Olympus TV Receiver DS 660 User Manual

DIGITAL VOICE  
RECORDER  
DS-660  
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.  
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<Warning regarding data loss>  
AC Adapter  
Recorded content in memory may be  
destroyed or erased by operating mistakes,  
unit malfunction, or during repair work.  
Warning  
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or  
modify the AC adapter in any way.  
It is recommended to back up and save  
important content to other media such as  
a computer hard disk.  
• Keep foreign objects including water,  
metal, or flammable substances from  
getting inside the product.  
• Do not moisten the AC adapter or touch  
it with a wet hand.  
Batteries  
• Do not use theAC adapter in the vicinity  
of flammable gas (including gasoline,  
benzine and lacquer thinner).  
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.  
In case  
• ... the internal parts of the AC adapter  
are exposed because it has been  
dropped or otherwise damaged:  
• ... the AC adapter is dropped in water, or  
if water, metal flammable substances or  
other foreign objects get inside it:  
• Never use any battery with a torn or  
cracked outer cover.  
• ... you notice anything unusual when  
using the AC adapter such as abnormal  
noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:  
• 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 do not touch any of the exposed parts;  
2 immediately disconnect the power  
supply plug from the power outlet, and;  
3 call your dealer or local Olympus  
representative for servicing. Continued  
use of the AC adapter under these  
circumstances could result in electric  
shock, fire or injury.  
1 remove the batteries immediately while  
being careful not to burn yourself, and;  
2 call your dealer or local Olympus  
representative for service.  
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Main Features  
G The recorder stores highly compressed  
DSS format voice messages in 32 MB  
integrated flash memory.  
G Comes with DSS Player software (P.38).  
G A USB connected Cradle for data download  
from the recorder to the PC (P.44).  
G The recorder supports two recording  
modes, SP (Standard Playback) mode or  
LP (Long Playback) mode (P.18).  
*1: Available recording time for one continuous file.  
Available recording time may be shorter if many short  
recordings are made. (The displayed available recording  
time and recorded time are approximate indications.)  
Continuous recording time is approximately 5 hours  
and 10 minutes in SP mode and approximately 11  
hours in LP mode.*1  
*2: Do not use with Windows 98 as computer operation may  
become unstable.  
G The five folders can hold 199 files each,  
for the maximum of 995 recordings (ꢀ  
P.12).  
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G You may assign your own names to folders  
(P.31).  
IBM and PC/AT are the trademarks or registered  
trademarks of International Business Machines  
Corporation.  
G Recorded files may be moved from one  
folder to another.  
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks  
of Microsoft Corporation.  
G Has a built-in Variable Control Voice  
Actuator (VCVA) function (P.16).  
Apple, Macintosh, iMac, Mac, and PowerMac are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple  
Computer, Inc.  
G You can insert or delete index marks (ꢀ  
P.28).  
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel  
Corporation.  
G You can input file comments.  
Adobe and Acrobat Reader are registered  
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.  
G The recorder has Fast Playback and Slow  
Playback functions to control playback  
speed (P.21).  
CORTOLOGIC is a registered trademark of  
Cortologic AG.  
Other product and brand names mentioned herein  
may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of  
their respective owners.  
G If you connect the recorder to a computer,  
you can use it as a USB microphone or  
USB speaker.*2  
G The large LCD screen with backlight can  
be easily read even in the dark.  
G The recorder has a Noise Cancel Function  
(P.26).  
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Table of Contents  
Getting Started  
Identification of Parts ................................. 6  
Inserting Batteries ...................................... 8  
Using the AC Adapter ................................ 9  
Hold ........................................................... 9  
Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE)............. 10  
Basic operations  
Recording ................................................ 12  
Using the Variable Control  
Voice Actuator (VCVA) ...................... 16  
Recording Modes (REC MODE) .............. 18  
Microphone Sensitivity ............................. 19  
Playing .................................................... 20  
Erasing .................................................... 22  
Noise Cancel Function............................. 26  
Other functions  
Locking Files (LOCK) ............................... 27  
Index Marks ............................................. 28  
Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) .......... 29  
Assigning Folder Names (FolderName) ... 31  
Assigning File Comments (COMMENT) .. 34  
LCD Display Information .......................... 35  
Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT) ........ 36  
Menu List ................................................. 37  
Managing Files on Your PC  
Using DSS Player Software ..................... 38  
Installing Software ................................... 40  
Using Online Help .................................... 43  
Connecting to Your PC ............................ 44  
Running DSS Player ................................ 46  
Window Names ....................................... 48  
Download Voice Files from the Recorder .... 49  
Play a Voice File ...................................... 51  
Other Information  
Alarm Message List ................................. 52  
Troubleshooting ....................................... 53  
Accessories (optional) ............................. 54  
Specifications .......................................... 55  
Technical Assistance And Support ........... 55  
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Identification of Parts  
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1 Built-in microphone  
% PLAY button  
2 Record/Play indicator lamp  
3 Microphone jack  
^ DISPLAY button  
& Display (LCD screen)  
4 VOLUME control  
* PC (USB) terminal  
5 NEW button  
6 REC (Record) /SET button  
7 INDEX button  
( Cradle connection terminals  
) Battery cover  
- Strap hole  
8 REW (Rewind) /button  
9 FF (Fast Forward) /+ button  
0 FOLDER/MENU button  
! HOLD switch  
= Earphone jack  
q Clip  
w Power jack  
e MICSENS (Microphone sensitivity)  
switch  
@ Built-in speaker  
# STOP button  
r Cradle attachment point  
6 $ ERASE button  
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Display (LCD Screen)  
How to Use the Clip  
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1
2
3
4
6
7
8
1 Battery indicator  
2 Alarm indicator  
Press the area that the arrow points to.  
Do not force the clip wider, as it may  
break.  
3 VCVA (Variable Control Voice  
Actuator) indicator  
4 Record mode indicator  
5 Folder  
6 Current file number  
7 Erase lock indicator  
8 Character Information display  
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Inserting Batteries  
Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the  
battery cover open.  
1
1
2
3
Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the  
correct polarity.  
Close the battery cover completely.  
Replacing batteries  
The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries  
lose power.  
2
When  
appears on the display, replace the batteries as  
soon as possible.  
When the batteries are too weak, the recorder shuts down  
and BATTERY LOWappears on the display. AAA alkaline  
batteries are recommended.  
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Notes  
Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries.  
Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in use may corrupt the  
file. If you are recording into a file and the batteries run out, you will  
lose your currently recorded file because the file header will not be  
able to close. It is crucial to change the batteries once you see only  
one Hash mark in the battery icon.  
Be sure to replace both batteries at the same time.  
Never mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types  
and/or brands.  
If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace dead batteries, you may  
have to reset the time when you load fresh batteries (P.10).  
Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the recorder for an  
extended period of time.  
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Using the AC Adapter Hold  
Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus Model  
A321 or A322) into household power outlet  
and connect the power plug to the recorders  
power connector (DC 3 V) as shown in the  
illustration. Always stop recording before  
connection. Otherwise it may not be possible  
to play back the voice data being recorded.  
Setting the HOLD switch to the HOLD  
position.  
If you set the recorder to HOLD status by  
sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of  
the arrow, the current conditions will be  
preserved, and all buttons and switches  
except the HOLD switch will be disabled. This  
feature is useful when the recorder has to be  
carried in a bag or pocket.  
Warning  
Remember to reset the HOLD switch when  
using the recorder.  
Always stop recording before  
connection or disconnection.  
When the AC adapter is not in use,  
disconnect the power supply plug from  
the power outlet.  
Use only the correct power supply  
voltage as indicated on the adapter.  
