Sony DS-2 User Manual

DIGITAL VOICE

RECORDER

DS-2

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

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Thank you for purchasing an Olympus

Please read these instructions for information

about using the product correctly and safely.

Keep the instructions handy for future reference.

recommend that you test the record function

Digital Voice Recorder.

To ensure successful recordings, we

and volume before use.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ...................................... 2

Safe and Proper Usage ............................. 4

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

1 Getting Started

Main Features ............................................ 6

Identification of Parts ................................. 9

Inserting Batteries ................................... 11

Hold..........................................................12

Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) ............ 13

2 Menu Setting

Menu List ................................................. 15

3 About Recording

Recording ................................................ 17

Recording Modes (REC MODE) ............. 19

Using the Variable Control

Voice Actuator (VCVA) ...................... 20

Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE) ..... 22

4 About Playback

Playing ..................................................... 23

Repeat Playback ..................................... 28

Noise Cancel Function ............................ 30

5 Other functions

Erasing ..................................................... 31

Index Marks ............................................. 35

LCD Display Information ......................... 37

Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT)....... 39

6 Preparation Before Using

DSS Player

Using DSS Player Software .................... 41

Operating Environment ........................... 42

Installing Software ................................... 43

Using Online Help ...................................46

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Connecting to Your PC ............................ 47

Running DSS Player ...............................52

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7 DSS Player Expanded

Functions

Upgrade Function .................................... 54

8 Other Practical Use Methods

Using as External Memory

of the Computer ................................ 56

9 Other Information

Alarm Message List .................................57

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

Accessories (optional) .............................61

Specifications .......................................... 62

Technical Assistance and Support .......... 63

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Safe and Proper 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.

Using the Online
Manual

When you install the DSS Player on your PC
from the CD-ROM, you can use an online
expanded version of this instruction manual,
allowing you to learn more about the digital
voice recorder.
If the DSS Player is installed, click on the [Start]
button, select [All Programs], then [ OLYMPUS
DSS Player], then click on [DS-2 ONLINE
INSTRUCTIONS]. You can read more about the
items listed below.

Power Supply .............................................. 12

Menu Setting Method .................................. 16

Recording from External Microphone

or Other Devices ................................... 26

Timer Recording (TIMER REC) .................. 28

Listening While Audio is Recorded

(Recording Monitor) .............................. 32

Changing the Playback Speed

(PLAY SPEED) ..................................... 39

Continuous Playback (ALL PLAY) .............. 41

Auto Backspace Review

(BACK SPACE)..................................... 44

Skip Interval Setting (SKIP SPACE) ........... 45

Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) ............ 48

Locking Files (LOCK) .................................. 55

LCD Contrast Adjustment

(CONTRAST) ........................................ 58

Backlight (BACKLIGHT) .............................. 59

System Sounds (BEEP) .............................. 60

Assigning Folder Names

(FOLDER NAME) ................................. 61

Assigning File Comments

(COMMENT) ......................................... 64

Moving Files Across Folders ....................... 65

Uninstalling Software .................................. 75

Window Names (DSS Player) ..................... 85

Download Voice Files

from the Recorder ................................. 86

Play a Voice File .......................................... 88

Upload Voice Files to the Recorder ............ 89

Send Voice Files with E-mail....................... 91

Changing User ID ........................................ 91

Changing a Folder Name ............................ 92

Editing File Comments ................................ 92

Editing a Template ....................................... 93

USB Microphone/USB Speaker .................. 94

Using Voice Recognition Software.............. 98

Joining Files............................................... 106

Splitting Files ............................................. 108

Menu Setting of this Recorder ................... 110

Changing the USB Class

(USB CLASS) ...................................... 111

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General Precautions

● Do not leave the recorder in hot,
humid locations such as inside a
closed automobile under direct
sunlight or on the beach in the
summer.

● Do not store the recorder in places
exposed to excessive moisture or
dust.

● Do not use organic solvents such as
alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean
the unit.

● Do not place the recorder on top of
or near electric appliances such as
TVs or refrigerators.

● Avoid recording or playing back near
cellular phones or other wireless
equipment, as they may cause
interference and noise. If you
experience noise, move to another
place, or move the recorder further
away from such equipment.

● Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause
irreparable damage.

● Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.

● Do not disassemble, repair or modify

the unit yourself.

● Do not operate the unit while
operating a vehicle (such as a
bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart).

● Keep the unit out of the reach of
children.

<Warning regarding data loss>
Recorded content in memory may be

destroyed or erased by operating
mistakes, unit malfunction, or during
repair work.
It is recommended to back up and save
important content to other media such as
a computer hard disk.

Batteries

Warning

• Batteries should never be exposed to
flame, heated, short-circuited or
disassembled.

• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline,
lithium or any other non-rechargeable
batteries.

• Never use any battery with a torn or
cracked outer cover.

• Keep batteries out of the reach of
children.

• If you notice anything unusual when
using this product such as abnormal
noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:

1 remove the batteries immediately

while being careful not to burn
yourself, and;

2 call your dealer or local Olympus

representative for service.

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1 Getting Started

Main Features

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Main Features

This product is equipped with the following
features.

● Connect the cradle and the USB

connection cable to this recorder, and high
speed data transfer to a computer can be
performed. (☞ P.47)

● This recorder can also be utilized as

external memory of a computer. (☞ P.56)

• By connecting the computer with the USB,

pictures, text data, etc. can be saved, and
utilized to carry data.

● It has a large backlight full-dot display

(LCD display screen).

• The screen displays information about

recorded voice files and easily understood
operational messages.

● The recorder stores highly compressed

DSS and WMA format voice messages in
internal flash memory.*

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● By using the built-in stereo microphone, 2

types of stereo recording modes, which
are Stereo HQ (stereo high quality sound
recording) and Stereo SP (stereo standard
recording) and 3 types of monaural
recording modes, which are HQ (high
quality sound recording), SP (standard
recording), and LP (long-term recording)
can be selected.*1(☞ P.19)

Recording time

STEREO HQ mode : 1 hours 5 minutes
STEREO SP mode : 2 hours 10 minutes
HQ mode : 4 hours 20 minutes
SP mode : 10 hours 25 minutes
LP mode : 22 hours 20 minutes

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

● You may assign your own names to

folders.

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● The five folders can hold 199 files each,

for the maximum of 995 recordings.
(☞ P.17)

● It has a built-in Variable Control Voice

Actuator (VCVA) function. (☞ P.20)

● A timer recording function is built-in, which

can record at a set time.

● You can input file comments.*

• You can add comments of up to 100 characters

to each recorded file.

• This recorder has 10 pre-set comment

templates.

