Olympus DS-61, DS-71 User Manual

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DIGITAL VOICE

RECORDER

DS-71 DS-61

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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.

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.

EUPHONY MOBILE

DVMTM is a trademark of DiMAGIC Corporation.

Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

is a trademark of DiMAGIC Corporation.

INDEX

Table of Contents

P. 4

DS-71

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.46

P.70

P.88

P.97

P.102

P.114

P.125

P.140

P.154

P.163

P.164

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 .............................. 11

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) ................ 32

Set the method for adjusting the

recording level (Rec Level) .............. 33

Microphone Sensitivity ............................ 35

Zoom Mic (Zoom Mic) ............................. 36

Set the Low Cut Filter (LowCut Filter) ..... 38

Recording from External Microphone or

Other Devices .................................. 40

Timer Recording (Timer Rec) .................. 42

3 About Playback

Playing ................................................... 46

Set Skip Space (Skip Space) .................. 50

Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed) ....

Select Play Mode (Play Mode) ................ 55

How to begin segment repeat playback ... Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel) ... 59

Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter) ............. 61

Increase the realistic sensation

(EUPHONY) .................................... 63

Alarm Playback Function (Alarm) ............ 65

Set the Intro Play (Intro Play) .................. 69

4 Erase and other functions

Erasing ................................................... 70

Index Marks and Temp Marks ................. 73

Locking Files (Lock) ................................ 75

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

Rearranging files (File Move) .................... 79

Formatting the Recorder (Format) .......... 81

Changing the USB Class (USB Class) ....... 83

Changing Power Save (Power Save) ...... 84

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

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

85 87

5 Display and Sound Functions

LCD Display Information ......................... 88

Backlight (Backlight) .............................. 90

LED(LED) ............................................... 91

LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) .... 92

Guidance (Voice Guide).......................... 93

System Sounds (Beep) ........................... 96

Table of Contents

6 Menu Setting

Menu Setting Method ............................. 97

Menu List ................................................ 99

7 Using the Recorder on Your

Saving Files in Your PC ........................ 102

Using DSS Player Software .................. 104

Installing Software ................................ 105

Uninstalling Software ............................ 108

Using Online Help ................................. 109

Connecting to Your PC ......................... 110

Running DSS Player ............................. 112

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

Managing Files on Your PC

Download Voice Files from the Recorder ...

Play a Voice File ................................... 116

Upload Voice Files to the Recorder....... 117

Send Voice Files with E-mail................. 119

Changing User ID ................................. 119

Changing a Folder Name ...................... 120

Editing File Comments .......................... 120

Editing a Template ................................ 121

Copying Voice Guide Data .................... 122

USB Microphone/USB Speaker ............ 123

DSS Player Expanded Functions

Upgrade Function ................................. 125

Using Voice Recognition Software ........ 127

Joining Files ......................................... 135

113

114

Splitting Files ........................................ 137

Menu Setting of this Recorder .............. 139

10 Importing Content for Listening

on the Recorder

Importing Content for Listening on the

Recorder ........................................ 140

Using Windows Media Player ............... 141

Window Names

(Windows Media Player) ................ 142

Copying Music from CD ........................ 143

Transferring Music File to the Recorder .... 144

Importing Podcast Content ................... 147

Bookmark mode .................................. 151

11 Enjoy Audible Content

Loading Audible Content ....................... 154

Transferring Audible Content ................ 157

Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder ...

159

12 Other Practical Use Methods

Using as External Memory of the Computer ....

163

13 Other Information

Alarm Message List .............................. 164

Troubleshooting .................................... 165

Accessories (optional) .......................... 167

Specifications ....................................... 168

Technical Assistance and Support ........ 170

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

Plus

upgraded to [DSS Player Plus], which is equipped with enhanced functionality (paid option). (☞ P125)

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. (☞ P22) It can also play back WMA and MP3 (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3) format files. (☞ P46, 140)

● Supports the linear PCM format, which

is capable of recording sound quality equivalent to CD-level. Capable of realistically recording various different sound sources. (DS-71 only) High resolution recording at a high sampling frequency and bit count equivalent to that of a music CD (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz, Bit count 16bit) is possible.

