using the AC Adapter ............................. 14

Power Supply ......................................... 15

HOLD ..................................................... 16

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

Notes on the Folders .............................. 19

2 About Recording

Before recording ..................................... 23

Recording ............................................... 25

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator

(VCVA) ............................................. 28

Recording Modes (Rec Mode) ................ 30

Microphone Sensitivity ............................ 31

Set the Low Cut Filter (LowCut Filter) ..... 32

Recording from External Microphone or

Other Devices .................................. 34

Timer Recording (Timer Rec) .................. 36

Set Skip Space (Skip Space) .................. 46

Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed) .

Select Play Mode (Play Mode) ................ 51

How to begin segment repeat playback .. 53
Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel) ... 55

Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter) ............. 57

Alarm Playback Function (Alarm) ............ 59

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4 Erase and other functions

Erasing ................................................... 63

Index Marks and Temp Marks ................. 66

Locking Files (Lock) ................................ 68

Changing Folder Names (Folder Name) ...........

Rearranging files (File Move) .................... 72

Formatting the Recorder (Format) .......... 74

Changing the USB Class (USB Class) ....... 77

Changing Power Save (Power Save) ...... 78

Changing External Input Setting (Ext. Input) ...

Viewing system information (System Info.) ....

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5 Display and Sound Functions

LCD Display Information ......................... 82

Backlight (Backlight) .............................. 84

LED(LED) ............................................... 85

LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) ............

Guidance (Voice Guide).......................... 87

System Sounds (Beep) ........................... 90

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3 About Playback

Playing ................................................... 41

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6 Menu Setting

Menu Setting Method ............................. 91

Menu List ................................................ 93

Table of Contents

7 Using the Recorder on Your

PC

Saving Files in Your PC .......................... 96

Using DSS Player Software .................... 98

Installing Software ................................ 100

Uninstalling Software ............................ 103

Using Online Help ................................. 104

Connecting to Your PC ......................... 105

Running DSS Player ............................. 107

Window Names (DSS Player) ..................

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Managing Files on Your PC

Download Voice Files from the Recorder ..

Play a Voice File ....................................111

Upload Voice Files to the Recorder....... 112

Send Voice Files with E-mail................. 114

Changing User ID ................................. 114

Changing a Folder Name ...................... 115

Editing File Comments .......................... 115

Editing a Template ................................ 116

Copying Voice Guide Data .................... 117

USB Microphone/USB Speaker ............ 118

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DSS Player Expanded Functions

Upgrade Function ................................. 120

Using Voice Recognition Software ........ 122

Joining Files ......................................... 130

Splitting Files ........................................ 132

Menu Setting of this Recorder .............. 134

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10 Importing Content for Listening

on the Recorder

Importing Content for Listening on the

Recorder ........................................ 135

Using Windows Media Player ............... 136

Window Names

(Windows Media Player) ................ 137

Copying Music from CD ........................ 138

Transferring Music File to the Recorder .... 139

Importing Podcast Content ................... 142

11 Enjoy Audible Content

Loading Audible Content ....................... 146

Transferring Audible Content ................ 149

Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder . 151

12 Other Practical Use Methods

Using as External Memory of the Computer ....

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13 Other Information

Alarm Message List .............................. 156

Troubleshooting .................................... 157

Accessories (optional) .......................... 159

Specifications ....................................... 160

Technical Assistance and Support ........ 161

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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.

General PrecautionsSafe and Proper

● 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.

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General Precautions

● 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.
Any liability for passive damages or
damage of any kind occurred due to data
loss incurred by a defect of the product,
repair performed by the third party other
than Olympus or an Olympus authorized
service station, or any other reasons is
excluded from the Olympus’s liability.

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.

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General Precautions

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.

The “DSS Player” can be upgraded
to “DSS Player Plus”, which is

Plus

equipped with enhanced functionality
(paid option). (☞P.120)

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Getting Started

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Main Features

This product is equipped with the following
features.

● This “IC recorder” is optimally suited for

playing back audio recordings, such as
conferences or business scenes, language
studies, Podcasts, and other audible content.
The recorder stores highly compressed
WMA (Windows Media Audio) format
voice messages in integrated flash
memory. (☞ P135)
It can also play back WMA and MP3
(MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3) format
files. (☞ P41,96)

● A exclusive remote control (supplied with

the DS-50 only) can be attached to the
recorder to control recording and stop
operations. (☞ P24)

● It uses a removable stereo microphone.

(☞ P23)

• The stereo microphone can be removed when it
is not necessary during playback, offering
excellent portability.

• If the stereo microphone is removed and attached
to the exclusive remote control, it can be used as
a remotely controlled stereo microphone.

• Even if the stereo microphone is removed, the unit
uses a built-in monaural microphone for recording.

● Several recording modes can be selected

including stereo recording modes ST XQ
(Stereo Extra High Quality Sound
Recording) or ST HQ (Stereo High Quality
Recording), and three types of monaural
recording modes including HQ (High
Quality), SP (Standard Recording), and LP
(Long-tern Recording). (☞ P30)

Recording time

DS-50 (1GB)

ST XQ mode: 17hours30minutes
ST HQ mode: 35hours10minutes
HQ mode: 70hours20minutes
SP mode: 138hours30minutes
LP mode: 275hours20minutes

DS-40 (512MB)

ST XQ mode: 8hours40minutes
ST HQ mode: 17hours20minutes
HQ mode: 34hours45minutes
SP mode: 68hours30minutes
LP mode: 136hours15minutes

DS-30 (256MB)

ST XQ mode: 4hours10minutes
ST HQ mode: 8hours30minutes
HQ mode: 17hours00minutes
SP mode: 33hours30minutes
LP mode: 66hours40minutes

Available recording time may be shorter if many short
recordings are made. (The displayed available
recording time and recorded time are approximate
indications.)

Maximum recording time per file

ST XQ mode: 26hours40minutes

ST HQ mode: 26hours40minutes

HQ mode: 26hours40minutes

SP mode: 53hours40minutes

LP mode: 148hours40minutes

A maximum recording time per file is set for each mode.
Even if the recorder’s memory is not used up, recording
cannot be continued beyond the limit.

● This recorder is compatible with USB 2.0,

enabling fast data transfer to a computer.
(☞ P109)

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Main Features

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Main Features

● This USB storage class support recorder can

be utilized as external memory to read and
save the data.(☞ P155)

• By connecting the computer with the USB,
pictures, text data, etc. can be saved, and

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Main Features

utilized to carry data.

● It uses a high-contrast monochrome LCD

(liquid crystal display) panel with a backlight
with a background color whiter than
conventional Olympus models. (☞ P84)

● The guidance feature (in English and other

languages) gives audio notification of
operating conditions. It ensures seamless
operation of various complex functions.
(☞ P87)

● You may assign your own names to folders.

(☞ P115)

● It has a built-in Variable Control Voice

Actuator (VCVA) function.(☞ P28)

● Timer Rec and Alarm features enable

automatic recording and playing at a set
time.(☞ P36,59)

● The LowCut Filter minimizes air conditioner

noise and other similar noises while
recording.(☞ P32)

● Index mark and temp mark features allow

you to quickly find desired locations.
(☞ P66)

● The playback speed can be controlled as

preferred.(☞ P48)

● It features various repeat functions.(☞

P51,53)

● A Noise Cancel Function (☞P55) and a

Voice Filter Function (☞P57) cut noise
and enable clear audio playback.

● Fast forward and rewind are possible at

set intervals. (☞ P46)

● Comes with DSS Player software.

• If you transfer voice files recorded with the
recorder to a PC, you can easily play back,
organize, and edit the files.

• If you connect the recorder to a computer, you
can use it as a USB microphone or USB
speaker.(☞ P118)

(☞ P96)

● The “DSS Player” can be upgraded to a

“DSS Player Plus”, which is equipped with

a enhanced functionality (Option).
(☞ P120)

• If a commercial voice recognition software
is utilized, the recorded voice file can be
converted to characters automatically.
(☞ P122)

• In addition to the “DSS Player” functions,
joining and splitting of the files and
configuring the menu settings of this
recorder, etc. can be performed.

● It is compatible with Podcasting.(☞ P141)

• If favorite Internet radio-station URLs are

registered in the DSS Player, the latest
broadcasting content will be received
automatically. Press the Podcast button
on the recorder to quickly listen to the
program (file) transferred from the DSS
Player to the recorder.

● Compatible with Audible broadcasting.

