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

DIGITAL VOICE

RECORDER

DS-50 DS-40 DS-30

ONLINE

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.

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 trademarks of their respective owners.

INDEX

Table of Contents

P. 4

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

P. 6

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

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

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.) ....

79 81

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

3 About Playback

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

6 Menu Setting

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

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

Table of Contents

7 Using the Recorder on Your

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) ..................

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

DSS Player Expanded Functions

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

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

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

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

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

108

109

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 ....

155

13 Other Information

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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)

Getting Started

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)

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

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)

Identification of Parts

@ #

& *

(

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

2 3

7 8

# FOLDER/ button $ VOLUME (+) button

% 9(Fast Forward) button

^ 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

Identification of Parts

)

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

controller can also be used as a remote

Identification of Parts

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

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

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.

Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity.

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

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

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

Inserting Batteries

Replacing batteries

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

When appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. When the 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.

→ → →

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

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.

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.

Power Supply

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.

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.

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

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

Press the + or – button to set.

Follow the same steps by pressing the 9

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

• 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

Setting Time/Date

1M 14D 2006Y (Initial setting)

D 1M 2006Y 2006Y 1M 14D

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

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.

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”.

See P91, 93 regarding the menu.

Press the OK or 9 button.

The Time/Date screen appears. The hour

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).

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

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.

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.

Notes on the Folders

Selecting the Folders and Files

List display

The folders and files recorded

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.

➥

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.

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.

Notes on the Folders

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

DS50 0001.WMA

Extension

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.

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.

Before recording

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

2 3

folder in which to make a recording.

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

Press the REC button to start recording.

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

Recording

Press the STOP button to stop recording.

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

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

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interruption.

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

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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.

Recording

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

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator

during recording, press the MENU

button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens (☞ P91,93).

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

Press the OK or 9 button.

The VCVA setup process begins.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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)

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator

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.

Recording Modes

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

Press the OK or 9 button.

The recording mode setup process begins.

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

and “LP”.

Press the OK button to complete the setup screen.

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.

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.

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