● Several recording modes can be selected

including stereo recording modes ST XQ (Stereo Extra High Quality Sound Recording), ST HQ (Stereo High Quality Recording) or ST SP (Stereo Standard Recording), and three types of monaural recording modes including HQ (High Quality), SP (Standard Recording), and LP (Long-tern Recording). (☞ P32)

● The recording level can be adjusted

automatically or manually. (DS-71 only)

● An exclusive remote control 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.

● This USB storage class support recorder

can be utilized as external memory to read and save the data. (☞ P163)

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

● The guidance feature (in English and

other languages) gives audio notification of operating conditions. It ensures seamless operation of various complex functions. (☞ P93)

Main Features

● You may assign your own names to folders.

(☞ P77, 120)

● 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

Main Features

time. (☞ P42, 65)

●

A directional microphone feature has been included that allows for switching between broad stereo recording and recording with a highly directional quality using a single special microphone. (☞ P36)

● The LowCut Filter minimizes air

conditioner noise and other similar noises while recording. (☞ P38)

● Index mark and temp mark features allow

you to quickly find desired locations. (☞ P73)

● The playback speed can be controlled as

preferred. (☞ P52)

● A convenient intro play feature has been

included for when searching for a file that you want to listen to. (☞ P69)

● A Noise Cancel Function (☞ P59) and a

Voice Filter Function (☞ P61) cut noise and enable clear audio playback.

● EUPHONY MOBILE has been included

to produce a natural, realistic experience without degrading sound quality. (☞ P63)

● Fast forward and rewind are possible at

set intervals. (☞ P48)

● Comes with DSS Player software.

(☞ P102)

• 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. (☞ P123)

● The [DSS Player] can be upgraded to a

[DSS Player Plus], which is equipped with a enhanced functionality (Option). (☞ P125)

• If a commercial voice recognition software is utilized, the recorded voice file can be converted to characters automatically. (☞ P127)

• 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. (☞

P147)

• 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.

(☞ P154)

Identification of Parts

@ #

& *

(

1 Exclusive stereo microphone

(ME55S)

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-

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

controlled stereo microphone by connecting it to the exclusive stereo microphone

Identification of Parts

(ME55S).

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

Display (LCD Panel)

1 2

3 4 5 6

Folder A

Display in the stereo

recording mode

1 Folder name indicator 2 EUPHONY indicator 3 Record mode indicator 4 Play position bar indicator 5 Zoom Mic indicator 6 Erase lock indicator 7 Current file number 8 Total number of recorded files in the folder 9 Character information display 0 Icon display

Noise Cancel indicator Voice Filter indicator

F. Play indicator

S. Play indicator

Actuator) indicator

Microphone sensitivity indicator

Timer indicator

Alarm indicator

Low Cut Filter indicator

Folder A

7 8

Folder A

Display in the

playback mode

VCVA (Variable Control Voice

Battery indicator

Play Mode indicator

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 Rechargeable 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. (☞ P167)

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 A328) 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

[5min.], [1 min.], [30min.], [1hour] and [Off] (☞ P84) 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: September 7, 2008

9M 7D 2008Y (Initial setting)

D 9M 2008Y 2008Y 9M 7D

Setting Time/Date

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. (☞ P93) If you don’t want the guidance feature, select [Off].

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

See P97, 99 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 (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 (☞ P155) by using the [Audible Manager], and files transferred to the recorder (☞ P156) are saved in this folder (in ACELP/MP3 format).

A [Podcast] folder, for saving files distributed (☞ P147) 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. (☞ P145)

•

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.

Folder A

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. (☞ P159)

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 P147.

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 [DS710001] file

Selecting [DS710003] 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. (☞ P160)

Selecting [Chapter 1] folder

+ 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.

