DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
DS-2500
INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH........................................1
FRANÇAIS..................................... 65
ESPAÑOL.....................................129
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.
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INDEX
Table of contents
Safe and proper usage
Getting started
P.4
P.5
P.8
1
2
3
4
5
6
Basic operations
P.22
P.36
P.53
P.59
P.60
Advanced operations
Managing files on your PC
Other practical use methods
Other information
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Table of contents
Introduction
Advanced operations
Table of contents................................................4
Safe and proper usage........................................5
Selecting folders and files ................................36
Displaying file information [Information]......... 37
Index marks .....................................................38
Menu list.......................................................... 39
Learning to use the menu................................. 41
Locking files [Lock] ...........................................42
Backlight [Backlight]........................................43
LCD Contrast adjustment [Contrast] ..................44
LED [LED] ..........................................................45
Language [Language].......................................46
System sounds [Beep]....................................... 47
Changing the USB class [USB Settings] ..............48
Formatting the card [Format] ...........................50
Check system information [System info.] .......... 52
Getting started
Main features.....................................................8
Memory card ......................................................9
Identification of parts...................................... 10
Display status indicators (LCD panel)....................... 11
Power supply ................................................... 12
Inserting batteries ................................................... 12
Cautions concerning the battery.............................. 12
Battery settings ....................................................... 13
Charging by connecting to a computer via USB .......14
Connecting the USB-type AC adapter
(optional) to charge............................................ 15
Turning on/off the power......................................... 17
Power Save Mode (Power Save) ............................... 17
HOLD................................................................ 18
Inserting and ejecting a SD card........................ 19
Setting time and date [Time & Date] .................20
Changing the time and date.....................................21
Managing files on your PC
DSS Player software ......................................... 53
Minimum requirement ............................................53
Installing software ..........................................54
Uninstalling software ...................................... 55
Using online help ............................................. 55
Connecting recorder to PC ................................56
Connecting to your PC using the USB cable .............56
Disconnecting from your PC.....................................57
Running DSS Player Software ...........................58
Basic operations
Recording ........................................................22
New recording..........................................................23
Overwrite recording.................................................24
Insert recording........................................................25
Recording modes [Rec Mode] ............................26
Microphone sensitivity [Mic Sense] ................... 27
Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator [VCVA]....28
Recording monitor ...........................................29
Playback ..........................................................30
Erasing............................................................. 32
Erasing a file.............................................................32
Erasing all files in a folder ........................................33
Partially erasing a file ..............................................34
Other practical use methods
Using as external memory of the computer....... 59
Other information
Alarm message list ...........................................60
Troubleshooting............................................... 61
Technical assistance and support......................62
Accessories (optional).......................................63
Specifications ..................................................64
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Safe and proper usage
Before using your new recorder, read this manual
carefully to ensure that you know how to operate
it safely and correctly. Keep this manual in an
easily accessible location for future reference.
Caution for usage environment
•
To protect the high-precision technology
contained in this product, never leave the
recorder in the places listed below, no matter
if in use or storage:
•
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.
•
Places where temperatures and/or humidity
are high or go through extreme changes. Direct
sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other heat
sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers.
Near flammable items or explosives.
In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain.
In places prone to strong vibrations.
•
•
•
•
fDanger
If the product is used without observing
the information given under this symbol,
serious injury or death may result.
Never drop the recorder or subject it to
severe shocks or vibrations.
•
The recorder may malfunction if it is used in
a location where it is subject to a magnetic/
electromagnetic field, radio waves, or high
voltage, such as near a TV set, microwave,
video game, loud speakers, large monitor unit,
TV/radio tower, or transmission towers. In such
cases, turn the recorder off and on again before
further operation.
fWarning
If the product is used without observing
the information given under this symbol,
injury or death may result.
•
•
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.
fCaution
If the product is used without observing
the information given under this symbol,
minor personal injury, damage to the
equipment, or loss of valuable data may
result.
Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol
and lacquer thinner to clean the unit.
Warning regarding data loss:
Convention used in this manual
•
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.
•
•
The word “card”is used to refer to the SD card.
The word “DSS Player” is used to refer to
the DSS Player Standard Dictation Module
in Windows environment and DSS Player in
Apple Macintosh environment.
•
Any liability for passive damages or damage of
any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a
defect of the product, repair performed by the
third party other than Olympus, an Olympus
authorized service station or any other reason is
excluded from the Olympus liability.
•
•
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.
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Safe and proper usage
•
In places subject to extremely cold
Handling the recorder
temperatures, the temperature of the
recorder’s body may be lower than the
environmental temperature. If possible, wear
gloves when handling the recorder in cold
temperatures.
fWarning:
•
Keep the recorder out of the reach of children
and infants to prevent the following dangerous
situation that could cause serious injury:
1Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or
other small parts.
2Accidentally being injured by the moving parts
of the recorder.
Battery handling precautions
fDanger:
•
Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit
yourself.
•
Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly
onto a battery or modify it.
•
Use SD/SDHC memory cards only. Never use
•
Do not connect the =and -terminals
together. This may cause fire, overheating or
electric shock.
other types of cards.
If you accidentally insert another type of
card into the recorder, contact an authorized
distributor or service center. Do not try to
remove the card by force.
•
When carrying or storing the battery, be sure
to put it in the provided case to protect its
terminals. Do not carry or store the battery
with any metal objects (such as key rings). If
this warning is not followed, fire, overheating
or electric shock may occur.
•
Do not operate the unit while operating a
vehicle.
fCaution:
•
Do not connect the batteries directly to a
power outlet or a cigarette lighter of an
automobile.
•
Stop using the recorder immediately if you
notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke
around it.
•
•
Do not insert the batteries with their =and
-terminals reversed.
If any liquid from a battery gets into your eyes,
promptly wash it off with clean water and
consult your doctor at once.
Never remove the battery with bare hands,
which may cause a fire or burn your hands.
Do not leave the recorder in places where
it may be subject to extremely high
temperatures.
•
•
There is a hole from which gas escapes on the
=terminal. Do not cover or block it.
Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and,
in some circumstances, cause the recorder to
catch fire. Do not use the charger or AC adapter
if it is covered. This could cause overheating,
resulting in fire.
fWarning:
•
•
•
The battery 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.
•
Handle the recorder with care to avoid
getting a low-temperature burn.
•
When the recorder contains metal parts,
overheating can result in a low-temperature
burn. Pay attention to the following:
When used for a long period, the recorder will
get hot. If you hold on to the recorder in this
state, a low-temperature burn may be caused.
•
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Safe and proper usage
•
•
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
I f y o u n o t i c e a n y t h i n g u n u s u a l w h e n u s i n g t h i s
product, such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke,
or a burning odor:
LCD monitor
•
The LCD used for the monitor is made with
high-precision technology. However, black
spots or bright spots of light may appear on
the LCD monitor. Due to its characteristics
or the angle at which you are viewing the
monitor, the spot may not be uniform in color
and brightness. This is not a malfunction.
1 remove the battery immediately, taking care
not to burn yourself, and;
2 call your dealer or local Olympus
representative for service.
Do not expose the rechargeable batteries
to water. Do not allow water to contact the
terminals.
•
Memory Card
•
•
Do not remove or damage the battery
insulating sheet.
Do not use the batteries if you find something
wrong with them such as leakage, color
change or deformity.
Unplug the charger if the charging is still
incomplete after the specified time it should
take.
Should any battery liquid get on skin or
clothing, promptly wash it off with clean
water.
fWarning:
•
•
•
Do not touch the card contacts. This may
damage the card.
Do not place the card in locations with
static electricity.
Store the card in a location that is out of
the reach of children. In case of accidental
ingestion, consult a physician immediately.
•
•
•
Keep batteries away from fire.
fCaution:
•
•
Do not subject batteries to strong shocks.
Do not use batteries of different types,
voltages, and/or brand names.
•
Rechargeable battery is exclusively for use with
Olympus digital voice recorder DS-2500.
•
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced with the incorrect battery type.
Dispose of the used battery following the
instructions.
Please recycle batteries to help save our
planet’s resources. When you throw away dead
batteries, be sure to cover their terminals and
always observe local laws and regulations.
•
•
•
•
Always charge a rechargeable battery when
using it for the first time, or if it has not been
used for a long period.
Rechargeable batteries have limited lifetime.
When the operating time becomes shorter even
if the rechargeable battery is fully charged,
replace it with a new one.
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Getting started
M a i n f e a t u r e s
sSupport type of memory: SD card (☞ P.9).
sThree programmable smart buttons F1, F2 and F3.
sRecording and storing voice in Digital Speech Standard Pro (DS2 format).
sTwo recording modes, QP (Quality Playback) mode or SP (Standard Playback) mode
(☞ P. 26).
sOverwrite Recording and Insert Recording (partial insertion) available (☞ P. 24, P. 25).
sSupports USB 2.0. High-Speed, which enables high-speed data transmission from the
recorder to your computer.
1
sFive folders and up to 200 files per folder, for a maximum of 1,000 recordings (☞ P. 22).
sIt has a built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function (☞ P. 28).
sLarge LCD screen with backlight.
sIndex mark function which is useful to search particular points in the dictation files
(☞ P. 38).
sDSS Player software included (☞ P. 53).