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● The recorder has a Noise Cancel Function.*

(☞ P.30)

• Ruwisch & Kollegen GmbH Noise Suppression

Technology reduces noise in files and enables
clear sound playback.

● Recorded files may be moved from one

folder to another.

● You can insert or delete index marks. *

(☞ P.35)

• If you insert index marks during recording or

playback, you will later be able to quickly find
the recording you want to hear.

● The playback speed can be controlled as

preferred.

● Fast forward and rewind are possible at a

set interval.

● Comes with DSS Player software. (☞ P.41)

• 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.

● The “DSS Player” can be upgraded to a

“DSS Player Plus”, which is equipped with

a enhanced functionality (Option). (☞ P.54)

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• If a commercial voice recognition software is

utilized, the recorded voice file can be converted
to characters automatically.*

• 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.

The “DSS Player” can be upgraded

Plus

to “DSS Player Plus”, which is
equipped with enhanced functionality
(paid option). (☞P.54)

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Main Features

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Main Features

*1: DSS format in SP and LP mode recording, and

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WMA format in stereo HQ and stereo SP and
HQ mode recording.

Main Features

*2: For WMA files, these functions are only

available for files recorded with this recorder
or the IC recorders from Olympus.

*3: In a quiet environment, it is necessary to set

this recorder to stereo HQ, stereo SP, HQ mode
or SP mode, and that the person whose voice
is registered in the speech recognition software
speak with the constant tone of voice when
recording.

The voice file recorded under the following
conditions is not suitable for character
conversion, since the software may have
difficulty in recognizing the voice.

— Meetings, discussions where voices of more

than one person can be recorded

— Conferences, lectures where the

surrounding noise can be recorded

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

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

Apple, Macintosh, iMac, Mac, and PowerMac are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.

Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.

CORTOLOGIC is a registered trademark of
Ruwisch & Kollegen GmbH.

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

ScanSoft and Dragon NaturallySpeaking are the
trademarkes or registerd trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc

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Identification of Parts

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@

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1 MIC (Microphone) jack
2 Built-in stereo microphone
3 INDEX/2 button
4 DISPLAY/MENU/SET button
5 FOLDER/REPEAT/3 button
6 ERASE button
7 VOL (+) button
8 VOL (–) button
9 FF (Fast Forward) button
0 PLAY button
! REW (Rewind) button

2

3
4
5
6

7
8

-

@ STOP button
# REC (Record) button
$ Display (LCD panel)
% Record/Play indicator lamp
^ Built-in speaker
& HOLD switch
* EAR (Earphone) jack
( Strap Hole
) Battery cover

- Cradle attachment point/PC (USB)

terminal

(

)

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Identification of Parts

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^

&

*

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Identification of Parts

Display (LCD Panel)

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Identification of Parts

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1
2
3
4

1 Battery indicator
2 VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator)

indicator

3 Timer recording display
4 Alarm indicator
5 Microphone sensitivity display
6 Stereo display
7 Record mode indicator
8 Current file number
9 Total number of recorded files in the folder
0 Erase lock indicator
! Repeat play indicator
@ Character Information display

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9
0
!

@

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Inserting Batteries

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

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1

Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the
correct polarity.

2

Close the battery cover completely.

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2

Replacing batteries

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

➜ ➜ ➜

When appears on the display, replace the batteries as

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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.

• Be sure to replace both batteries at the same time.

• Never mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types and/or brands.

• If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace dead batteries, you may have to reset the time when you load

fresh batteries (☞ P.13).

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

soon as possible.
When the batteries are too weak, the recorder shuts down
and “BATTERY LOW” appears on the display. AAA alkaline
batteries are recommended.

An optional Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery from Olympus
can be used for the recorder (☞ P.61).

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Inserting Batteries

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Hold

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Hold

If you set the recorder to HOLD status by sliding the
HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow, the current
conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and switches
except the HOLD switch will be disabled. This feature is
useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or
pocket.

Remember to reset the HOLD switch when
using the recorder.

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Notes

• The display will flash if the switch is moved to hold in the stop status. At this time, if any button is pressed
the clock display will flash for about 2 seconds, but will not operate.

• If the switch is moved to hold during playback (or recording), the playback (recording) status will stay and
cannot be operated.
(When playback has ended and the recording has ended due the remaining memory being used up, it will
be in the stop state.)

• The alarm will sound at the scheduled time even if the recorder is set to hold. The recorder begins to play
the file associated with the alarm when you press any button.

• Recording will start when the set time of the timer recording comes even while in hold.

Setting the HOLD switch to the HOLD position.

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Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE)

If you have set the time and date, information as to when an audio file is recorded is stored
automatically with that file. The time and date should be set to ease file management tasks.
Also, it is required when performing timer recording and alarm playback.

The hour indicator will flash automatically when you load batteries before using the
recorder for the first time, or after the recorder hasn’t been used for a long time.
Proceed from step 1.

Set the hour.

1 Press the 3 button or 2 button to set

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the hour.

2 Press the MENU/SET button to accept

MENU/SET

button

(Accepts a choice

and moves on to

the next item)

PLAY button

(Switching the

data displayed.)

STOP button

(Exits the menu)

2 button

(Alters a choice)

3 button

(Alters a choice)

the hour.

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

Example: 5:45 P.M.

Set the minute.

1 Press the 3 button or 2 button to set

2

the minute.

2 Press the MENU/SET button to accept

the minute.

Set the year.

1 Press the 3 button or 2 button to set

3

the year.

2 Press the MENU/SET button to accept

the year.

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

5:45 PM ←→ 17:45

(Initial setting)

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Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE)

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Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE)

Example: January 14, 2005

1

Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE)

1M 14D 2005Y
(Initial setting)

↓

14D 1M 2005Y

↓

2005Y 1M 14D

Set the month.

1 Press the 3 button or 2 button to set

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the month.

2 Press the MENU/SET button to accept

the month.

Set the date.

1 Press the 3 button or 2 button to set

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the date.

2 Press the MENU/SET button to accept

the date.

Changing the Time/Date

2

1

Press the STOP button to close the
menu.

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When the date is confirmed, the recorder’s
clock will start to move. Set the time
according to the time signal and press the
MENU/SET button.

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Note

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

Press the 3 or 2 button in the sub
menu screen, and select the

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“TIME&DATE”.

See ☞ P.16 regarding the sub menu.

Press the MENU/SET button.

Time/Date screen appears. The hour

2

indicator flashes, indicating the start of the
Time/Date setup process.

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Follow the same steps starting at step 1 in “Setting Time/Date”
(☞ P.13).

2 Menu Setting

Menu List

Main Menu

Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1secomd or longer.

P.19

P.22

Playback Speed Setting Screen

Press and hold the MENU/SET
button for 1 second or longer.