Do not use the AC adapter when  
connecting the recorder to the USB port.  
Notes  
If you set the recorder to hold during Stop mode,  
the display goes dark. If you press any button,  
the time will flash for about 2 seconds, but the  
function of the button is disabled.  
The alarm will sound at the scheduled time even  
if the recorder is set to hold. The recorder begins  
to play the file associated with the alarm when  
you press any button.  
If you are recording when you switch the recorder  
to HOLD, recording will continue until the recorder  
memory runs out.  
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Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE)  
If you have set the time and date, information as to when an audio file is recorded is stored  
automatically with that file. The time and date should be set to ease file management tasks. The  
time and date setting is also needed to perform the alarm playback function (P.29).  
The hour indicator will flash automatically when you load batteries before using the  
recorder for the first time, or after the recorder hasn't been used for a long time. Proceed  
from step 1.  
Set the hour.  
Time/Date Screen  
1 Press the FF/+ button or REW/button  
to set the hour.  
1
2 Press the REC/SET button to accept  
the hour.  
5
3
2
You can choose between 12 and 24 hour  
display by pressing the DISPLAY button  
while setting the hour and minute.  
T I M E & D A T E  
1 4 ' 0 3  
P M 5 : 4 5  
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M
D
Y
4
1
Example: 5:45 P.M.  
PM 5:45 17:45  
(Initial setting)  
Set the minute.  
1 Press the FF/+ button or REW/button  
to set the minute.  
2
3
REC/SET  
2 Press the REC/SET button to accept  
button  
(accepts a  
choice and  
moves on to the  
next item)  
the minute.  
Set the year.  
1 Press the FF/+ button or REW/button  
to set the year.  
DISPLAY  
button  
(switching the  
data displayed)  
2 Press the REC/SET button to accept  
FF/+ or  
the year.  
REW/–  
You can choose the order of the year,  
month, day by pressing the DISPLAY  
button while setting them.  
button  
STOP  
(alters a choice)  
button  
(Exits the menu)  
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Example: July 14, 2003  
Set the date.  
1 Press the FF/+ button or REW/button  
to set the date.  
5
6
7M 14D 03Y (Initial setting)  
2 Press the REC/SET button to accept  
the date.  
14D 7M 03Y  
03Y 7M 14D  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
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Note  
If you press the STOP button during the setup  
operation, the recorder will save the items that were  
set to that point.  
Set the month.  
1 Press the FF/+ button or REW/button  
to set the month.  
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2 Press the REC/SET button to accept  
the month.  
Changing the Time/Date  
Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU  
button for 1 second or longer.  
1
2
The menu opens (P.37).  
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button until  
TIME &DATEflashes on the display.  
T I M E & D A T E  
F o l d e r N a m e  
C O M M E N T  
3
Press the REC/SET button.  
Time/Date screen appears. The hour  
indicator flashes, indicating the start of the  
Time/Date setup process.  
2
3
1
Follow the same steps starting at step 1 in Setting Time/Date”  
(P.10).  
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Recording  
The recorder provides five folders, A, B, C, D and E, and each message recorded in a folder is  
saved as a Digital Speech Standard (DSS) file. These five folders can be selectively used to  
distinguish the kind of recording; for example, FolderA might be used to store private information,  
while Folder B might be dedicated to holding business information. Up to 199 messages can be  
recorded per folder. Four recording modes are available: new, append, overwrite, and insert.  
New Recording  
Create a new file to record in.  
Press the FOLDER/MENU button to  
Microphone  
choose a folder.  
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a
b
F O L D E R  
A
The folder name is displayed for approximately  
2 seconds.  
T O T A L 1 3 4  
a Folder name  
b Total number of recorded files in the folder  
c
d
Press the NEW button to create a new  
2
3
file.  
2
3
N E W F I L E  
([ R E M A I N )]  
c New file number  
d Current recording mode  
e Remaining recording time  
e
5 8  
M
1 8 S  
Press the REC/SET button to start  
recording.  
The record/play indicator lamp glows red.  
Aim the microphone at the sound source.  
f Current recording time  
4
1
0 0  
M
0 0 S  
R E C O R D  
g Remaining recording time  
f
g
0 0  
([ R E M A I N )]  
5 8 1 8  
M
0 2 S  
Press the STOP button to stop  
recording.  
M
S
4
If you want to append additional recordings to  
the same file, press the REC/SET button once  
again.  
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To instantly review a recording  
(Quick review)  
Press the REW/button while recording, and  
release it when you want to start playing a file.  
The recorder plays up to the quick review  
point, then stops.  
Notes  
A beep will sound when remaining recording time  
reaches 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds  
while recording.  
• “MEMORY FULLor FOLDER FULLwill be  
displayed when the memory or folder capacity is  
full. Delete any unnecessary files before recording  
any further (P.22) or transfer voice files to your  
computer using DSS Player Software (P.38).  
You cannot select a different mode than that of  
the original file before append recording (P.18).  
You can append additional recordings in the  
same file from that point.  
Listening While Audio Is Recorded  
(Recording Monitor)  
Insert the earphone into the earphone jack to  
monitor what is being recorded. (Volume can  
be controlled using the Volume control.)  
Pause Recording  
Pause  
Press the REC/SET button while recording.  
REC PAUSEwill flash on the display.  
To see the remaining recording time  
The remaining recording time  
appears on the display when  
Resume Recording  
the recorder is stopped and  
the STOP button is pressed.  
[ R E M A I N ]  
Press the REC/SET button again.  
5 8  
M
1 8  
S
Recording will resume at the point of  
interruption.  
Note  
The recorder will time out after 10 minutes when  
left in REC PAUSE.  
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Recording  
Overwrite Recording  
You can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file.  
Note that the overwritten recordings will be erased.  
Choose and play the file you want  
to overwrite.  
1
F O L D E R  
A
T O T A L 1 3 4  
Press the STOP button where you  
want to start overwriting.  
a Current playback time  
b Total recording time of the file being  
played  
2
a
b
0 0  
([ L E N G T H )]  
5 8 1 8  
M
5 1  
S
3
1
H
M
S
1
Press the REC/SET button to start  
overwriting.  
The record/play indicator lamp glows red.  
2,4  
3
4
Press the STOP button to stop  
overwriting.  
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Notes  
You can pause and resume overwrite recording by pressing the REC/  
SET button.  
You cannot select a different mode than that of the original file before  
overwrite recording (P.18).  
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Insert Recording  
Additional recordings can be inserted into previously recorded files.  
Choose and play the file you want  
to insert.  
1
F O L D E R  
A
T O T A L 1 3 4  
While playing a file, press the  
FOLDER/MENU button if you want  
2
F 0 0  
I N S E R T  
R E C ?  
M
5 1  
S
to insert additional recording.  
3
INSERT REC?appears on the display.  
1
4
Press the REC/SET button to start  
2
inserting additional recording.  
3
[( R E M A I N )]  
As insert recording progresses, remaining  
memory grows smaller.  
a
5 8  
M
1 8  
S
I N S E R T R E C  
a Remaining recording time  
Press the STOP button to stop  
inserting additional recording.  
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Notes  
You can pause and resume insert recording by pressing the REC/SET  
button.  
The recording time and date of the file into which recording has been  
inserted is updated to the time and date of when the inserted recording  
was recorded.  
You cannot select a different mode than that of the original file before  
insert recording (P.18).  
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Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)  
When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset volume level, the built-in  
Variable Control VoiceActuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume  
drops below the threshold level.  
The VCVA feature help extend recording time and conserve memory by turning off recording  
during silent periods. This helps make the playback, with no lulls or dead space, more efficient  
and convenient.  
Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU  
button for 1 second or longer.  
1
2
The menu opens (P.37).  
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button  
until “VCVA” flashes on the display.  
V C V A  
L O C K  
A L A R M  
S P  
3,5  
Press the REC/SET button.  
2,4  
1
The VCVA setup process begins.  
3
4
6
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to  
choose between ON and OFF.  
ON: Will start recording in VCVA mode.  
V C V A  
O N  
O F F  
OFF: Will resume recording in normal mode.  
Press the REC/SET button to  
complete the setup screen.  
5
6
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
When ON is selected, a VCVA indication  
will be displayed on the screen.  
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Start the recording.  
When the sound volume is lower than the  
preset threshold sound level, recording  
automatically stops after 1 second  
approximately, and STANDBYflashes on  
the display. The record/play indicator lamp  
glows when recording starts and flashes  
when recording pauses.  
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0 0  
M
5 1  
S
S T A N D B Y  
Adjust the start/stop  
actuation level  
Low  
Using the VOLUME control, adjust the  
start/stop actuation level.  
High  
0 0  
M
5 8  
S
The VCVA level can be set to any of 15  
different values. The higher the value, the  
more sensitive the recorder to sounds. At the  
highest value, even the faintest sound will  
activate recording.  
V C V A L E V E L  
a
0 6  
The VCVA pause sound level can be adjusted  
according to the ambient (background) noise.  
a Start level  
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Notes  
The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected  
microphone sensitivity mode (P.19).  
To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the  
start/stop actuation level is recommended.  
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Recording Modes (REC MODE)  
You can choose between two recording modes: SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long  
Playback) mode. Once you choose a mode, files are recorded in the selected mode as long as  
you do not change the mode.  
The included 32MB integrated flash memory holds approximately 5 hours and 10 minutes in SP  
mode and approximately 11 hours in LP mode. Available recording time for one continuous file.  
Recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made.  
Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU  
button for 1 second or longer.  
1
R E C M O D E  
V C V A  
L O C K  
REC MODEwill be displayed on the  
screen (P.37).  
Press the REC/SET button.  
The recording mode setup process begins.  
2,4  
2
Press the FF/+ or REW/button to  
choose between SP and LP.  
3
3
1
R E C M O D E  
S P  
L P  
5
Press the REC/SET button to  
complete the setup screen.  
4
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
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Notes  
Choose SP mode for recording meetings or lectures with crisp clarity.  
You cannot select a different mode than that of the original file before  
append, overwrite, or insert recording (P.14-15).  
Use SP mode in conjunction with voice recognition software.  
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Microphone  
Sensitivity  
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet  
recording needs.  
Using the MICSENS switch, choose  
between the CONF and DICT positions.  
CONF: High-sensitivity mode that records  
sounds in all directions.  
DICT: Low-sensitivity mode suited for  
dictation.  
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Notes  
If you want to record clear or noise-free dictation,  
select DICT mode and place the microphone 3 to  
4 inches from the source.  
If the ambient (background) noise is too loud to  
get a clear recording even in DICT mode, we  
recommend that you use an ME12 single  
directional microphone (sold separately).  
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Playing  
You can start playing a file at any point.  
Press the FOLDER/MENU button to  
choose folder.  
1
2
3
4
Press the FF/+ or REW/button to  
choose the file that you want to  
play.  
Press the PLAY button to start  
playback.  
a
b
0 0  
([ L E N G T H ])  
5 8 1 8  
M
1 5  
S
3
5
The record/play indicator lamp glows  
green.  
2
1
1
H
M
S
a Current playback time  
b Total recording time of the file being  
played  
Adjust the VOLUME control to your  
liking.  
4
5
Press the STOP button at any point  
you want to stop the playback.  
Resume playback by pressing PLAY button  
again.  
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Playback  
functions  
Operation  
How to Cancel  
Fast  
Playback  
(F.PLAY)  
Press the PLAY button once while playing a file.  
The recorder plays back at approximately 50%  
faster than normal rate.  
Press the PLAY button 2 times while  
fast playing back.  
Playback returns to normal rate.  
Slow  
Playback  
(S.PLAY)  
Press the PLAY button once while fast playing back.  
The recorder plays back at approximately 25%  
slower than normal rate.  
Press the PLAY button once while slow  
playing back.  
Playback returns to normal rate.  
Fast  
Press the FF/+ button once while stopped.  
Press the STOP button.  
Forward  
(FF)  
If the FF/+ button is pressed at the end of a file,  
the recorder stops at the beginning of the next file.  
And if the FF/+ button is pressed within 2 seconds,  
the recorder skips to the beginning of the next file.  
The recorder stops immediately. (If  
you do not press the STOP button,  
the recorder will reach the end of the  
file and then stop automatically.)  
Rewind  
(REW)  
Press the REW/button once while stopped.  
If the REW/button is pressed at the beginning The recorder stops immediately. (If you  
Press the STOP button.  
of a file, the recorder starts rewinding from the  
end of the previous file.  
do not press the STOP button, the  
recorder will reach the beginning of the  
file and then stop automatically.)  
Cue  
(CUE)  
Hold the FF/+ button while stopped or playing a file. Release the FF/+ button.  
Replays at the original speed. (If you  
do not release the FF/+ button, the  
recorder will reach the end of the file  
and then stop automatically.)  
Review  
(REV)  
Hold the REW/button while stopped or playing a file. Release the REW/button.  
Replays at the original speed. (If you  
do not release the REW/button, the  
recorder will reach the beginning of  
the file and then stop automatically.)  
If you press the 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 REW/button once while rewinding or twice while stopped, the recorder will stop at the  
beginning of the file (B.SKIP). If the REW/button is pressed within 2 seconds, the recorder skips to the  
beginning of the previous file.  
Note  
If you set Noise Cancel to LOWor HI, you cannot use the Fast Playback and Slow Playback functions.  
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Erasing  
Erasing One File at a Time  
A selected file can be erased from a folder.  
Press the FOLDER/MENU button to  
choose a folder.  
1
F O L D E R  
A
The folder name is displayed for  
approximately 2 seconds.  
T O T A L 1 3 4  
Press the FF/+ or REW/button to  
choose the file you want to erase.  
2
3
Press the ERASE button.  
FILE ERASE?flashes on the display for  
approximately 8 seconds.  
a
2
1
3,4  
F I L E  
E R A S E ?  
a File to be erased  
Press the ERASE button once more  
when FILE ERASE?is flashing.  
The display changes to FILE ERASE!and  
erasing will start.  
4
F I L E  
E R A S E !  
ERASE DONEis displayed when the file is  
erased. File numbers will be reassigned  
automatically.  
E R A S E  
D O N E  
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Notes  
If the ERASE button is not pressed within the 8 seconds after FILE  
ERASE?starts flashing, the recorder will revert to stop status.  
An erased file cannot be restored.  
Locked files cannot be erased (P.27).  
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Erase All Files from a Folder  
All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files (P.27).  
Press the FOLDER/MENU button to  
choose the folder you want to erase  
1
a
F O L D E R  
A
all files.  
T O T A L 1 3 4  
The folder name is displayed for  
approximately 2 seconds.  
a Folder from which to erase files  
Press the ERASE button for 3  
seconds or longer.  
2
ALL ERASE?flashes on the display for  
A L L  
E R A S E ?  
2,3  
approximately 8 seconds.  
1
Press the ERASE button once more  
when ALL ERASE?is flashing.  
3
The display changes to ALL ERASE!and  
erasing will start.  
A L L  
E R A S E !  
ERASE DONEis displayed when the files  
are erased. Locked files are reassigned file  
numbers in ascending order.  
