User manual OLYMPUS DS-2200

DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-2200 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use. EN Table of Contents Table of Contents ...................................... 2 Safe and Proper Usage ............................. 4 General Precautions .................................. 4 Playing ..................................................... 26 Continuous Playback (ALL PLAY) ........... 29 Auto Backspace review (BACK SPACE) ................................. 30 Noise Cancel Function ............................ 31 Repeat Playback ..................................... 32 3 About Playing Back 1 Getting Started Main Features ............................................ 6 Card Basics ............................................... 7 Identification of Parts ................................. 8 Inserting Batteries ................................... 10 Using the AC Adapter .............................. 11 Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) ............ 12 Inserting and Ejecting a Card .................. 14 4 Other functions Erasing ..................................................... 34 Locking Files (LOCK) .............................. 36 Index Marks ............................................. 37 Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) ........ 38 LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST) .................................... 40 Backlight (BACKLIGHT) .......................... 41 Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME) .............................. 42 Assigning File Comments (COMMENT) ..................................... 45 Moving Files Across Folders ................... 46 System Sounds (BEEP) .......................... 47 2 About Recording Recording ................................................ 16 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) ...................... 18 Recording with External Microphone ...... 20 Listening While Audio Is Recorded (Recording Monitor) .......................... 21 Recording Modes (REC MODE) ............. 22 Microphone Sensitivity ............................ 23 Recording From Another Audio Device ... 24 2 LCD Display Information ......................... 48 Hold .......................................................... 50 Formatting the Card (FORMAT) .............. 51 Menu List ................................................. 53 Send Voice Files with E-mail ................... 71 How to Install and Activate Mail Function ... 72 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 Using the Recorder as a Reader / Writer Using the Recorder as a Reader/Writer .................................... 77 5 Managing Files on Your PC Using DSS Player Software .................... 54 Operating Environment ........................... 55 Installing DSS Player Software ............... 56 Uninstalling DSS Player Software ........... 57 Using Online Help ................................... 58 Connecting to Your PC ............................ 59 Running DSS Player ............................... 61 Window Names ....................................... 63 Download Voice Files from the Recorder ............................................ 64 Play a Voice File ...................................... 66 Upload Voice Files to the Recorder ........ 67 Changing User ID (Author ID) ................. 68 Changing a Folder Name ........................ 69 Editing File Comments ............................ 69 Editing a Template ................................... 70 7 Other Information Alarm Message List ................................. 78 Troubleshooting ....................................... 80 Accessories (optional) ............................. 81 Specifications .......................................... 82 Technical Assistance and Support .......... 83 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. 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. 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. 4 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. AC Adapter Warning · Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the AC adapter in any way. · Keep foreign objects including water, metal, or flammable substances from getting inside the product. · Do not moisten the AC adapter or touch it with a wet hand. · Do not use the AC adapter in the vicinity of flammable gas (including gasoline, benzine and lacquer thinner). In case · ... the internal parts of the AC adapter are exposed because it has been dropped or otherwise damaged: · ... the AC adapter is dropped in water, or if water, metal flammable substances or other foreign objects get inside it: · ... you notice anything unusual when using the AC adapter such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor: 1 do not touch any of the exposed parts; 2 immediately disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet, and; 3 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing. Continued use of the AC adapter under these circumstances could result in electric shock, fire or injury. 5 Main Features 1 Main Features G The recorder stores highly compressed DSS and WMA format voice messages in xD-Picture Card.*1 G The recorder supports three recording modes, HQ (High Quality) mode, SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode. If a stereo microphone is used, you can enjoy recording in SHQ (Stereo High Quality) mode ( P.22). G The five folders can hold 199 files each, for the maximum of 995 recordings ( P.16). G You may assign your own names to folders ( P.42). G Recorded files may be moved from one folder to another ( P.46). G Has a built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function ( P.18). G You can insert or delete index marks ( P.37).*2 G You can input file comments ( P.45).