(☞ P146)

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Identification of Parts

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0

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@
#

&
*

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$

%

^

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1 Exclusive stereo microphone

(ME53S)

2 MIC (Microphone) / REMOTE jack
3 Built-in monaural microphone
4 REC (Record) button
5 STOP button
6 PLAY button
7 DISPLAY/Podcast button
8 POWER/HOLD switch
9 Strap hole
0 Record/Play indicator light (LED)
! Display (LCD panel)
@ LIST/INDEX button

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8

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w

q

# FOLDER/ button
$ VOLUME (+) button

% 9(Fast Forward) button

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^ VOLUME (

) button

& 0(Rewind) button
* OK/MENU button
( ERASE button
) EAR (Earphone) jack

- MIC SENSE(Microphone

Sensitivity) switch

= PC (USB) terminal
q Battery cover
w Power jack
e Built-in speaker

=

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Identification of Parts

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Identification of Parts

Remote Controller
(RS29 supplied with the DS-50 only)

Recording and stop operations can be
performed by connecting the remote
controller to the recorder. The remote

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controller can also be used as a remote

Identification of Parts

controlled stereo microphone by connecting
it to the exclusive stereo microphone
(ME53S).

r

t

r MIC (Microphone) jack
t REC/STOP switch
y Clip

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y

Display (LCD Panel)

Display in the stereo

recording mode

1 Folder name indicator
2 Erase lock indicator
3 Current file number
4 Play position bar indicator
5 Total number of recorded files in the folder
6 Record mode indicator
7 Character information display
8 Icon display

Noise Cancel indicator
Voice Filter indicator

F. Play indicator

S. Play indicator

VCVA (Variable Control Voice

Actuator) indicator

Microphone sensitivity indicator

Battery indicator

Timer indicator

Alarm indicator

Low Cut Filter indicator

Play Mode indicator

Display in the

playback mode

Inserting Batteries

Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the
battery cover open.

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1

Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the
correct polarity.

2

Close the battery cover completely by pressing to
the direction A, then sliding to the direction B.

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2

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction
indicated by the arrow, and turn the power on.

4

If the “hour” indicator flashes in the display, see “Setting Time/
Date (Time & Date)” (☞P17).

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Inserting Batteries

3

BB

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Replacing batteries

The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries
lose power.

AA

When appears on the display, replace the batteries
as soon as possible.
When the battery is too weak, “Battery Low” appears
on the display and the recorder shuts down. When changing
batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH batteries
(☞P14) are recommended.

→ → →

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Inserting Batteries

Using the AC Adapter

Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery

Optional Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
from Olympus can be used in the
recorder. Use them with the BU-400
Olympus Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery

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Charger (Europe only) (☞ P159).

Inserting Batteries/Using the AC Adapter

Notes

• 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.

• If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace dead
batteries, you may have to reset the time when
you load fresh batteries(☞ P17).

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

Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus
Model A321 or A322) into a household
power outlet and connect the power plug to
the recorder’s power connector (DC 3V).
Always turn the recorder's power off or stop
recording before connecting. If the AC
adapter is plugged in while recording using
batteries, 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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Power Supply

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

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 mode

If the recorder is on and stops for 10 minutes or longer (default), the display shuts off and it goes into

power save mode. You can set the time to enter power save mode from among “5 min,” “10 min,”

“30 min,” “1 hour,” and “Off.” (☞P78) To exit power save, press any button.

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Power Supply

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HOLD

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.

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Notes

• If you press any button in HOLD mode, the clock display flashes for 2 seconds, but it will not operate the
recorder.

• If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is disabled with the playback (recording) state
unchanged. (When playback has ended and the recording has ended due to the remaining memory
being used up, it will stop.)

• Even if the recorder is in HOLD mode, operations using the remote control are still available.

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Setting Time/Date (Time&Date)

If you set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically

stored for each file. Setting the date and time beforehand enables easier file management.

When you use the recorder for the first time after purchasing it, or turn the
power on after having removed the batteries for one minute or longer to
change them or for other purposes, the “Set Time & Date” message may
appear. If the “Hour” indicator flashes, follow the steps below to set it.

Press the 9 or 0 button to select
the item to set.

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Select the item from “hour”, “minute”, “year”

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2

“month” and “day” with a flashing point.

Press the + or – button to set.

Follow the same steps by pressing the 9

2

or 0 button to select the next item, and
press the + or – button to set.

• You can choose between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing
the DISPLAY button while setting the hour and minute.

Example: 5:45 P.M.

5:45 PM ←→ 17:45

(Initial setting)

• You can choose the order of the year, month, day by pressing
the DISPLAY button while setting them.

Example: January 14, 2006

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Setting Time/Date

1M 14D 2006Y
(Initial setting)

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D 1M 2006Y 2006Y 1M 14D

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Setting Time/Date (Time&Date)

Press the OK button to complete the setup screen.

The clock will start from the set date and time. Press the OK

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Setting Time/Date

Changing the Time/Date

Press the STOP button while the recorder has stopped recording to check “Time & Date” and

“Remain”. If the “Time & Date” is not correct, set it using the procedure below.

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2

button according to the time signal.

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Notes

• If you press the OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will
save the items that were set to that point.

• After setup, a message will sound saying that If the guidance is not required,

select “Off”, and the screen goes into “Voice Guide” setup (☞P87). If you

don't want the guidance feature, select “Off”.

Press the + or – button in the menu
screen, and select the “Time&Date”.

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See P91, 93 regarding the menu.

Press the OK or 9 button.

The Time/Date screen appears. The hour

2

indicator flashes, indicating the start of the
Time/Date setup process.The following steps
are the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of
“Setting Time/Date” (☞P17).

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3

Press the STOP button to close the
menu.

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Notes on the Folders

There are a total of eight folders in the recorder that are in a tree format. Under the “Root” folder
are “Folder A” through “Folder E”, “Audible” and “Music” folders, and recorded or transferred
language and music data from a computer can be saved as “files”. “Folder A” through “Folder E”
are voice-recording folders, so choose one of these five folders when recording on this recorder.

Up to 200 files can be saved in each folder, and up to two layers can be created within the “Music” folders.

“Audible” folder can be purchased from an Audible web site (☞P146) by using the “Audible Manager”,
and files transferred to the recorder (☞P144) are saved in this folder (in ACELP/MP3 format).

A “Podcast” folder, for saving files distributed (☞P142) by Podcasting, is prepared in advance
inside the “Music” folder.

Folder

File

Each folder in “Folder A”
through “Folder E” can
save up to 200 voice files.

First layer Second layer

Save up to
200 files.

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Notes on the Folders

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Notes

•

Up to 128 folders can be created under the “Music” folder including “Music” and “Podcast”.

• When using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of setting the synchronization options. All

the files will be transferred to the part A above (☞ P139).

•

It is not possible to create a folder in the “Audible” folder.

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Notes on the Folders

Selecting the Folders and Files

List display

The folders and files recorded

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in this recorder are displayed.

Notes on the Folders

Upper (selected) folder

Scroll bar
(appears when
the whole
contents
cannot be
displayed)

Press the FOLDER button to switch folders

Press the FOLDER button while the recorder
is stopped.

➥

Open the “Podcast” folder

While the recorder is stopped, press the
Podcast button for one second or longer.

➥

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File display

Information of the selected file is displayed.
Enters in playback standby mode.

Files with tag
data

Every time the Folder button is pressed, it
cycles through “Folder A” through “Folder

E” and the “Audible” “Music” folder, and it
shows a list of files and folders recorded
within each folder.
When the “Audible” folder is opened, the
recorder enters the Audible mode (☞P151).

If the “Podcast” folder under the “Music”
folder is opened, a list of files and folders

within the folder will appear. For “Podcast”
please see P142.

aUpper (selected)

folder

bName of the file

Notes on the Folders

How to select a folder and file

You can select a desired folder and file even without using the Folder button or the Podcast
button.

Selecting
“Folder A” folder

Selecting
“Audible” folder

Selecting
“Music” folder

Selecting
“DS500001” file

Selecting
“DS500003” file

Selecting “Chapter 3”
The recorder
switches to the
Audible mode.

Selecting
“Contents”
folder

If a folder or file is
selected with the
OK button,
playback will begin.

If a folder or file is
selected with the
OK button,
playback will begin.

When the PLAY button is
pressed, the recorder starts
to play back a file from the
Playback Position (☞P151).

Selecting
“Chapter 1”
folder

Selecting
“Contents01” file

+ or - button: Moves the cursor

up and down.

9 or OK button: Opens the
selected folder/file.

0 button: Returns to the upper folder.

LIST button: Returns to the upper
folder while in the list display, and returns
to the list display while in the file display.

* You can also start playing back a file by pressing

the Play button while a list of files is on display.

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Notes on the Folders

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Notes on the Folders

File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder.

DS50 0001.WMA

Extension

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Notes on the Folders

User ID : The name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. The default name on the Digital Voice

Recorder is “DS-50” , “DS-40” or “DS-30” . The user ID can be modified with DSS Player (☞ P114).

File number : A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder.

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About Recording

Before recording

This recorder offers a wide range of recording options by using the exclusive stereo

microphone, built-in monaural microphone, and exclusive remote control (provided with the

DS-50 only). Choose a recording method according to your need.

Stereo recording using the exclusive stereo microphone

Plug the exclusive stereo microphone into the recorder's MIC/
REMOTE jack for stereo recording in ST XQ and ST HQ modes and
monaural recording in HQ, SP, and LP modes.

Connect the exclusive stereo microphone to the
recorder's MIC/REMOTE jack.

Monaural recording with the built-in microphone

Even if the exclusive stereo microphone is unplugged, recordings
can be still made using the recorder's built-in microphone.

Unplug the exclusive stereo microphone from the
recorder.

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Notes

• If a recording is made in ST XQ and ST HQ modes while the exclusive
stereo microphone is unplugged, it will be a monaural recording through the
built-in microphone, and same audio will be recorded on both Left channel
(Lch) and Right channel (Rch).

• Stop the recorder before plugging in or unplugging a microphone.