Selecting [Contents01] file

Notes on the Folders

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

DS71 0001.WMA

Extension: Files recorded by this device are saved in WMA or linear PCM

Notes on the Folders

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

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

Digital Voice Recorder is [DS71] or [DS61]. The user ID can be modified

with DSS Player. (☞ P119)

format with the file extensions .WMA or .WAV.

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. 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, ST HQ and ST SP modes and monaural recording in HQ, SP, and LP modes. The DS-71 can also record in linear PCM format.

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

• The ME55S is the microphone for the DS-71 and DS-61.

• The ME53S external microphone for the DS-50/40/30 cannot be used.

• If a recording is made in PCM, ST XQ, ST HQ and ST SP 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.

2 3

Press the FOLDER button to choose a 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. (☞ P32) 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.

Press the STOP button to stop recording.

Folder A

Display in the stereo recording mode

Folder A

Display in the monaural recording mode

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.70)

Recording

Pause

Press the REC button while recording.

[Rec Pause] will flash on the display.

➥

• When leaving the device idle while pausing recording for over 1 minute, the device will beep at a 5 second interval to notify the user that the device is paused.

• 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.

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.

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 during recording, press the MENU

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator

button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [VCVA].

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [VCVA] setup process begins.

Press the + or – button to choose [ON/OFF].

2,4,6

Press the OK or 9 button.

Press the + or – button to choose between [On] and [Off].

3,5

[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.

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

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.

9 8

Press the REC button to start recording.

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

Adjust the initial VCVA level (DS-71)

While the recorder is recording or paused, hold down the MENU button

for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [VCVA].

The [VCVA] setup process begins.

Press the OK or 9 button.

Press the + or – button to choose [Level].

The [Level] setup process begins.

3,5

Press the OK or 9 button.

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

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.

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator

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)

Press the OK button to finish settings, then press the 0 button

to close the Menu Screen.

Adjust the initial VCVA level (DS-61)

Press the 9 or 0 button while the recorder is recording or paused to adjust the initial VCVA 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)

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Notes

•

The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode. (☞ P35)

• 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.

VCVA Level

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

VCVA standby monitor setting

When [Standby Monitor] is set to [On] with the menu setting, the recording will not be output from the earphone while in VCVA standby. When you monitor your recording with the earphone connected, you can check whether VCVA is launched or not by checking if an audio is output.

While the recorder is stopped or

during recording, press the MENU

button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [VCVA].

Press the OK or 9 button.

Press the + or – button to choose [Standby Monitor].

4,6

3,5,7

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [Standby Monitor] setup process begins.

Press the + or – button to choose between [On] and [Off].

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

Recording Modes (Rec Mode)

The recording mode can be chosen from PCM (DS-71 only), ST XQ (stereo extra high quality sound recording), ST HQ (stereo high quality sound recording), ST SP (stereo standard recording), HQ (high quality sound recording), SP (standard recording), and LP (long-term recording).

While the recorder is stopped, press the

Recording Modes

MENU button for 1 second or longer.

[Rec Mode] will be displayed on the screen. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [Rec Mode] setup process begins.

Press the + or – button to choose from [PCM], [ST XQ], [ST HQ], [ST

SP], [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.

Set the method for adjusting the recording level

3,5

(Rec Level) (DS-71 only)

You can set the device to automatically or manually adjust the recording level.

3,5

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

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [Rec Level].

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [Rec Level] setup process begins.

Press the + or – button to choose between [Manual] and [Auto].

[Manual]: Recording is performed by manually

[Auto]:Recording is performed by automatically

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.

adjusting the recording level.

adjusting the recording level. This is useful for when you will be recording right away.

Set the method for adjusting the recording level

Set the method for adjusting the recording level (Rec Level)

Adjust the recording level

Press the 9 or 0 button while the recorder is recording or paused to adjust the recording level.