E R A S E  
D O N E  
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Notes  
If the ERASE button is not pressed within the 8 seconds after ALL  
ERASE?starts flashing, the recorder will revert to stop status.  
Completion of erasing may take 10 seconds. Never do anything during  
this period because data may be corrupted. Battery removal and AC  
adapter setting/removal are not permissible, whether or not the battery  
is set in the recorder.  
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Erasing  
To Partially Erase a File  
You can erase a selected part of a file.  
Press the FOLDER/MENU button to  
choose a folder.  
1
F O L D E R  
A
The folder name is displayed for  
approximately 2 seconds.  
T O T A L 1 3 4  
Press the FF/+ or REW/button to  
choose the file you want to erase a  
part.  
2
3
3
4
Press the PLAY button to play the  
file.  
2
1
0 0  
([ L E N G T H ])  
5 8 1 8 S  
M
1 5  
S
1
H
M
Press the ERASE button where you  
want to start erasing.  
PARTIAL ERASEand the total time of the  
file are displayed alternately while playing.  
4
0 0  
([ L E N G T H ])  
5 8 1 8 S  
M
5 1  
S
1
H
M
0 1  
M
0 5  
S
P A R T I A L  
E R A S E  
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Press the ERASE button once more  
where you want to stop erasing.  
The erase starting point (time) set in step  
4 and the ending point (time) set in this step  
appear on the display for 8 seconds  
alternately.  
5
6
0 0  
S T A R T  
E R A S E  
M
5 1  
S
0 1  
E N D  
E R A S E  
M
0 5 S  
5,6  
Press the ERASE button once more.  
The display changes to PARTIALERASE!”  
and erasing will start.  
0 0  
P A R T I A L  
E R A S E !  
M
5 1 S  
When ERASE DONEappears, partial erasing  
is completed.  
0 0  
M
5 1  
S
E R A S E  
D O N E  
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Notes  
If the ERASE button is not pressed within the 8 seconds after START”  
or ENDstarts flashing, the recorder will revert to stop status.  
An erased file cannot be restored.  
Locked files cannot be partially erased (P.27).  
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Noise Cancel Function  
If recorded audio is difficult to understand because of noise, adjust the Noise Cancel setting  
level. Noise will be reduced in the file when its played back for better sound quality.  
Press and hold the PLAY button for  
1 second or longer while the file is  
1
0 0  
N O I S E  
C A N C E L O F F  
M
0 0  
S
playing.  
Displays currently set Noise Cancel level.  
Press the PLAY button again to  
choose a noise cancel level.  
The levels switch in the following rotation,  
OFF” “LOW” “HI.  
2
0 0  
N O I S E  
C A N C E L H I  
M
0 0  
S
1,2  
If the display is already set to Noise Cancel,  
start from step 2.  
Change the Noise Cancel level within 8  
seconds, otherwise the level is set at the  
displayed level and the display returns to its  
original view.  
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Notes  
If you set it to LOWor HI, the display flashes the Noise Cancel  
level for about 2 seconds when a file is played back.  
If you set Noise Cancel to LOWor HI, the setting remains valid  
until it's set to OFF.  
If you set Noise Cancel to LOWor HI, you cannot use the Fast  
Playback and Slow Playback functions.  
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Locking Files (LOCK)  
Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased.  
Locked files are not erased when you choose to erase all files from a folder (P.23).  
Press the FOLDER/MENU button  
to choose a folder.  
1
Press the FF/+ or REW/button  
to choose the file you want to lock.  
2
Press and hold the FOLDER/  
MENU button for 1 second or  
longer.  
The menu opens (P.37).  
5,7  
3
2,4,6  
1,3  
8
Press the FF/+ or REW/button  
until LOCKflashes on the display.  
4
L O C K  
A L A R M  
A L L P L A Y  
Press the REC/SET button.  
The file locking setup process begins.  
5
6
Press the FF/+ or REW/button  
to choose between ON and OFF.  
ON: Locks the file and prevents it from  
being erased.  
OFF:Unlocks the file and allows it to be  
erased.  
a Erase lock indicator  
a
L O C K  
O N  
O F F  
Press the REC/SET button to  
complete the setup screen.  
7
8
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
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Notes  
You cannot append, overwrite, or insert recordings into locked files  
(P.12-15).  
You cannot set index marks in locked files(P.28).  
Any locked files are erased when you format the recorder (P.36).  
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Index Marks  
Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide and quick and easy  
way of keeping track of important sections in the file.  
Setting an Index Mark  
Press the INDEX button during  
recording or playback to set an  
index mark.  
An index number appears on the display.  
1
0 0  
I N D E X  
1 0  
M
5 1 S  
Locating an Index Mark  
1
4
2
Hold the FF/+ or REW/button  
while playing a file.  
The recorder stops for 1 second when it  
reaches the index mark.  
2
Clearing an Index Mark  
Locate the index mark you want to  
clear.  
3
Press the ERASE button while the  
index  
approximately 2 seconds on the  
display.  
The index mark is erased.  
number  
appears  
for  
4
0 0  
M
5 1 S  
I N D E X 1 0  
E R A S E  
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Notes  
Up to 16 index marks can be set in a file. Attempting to set more index  
marks will cause INDEX FULLto appear on the display.  
Index marks cannot be set or cleared in a locked file (P.27).  
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Alarm Playback Function (ALARM)  
The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre-set time.  
Press the FOLDER/MENU button  
to choose a folder.  
1
Press the FF/+ or REW/button  
to choose the file to be played  
when the alarm sounds.  
2
5,7  
Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU  
button for 1 second or longer.  
3
4
5
6
The menu opens (P.37).  
2,4,6,8  
1,3  
Press the FF/+ or REW/button  
until ALARMflashes on the  
display.  
A L A R M  
A L L P L A Y  
C O N T R A S T  
Press the REC/SET button.  
The alarm playback setup process  
begins.  
Press the FF/+ or REW/button  
to choose between ON and OFF.  
ON: Enables alarm playback.  
OFF:Disables alarm playback.  
a Alarm indicator  
a
A L A R M  
O N  
O F F  
Press the REC/SET button to  
complete the setup screen.  
7
A L A R M  
A M 1 2 : 5 8  
When you choose ON, the hour indicator  
flashes.  
When you choose OFF, the alarm  
indicator disappears and finishes with  
Step 12.  
Press the FF/+ or REW/button  
to set the hour.  
8
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Alarm Playback Function (ALARM)  
Press the REC/SET button to  
accept the hour.  
9
A L A R M  
A M 1 2 : 5 8  
The minute indicator flashes.  
Press the FF/+ or REW/button  
to set the minute.  
9,11  
10  
10  
11  
12  
Press the REC/SET button to  
accept the minute.  
Press the STOP button to close  
the menu.  
12  
An alarm tone will sound at the scheduled time. Press any  
button while the alarm sounds to play the file you associated  
with the alarm.  
To enable alarm sound only  
To set an alarm without audio playback, set the alarm while an  
empty folder is selected.  
Start setting from step 3 of Alarm Playback Function.  
When alarm sound goes at the preset time, pressing any  
button stops the sound.  
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Notes  
The alarm playback function can be set for only one file at a time.  
The alarm will sound at the scheduled time every day unless the alarm playback setting is cleared.  
If you wish to change the file for alarm play, first turn the alarm settings OFF, then make any desired  
new alarm settings.  
The alarm will sound for 5 minutes and then stop.  
If the recorder is in use at the scheduled time, the alarm will sound after the operation is finished.  
The alarm will sound at the scheduled time even if the recorder is set to hold. The recorder begins to  
play the file associated with the alarm when you press any button.  