*2 G The recorder has Fast Playback and Slow Playback functions to control playback speed ( P.27). G The large LCD screen with backlight can be easily read even in the dark. G The recorder has a Noise Cancel Function ( P.31). G A Ear/Mic/Remote Controller Jack with switch-over depending on the application. G When connected to the recorder, the optional remote controller works also as a microphone for recording ( P.20). G Comes with DSS Player software ( P.54). G A USB connected Cradle for data download from the recorder to the PC ( P.59). G The recorder can also be used as a removable external memory reader/writer ( P.77). *1: DSS format in SP and LP mode recording, and WMA format in SHQ and HQ mode recording. *2: For WMA files, the recorder can recognize and play only those that are recorded with the Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. ................................................................................ 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, eMac, 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. 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. 6 Card Basics The xD-Picture Card is a removable recording media. "Card" in this manual refers to the xDPicture Card. 1 Card Basics Compatible cards The removable card can be used to store different kind of data. Since the card has larger memory capacity than a diskette, it can be used to transfer data between different PCs. The recorder supports cards with memory capacity between 16 to 512 MB. 2 1 1 Index area You can write down the card's contents. 2 Contact area Comes into contact with the recorder's signal read contacts. Memory Sizes of Cards and Approximate Recording Times*1 Memory Size 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB SHQ Mode*2 30 min. 1 hr. 05 min. 2 hr. 10 min. 4 hr. 20 min. 8 hr. 50 min. 17 hr. 45 min. HQ Mode 1 hr. 05 min. 2 hr. 10 min. 4 hr. 20 min. 8 hr. 45 min. 17 hr. 45 min. 35 hr. 30 min.*3 SP Mode 2 hr. 35 min. 5 hr. 10 min. 10 hr. 25 min. 20 hr. 55 min. 42 hr. 00 min. 84 hr. 05 min. LP Mode 5 hr. 30 min. 11 hr. 05 min. 22 hr. 20 min. 44 hr. 45 min. 89 hr. 40 min. 179 hr. 30 min.*3 *1: Available recording time for one continuous file. Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made. *2: Recording in SHQ mode is enabled only when a stereo microphone is used. When using the stereo microphone, only SHQ mode is available. *3: Total recording time of two files. The maximum recording time per file is 26 hours 40 minutes in HQ mode, and 99 hours 59 minutes in LP mode. Notes · When initializing (formatting) a card, confirm that no necessary data is stored on the card beforehand. Initialization completely erases the existing data on the card. · Cards used in a recorder must be formatted in the same recorder first unless formatted with a CAMEDIA series Olympus digital camera. Card may not perform as expected when formatted by a different device. · The card has a service life. When reaching the end of its life, writing or erasing data on the card will be disabled. In this case, replace the card. · If you use a PC card adapter compatible with the card to save or delete some data on the card, the maximum recording time on the card may be decreased. To recover the original recording time, initialize/format the card in the recorder. · Olympus will not be held liable for any data corruption or loss due to misuse of media card. 7 Identification of Parts 1 Identification of Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! = - ^ e w & % $ # @ q ) ( * 8 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 button % DISPLAY/MENU button ^ Display (LCD panel) & Strap hole * Power jack ( Card cover lock ) Card cover - Battery cover = Cradle attachment point q MICSENS (Microphone sensitivity) switch w HOLD switch e Built-in speaker Display (LCD Panel) 4 1 2 3 5 Remote Controller Microphone: MR12 Identification of Parts 1 1 6 7 8 9 8 7 6 5 2 3 4 9 0 ! 0 1 Battery indicator 2 VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 3 Alarm indicator 4 Microphone sensitivity display 5 Record mode indicator 6 Repeat play indicator 7 Erase lock indicator 8 Current file number 9 Total number of recorded files in the folder 0 Character Information display 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 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.81). ................................................................................................................................................................. 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. 1 Using the AC Adapter 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. 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 ( P.38). 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 the 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. 5:45 PM 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 the 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 the year. · You can choose the order of the year, month, day by pressing the MENU button while setting them. When the remote controller microphone (optional) is connected, buttons with the same names as those on the recorder work analogously. 12 Example: March 14, 2004 3M 14D 2004Y (Initial setting) 14D 3M 2004Y 2004Y 3M 14D 5 Set the date. 1 Press the FF button or REW button to set the date. 2 Press the PLAY button to accept the date. Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) 1 .......................................................................... Note If you press the STOP button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that point. 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. Changing the Time/Date 3 1 4 2 1 2 3 4 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P.53). 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). Press the STOP button to close the menu. 13 Inserting and Ejecting a Card 1 Inserting and Ejecting a Card Inserting a Card 1 1 2 Slide the card cover lock to the direction indicated by the arrow. The card cover is unlocked and the message "CARD COVER OPEN" appears on the display. When this message appears, the power is switched off. Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration. · Insert the card keeping it straight. · The card stops with a click when it is inserted all the way. · Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam. · If the card is not inserted all the way, data may not be written to the card. 2 3 3 Close the card cover securely. Card inserted fully into the slot The recorder sounds beeps* and the message "PLEASE WAIT" on the display flashes for a short time. Card not inserted fully into the slot When the card cover is closed, the message "INSERT CARD" on the display flashes for a short time. With the recorder in this condition, pressing any button sounds beeps* and flashes the message "INSERT CARD" again. * When the system sounds are enabled. ................................................................................................ Notes · If an unformatted card is inserted, the recorder automatically displays the menu to format the card ( P.51). · Never use any card other than one that has been formatted on this unit or on a CAMEDIA series Olympus digital camera ( P.51). 14 Ejecting a Card 1 1 1 2 3 Inserting and Ejecting a Card Slide the card cover lock to the direction indicated by the arrow. The card cover is unlocked and the message "CARD COVER OPEN" appears on the display. When this message appears, the power is switched off. Push the card all the way in to unlock it, and let it return slowly. The card is ejected a short way and then stops. Hold the card straight and pull it out. 2 ................................................................................................ Note Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot. 3 15 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. Recording 2 Microphone 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 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 16 3 3 Press the STOP button to stop 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.34) or transfer voice files to your computer using DSS Player Software ( P.64). · In HQ and LP modes, when the recording time reaches to the maximum recording time per file, the recorder stops recording, displaying "MAXIMUM REC TIME". If the card has remaining memory, pressing the REC button starts recording again. 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 17 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. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 2 3,5 2,4 6 1 2 3 4 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P.53). 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. 18 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, 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 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) a b ................................................................................................................... Notes · The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode ( P.23). · To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the start/ stop actuation level is recommended. 19 Recording with External Microphone To enhance sound quality during recording, use the stereo microphone (ME51S) 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 Stereo microphone: ME51S 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 Stereo microphone: ME50S(optional)/ME51S 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. 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. .............................................................................................................. 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. 20 Listening While Audio Is Recorded (Recording Monitor) If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the jack on the recorder, you can hear the sound being recorded. The sound volume on the recording monitor can be adjusted by pressing the VOL (+) or VOL (­) button. 2 Listening While Audio Is Recorded (Recording Monitor) 1 2 Make sure that the recorder has stopped. Connect the earphone to the jack on the recorder. After recording is started, you can hear the sound being recorded through the earphone. ....................................................................................................... Notes · Recording cannot be monitored during recording with an external microphone. · Recording level cannot be controlled using the volume button. · When recording using the remote controller microphone, recording cannot be monitored even though the earphone is connected to the EAR jack on the remote controller. · When using the earphones, do NOT set the volume too high. Listening at very high volume may lead to hearing loss. 21 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 a stereo microphone is used, the only possible recording mode is SHQ (Stereo High Quality). 2 Recording Modes (REC MODE) 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.53). 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. 22 Microphone Sensitivity Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. Using the MICSENS switch, choose between the CONF and DICT positions. CONF: High-sensitivity mode that records sounds in all directions. Microphone Sensitivity 2 CONF DICT DICT: Low-sensitivity mode suited for dictation. ................................................................................................ Notes · If you want to record clear or noise-free dictation, select DICT 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 DICT mode, we recommend that you use an ME12 single directional microphone (sold separately). 