User manual OLYMPUS DS-20

VOICE & MUSIC DM-20 DM-10 INSTRUCTIONS EN INSTRUCTIONS FR MODE D'EMPLOI ES INSTRUCCIONES 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. EN 1 Table of Contents Table of Contents ....................................... 2 Safe and Proper Usage ............................. 4 General Precautions .................................. 4 3 Managing Files on Your PC Using DSS Player Software .................... 32 Using Online Help ................................... 33 Connecting to Your PC ............................ 34 Running DSS Player ................................ 38 1 Getting Started Main Features ............................................ 6 Identification of Parts ................................. 8 Inserting Batteries ................................... 10 Using the AC Adapter .............................. 11 Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player ............................... 11 Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) ............ 12 Installing Software ................................... 14 4 Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the Recorder as a Music Player .... 40 Using Windows Media Player .................. 40 Window Names (Windows Media Player) ................... 42 Copying Music from CD .......................... 43 Transferring Music File to the Recorder ..... 44 Music Playback ........................................ 45 Increasing the WOW effect (WOW EFFECT) ............................... 48 Menu List (MUSIC mode) ........................ 50 2 When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Recording ................................................ 18 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) ...................... 20 Recording with External Microphone ...... 22 Recording Modes (REC MODE) ............. 23 Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE) ..... 24 Playing ..................................................... 25 Repeat Playback ...................................... 27 Noise Cancel Function ............................ 29 Index Marks ............................................. 30 Menu List (VOICE mode) ........................ 31 5 Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing ..................................................... 51 Hold .......................................................... 54 2 6 Using the Recorder as a Reader / Writer Using the Recorder as a Reader/Writer .................................... 55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 Other Information Alarm Message List ................................. 56 Troubleshooting ....................................... 58 Accessories (optional) ............................. 59 Specifications .......................................... 59 Technical Assistance And Support ......... 61 3 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 2002 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 2002], then click on [DM-20/10 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS]. You can read more about the items listed below. Operating Environment ............................... Uninstalling Software .................................. Listening While Audio Is Recorded (Recording Monitor) .............................. Recording Sound Played Back by Another Device ................................ Continuous Playback (ALL PLAY) .............. Auto Backspace review (BACK SPACE) ..................................... Assigning File Comments (COMMENT) ......................................... LCD Display Information (VOICE mode) ...................................... Window Names (DSS Player) ..................... 14 19 26 29 34 35 40 41 52 Download Voice Files from the Recorder ............................................... Play a Voice File .......................................... Upload Voice Files to the Recorder ............ Send Voice Files with E-mail ....................... Changing User ID ........................................ Changing a Folder Name ............................ Editing File Comments ................................ Editing a Template ....................................... Changing the User Equalizer (USER EQ) ........................................... LCD Display Information (MUSIC mode) ...................................... Changing Playback Order of Music File ..... Locking Files (LOCK) .................................. Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) ............ LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST) ........................................ Backlight (BACKLIGHT) .............................. System Sounds (BEEP) .............................. Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME) ................................. Moving Files Across Folders ....................... Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT) .......... 53 55 56 58 58 59 59 60 71 73 75 80 81 84 85 86 87 90 92 General Precautions G 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. G Do not store the recorder in places exposed to excessive moisture or dust. G Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit. G Do not place the recorder on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs or refrigerators. 