Set the method for adjusting the recording level

• The recording level will be automatically adjusted when the

recording level is set to [Auto]. Set the recording level to [Manual]

to use the recording level adjustment feature.

• When the unit is set to [Manual], the limiter function will be

disabled. Distorted sound will be recorded during [OVER] is

displayed. Adjust the recording level so that [OVER] is not

displayed.

• [OVER] may be displayed even when the indicator of the recording

level meter does not reach or is over to the right.

• Inputting a very loud sound may produce noise even when the

recording level is set to [Auto].

• The level can be adjusted from [01] to [13]. The higher the number,

the higher the level and the larger the indicator position on the

level meter.

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(

sensitivity 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 background noise is affecting your recording even in [DICT] (dictation) mode, we recommend that you either set the directional microphone (☞ P36) to [Zoom] or [Narrow] or use an ME12 dictation microphone (sold separately, ☞ P167).

): Highest recording

): Suitable for recording

Microphone Sensitivity

Zoom Mic (Zoom Mic)

3,5

The directional microphone function utilizes DiMAGIC’s (DiMAGIC Co., Ltd.) DiMAGIC Virtual Microphone (DVM) technology. DVM is an audio pickup system which allows you to record by focusing on sound from any direction. From expansive stereo recording to high directivity recording, DVM represents the latest in directional control methods that allow you to switch to a single exclusive microphone.

Zoom Mic

3,5

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

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [Zoom Mic].

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [Zoom Mic] setup process begins.

Press + or – to select the direction of the internal stereo microphone

[Zoom]: Recording with monaural, however

[Narrow]: Recording by a directivity stereo

[Wide]: Recording by an expansive stereo

[Off]: Disables this function.

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.

you can record high directivity sound.

sound.

Zoom Mic (Zoom Mic)

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

If it returns to the menu screen during

Directional Microphone Feature

Directionality (high)

Directionality (Low)

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Notes

• When changing the directional microphone’s level to [Zoom], [Narrow], or [Wide], the setting will remain active until it is switched to [Off].

•

The directional microphone feature is designed to only function when used with the included microphone (ME55S). Please take note that you will not be able to record properly when using a commercially sold microphone.

• The directional microphone feature cannot be used with the internal monaural microphone.

Sound collection range (narrow)

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

If it is set to [Zoom], [Narrow] or [Wide], will appear on the display.

a Zoom Mic indicator

Concept diagram

Sound collection range (wide)

Zoom Mic

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

button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [LowCut Filter].

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [LowCut Filter] setup process begins.

Press the + or – button to choose between [On] and [Off].

[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

Set the Low Cut Filter

Set the Low Cut Filter (LowCut Filter)

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.

Recommended settings by recording condition

Recommended settings

Recording condition

Recording for conferences and

other large groups.

Recording for classroom lectures

and other spacious venues.

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 Recoding

Exclusive stereo microphone

(ME55S)

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

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

Modes

The recording level can be adjusted to suit the volume of the original sound

Microphone Sensitivity

CONF

LECTURE

DICT

Microphone Sensitivity

Low Cut

Filter

OFF

Zoom

Mic

You can set the directionality of the exclusive stereo microphone depending on the sound source.

Set the Low Cut Filter

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.

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.

The internal microphone does not operate when an external microphone is connected to the microphone jack of the device.

Applicable External Microphones (optional)

● Stereo microphone: ME51S

The built-in large-diameter microphone enables sensitive stereo recording. Stereo recording is available only in PCM (DS-71only), STXQ, STHQ or STSP 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.

If the menu's [Ext. Input] (☞ P85) 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)(☞ P167) for dubbing.

To audio output terminal of other devices

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.

• The directional microphone feature ( microphone (ME55S). Please take note that you will not be able to record properly when using a commercially sold microphone.

☞ P36) is designed to only function when used with the included

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

longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [Timer Rec].

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [Timer Rec] setup process begins.

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

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.