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Memory card
This recorder uses memory in the form of SD card
memory.
Check card information [Card Info.]
Information such as the memory capacity and
remaining memory for installed cards can be
displayed on the recorder (☞ P.40).
Compatible cards
The recorder supports cards with memory
capacity between 512 MB to 32 GB.
Card Info.
SD
Settings and operating environment relating to the
card
Remain
Capacity
540MB
2.0GB
1
Check the latest operating information on the
Olympus homepage (http://www.olympus.
com) when using cards other than the included
card. In addition, refer to the following pages
as well when handling the card.
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•
Inserting and ejecting a SD card (☞ P.19).
Formatting the card [Format] (☞ P. 50).
Notes
•
•
When initializing (formatting) a card,
confirm that no necessary data is stored on
the memory card beforehand. Initialization
completely erases the existing data on the
card.
In some cases cards which have been formatted
(initialized) by another device, such as a computer,
cannot be recognized. Be sure to format them
with this recorder before using.
SD card
3
1
•
•
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.
2
SD card
1 Card lock
•
SD card is equipped with a lock function.
When the lock function is used, important
data is protected by preventing it from being
accidentally overwritten or erased.
When the lock function is set [ ] will appear on
the display.
2Index area
For writing down information identifying card
or content.
3Contact area
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Comes into contact with the recorder’s signal
read contacts.
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Identification of parts
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4
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1SD card slot
2Built-in microphone
$
%Fast Forward (9) button
PLAY/OK button
&Smart button (F1
*Rewind (0) button
(Volume) button
)Built-in speaker
-Battery cover
=PC (USB) terminal
qCradle connector
+
(Volume) button
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
!
NEW button
REC button
REW button
FF button
^
,F2,F3)
(
–
STOP button
POWER/HOLD switch
ERASE button
EAR (Earphone) jack
MIC (Microphone) jack
wBattery cover release button
@Record indicator light
#Display (LCD panel)
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Identification of parts
Display status indicators (LCD panel)
7
8
QP DICT VCVA
Ni
DS2500
QP DICT
DS2500
1
Ni
1
2
3
4
025/030
025/030
9
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02M 50S
00M 10S
15H 22M30S
12M 0 5 S
5
6
INSERT SPEED
INDEX
DISPLY
INDEX
$
Display in the recording mode
Display in the playback mode
9Total number of files in the folder
0Recording elapsed time
1 Record mode indicator
2 Current folder
!Playback position bar indicator
@Play indicator
3 Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar)
4Record indicator
#Total recording time of the selected file
$Button guide display
5Remaining recording time
6Level meter indicator
%Current playback time
7 Microphone sensitivity indicator
8Current file number
[ ] Author ID indicator
[õú] Battery indicator
VCVA
[
[
] Card lock indicator
] Erase lock indicator
[
] VCVA (Variable Control Voice
Actuator) indicator
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Power supply
Inserting batteries
Cautions concerning the battery
This recorder can be used with either Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries or AAA alkaline batteries.
fWarning:
•
Using batteries for which part
or all of the external coating
(insulating sheath) is peeling
off or batteries which have
ruptured may cause fluid leaks,
overheating, and explosions.
For this reason such batteries
should absolutely not be used.
•
•
When charging with the recorder,
be sure to use the supplied Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries (BR404).
The supplied rechargeable batteries
are not fully charged. Before using
the recorder or after long periods of
disuse, it is recommended that you
continuously charge them until full
(☞ P.14, P.15).
1
•
Commercially available
batteries for which part or all of
the external coating (insulation
sheath) has been peeled off
should absolutely not be used.
1
Lightly press down on the battery cover
release button, then open the battery
cover.
Unusable batteries
Batteries for which the entire external coating
(insulating sheath) is peeled off (naked
batteries), or those where it has partially been
peeled off.
2
Insert batteries, observing the correct
polarity as shown in the illustration
below, then close the battery cover.
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Notes
Battery settings
Select to match the battery you are using.
•
•
Manganese batteries may not be used in this
recorder.
When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries
or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are
recommended.
1
2
Replace the batteries and turn on the
recorder (☞ P.12).
Press the
setting.
+
or
−
button to change the
•
Be sure to turn OFF the recorder before
replacing the batteries. Removing the batteries
while the recorder is in use may corrupt the card.
If you are recording into a file and the batteries
run out, you will lose your currently recorded file
since the file header will not be written. It is crucial
to replace the batteries when one hash mark is
shown in the battery icon.
1
Battery
Ni-MH
Alkaline
•
•
Be sure to replace both batteries at the same time.
Never mix old and new batteries, or batteries
of different types and/or brands.
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•
If it takes longer than 15 minutes to replace the
dead batteries or if you take the batteries in and
out repeatedly at short intervals, you may have
to redo the battery and time settings. In this case,
the [Battery] screen will appear. For more details,
see “Battery settings”.
Remove the batteries if you are not going to use
the recorder for an extended period of time.
When replacing rechargeable batteries, be sure to
use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (optional). The
use of other manufacturers’ products can damage
the recorder and should be avoided.
[Ni-MH] (õ):
Select when using the Olympus Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries (BR404).
[Alkaline] (ú):
Select when using alkaline batteries.
3
Press the PLAY/OK button to complete
the setting.
•
•
•
If the “Hour” indicator flashes in the display,
see “Setting time and date [Time & Date]”
(☞ P. 20).
Note
Battery indicator
•
When playing a voice file, the recorder may be
reset due to the reduction of the voltage output of
the batteries depending on the volume level even
if [º] is displayed in the battery indicator. In this
case, lower the volume of the recorder.
The battery indicator on the display changes as the
batteries lose power.
•
When this [
] indicator appears on the display,
replace the batteries as soon as possible.
When the batteries are too weak, [s] and
[Battery Low] appears on the display and the
recorder shuts down.
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Power supply
4
Press the PLAY/OK button to start
charging.
Charging by connecting to a computer via
USB
Press OK to
start charging
You can charge the batteries by connecting to a
PC’s USB port. When charging, be sure to correctly
place the rechargeable batteries (supplied) into the
recorder (☞ P.12).
1
Remote
(Storage)
Before connecting the USB cable, exit HOLD
mode (☞ P.18).
•
While [Press OK to start charging] is flashing, press
the PLAY/OK button.
Do not charge primary batteries such as alkaline
or lithium batteries. It may cause battery
leakage or heating, which may cause the
recorder to malfunction.
5
Charging is completed when battery
indication becomes to [¿].
Battery Full
1
2
Boot the PC.
Connect the USB cable to the USB port
of the PC.
Remote
(Storage)
Charging time: approximately 3 hours *
*
It shows the approximate time when
charging rechargeable batteries fully from no
remaining power at the room temperature.
The charging time will be changed depending
on the remaining amount and the state of
batteries.
Notes
3
While the recorder is in stop mode or
turned off, connect the USB cable to the
connecting terminal on the bottom of
the recorder.
•
•
The recorder cannot be charged when the PC is
not turned on. It may not also be charged when
the PC is in standby, hibernate, or sleep mode.
Do not charge the recorder with the USB hub
connected.
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3
While the recorder is in stop mode or
turned off, connect the USB cable to the
connecting terminal on the bottom of
the recorder.
Connecting the USB-type AC adapter
(optional) to charge
It can be charged by connecting to the USB
connecting AC adapter (A514) (optional).
•
•
Before connecting the AC adapter,
switch the USB connection setting to
[AC Adapter] (☞ P.48).
Before connecting the USB cable, exit
HOLD mode (☞ P.18).
To the USB
connector
1
1
Plug the recorder’s USB cable into the
AC adapter.
4
Press the PLAY/OK button to start
charging.
To the USB
connecting AC
adapter’s (A514)
USB connector.
Press OK to
start charging
•
While [Press OK to start charging] is flashing, press
the PLAY/OK button.
5
Charging is completed when [Battery
Full] is displayed.
2
Plug the AC adapter into AC outlet.
To the
AC outlet
Battery Full
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Notes
Operating temperature:
•
•
Insert the supplied rechargeable battery and
set [Battery] to [Ni-MH]. If [Battery] is set to
[Alkaline], you cannot recharge (☞ P.13).
The rechargeable batteries are chemical products.
The rechargeable batteries efficiency may fluctuate
even when operating within the recommended
temperature range. This is an inherent nature of such
products.
ø
√
You cannot charge when [ ]*1 or [ ]*2
blinks. Charge the batteries at a temperature in
the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).
Recommended temperature range:
ø
*1 [ ]: When the surrounding temperature is low.
When operating appliance:
0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F
Charging:
5°C - 35°C/ 41°F - 95°F
Storage for a long period:
–20°C - 30°C/ –4°F - 86°F
Using the rechargeable batteries outside the above
temperature range may result in declining efficiency
and shorter battery life. In order to prevent battery
leakage or rust, remove the rechargeable batteries
from the products when you will not be using them
for a long time, and store them separately.
1
√
*2 [ ]: When the surrounding temperature is
high.
•
When using time becomes notably short even
after the batteries are fully charged, replace them
with new ones.
Be sure to push the USB connector all the way in.
Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly.
Be sure to use the included dedicated USB cable.