4 G 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. G Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause irreparable damage. G Avoid strong vibrations or shocks. G Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself. G Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart). G Keep the unit out of the reach of children. 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. 1 remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service. 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 vicinityof 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. 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: 5 Main Features 1 Main Features G Dual function recorder as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player ( P.18,40). G Includes the Olympus DSS Player software and Windows Media Player ( P.14). G Includes a dual function Remote Controller and Microphone ( P.22).*1 G A Ear/Mic/Remote Controller Jack with switch-over depending on the application. G A USB connected Cradle for data download from the recorder to the PC ( P.34). G The recorder can also be used as a removable external memory reader/writer ( P.55). G The large LCD screen with backlight can be easily read even in the dark. G You may assign your own names to folders. Recording time*3 · DM-20 (128MB) SHQ mode : 4 hours 20 minutes HQ mode SP mode LP mode : 8 hours 45 minutes : 20 hours 55 minutes : 44 hours 45 minutes · DM-10 (64MB) SHQ mode : 2 hours 10 minutes HQ mode SP mode LP mode : 4 hours 20 minutes : 10 hours 25 minutes : 22 hours 20 minutes Main features of the Digital Voice Recorder G The recorder stores highly compressed DSS and WMA format voice messages in integrated flash memory.*2 G The recorder supports three recording modes, HQ (High Quality) mode, SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode. If a stereo microphone (optional) is used, you can enjoy recording in SHQ (Stereo High Quality) mode ( P.23). G The five folders can hold 199 files each, for the maximum of 995 recordings ( P.18). G You can input file comments.*4 G The recorder has a Noise Cancel Function ( P.29). G Recorded files may be moved from one folder to another. G You can insert or delete index marks ( P.30).*4 G The recorder has Fast Playback and Slow Playback functions to control playback speed ( P.26). G Comes with DSS Player software ( P.32). 6 Main features of the Digital Music Player G Can play back music files in MP3 and WMA format. Playback time*5 DM-20 (128 MB) : 100 to 340 minutes DM-10 (64 MB) : 50 to 170 minutes 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. Apple, Macintosh, iMac, Mac, and PowerMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. WOW, SRS and Labs, Inc. symbol are trademarks of SRS 1 Main Features G Has built-in WOW ( P.48). G You can change the playback equalizer settings. *1: Depending on the product you purchased, the remote controller microphone may not be included. For the supplied components, see the descriptions on the package. *2: DSS format in SP and LP mode recording, and WMA format in SHQ and HQ mode recording. *3: 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.) *4: For WMA files, these functions are only available for files recorded with this recorder or the IC recorders from Olympus. *5: The total storage time will vary depending on the bit rate of each music file. WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. CORTOLOGIC is a registered trademark of Cortologic AG. Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 7 Identification of Parts 1 Identification of Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! ) ( ^ q = & % $ # @ - * 1 EAR/MIC/REMOTE jack 2 Built-in microphone 3 Record/Play indicator lamp 4 REC (Record) button 5 STOP button 6 PLAY button 7 FF (Fast Forward) button 8 REW (Rewind) button 9 VOL (+) button 0 VOL (­) button ! PC (USB) terminal @ ERASE button # FOLDER/REPEAT button $ INDEX/EQ button % DISPLAY/MENU button ^ Display (LCD panel) & Strap hole * Power jack ( Battery cover ) Cradle attachment point - Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch = HOLD switch q Built-in speaker 8 Remote Controller Microphone 1 8 7 6 5 2 3 4 9 0 ! Display (LCD Panel) 5 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 0 1 Identification of Parts ! 1 Built-in microphone 2 VOL (+) button 3 VOL (­) button 4 FF (Fast Forward) button 5 REW (Rewind) button 6 PLAY button 7 STOP button 8 REC (Record) button/ REC indicator lamp 9 Clip 0 HOLD switch ! EAR jack Depending on the product you purchased, the remote controller microphone may not be included. For the supplied components, see the descriptions on the package. 1 Battery indicator 2 VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 3 WOW indicator 4 Alarm indicator 5 Microphone sensitivity display 6 Record mode indicator 7 Erase lock indicator 8 Repeat, Random play indicator 9 Current file number 0 Total number of recorded files in the folder ! Character Information display 9 Inserting Batteries 1 Inserting Batteries 1 2 3 1 2 3 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. 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 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.59). ................................................................................................................................................................. 