Olympus V741030BE000 User Manual

DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER

DS-2600

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 recording, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use.

Table of contents

1 Getting started

Main features ....................................4

Names of parts ..................................5

Recorder .............................................................5

Display ................................................................. 6

Inserting the battery ........................7

Charge the battery ...........................8

Charging directly via USB cable ................. 8

Charge using the docking station ............. 8

Using the lithium ion battery ...................... 9

Power supply from USB cable or AC

adapter ............................................10

Turn the power on ..........................11

Memory card ...................................11

Compatible memory cards ........................11

Inserting and ejecting a memory card ....12

Setting time and date

[Time & date] ...................................13

Changing the time and date .....................14

Operate the slide switch .................15

2 Basic operations

Recording ........................................16

New recording ................................................17

Overwrite recording .....................................18

Insert recording..............................................19

Recording monitor..........................20

Playback ..........................................21

Erasing .............................................23

Erasing files ......................................................23

Partially erasing a file ...................................23

3 Advanced operations

Selecting folders and files ..............25

Displaying file information ............25

Index marks .....................................26

How to use the menu ......................27

Menu items ......................................29

File menu .................................................29

Recording menu ....................................29

LCD/ Sound menu ................................30

Device menu ...........................................31

Formatting the memory card

[Format] ...........................................32

Table of contents

4 Managing files on your PC

DSS Player Software .......................34

Operating environment ..............................35

Using online help ..........................................35

Connecting to your PC ....................36

Connecting to your PC using the

USB cable ..........................................................36

Connecting to your PC using the

docking station ..............................................36

Disconnecting from your PC .....................37

5 Other information

Alarm message list ..........................38

Troubleshooting .............................39

Device care ......................................41

Accessories (optional) ....................41

information .....................................42

Safety precautions ..........................43

Specifications ..................................47

Indications used in this manual

NOTE

Describes precautions and operations that should be absolutely avoided in using the voice recorder.

TIP

Describes useful information and hints that will help you getting the most out of your voice recorder.

☞

Indicates reference pages describing details or related information.

This manual is the advanced version. Additionally, the basic version (Quick User Guide), which summarizes basic operation, is also included with this product.

Main features

Getting started

s Slide switch operation for ease of use

Main features

and fast response.

s Three recording modes are available

for selection: DSS, PCM, and MP3 (☞ P. 29).

s Two microphone modes are provided:

dictation and conference. Select the one that is the best match for your purpose or usage environment (☞ P.2 9).

s Lithium ion battery rechargeable via

USB cable.

s This recorder is compatible with USB

2.0, enabling fast data transfer to a computer.

s Five folders and up to 200 files per

folder, for a maximum of 1,000 recordings (☞ P.16 ).

s Large color LCD display. s Index mark function which is useful to

search particular points in the dictation files (☞ P. 26) .

5 6

7 8

Names of parts

Recorder

% ^

1 q (earphone) jack 2 Built-in 2

microphone (L)

3 Display 4 Programmable smart (F1,F2,F3)

buttons

5 + (volume) button

(rewind) button

6 7 – (volume) button 8 Built-in speaker 9 SD card slot 0 m (microphone) jack ! Built-in main microphone (R)

)

@ NEW button # LED indicator light $ Slide (s REC/ 4STOP/ `PLAY/

switch

% OK/MENU button

(fast forward) button

^ & k (erase) button * POWER (ON/OFF) switch ( Battery cover release button ) Battery cover

- Docking station connector = USB connector

(

REV)

Names of parts

1 1

Display

Names of parts

7 8

9 0

Display in the recording mode

1 Recording media indicator 2 Battery status indicator 3 Slide switch guide

[ ]: Recording indicator

]: Stop indicator

[

]: Playback indicator

[

]: Fast-rewind indicator

[

4 Current recording time 5 Recording level meter 6 File information area 7 Current playback time 8 File length

Display in the playback mode

Meanings of indicators

[ ]: Internal memory

]: SD card

[

]: SD card lock status

[

]: Batter y

[

]: Folder

[

]: File lock

[

] [ ] [ ], etc.: Recording mode

[

] [ ] [ ]: Microphone sensitivity

[

]: VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator)

[

Display in the device information

9 Current position 0 Playback position bar ! Device information area

Inserting the battery

This recorder uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus (Li-92B). Do not use any other type of bat tery.

1 Lightly press down on the battery cover

release button, then open the battery cover, as shown in the illustration below.

2 Insert the battery observing the correct

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

• Insert the battery by sliding in direction A while pushing down in direction B.