Press the 3 or 2 button.

Switches to the sub menu.

P.16

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Notes

• If you press the STOP button or the REC button, during a menu setup operation, the recorder will stop and
apply the items that were set to that point. The set contents of the timer recording will be set, and goes to OFF.

• The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected
item is not applied.

P.20

Press the MENU/SET button.

Initial setting

2

Menu List

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Menu List

Sub Menu

Switches to the main menu.

2

Menu List

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Notes

• If you press the STOP button or the REC button, during a sub menu setup operation, the recorder will stop
and apply the items that were set to that point.

• The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a sub menu setup operation, when a
selected item is not applied.

P.15

Time/Date setting.
In order of hour, minute, year, month and day.

P.13

LCD contrast adjustment

Folder naming.

Assigning file comments.

P.39

Press the 3 or 2 button.

Press the MENU/SET button.

Initial setting

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3 About Recording

Recording

The recorder provides five folders, A, B, C, D and E, and each message recorded in a
folder is saved as a Digital Speech Standard (DSS) file or a Windows Media Audio (WMA) file.
These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example,
Folder A might be used to store private information, while Folder B might be dedicated to
holding business information. Up to 199 messages can be recorded per folder.
Stereo recording is possible, only when set to stereo HQ and stereo SP mode.

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Recording

2

3

Built-in stereo
microphone

1

Press the FOLDER button to
choose a folder.

1

The folder name is displayed.

a Total number of recorded files in the

folder

b Current file number
c Current folder

Press the REC button to start
recording.

2

The record/play indicator lamp glows red.
Turn the built-in stereo microphone in the
direction to be recorded. The display
changes depending on the recording
mode (☞ P.19).

d Current recording mode
e Recording time
f Remaining recording time

Press the STOP button to stop
recording.

3

Display in the
stereo recording
mode

Display in the
monaural
recording

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Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

Notes

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

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

•“MEMORY FULL” or “FOLDER FULL” will be

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displayed when the memory or folder capacity is

Recording

full. Delete any unnecessary files before
recording any further (☞ P.31) or transfer voice
files to your computer using DSS Player
Software.

• DSS format in SP and LP mode recording, and
WMA format in stereo HQ and stereo SP and
HQ mode recording.

• While recording, pressing the PLAY button stops
recording and plays back the current file.

Recording functions

Pause

Press the REC button while recording.

“REC PAUSE” will flash on the display.

➥

• The recorder will time out after 2 hours when left
in “REC PAUSE”.

Resume Recording

Press the REC button again.

Recording will resume at the point of

➥

interruption.

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Recording Modes (REC MODE)

The recording mode can be chosen from Stereo HQ (stereo high quality sound recording) and
Stereo SP (stereo standard recording), HQ (high quality sound recording), SP (standard
recording), and LP (long-term recording).

Press and hold the MENU/SET
button for 1 second or longer.

1

“REC MODE” will be displayed on the
screen (☞ P.15).

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Recording Modes (REC MODE)

1,2,4

5

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Note

When a meeting and lecture is to be recorded clearly, set other than LP mode to record.

Press the MENU/SET button.

3

The recording mode setup process

2

begins.

Press the 3 or 2 button to
choose from “STEREO HQ”,

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“STEREO SP”, “HQ”, “SP” and
“LP”.

Press the MENU/SET button to
complete the setup screen.

4

Press the STOP button to close
the main menu.

5

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Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the
built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when
the volume drops below the threshold level.
The VCVA feature extend recording time and conserve memory by turning off recording during
silent periods. This helps make the playback, with no lulls or dead space, more efficient and
convenient.

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Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

1,3,5

2,4

Press and hold the MENU/SET
button for 1 second or longer.

1

The main menu opens (☞ P.15).

Press the 3 or 2 button to choose
“VCVA”.

2

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Press the MENU/SET button.

The VCVA setup process begins.

3

Press the 3 or 2 button to choose
between “ON” and “OFF”.

4

ON: Will start recording in VCVA

mode.

OFF: Will resume recording in normal

mode.

Press the MENU/SET button to
complete the setup screen.

5

Press the STOP button to close
the main menu.

6

When “ON” is selected, a VCVA
indication will be displayed on the
screen.

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Press the REC button to start
recording.

7

When the sound volume is lower than
the preset threshold sound level,
recording automatically stops after 1
sec approximately, and “STANDBY”

7

flashes on the display. The record/play
indicator lamp glows when recording
starts and flashes when recording
pauses.

Adjust the start/stop actuation level

Press the FF or REW button to
adjust the pause sound level during
recording.

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.

a Level meter (varies according to the

sound volume being recorded)

b 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 (☞ P.22).

• If the starting level is not adjusted within 5 seconds, the display will return to the previous.

• 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.

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Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

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Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE)

Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs.

Press and hold the MENU/SET
button for 1 second or longer.

1

The main menu opens (☞ P.15).

3

Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE)

1,3,5

Press the 3 or 2 button to choose
“MIC SENSE”.

2

2,4

6

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Note

When the speakers voice is to be recorded clearly, set to dictation mode and move the built-in stereo
microphone close to the speaker’s mouth (5 to 10 cm) and record.

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Press the MENU/SET button.

The microphone sensitivity setup

3

process begins.

Press the 3 or 2 button to choose
between “CONFERENCE” and

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“DICTATION”.

CONFERENCE:

High-sensitivity mode that

records sounds in all directions.

DICTATION:

Low-sensitivity mode suited for
dictation.

Press the MENU/SET button to
complete the setup screen.

5

Press the STOP button to close
the main menu.

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4 About Playback

Playing

3
2

5
1

4

Press the FOLDER button to
choose folder.

1

Press the FF or REW button to
choose the file that you want to

2

play.

If you keep pressing the FF or REW
button in stop mode, the recorder
continuously skips to the beginnings of
files.

Press the PLAY button to start
playback.

3

The record/play indicator lamp glows
green.

a Current playback time
b Total recording time of the file being

played

Press the VOL (+) or VOL (–)
button to select the proper

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sound volume.

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

Press the STOP button at any
point you want to stop the

5

playback.

Resume playback by pressing PLAY
button again.

4

Playing

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Playing

Save Function of the Playback End Position

When the STOP button is pressed during playback and it stops in the middle
of the file, the stop position is memorized automatically. Even when it moves
to other files with the FF or REW button, playback can be resumed from the
place which was interrupted previously and returns to the memorized stop
position easily with the FF or REW button. When it returns to the stop position
with the FF or the REW button, “PREVIOUS STOP POINT” will be displayed
in the display.
And the file playback and stopping changes the end position and memorize
the stop position as new end position.