The alarm playback setting is cleared if the selected file is erased.  
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Assigning Folder Names (FolderName)  
The 5 folders on the recorder (Folder A to Folder E) can be easily renamed. The folder name is  
limited to 8 characters each. Frequentlly used names such as dictation (DICT.), meeting  
(MEETING)and schedule (SCHEDULE)are pre-set in a template.  
Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU  
button for 1 second or longer.  
1
2
The menu opens (P.37).  
Press the FF/+ or REW/button  
until FolderNameflashes on the  
display.  
F o l d e r N a m e  
C O M M E N T  
3,5  
F O R M A T  
Press the REC/SET button.  
The folder name setup process begins.  
2,4,6  
1
3
4
Press the FF/+ or REW/button to  
choose the folder you want to  
name.  
F o l d e r N a m e  
F O L D E R  
A
Press the REC/SET button to accept  
the chosen folder.  
5
6
F o l d e r N a m e  
a Current character being entered (a space  
is highlighted and blinks.)  
a
F O L D E R  
A
Press the FF/+ or REW/button to  
choose characters.  
The recorder assigns the following buttons  
to inputting procedures.  
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Assigning Folder Names (FolderName)  
Recorder buttons that are used to input characters  
Button  
REC/SET  
Push  
Press once  
Press and hold  
Press once  
Press and hold  
Press once  
Press and hold  
----------  
Action  
To input the selected character and advance the input position.  
Confirms folder name or file comment.  
FF/+  
Forward to next character in the character list.  
Scroll forward through the character list.  
REW/–  
Backward to previous character in the character list.  
Scroll backward through the character list.  
Returns to previous character.  
NEW  
ERASE  
INDEX  
----------  
To delete the flashing character.  
Press once  
Press and hold  
Press once  
Press and hold  
Switches between character groups (type).  
Quickly cycles through the character groups (types).  
Selects character to be input: skips ahead by 5 characters.  
Quickly skips ahead in increments of five characters.  
DISPLAY  
Use the two following methods to quickly find characters.  
1 When the INDEX button is pressed, the displayed character group (example: Uppercase,  
lowercase, template, symbols) will change, and you can then press the FF/+ or REW/buttons  
to select characters.  
2 Every time the DISPLAY button is pressed, it will skip ahead by five characters, so you can  
quickly move closer to the character you want.  
(Currently displayed character) = (Space) = DICT. = TO DO = A = F = K = P = U = Z = a = f =  
k = p = u = z = 1 = 6 = , = ( = } = $ = ^ = (Space) = DICT. = TO DO...  
If you press the DISPLAY button while a character other than one of the above appears, you will skip to  
the closest forward character in the above cycle.  
Pressing the DISPLAY button again will then cycle through every fifth character as shown above.  
example:  
If you press the DISPLAY button while MEMOis displayed, TO DOwill appear.  
If you press the DISPLAY button while Bis displayed, Fwill appear.  
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Available characters  
Type of Characters  
Action  
Folder name DICT. = MEETING = MEMO = NOTE = IDEA = TO DO = REMINDER =  
input LECTURE = SCHEDULE = ARCHIVE  
File comment TOP PRIORITY = PRIORITY = IMPORTANT = CONFIDENTIAL =  
Template  
input  
PRIVATE = DONT FORGET =THINGS TO DO = MESSAGE =  
CONVERSATION = REPORT  
Large caps  
Small caps  
A = B = C = D = E = F = G = H = I = J = K = L = M = N = O = P  
= Q = R = S = T = U = V = W = X = Y = Z  
a = b = c = d = e = f = g = h = i = j = k = l = m = n = o = p = q  
= r = s = t = u = v = w = x = y = z  
Numerics  
Symbols  
1 = 2 = 3 = 4 = 5 = 6 = 7 = 8 = 9 = 0  
, = . = ; = ! = _ = ( = ) = [ = ] = { = } = + = = = = # = $ = % =  
& = = ` = ^ = @  
When you have finished setting the folder name,  
press and hold the REC/SET button for 1 second  
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or longer.  
This completes the folder naming procedure.  
(If you wish to continue assigning names to folders, press  
the REC/SET button and repeat the procedure from step 4.)  
Press the STOP button to close the menu.  
7
8
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Notes  
The folder naming process ends automatically when the twelfth  
character is set.  
If you input more than 8 characters, OVERFLOWappears on the  
display.  
You can use a PC to easily change the folder names on the recorder.  
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Assigning File Comments (COMMENT)  
Comments of up to 100 characters can be added to each recorded file. Comments and other file  
information such as date and time can help identify recordings without having to playback.  
Press the FF/+ or REW/button to  
choose the file you want to comment  
setup.  
1
2
Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU  
button for 1 second or longer.  
The menu opens (P.37).  
4,6  
Press the FF/+ or REW/button until  
COMMENTflashes on the display.  
3
C O M M E N T  
1,3  
F O R M A T  
R E C M O D E  
7
Press the REC/SET button.  
The file comment setup process begins.  
2
4
Input the character.  
If you will input characters using the recorder,  
see step 6 of Assigning Folder Names(ꢀ  
P.31).  
You can use a PC to create or edit file  
comments in DSS Player, and transfer them  
from the PC to the recorder.  
5
C O M M E N T  
When you have finished setting the  
file comments, press and hold the  
REC/SET button for 1 second or  
longer.  
This completes the file comment input  
procedure.  
6
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
7
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LCD Display Information  
The LCD screen on the recorder can display 4 different format of information by pressing the  
DISPLAY button. This help review and confirm different recorder settings and file information.  
Press the DISPLAY button.  
The LCD display views will switch every time the DISPLAY  
button is pressed.  
1
While in stop or playback mode  
When pressing DISPLAY, the recorder will cycle through 1 to 4.  
1
1 File length  
Shows how long a file is.  
0 0  
([ L E N G T H ])  
5 8 1 8  
M
0 0  
S
1
H
M
S
2 Time stamp  
Shows the year, month, and  
date that the file was recorded.  
0 0  
M
0 0  
S
([ R E C D A T E )]  
1 2  
M
3 1  
0 0  
D
' 0 3  
Y
3 Time stamp  
Shows the time that the file was  
recorded.  
M
0 0  
S
([ R E C T I M E )]  
A M 1 2 : 5 8  
4 File comment*  
Shows comment added to a  
file. (If there is no comment, --  
--will appear.)  
0 0  
M
0 0  
S
([ C O M M E N T )]  
- - - -  
* If a comment contains many characters, it will  
scroll horizontally to display the complete  
comment.  
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Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT)  
If you format the recorder, all function settings will return to their defaults*.  
All files stored in the recorder will be deleted.  
If you have important files that you want to save, connect the recorder to a computer and transfer  
those files from the recorder to the computer before formatting the device.  
*
Date and time settings will not be cleared, so you wont need to set them again.  
Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU  
button for 1 second or longer.  
1
The menu opens (P.37).  
Press the FF/+ or REW/button until  
FORMATflashes on the display.  
2
F O R M A T  
R E C M O D E  
V C V A  
3,5  
Press the REC/SET button.  
The formatting process is selected.  
3
Press the FF/+ or REW/button to  
choose START.  
2,4  
4
F O R M A T  
C A N C E L  
S T A R T  
1
Press the REC/SET button again.  
Formatting begins and an indicator flashes  
5
F O R M A T !  
on the display.  
FORMAT DONEdisplays when formatting  
ends.  
F O R M A T  
D O N E  
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Notes  
During the formatting process, never remove batteries, or connect/  
disconnect AC adapter. If you do so, the data will be destroyed.  
Never format the recorder from a PC.  