Battery indicator

The battery indicator on the display will decrease as the battery loses power.

(100-20% White) (19-1% Red) (0 %)

• When the battery indicator turns red, charge the batter y as soon as possible. When the battery is too weak, [ the display and the recorder will shut down.

NOTE

• Turn off the recorder before removing the battery. Removing the battery while the recorder is still in use may cause malfunctions, file corruption or file loss.

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

• After removing the battery, it may become necessar y to re-set the time and date if you leave the battery out of the recorder for more than 1minute or if you remove the bat tery right after loading it into the recorder.

] and [Battery low] will appear on

Inserting the battery

• The supplied battery is not fully charged. It is recommended to fully charge it before using the recorder for the first time or af ter the battery has been left unattended for a long time (☞ P.8 ).

Charge the battery

After loading the bat tery into the recorder, you can charge it by connecting the USB cable to the recorder.

Charging directly via USB cable

After loading the bat tery into the recorder, you

Charge the battery

can charge it by connecting the USB cable to the recorder.

Connect the USB cable to the recorder.

Charge using the docking station

The docking station and AC adapter are sold separately.

Charge using docking station and AC adapter

Fully charge the battery (approx. 2 hours)before use.

1 Connect the AC adapter to the docking

station.

2 Firmly press the recorder all the way

into the docking station as shown in the illustration.

CHARGE indicator light

• The CHARGE indicator light turns on when

charging starts, and turns off when charging is complete.

Charge using docking station and USB cable

Fully charge the battery (approx. 4 hours) before use. Verify that the recorder is in stop mode.

Connect the USB cable to the docking station.

Charge the battery

NOTE

• Charge the battery frequently during the first period of use. The bat tery will perform better after several charge/discharge cycles.

• Models of batteries which are different from the included one may not be charged.

• Charging the batter y via the USB cable connection may not be successful depending on the power capacity of the USB port in your PC. Use the AC adapter instead.

• Do not set or remove the recorder from the docking station while operating.

• Do not charge the recorder through a USB hub.

• Do not attach or remove the battery if the USB cable is connected.

Using the lithium ion battery

This recorder uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus (Li-92B). Do not use any other type of bat tery.

Cautions concerning the battery

Read the following instructions carefully when you use the battery.

Discharging:

Rechargeable batteries self-discharge while not in use. Charge it regularly before use.

Battery life:

Over time, the rechargeable battery may gradually wear down. When the operating time becomes shorter even if the rechargeable battery is fully charged under the specified condition, replace it with a new one.

Operating temperature:

Rechargeable batteries are chemical products. Battery efficiency may vary even when operating within the recommended temperature range. This is an inherent nature of these products.

Recommended temperature range of use: During operation:

0°C - 42°C/ 32° F - 107.6°F

Charging:

5°C - 35°C/ 41°F - 95°F Using the bat tery outside the above temperature range may result in declining efficiency and shorter battery life.

NOTE

• When disposing the batteries, always observe the local laws and regulations. Contact your local recycling center for proper disposal methods.

• If battery is not fully discharged, protect it against short-circuiting (e.g. by taping the contacts) before disposal.

For customers in Germany:

Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint Battery Disposal Association) in Germany to ensure environmentally friendly disposal.

Charge the battery

Power supply from USB cable or AC adapter

Use the AC adapter or USB cable when recording for extended period of time. The docking station and AC adapter are sold separately.

Use the US B cable

Power supply from USB cable or AC adapter

1 Verify that the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Connect the USB cable to the recorder.

Use the AC a dapter

Plug the AC adapter into a household power outlet and connec t the power plug to the recorder via the docking station. Always turn of f the recorder before you connect power.

Detecting abnormal voltage

If the recorder detects a DC power voltage outside the allowed voltage range (4.4-5.5V), then [Power s upply error Remove power plug] will appear on the display, and all operation will stop. The recorder will not be operable if abnormal voltage is detected. Use the AC adapter.

Turn the power on

Memory card

Move the POWER switch to ON position to activate the recorder.

POWER

OFF

The recorder has its own internal memory, and also supports standard SD/SDHC cards sold separately.

Compatible memory cards

The recorder supports memory card capacity from 4 GB up to 32 GB.

Memory cards compatibility

For a list of memory card compatible with the recorder, please visit the product homepage at the Olympus website applicable to your region or contact your Olympus reseller where you purchased the product.

NOTE

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

• Memory cards formatted (initialized) by another device, like a computer, may not be recognized. Be sure to format them with this recorder before use.

• The memory card has a service life. When reaching the end of its life, writing or erasing data on the memory card will be disabled. In this case, replace the memory card.

