DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-2300 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 Backlight (BACKLIGHT) .................................... 39 System Sounds (BEEP) .................................... 40 Menu Setting Method ........................................ 41 1 Getting Started Main Features ...................................................... 6 xD-Picture Card ................................................... 8 Identification of Parts .......................................... 9 Inserting Batteries ............................................. 11 Turning ON the Recorder .................................. 12 Power Save Mode ............................................. 12 Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) ...................... 13 Inserting and Ejecting a Card ........................... 16 4 Preparation Before Using DSS Player Using DSS Player Software .............................. 42 Operating Environment ..................................... 43 Installing Software ............................................. 44 Uninstalling Software ........................................ 47 Using Online Help ............................................. 49 Connection to Your PC ...................................... 50 Running DSS Player ......................................... 52 Window Names ................................................. 54 2 Basic Operations Recording .......................................................... 18 Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE) .............. 22 Recording Modes (REC MODE) ....................... 23 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) .......................................................... 24 Recording Monitor ............................................. 26 Playing ............................................................... 27 Erasing ............................................................... 29 5 Managing Files on Your PC Download Voice Files from the Recorder ......... 55 Play a Voice File ................................................ 57 Upload Voice Files to the Recorder .................. 58 Direct Recording/Editing on PC ........................ 60 Send Voice Files with E-mail ............................ 61 Changing User ID .............................................. 61 Changing a Folder Name .................................. 62 Editing File Comments ...................................... 62 USB Microphone/USB Speaker ........................ 63 Upgrade Function .............................................. 65 Using Voice Recognition Software ................... 67 Joining Files ...................................................... 75 Splitting Files ...................................................... 77 Menu Setting of this Recorder .......................... 79 3 Other Functions Locking Files (LOCK) ........................................ 31 Index Marks ....................................................... 32 LCD Display Information ................................... 33 Formatting the Card (FORMAT) ........................ 35 Hold ................................................................... 37 LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST) .......... 38 2 6 Other Practical Use Methods Using the Recorder as a Reader/Writer ........... 80 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 Other Information Alarm Message List ........................................... 81 Troubleshooting ................................................. 82 Accessories (optional) ....................................... 83 Specifications .................................................... 84 Technical Assistance and Support .................... 85 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. Convention Used In this Manual · The word "card" is used to refer to the xDPicture Card. · The word "DSS Player" is used to refer to the DSS Player version 6 in Windows and Apple Macintosh environment. · The Notes at the bottom of a page are used for additional information, exceptions, or related events. · Words in uppercase form such as PLAY or REC are used to describe a function or button on the recorder. 4 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. 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. 5 1 Getting Started 1 Main Features Main Features This product is equipped with the following features. G Connect the USB connection cable to enable high speed data transfer to a computer. ( P.50) G Recording and storing voice in DSS format. G Two recording modes, SP (Standard Playback) mode or LP (Long Playback) mode ( P.23). G It has a large backlight full-dot display (LCD display screen). ( P.39) · The screen displays information about recorded voice files and easily understood operational messages. G The "DSS Player" can be upgraded to a "DSS Player Plus", which is equipped with a enhanced functionality (Option). ( P.65) · If a commercial voice recognition software is utilized, the recorded voice file can be converted to characters automatically.* ( P.67) · In addition to the "DSS Player" functions, joining and splitting of the files and configuring the menu settings of this recorder, etc. can be performed. The "DSS Player" can be upgraded to "DSS Player Plus", which is equipped with enhanced functionality (paid option). (P.65) Plus G The five folders can hold 199 files each, for the maximum of 995 recordings. ( P.18) G It has a built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function. ( P.24) G You can insert or delete index marks. ( P.32) · If you insert index marks during recording or playback, you will later be able to quickly find the recording you want to hear. *: In a quiet environment, it is necessary to set this recorder to SP mode, and that the person whose voice is registered in the speech recognition software speak with the constant tone of voice when recording. The voice file recorded under the following conditions is not suitable for character conversion, since the software may have difficulty in recognizing the voice. -- Meetings, discussions where voices of more than one person can be recorded -- Conferences, lectures where the surrounding noise can be recorded G Comes with DSS Player software. ( P.42) · If you transfer voice files recorded with the recorder to a PC, you can easily play back, organize, and edit the files. ( P.55) · If you connect the recorder to a computer, you can use it as a USB microphone or USB speaker. ( P.63) 6 1 Main Features IBM, PC/AT, and ViaVoice are the trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, Macintosh, iMac, Mac, and PowerMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. CORTOLOGIC is a registered trademark of Ruwisch & Kollegen GmbH. Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. ScanSoft and Dragon NaturallySpeaking are the trademarks or registered trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc. 7 xD-Picture Card 1 xD-Picture Card The xD-Picture Card is a removable recording media. 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. 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 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB SP Mode 2 hr. 30 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.*2 *1: Available recording time for one continuous file. Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made. *2: Total recording time of two files. The maximum recording time per file is 99 hours. .............................................................................................................................................................. 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 the media card. 8 Identification of Parts 1 2 3 & ^ % $ # @ 9 ! 0 4 5 6 7 8 1 Identification of Parts * ( ) = q w 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ EAR (Earphone) jack MIC (Microphone) jack Built-in microphone NEW button HOLD switch REC (Record) button REW (Rewind) button FF (Fast Forward) button INDEX button FOLDER/MENU button Built-in speaker STOP button # PLAY button $ ERASE button % DISPLAY button ^ Display (LCD panel) & Record/Play indicator lamp * POWER (ON/OFF) switch ( VOLUME (+) button ) VOLUME (­) button - Card cover = Card cover lock q Battery cover w PC (USB) terminal 9 Identification of Parts 1 Identification of Parts Display (LCD Panel) 1 9 8 7 6 2 3 4 5 1 Battery indicator 2 Folder 3 Current file number 4 Total number of recorded files in the folder 5 Character Information display 6 Erase lock indicator 7 Microphone sensitivity display 8 VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 9 Record mode indicator 10 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. 1 Inserting Batteries Replacing batteries The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power. When appears on the di ...