2

Before recording

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Before recording

2

Before recording

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Use the remote control for operation

Plug the exclusive remote control into the recorder's MIC/REMOTE
jack to use the remote control to operate the recorder.

Connect the exclusive remote control to the recorder's
MIC/REMOTE jack.

Use the REC/STOP switch on the exclusive remote control to start

➥

and stop recording with the recorder's built-in microphone (☞ P25).

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Notes

• Even when the exclusive remote control is plugged in, the recorder's buttons
are still usable.

• Even when the recorder is in Hold mode (☞P16), the exclusive remote control's
REC/STOP switch is still usable.

• When the switch of the exclusive remote control is set to STOP and the REC button
on the recorder is pressed, the recorder starts recording with the microphone that
has been connected to the exclusive remote control. Recording will not be made if a
microphone is not connected to the exclusive remote control.

Use it as a remotely controlled stereo microphone

If the exclusive stereo microphone is removed from the recorder
and plugged into the exclusive remote control's Mic jack, it can be
used as a remotely controlled stereo microphone.

Connect the exclusive stereo microphone to the
exclusive remote control's Mic jack.

Use the REC/STOP switch on the exclusive remote control to

➥

start and stop recording on the recorder (☞P25).

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Notes

• Even when the exclusive remote control is plugged in, the recorder's buttons
are still usable.

• Turn the exclusive remote control's switch to Stop and press the recorder's
REC button to start and stop recording using the remote-control stereo
microphone.

Recording

Before starting recording, select a folder between Folder A to Folder E.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.
Newly recorded audio will be saved as the last file in the selected folder.

Press the FOLDER button to choose a

1

2
3

folder in which to make a recording.

1

Every time the FOLDER button is
pressed,folders will switch(☞ P20).

Press the REC button to start
recording.

2

The record/play indicator light glows red.
Turn the microphone in the direction of the
source to be recorded. The display changes
depending on the recording mode (☞P30).
When the exclusive remote control is
connected, the remote control's REC/STOP
switch will work the same as the recorder's
REC and STOP buttons.

a Current recording mode
b Recording elapsed time
c Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar)

(The bar indicates remaining memory)

d Level meter (varies according to the sound

volume being recorded)

Every time the Display button is pressed
while recording, “Recording elapsed time”
and “Remaining recording time” cycles in the
location indicated by b.

Display in the
stereo recording
mode

Display in the
monaural recording
mode

2

Recording

Press the STOP button to stop
recording.

3

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Recording

Notes

• If you select a folder other than A through E and press the REC button, an “Illegal Folder” message
will flash. Select a folder from A through E and start recording again.

• To ensure recording from the beginning, start speaking after you see the red record/play indicator light on.

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

while recording.

• When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the record/play indicator light starts flashing in

2

red. 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.63).

Recording

Pause

Press the REC button while recording.

“Rec Pause” will flash on the display.

➥

• The recorder will time out after 2 hours when left in
“Rec Pause”.

Resume Recording

Press the REC button again.

Recording will resume at the point of

➥

interruption.

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Recording

Listening While Audio is Recorded

If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack
on the recorder, you can hear the sound being recorded. The sound
volume on the recording monitor can be adjusted by pressing the
VOLUME (+) or VOLUME (–) button.

To EAR
(earphone)
jack

Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder.

After recording has started, you can hear the sound being

➥

recorded through the earphone. If the earphone is connected,
no sound will come from the speaker.

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Notes

• Recording level cannot be controlled using the volume button.

• When using the earphones, do NOT set the volume too high. Listening at

very high volume may lead to hearing loss.

• Do not place earphones near a microphone as this may cause feedback.

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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 extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording
during silent periods, which helps the playback to be more efficient.

While the recorder is stopped or

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Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator

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2

1

4

3

6

5

during recording, press the MENU

1

button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens (☞ P91,93).

Press the + or – button to choose
“VCVA”.

2

Press the OK or 9 button.

The VCVA setup process begins.

3

Press the + or – button to choose
between “On” and “Off”.

4

On: Will start recording in VCVA mode.
Off:

Will resume recording in normal mode.
When “On” is selected, a VCVA indication
will be displayed on the screen.

a VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator)

indicator

Press the OK button to complete the
setup screen.

5

If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will
be canceled and it will return to the menu.

Press the STOP button to close the
menu.

6

If it returns to the menu screen during recording,
press the 0 button to close the menu screen.

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator(VCVA)

Press the REC button to start
recording.

7

When the sound volume is lower than the preset
threshold sound level, recording automatically

7

8

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Notes

• The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode (☞
P31).

• If the surrounding noise is loud, the starting sensitivity of the VCVA can be adjusted according to the
recording situation.

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

stops after 1 sec approximately, and “Standby”
flashes on the display. The record/play indicator
light glows red when recording starts and flashes
when recording pauses.

Press the 9 or 0 button
adjust the pause sound level.

8

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.

b Level meter (varies according to the sound volume being recorded)
c Start level (moves to the right/left according to the set level)

2

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator

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Recording Modes (Rec Mode)

The recording mode can be chosen from ST XQ (stereo extra high quality sound recording), ST

HQ (stereo high quality sound recording), HQ (high quality sound recording), SP (standard

recording), and LP (long-term recording).

While the recorder is stopped, press the
MENU button for 1 second or longer.

1

2

Recording Modes

1

“Rec Mode” will be displayed on the screen
(☞ P91, 93).

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3

2

4

5

Press the OK or 9 button.

The recording mode setup process begins.

2

Press the + or – button to choose
from “ST XQ”, “ST HQ”, “HQ”, “SP”

3

and “LP”.

Press the OK button to complete the
setup screen.

4

If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will
be canceled and it will return to the menu.

Press the STOP button to close the
menu.

5

a Record mode indicator

Press the STOP button while the recorder is
stopped to check “Remaining Memory” and
“Remaining Recording Time” in the selected
recording mode.

Microphone Sensitivity

Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs.

While the recorder is stopped or
during recording, slide the Mic
Sense switch and select a
microphone sensitivity among
“LECTURE”, “CONF”, and “DICT”.

Every time the setting is switched, it
cycles through the display's microphone
sensitivities.

LECTURE(

suitable for conferences with large crowds
and recording audio at a distance or low
volume.

CONF(

meetings and seminars with a small
number of people.

DICT( ): Lowest recording sensitivity
suitable for dictation.

a Microphone sensitivity display

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Notes

• When the speaker's voice is to be recorded clearly, set it to DICT (dictation) mode. If breath directly hits
the microphone it will be noisy, so keep the microphone a little lower than the speaker's mouth (5 to
10cm/2 to 4 inches ) while recording.

• If the ambient (background) noise is too loud to get a clear recording even in DICT (dictation) mode, we
recommend that you use an ME12 Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone (sold separately. ☞P159).

): Highest recording sensitivity

): Suitable for recording

2

Microphone Sensitivity

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Set the Low Cut Filter (LowCut Filter)

The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record
voices more clearly. This function can reduce noise from air conditioners, projectors and
other similar noises.

While the recorder is stopped or
during recording, press the MENU

1

3

1

button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens (☞ P91,93).

Press the + or – button to choose
“LowCut Filter”.

2

Press the OK or 9 button.

The Low Cut Filter setup process begins.

3

Press the + or – button to choose
between “On” and “Off”.

4

On: Low Cut Filter will be turned on.
Off: Low Cut Filter will be cancelled.

If it goes to the menu screen during
recording, move the cursor and the Low Cut
Filter will be turned On/Off according to the
movement so you can check the effect with
the recording monitor (☞P27).

If it is set to “On”, will appear on the display.

a Low Cut Filter indicator

2

2

Set the Low Cut Filter

4

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6

Set the Low Cut Filter (LowCut Filter)

Press the OK button to complete the
setup screen.

5

If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will
be canceled and it will return to the menu.

Press the STOP button to close the

5

menu.

6

If it returns to the menu screen during
recording, press the 0 button to close the
menu screen.

Recommended settings by recording condition

Recommended settings

Recording condition

Conferences with large crowds

and lectures in large rooms

Meetings and business negotiations

with a small number of people

Dictation with a lot of

background noise

Music playing, wild birds

singing, and railway sounds

Dictation in a quiet

environment

Microphone

Exclusive
stereo
microphone

(ME53S)

There is no particular recommendation. Choose a setting for recording.

*1: Set the microphone sensitivity according to the volume being recorded.

Recoding Modes

STXQ

STXQ, STHQ

STXQ, STHQ, HQ

STXQ

Microphone
Sensitivity

LECTURE

CONF

DICT

Microphone
Sensitivity

1

*

2

Set the Low Cut Filter

Low Cut Filter

On

Off

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Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices

The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded.
Connect as follows by the device to be used.

2

Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices

To MIC
(microphone) jack

Recording with External Microphone

Connect an external microphone to the MIC jack of the
recorder or the exclusive remote control connected to the
recorder.

When the external microphone is connected to the MIC(microphone)
jack of the recorder, the built-in microphone will not operate.

Applicable External Microphones (optional)

● Stereo microphone: ME51S

The recorder has a built-in large-diameter microphone that enables
sensitive stereo recording. Stereo recording is available only in ST XQ
or ST HQ modes.

● Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone: ME52

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

● Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone: ME12 (Dictation

microphone)

Used to get clear recordings of your own voice by reducing the effects of
ambient noise.

● Tie clip microphone: ME15 (monaural)

Small concealing microphone with a tie-clip.

● Telephone pickup: TP7 (monaural)

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

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If the menu's “Ext. Input” (☞P79) is set to “Auto”, a connected
external microphone will automatically detect whether it is stereo
or monaural, and record according to the proper recording mode.

EAR

To MIC
(microphone) jack

Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices

Recording the Sound of Other
Devices with This Recorder

The sound can be recorded when connecting to the
audio output terminal (earphone jack) of the other
device, and the microphone jack of the recorder with
the connecting cord (optional KA333)(☞ P159) for
dubbing.

EA

V

R

O

L

U

M

E

To audio output
terminal of other
devices

2

Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices

To audio input
terminal of
other devices

Recording the Sound of This
Recorder with Other Devices

The sound of this recorder can be recorded to other
devices when connected to the audio input terminal
(microphone jack) of other devices and the earphone
jack of this recorder, with the connecting cord (optional
KA333) for dubbing.

To EAR
(earphone) jack

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Notes

• Use the connecting cord sold separately for dubbing (KA333) to connect the recorder with other devices

• The detailed input levels cannot be adjusted with this recorder. When you connect the recorder to an

external device, execute a test recording and adjust the output level of the external device.

• A microphone with plug-in power, which receives the power supply from this recorder, can be used.

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Timer Recording (Timer Rec)

3,5

Timer recording is the function to execute a recording at a set time. You can program up to
three desired settings (Preset 1-3) (“On/Off”, “Day”, “Time”, “Rec Mode”, “Folder”, and “Mic
Sense”).

While the recorder is stopped, press
the MENU button for 1 second or

1

1

longer.

The menu opens (☞ P91,93).

Press the + or – button to choose
“Timer Rec”.

2

Press the OK or 9 button.

The timer recording setup process begins.

3

Press the + or – button to select a
preset number.

4

Press the DISPLAY button to show the “Day”
and the “Time” set for the preset number the
cursor is pointing at.

Press the OK or 9 button.

2

Timer Recording

2

4

3,5

3,5

5

Press the + or – button to select the
item to set.

6

Select items you want to set from among “On/

6

7

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Off”, “Day”, “Time”, “Rec Mode”, “Folder”, and “Mic
Sense”.
Select “Finish” to complete the setting and return
to the preset number selection display in Step 4.

Press the OK or 9 button to move to
the respective setting.

7

For procedures for each setting, please see
P37 and P38.

Timer Recording (Timer Rec)

1

1

“On/Off” setting

1 Press the

and “Off”.
On: Setting will be applied.

2

2

1

2
3

Off: Setting will not be applied.

2 Press the OK button to exit “On/Off” selection.

“Day” setting

1 Press the

once”, “Everyday”, and “Every week”.

Only once: Records only once at the specified time.
Everyday: Records every day at the specified time.
Every week: Make a recording at a set time on

a specified day of the week.
Select “Every week” and press the OK or 9

button to move to the selection of “Day”. Press
the

Press the OK button to exit “Day” selection.

2

“Time” setting

1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select “Hour” and

“Minute” to start recording and “Hour” and “Minute”

to stop recording.

2 Press the
3 Press the OK button to exit “Time” selection.

+ or – button to choose between “On”

+ or – button to choose from “Only

+ or – button to select a day of the week.

+ or – button to set.

2

Timer Recording

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Timer Recording (Timer Rec)

2

Timer Recording

1

1

1

“Rec Mode” setting

Regardless of the regular Rec mode (☞P30), timer
recording will start in a set recording mode.

1 Press the

2

2

2

mode.

2 Press the OK button to exit “Rec Mode”

selection.

“Folder” setting

1 Press the

which the recording will be saved.

2 Press the OK button to exit “Folder” selection.

“Mic Sense” setting

Regardless of the recorder's microphone sensitivity
setting (☞P31), timer recording will start at a set
microphone sensitivity.

1 Press the

“Lecture”, “Conference”, and “Dictation”.

2 Press the OK button to exit “Mic Sense” selection.

+ or – button to select a recording

+ or – button to select the folder in

+ or – button to choose from

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1

2

9

Timer Recording (Timer Rec)

Completing the setting.

1 Press the + or – button to choose “Finish”.

8

2 Press the OK button to complete the

setup screen.

Programmed settings will be applied and the
screen will return to the preset number
selection menu. If the On/Off setting is set
to On,
appear on the display.
If you press the 0 button without pressing
the OK button, all settings will be canceled
and it will return to the preset number
selection menu.

a Timer indicator

When setting other preset numbers, repeat
Steps 4 through 8.

Press the STOP button to close the
menu.

9

and (Timer indicator) will

2

Timer Recording

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Timer Recording (Timer Rec)

Notes

• If the recorder is in use at the preset start time, the timer recording will start directly after stopping the
recorder.

• Even if the power if turned off or the recorder is put on Hold, timer recording will start at a specified time.

• If three timer recordings have the same starting times, “Preset 1” has the highest priority and “Preset 3”

has the lowest.

• If the starting time for timer recording and alarm playback(☞ P59) is set for the same time, timer recording

2

will have priority.

• If the batteries run out while recording based on the timer setting, the recorder will stop recording.

Timer Recording

Check the battery power before starting the timer recording.

• The microphone sensitivity switch setting will be canceled during timer recording.

• If the “Time & Date” is not correct, timer recording cannot be set at the specified time, so make sure the
“Time & Date" is correct before setting timer recording. If it is not correct, reset “Time & Date” (☞P18).

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3

About Playback

Playing

The recorder can play back WMA and MP3 format files. To play back a file recorded with
other machines, you need to transfer (copy) it from a computer (☞P112).
Files saved in the Audible folder can play back in the Audible mode. For operation methods in
the Audible mode, see P153.

Press the FOLDER button to choose a
folder.

1

1

2

Every time the FOLDER button is pressed, it
cycles through folders and the List display will
appear (☞P20).

Press the + or – button to choose
the file that you want to play.

2

If the 9 button is pressed, the File display
will open.
In the File display, press the 9 or 0
button to select a file.
If you want to return from the File display to
the List display, or go back from the List
display to a higher-level List display, press
the LIST button.

List display

File display

3

Playing

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3

Playing

Playing

4

Press the PLAY or OK button to start
playback.

3

The record/play indicator light glows green.
For files created using machines other than
this recorder, the file format will appear on the
display.

....MP3 files

....WMA files

a Play position bar indicator
b Current playback time
c File name
d File format indicator

3

5

Press the + or – button to select the
proper sound volume.

4

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

e Volume level meter

Press the STOP or OK button at any
point you want to stop the playback.

5

Stop a file play back at any point.
Press the PLAY or OK button to start playing

back from where it was stopped.

You can change the display patterns (☞ P82). The displays
indicated in this manual are default.

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Forwarding

Press and hold the 9 button while the recorder
is stopped.

If you release the button, it will stop. Press

➥

the PLAY or OK button to start playing back
from where it was stopped.

a File length

Playing

Press and hold the 9 button while playing a
file.

When you release the 9 button the recorder

➥

will resume normal playback.

• If there is an index mark or temp mark (☞P66) in the middle of the file, the
recorder will stop at that location.

• The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file. Continue pressing
the 9 button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next file.

Rewinding

Press and hold the 0 button while the recorder
is stopped.

If you release the button, it will stop. Press the

➥

PLAY or OK button to start playing back from
where it was stopped.

a File length

Press and hold the 0 button while playing a
file.

When you release the 0 button the recorder

➥

will resume normal playback.

• If there is an index mark or temp mark (☞P66) in the middle of the file, the
recorder will stop at that location.

• The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file. Continue
pressing the 0 button to proceed with the review from the end of the
previous file.

• If the 0 button is kept pressed while the recorder is stopped at the start of
the top file, the recorder will fast rewind starting from the end of the last file.

3

Playing

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3

Playing

Playing

Locating the Beginning of the File

Press the 9 button during playback, slow playback, or fast playback.

The next file is cued and playback starts at the previously set

➥

speed.

Press the 0 button during playback, slow playback, or fast
playback.

The file being played is cued and playback starts at the

➥

previously set speed.*

Press the 0 button 2 times during playback, slow playback or
fast playback.

The previous file is cued and playback starts at the previously

➥

set speed.*

• If there is an index mark or temp mark (☞P66) in the middle of the file, the
recorder will stop at that location.

* If the skip space is set at other than file skip (☞P46), the recorder will F.

Skip (forward skip) or R. Skip (reverse skip) for a set time before playback.

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Playing

Playback Through Earphone

An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for
listening.

➥ When the earphone is used, the recorder speaker will be

switched-off.

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Notes

• To avoid irritation to the ear, insert the earphone after turning down the volume
level.

• When you listen with the earphone during playback, do not raise the volume
too much. It may cause hearing impairment and decrease in hearing ability.

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Playing

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Set Skip Space (Skip Space)

This function enables you to skip (forward) or reverse skip (rewind) a file being played for a set
period. This function is convenient for quickly skipping to another playback position or repeatedly
playing back short phrases.