Timer Recording

3,5

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

Select items you want to set from among [On/

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.

For procedures for each setting, please see P43 and P44.

Timer Recording (Timer Rec)

[On/Off] setting

1 Press the

[On]and [Off]. [On]: Setting will be applied.

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

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.

[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

+ or – button to choose from [Only

on a specified day of the week.

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

+ or – button to set.

Timer Recording

Timer Recording (Timer Rec)

Timer Recording

[Rec Mode] setting

Regardless of the regular Rec mode (☞ P32), timer recording will start in a set recording mode.

1 Press the

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 (☞ P35), 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

Timer Recording (Timer Rec)

Completing the setting.

1 Press the + or – button to choose

[Finish].

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.

and (Timer indicator) will

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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 (☞ P65) is set for the same time, timer recording will have priority.

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

Timer Recording

About Playback

Playing

The recorder can playback WAV(DS-71 only), MP3 and WMA format files. To playback a file recorded with other machines, you need to transfer (copy) it from a computer. (☞ P114) Files saved in the Audible folder can play back in the Audible mode. For operation methods in the Audible mode, see P159.

Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder.

Playing

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.

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

Press the PLAY or OK button to start playback.

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

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

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.

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. (☞ P88) The displays indicated in this manual are default.

Playing

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Notes

• Playable file bitrates are 5-256kbps in WMA format, and 8-256kbps in MP3 format.

• Variable bitrate MP3 files (in which conversion bitrates can vary) may not play properly.

• For WAV files, this recorder can only play back those in the linear PCM format. WAV files other than these cannot be played back. (DS-71 only)

• It is possible to playback the WMA files which are created by the Olympus Digital Voice Recorder.

Playing

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 (☞ P73) 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 (☞ P73) 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.

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 (☞ P73) in the middle of the file, the recorder will stop at that location.

• If the skip space is set at other than file skip (☞ P50), the recorder will F. Skip (forward skip) or R. Skip (reverse skip) for a set time before playback.

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.

Playing

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

button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [Skip Space].

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [Skip Space] setup process begins.

Press the + or – button to choose between [F. Skip] and [R. Skip].

[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.

Set Skip Space

Set Skip Space (Skip Space)

Press the + or – button to select space.

[F. Skip]: File Skip/10sec. Skip/30sec. Skip/

1min. Skip/5min. Skip/10min. Skip [R. Skip]: File Skip/1sec. Skip/2sec. Skip/

3sec. Skip/4sec. Skip/5sec. Skip/10sec. Skip/30sec. Skip/1min. Skip/5min. Skip/ 10min. Skip

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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.

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 OK button 1 second or longer to go back to the menu screen in Step 1.

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

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.

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

Set Skip Space

Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed)

The playback speed of the file can be changed between 0.5 and 2.0 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 could not 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.

Changing the Playback Speed

Change playback speed setting

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

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

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

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

button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed)

Press the + or – button to choose [Play Speed].

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [Play Speed] setup process begins.

Press the + or – button to choose between [S. Play] and [F. Play].

Press the OK or 9 button.

Start setting each of [S. Play] and [F. Play].

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

S. Play: x0.5, x0.625, x0.75, x0.875 F. Play: x1.125, x1.25, x1.375, x1.5, x2.0

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.

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.

Changing the Playback Speed

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

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 (☞ P73) in F. Play and S. Play modes as well.

Double speed fast playback may not be available depending on the sampling frequency

Changing the Playback Speed

and the bit rate of the file to be played back. In such a case, the device plays back in up to

x1.5 speed.

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Notes

• S. Play and F. Play are available while the Voice Filter (☞ P61) is set.

• S. Play and F. Play are not available while Noise Cancel (☞ P59) is set.

• S. Play and F. Play are not available while the EUPHONY feature (☞ P63) is set.

• During fast playback/slow playback, even files recorded in stereo (PCM, ST XQ, ST HQ, ST SP) will be

played back in monaural.