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Playing

File A Head
Position

File A File B File C

File B Head
Position

▲

Cuing

is

possible

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Note

The playback ending position will be canceled, if recording, PC connection, changing folders, file deletion
and battery removal are executed.

End Position

File C Head
Position

▲▲

Cuing

is

possible

▲

Cuing

is

possible

Cuing

is

possible

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Playback
functions

Fast
Playback
Slow
Playback

Cue
(CUE)

Review

Skipping to
beginning

4

of a file*

Fast
forward*
rewind*6 *
within a set
time

Operation

Press the PLAY button once while playing a file.*

➥ The recorder plays at a set speed. The playback speed can be

set from 0.5 to 2 times.

Hold the FF button while playing a file.*

2

➥ The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file. Continue

pressing the FF button to proceed with the cue from the
beginning of the next file.*

3

Hold the REW button while playing a file.*
➥ The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file.

Continue pressing the REW button to proceed with the review
from the end of the previous file.*

3

Press the FF button during playback, fast playback, or slow
playback.
➥ The next file is cued and playback starts at the original speed.*

Press the REW button during playback, fast playback, or slow
playback.
➥ The file being played is cued and playback starts at the original

speed.*

5

Press the REW button 2 times during playback, for fast playback or
slow playback.
➥ The previous file is cued, and playback starts at the original

speed.*

5

Press the FF button during playback, fast playback, or slow

6

playback.

7

➥ The file during playback fast forwards for the set time, and

playback starts at the original speed.*

Press the REW button during playback, fast playback, or slow
playback.
➥ The file during playback rewinds for the set time, and playback

starts at the original speed.*8 *

9

1

2

8

How to Cancel

Press the PLAY
button.
➥ Playback

returns to
normal rate.

Release the FF
button.
➥ Replays at the

original speed.

Release the REW
button.
➥ Replays at the

original speed.

5

4

Playing

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Playing

1 The above-mentioned playback functions and the insertion of index mark(☞ P.35) are also enabled

*

during fast/slow playback as well as normal playback.

2 When pressing the FF or REW button continuously while stopped, the cue of the file start position and

*

previous file end position(☞ P.24) will be executed continuously (skip/reverse skip).

3

When the index mark is shown in the middle of a file, it will stop temporarily in the position of the index mark.

*

4

When the skip interval is set to file skip in the menu setting. It is set to file skip in the initial setting.

*

5 When the index mark is shown in the middle of a file, playback starts at the position of the index mark.

*

6 When the skip interval is set at other than file skip in the menu setting.

*

7 When playback was set to “OFF” previously in the menu setting.

*

8

When the index mark is shown before the set time the playback will start in the position of the index mark.

*

4

9 If both of the skip interval and the previous playback are set, the time setting for previous playback

*

Playing

overrides the time setting for skip interval.

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Notes

• When the noise cancel function (☞ P.30) is set to “LOW” or “HIGH”, the playback speed cannot be set.

• When the previous playback is set, the FF button is disabled and will not skip to the cue of the file start

position or the index mark position.

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Last File End

When the following operation is executed and it reaches to the end of the
last file during playback, “END” will be displayed and flashing for 5 seconds
in the display.

• Press the FF button (skip)

• Press the FF button continuously (CUE)

• Playback last file

Operating the FF or REW button while “END” is displayed and flashing, the following operation
can be executed.

Operation

Press the REW button continuously.

➥ Continuously rewind (REVIEW) from the last file end (☞ P.25).
Set other than file skip in the skip interval or, press the REW button when the previous playback is set to

ON.
➥ The nearest of the set time interval or index mark, or only the return time of the previous playback,

will start the playback in reverse skip.

Set the file skip in the skip interval or, press the REW button when the previous playback is set to OFF.
➥ The playback will start in reverse skip; either at the nearest last file start position or the index mark.

Press the FF button.
➥ Skips to the starting position of the head file, and stops.

Press the FF button continuously.
➥ It skips continuously from the starting position of the head file, and it will stop if the FF button is

released.

Note

After “END” is displayed for 5 seconds and flashing, it returns to the start position of the last file and stop.

4

Playing

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Repeat Playback

This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played. If the continuous
playback function is used together, two or more files can be repeatedly replayed as long as
they are in the same folder.

Choose the file for Repeat
Playback, and press the PLAY

1

button.

File playback begins.

4

Repeat Playback

2

1

Press the REPEAT button
briefly at the point you want to

2

start Repeat Playback.

“REPEAT END?” flashes until you
designate the end point.
Even while “REPEAT END?” is
flashing, changing the playback
speed, fast forward, rewind and cue
(☞P.25) can be executed the same
as during normal playback, and it can
be advanced quickly to the end
position. Also, when it reaches to the
end of the file, which will become the
end position, then repeat playback
will start.

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Press the REPEAT button briefly
again at the position you want

3

Repeat Playback to end.

The recorder repeatedly plays back the
section between the start and the end
positions until you cancel Repeat
Playback.
If continuous playback is set to ON,

3

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Note

To use this function, briefly press the REPEAT button. If you hold it 1 second or longer, the Moving Files
screen appears.

the end position can be set to the
extent of the last file in the folder.
The playback speed, index mark
insertion/removal, and noise cancellation
can be set during continuous playback
as well as normal playback.

Cancel the continuous playback
function.

4

• Pressing the REPEAT button briefly
will return to the normal playback.

• Pressing the STOP button will cancel
the continuous playback function and
stop the playback.

4

Repeat Playback

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Noise Cancel Function

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 its played back for better sound
quality.

Press and hold the MENU/SET
button for 1 second or longer

1

while the file is playing.

Displays currently set Noise Cancel
level.

4

Noise Cancel Function

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Notes

• If you set it to “LOW” or “HIGH”, the display flashes the Noise Cancel level for about 5 seconds when a file
is played back.

• 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 (☞ P.25).

• If the noise cancel is set to the file recorded in Stereo HQ or Stereo SP mode, it will be played back in

monaural.

1,2

Press the MENU/SET button
again to choose a noise cancel

2

level.

The levels switch in the following
rotation, “OFF” “LOW” “HIGH”.

If the Noise Cancel level is set to “LOW”
or “HIGH”, the level setting is displayed
for 5 seconds when a file is played back.

To change the Noise Cancel level setting,
press the MENU/SET button while the
level setting is displayed.

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5 Other functions

Erasing

Erasing One File at a Time

A selected file can be erased from a folder.

Press the FOLDER button to
choose a folder.

1

Press the FF or REW button to
choose the file you want to erase.

2

a File to be erased

1,4
3

2

Press the ERASE button.

“CANCEL” is flashing.

3

Press the 3 button to choose the
“START”.