While the recorder is stopped or
during playback, press the MENU

1

3

1

button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens (☞ P91,93).

Press the + or – button to choose
“Skip Space”.

2

Press the OK or 9 button.

The skip space setup process begins.

3

Press the + or – button to choose
between “F. Skip” and “R. Skip”.

4

F. Skip (forward skip): The recorder forwards a

set space and starts playing back.
R. Skip (reverse skip): The recorder rewinds a

set space and starts playing back.

Press the OK or 9 button.

Start setting the space.

5

2

3

Set Skip Space

4

46

5

6

7

8

9

Set Skip Space (Skip Space)

Press the + or – button to select
space.

6

F. Skip: File Skip/10Sec/30Sec/1Min/5Min/

10Min
R. Skip: File Skip/1Sec/2Sec/3Sec/4Sec/

5Sec/10Sec/30Min/1Min/5Min/10Min

Press the OK button to complete the
setup screen.

7

If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will
be canceled and it will return to the menu.
Press the OK button 1 second or longer to
go back to the menu screen in Step 1.

Press the STOP button to close the
menu.

8

If the recorder goes to the menu screen during
playback, press the 0 button to close the
menu screen.

Press the 9 or 0 button while
the file is being replayed.

9

The recorder will skip (forward) or reverse skip
(rewind) a set space and start playing back.

3

Set Skip Space

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Note

•

If there is an index mark/temp mark or a cue closer than the skip space, the recorder will forward skip/
reverse skip to that position.

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Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed)

The playback speed of the file can be changed between 0.5 and 1.5 times speed in increments
of 0.125. Change the speed according to need such as listening to meeting content at a fast
speed or reviewing spots that you couldn't catch in a language lesson at a slow speed. The
tone will be automatically adjusted digitally without changing the voice so it sounds natural.

Change playback speed

Press the PLAY button during
playback.

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Changing the Playback Speed

Change playback speed setting

You can change the playback speed setting for S. Play and F. Play.

1

Every time the PLAY button is pressed, the
playback speed will switch.

1

Regular Play: Playback at normal speed.
S. Play (slow playback): Playback speed

slows down, and will turn on (default at

0.75 times as fast).
F. Play (fast playback): Playback speed

becomes faster, and
at 1.5 times as fast).

Even if playback is stopped, the changed
playback speed will be retained. The next
playback will be at that speed.

will turn on (default

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1

While the recorder is stopped or
during playback, press the MENU

1

button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens (☞ P91,93).

2

Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed)

Press the + or – button to choose
“Play Speed”.

2

4

3

5

6

7

Press the OK or 9 button.

The playback speed setup process begins.

3

Press the + or – button to choose
between “S. Play” and “F. Play”.

4

Press the OK or 9 button.

Start setting each of “S. Play” and “F. Play”.

5

Press the + or – button to set the
playback speed.

6

S. Play: x0.5, x0.625, x0.75, x0.875
F. Play: x1.125, x1.25, x1.375, x1.5

If the recorder goes to the menu screen
during playback, move the cursor to change
the playback speed accordingly.

Press the OK button to complete the
setup screen.

7

If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will
be canceled and it will return to the menu.
Press the OK button 1 second or longer to
go back to the menu screen in Step 1.

3

Changing the Playback Speed

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Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed)

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press

8

8

3

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Changing the Playback Speed

Notes

• S. Play and F. Play are available while the Voice Filter (☞P57) is set.

• S. Play and F. Play are not available while Noise Cancel (☞P55) is set.

• During fast playback/slow playback, it will be played back in monaural even though the file was recorded

in ST XQ or ST HQ mode.

the 0 button to close the menu screen.

As in Regular Play mode, you can stop playback, cue a file, or
insert an index mark (☞P66) in F. Play and S. qPlay modes as
well.

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Select Play Mode (Play Mode)

There are six play modes. You can choose whether to play by file or folder, or all files stored in the
recorder.

While the recorder is stopped or
during playback, press the MENU

2

1

button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens (☞ P91,93).

4

1

3

Press the + or – button to choose
“Play Mode”.

2

Press the OK or 9 button.

Start setting a play mode.

3

a Current play mode

Press the + or – button to select a
desired play mode.

4

File ( ): Stop after playing back the

current file.

File Repeat (

repeatedly.

Folder (

current folder until the last file and stop.
Folder Repeat ( ): Play all files in the

current folder continuously.

All (

continuously and stop.

All Repeat (

recorder continuously and repeatedly.

): Play all files in the recorder

): Play the current file

): Play files continuously in the

): Play all files in the

3

Select Play Mode

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Select Play Mode (Play Mode)

Press the OK button to complete the
setup screen.

5

If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will

6

3

Select Play Mode

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Notes

• In “File” mode, when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder, “End” flashes for two
seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the last file.

• In “Folder” mode, when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder, “End” flashes for two
seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the first file in the folder.

• In “All” mode, after playing the last file in the folder, the recorder will start playing from the first file in the
next folder. When it comes to the end of the last file in the recorder, “End” flashes for two seconds on the
display and the recorder stops at the start of the first file in the recorder.

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be canceled and it will return to the menu.

Press the STOP button to close the
menu.

6

If the recorder goes to the menu screen
during playback, press the 0 button to
close the menu screen.
An icon will appear on the display according
to the setting.

b Selected play mode

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How to begin segment repeat playback

This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played.

Choose a file that contains a segment
you want to play back repeatedly, and

1

1

press the PLAY or OK button.

File playback begins.

Press the button at the point you
want to start segment repeat

2

playback.

“ End?” will flash on the display.

2

3

Even while “
playback speed (☞ P48), fast forward and
rewind (☞ P43) can be executed the same as
during normal playback, and it can be
advanced quickly to the end position.
When it reaches to the end of the file while
“ End?” is flashing, the point will become the
end position, and repeat playback will start.

Press the button again at the
position where you want to end

3

segment repeat playback.

The “ Play” message appears, and repeat
playback will start. The recorder repeatedly
plays back the segment until the segment
repeat playback is canceled.

As in regular play mode, playback speed (☞ P48) can be changed
during segment repeat playback as well. If an index mark and temp
mark (☞ P66) are inserted or eliminated during segment repeat
playback, segment repeat playback will be canceled and it will return
to regular play mode.

End?” is flashing, changing the

3

How to begin segment repeat playback

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How to begin segment repeat playback

Å@

Cancel the Segment Repeat Playback Function

Press the OK button.

Pressing the OK button will release segment repeat playback and

➥

stop playback.

Press the STOP button.

Pressing the STOP button will release segment repeat playback

➥

3

How to begin segment repeat playback

and stop playback.

Press the 9 button.

➥ Pressing the 9 button will release segment repeat playback

and fast forward and cue to the beginning of the next file.

Press the 0 button.

➥ Pressing the 0 button will release segment repeat playback

and rewind and reverse to the beginning of the current file.

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Press the

The segment repeat playback is released and playback

➥

continues without repeating.

button.

Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel)

If recorded audio is difficult to understand because of noisy surroundings, adjust the Noise
Cancel setting level. Noise will be reduced in the file when it’s played back for better sound
quality.

While the recorder is stopped or
during playback, press the MENU

1

3

1

button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens (☞ P91,93).

Press the + or – button to choose
“Noise Cancel”.

2

Press the OK or 9 button.

The noise cancel setup process begins.

3

Press the + or – button to choose
between “High”“Low” and “Off”.

4

The levels switch in the following rotation,
“High” “Low” “Off”. If the recorder goes to the
menu screen during playback, move the
cursor to change playback sound accordingly.

2

4

3

Noise Cancel Function

5

Press the OK button to complete the
setup screen.

5

If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will
be canceled and it will return to the menu.

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Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel)

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

If the recorder goes to the menu screen during

6

playback, press the 0 button to close the menu
screen.

6

3

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Noise Cancel Function

Notes

• If you set Noise Cancel to “Low” or “High”, the setting remains valid until it’s set to “Off”.

• Noise cancel cannot be used during fast playback/slow playback (☞ P48).

• Noise Cancel is not available while the Voice Filter (☞ P57) is set.

The will appear on the display.

a Noise Cancel indicator

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Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter)

The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low and high frequency tones during normal,
fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback.

While the recorder is stopped or
during playback, press the MENU

1

3

5

1

button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens (☞ P91,93).

Press the + or – button to choose
“Voice Filter”.

2

Press the OK or 9 button.

The voice filter setup process begins.

3

Press the + or – button to choose
between “On” and “Off”.

4

On: Voice Filter will be turned on.
Off: Voice Filter will be canceled.

If the recorder goes to the menu screen during
playback, move the cursor to change playback
sound accordingly.

Press the OK button to complete the
setup screen.

5

If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will
be canceled and it will return to the menu.

2

4

3

Set the Voice Filter

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Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter)

Press the STOP button to close the
menu.

6

If the recorder goes to the menu screen

6

3

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Set the Voice Filter

Note

• Voice Filter is not available while Noise Cancel is set.

during playback, press the 0 button to
close the menu screen.
If it is set to “On”, will appear on the
display.

a Voice Filter indicator

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Alarm Playback Function (Alarm)

3,5

The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre-set time.
You can program up to three desired settings (Preset 1-3) (“On/Off”, “Day”, “Start Time”,“Volume”,
“Alarm” and “Playback File”).