If any other company’s cable is used, it may lead
to malfunction of the recorder. Also, never use
this dedicated cable with any other company’s
products.
•
•
•
•
If selecting [Composite] in the USB connection
settings:
-
-
Charge will not be possible if the recorder is
operating. Charge will start 1 minute after the
end of the operation.
Charge may not be possible depending on the
application in use on the computer connected.
Notes
•
This recorder is designed to fully charge batteries
regardless of their energy level. However, for
best results when charging newly purchased
rechargeable batteries or batteries that have not
been used for a long time (more than one month),
it is recommended to fully charge the batteries
then discharge repeatedly for 2 to 3 times.
When disposing rechargeable batteries, always
observe the local laws and regulations. Contact
your local recycling center for proper disposal
methods.
In case you would like to charge using the
[Composite] setting, select [Optional] in the USB
connection settings, then connect the USB cable
to the recorder. Selecting [AC Adapter] at the
[USB Connect] display will enable you to charge
(☞ P.48).
•
•
If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are not fully
discharged, protect against short-circuiting (e.g.
by taping the contacts) before disposing.
Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries
Read the following descriptions carefully when you
use the Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
Discharging:
Rechargeable batteries self-discharge while not in
use. Be sure to charge them regularly before use.
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Turning on/off the power
Power Save Mode (Power Save)
When the recorder is not being used, turn the power
off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum.
Even if the power is turned off, existing data, mode
settings, and clock settings will be maintained.
When the recorder is ON but not in use for 10
minutes, by default, it will switch to power save
mode automatically. To reactivate the recorder again,
operate any button or the slide switch.
Power Save Setting
Turning on the power
1
While the recorder is turned off, slide the
You can set the time to enter Power Save mode
from among [5 minutes], [10 minutes], [30
minutes], [1 hour], and [Off].
POWER/HOLD switch to the direction of the
arrow.
To exit power save, press any button.
The [Power Save] setting can be changed from
the Menu. For more details, refer to “Menu
list” (☞ P.39) and “Learning to use the menu”
(☞ P.41).
•
The display will turn on, and after [System Check]
appears, the power will be turned on. The resume
function will bring the recorder back to the stop
position in memory before power was turned off.
Turning off the power
Power Save
5 minutes
10 minutes
30 minutes
1 hour
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the
direction of the arrow, and hold it for 0.5
seconds or longer.
Off
•
The display shuts off and the power will be turned
off. The resume function remembers the stop
position before the power is turned off.
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HOLD
If you bring the POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD
position, the current conditions will be preserved,
and all buttons and switches will be disabled.
This feature is useful when the recorder has to be
carried in a bag or pocket.
Set the recorder to HOLD mode
1
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD
position.
•
After [Hold] appears on the display, the recorder
is set to HOLD mode.
Exit HOLD mode
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the A position.
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Inserting and ejecting a SD card
N o t e s
Inserting a SD card
•
•
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.
Hold the card straight and pull it out.
If an unformatted card is installed, the recorder
will automatically display the menu format option
(☞ P. 37).
Insert the SD card fully into the card slot with the
card facing the direction shown in the illustration
below, until it clicks into place.
•
When inserting SD card into the SD card slot, the
recorder message [Please Wait] will flash on the
LCD display for a few seconds while validating the
SD card.
•
1
•
•
•
Insert the card keeping it straight.
•
•
•
Never use any card in the recorder unless it has
been formatted on this unit (☞ P. 50).
Never remove the card while the recorder is in
operation. This may damage the data.
Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the
card inward may cause it to eject forcefully out of
the slot.
Ejecting a SD card
Push the SD card inward once to unlock it, and
let it eject.
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Setting time and date [Time & Date]
Setting the correct time and date on the recorder
is very important since every file recorded on the
recorder will have the time and date information
as part of the file header. This will simplify the file
management aspects later on.
1
Press the 9or 0button to select
the item to set.
•
Select the item from the “hour”, “minute”,
“year”, “month” and “day” with a flashing
point.
Time & Date
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.
1
01
M
01
D
2012
Y
1: 00
AM
BACK
24H
EXIT
2
Press the
+
or
−
button to set.
•
Follow the same steps by pressing the 9or
0button to select the next item, and press
F1, F2, F3 button
the
+
or
−
button to set.
PLAY/OK button
PLAY/OK
+, − button
Time & Date
9
,
0button
10
M
14
D
2012
Y
5 : 45
PM
BACK
24H
EXIT
•
You can select between 12 and 24 hour display
by pressing the F2([24H] or [12H])* button
while setting the hour and minute.
Example: 5:45 P.M
5:45 PM (Initial setting)
17:45
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Setting time and date [Time & Date]
•
You can choose the order of the year,
month, day by pressing the F2([M]/[D]/[Y]
or [D]/[M]/[Y] or [Y]/[M]/[D])* button while
setting them.
Changing the time and date
When the recorder’s POWER/HOLD switch is turned
ON the [Time & Date] will be displayed for two
seconds. If the time and date is not correct, set it
using the procedure below.
Example: October 14, 2012
10M 14D 2012Y
(Initial setting)
1
Press the
+
or
−
button in the [Device
1
Menu] screen, then select [Time & Date].
14D 10M 2012Y
2012Y 10M 14D
•
Refer to P.41 regarding each menu item
settings.
Device Menu
*
T h e d i s p l a y w i l l v a r y d e p e n d i n g o n t h e s t a t u s o f t h e
settings.
Beep
Power Save
Time & Date
Battery
USB Settings
Reset Settings
3
Press the PLAY/OK button to complete
the setting.
•
The clock will start from the set date and time.
Press the PLAY/OK button according to the
time signal.
BACK
EXIT
2
3
Press the PLAY/OK or 9button.
N o t e s
•
The time and date screen appears. The hour
indicator flashes, indicating the start of the
time and date setup process. The following
steps are the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of
“Setting time and date [Time & Date]” (☞
P. 20).
•
•
If you press the STOP button during the setup
operation, the settings are cancelled, and the
recorder returns to the previous screen.
You can set the time and date from your PC using
DSS Player software (☞ P. 53).
P r e s s t h e F3
(EXIT) or 0button to
complete the setting.
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Basic operations
Recording
The recorder has five folders, [A], [B], [C], [D],
[E] and you can select a folder by pressing the
F1 (FOLDER) button. 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.
Recording related settings
Recording related settings can be configured
to provide a suitable recording environment.
•
•
Recording modes [Rec Mode] (☞ P. 26).
Microphone sensitivity [Mic Sense]
(☞ P. 27).
Up to 200 messages can be recorded per folder.
•
•
Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator
[VCVA] (☞ P. 28).
Recording monitor (☞ P. 29).
2
By default, the Recording Mode is [QP].
Record function
By default, the RECORD function is configured to
record at the current position (overwrite).
However, that can be changed to any of the
following settings:
•
•
•
Append: Appends the recording to the end of the
current file (☞ P. 23).
Overwrite: Overwrites the recording starting at
the current position in the file (☞ P. 24).
Insert: Inserts the recording at the current
position in the file (☞ P. 25).
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Recording
New recording
1
2
2
3
Create a new file to record in.
1
Press the NEW button to create a new
file.
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a
b
a Selected Author ID
b New file number
c Remaining recording time
031/030
E
F
New File
Remain
c
15H 22M 40s
FOLDER
INFO
MENU
2
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2
Press the REC button to start recording.
Ni
•
The record indicator light glows orange and
] (Record indicator) appears on the
031/031
[
E
00M 10F
s
display. Aim the microphone at the sound
source. When you press the F1 (DISPLY)
button during recording, you can change the
LCD screen displays.
d
15H 2 2 M 3 0 s
DISPLY
INDEX
d Record indicator
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DS2500
3
Press the STOP button to stop recording.
Ni
•
If you want to append additional recordings to
the same file, press the REC button again.
031/031
30H 02M 20s
15H 0 2 M 2 0 s
FOLDER INFO
MENU
N o t e s
•
•
A beep will sound when the remaining recording time reaches 60
seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds while recording.
When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the record
indicator light starts flashing in orange. When the recording time is
decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster.
•
[Memory Full] or [Folder Full] will be displayed when the memory or
folder capacity is full.
-
Delete unnecessary files before recording any further (☞ P.32) or
transfer dictation files to your PC (☞ P. 53).
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Recording
Overwrite recording
2
2
3
You can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file.
Note that the overwritten recordings will be erased.
1
Select and play the file you want to
overwrite.
•
Stop the playback at the point you want to
start overwriting.
2
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2
Press the REC button to start overwriting.
•
The record indicator light glows orange and
] (Record indicator) appears on the
display.
101/133
[
E
10M 25F
s
a
b
00H 1 4 M 0 0 s
a Recording elapsed time
b Total recording time of the selected file
DISPLY
INDEX
3
Press the STOP button to stop overwriting.
Note
•
You cannot select a different recording mode ([QP], [SP]) than that of the
original file before overwrite recording.
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Recording
Insert recording
1
2
2
3
4
Additional recording can be inserted into previously recorded file.
PLAY/OK
1
2
Select and play the file you want to
insert an additional recording into.
While playing the file, press the F1
(INSERT)
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button to insert an additional recording.
134/134
•
[Insert Rec?] appears on the display.