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.12). · Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time. 10 Using the AC Adapter Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus Model A321 or A322) into household power outlet and connect the power plug to the recorder's power connector (DC 3 V) as shown in the illustration. Always stop recording before connection. Otherwise it may not be possible to play back the voice data being recorded. Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player This device can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player. 1 Using the AC Adapter/Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player Using the mode switch, choose between VOICE or MUSIC option. 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. VOICE : For recording or playing back voice files. MUSIC : For listening to music files. Meaning of icons in this manual Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder. Set the mode switch to MUSIC before operating the recorder. Convenient features that can be used with both the Voice Recorder and Music Player. 11 Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) 1 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. The time and date setting is also needed to perform the alarm playback function. 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. PLAY button FF/REW button STOP button 1 Set the hour. 1 Press the FF button or REW button to set the hour. 2 Press the PLAY button to accept t h e hour. · You can choose between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the MENU button while setting the hour and minute. Example: 5:45 P.M. PM 5:45 17:45 (Initial setting) 2 PLAY button (accepts a choice and moves on to the next item) Set the minute. 1 Press the FF button or REW button to set the minute. 2 Press the PLAY button to accept t h e minute. STOP button (Exits the menu) MENU button (switching the data displayed) FF/REW button (alters a choice) 3 Set the year. 1 Press the FF button or REW button to set the year. 2 Press the PLAY button to accept t h e year. · You can choose the order of the year, month, day by pressing the MENU button while setting them. When the remote controller microphone is connected, buttons with the same names as those on the recorder work analogously. 12 Example: March 14, 2003 3M 14D 2003Y (Initial setting) 14D 3M 2003Y 2003Y 3M 14D 5 6 Set the date. 1 Press the FF button or REW button to set the date. 2 Press the PLAY button to accept the date. 1 Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) Press the STOP button to close the menu. 4 Set the month. 1 Press the FF button or REW button to set the month. 2 Press the PLAY button to accept t h e month. .......................................................................... Note If you press the STOP button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that point. Changing the Time/Date 1 3 2 1 2 3 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P.31,50). Press the FF or REW button until "TIME &DATE" flashes on the display. Press the PLAY button. Time/Date screen appears. The hour indicator flashes, indicating the start of the Time/Date setup process. Follow the same steps starting at step 1 in "Setting Time/Date" ( P.12). 13 Installing Software 1 Installing Software Before you connect the recorder to your PC and use it, you must first install the utility software from the included Software CD. Applications included with "Voice & Music DM Series Utility Software" · DSS Player: Recorded voice files can be downloaded to the PC for complete file management and playback solution. · Windows Media Player: Music data can be converted into music files and uploaded to the recorder. · 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. 14 Windows Installing DSS Player 1 2 3 4 5 Insert OLYMPUS Voice & Music DM Series Utility Software into the CDROM drive. 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. 1 Installing Software 6 7 8 9 10 Confirm your acceptance of the terms of the Licensing Agreement. You must accept the terms of the Licensing Agreement to install DSS Player. If you accept them, click [Yes]. Register user information. Register user information. Enter your name, company name, and license ID number (serial number). The license ID number is printed on the license ID card. Click [Next]. A confirmation dialog box opens, click [Yes]. Click the [Start] button and select [Run]. Enter "D:\setup.exe" in the [Open] field and click [OK] . This is assuming the CD-ROM drive is D. The installation Language Selection dialog box opens. Click the desired language to select it. Select where to install DSS Player. 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 the necessary software, when the OLYMPUS Voice & Music DM Series Utility Software opening screen appears. Select a program menu folder. You may change the program menu folder to another one, such as [Start Up]. To accept the default folder, click [Next]. Authorizing the start of file copying. Confirm all "Current Settings". To accept them, click [Next]. 15 Installing Software 1 Installing Software Note To change the program menu folder or installation folder, click [Back]. 14 Customize Option. the Installation 11 Copy files. Wait until DSS Player is installed on your PC, then click [Finish]. The screen returns to the opening screen automatically. Select the installation options. To select the default, click [Finish]. Installation is complete and Windows Media Player will start up. Close Windows Media Player to return to the opening screen. If you would like to install Windows Media Player at this time, please select "Install Windows Media Player" and proceed to step 12 below. If you would like to install Acrobat Reader at this time, please select "Install Acrobat Reader" and proceed to step 15 below. Install Acrobat Reader Installing Windows Media Player 15 16 Install Acrobat Reader according to the directions on the screen. 