While the recorder is stopped, press

2

4

1

3,5

3,5

the MENU button for 1 second or

1

longer.

The menu opens (☞ P91,93).

Press the + or – button to choose
“Alarm”.

2

Press the OK or 9 button.

The alarm playback setup process begins.

3

Press the + or – button to select a
preset number.

4

Press the DISPLAY button to show the “Day”
and the “Start Time” set for the preset
number the cursor is pointing at.

Press the OK or 9 button.

5

Press the + or – button to select the
item to set.

6

6

7

Select items you want to set from among

“On/Off” “Day” “Start Time” “Volume”
“Alarm” “Playback File”.Select “Finish” to

complete the setting and return to the
preset number selection display in Step 4.

Press the OK or 9 button to move to
the respective setting.

7

For procedures for each setting, please see
P60 and P61.

3

Alarm Playback Function

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Alarm Playback Function (Alarm)

3

Alarm Playback Function

1

1

“On/Off” setting

1 Press the + or – button to choose between “On”

and “Off”.
On: Setting will be applied.

2

2

1

2
3

Off: Setting will not be applied.

2 Press the OK button to exit “On/Off” selection.

“Day” setting

1 Press the

once”, “Everyday”, and “Every week”.
Only once: Alarm Playback will be performed only

once at the specified time.
Everyday: Alarm Playback will be performed at the
specified time every day.
Every week: Make a Alarm Playback at a set time
on a specified day of the week.

Select “Every week” and press the OK or 9 button
to move to the selection of “Day of the Week”. Press
the + or - button to select a day of the week.

2

Press the OK button to exit “Day” selection.

“Start Time” setting

1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select “Hour” and

“Minute” to start recording and “Hour” and “Minute”

to start Alarm Playback.

2 Press the + or – button to set.
3 Press the OK button to exit “Start Time”

selection.

+ or – button to choose from “Only

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Alarm Playback Function (Alarm)

1

1

1

“Volume” setting

1 Press the

2

2 Press the OK button to exit “Volume” selection.

Press the PLAY button to check the volume.

“Alarm” setting

1

Press the + or – button to choose an alarm sound

2

2

from among “Alarm1”, “Alarm2” and “Alarm3”.

2 Press the OK button to exit “Alarm” selection.

Press the PLAY button to check the alarm sound.

“Playback File” setting

1 Press the + or – button to choose from “No

File Play”, “File Select”.

No File Play: Sounds alarm only.
File Select: Plays back a selected file after the alarm.

If “File Select” is chosen and the OK or 9
button is pressed, the screen goes to the file
setting for Alarm Playback.
Use the
the OK or 9 button to go to file selection.
Similarly, use the + or – button to select a file.

2

Press the OK button to exit “Playback File”
selection.

+ or – button to adjust the volume.

+ or – button to select a file, and press

3

Alarm Playback Function

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Alarm Playback Function (Alarm)

Completing the setting.

1 Press the + or – button to choose “

8

2 Press the OK button to complete the

setup screen.

Programmed settings will be applied and the
screen will return to the preset number
selection menu. If the On/Off setting is set

1

3

Alarm Playback Function

2

9

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Notes

• If “Everyday” is selected, the alarm will sound at the scheduled time every day unless alarm playback is canceled.

•

The alarm will sound for five minutes and then stop. Even if a file is selected for Alarm Playback, it will
not be automatically played when the alarm sounds.

• If three alarm playback have the same starting times, “Preset 1” has the highest priority and "Preset 3"
has the lowest.

•

If the recorder is in use or if operations are being performed at the scheduled time, the Alarm Playback
function will not be available.

•

The alarm will sound at the scheduled time even if the power is turned off or the recorder is set to Hold mode. The
recorder begins to play the selected file when you press any button, and stops playing when you press the ST OP button.

•

If the selected file is erased, file playback will not be performed and only the alarm will sound.

• If the starting times for timer recording and alarm playback are set for the same time, timer recording will have priority.

• If the recorder is formatted (☞ P74), alarm data will also be erased, so you won't be able to set an alarm. If the alarm

data has been deleted, connect the recorder to a computer and copy the alarm sound data to the recorder (☞ P117).

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to On,
appear on the display.
If you press the 0 button without pressing
the OK button, all settings will be canceled
and it will return to the preset number
selection menu.

a Alarm Playback indicator

When setting other preset numbers, repeat
Steps 4 through 8.

Press the STOP button to close the
menu.

9

and (Alarm indicator) will

Finish

”.

Erase and other functions

4

Erasing

Erasing One File at a Time

A selected file can be erased from a folder.

Press the FOLDER button to choose
a folder.

1

1

2
3

Every time the FOLDER button is pressed, it
cycles through folders and the List display will
appear (☞P20).

Press the + or – button to choose
the file you want to erase.

2

Press the ERASE button.

The “Cancel” indicator flashes.

3

Press the + button to choose
“Erase”.

4

4

Press the OK button.

5

The display changes to “File Erase!” and

5

erasing will start.

4

Erasing

“Erase Done” is displayed when the file is
erased. File numbers will be reassigned
automatically.

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Erasing

Erase All Files from a Folder

All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously.
The locked files (☞ P.68) and the files set to read-only on the PC will not be erased.

Press the FOLDER button to select
the folder in which you want to erase

1

all files.
Press the ERASE button twice.

The “Cancel” indicator flashes.

2

Press the + button to choose “All
Erase”.

3

4

Erasing

1

2

3

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4

Press the OK button.

The display changes to “All Erase!” and

4

erasing will start.

“Erase Done” is displayed when the files
are erased. The locked files and read-only
files are reassigned the file numbers in
ascending order, starting from “1”.

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Erasing

Notes

• An erased file cannot be restored.

• The locked files and the files that are set to read-only will not be erased (☞ P.68).

• If an action is not selected within eight seconds on the “Cancel”, “Erase”, or “All Erase” screens, the

recorder will return to stop status.

• It may take over 10 seconds to complete erasing. Never turn the power off or remove batteries during
this time because data may be corrupted.

4

Erasing

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Index Marks and Temp Marks

If index marks and temp marks are placed, you can quickly find a location you want to listen to in
fast forward and fast rewind (☞P43) and when cuing a file (☞P44). Index marks cannot be
placed on files created on machines other than Olympus IC recorders, but temp marks can be
placed instead to temporarily remember desired locations.

Setting an Index Mark or a Temp Mark

Press the INDEX button during
recording or playing to set an index

1

4

Index Marks and Temp Marks

1

mark or temp mark.

A number appears on the display and an
index mark or temp mark will be placed.
Even after an index or temp mark is placed,
recording or playback will continue so you
can place index or temp marks in other
locations in a similar manner.

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Index Marks and Temp Marks

Clearing an Index Mark or a Temp Mark

Follow the procedures below to erase index or temp marks.

Locate the index or temp mark you

1

want to clear.

1

2

3

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Notes

• Up to 16 index and temp marks can be set in a file. If you try to place more than 16 index or temp marks,
the “Index Full” message will appear for index marks, and “Temp Full” for temp marks.

• Index or temp marks cannot be set or erased in a locked file (☞P68).

Press the 9 or 0 button to select
an index or temp mark to erase.

2

Press the ERASE button while the
index or temp number appears for

3

approximately 2 seconds on the
display.

The index or temp mark is erased.

Index or temp numbers after the erased index or temp number will
automatically move up.
Temp marks are temporary markings, so if you move to another
file, switch to the list screen, or connect the recorder to a computer,
they will be automatically erased.

4

Index Marks and Temp Marks

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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 (☞ P64).

Press the FOLDER button to choose
a folder.

1

1

4

Locking Files

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4

6

2

3

5

Press the + or – button to choose
the file you want to lock.

2

Press the hold the MENU button for
1 second or longer.

3

The menu opens (☞ P91,93).

Press the + or – button to choose
“Lock”.

4

Press the OK or 9 button.

The file locking setup process begins.

5

Press the + or – 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.

List display

Press the OK button to complete
the setup screen.

7

8

7

Press the STOP button to close the
menu.

8

a Erase lock indicator

If a file is locked, a lock indicator appears in the
file list screen to conveniently distinguish
important files from others.

Locking Files (Lock)

4

Locking Files

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Changing Folder Names (Folder Name)

You can change the folder names of Folder A to Folder E for audio recording into names preset
in the template (such as “Meeting”, “To D o ”, and “Memo”). You can also change folder names
registered in the template with DSS Player (☞P116).

2

4

Changing Folder Names

4

1

3

5

While the recorder is stopped, press
the MENU button for 1 second or

1

longer.

The menu opens (☞ P91,93).

Press the + or – button to choose
“Folder Name”.

2

Press the OK or 9 button.

The folder name setup process begins.

3

Press the + or – button to choose a
folder for which you want to change

4

the name.

Press the OK or 9 button.

Display folder names registered in the

5

template.

a Current folder

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6

8

7

Changing Folder Names (Folder Name)

Press the + or – button to select the
folder name in the template you want

6

to change to.

Press the OK button to change the
folder name.

7

If the 0 button is pressed, the screen goes
back to Step 4 without changing the folder
name.

Press the STOP button to close the
menu.