Restrictions on double speed playback

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

button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [Play Mode].

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [Play Mode] setup process begins.

a Current play mode

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

[File] ( ): Stop after playing back the

current file.

[File Repeat] (

repeatedly.

[Folder] (

the 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

): Play all files in the

Select Play Mode

Select Play Mode (Play Mode)

Press the OK button to complete the setup screen.

If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will

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.

be canceled and it will return to the menu.

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

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

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

press the PLAY or OK button.

File playback begins.

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

playback.

[ End?] will flash on the display.

Even while [ playback speed (☞ P52), fast forward and rewind (☞ P48) 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

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 (☞ P52) can be changed during segment repeat playback as well. If an index mark and temp mark (☞ P73) 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

How to begin segment repeat playback

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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

➥

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.

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

button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [Noise Cancel].

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [Noise Cancel] setup process begins.

Press the + or – button to choose between [High], [Low] and [Off].

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.

Press the OK button to complete the setup screen.

If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will

Noise Cancel Function

Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel)

be canceled and it will return to the menu.

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

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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. (☞ P52)

• Noise Cancel is not available while the Voice Filter (☞ P61) is set.

• Noise Cancel is not available while the EUPHONY feature (☞ P63) is set.

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

The will appear on the display.

a Noise Cancel indicator

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

button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [Voice Filter].

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [Voice Filter] setup process begins.

Press the + or – button to choose between [On] and [Off].

[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.

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

Set the Voice Filter

Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter)

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

If the recorder goes to the menu screen

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Set the Voice Filter

Notes

• Voice Filter is not available while Noise Cancel is set. (☞ P59)

• The Voice Filter feature is not available while the EUPHONY feature is set. (☞ P63)

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

Increase the realistic sensation (EUPHONY)

This recorder is equipped with [EUPHONY MOBILE], the latest in surround sound systems which combines bandwidth correction, expansion technology, and virtual acoustical source processing technology. In addition to its natural, expansive feel, the recorder is equipped with the exceptional feature wherein listeners are less prone to developing an compressed or closed-in feel, or to growing tired over extended listening. On top of this, listeners are less prone to developing an oppressed or closed-in feel, or to growing tired over extended listening. Level adjustments of the [EUPHONY] setting can be set to four stages according to preference.

While the recorder is stopped or

during playback, press the MENU

button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [EUPHONY].

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [EUPHONY] setup process begins.

Press the + or – button to choose between [Power], [Wide], [Natural]

and [Off].

[Power]: This mode focuses more on lower

[Wide]: This mode has an even more

[Natural]: This mode achieves natural

[Off]: Disables this function.

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.

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

sound registers.

expansive feel.

bandwidth correction and acoustical field expansion.

Increase the realistic sensation

Increase the realistic sensation (EUPHONY)

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

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

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Increase the realistic sensation

Notes

• The EUPHONY feature is not available while using fast playback/slow playback (☞ P52).

• The EUPHONY feature is not available while Noise Cancel (☞ P59) is set.

• The EUPHONY feature is not available while the Voice Filter feature (☞ P61) is set.

close the menu screen. If it is set to [On], will appear on the display.

a EUPHONY indicator

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

3,5

the MENU button for 1 second or

longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [Alarm].

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [Alarm] setup process begins.

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

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.

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

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.

For procedures for each setting, please see P66 and P67.

Alarm Playback Function

Alarm Playback Function (Alarm)

Alarm Playback Function

[On/Off] setting

1 Press the + or – button to choose between

[On]and [Off]. [On]: Setting will be applied.

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.

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

Alarm Playback Function (Alarm)

[Volume] setting

1 Press the

2 Press the OK button to exit [Volume] selection.

Press the PLAY button to check the volume.

[Alarm] setting

Press the + or – button to choose an alarm sound

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.

Press the OK button to exit [Playback File] selection.

+ or – button to adjust the volume.

+ or – button to select a file, and press

Alarm Playback Function

Alarm Playback Function (Alarm)

Completing the setting.