4

“START” is flashing. When the 2 button
is pressed, it will return to the flashing
display of “CANCEL”.

5

Erasing

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Erasing

Press the MENU/SET button
while “START” flashing.

5

The display changes to “FILE ERASE!”
and erasing will start.

5

“ERASE DONE” is displayed when the file
is erased. File numbers will be reassigned
automatically.

5

Erasing

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Notes

• An erased file cannot be restored.

• The file set to erase lock will not be erased.

• If operation is not executed for 8 seconds during the setting, it will return to the stop status.

• Completion of erasing may take 10 seconds. Never do anything during this period because data may be

corrupted. Removing or setting batteries is not permissible, whether or not the batteries are set in the
recorder.

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Erase All Files from a Folder

All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files.

Press the FOLDER button to
choose the folder you want to

1

erase all files.

a Folder from which to erase files

1,3
2

Press the ERASE button for 3
seconds or longer.

2

“CANCEL” is flashing.

Press the 3 button to choose the
“START”.

3

“START” is flashing. When the 2 button
is pressed, it will return to the flashing
display of “CANCEL”.

5

Erasing

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Erasing

Press the MENU/SET button
while “START” flashing.

4

The display changes to “ALL ERASE!”
and erasing will start.

4

“ERASE DONE” is displayed when the files
are erased. Locked files are reassigned file
numbers in ascending order.

5

Erasing

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Notes

• An erased file cannot be restored.

• The file set to erase lock will not be erased.

• If operation is not executed for 8 seconds during the setting, it will return to the stop status.

• Completion of erasing may take 10 seconds. Never do anything during this period because data may be

corrupted. Battery removal setting/removal are not permissible, whether or not the battery is set in the
recorder.

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Index Marks

Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide and quick and easy
way of keeping track of important sections in the file.

Setting an Index Mark

Press the INDEX button during
recording or playback to set an

1

1

index mark.

An index number appears on the
display.

2

4

Locating an Index Mark

Hold the FF or REW button
while playing a file.

2

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

Clearing an Index Mark

Locate the index mark you
want to clear.

3

Press the ERASE button while
the index number appears for

4

approximately 2 seconds on
the display.

The index mark is erased.

5

Index Marks

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Erasing

Notes

• Up to 16 index marks can be set in a file. Attempting to set more index marks will cause “INDEX FULL” to
appear on the display.

• Index marks cannot be set or cleared in a locked file.

• In case of WMA files, index marks can only be placed in files recorded with Olympus recorders.

• If the REW button is pressed in the set status of “1 SEC SKIP” or “2 SEC SKIP” in the previous playback,

it will reverse skip for only the set time.

5

Index Marks

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LCD Display Information

The LCD screen on the recorder can display 6 different format of information by pressing the
DISPLAY button. This help review and confirm different recorder settings and file information.

Press the DISPLAY button.

The LCD display views will switch every time the DISPLAY

1

button is pressed.

While in stop or playback mode

When pressing Display, the recorder will cycle through 1 to

1

6. If there is no file, 5 and 6 will display alternately.

1 File length

Shows how long a file is.

{

6 Current time and date

Shows the current time and
date. (During playback, the
“TIME & DATE” or the
counter appears.)

5

LCD Display Information

2 Time stamp

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

3 Time stamp

Shows the time that the file
was recorded.

{

{

{

5 Memory remaining

Shows remaining recording
time.

{

4 File comment*

Shows comment added to

{

* If a comment contains many characters, it will

scroll horizontally to display the complete
comment.

a file. (If there is no
comment, “----” will appear.)

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LCD Display Information

While in record mode

Displays 1 and 2 alternately.

1

Recording level meter

Displays the audio input level
in graphics. The display of the
audio input level is different
depending on stereo recording

Display in the
stereo recording
mode

or monaural recording.

5

LCD Display Information

Display in the
monaural
recording

2

Remaining memory bars

Displays the remaining time
available for recording in bar
mode and count-down mode.

While recording in VCVA mode

Displays 1 and 2 alternately.

1

VCVA recording level
meter

Displays the audio input level
and start level in graphics.
(Displays in “Waiting” if it has

Display in the
stereo recording
mode

Display in the
monaural
recording

not reached to the VCVA start
level).
The display of the audio input
level is different depending on
stereo recording or monaural
recording.

2

Remaining memory bars

Displays the remaining time
available for recording in bar
mode and count-down mode.

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Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT)

If you format the recorder, all function settings will return to their defaults*.
All files** stored in the recorder will be deleted.
If you have important files that you want to save, connect the recorder to a computer and
transfer those files from the recorder to the computer before formatting the device.

* Date and time settings will not be cleared, so you won’t need to set them again.
** Locked files will also be deleted.

Press and hold the MENU/SET
button for 1 second or longer.

1

The main menu opens (☞ P.15).

1,3,
5,7

2,4
6

Press the 3 or 2 button to

◊

choose “

2

Press the MENU/SET button.

The sub menu opens (☞ P.16).

3

Press the 3 or 2 button to choose
“FORMAT”.

4

Press the MENU/SET button.

“CANCEL” is flashing.

5

Press the 3 button to choose
“START”.

6

“START” is flashing. When the 2 button
is pressed, it will return to the flashing
display of “CANCEL”.

SUB MENU”.

5

Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT)

Press the MENU/SET button.

After “DATA WILL BE CLEARED” turns

7

on for about 2 seconds, “CANCEL” will
flash.

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Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT)

Press the 3 button again to
choose “START”.

8

“START” is flashing. When the 2button
is pressed, it will return to the flashing
display of “CANCEL”.

9
8

5

Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT)

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Notes

• Never format the recorder from a PC.

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

• After formatting, the first file name is 0001.

• While formatting, do not remove the batteries. It may take 10 seconds or more for the erasing to end.

Press the MENU/SET button
again.

9

Formatting begins and an indicator
flashes on the display.

“FORMAT DONE” displays when formatting
ends.

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6 Preparation Before Using DSS Player

Using DSS Player Software

The DSS Player Software can be used to do the following:

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

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

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

utilized (☞P.54).

Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC

● When you are downloading a file from

the recorder or uploading a file to the
recorder, do not remove the USB cable
even if the screen is indicating you can.
Data is still being transferred while the
record/play indicator lamp is blinking.
When removing the USB cable, be sure
to follow the description in Online
Instructions. If the USB cable is removed
before the drive is stopped, data may
not be successfully transferred.

● On a PC, do not format the drive of the

recorder. Initialization is not successfully
achieved on a PC. For initialization,
follow the instructions in the menu
screen of the recorder (☞ P.16).

● Folder (directory) names displayed by

file management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows and
Finder attached to Mac OS are different
from the folder names settable with the
recorder or DSS player.