8

4

Changing Folder Names

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Rearranging files (File Move)

You can move a file in a folder to change the order of playback. First select the folder (file) for
which you want to change the playback order.

Press the FOLDER button to choose
a folder.

1

1

Press the hold the MENU button for

4

Rearranging files

3

1 second or longer.

2

The menu opens (☞ P91,93).

Press the + or – button to choose
“File Move”.

3

2

Press the OK or 9 button.

5

Show files in the current folder in a list.

4

Press the + or – button to choose
the file you want to move it.

5

4

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6

Press the OK button.

The cursor will flash to confirm that the file

6

can be moved.

7

9

8

Rearranging files (File Move)

Press the + or – button to select the
location to move it to.

7

Press the OK button.

The file will be moved.

8

If there are more files to move, repeat Steps 5
through 8.
If the OK button is pressed for one second or
longer, file order rearrangement will close and

the recorder will return to the File Move screen.

Press the STOP button to close the
menu.

9

4

Rearranging files

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Formatting the Recorder (Format)

If you format the recorder, all files will be removed and all function settings will return to defaults except
date and time settings. Transfer any important files to a computer before formatting the recorder.

If the recorder is formatted, data for guidance (☞P87), alarm playback (☞P60), and
starting/closing tune when the power is turned On/Off (☞P15) will also be erased and
these features will not be available in the future. If you erase data by mistake, connect
the recorder to a computer and use DSS Player to copy it to the recorder (☞P117).

While the recorder is stopped, press

2

4

Formatting the Recorder

1

4

3

the MENU button for 1 second or

1

longer.

The menu opens (☞ P91,93).

Press the + or – button to choose
“Format”.

2

Press the OK or 9 button.

The “Cancel” indicator flashes.

3

Press the + button to choose “Start”.

4

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6

Formatting the Recorder (Format)

Press the OK button.

After the “Data Will Be Cleared” message is

5

on for two seconds, “Cancel” will turn on.

5

Press the + button again to choose
“Start”.

6

Press the OK button.

7

Formatting begins and an indicator flashes

7

on the display.

“Format Done” displays when formatting ends.

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4

Formatting the Recorder

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Formatting the Recorder (Format)

Notes

• Never turn the power off or remove batteries during formatting because data may be corrupted. It may
take over 10 seconds to complete erasing.

• Never format the recorder from a PC.

• After formatting, recorded audio file names may start from 0001.

• Once the recorder is formatted, the music files with DRM may not be transferred to the recorder again.

• When the recorder is formatted, all the saved data, including locked files and read-only files, are erased.

4

Formatting the Recorder

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Changing the USB Class (USB Class)

When using this recorder as a USB microphone or USB speaker in the voice recognition
software or other applications, it is necessary to set the USB class of this recorder to “Audio
Class”. By using the USB microphone function, it enables enroll (= voice learning) operations
of the voice recognition software.

While the recorder is stopped, press

2

the MENU button for 1 second or

1

longer.

The menu opens (☞ P91,93).

1

4

5
3

6

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Note

• If you set it to Audio Class, it won't be recognized as a removable disk on a computer.

Press the + or – button to choose

“USB Class”.

2

Press the OK or 9 button.

The USB class setup process begins.

3

Press the + or – button to choose
“Audio Class”.

4

Press the OK button to complete the
setup screen.

5

If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will
be canceled and it will return to the menu.

Press the STOP button to close the
menu.

6

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

4

Changing the USB Class

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Changing Power Save (Power Save)

If the recorder is on and stops for 10 minutes or longer (default), the display shuts off and it
goes into power save mode. You can set the time to enter power save from among “5 min”,
“10 min”, “30 min”, “1 hour”, and “Off”.

2

4

Changing Power Save

1

4

3

6

5

While the recorder is stopped, press
the MENU button for 1 second or

1

longer.

The menu opens (☞ P91,93).

Press the + or – button to choose
“Power Save”.

2

Press the OK or 9 button.

The power save setup process begins.

3

Press the + or – button to choose
between “5 min” “10 min”“30 min”“1

4

hour”and “Off”.

If the power save mode is set to “OFF”, the
recorder will not switch over to the power save
mode. Leaving the recorder in such a condition
will result in the rapid consumption of batteries.

Press the OK button to complete the
setup screen.

5

If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will
be canceled and it will return to the menu.

Press the STOP button to close the
menu.

6

You can exit power save mode by pressing any button.

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Changing External Input Setting (Ext. Input)

This recorder is designed to recognize microphone jack conditions (including if a exclusive
stereo microphone or a exclusive remote-control stereo microphone is plugged in) for proper
recording according to recording mode.
If another manufacturer's stereo external microphone is used, it may be incorrectly recognized
as a monaural microphone. If that is the case, switch the external input setting to "Stereo" for
recording.

While the recorder is stopped, press

2

1

4

3

6

the MENU button for 1 second or

1

longer.

The menu opens (☞ P91,93).

Press the + or – button to choose
“Ext. Input”.

2

Press the OK or 9 button.

The external input setup process begins.

3

Press the + or – button to choose
between “Auto” and “Stereo”.

4

If another manufacturer's stereo external
microphone is recognized as a monaural
microphone and stereo recording becomes
unavailable, choose “Stereo”.

Press the OK button to complete the
setup screen.

5

If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will
be canceled and it will return to the menu.

Press the STOP button to close the
menu.

6

5

4

Changing External Input Setting

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Changing External Input Setting (Ext.Input)

When a stereo recording is made using the monaural microphone or a monaural recording is made using
the stereo microphone, the recording will be changed by using the “Ext. Input” setting described below.

Recording data when “Auto” is selected

If something is plugged into
the MIC jack or not

Recording Modes (

☞

P30)

• Monaural external

microphone

4

• Stereo external microphone

Changing External Input Setting

• Remote-control stereo

microphone (☞P24)

Stereo recording (STXQ, STHQ)

The same audio picked up with a monaural microphone will be

➥

recorded on both the left channel (Lch) and the right channel (Rch).

Monaural recording (HQ, SP, LP)

Audio picked up with two microphones on the left channel (Lch) and

➥

right channel (Rch) will be synthesized to create a monaural
recording.

Recording data when “Stereo” is selected

If something is plugged into
the MIC jack or not

• Monaural external
microphone

• Stereo external microphone

• Remote-control stereo

microphone (☞P24)

Recording Modes (

Stereo recording (STXQ, STHQ)

Audio will be recorded only on the left channel (Lch).

➥

The right channel (Rch) will be silent.

Monaural recording (HQ, SP, LP)

Audio picked up only by the left channel (Lch) microphone will

➥

be recorded as a monaural recording.

☞

P30)

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Notes

• Stop the recorder before plugging in or unplugging a microphone.

• Whenever a stereo recording (STXQ, STHQ) is made without a microphone inserted into the MIC jack, the sound

picked up by the internal microphone will be recorded on the left (Lch) and the right (Rch) channels regardless of the

“External Input” setting.

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Viewing system information (System Info.)

You can check the recorder's information on the menu screen.

While the recorder is stopped, press the

2

1

MENU button for 1 second or longer.

1

The menu opens (☞ P91,93).

Press the + or – button to choose
“System Info.”.

2

3

4

Press the OK or 9 button.

“Capacity” “Model Name” will appear. Every

3

time the + or – button is pressed, “Version”
“Serial” and “Capacity” “Model Name” will

appear alternately.

Press the STOP button to close the
menu.

4

4

Viewing system information

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Display and Sound Functions

5

LCD Display Information

The LCD screen on the recorder can display 3 different format of information by pressing the
DISPLAY button. This help review and confirm different recorder settings and file information.

Press the DISPLAY button.

The LCD display views will switch every time the DISPLAY

1

button is pressed in the File Display screen.

1

While in stop or playback mode

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LCD Display Information

When pressing Display, the recorder will cycle through 1 to 3.

1

Playback elapsed time / File name*

The elapsed time for the file being played and its file
name (artist name/song title for a music file) will

appear.

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2

Playback elapsed time / File length

The elapsed time for the file being played and its
file length will appear.

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3

Time stamp

Shows the month, date, year, hour and minute that
the file was recorded.

*If there is a long file name, scroll to the side to show all of it.

LCD Display Information

While in record mode

Displays 1 and 2 alternately.

1

Remaining memory
bars/recording time/
Recording level meter

Current elapsed recording
time is displayed in

Display in the
stereo recording
mode

Display in the
monaural
recording

Display in the
stereo recording
mode

incremental figures,
whereas the remaining
memory and audio input
levels are displayed with
graphic images.

The audio input level display
varies depending on a
stereo recording or the
monaural recording.

2

Remaining memory
bars/Remaining
recording time/
Recording level meter

The remaining time is
displayed in decremental
figures, whereas the
remaining memory bar and
audio input levels are
displayed with graphic
images.

While recording in VCVA mode

Displays 1 and 2 alternately.

1

Remaining memory
bars/recording time/
VCVA recording level
meter

Display in the
stereo recording
mode

Display in the
monaural
recording

Display in the
stereo recording
mode

The current elapsed recording
time is displayed in
incremental figures, whereas
the remaining memory bar,
audio input levels, and start
levels are displayed with
graphic images (“Waiting” is
displayed when the VCVA
trigger level has not been
reached).

The audio input level display
varies, depending on a stereo
recording or a monaural
recording.