2
PLAY/OK
00H 00M 10s
33M 2 5 s
Insert Rec?
EXIT
3
4
Press the REC button to start inserting
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an additional recording.
134/134
•
The record indicator light glows orange and
00M 12F
s
E
[
] (Record indicator) appears on the
display.
Insert Rec
[Insert Rec] and the remaining recording time
will alternate on the display.
DISPLY
INDEX
Ni
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DS2500
Press the STOP button to stop inserting
the additional recording.
134/134
E
F
00M 11s
4H 3 3 M 0 6 S
DISPLY
INDEX
Notes
•
•
The recording time and date of the file is updated to the time and date of
the inserted recording.
You cannot select a different recording mode ([QP], [SP]) than that of the
original file before inserting.
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Recording modes [Rec Mode]
The recording mode can choose between [QP]
(Quality Playback) and [SP] (Standard Playback).
3
Press the PLAY/OK button to complete
the setting.
•
[Setting fixed] will light up on the display,
and it will return to the [Record Menu] screen.
If you press the 0or F1 (BACK) button the
setting will be cancelled and it will return to
the [Record Menu] screen.
Pressing the F3 (EXIT) button will cancel the
contents being set and take you out of the
MENU.
•
F1, F3 button
•
PLAY/OK button
PLAY/OK
+, − button
2
Rec Mode
9
,
0button
QP
SP
Setting
fixed
BACK
EXIT
1
Select [Rec Mode] at the [Record Menu]
screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9
4
Press the F3
(EXIT) or 0button to
button.
close the menu screen.
•
Refer to P.41 regarding each menu item
settings.
•
•
Set recording mode is displayed when
creating the new file and during recording.
The recording mode of file recording is
displayed during playback and in stop mode.
Record Menu
Rec Mode
Mic Sense
VCVA
SP DICT
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Ni
12
031/030
E
F
BACK
EXIT
New File
Remain
15H 22M 40s
INFO
2
Press the
[SP].
+
or
–
button to select [QP] or
FOLDER
Rec Mode
Note
QP
SP
•
Choose [QP] mode for recording meetings or
lectures with crisp clarity.
BACK
EXIT
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Microphone sensitivity [Mic Sense]
You can switch between two microphone
sensitivities to meet recording needs: [Dictation] for
oral dictation and [Conference] which is suited for
situations like meetings and conferences with a small
number of people.
2
Press the
+
Conference] or [Dictation].
or
–
button to select
[
[Conference]: High-sensitivity mode that records
sounds in all directions.
[Dictation]: Low-sensitivity mode suited for
d i c t a t i o n .
The setting status will appear on the display as
CONF
[
] or [
DICT
].
Mic Sense
Conference
Dictation
2
F1, F3 button
BACK
EXIT
PLAY/OK button
PLAY/OK
3
Press the PLAY/OK button to complete
the setting.
+, − button
9
,
0button
•
[Setting fixed] will light up on the display,
and it will return to the [Record Menu] screen.
If you press the 0or F1 (BACK) button the
setting will be cancelled and it will return to
the [Record Menu] screen.
Pressing the F3 (EXIT) button will cancel the
contents being set and take you out of the
MENU.
•
•
1
Select [Mic Sense] at the [Record Menu]
screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9
button.
Mic Sense
Conference
Dictation
•
Refer to P.41 regarding each menu item
settings.
Setting
fixed
Record Menu
Rec Mode
Mic Sense
VCVA
12
BACK
EXIT
4
Press the F3
(EXIT) or 0button to
BACK
EXIT
close the menu screen.
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DS2500
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025/030
New File
02M 10s
3H 0 8 M 0 5 s
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Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator [VCVA]
The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) is a
function that starts recording automatically when
the microphone senses that sounds have reached
a preset threshold volume level, and automatically
pauses when the volume drops below the threshold.
The VCVA feature allows you to conserve memory by
automatically stopping recording in instances like
long silent periods during meetings.
2
Press the REC button to start recording.
•
When the sound volume is lower than the preset
actuation sound level, recording automatically
stops after 1 second approximately, and “Stand
by” flashes on the display. The record indicator
light glows orange and [
] (Record indicator)
appears when recording starts and flashes when
recording pauses.
VCVA
When this is enabled, [
display.
] will appear on the
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E
F
1
H
25M 01s
REC button
F1 button
Standby
DISPLY
INDEX
Adjust the start/stop actuation level:
While the recorder is in recording mode, press the
9or 0button to adjust the actuation level.
•
The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different
values. The higher the value is, the more sensitive
the recorder can react to sounds. At the highest
value, even the faintest sound will activate
recording.
PLAY/OK
PLAY/OK button
9
,
0button
•
The VCVA actuation level can be adjusted
according to the ambient (background) noise.
QP DICT VCVA
DS2500
Ni
a Start level (Varies
according to the
sound volume being
recorded)
b Level meter indicator
(moves to the left/right
according to the set
level)
134/134
E
F
1
Set the VCVA in the menu to [On].
1
H
25M 02s
•
Refer to P.41 regarding each menu item
settings.
VCVA Level 05
DISPLY
INDEX
b
a
Notes
•
•
The start/stop actuation level also varies
depending on the selected microphone
sensitivity mode (☞ P. 27).
To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and
adjustment of the start/stop actuation level is
recommended.
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Recording monitor
It is possible to monitor your recording by listening
to the recording while recording is in progress. Insert
the earphone plug into the earphone jack and use
the
+
or
–
button to control the volume level.
2
+, − (Volume) button
Note
•
Insert the plugs in to the end as shown in the
illustration when inserting the earphone or
external microphone.
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Playback
You can start playing a file at any point.
1
2
3
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1
Select the file, then press the PLAY/OK
Ni
button to start playback.
PLAY/OK
101/133
•
The [
display.
] (Play indicator) appears on the
a
00M 05s
27M 5 8 s
a Play indicator
INSERT SPEED INDEX
PLAY/OK
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DS2500
Ni
2
2
3
Press the
volume.
+
or
–
button to adjust the
101/133
•
The display shows the volume level. You can
choose between [00] to [30].
00M 07s
b
Volume 15
b Volume level
INSERT SPEED INDEX
Press the STOP button at any point you
want to stop the playback.
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Playback
Playback functions
Operation
How to cancel
Fast Forward
(FF)
Press the 9or FF button once while stopped.
Press the PLAY/OK or STOP button.
Press the PLAY/OK or STOP button.
Release the button.
Rewind
(REW)
Press the 0or REW button once while stopped.
Cue
(CUE)
Press and hold the 9or FF button while stopped
or playing a file.
Review
(REV)
Press and hold the 0or REW button while
stopped or playing a file.
2
Release the button.
Press the F2 (SPEED) button during playback.
•
Every time the F2 (SPEED) button is pressed, the
playback speed will switch.
Play (playback):
Playback at normal speed.
Slow Play (slow playback):
Playback speed slows down (-50%), and “Slow
play” will turn on.
Playback
Speed
Fast Play (fast playback):
Playback speed becomes faster (+50%), and “Fast
play” will turn on.
Notes
•
•
If you press the 9or FF button once while fast-forwarding or twice while stopped, the recorder will stop
at the end of the file (F.Skip).
If you press the 0or REW button once while rewinding or twice while stopped, the recorder will stop at
the beginning of the file (B.Skip). If the 0or REW button is pressed within 2 seconds, the recorder skips
to the beginning of the previous file.
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Erasing
Erasing a file
2
3
4
Erasing or deleting a file from any of the folder on the recorder is a very
simple process.
PLAY/OK
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1
2
Select the file you want to erase.
Press the ERASE button.
029/031
Erase in Folder
File Erase
Cancel
PLAY/OK
2
EXIT
Erase in Folder
File Erase
Cancel
3
4
Press the
+
button to select [File Erase],
then press the PLAY/OK button.
PLAY/OK
QP DICT
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Press the
press the PLAY/OK button.
+
button to select [Start], then
029/031
•
The display changes to [Erase !] and erasing
will start.
File Erase
Start
Cancel
BACK
[Erase Done] is displayed when the file is erased.
File numbers will be reassigned automatically.
Erase !
QP DICT
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029/030
Erase Done
Notes
•
•
An erased file cannot be restored.
Files cannot be erased in the following cases.
-
File being set [Lock] (☞ P.42).
-
Files stored on a locked SD card (☞ P.9).
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Erasing
Erasing all files in a folder
All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously.
2
3
4
PLAY/OK
1
2
Select the file you want to erase.
Press the ERASE button.
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029/030
Erase in Folder
File Erase
Cancel
PLAY/OK
2
EXIT
Erase in Folder
File Erase
Cancel
3
4
Press the + button to select [Erase in
Folder], then press the PLAY/OK button.
PLAY/OK
QP DICT
Ni
Press the
+
button to select [Start], then
DS2500
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press the PLAY/OK button.
/030
•
The display changes to [Erase !] and erasing
will start.
Erase in Folder
Start
Cancel
BACK
[Erase Done] is displayed when the files are erased.
Any locked files in the folder will be reassigned new
file numbers in ascending order.
Erase !
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DS2500
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000/000
Erase Done
Notes
•
•
The erasing process may take up to 10 seconds. Do not interrupt this
process or data may be damaged.
Files cannot be erased in the following cases.