● If folders or files stored on the recorder
are moved or renamed by using a file
management tool such as Explorer or
Finder, the order of files may be
changed or files may become
unrecognizable.

● Data can be written or uploaded to the
recorder even though the attribute of
the recorder drive is shown as Read­only by the operating system of the PC.

● As the noise may cause adverse effects
on electronics devices nearby the
recorder, unplug the earphone when
you connect the recorder to a PC.

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Operating Environment

Basic Operating Environment of DSS Player

Windows

PC:
Operating

System:

CPU:

RAM:

6

Operating Environment

Hard drive
space:

Drive:

Sound card:

Browser:

Display:

USB port:
Audio I/O

terminals:
Others:

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IBM PC/AT compatible PC
Microsoft Windows Me/ 2000

Professional/XP
Professional,Home Edition

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

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

50MB or more

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

Creative Labs Sound Blaster
16 or 100% compatible
sound card

Microsoft Internet Explorer

4.01 SP2 or later
800 x 600 pixels or more, 256

colors or more
One free port
Earphone output or speakers

• The mouse or similar to a
pointing device.

• Environment where the
Internet can be utilized.

Macintosh

PC:

Operating
System:

RAM:

Hard drive
space:

Drive:

Display:

USB port:
Audio I/O

terminals:

Power Mac G3 233 MHz
class processor or faster

iMac/ iBook/ eMac/ Power
Mac/ PowerBook
(The computer must support
a standard USB port)
(If recording to a hard disk
directly with the WMA format,
please use in the range of
500MHz or more)

Mac OS 10.1/10.2/10.3

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

50MB or more

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

800 x 600 pixels or more, 256
colors or more

One free port
Earphone output or speakers

Installing Software

Before you connect the recorder to your PC and use it, you must first install the DSS player
software from the included Software CD.

Applications included with “DSS Player”

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

• Acrobat Reader is installed on your PC. It is required to view the accompanying manual in PDF format.

Be sure to confirm the following before installation:

• Exit all running applications.

• Eject the floppy disk if you are using one.

• If you are running Windows2000/XP or Mac OS X on the network, you need to log on as an Administrator.

Windows

Insert DSS Player into the CD­ROM drive.

1

The installation program will start
automatically. Once the program starts,
jump to step 4. If it does not, follow the
procedures in steps 2 and 3.

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

2

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

3

This is assuming the CD-ROM drive is D.

The installation Language
Selection dialog box opens.

4

Click the desired language to select it.

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Installing Software

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Installing Software

Installing DSS Player

Register user information.

Enter your name, company name and

5

serial number. For the serial number,
see the label attached to the CD-ROM
package provided with DSS Player.
When entered, click [Next]. When the
confirmation dialog appears, click
[Yes].

Confirm your acceptance of
the terms of the Licensing

6

Agreement.

You must accept the terms of the
Licensing Agreement to install DSS

6

Installing Software

Player. If you accept them, click [Yes].

Select where to install DSS
Player.

7

This lets you specify the folder in which
to install DSS Player. Click [Browse] to
find the desired installation folder. To
accept the default folder, click [Next].

Note

If the installation folder does not exist, a
confirmation dialog box opens to get your
permission to create a folder for this
purpose. Click [Yes].

Select a program menu folder.

You may change the program menu

8

folder to another one, such as [Start
Up]. To accept the default folder, click
[Next].

Authorizing the start of file
copying.

9

Confirm all “Current Settings”. To accept
them, click [Next].

Note

To change the program menu folder or
installation folder, click [Back].

Copy files.

Wait until DSS Player is installed on

10

your PC, then click [Finish].
The screen returns to the opening
screen automatically.

Installing the Device Driver

Connect the recorder to your
PC, referring to “Connecting to

11

Your PC” (☞ P.47).

When you connect the recorder to your
PC for the first time after installing DSS
Player, the recorder’s driver will be
installed automatically. If the driver is
installed properly, DSS Player will start
automatically.
(For details about operation for DSS
Player see pages from P.52)

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Macintosh

Insert DSS Player into the CD-ROM
drive.

1

Double-click CD icon.

Double-click the desired language to

2

select it.

Double-click the following icon.

3

Click [Continue] when the DSS
Player opening screen appears.

4

Confirm your acceptance of the
terms of the Licensing Agreement.

5

You must accept the terms of the
Licensing Agreement to install DSS
Player. If you accept them, click [Agree].

Select where to install DSS Player.

This lets you specify the folder in which

6

to install DSS Player. To accept the default
folder, click [Choose].
Installing DSS Player.

Completing setup.

Installation has finished. Click [Quit].

7

Register user information.

To use the DSS Player, it is necessary to

8

register the user information at the time
of initial startup.
Open the [DSS Player] folder created at
installation, and the user’s registration
screen will be displayed, if the is
double clicked. Please input your name,
company name, and serial number.
Please see the seal attached to the CD­ROM package included with the DSS
Player, for the serial number. After the
input has ended, click [OK] to complete
the registration.

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Installing Software

45

Using Online Help

To open Online Help, you have the following options.

(Windows)

• Click the [start] button, select [All Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player], then click [Help].

• While DSS Player is running, choose [Contents] from the [Help] menu.

• While DSS Player is running, press [F1] on the keyboard.

(Macintosh)

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

Search by Contents

Once the Online Help screen appears, click
the Contents tab.

1

Double-click the icon of the desired
topic heading.

2

6

The title of the topic is displayed.

Using Online Help

Double-click the icon of the desired topic.

An explanation of the topic is displayed.

3

Search by Key word

Once the Online Help screen appears, click
the Index tab.

1

Enter text.

Matching keywords are located automatically.

2

Choose a topic, then click [Display].

An explanation of the topic is displayed.

3

1
2

3

1
2

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3

Note

For more information on menus and operations, refer to Online Help. You will be able to use Online Help
after DSS Player is installed.

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Connecting to Your PC

Be sure to finish installing DSS Player before connecting the recorder.

Connecting to your PC using the USB
cable

Release the HOLD switch.

1

Connect the USB connection
cable to the USB port or the

2

USB hub of the PC.

Confirm that the recorder has
stopped, and connect the USB

3

cable to the connection port
on the bottom of the recorder.

Please connect the USB connection
cable mark to match the mark
of the recorder connection port.
“STORAGE REMOTE” is displayed
on recorder if the USB cable is
connected.

Windows

When the recorder is connected and “My Computer” is
opened, a removable disk drive is displayed. If “Add New
Hardware Wizard” appears, cancel the wizard by pressing
the [Cancel] button and then install DSS Player.

6

Connecting to Your PC

Macintosh

If the recorder is connected to Mac OS, an icon with a drive
name of “Untitled” appears.