1 Press the + or – button to choose [

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

Alarm Playback Function

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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 STOP 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 (☞ P81), 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. (☞ P122)

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.

and (Alarm indicator) will

Finish

Set the Intro Play (Intro Play)

You can listen to the first few seconds of a file by touching the cursor to a file within a folder. This feature is convenient when looking for files.

While the recorder is stopped, press

the MENU button for 1 second or

longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [Intro Play].

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [Intro Play] setup process begins.

Press the + or – button to choose between [3sec] , [5sec], [10sec] and

[Off].

[3sec]: The first 3 seconds of a file will be

played.

[5sec]: The first 5 seconds of a file will be

played.

[10sec]: The first 10 seconds of a file will

[Off]: Disables this function.

be played.

Set the Intro Play

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.

Erase and other functions

Erasing

Erasing One File at a Time

A selected file can be erased from a folder.

Erasing

2 3

4 5

Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder.

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.

Press the ERASE button.

The [Cancel] indicator flashes.

Press the + button to choose [Erase].

Press the OK button.

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

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

Erasing

Erase All Files from a Folder

All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously. The locked files (☞ P75) 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

all files. Press the ERASE button twice.

The [Cancel] indicator flashes.

Press the + button to choose [All Erase].

Erasing

Press the OK button.

The display changes to [All Erase!] and

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

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Notes

• An erased file cannot be restored.

• The locked files and the files that are set to read-only will not be erased. (☞ P75)

• 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.

Erasing

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 (☞ P48) and when cuing a file (☞ P49). 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

mark or temp mark.

Clearing an Index Mark or a Temp Mark

Follow the procedures below to erase index or temp marks.

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.

Locate the index or temp mark you want to clear.

Index Marks and Temp Marks

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

Index Marks and Temp Marks

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

approximately 2 seconds on the display.

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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. (☞ P75)

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.

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. (☞ P71)

Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder.

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

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

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [Lock].

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [Lock] setup process begins.

Press the + or – button to choose between [On] and [Off].

[On]: Locks the file and prevents it from

being erased.

[Off]: Unlocks the file and allows it to be

erased.

List display

Locking Files

Locking Files (Lock)

Locking Files

Press the OK button to complete the setup screen.

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

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.

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 Do], and [Memo]). You can also change folder names registered in the template with DSS Player. (☞ P121)

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

longer.

The menu opens (☞ P97, 99).

Press the + or – button to choose [Folder Name].

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [Folder Name] setup process begins.

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

the name.

Press the OK or 9 button.

Display folder names registered in the

template.

a Current folder

Changing Folder Names

Changing Folder Names (Folder Name)

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

Changing Folder Names

to change to.

Press the OK button to change the folder name.

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.

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.

Press the hold the MENU button for

1 second or longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [File Move].

Press the OK or 9 button.

Show files in the current folder in a list.

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

Rearranging files

Press the OK button.

The cursor will flash to confirm that the file

can be moved.

Rearranging files (File Move)

Rearranging files

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

Press the OK button.

The file will be moved. 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.

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 (☞ P93), alarm playback (☞ P65), 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. (☞ P122)

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

longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [Format].

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [Cancel] indicator flashes.

Press the + button to choose [Start].

Formatting the Recorder

Formatting the Recorder (Format)

Press the OK button.

After the [Data Will Be Cleared] message is

on for two seconds, [Cancel] will turn on.

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Formatting the Recorder

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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.

Press the + button again to choose [Start].

Press the OK button.

Formatting begins and an indicator flashes

on the display.

[Format Done] displays when formatting ends.

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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

the MENU button for 1 second or

longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

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Note

• If you set it to Audio Class, it will not be recognized as a removable disk on a computer.

Press the + or – button to choose [USB Class].

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [USB Class] setup process begins.

Press the + or – button to choose [Audio Class].

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.

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.

Changing the USB Class

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 [5min.] [10min.], [30min.], [1hour], and [Off].