2

Remaining memory
bars/ Remaining
recording time/VCVA
recording level meter

The remaining time is
displayed in decremental
figures, whereas the
remaining memory bar, audio
input levels, and start levels
are displayed with graphic
images (“Waiting” is displayed
when the VCVA trigger level
has not been reached).

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LCD Display Information

Display in the
monaural
recording

Display in the
monaural
recording

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Backlight (Backlight)

The recorder display backlight is On by default. The display will remain lit for about 10 seconds
when a button on the recorder is pressed.

While the recorder is stopped, press

2

the MENU button for 1 second or

1

longer.

The menu opens (☞ P.91,93).

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Backlight

4

1

3

6

5

Press the + or – button to choose
“Backlight”.

2

Press the OK or 9 button.

The Backlight setup process begins.

3

Press the + or – button to choose
between “On” and “Off”.

4

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

Press the OK button to complete the
setup screen.

5

If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will
be canceled and it will return to the menu.

Press the STOP button to close the
menu.

6

LED (LED)

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

While the recorder is stopped, press

2

the MENU button for 1 second or

1

longer.

The menu opens (☞ P.91,93).

4

1

3

6

5

Press the + or – button to choose
“LED”.

2

Press the OK or 9 button.

The LED setup process begins.

3

Press the + or – button to choose
between “On” and “Off”.

4

On: LED light will be set.
Off: LED light will be canceled.

Press the OK button to complete the
setup screen.

5

If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will
be canceled and it will return to the menu.

Press the STOP button to close the
menu.

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5

LED

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LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast)

Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels.

While the recorder is stopped, press

2

the MENU button for 1 second or

1

longer.

The menu opens (☞ P91,93).

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LCD Contrast Adjustment

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4

1

3

6

5

Press the + or – button to choose
“Contrast”.

2

Press the OK or 9 button.

The contrast setup process begins.

3

Press the + or – button to set the
contrast level.

4

You can adjust the LCD display contrast
level from 1 to 12.

Press the OK button to complete the
setup screen.

5

If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will
be canceled and it will return to the menu.

Press the STOP button to close the
menu.

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Guidance (Voice Guide)

This feature gives audio announcements of recorder operating conditions. Adjust the speed
and the volume of guidance announcements.

While the recorder is stopped, press

2

the MENU button for 1 second or

1

longer.

The menu opens (☞ P.91,93).

4

1

3

5

Press the + or – button to choose
“Voice Guide”.

2

Press the OK or 9 button.

The voice guide setup process begins.

3

Press the + or – button to select the
item to set.

4

Select items you want to set from among
“On/Off”, “Speed” and “Volume” .

Press the OK or 9 button to move
to the respective setting.

5

For procedures for each setting, please see
P88.

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Guidance

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Guidance (Voice Guide)

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Guidance

1

1

1

“On/Off” setting

1 Press the + or – button to choose between “On”

and “Off”.
On: Guidance will be provided.

2

2

2

Off: Guidance will be canceled.

2 Press the OK button to exit “On/Off” selection.

“Speed”setting

1 Press the

“Normal”, and “Slow”.

Fast: Announcements at 1.5 times as fast.
Normal: Announcements at normal speed.
Slow: Announcements at 0.75 times as fast.

2

Press the OK button to exit “

“Volume” setting

1 Press the

High” “Volume Middle” and “Volume Low”.

Volume High: Increases guidance volume.
Volume Middle: Normal guidance volume.
Volume Low: Reduces guidance volume.

3

Press the OK button to exit “Volume” selection.

+ or – button to choose from “Fast”,

Speed

+ or – button to choose from “Volume

” selection.

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Guidance (Voice Guide)

Press the OK button to complete the setup screen.

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If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it

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will return to the menu.

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

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Note

•

The starting tune/closing tune when the power is turned On/Off (☞P15) can be canceled if you set the
guidance to Off.

• If the recorder is formatted
the future

• Set the starting tune/closing tune at the guidance “Volume” setting.

(☞P117)

(☞P74)

.

, guidance data will also be erased and the feature will not be available in

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Guidance

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System Sounds (Beep)

The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds
may be turned off.

While the recorder is stopped, press

2

the MENU button for 1 second or

1

longer.

The menu opens (☞ P91,93).

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System Sounds

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4

1

3

6

5

Press the + or – button to choose
“Beep”.

2

Press the OK or 9 button.

The system sound setup process begins.

3

Press the + or – button to choose
between “On” and “Off”.

4

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

Press the OK button to complete the
setup screen.

5

If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will
be canceled and it will return to the menu.

Press the STOP button to close the
menu.

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Menu Setting

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Menu Setting Method

Items in menus are categorized by tabs, so select a tab first and move to a desired item
to quickly set it. You can set each menu item as follows.

While the recorder is stopped, press

2

1

the MENU button for 1 second or

1

longer.

The menu opens (☞ P93).
Menu items can be set during a recording or
playback (☞ P96).

Press the + or – button to move to
the item to be set.

2

Setup using a tab

1 Press the 0 button for each item to

move to a tab.

a Selected tab

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Menu Setting Method

1

2

3

2 Press the + or - button to move to the

tab that contains the item you want to set.

3 Press the OK or 9 button to move to

the item you want to set.

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Menu Setting Method

4

6

Menu Setting Method

3

6

5

Press the OK or 9 button.

Moves to the setting of the selected item.

3

Press the + or – button to change
the setting.

4

Press the OK button to complete the
setup screen.

5

If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will
be canceled and it will return to the menu.

Press the STOP button to close the
menu.

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Menu List

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Menu List

93

Menu List

P. 84

P. 85

P. 86

P. 87

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Menu List

94

P. 90

P. 88

P. 72

P. 70

P. 74

Menu List

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Menu List

*

*

*“Play Mode” and “Skip Space” cannot be set in the
Audible mode.

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Using the Recorder on Your PC

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Saving Files in Your PC

By being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following:

• Playback voice files on your PC.

Audio files recorded using the recorder can be played using the DSS Player software included

on the provided CD-ROM or Windows Media Player (☞ P137).

• Playback voice files on your PC and on the recorder when connected via USB. Download

files from the recorder to the PC or upload files from the PC to the recorder.

• Using the Windows Media Player, the stored WMA or MP3 files on your PC can be transferred

and played back on this recorder.

• If an upgrade (Option) to DSS Player Plus is executed, various additional functions can be

utilized (☞P120).

Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC

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● When you are downloading a file from the recorder or uploading a file to the recorder, do

Saving Files in Your PC

not remove the USB cable even if the screen is indicating you can. Data is still being

transferred while the record/play indicator light is blinking. When removing the USB cable,

be sure to follow the description in ☞P106. If the USB cable is removed before the drive is

stopped, data may not be successfully transferred.

● On a PC, do not format the drive of the recorder. Initialization is not successfully achieved

on a PC. For initialization, follow the instructions in the main menu screen of the recorder

(☞ P91,93).

● Folder (directory) names displayed by file management tools such as Explorer attached to

Microsoft Windows is different from the folder names that can be set with the recorder or

DSS player.

● If folders or files stored on the recorder are moved or renamed by using a file management

tool such as Explorer, the order of files may be changed or files may become unrecognizable.

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Saving Files in Your PC

● Data can be written or uploaded to the recorder even though the attribute of the recorder

drive is shown as Read-only by the operating system of the PC.

● As the noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug

the earphone when you connect the recorder to a PC.

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Saving Files in Your PC

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Using DSS Player Software

Basic Operating Environment of DSS Player

PC:

Operating
System:

CPU:

RAM:

Hard drive space:

Drive:

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Sound card:

Using DSS Player Software

Browser:

Display:

USB port:

Audio I/O
terminals:

Others:

IBM PC/AT compatible PC

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/XP
Professional,Home Edition

Intel Pentium II class 333 MHz processor or more
(If recording to a hard disk directly with the WMA format, please use in
the range of 500 MHz or more)

128 MB or more (256MB or more is recommended)

50 MB or more

2x or faster CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive

Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible sound card

Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 SP2 or later

800 x 600 pixels or more, 256 colors or more

One free port

Earphone output or speakers

• The mouse or similar to a pointing device.

• Environment where the Internet can be utilized.

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Using DSS Player Software

Notes

• The support service will not cover if your PC has been updated from Windows 95/98/Me to Windows

2000/XP.

• Any failure on a self-modified PC will not be covered under the operational warranty.

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Using DSS Player Software

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Installing Software

Before you connect the recorder to your PC and use it, you must first install the DSS player

software from the included Software CD.

Applications included with “DSS Player”

• DSS Player: Recorded voice files can be downloaded to the PC for complete file management and

playback solution.

Be sure to confirm the following before installation:

• Exit all running applications.

• Eject the floppy disk if you are using one.

• You need to log on as an Administrator.

Insert DSS Player into the CD­ROM drive.

1

The installation program will start

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Installing Software

automatically. Once the program starts,

jump to step 4. If it does not, follow the

procedures in steps 2 and 3.

Click the [start] button and select
[Run].

2

Enter “D:\setup.exe” in the [Open]
field and click [OK] .

3

This is assuming the CD-ROM drive is D.

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The installation Language
Selection dialog box opens.

4

Click the desired language to select it.