-
-
File being set [Lock] (☞ P.42).
Files stored on a locked SD card (☞ P.9).
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Erasing
Partially erasing a file
You can erase a selected file in part.
2
3
1
2
Playback the file you would like to
partially erase.
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Press the ERASE button at the point to
start erasing.
134/134
PLAY/OK
•
While playback continues, [Erase start] will
appear on the display.
2
45M 02s
01H 5 5 M 2 5 s
•
If you press the F2 ( ) button, playback will
skip (F.Skip) to the end of the file and then
stop. That will be set automatically as the
ending point of the partial erase.
If you press the F1 ( ) button, playback will
skip back (B. Skip) and restart from the partial
erase starting point.
INSERT SPEED INDEX
•
01H 5 5 M 2 3 s
Erase start
EXIT
Playback will continue until the end of the
file or until the partial erase ending point is
confirmed.
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3
Press the ERASE button at the point to
end erasing.
134/134
•
The erase starting point (time) set in step 2
and the ending point (time) set in this step will
alternate on the display for 8 seconds.
05M 01s
01H 5 5 M 2 5 s
Start point
EXIT
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45M 32s
01H 1 5 M 2 5 s
End point
EXIT
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Erasing
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4
Press the ERASE button to confirm erase.
•
The display changes to [Partial erasing !] and
erasing will start.
134/134
4
1 P2art0ial35
erasing !
When [Partial erase completed.] appears on the
display, partial erase is complete.
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PLAY/OK
134/134
2
1
Partia2l 0eras3e5
completed.
Notes
•
If the ERASE button is not pressed within 8 seconds after the [Start
point] and [End point] are alternately displayed, the recorder will revert
to stop status.
•
•
An erased file cannot be restored.
Files cannot be partially erased in the following cases.
-
File being set [Lock] (☞ P.42).
-
The SD card lock is turned on (☞ P.9).
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Advanced operations
Selecting folders and files
Changing file
1
While the file is being displayed, press
the 9or 0button.
F1, F3 button
•
This will change and display the file number
order for files within the folder.
PLAY/OK button
a Current file number
PLAY/OK
+, − button
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DS2500
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b Total number of
recorded files in the
folder
a
b
9
,
0button
C
001/010
3
00M 00s
05M 0 0 s
MENU
FOLDER INFO
Changing folders
1
While the recorder is stopped, press the
F1
(FOLDER) button.
•
The folder list screen will be displayed.
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A
B
C
Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
D Folder D
E
Folder E
FOLDER
EXIT
2
Press the
+
or
–
button to select the
folder, then press the PLAY/OK button.
•
•
This will change the folder.
You can switch folders by pressing the
F1 (FOLDER) button.
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A
B
C
Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
D Folder D
E
Folder E
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Displaying file information [Information]
The recorder can display a variety of information
related to the current file.
The displayed information
The following information will be displayed.
[File Name]:
F i l e n a m e .
[Rec Time]:
Time and date the file was recorded.
[Author ID]:
F2, F3 button
Display the Author ID of file.
PLAY/OK
Note
•
When the file that Work Type or the Option
Item is set is transferred from PC to this unit,
the information will be displayed on the File
Information.
3
1
Select the file containing the
information to display.
•
Refer to P.36 regarding file selection.
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029/030
00M 00s
22M 4 0 s
MENU
FOLDER INFO
2
Press the F2 (INFO) button.
•
•
The file information is displayed.
You can display the file information by
pressing the F3 (MENU) button and selecting
[Information] from [File Menu].
Ni
029/030
File Name
D S 2 5 0 0 0 6 . D S 2
Rec Time
2012Y09M23D 12:23PM
Author ID
DS2500
EXIT
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Index marks
Index marks can be placed in a file during recording
or playback. Index marks are used to provide a quick
and easy way to identify important or significant
parts within the file.
Locating an index mark
2
While playing back a file, press and hold
the 9or 0button.
•
The recorder stops for 1 second when it
reaches the index mark.
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F3 button
029/030
3H
10M 56s
22M 4 0 s
PLAY/OK
9
,
0button
Index 01
INSERT SPEED INDEX
3
ERASE button
Clearing an index mark
3
4
Locate the index mark you want to clear.
While the index number appears for
approximately 2 seconds on the display,
press the ERASE button.
Setting an index mark
1
While the recorder is recording or in
•
The index mark is erased.
playback mode, press the F3 (INDEX)
QP DICT
DS2500
Ni
button to set an index mark.
•
An index number appears on the display.
029/030
3H
10M 56s
QP DICT
DS2500
Ni
Index 01
Clear
029/030
INSERT SPEED
INDEX
3H
10M 56s
Index 01
Set
Notes
INSERT SPEED INDEX
•
•
Up to 32 index marks can be set with in a file.
When a file is locked or set to read-only, or when
the SD card lock is enabled index mark cannot be
erased. Clear the settings before erasing.
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Menu list
sMenu setting (While the recorder is stopped, press the F3 (MENU) button)
Main menu
Ref.page
Second layer
Setting
Lock
[Off], [On]
P.42
File Menu
Information
Rec Mode
The file information is displayed.
P.37
P. 26
[QP], [SP]
3
Record Menu
Mic Sense
VCVA
[Dictation], [Confeuyn.rence]
P.27
P. 28
[Off], [On]
Backlight
Contrast
LED
[On], [Off]
P.43
P.44
P.45
P.46
Display Menu
Program contrast level [01]~[12] (Default is [06]).
[On], [Off]
[English], [Deutsch], [Français], [Español], [Italiano],
[Русском]
Languages
Device Menu
(To the next page)
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Menu list
Main menu
Ref.page
Second layer
Setting
Beep
[On], [Off]
P.47
Devices Menu
[5 minutes], [10 minutes], [30 minutes], [1hour],
Power Save
Time & Date
P.17
[Off].
In order of hour, minute, year, month and day.
P. 20
P.13
Battery
USB Settings
Reset Settings
Format
[Ni-MH] , [ A l k a l i n e ]
3
[USB Connect]: [PC], [AC Adapter], [Optional]
[USB Class]: [Composite], [Storage]
P.48
P. 51
Returns the menu settings to their initial state.
Initializes the card.
P. 50
P.9
Card Info.
[Remain], [Capacity]
System Info.
[Model Name], [Version], [Serial]
P. 52
File Menu
(To the page 39)
Notes
•
•
The selectable language varies depending on the countries where the product was
purchased.
Items appear in bold letters in the “Setting” column to indicate that they are the initial
settings.
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Learning to use the menu
To navigate through the different options in the
menu, use the menu list flow chart (☞ P.39, P.40) and
the following steps to modify or change any settings.
3
4
Press the PLAY/OK or 9button.
•
Move to the setting of the selected menu
items.
Press the
+
or
–
button to move to the
menu item to be set.
Record Menu
Rec Mode
Mic Sense
VCVA
F1, F3 button
PLAY/OK button
PLAY/OK
+, − button
BACK
EXIT
9
,
0button
3
5
Press the PLAY/OK or 9button.
•
Move to the setting of the selected item.
Rec Mode
QP
SP
1
Press the F3 (MENU) button.
•
The [Main Menu] screen will appear on the
display.
BACK
EXIT
Main Menu
File Menu
6
7
Press the
setting.
+
or
–
button to change the
Record Menu
Display Menu
Device Menu
Press the PLAY/OK button to complete
the setting.
EXIT
•
If you press the 0or F1 (BACK) button, the
setting will be cancelled and it will return to
the menu.
Pressing the F3 (EXIT) button will cancel the
contents being set and take you out of the
MENU.
2
Press the
+
or button to move to [Main
–
Menu] item to be set.
•
Main Menu
File Menu
8
Press the F3
(EXIT) or 0button to
Record Menu
Display Menu
Device Menu
close the menu screen.
EXIT
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Locking files [Lock]
3
Press the
Off].
+
or button to select [On] or
–
When a file is set to [Lock], [ ] will appear on the
display, allowing you to prevent important files from
accidental erase. Moreover, the file will not be erased
even when all files within a folder are erased.
[
[On]: Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased. [ ] appears on the display.
[Off]: Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased.
Lock
029/030
F1, F3 button
OnC
Off
PLAY/OK button
BACK
EXIT
PLAY/OK
+, − button
3
9
,
0button
4
Press the PLAY/OK button to complete
the setting.
•
•
•
[File Lock On] or [File Lock Off] will light up
on the display, and it will return to the [File
Menu] screen.
If you press the 0or F1 (BACK) button the
setting will be cancelled and it will return to
the [File Menu].
1
2
Select the file you want to lock.
Pressing the F3 (EXIT) button will cancel the
contents being set and take you out of the MENU.
Select [Lock] at the [File Menu] screen,
then press the PLAY/OK or 9button.
•
Refer to P.41 regarding each menu item
settings.
Lock
File Menu
File
On
0
L
2
ock9
Lock
Information
OnC
Off
BACK
EXIT
BACK
EXIT
5
Press the F3
(EXIT) or 0button to
close the menu screen.
QP CONF
Ni
DS2500
E
029/030
New File
02M 10s
3H 0 8 M 0 5 s
FOLDER INFO
MENU
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Backlight [Backlight]
When the display backlight is set to [On], the
backlight will light up for about 10 seconds when a
button is pressed.