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Connecting to Your PC

Notes

• When connecting this recorder with the PC and utilize DSS Player, in the menu setting of this recorder set
the USB class to the “MASS STORAGE” class. If connected by “AUDIO CLASS”, this recorder will not be
recognized as a removable disk drive.

• Be sure to use the attached dedicated cable for the USB connecting cable. If any other company’s cable
is used, it will be the cause trouble. Also, please do not connect this dedicated cable to any other company’s
product.

Disconnecting from Your PC

Windows

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

1

6

of the screen. Click [Safely

Connecting to Your PC

Remove Hardware].

It will read [Stop USB Disk-Drive] for
Windows Me. The drive letter will differ
depending on the PC being used.

Disconnect the USB cable.

1

2

Macintosh

Move the icon of the recorder's drive displayed on desktop to trash box by
drag and drop.

1

Disconnect the USB cable.

2

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Notes

• NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data will
be destroyed.

• When the recorder is connected to a PC, the power will be supplied from the USB cable.

• Refer to the user’s manual for your PC regarding the USB port or USB hub on your PC.

• Be sure that you connect the USB cable either directly to the USB port on your PC or the self-power (AC
adapter connection) USB hub.

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

• Release the HOLD switch.

6

Connecting to Your PC

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Connecting to Your PC

Connecting to your PC using the cradle

Place the recorder on the cradle

Connect the USB connection
cable to the USB port or the USB

1

hub of the PC.
Connect the USB connection

cable to the cradle.

2

Connect the mark of the USB
connection cable facing up to match the

mark of the cradle connection port.

6

Connecting to Your PC

PC I/F

Make sure that the recorder is in
the Stop mode, and place it in the

3

cradle.

“STORAGE REMOTE” is displayed on
recorder if the USB cable is connected.

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Remove the recorder from the cradle

Follow step 1 in “Disconnecting from Your PC” (☞ P.48).
To prevent damage or loss of the data, confirm that the

recording/playback indicator lamp of this recorder is not on,
and remove this recorder and USB connection cable from
the cradle.

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Notes

• When connecting this recorder with the computer and utilize DSS Player, in the menu setting of this
recorder set the USB class to the “MASS STORAGE” class. If connected by “AUDIO CLASS”, this recorder
will not be recognized as a removable disk drive.

• Be sure that you connect the USB cable either directly to the USB port on your PC or the self-power (AC
adapter connection) USB hub.

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Connecting to Your PC

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Running DSS Player

Windows

By connecting the recorder to your PC, you can automatically start the application.

Disabling automatic start

Right click on the of the taskbar on the
lower right of the screen, and select

1

[Setting].

The application which enables setting will be displayed
by dialog.

Click the of the [DSS Player Version 6].

The check mark on [DSS Player Version 6]

2

disappears. For automatic start, select and click DSS

6

Player to reinstate again.

Running DSS Player

Manual start

Start Windows.

2

2

1

Click the [start] button, select [All
Programs], then [Olympus DSS

2

Player].
Click [Olympus DSS Player].

3

3

2

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Note

You cannot run more than one DSS Player program or multiple copies of the same program simultaneously.

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Macintosh

To start, open the “DSS Player” folder created upon installation and double-click the icon.
When it starts for the first time after installation, user information needs to be registered.
Please see ☞P.45 for details.

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Note

The Mac version DSS Player has no automatic start function.

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Running DSS Player

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7 DSS Player Expanded Functions

Plus

The “DSS Player” enables upgrades (Options) to the “DSS Player Plus” which is equipped with
more functions. In addition to the DSS Player functions, voice recognition using voice recognition
software, joining of files, sharing of files and the menu setting of this recorder can be utilized.

Upgrade Function

Purchase and Upgrade

To purchase “DSS Player Plus” and upgrading from “DSS Player” is operated in the following

Upgrade Function

procedures.

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Windows

Start the DSS Player.

Please see ☞ P.52 for the starting method.

1

Click the button or select [Purchase
a new license for DSS Player Plus] in

2

the [Help] menu.

The web browser will start and the purchase
site of the DSS Player Plus will be displayed.
Please operate according to guidance on the
screen.
When the purchase procedure is completed, the
license number will be issued by mail.

Macintosh

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Select [Upgrade to DSS Player Plus]
from the [Help] menu.

3

The “Upgrade to DSS Player Plus” dialog will
be displayed.

3

In the [Upgrade to DSS Player Plus]
dialog, enter the license number of your

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purchase, and click the [OK] button.

When starting the application next time, DSS
Player will be upgraded to DSS Player Plus.

Upgrading to DSS Player Plus

When upgraded, the title of the main menu changes to [DSS Player Plus]. Also, you can confirm
the upgrade by selecting [About DSS Player] from the [Help] menu on the tool bar. In the
[About DSS Player] window, the [DSS Player Plus] should be displayed.

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Notes

• To purchase the license number, it requires an environment where the Internet can be utilized.

• Please see the details in the website regarding the purchase of the license number.

Upgrade Function

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8 Other Practical Use Methods

Using as External Memory of the Computer

With the recorder connected to your PC, you can download data from the memory to your PC

Using as External Memory of the Computer

and upload data stored on your PC to the memory.

Example: Copying Data from PC to Recorder using Explorer
or Finder

Start Windows.

1

Connecting the recorder to your PC.

For the connection procedure, refer to “Connecting to Your PC using the USB cable” (☞ P.47).

2

Open the Explorer or Finder window.

The recorder will appear as a removable drive icon.

3

Copy the data.

While the data are being written or copied, the record/play indicator lamp on the recorder

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will flash.

Before disconnecting the recorder from your PC, refer to “Disconnecting from Your PC” (☞ P.48).

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Note

NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data will be
destroyed.

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9 Other Information

Alarm Message List

Message

BATTERY LOW

FILE
PROTECTED

INDEX FULL

INDEX CAN’T
BE ENTERED

FOLDER FULL

OVER-FLOW

COMMENT
CAN’T BE
ENTERED

MEMORY
ERROR

Meaning

Low battery
power

Erase-locked

Index full

File not
supporting
index

Folder full

Maximum
number

Too many
characters
input

File not
supporting
comment

Error in the
internal
memory

Explanation

Battery power is getting low.

Tried to delete a locked file.

The file is full of index marks
(maximum of 16 marks).

Tried to incorporate WMA file
index marks into the music
files or the files not recorded
with the recorder.

The folder is full of files
(maximum of 199 files).

The destination folder
already has the maximum
number of files (199).

Exceeds the maximum
number of characters that
can be registered.

Tried to incorporate
comments into WMA files.

Error in the internal memory.