12 13 Confirm acceptance of the terms of the Licensing Agreement. You must accept the terms of the Licensing Agreement to install Windows Media Player. If you accept them, click [I Accept]. Installing Windows Media Player. Installing the Device Driver Connect the recorder to your PC, referring to "Connecting to Your PC" ( P.34). 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. Select your Privacy Options. You can set up your privacy options on this screen. If you want to install the software applying to your environment, change the check in the checkbox. To select the default, click [Next]. 16 Macintosh 1 2 3 4 5 6 Insert OLYMPUS Voice & Music DM Series Utility Software into the CDROM drive. Double-click CD icon. Double-click the desired language to select it. 1 Installing Software Double-click the following icon. (OS 9.x) DSS Player for Mac Installer (OS X) DSS Player (for Mac) Installer OS X Click [Continue] when the DSS Player for Mac opening screen appears. Confirm your acceptance of the terms of the Licensing Agreement. You must accept the terms of the Licensing Agreement to install DSS Player for Mac. If you accept them, click [Agree]. 7 Completing setup. Installation has finished. Click [Quit]. If you installed the software into the OS 9.x, you need restart your PC after completing the installation. Select where to install DSS Player for Mac. This lets you specify the folder in which to install DSS Player for Mac. To accept the default folder, click [Choose]. Installing DSS Player for Mac. 17 When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Recording 2 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. Microphone 2 1 3 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. The folder name is displayed. a Total number of recorded files in the folder b Current file number c Current folder a b c 2 Microphone Press the REC button to start recording. The record/play indicator lamp glows red. Aim the microphone at the sound source. When using the remote controller microphone for recording, the indicator lamp and internal microphone of the recorder are switched off. d Current recording mode e Recording time f Remaining recording time d e f 2 1 18 3 3 Press the STOP button to stop recording. Recording Notes · 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 displayed when the memory or folder capacity is full. Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further ( P.51) or transfer voice files to your computer using DSS Player Software. Recording functions Pause Recording Pause Press the REC button while recording. "REC PAUSE" will flash on the display. Resume Recording Press the REC button again. Recording will resume at the point of interruption. Note The recorder will time out after 10 minutes when left in "REC PAUSE". 2 Recording 19 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 help 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. 2 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 3,5 2,4 6 1 2 3 4 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P.31). Press the FF or REW button until "VCVA" flashes on the display. Press the PLAY button. The VCVA setup process begins. Press the FF or REW button to choose between ON and OFF. ON : Will start recording in VCVA mode. OFF : Will resume recording in normal mode. 3,5 1 6 2,4 5 6 Press the PLAY button to complete the setup screen. Press the STOP button to close the menu. When ON is selected, a VCVA indication will be displayed on the screen. 20 7 7 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, recording automatically pauses after approximately 1 second, and "STANDBY" flashes on the display. The record/play indicator lamp glows when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. * When the remote controller is connected, the REC indicator lamp on the remote controller lights up but the record/play indicator lamp on the recorder will be switched off. 2 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) Adjust the start/stop actuation level 7 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 recoder 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) a b ................................................................................................................ Notes · The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode ( P.24). · To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the start/ stop actuation level is recommended. 21 Recording with External Microphone To enhance sound quality during recording, use the Remote Controller Microphone or an optional external microphone. If a stereo microphone is used, recording in SHQ (Stereo High-Quality) mode is possible. Please note, when a microphone is connected to the jack on the recorder, the jack functional switch-over is made automatically. 