This is useful in that it allows you to check the display
even in dark locations.
2
Press the
Off].
[On]: Backlight is enabled.
[Off]: Backlight is disabled.
+
or button to select [On] or
–
[
Backlight
On
Off
F1, F3 button
BACK
EXIT
PLAY/OK button
+, − button
3
Press the PLAY/OK button to complete
the setting.
3
PLAY/OK
9
,
0button
•
•
•
[Setting fixed] will light up on the display,
and it will return to the [Display Menu]
screen.
If you press the 0or F1 (BACK) button the
setting will be cancelled and it will return to
the [Display Menu] screen.
Pressing the F3 (EXIT) button will cancel the
contents being set and take you out of the
MENU.
1
Select [Backlight] at the [Display Menu]
screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9
button.
•
Refer to P.41 regarding each menu item
settings.
Backlight
On
Off
Setting
fixed
Display Menu
Backlight
Contrast
LED
Language
12
BACK
EXIT
BACK
EXIT
4
Press the F3
(EXIT) or 0button to
close the menu screen.
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LCD contrast adjustment [Contrast]
Display contrast can be adjusted from level [01] to
[12].
2
Press the
+
or
–
button to set the
contrast level.
•
You can adjust the LCD display contrast level
from [01] to [12].
Contrast
+
F1, F3 button
Level
06
PLAY/OK button
-
PLAY/OK
+, − button
BACK
EXIT
9
,
0button
3
3
Press the PLAY/OK button to complete
the setting.
•
The set contrast level lights up and will return
to the [Display Menu] screen.
If you press the 0or F1 (BACK) button the
setting will be cancelled and it will return to
the [Display Menu] screen.
Pressing the F3 (EXIT) button will cancel the
contents being set and take you out of the
MENU.
•
1
Select [Contrast] at the [Display Menu]
screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9
•
button.
•
Refer to P.41 regarding each menu item
settings.
Contrast
Display Menu
+
Backlight
Contrast
LED
Language
12
Setting
fixed
06
BACK
EXIT
BACK
EXIT
4
Press the F3
(EXIT) or 0button to
close the menu screen.
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LED [LED]
You can set it so the Record indicator light does not
turn on.
2
Press the
Off].
+
or – button to select [On] or
[
[On]: LED light will be set.
[Off] : L E D l i g h t w i l l b e c a n c e l l e d .
LED (Record
LED
indicator light)
On
Off
BACK
EXIT
F1, F3 button
3
3
Press the PLAY/OK button to complete
the setting.
PLAY/OK button
+, − button
PLAY/OK
•
•
•
[Setting fixed] will light up on the display,
and it will return to the [Display Menu]
screen.
If you press the 0or F1 (BACK) button the
setting will be cancelled and it will return to
the [Display Menu] screen.
Pressing the F3 (EXIT) button will cancel the
contents being set and take you out of the
MENU.
9
,
0button
1
Select [LED] at the [Display Menu] screen,
then press the PLAY/OK or 9button.
•
Refer to P.41 regarding each menu item
settings.
LED
On
Off
Display Menu
Setting
fixed
Backlight
Contrast
LED
Language
12
BACK
EXIT
BACK
EXIT
4
Press the F3
(EXIT) or 0button to
close the menu screen.
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Language [Language]
Language
English
You can select the display language for this recorder.
The selectable language varies depending on the
countries where the product was purchased.
BACK
EXIT
F1, F3 button
3
Press the PLAY/OK button to complete
the setting.
PLAY/OK button
+, − button
•
The displayed language is changed and will
return to the [Display Menu] screen.
If you press the 0or F1 (BACK) button the
setting will be cancelled and it will return to
the [Display Menu] screen.
Pressing the F3 (EXIT) button will cancel the
contents being set and take you out of the
MENU.
PLAY/OK
9
,
0button
•
3
•
1
Select [Language] at the [Display Menu]
Language
English
screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9
button.
Setting
fixed
•
Refer to P.41 regarding each menu item
settings.
BACK
EXIT
Display Menu
Backlight
Contrast
LED
4
Press the F3
(EXIT) or 0button to
Language
close the menu screen.
BACK
EXIT
Note
2
Press the
+
or
–
button to set the
•
The selectable language varies depending on the
countries where the product was purchased.
language.
[English]: Displays in English.
[Deutsch]: Displays in German.
[Français]: Displays in French.
[Español] : D i s p l a y s i n S p a n i s h .
[Italiano]: Displays in Italian.
[Русском]: Displays in Russian.
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System sounds [Beep]
When this is set to [On], the recorder beeps to alert
you to button operations or warn you of errors.
2
Press the
Off].
+
or – button to select [On] or
[
[On]: System sounds are enabled.
[Off] : S y s t e m s o u n d s a r e d i s a b l e d .
Beep
On
Off
F1, F3 button
PLAY/OK button
PLAY/OK
+, − button
BACK
EXIT
9
,
0button
3
3
Press the PLAY/OK button to complete
the setting.
•
[Setting fixed] will light up on the display,
and it will return to the [Device Menu] screen.
If you press the 0or F1 (BACK) button the
setting will be cancelled and it will return to
the [Display Menu] screen.
Pressing the F3 (EXIT) button will cancel the
contents being set and take you out of the
MENU.
•
1
Select [Beep] at the [Device Menu]
screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9
•
button.
•
Refer to P.41 regarding each menu item
settings.
Beep
Device Menu
Beep
Power Save
Time & Date
On
Off
Setting
fixed
Battery
12
USB Settings
Reset Settings
BACK
EXIT
BACK
EXIT
4
Press the F3
(EXIT) or 0button to
close the menu screen.
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Changing the USB class [USB Settings]
Besides setting to [PC] (Connect to PC to transfer
files) or [AC Adapter] (Connect to AC adapter to
recharge the battery), you can switch the USB class
according to your usage.
[USB Connect]: Setting for connecting to the PC.
[USB Class] : S e t t i n g f o r U S B c l a s s .
3
Press the PLAY/OK button.
•
If you select [USB Class], proceed to the
operation of Step 6.
F1, F3 button
When [USB Connect] is selected:
PLAY/OK button
PLAY/OK
+, − button
4
Press the + or − button to change the
setting.
3
9
,
0button
USB Connect
PC
AC Adapter
Optional
1
Select [USB Settings] at the [Device
Menu] screen, then press the PLAY/OK or
9button.
BACK
EXIT
•
Refer to P.41 regarding each menu item
settings.
[PC]: Setting for when the recorder is connected
to the PC and used as a storage device or
composite device. Connected as storage or
composite.
Device Menu
Beep
Power Save
Time & Date
Battery
USB Settings
Reset Settings
[AC Adapter]: Setting for when the recorder is
connected to the PC for charging or to the AC
Adapter (A514) (optional).
[Optional]: Setting to confirm the connection
method each time a USB connection is made.
BACK
EXIT
5
Press the PLAY/OK button to complete
2
Press the
+
or button to select [USB
–
the setting.
Connect] or [USB Class].
•
If you select [USB Connect], proceed to the
operation of Step 8.
USB Settings
USB Connect
USB Class
EN
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EXIT
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Changing the USB class [USB Settings]
When [USB Class] is selected:
6
Press the + or − button to change the
setting.
USB Class
Composite
Storage
BACK
EXIT
[Composite]: Setting when connected to the PC
and used as an external memory device, USB
speaker or microphone.
3
[Storage]: Recognized as an external memory
device from the PC.
7
8
Press the PLAY/OK button to complete
the setting.
Press the F3
(EXIT) or 0button to
close the menu screen.
Notes
•
•
When you first connect the recorder to your PC
as an external storage device, the driver for the
recorder will be automatically installed in your PC.
The PC cannot recognize when the recorder is
connected to the PC when setting for the [USB
Connect] is set to [AC Adapter].
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Formatting the card [Format]
Cards that have been used in non-Olympus devices,
or cards that are not recognized by the recorder,
must be formatted before they can be used with the
recorder.
To familiarize yourself with the formatting process,
read the steps below.
In terms of formatting, only selected cards can be
formatted, the recorder’s menu settings cannot be
initialized. The initialization of menu items should be
set up through DSS Player or the recorder’s [Reset
Settings].
2
3
4
5
Press the
option.
+
or button to select [Start]
–
Format
Start
Cancel
BACK
EXIT
Press the PLAY/OK button to confirm
Start] selection.
[
3
Format
Data will be
cleared
PLAY/OK button
PLAY/OK
+, −, 9button
Press the
+
or
–
button again to select
[Start] option.
Format
Are You Sure?
Start
Cancel
1
Select [Device Menu] at the [Format]
screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9
button.
•
Refer to P.41 regarding each menu item
settings.
BACK
EXIT
Press the PLAY/OK button again to
initiate the formatting process.
Device Menu
Power Save
Time & Date
Battery
Format
Format
USB Settings
12
Reset Settings
Format
Format !
Format Done
BACK
EXIT
•
[Format Done] displays when formatting
ends.
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Formatting the card [Format]
Initializing the recorder’s menu settings
[Reset Settings]
To return the recorder’s menu settings to their
original status from the time of purchase (initial
settings), perform the setting from [Reset
Settings] in the [Device Menu], or perform the
same operation by using DSS Player.