Action

Replace with new batteries (☞ P.11).

Unlock the file.

Erase index marks that are no
longer required (☞ P.35).

You can incorporate index marks
into the voice files recorded with the
recorder or IC recorders from
Olympus only.

Erase unnecessary files (☞ P.31).

Erase unnecessary files (☞ P.31).

Reduce the number of characters within
the limit. Up to 12 characters can be
used for a folder name.
Up to 100 characters can be used
for a file comment.

You can incorporate comments into
the voice files recorded with the
recorder or IC recorders from
Olympus only.

This is a malfunction, so go to the
store where you purchased the
recorder or an Olympus service
station for repair.

Alarm Message List

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Alarm Message List

Message

MEMORY
TROUBLE

MEMORY FULL

MEMORY FULL,
CONTINUE?

START/END
TIME SETTING

Alarm Message List

CAN'T BE THE
SAME

NO FILE

FORMAT
ERROR

SAME NAME
FILE EXISTS

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SYSTEM
ERROR

Meaning

Trouble in the
internal
memory

Zero
remaining
memory

Memory full,
continue?

Start/end
time setting
can’t be the
same.

No file

Formatting
error

Same named
file

System error

Explanation

Trouble in the internal
memory.

No remaining internal
memory.

There is no remaining
memory for recording with
reserved time.

This time, start/end have set
as same.

No files were found in the
folder.

There was an error while
formatting the recorder’s
memory.

Tried to create or store a file
that has same name as a file
in the folder.

System error detected in the
recorder.

Action

This is a malfunction, so go to the
store where you purchased the
recorder or an Olympus service
station for repair.

Erase unnecessary files (☞ P.31).

Reset by selecting “YES” or “NO”.
If “NO” is selected, reset again after
erasing the unnecessary file and
securing the required remaining
memory.

Set the start/end again.

Select another folder.

Reformat the memory (☞ P.39).

Change the file name.

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

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Nothing appears
on the display

Won’t start

Unable to
record

No playback
tone heard

Does not
reverse skip in
the set skip
interval

Unable to erase
Noise heard

during playback

Recording level
too low

Unable to set
index marks

Probable cause

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

The recorder is in HOLD mode.

The batteries are dead.
Low remaining internal memory.
The maximum number of files has been

reached.
The earphone is connected.

The VOL button is set to 0.
The auto backspace review is set to “1

SEC SKIP” or “2 SEC SKIP”.

The file is locked.
The recorder was shaken during

recording.
The recorder was placed near a cell

phone or fluorescent lamp while
recording or during playback.

The microphone sensitivity is too low.

The maximum number of index marks
(16) has been reached.

The file is locked.

Action

Verify polarity is correct.
Replace with new batteries (☞ P.11).
Release the recorder from HOLD

(☞ P.12).
Release the recorder from HOLD

(☞ P.12).
Replace with new batteries (☞ P.11).
Erase unnecessary files (☞ P31).
Check another folder.

Unplug the earphones to use the internal
speaker.

Adjust the VOL button.
Set the auto backspace review to “OFF”

in the menu setting.

Unlock the file.

Move the recorder.

Set the microphone sensitivity to
CONFERENCE mode and try again
(☞ P.22).

Erase unnecessary index marks
(☞ P.35).

Unlock the file.

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Cannot find the
recorded voice

The playback
speed does not
change

Can not connect
to the computer
using the cradle

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Probable cause

Wrong folder.

The noise cancellation function is set at
“LOW” or “HIGH”.

The setting of the USB class is “AUDIO
CLASS”.

Action

Switch to the right folder.

Set the noise cancellation function to
“OFF” or return to normal playback
(☞ P.30).

Set the USB Class to “MASS
STORAGE” in the menu setting of this
recorder.

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Accessories (optional)

Stereo microphone: ME51S

To create stereo recordings in WMA format with clear sound and reduced noise.

Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone: ME12

(Dictation microphone)
Used to get crisp recordings of your own voice by reducing the effects of ambient noise.

This is useful microphone and suits for voice recognition.

Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger: BU-400 (Europe only)

Charger for AA batteries (1 to 4) or 1 to 2 AAA batteries.

Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery: BR401

High-efficiency rechargeable long life batteries.

Connecting cord: KA333

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

Plug adapter: PA3

A mini plug adapter to connect 2.5 mm mini-plug devices such as microphone to the recorder

3.5 mm mini-jack.

PC Transcription kit : AS-2300

The AS-2300 transcription kit provides you with a PC-footswitch, a headset and DSS Player
software for easy transcription of DSS/WMA recordings.

Accessories (optional)

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Specifications

Recording format

DSS (Digital Speech Standard)
WMA (Windows Media Audio)

Input level

–70 dBv

Sampling frequency

STEREO HQ mode: 44.1 kHz
STEREO SP mode: 44.1 kHz
HQ mode: 44.1 kHz
SP mode: 12 kHz
LP mode: 8 kHz

Overall frequency response

STEREO HQ mode: 100 to 17,000 Hz
STEREO SP mode: 100 to 8,000 Hz
HQ mode: 100 to 7,000 Hz
SP mode: 200 to 5,000 Hz
LP mode: 200 to 3,000 Hz

Recording time

Specifications

STEREO HQ mode: 1 hours 5 minutes
STEREO SP mode: 2 hours 10 minutes
HQ mode: 4 hours 20 minutes
SP mode: 10 hours 25 minutes
LP mode: 22 hours 20 minutes

Alkaline battery life

Recording:

Approx.15 hours (Stereo)

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Approx.18 hours (Monaural)

Playback:

Approx. 10 hours (Stereo)
Approx. 11 hours (Monaural)

Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery (BR-401) life

Recording:

Approx.12 hours (Stereo)
Approx.14 hours (Monaural)

Playback:

Approx. 8 hours (Stereo)
Approx. 9 hours (Monaural)

Recording medium

Internal memory: 64 MB

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Speaker

Built-in ø23 mm round dynamic speaker

MIC jack

ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2kΩ or more

EAR jack

ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8Ω or
more

Maximum working output (3 V DC)

200 mW or more (8 Ω speaker)

Input power requirement

Rated voltage: 3 V
Batteries: Two AAA batteries (LR03 or

External dimensions

122.5 x 37.5 x 17.5 mm
(without protrusions)

Weight

80 g (including alkaline batteries)

* Specifications and design are subject to change

without notice.

* Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies

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

R03) or Two Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries

Technical Assistance and Support

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

◆ Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada
1-888-553-4448

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

◆ Technical Hotline Number in Europe
Toll free number
00800 67 10 83 00

available for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg,
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe
[phone]
[phone]

◆ User Support E-mail address in Europe
[e-mail]

Technical Assistance and Support

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