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/ ...