23 Recording From Another Audio Device The recorder can record the sound played back by another device with a connecting cord. 2 Recording From Another Audio Device 2 EAR 1 2 3 4 Make sure that the recorder has stopped. Connect the recorder to the earphone jack on the other device with a connecting cord. For recording monaural sound, use the optional connecting cord, KA232*( P.81) and, for stereo sound, use a commercially available connecting cord with attenuation resistance. *The plug adapter PA3 is required ( P.81). Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P.53). Press the FF or REW button until "EXT.INPUT" flashes on the display. 3 5 4 5 Press the PLAY button. The EXT.INPUT setup process begins. 24 6 EAR Press the FF or REW button to choose between "STEREO INPUT" and "MONAURAL INPUT". Choose "STEREO INPUT" for the stereo recording. Choose "MONAURAL INPUT" for the monaural recording. 2 Recording From Another Audio Device 7 8 9 8 9 7 6 Press the PLAY button to complete the setup screen. Press the STOP button to close the menu. Press the REC button to start recording. When set to STEREO INPUT, the recorder starts recording in SHQ mode. When set to MONAURAL INPUT, it starts recording in the specified recording mode. ....................................................................................................... Notes · Be sure to set the external input before connecting a connecting cord to the jack on the recorder. Otherwise, the input setting may be disabled. · Disconnecting the connecting cord or switching off the recorder cancels the external input setting and resets it to the automatic switching mode. To record sound using the connecting cord, follow the procedure from step 1 again. 25 Playing 3 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. Press the PLAY button to start playback. The record/play indicator lamp glows a green. b a Current playback time 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. 26 Playback functions Fast Playback (F.PLAY) Slow Playback (S.PLAY) Cue (CUE) Operation 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. 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. Review Hold the REW button while playing a file. (REVIEW) 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 beginning slow playback.*3 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. 3 Playing Release the REW button. Replays at the original speed. *1: As in normal playback, operations such as playback stop, file cueing, and index mark ( P.37) 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. Notes · If you set Noise Cancel to "LOW" or "HIGH", you cannot use the Fast Playback and Slow Playback functions. · In case of WMA files, only the files recorded with this recorder or Olympus Digital Voice Recorders can be played back. · The fast playback or slow playback function plays back a SHQ file in monaural sound. 27 Playing Playback through earphone Notes · When using earphone, adjust sound level moderately or hearing loose may result. · When playing back through the earphone, sounds can be heard from either side of the earphone even for monaural recorded files. · When you use an external speaker or an earphone with built-in volume, connect it to the EAR jack on the remote controller. If you directly connect it to the jack on the recorder, the external speaker or earphone may not work. When you record the playback sound with another recording device, connect the EAR jack on the remote controller and the microphone jack on the other recording device. 3 Playing You can listen to audio playback through the earphone connected to the jack on the recorder or the EAR jack on the remote controller. When the earphone is used, the recorder speaker will be switched-off. 28 Continuous Playback (ALL PLAY) When a file finishes playing back, the next file is played without stopping until it reaches the last file in the folder. 3,5 2,4 6 1 2 3 4 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P.53). Press the FF or REW button until "ALL PLAY" flashes on the display. Continuous Playback (ALL PLAY) 3 Press the PLAY button. The Continuous Playback setup process begins. Press the FF or REW button to choose between ON and OFF. ON : Continuous playback. OFF: Returns to normal playback 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. ....................................................................................................... Note After the last file in the folder plays, "END" appears on the screen and playback stops automatically . 29 Auto Backspace review (BACK SPACE) If it is necessary to repeatedly listen to the last phrase, you can set the Auto Backspace function for either 1 or 2 seconds. 3 Auto Backspace review (BACK SPACE) 3,5 7 6 2,4 1 2 3 4 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P.53). Press the FF or REW button until "BACK SPACE" flashes on the display. Press the PLAY button. The Back Space setup process begins. Press the FF or REW button to choose from "OFF", "1 SEC SKIP" and "2 SEC SKIP". OFF: Perform normal cueing. 1 SEC SKIP : Start playback from 1 second before. 2 SEC SKIP : Start playback from 2 seconds before. 3,5 1 6 2,4 7 5 6 7 Press the PLAY button to complete the setup screen. Press the STOP button to close the menu. Press the REW button while the file is being replayed. Playback starts at the set point of seconds before. 30 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. Noise Cancel Function 3 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 2 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. 31 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. 3 Repeat Playback 1 1 2 3 Choose the file for Repeat Playback, and press the PLAY button. File playback begins. 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 ( P.29), the end position can be set to the extent of the last file in the folder. 1 2,3 32 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 ( P.46). 3 Repeat Playback 4 33 Erasing Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be erased from a folder.