2 Recording with External Microphone 1 2 Make sure that the recorder has stopped. Connect to the jack on the recorder. If an external microphone is connected to the jack on the recorder, the built-in microphone is disabled. Applicable external microphones G Remote controller microphone: MR12 MR12 contains a non-directional microphone. With a clip, you can attach the microphone on your jacket's pocket, etc. This microphone is used to record your voice or voices of people close to you. G Noise-Cancellation microphone: ME12 (optional) (Dictation microphone) This microphone is used to record your own voice while minimizing surrounding noise. G Stereo microphone: ME50S (optional) When using a stereo microphone, the recorder will switch-over to SHQ mode automatically and recording in WMA format, noise-free sound can be accomplished. Stereo recording is only possible in SHQ mode. .............................................................................................................. Notes · Do not insert or remove a microphone into or from the jack while recording. · If an earphone is connected to the remote controller recording is not possible. · If an earphone is connected to the remote controller EAR jack while recording, recording will stop automatically. 22 Recording Modes (REC MODE) You can select from among three recording modes: HQ (High Quality) mode, SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode. If an optional stereo microphone is used, the only possible recording mode is SHQ (Stereo High Quality). 2,4 3 5 1 2 3 5 3 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. "REC MODE" will be displayed on the screen ( P.31). 2 Recording Modes (REC MODE) Press the PLAY button. The recording mode setup process begins. Press the FF or REW button to choose from HQ, SP and LP. 2,4 1 4 5 Press the PLAY button to complete the setup screen. Press the STOP button to close the menu. ....................................................................................................... Note Choose SHQ/HQ or SP mode for recording meetings or lectures with crisp clarity. 23 Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE) Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. 2 Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE) 3,5 2,4 6 1 2 3 4 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P.31). Press the FF or REW button until "MIC SENSE" flashes on the display. Press the PLAY button. The microphone sensitivity setup process begins. Press the FF or REW button to choose between CONFERENCE and DICTATION. CONFERENCE: High-sensitivity mode that records sounds in all directions. DICTATION: Low-sensitivity mode suited for dictation. 3,5 1 6 2,4 5 6 Press the PLAY button to complete the setup screen. Press the STOP button to close the menu. ....................................................................................................... Notes · If you want to record clear or noise-free dictation, select DICTATION mode and place the microphone 3 to 4 inches from the source. · If the ambient (background) noise is too loud to get a clear recording even in DICTATION mode, we recommend that you use an ME12 single directional microphone (sold separately). 24 Playing 5 3 2 4 1 2 3 Press the FOLDER button to choose folder. Press the FF or REW button to choose the file that you want to play. If you keep pressing the FF or REW button in stop mode, the recorder continuously skips to the beginnings of files. 2 Playing Press the PLAY button to start playback. The record/play indicator lamp glows a green. a Current playback time b b Total recording time of the file being played 3 1 5 2 4 4 5 Press the VOL (+) or VOL (­) button to select the proper 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 playback. Resume playback by pressing PLAY button again. ....................................................................................................... Note You can listen to audio playback through the earphone connected to the jack on the recorder or the EAR jack on the remote controller. 25 Playing Playback functions Operation Press the PLAY button once while playing a file.*1 The recorder plays back at approximately 50% faster than normal rate. Press the PLAY button once while fast playing back.*1 The recorder plays back at approximately 25% slower than normal rate. Hold the FF button while playing a file. 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. How to Cancel Press the PLAY button 2 times while fast playing back. Playback returns to normal rate. Press the PLAY button once while slow playing back. Playback returns to normal rate. Release the FF button. Replays at the original speed. 2 Playing Fast Playback (F.PLAY) Slow Playback (S.PLAY) Cue (CUE) Release the REW button. Hold the REW button while playing a file. Replays at the original speed. 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. Skipping to Press the FF button during playback, fast playback, or slow playback.*3 beginning of a file*2 The next file is cued and playback starts at the original speed. Press the REW button during playback, fast playback, or slow playback.*3 The file being played is cued and playback starts at the original speed. *1: As in normal playback, operations such as playback stop, file cueing, and index mark ( P.30) insertion are possible in fast playback and slow playback. *2: If you keep pressing the FF or REW button in stop mode, the recorder continuously skips to the beginnings of files (F.SKIP/ B.SKIP). *3: If an index mark is encountered midway, playback begins at that point. Review (REVIEW) Note If you set Noise Cancel to "LOW" or "HIGH", you cannot use the Fast Playback and Slow Playback functions. 26 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. 