Device Menu
Power Save
Time & Date
Battery
USB Settings
Reset Settings
Format
3
BACK
EXIT
Notes
•
The time required to format cards differs
depending on the capacity of cards. Do not
interrupt the formatting process by the following
operations. Doing so will damage the data or card.
-
Remove the card.
-
Remove the batteries.
•
•
When the card is formatted, all the stored data,
including locked files, are erased.
If an unformatted card is inserted, the recorder
automatically displays the format option in the
menu.
•
•
SD cards for which the SD card lock is enabled
cannot be initialized.
Formatting on the recorder will be quick format.
If you format the card, information of file
management is refreshed and the data inside the
card is not deleted completely. When handing
over and disposing the card, be careful about the
data leakage from the card. We recommend the
card to be destroyed when you dispose the card.
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Check system information [System info.]
System information about the recorder like its
[Model Name], [Version] and [Serial] can be
displayed.
In this recorder, you can check the card Information
(☞ P.9) and file Information (☞ P. 37).
F1, F3 button
PLAY/OK button
3
PLAY/OK
9
,
0button
1
Select [System info.] at the [Device
Menu] screen, then press the PLAY/OK or
9button.
•
•
[Model Name] [Version] [Serial] will appear.
Refer to P.41 regarding each menu item
settings.
Device Menu
System Info.
Battery
USB Settings
Reset Settings
Model Name
DS-2500
Version
1.00
Serial
Format
12
Card info.
System info.
123456789
BACK
EXIT
BACK
EXIT
2
3
Press the PLAY/OK, 0or F1 (BACK)
button.
Press the F3(EXIT) or 0button to close
the menu screen.
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Managing files on your PC
DSS Player Software
The DSS Player is a fully featured software tool
that provides a simple to use but sophisticated
method of managing your recordings. Some of
the features of the DSS Player are:
D r i v e :
CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive
Display:
800 x 600 pixels or more, 65,536 colors or more
(16,770,000 colors or more is recommended)
U S B p o r t :
One or more free ports
O t h e r s :
•
Automatic startup of the application by connecting
the device.
•
Automatic download of Dictation by connecting
the device.
•
•
Voice recorder’s menu setting.
Direct recording and editing of existing Dictation
through Voice recorder’s button.
With the Dictation Module, Transcription Module:
A Microsoft WDM- or MME-compliant and
Windows-compatible sound device
Make sure that your computer meets the minimum
requirements listed below.
Macintosh
4
Operating System:
Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.7
C P U :
PowerPC® G3 500 MHz or more,
or Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or more
R A M :
256 MB or more (512 MB or more is recommended)
Hard drive space:
200 MB or more
Minimum requirement
Windows
Operating System:
Microsoft® Windows® XP:
Professional / Home Edition SP3 x86
Professional / Home Edition SP2 x64
Microsoft® Windows Vista®:
Ultimate / Enterprise / Business / Home
Premium / Home Basic SP2 (both x86/64)
Microsoft® Windows 7®:
Ultimate / Enterprise / Professional / Home
Premium (both x86/64)
Ultimate / Enterprise / Professional / Home
Premium SP1 (both x86/64)
C P U :
D r i v e :
CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive
B r o w s e r :
Macintosh Safari 3.0.4 or later,
mozilla Firefox 3.6.20 or later
Display:
1024 x 768 pixels or more, 32,000 colors or more
USB port:
One or more free ports
O t h e r s :
Audio device
Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7: 1 GHz or higher
R A M :
Microsoft® Windows® XP:
256 MB or more
Microsoft® Windows Vista®:
1 GB or more
Notes
•
Even if the above conditions are satisfied,
self-modified computers, self-upgraded OS or
multiple OS environments are not supported.
Macintosh version does not support voice
recognition software.
Microsoft® Windows 7®:
1 GB or more (32 bit) / 2 GB or more (64 bit)
Hard drive space:
•
•
2 GB or more
EN
For information on the latest OS upgrades
compatibility, visit the Olympus Web page at
B r o w s e r :
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
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Installing software
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 Windows XP/Vista/7 or Mac OS X on the network, you need to log on as an Administrator.
W i n d o w s
Macintosh
For the Windows version, there is an installation
method for individuals and one for administrators to
install on multiple client PCs.
1
Insert Olympus DSS Player CD into the
CD-ROM drive.
An explanation of the installation method for
individuals installing the software on a single PC will
be provided here.
2
3
Double-click the CD icon.
Double-click the setup icon.
•
The Install Wizard will begin.
1
Insert Olympus DSS Player CD into the
CD-ROM drive.
Once you have consented to the
4
licensingagreement, follow the instructions
on the screen to complete the installation.
•
The installation program will start
automatically.
4
5
Proceed with the installation according
to the instructions on the screen.
If the installation program does not start
automatically, browse your CD-ROM drive and
execute [launcher.exe].
You will be requested to restart, so
conduct a restart by following the
instructions.
2
3
The launcher will startup.
•
Select the language you would like to install
from the upper-left pull-down menu and click
[DSS Player Standard Installation].
The Install Wizard will begin.
•
Once you have consented to the licensing
agreement, enter your name, company name,
and license ID number (serial number).
The license ID number is printed on the license
ID card included inside the recorder package.
4
Proceed with the installation according
to the instructions on the screen.
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Uninstalling software
Using online help
For information on the DSS Player usage and
features, refer to the Online help.
To start online Help:
Window
1
2
3
Exit DSS Player program.
Windows
Click the [start] button on the taskbar.
Select [Add/Remove programs] from the
1
Click the [start] button, then select
[All Programs], [Olympus DSS Player
Standard], [Dictation Module Help].
[Control Panel].
A list of installed applications is displayed.
•
4
5
Select [Olympus DSS Player Standard],
2
3
While DSS Player is running, select the
then click the [Change/Remove] button.
[Help] menu, [Contents].
Proceed with the uninstallation
according to the instructions on the
screen.
While DSS Player is running, press F1 on
the keyboard.
4
Macintosh
Macintosh
1
While DSS Player software is running,
select [DSS Player Help] from the [Help]
menu.
1
Exit DSS Player program.
2
Double-click [DSS Uninstaller] in
[
Application] {[DSS Player] folder.
Note
•
An uninstaller is displayed.
•
The Online help will be available after DSS Player
software installation.
3
Proceed with the uninstallation
according to the instructions on the
screen.
Note
•
The dictation files you made are stored in the
[MESSAGE] folder. If you don’t need them, delete
them.
You can confirm the location of the [MESSAGE]
folder by clicking on [Options] in the [Tools]
menu before uninstalling.
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Connecting recorder to PC
Connecting to your PC using the USB cable
1
Boot the PC.
Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC.
2
3
Connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the
bottom of the recorder.
•
[Remote (Composite)] is displayed on the recorder if the USB cable is
connected.
Once you connect the recorder to your PC, the recorder will be powered
through the USB cable.
While PC connection, the SD card is recognized as the respective
removable disk drive.
4
Notes
•
•
NEVER remove the card or disconnect the USB cable while the record
indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed.
Some PC’s may not supply sufficient power and the recorder fails to
connect. Refer to your PC user’s manual regarding the USB port on your
PC.
•
•
Do not connect the recorder to a PC by using a USB hub. Make sure to
connect to a USB port on your PC.
Make sure to push the cable connector all the way in. Otherwise, the
recorder may not operate properly.
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Connecting recorder to PC
Notes
Disconnecting from your PC
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NEVER remove the card or disconnect the USB
cable while the record indicator light is flashing. If
you do, the data on the card will get destroyed.
Some PC’s may not supply sufficient power and
the recorder fails to connect. Refer to your PC
user’s manual regarding the USB port on your PC.
Do not connect the recorder to a PC by using a
USB hub. Make sure to connect to a USB port on
your PC.
Make sure to push the cable connector all the
way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate
properly.
This is an operational environment for saving the
files recorded by this recorder to your PC with USB
connection.
Windows
1
Click [ ] on the task bar located at the
lower-right corner of the screen. Click
[Safely remove USB Mass Storage
Device].
•
The drive letter will differ depending on the
PC being used.
2
Confirm that the record indicator light
turns off before disconnecting the USB
cable.
Even if operational environment is satisfied, we
do not support upgraded OS, the multi-boot
environment or self-modified computers.
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Macintosh
1
Move the icon of the recorder's drive
displayed on desktop to trash box by
drag and drop.
2
Disconnect the USB cable.
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Running DSS Player Software
By default, connecting the recorder to your PC, will
start the application automatically.
Macintosh
Disabling automatic start:
Windows
1
2
3
Click the Dock’s System Preferences.
Click Device Detector.
Disabling automatic start:
1
2
Right-click the Device Detector in the
System Tray in the lower right-hand
corner of the screen, then select
[Settings startup application].
Turn the automatic startup setting Off.
Manual start:
1
2
Double click the DSS Player icon for the
folder in [Application] {[DSS Player].
Click [DSS Player Standard].
•
The check mark on [DSS Player Standard]
disappears.
•
All program menu will be displayed.
Manual start:
Register user information.
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•
The user’s registration screen will be displayed
at the time of initial startup. Please input the
serial number. Please see the seal attached
to the CD-ROM package included with the
DSS Player, for the serial number. After the
input has ended, click [OK] to complete the
registration.