When the recorder is formatted, all the stored data, including locked  
files, are erased.  
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Menu List  
Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU button  
Press the FOLDER/MENU  
for 1 second or longer.  
button during playback.  
Inserting recording  
INSERT REC?  
REC MODE  
Selection between SP and LP modes (P.18).  
(P.15).  
VCVA setting (P.16). Switch between ON  
(enabled) and OFF (disabled).  
VCVA  
Moving files.  
FILE MOVE?  
Locking files setting (P.27). Selection between  
ON (locked) and OFF (unlocked).  
LOCK  
Press the FOLDER/MENU  
Alarm playback setting (P.29). Selection  
between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled).  
button.  
ALARM  
Continuous playback setting. Selection  
ALL PLAY  
between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled).  
LCD contrast adjustment. Adjust the level from  
1 to 10.  
CONTRAST  
Backlight setting. Selection between ON  
BACKLIGHT  
(enabled) and OFF (disabled).  
System sounds setting. Selection between ON  
(enabled) and OFF (disabled).  
BEEP  
USB Microphone/Speaker setting. Selection  
USB AUDIO  
between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled).  
Time/Date setting. In order of hour, minute,  
TIME&DATE  
year, month and day (P.10).  
Folder naming (P.31).  
FolderName  
Notes  
If you press the STOP button, the REC/  
SET button, or the FOLDER/MENU  
button during a menu setup operation,  
the recorder will stop and apply the  
items that were set to that point.  
The recorder will stop if you leave it idle  
for 3 minutes during a menu setup  
operation, when a selected item is not  
applied.  
Assigning file comments (P.34).  
COMMENT  
FORMAT  
Recorder formatting (P.36).  
Press the FF/+ button or REW/button.  
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Using DSS Player Software  
By connecting the recorder to your PC, you will be able to use DSS Player in the following ways:  
Play and archive voice files from your PC.  
Send voice files with e-mail easily.*  
Make backup files of the voice files on the recorder to your PC, and can later transfer files on your PC to the  
recorder, as necessary.  
* To allow DSS Player to use the e-mail transmission function, MAPI (MessagingApplication Program Interface)  
subsystem used with e-mail application program such as Windows Microsoft Outlook must have been  
installed to your PC. See the PDF Dictation Module Instructionsfor details.  
Operating Environment  
Windows  
PC:  
IBM PC/AT compatible PC  
Operating System:Microsoft Windows 98/ 98SE/ Me/ 2000 Professional/  
NT Workstation 4.0 with SP4 or later/ XP Professional,Home Edition  
CPU:  
Intel Pentium II class 333 MHz processor or faster  
(Processor 500MHz or faster is recommended)  
RAM:  
64 MB or more (128MB or more is recommended)  
25 MB or more  
Hard drive space:  
Drive:  
2x or faster CD-ROM drive  
Sound card:  
Browser:  
Display:  
Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible sound card  
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or later  
800 x 600 pixels or more, 256 colors or more  
One or more free ports  
USB port:  
Audio I/O terminals: Microphone input and earphone output or speaker  
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Note  
Do not use the recorder as a USB Microphone/Speaker on Windows 98 as computer operation may become  
unstable. (Use only with Windows 98SE or later versions of the OS.)  
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Macintosh  
PC:  
iMac/ iBook/ Power Mac G3,G4/ PowerBook G3,G4  
(The computer must support a standard USB port.)  
Operating System: Mac OS 9.0-9.2.2/10.1-10.2  
RAM:  
16 MB or more  
Hard drive space:  
Drive:  
5 MB or more  
2x or faster CD-ROM drive  
800 x 600 pixels or more, 256 colors or more  
One or more free ports  
Display:  
USB port:  
Audio I/O terminals: Earphone output or speakers  
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Installing Software  
Before you connect the USB cable to the recorder and your PC, you must first install the 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 Windows2000/XP (Professional only) or Mac OS X on the network, you need to log on as  
an Administrator.  
Windows  
Insert Olympus DSS Player into the  
CD-ROM drive.  
The installation program will start  
automatically. Once the program starts,  
jump to step 4. If it does not, follow the  
procedures in steps 2 and 3.  
Register user information.  
Register user information. Enter your  
name, company name, and license ID  
number (serial number).  
1
5
The license ID number is printed on the  
license ID card. Click [Next]. Aconfirmation  
dialog box opens, click [Yes].  
Click the [Start] button and select  
[Run].  
Confirm your acceptance of the  
2
3
4
terms of the Licensing Agreement.  
You must accept the terms of the Licensing  
Agreement to install DSS Player. If you  
accept them, click [Yes].  
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7
Enter D:\setup.exein the [Open]  
field and click [OK] .  
This is assuming the CD-ROM drive is D.  
Select where to install DSS Player.  
This lets you specify the folder in which to  
install DSS Player. Click [Browse] to find  
the desired installation folder. To accept  
the default folder, click [Next].  
The installation Language Selection  
dialog box opens.  
Click the desired language to select it.  
Note  
If the installation folder does not exist, a  
confirmation dialog box opens to get your  
permission to create a folder for this  
purpose. Click [Yes].  
Select a program menu folder.  
You may change the program menu folder  
to another one, such as [Start Up].To accept  
the default folder, click [Next].  
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Authorizing the start of file  
Setup Status.  
Wait until Acrobat Reader is installed on  
your PC.  
copying.  
Confirm all Current Settings. To accept  
them, click [Next].  
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15  
16  
17  
Exit Acrobat Reader setup.  
When the Exit Setup dialog box opens,  
click [OK].  
Note  
To change the program menu folder or  
installation folder, click [Back].  
Install Shield Wizard complete.  
You may be requested to restart your PC  
when setup is complete. If so, make sure  
that [Yes, I want to restart my PC now.] is  
selected before clicking [Finish]. Then,  
when the message to do so appears, shut  
your PC off and restart it.  
Install Acrobat Reader if not  
currently installed on your PC.  
When the Acrobat Reader Setup  
dialogbox opens, select [Install Adobe  
Acrobat Reader.] and click [Next].  
However, if the Acrobat Reader has  
already been installed, the checkbox will  
not be displayed.  
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Select the recorder you use.  
When the Selecting Recorder dialogbox  
opens, select [DS-660] and click [Next].  
11  
12  
Copy files.  
Wait until DSS Player is installed on  
your PC, then click [Finish].  
If you checked on [Install Adobe Acrobat  
Reader.] at step 10, proceed to step 13  
continuously. If the Acrobat Reader has  
already been installed, proceed to step 17.  
Set up Acrobat Reader.  
When theAcrobat Reader Setup dialog  
box opens, click [Next].  
13  
14  
Select where to install Acrobat  
Reader.  
Specify the folder in which to install  
Acrobat Reader. To accept the default  
folder, click [Next].  
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Installing Software  
Macintosh  
Insert DSS Player for Mac into the  
CD-ROM drive.  
1
Double-click CD icon.  
Double-click the desired language to  
select it.  
2
Double-click the following icon.  
(OS 9.x)  
DSS Player for Mac Installer  
(OS X)  
3
DSS Player (for Mac) Installer OS X  
Click [Continue] when the DSS  
Player for Mac opening screen  
appears.  
Completing setup.  
Installation has finished. Click [Quit].  
If you installed the software into the  
OS 9.x, you need restart your PC after  
completing the installation.  
4
7
Confirm your acceptance of the  
terms of the LicensingAgreement.  
5
You must accept the terms of the Licensing  
Agreement to install DSS Player for Mac.  
If you accept them, click [Agree].  
Select where to install DSS Player  
for Mac.  