1 1 2 3 Choose the file for Repeat Playback, and press the PLAY button. File playback begins. 2 Repeat Playback Press the REPEAT button briefly at the point you want to start Repeat Playback. "REPEAT END?" flashes until you designate the end point. Press the REPEAT button briefly again at the position you want 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, the end position can be set to the extent of the last file in the folder. 1 2,3 27 Repeat Playback 2 Repeat Playback 4 4 Press the STOP button. Repeat Playback is cancelled. You can use Fast Playback and Slow Playback functions, insert and delete index marks, and use the Noise Cancel function. ....................................................................................................... Notes · If no end position is designated, the end of the file becomes automatically the end position. If continuous playback is set to "ON", the end of the last file in the folder is set to the end position and then repeated playback starts. · If you pass the start or end position by pressing the REW or FF button, Repeat Playback will be cancelled. · To use this function, briefly press the REPEAT button. If you hold it 1 second or longer, the Moving Files screen appears. 4 28 Noise Cancel Function If recorded audio is difficult to understand because of noise, adjust the Noise Cancel setting level. Noise will be reduced in the file when its played back for better sound quality. 1 1,2 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer while the file is playing. Displays currently set Noise Cancel level. 2 Noise Cancel Function 2 Press the MENU button again to choose a noise cancel level. The levels switch in the following rotation, "OFF" "LOW" "HIGH". If the display is already set to Noise Cancel, start from step 2. Change the Noise Cancel level within 8 seconds, otherwise the level is set at the displayed level and the display returns to its original view. ....................................................................................................... Notes · If you set it to "LOW" or "HIGH", the display flashes the Noise Cancel level for about 2 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". · If you set Noise Cancel to "LOW" or "HIGH", you cannot use the Fast Playback and Slow Playback functions. · If Noise Cancel is used for files recorder in SHQ, the files will be played in monaural mode. 29 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 2 Index Marks 1 1 4 2 Press the INDEX button during recording or playback to set an index mark. An index number appears on the display. Locating an Index Mark 2 3 4 Hold the FF or REW button while playing a file. The recorder stops for 1 second when it reaches the index mark. Clearing an Index Mark Locate the index mark you want to clear. Press the ERASE button while the index number appears for approximately 2 seconds on the display. The index mark is erased. ..................................................................................................................... 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. 30 Menu List (VOICE mode) Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. REC MODE MIC SENSE LOCK BACK SPACE ALL PLAY TIME&DATE FORMAT CONTRAST BEEP BACKLIGHT EXT.INPUT COMMENT FOLDER NAME ALARM VCVA Selection from HQ, SP and LP modes. Mic sense setting (P.24). Selection between CONFERENCE (high-sensitivity mode) and DICTATION (low-sensitivity mode). Locking files setting. Selection between ON (locked) and OFF (unlocked). Back space setting. Selection from OFF, 1 SEC SKIP and 2 SEC SKIP. Continuous playback setting. Selection between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled). Time/Date setting. In order of hour, minute, year, month and day (P.12). Recorder formatting. LCD contrast adjustment. Adjust the level from 1 to 12. System sounds setting. Selection between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled). Backlight setting. Selection between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled). EXT.INPUT setting. Selection from AUTO SELECT, STEREO INPUT and MONAURAL INPUT. Assigning file comments. Folder naming. Alarm playback setting. Selection between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled). VCVA setting (P.20). Switch between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled). 2 Menu List (VOICE mode) Press the FF button or REW button. Notes · Part of the menu is common with the MUSIC mode. · 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 recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item is not applied. 31 Managing Files on Your PC 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. · Change the order of the music files stored in the recorder. 3 Using DSS Player Software Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC G 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 P35. If the USB cable is removed before the drive is stopped, data may not be successfully transferred. G 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. G 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. G 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. G Data can be written or uploaded to the recorder eventhough the attribute of the recorder drive is shown as Read-only by the operating system of the PC. G As the noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug the earphone and remote controller when you connect the recorder to a PC. 32 Using Online Help