Changing Power Save

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

longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [Power Save].

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [Power Save] setup process begins.

Press the + or – button to choose between [5min.], [10min.], [30min.],

[1hour] 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.

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.

You can exit power save mode by pressing any button.

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 the MENU button for 1 second or

longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [Ext. Input].

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [Ext. Input] setup process begins.

Press the + or – button to choose between [Auto] and [Stereo].

If another manufacturer’s stereo external microphone is recognized as a monaural microphone and stereo recording becomes unavailable, choose [Stereo].

Changing External Input Setting

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.

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 (

☞

P32)

• Monaural external

microphone

• Stereo external microphone

Changing External Input Setting

• Remote-control stereo

microphone (☞ P24)

Stereo recording (PCM, ST XQ, ST HQ, ST SP)

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 (PCM, ST XQ, ST HQ, ST SP)

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.

☞

P32)

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Notes

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

• Whenever a stereo recording (PCM, ST XQ, ST HQ, ST SP) 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.

Viewing system information (System Info.)

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

While the recorder is stopped, press the

MENU button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [System Info.].

Press the OK or 9 button.

[Capacity] [Model Name] will appear. Every

time the + or – button is pressed, [Version] [Serial] and [Capacity] [Model Name] will appear alternately.

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

Viewing system information

Display and Sound Functions

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

button is pressed in the File Display screen.

LCD Display Information

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While in stop or playback mode

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

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.

Up to 64 characters can be displayed for each of artist name and song title.

Playback elapsed time / File length

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

LCD Display Information

Display in the monaural recording

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 the MENU button for 1 second or

longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [Backlight].

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [Backlight] setup process begins.

Press the + or – button to choose between [On] and [Off].

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

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.

Backlight

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

LED (LED)

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

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

longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [LED].

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [LED] setup process begins.

Press the + or – button to choose between [On] and [Off].

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

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.

LED

LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast)

Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels.

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

longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [Contrast].

LCD Contrast Adjustment

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [Contrast] setup process begins.

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

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

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.

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 the MENU button for 1 second or

longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [Voice Guide].

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [Voice Guide] setup process begins.

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

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.

For procedures for each setting, please see P94.

Guidance

Guidance (Voice Guide)

Guidance

[On/Off] setting

1 Press the + or – button to choose between [On]

and [Off].

[On]: Guidance will be provided. [Off]: Guidance will be canceled.

2 Press the OK button to exit [On/Off] selection.

[Speed]setting

1 Press the

[Speed5], [Speed4], [Speed3], [Speed2], and [Speed1].

2 Press the OK button to exit [Speed] selection.

[Volume] setting

1 Press the

[Volume5], [Volume4], [Volume3], [Volume2], and [Volume1].

2 Press the OK button to exit [Volume] selection.

+ or – button to choose from

Guidance (Voice Guide)

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.

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Notes

•

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 in the future.

• Set the starting tune/closing tune at the guidance [Volume] setting.

(☞ P122)

(☞ P81)

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

Guidance

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 the MENU button for 1 second or

longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)

Press the + or – button to choose [Beep].

System Sounds

Press the OK or 9 button.

The [Beep] setup process begins.

Press the + or – button to choose from [Volume3], [Volume2], [Volume1],

and [Off].

[Volume3]: Increase the volume of beeps.

[Volume2]: Return the volume of beeps to

normal.

[Volume1]: Decrease the volume of beeps. [Off]: Deactivate beeps.

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.

Menu Setting

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

the MENU button for 1 second or

longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P99) Menu items can be set during a recording or playback. (☞ P101)

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

Setup using a tab

1 Press the 0 button for each item to

move to a tab.

a Selected tab

Menu Setting Method

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.

Menu Setting Method

Press the OK or 9 button.

Moves to the setting of the selected item.

Press the + or – button to change the setting.

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.

Menu List

* is available for the DS-71 only.

Menu List

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