6
This lets you specify the folder in which to  
install DSS Player for Mac. To accept the  
default folder, click [Choose].  
Installing DSS Player for Mac.  
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Using Online Help  
To open Online Help, you have the following options.  
(Windows)  
Click the [Start] button, select [All Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player Pro], then click [Dictation Help].  
While DSS Player is running, choose [Contents] from the [Help] menu.  
While DSS Player is running, press [F1] on the keyboard.  
(Macintosh)  
While DSS Player is running, choose [DSS Player for Mac Help] from the [Help] menu.  
Search by Contents  
Once the Online Help screen appears, click  
the Contents tab.  
1
1
2
3
Double-click the  
heading.  
icon of the desired topic  
2
The title of the topic is displayed.  
Double-click the  
icon of the desired topic.  
3
An explanation of the topic is displayed.  
Search by Key word  
Once the Online Help screen appears, click  
the Index tab.  
1
2
1
Enter text.  
Matcing keywords are located automatically.  
2
Choose a topic, then click [Display].  
An explanation of the topic is displayed.  
3
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Note  
For more information on menus and operations, refer to Online  
Help. You will be able to use Online Help after DSS Player is  
installed.  
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Connecting to Your PC  
Be sure to finish installing DSS Player before connecting the recorder. If Add New Hardware  
Wizardappears, cancel the wizard by pressing the [Cancel] button and then install DSS Player.  
Connecting to your PC using the USB  
cable  
Release the HOLD switch.  
1
Insert end A of the USB cable to  
your PC's USB port or USB hub.  
2
Confirm that the recorder is not in  
use before attaching end b of the  
USB cable to the terminal port of  
the recorder.  
REMOTEis displayed on recorder if the  
USB cable is connected.  
3
R E M O T E  
Once you connect the recorder to your PC, the power will be  
supplied through the included USB cable. So you don't have  
to use batteries or an AC adapter with the recorder.  
You can directly connect the recorder's USB terminal to your  
PC, or use the cradle included in the package (desktop holder).  
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Notes  
NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data will be  
destroyed.  
Some PCs and USB hubs may not supply sufficient power and the recorder may not connect. If that happens,  
turn the USB AUDIO OFFin the recorder's menu settings (P.37).  
Refer to the user's manual for your PC regarding the USB port or USB hub on your PC.  
Be sure that you connect the USB cable either directly to the USB port on your PC or the self-power (AC  
adapter connection) USB hub.  
Be sure to push the cable connector all the way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly.  
Release the HOLD switch.  
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Connecting to your PC using the cradle  
2
Place the recorder on the cradle  
Insert end A of the USB cable to your PC's USB  
port or USB hub.  
1
Connect the end b of the USB cable to the cradle.  
2
Make sure that the recorder is off, and place it in  
the cradle.  
When you place the recorder on the cradle, 1 insert the  
recorder so its bottom slot meets the hook on the front of  
the cradle (at the low end). 2 Hold the top of the recorder  
and push it against the cradle until it clicks.  
1
3
Hook  
REMOTEis displayed on recorder if the USB cable is  
connected.  
Remove the recorder from the cradle  
Make sure that the recorder's record/play  
indicator lamp isn't flashing, and remove the  
recorder from the cradle.  
Hold the cradle with your hand, and raise the recorder from  
the top end to remove it from the hook, as shown in the  
illustration.  
4
Disconnect the USB cable.  
5
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Notes  
Do not touch the connection point on the front of the cradle (at the  
low end), as that may cause bad connection.  
The cradle does not have the recharging function.  
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Running DSS Player  
Windows  
By connecting the recorder to your PC, you can automatically start the application.  
Disabling automatic start  
Right click the  
icon in the System Tray in the lower right-hand corner of the  
screen, then click Select startup application.  
1
2
Select and click [DSS Player Pro].  
The check mark on [DSS Player Pro] disappears. For automatic start, select and click DSS  
Player to reinstate again.  
Manual start  
Start Windows.  
1
Click the [Start] button, select [All  
Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player  
Pro].  
2
3
Click [Dictation Module].  
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Note  
If you connect the recorder before installing DSS Player,  
the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box will open. If  
this happens, click [Cancel] to exit the wizard, then install  
DSS Player.  
2
3
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Macintosh  
Start your Macintosh.  
1
2
3
Connect the recorder to your PC.  
For cable connection instructions, see  
Connecting to Your PC(P.44).  
Double-click the DSS Player for  
Mac folder.  
The DSS Player for Mac folder opens.  
3
4
Double-click DSS Player.  
DSS Player for Mac launches.  
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Window Names  
* Main screen displayed when  
DSS Player is started  
1
2
4
1
3
(Windows)  
2
4
3
(Macintosh)  
1 Play Control Bar  
3 Device Manager Window  
Control buttons to play and stop voice files.  
Will display the directory structure of the folders  
in the recorder.  
2 Dictation Folder Window  
4 Voice File List Box  
Will display the voice files in the folder selected  
in 2 and 3.  
Will display the directory structure of the DSS,  
WAVE (Windows only) and AIFF (Macintosh  
only)-format files stored on your PC's hard disk.  
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Download Voice Files from the Recorder  
There are 3 download options to transfer voice files from the recorder to the PC:  
Download Selected Files  
Download one or several voice files to your PC.  
Download Folders  
Download all the voice files in one folder.  
Download All  
Click the  
icon and download all the voice files stored in the recorder to your PC.  
The following is an explanation of Download Selected Files. For explanations of Download  
Foldersand Download All, refer to Online Help.  
Download Selected Files  
Select the folder.  
From the Device Manager window, select the folder  
that contains the voice file you would like to download.  
The illustration shows that FOLDER A has been  
selected.  
1
1
Select the voice file.  
Select the voice file you would like to  
download from the Voice File List Box. To  
select more than one file, hold either the  
[Ctrl] or [Shift] key and select files. The  
illustration shows that one voice file is  
selected.  
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2
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Download Voice Files from the Recorder  
Download the voice file.  
(Windows)  
From the [Download] menu, click  
[Download Selected Files].  
(Macintosh)  
From the [Tools] menu, click [Download  
Selected Files].  
3
3
Download complete.  
Do not disconnect the USB cable while  
the record/play indicator LED on the  
recorder is flashing. Disconnecting the  
USB cable when the recorder LED is  
flashing will result in data loss or  
corruption.  
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Notes  
NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data will be  
destroyed.  
Depending on the size of the voice file and your PC, it may take some time to download the files.  
The downloaded files will be stored in the download tray folder that corresponds to the folder in the recorder.  
(Example: A voice file downloaded from Folder A will be stored in download tray A on your PC.)  
If a voice file already exists on your PC with the same name, date and time recorded, the new file will not be  
downloaded.  
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Play a Voice File  
Select the folder.  
1
3
2
Select the folder that contains the  
1
voice file you would like to play.  
Select the voice file.  
Select the voice file to play from the  
2
Voice File List Box.  
Play the voice file.  
Click the  
(play) button of the  
3
Play Control Bar.  
Other playback control such as Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Speed Control, Volume Control,  
Time Axis and Index Skip are available from the Play Control Bar.  
File name  
File names are assigned in the following  
DS66 0001.dss  
Extension  
File number ...... A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder.  
User ID ..... The name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. The default name on the  
Digital Voice Recorder is DS66. The user ID can be modified with DSS Player.  
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Alarm Message List  
Message  
Meaning  
Explanation  
Action  
BATTERY LOW Low battery  
Battery power is getting low.  
Replace with new batteries  
power  
(P.8).  
LOCK ON  
Erase-locked  
Index full  
Tried to delete a locked file.  
Unlock the file (P.27).  