• If you use a PC card adapter compatible with the memory card to save or delete some data on the memory card, the maximum recording time on the memor y card may be decreased. To recover the original recording time, initialize/format the memory card in the recorder.

Turn the power on/Memory card

Memory card

Inserting and ejecting a memory card

Inser ting a mem ory card

Insert the memory card fully into the card

Memory card

slot with the card facing the direction shown in the illustration below, until it clicks into place.

• Insert the memory card keeping it straight.

Memory card recognition

After inserting memory card, the message [SD card selected] will flash on the display while

the recorder recognizes the memory card.

Ejec ting a memo ry card

Push the memory card inward to unlock it and let it come out of the slot.

• Hold the memory card straight and pull it out.

NOTE

• Inserting the memory card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the memory card to jam.

• If the memory card is not inserted all the way into the slot, data may not be writte n properly.

• When an unformatted memory card is inserted into the card slot, the recorder will automatically display the format menu options (☞ P. 32 ).

• Use only memory cards formatted with the recorder (☞ P.3 2) .

• Never remove the memor y card while the recorder is operating, as this may damage the data.

• After pushing the memory card inward to eject it, releasing your finger too quickly may cause the memory card to be ejected unexpectedly.

• The recorder may not properly recognize the memory card even when that memor y card is compatible with it.

• The processing per formance reduces in a memory card when you repeat writing and deleting. In this case, format the memory card (☞ P. 32) .

Setting time and date [Time & date]

If you set the time and date beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management.

When you use the recorder for the first time after purchasing it, or when the battery has been inserted without the device being used for a long time, the [Set t ime & date] will appear.

F1, F2, F3 button

OK/MENU button +, − button

9, 0

button

1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select

the item to set.

Selec t the item from the “hour”, “ minute”, “month”, “day” and “ye ar” with a flashing point.

2 Press the + or − button to set.

You can selec t between 12 and 24 hour displa y by pressin g the F2 (24H) button w hile setting th e hour and mi nute.

• You can select the order of the “Month”, “Day” and “Year ” by pressing the F2 (M/D/Y) button while setting them.

3 Press the OK/MENU button to complete

the setting.

• The clock will star t from the set date and time. Press the OK/MENU button according to the time signal.

TIP

• Moving the slide switch to a position other than

STOP (4) while setting the time and date will cancel the time and date setting. The recorder will return to the previous time and date.

Setting time and date [Time & date]

Changing the time and date

If the current time and date is not correct, set it using the procedure below.

1 When the file display screen appears,

Setting time and date [Time & date]

press the OK/MENU button while the voice recorder is in stop mode.

2 Press the + or − button to select [Device

menu] tab.

3 Press the OK/MENU or 9 button.

4 Press the + or − button to select

[Time & date].

[Device menu] tab

• You can change the menu display by moving the settings tab cursor.

5 Press the OK/MENU button.

• The following steps are the same as Step 1

through Step 3 of “Setting time and date

[Time & date]” (☞ P.13) .

6 Press the F3 (EXIT) button to exit the

menu screen.

Operate the slide switch

Slide the slide switch on the side of the recorder up or down to perform the recording, stop, playback, and fast-rewind operations. You can determine the current position at a glance even from the front because the slide switch works in conjunction with the slide switch guide on the screen.

POWER

OFF

Slide switch

Recording

Stop

Playback

Fast-rewind

Operate the slide switch

The place indicated large in the slide switch guide is the current slide switch position.

The figure shows the stop position.

Recording

Basic operations

By default, the recorder has five folders, [A], [B], [C], [D], [E]. These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording. Up to 200 messages can be recorded per folder.

Record function

Recording

Before starting recording over a previously recorded file, the RECORD function can be set to the following:

• Append: Attaches the new recording to the end

of the previously recorded file (☞ P.17).

• Overwrite (default): Overwrites and deletes part

of the previously recorded file starting from the chosen position (☞ P.18) .

• Insert: The recorded file will be inserted in the

middle of the previously recorded file, starting from the chosen recording position. The original file will be kept (☞ P.1 9).

By default, the RECORD function is configured to record using the overwrite option. Recording will start from the current position of the existing file.

NOTE

• Append recording, overwrite recording, and insert recording are not available for MP3 files.

Recording related settings

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

• Recording monitor (☞ P.2 0).

• Microphone mode [Mic mode] (☞ P.2 9).

• Microphone sensitivity [Mic sense] (☞ P.29).

• Recording modes [Rec mode] (☞ P. 29 ).

• Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator

[VC VA] (☞ P.2 9).

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