1
Click the [start] button, then select [All
Programs].
•
All program menu will be displayed.
2
Select [Olympus DSS Player Standard],
then click [Dictation Module].
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Other practical use methods
Using as external memory of the computer
When the recorder is connected to your PC, it will be
recognized on your PC as a removable drive.
You can view and access the recorder card from My
Computer and download data from the card to your
PC using standard windows copy/move and delete
commands. You can also upload data from the PC to
the card in the recorder in the same way.
Example: Copying Data from PC to Card Using Explorer
or Finder
1
Connecting the recorder to your PC.
•
For connection procedure, refer to
“Connecting to Your PC Using the USB
Cable” (☞ P. 56).
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2
3
4
Open Windows Explorer or Finder
window.
•
[Removable disk] is displayed.
Copy the data.
•
The recorder will appear as a removable drive
icon.
Unplug the recorder from a computer.
Note
•
NEVER remove the card or disconnect the USB
cable while the record indicator light is flashing.
If you do, the data on the card will get destroyed.
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Other information
Alarm message list
M e s s a g e
E x p l a n a t i o n
A c t i o n
Charge the batteries or replace with new
batteries (☞ P.12, P.14, P.15).
[Battery Low]
[File Protected]
[Index Full]
Battery power is getting low.
Attempt to delete a locked file.
Unlock the file from the file menu (☞ P.42).
The file is full of index marks (maximum of 32
marks).
Erase index marks that are no longer required
(☞ P. 38).
The folder is full of files (maximum of 200 files).
Erase unnecessary files (☞ P. 32).
[Folder Full]
The destination folder already has the maximum
number of files (200).
Erase unnecessary files (☞ P. 32).
Erase once again.
When an Erase Error occurs format the card.
[Erase Error]
An error occurred while erasing.
[Card Error]
An incompatible card was inserted.
The card cannot be used with this recorder.
The card has no remaining memory.
There was an error while formatting the card.
Insert a compatible card (☞ P.19).
[Unsupported Card]
[Memory Full]
[Format Error]
Please remove the card.
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Erase files that are no longer required or insert
another card.
Reformat the card (☞ P. 50).
This is a malfunction. Contact the place of
purchase or Olympus Service Center for repair.
[System Error]
System error detected in the recorder.
There is no card inserted.
[Insert Card]
Insert a card (☞ P.19).
[Can’t make the sys-
tem file. Connect to PC The management file cannot be created due to
Connect the recorder to a computer and delete
unnecessary files.
and delete
unnecessary file]
insufficient space on the card.
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Troubleshooting
S y m p t o m
P r o b a b l e c a u s e
A c t i o n
The batteries are not loaded properly.
The batteries are dead.
Verify polarity is correct (☞ P.12).
Nothing appears on
the display
Charge the batteries or replace with new
batteries (☞ P.12, P.14, P.15).
The recorder is in power off mode.
The recorder is in power off mode.
The batteries are dead.
Turn the power on (☞ P.17).
Turn the power on (☞ P.17).
Won’t start
Charge the batteries or replace with new
batteries (☞ P.12, P.14, P.15).
Erase unnecessary files or insert another card
(☞ P.19, P. 32).
The card does not have enough memory.
The card is unformatted.
Format the card (☞ P. 50).
Unable to record
The maximum number of files has been
reached.
Change to any other folder (☞ P. 36).
Unlock the SD card lock.
The SD card is locked.
The earphone is connected.
The volume level is set to [00].
The file is locked.
Unplug the earphones to use the internal
speaker.
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No playback tone
heard
Adjust the volume level (☞ P. 30).
Unlock the file from the file menu (☞ P.42).
Unlock the SD card lock.
Unable to erase
The SD card is locked.
The recorder was shaken during recording.
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Noise heard during
playback
The recorder was placed near a cell phone or
fluorescent lamp while recording or during
playback.
Move the recorder.
Recording level too
low
Set the microphone sensitivity to Conference
mode and try again (☞ P. 27).
The microphone sensitivity is too low.
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Troubleshooting/Technical assistance and support
S y m p t o m
P r o b a b l e c a u s e
A c t i o n
The maximum number of index marks (32) has
been reached.
Erase unnecessary index marks (☞ P. 38).
Unable to set index
marks
The file is locked.
Unlock the file from the file menu (☞ P.42).
The SD card is locked.
Unlock the SD card lock.
When using the supplied rechargeable bat-
teries, set the battery setting to [Ni-MH]. Also,
please avoid using the batteries outside the
recommended temperature range (☞ P.13, P.16).
[Battery] is set to [Alkaline].
When using the USB connection, follow the
confirmation display and press the PLAY/OK
button.
Cannot recharge
You have not pressed the PLAY/OK button.
Stop the operation on the recorder. Charge will
start 1 minute after the end of the operation.
[USB Class] is set to [Composite].
Please close the applications in use.
Cannot find the
recorded file
Wrong folder.
Switch to the right folder (☞ P. 36).
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Cannot connect to
a PC
Sometimes a connection cannot be made with
some PCs running Windows XP or Vista.
You need to change the PC’s USB settings. See
DSS Player Online help for details (☞ P. 55).
Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only.
sTechnical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada
1-888-553-4448
sUser Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada
sTechnical Hotline Number in Europe
Toll free number: 00800 67 10 83 00
available for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway,
Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe
+ 49 180 567 1083
+ 49 40 23773 4899
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Accessories (optional)
sHeadset: E62, E102
sTelephone pickup microphone: TP8
Earphone type microphone can be plugged into
your ear while phoning. The voice or conversation
over the phone can be clearly recorded.
sNi-MH rechargeable battery and charger
set: BC400 (Europe only)
BC400 comes with an Ni-MH rechargeable battery
charger (BU-400) and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries (BR401) as a pack. This charger can quick
charge Olympus AA or AAA Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries.
sNi-MH rechargeable battery: BR404
High-efficiency rechargeable long life batteries.
sUSB connecting AC adapter: A514
DC5V AC Adapter for USB connection.
sDocking Station: CR10
Stereo headset for your PC. A helpful tool for PC
based transcription.
sMonaural binaural earphone: E20
sNoise-cancellation microphone: ME12
(Dictation microphone)
Used to get crisp recordings of your own voice by
reducing the effects of ambient noise.
Recommended to improve the accuracy when
using voice-recognition software.
sExternal microphone: ME15
A lavalier omni-directional microphone that clips
to clothing. Used to record your own voice or
people near you.
sHighly sensitive noise-cancellation
monaural microphone: ME52W
This microphone is used to record sound at a
distance while minimizing surrounding noise.
sConnecting cord: KA333
Use to connect the microphone jack of the
recorder to a radio or other sound source.
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Specifications
4Maximum headphone output:
G e n e r a l p o i n t s
≤_
150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4Recording format:
DS2 (Digital Speech Standard Pro)
4Recording media:
SD-card: 512 MB to 32 GB
4Input level:
4Input power requirement:
Batteries: Two AAA batteries (LR03) or
two Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
External power supply:
USB connecting AC adapter (A514) 5 V
- 70 dBv
4
External dimensions:
113.5 mm × 50.0 mm × 17 mm
(without protrusions)
4Sampling frequency:
[ QP] mode:
[ SP] mode:
16 kHz
12 kHz
4Weight:
4Overall frequency response:
105 g (Including alkaline batteries)
4Operating temperature:
0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F
[ QP] mode:
200 Hz to 7,000 Hz
200 Hz to 5,000 Hz
[ SP] mode:
4Recording time (2 GB Card):
Memory sizes of cards and approximate recording
times *1
[QP] mode:
148 h.
303 h.
[ SP] mode:
4Guide to battery life
Memory size
512 MB
1 GB
[QP] mode
37.5 hr.
[SP] mode
77 hr.
The following values are strictly references.
Alkaline batterie
During recording mode
(Built-in microphone):
2
2
2
2
2
2
73 hr.
150 hr. *
303 hr. *
595 hr. *
1205 hr. *
2413 hr. *
4843 hr. *
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2
2
2
2
2
2 GB
148 hr. *
290 hr. *
588 hr. *
1178 hr. *
2363 hr. *
[QP] mode:
[ SP] mode:
Approx. 40 h.
Approx. 50 h.
4 GB
During playback mode
(Earphone playback):
8 GB
16 GB
All mode:
Approx. 48 h.
32 GB
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
During recording mode
(Built-in microphone):
The above are the standard times, and the available
recording time will vary depending on the card.
[QP] mode:
[ SP] mode:
Approx. 30 h.
Approx. 37 h.
*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 several files. The maximum
recording time per file is 99 hours 59 minutes.
During playback mode
(Earphone playback):
All mode:
Approx. 35 h.
4Speaker:
Built-in ø23mm round dynamic speaker
4MIC/EAR jack:
ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance
MIC 2 kΩ, EAR 8 Ω or more
4Maximum working output (3 V DC):
300 mW or more (8 Ω speaker)
Specifications and design are subject to change
without notice.
Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies
greatly according to the type of batteries used
and the conditions of use.
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Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan.
Tel. +81 (0)3-3340-2111
OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.
3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Tel. 1-888-553-4448
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