INDEX FULL  
The file is full of index marks  
(maximum of 16 marks).  
Erase index marks that are no  
longer required (P.28).  
FOLDER FULL Folder full  
The folder is full of files (maximum Erase unnecessary files (P.22).  
of 199 files).  
Maximum  
number  
The destination folder already has Erase unnecessary files (P.22).  
the maximum number of files  
(199).  
MEMORY FULL Zero remaining No remaining internal memory.  
Erase unnecessary files (P.22).  
memory  
NO FILE  
No file  
No files were found in the folder.  
Select another folder.  
OVERFLOW  
Too many  
characters  
input  
Exceeds the maximum number of  
characters that can be registered.  
Reduce the number of characters  
within the limit. Up to 8 characters  
can be used for a folder name (ꢀ  
P.31-33). Up to 100 characters  
can be used for a file comment  
(P.34).  
CHANGE REC  
MODE  
Change  
recording  
mode  
For voice recognition applications, the Set the recording mode to SP  
recording mode cannot be set to LP when using connection cable  
when using the connection cable KP4. KP4 (P.18).  
TRAIN PC  
PC microphone The recorder is being used as a  
See DSS Player online help for  
details.  
indicator  
PC microphone.  
MEMORY  
ERROR  
Error in the  
internal flash  
memory  
Error in the internal memory.  
This is a malfunction, so go to the  
store where you purchased the  
recorder or an Olympus service  
station for repair.  
FORMAT  
ERROR  
Formatting  
error  
There was an error while  
formatting the recorder's memory.  
Reformat the memory (P.36).  
SYSTEM  
ERROR  
System error  
System error detected in the  
recorder.  
This is a malfunction. Contact the  
place of purchase or Olympus  
Service Center for repair.  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Probable cause  
Action  
Nothing appears The batteries are not loaded properly.  
Verify polarity is correct.  
Replace with new batteries (P.8).  
Reset the recorder (P.36).  
on the display  
The batteries are dead.  
If none of these suggestions works.  
The recorder is in HOLD mode.  
Release the recorder from HOLD  
(P.9).  
Won’t start  
The recorder is in HOLD mode.  
Release the recorder from HOLD  
(P.9).  
The batteries are dead.  
Replace with new batteries (P.8).  
Erase unnecessary files (P.22).  
Check another folder.  
Unable to record Low remaining internal flash memory.  
The maximum number of files has been  
reached.  
No playback tone The earphone is connected.  
heard  
Unplug the earphones to use the  
internal speaker.  
The VOLUME control is set to 0.  
Adjust the VOLUME control.  
Unable to erase  
The file is locked.  
Unlock the file (P.27).  
Noise heard  
The recorder was shaken during recording.  
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  
The microphone sensitivity is too low.  
Set the microphone sensitivity to  
CONF mode and try again  
(P.19).  
Unable to set  
index marks  
The maximum number of index marks (16)  
has been reached.  
Erase unnecessary index marks  
(P.28).  
The file is locked.  
Unlock the file (P.27).  
Won’t work with  
AC adapter  
A non-standard AC adapter is being used.  
Use the Olympus A321 (for US,  
Canada) or A322 (for Europe except  
U.K) AC adapter (Optional).  
Cannot find the  
recorded voice  
Wrong folder.  
Switch to the right folder.  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Probable cause  
Action  
Cannot use Fast Noise Cancel function is set to “LOW” or  
Turn “OFF” the Noise Cancel function  
Playback or Slow “HI”.  
(P.26).  
Playback  
Noise Cancel  
A file is being played back in Fast Playback The Noise Cancel function doesn't work  
function doesn't or Slow Playback mode.  
work  
while a file is being played back in Fast  
Playback or Slow Playback mode (ꢀ  
P.21).  
Cannot connect  
to PC  
Some PCs and USB hubs may not provide  
sufficient power.  
Turn the USB AUDIO “OFF” in the  
recorder's menu settings (P.37).  
Cannot connect  
to a PC using a  
cradle  
Sometimes a connection cannot be made  
with some PCs running Windows XP.  
You need to change the PC's USB  
settings. See DSS Player online help  
for details (P.43).  
Accessories (optional)  
PC Transcription kit: AS-3000  
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger: BU-400  
Charger for AA batteries (1 to 4) or 1 to 2 AAA  
batteries.  
The AS-3000 transcription kit provides you  
with a PC-footswitch, a headset and DSS  
Player Pro Transcription Module for easy  
transcription of DSS recordings.  
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery: BR401  
High-efficiency rechargeable long life  
batteries.  
Noise-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.  
Connecting cord: KA232*  
Use to connect the microphone jack of this  
unit to a radio or other sound source.  
Plug adapter: PA3  
A mini plug adapter to connect 2.5 mm mini-  
plug devices such as microphone to the  
recorder 3.5 mm mini-jack.  
AC adapter: A321 (US and Canada) or A322  
(Europe except U.K.)  
* Use this accessory with the PA3 plug adapter.  
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Specifications  
Technical  
Assistance And  
Support  
Recording format  
DSS (Digital Speech Standard)  
Input level 70 dBv  
Sampling frequency  
SP mode: 12 kHz  
LP mode: 8 kHz  
The following are contact information for  
technical support for Olympus recorders and  
software only.  
Overall frequency response  
SP mode: 300 to 5,000 Hz  
LP mode: 300 to 3,000 Hz  
Recording time  
SP mode: Approx. 5 hours 10 minutes  
LP mode: Approx. 11 hours  
Alkaline battery life  
Recording: Approx. 12 hours  
Playback: Approx. 8 hours  
(with alkaline batteries, based on our  
standard testing procedure)  
Speaker  
Built-in ø28 mm round dynamic speaker  
Microphone jack  
ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2k  
Earphone jack  
ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8or  
more  
Maximum working output (3 V DC)  
250 mW or more (8 speaker)  
Input power requirement  
Rated voltage: 3 V  
N Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and  
Canada  
1-888-553-4448  
N User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and  
Canada  
N Technical 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 899  
Batteries: Two AAA Alkaline batteries  
(LR03 or R03)  
External power supply: AC adapter  
External dimensions  
N User Support E-mail address in Europe  
108 x 41.5 x 21 mm (without protrusions)  
Weight  
75 g (including alkaline batteries)  
* Specifications and design are subject to change  
without notice.  
* Battery life varies greatly according to type of  
batteries used and the conditions of use.  
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San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Tel. 03-3340-2211  
Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Tel. 1-800-622-6372  
(Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. 040-237730  
(Letters) Postfach 10 49 08. 20034 Hamburg. Germany.  
2-8 Honduras Street, London EC1Y 0TX, United Kingdom Tel. 020-7253-2772  
Declaration of Conformity  
Model Number:  
Trade Name:  
Responsible Party:  
Address:  
DS-660  
DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER  
OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.  
2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A.  
800-622-6372  
Telephone Number:  
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept  
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Tested To Comply  
With FCC Standards  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
Canadian RFI  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus  
as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.  
Cet apparail numerique ne depasse pas limits de Categorie B pour les emissions de gruit radio emanant  
dappareils numeriques, tel que prevu dans les Reglements sur lInterference Radio du Department  
Canadian des Communications.  
CEmark indicates that this  
product complies with the  
European requirements for  
safety, health, environment and  
customer protection.  
Lindication CEsignifie que ce  
produit est conforme aux  
exigences concernant la sécurité,  
la santé, lenvironnement et la  
protection du consommateur.  
Das CEZeichen bestätigt die  
übereinstimmug mit den  
Europäischen Bestimmungen  
für Betriebssicherheit und  
Umweltschutz.  
E2-2965-01  
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