Olympus Ds 330 On Line Instructions 330_On_Line_Instructions

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DIGITAL VOICE

RECORDER

DS-330

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.

ON LINE

INSTRUCTIONS

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●Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid

locations such as inside a closed

automobile under direct sunlight or on the

beach in the summer.

●Do not store the recorder in places exposed

to excessive moisture or dust.

●Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol

and lacquer thinner to clean the unit.

●Do not place the recorder on top of or near

electric appliances such as TVs or

refrigerators.

●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.

●Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause

irreparable damage.

●Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.

●Do not disassemble, repair or modify the

unit yourself.

●Do not operate the unit while operating a

vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or

go-cart).

●Keep the unit out of the reach of children.

General Precautions

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For Safe and

Correct Usage

Before using your new recorder, read this

manual carefully to ensure that you know

how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep

this manual in an easily accessible location

for future reference.

• The warning symbols indicate important

safety related information. To protect yourself

and others from personal injury or damage to

property, it is essential that you always heed

the warnings and information provided.

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AC Adapter

Warning

• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or

modify the AC adapter in any way.

• Keep foreign objects including water,

metal, or flammable substances from

getting inside the product.

• Do not moisten the AC adapter or touch

it with a wet hand.

• Do not use the AC adapter in the vicinity

of flammable gas (including gasoline,

benzine and lacquer thinner).

In case

• ... the internal parts of the AC adapter are

exposed because it has been dropped or

otherwise damaged:

• ... the AC adapter is dropped in water, or

if water, metal flammable substances or

other foreign objects get inside it:

• ... you notice anything unusual when

using the AC adapter such as abnormal

noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:

1do not touch any of the exposed parts;

2immediately disconnect the power supply

plug from the power outlet, and;

3call 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.

Batteries

Warning

• Batteries should never be exposed to

flame, heated, short-circuited or

disassembled.

• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline,

lithium or any other non-rechargeable

batteries.

• Never use any battery with a torn or

cracked outer cover.

• Keep batteries out of the reach of

children.

• If you notice anything unusual when

using this product such as abnormal

noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:

1remove the batteries immediately while

being careful not to burn yourself, and;

2call your dealer or local Olympus

representative for servicing.

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Main Features

●The recorder stores highly compressed

DSS format voice messages in 16 MB

integrated flash memory.

●The recorder supports two recording modes,

SP (Standard Playback) mode or LP (Long

Playback) mode. (☞ P.18)

• Continuous recording time is approximately 2

hours and 35 minutes in SP mode and

approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes in LP

mode.*1

●The five folders can hold 199 files each,

for a maximum of 995 recordings. (☞ P.12)

●You may assign your own names to folders.

(☞ P.32)

• Each of the 5 folders can have a name of up to

8 characters.

• This recorder has 10 pre-set name templates.

●Recorded files may be moved from one

folder to another. (☞ P.36)

●Has a built-in Variable Control Voice

Actuator (VCVA) function. (☞ P.16)

●

You can insert or delete index marks.

(

☞

P.27)

• If you insert index marks during recording or

playback, you will later be able to quickly find

the recording you want to hear.

●The recorder has a Noise Cancel Function.

(☞ P.23)

• Cortologic AG Noise Suppression Technology

reduces noise in files and enables clear sound

playback.

●You can input file comments. (☞ P.35)

• You can add comments of up to 100 characters

to each recorded file.

• This recorder has 10 pre-set comment

templates.

●It has a large backlight full-dot display (LCD

display screen).

• The screen displays information about recorded

voice files and easily understood operational

messages.

●It has Fast Playback and Slow Playback

functions to control playback speed.

(☞ P.21)

●If you connect the recorder to a computer,

you can use it as a USB microphone or

USB speaker.*2 (☞ P.69)

●Comes with DSS Player software. (☞ P.42)

• If you transfer voice files recorded with the recorder

to a PC, you can easily play back, organize, and edit

the files.

●Connect the included USB cable to your

computer for faster transmission speed.

• It comes with a special cradle for convenient

connection to a PC.

*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.)

*2: Do not use with Windows 98 as computer

operation may become unstable.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Identification of Parts ................................ 6

Inserting Batteries ..................................... 8

Using the AC Adapter ................................ 9

Recording ................................................ 12

Using the Variable Control

Voice Actuator (VCVA) ...................... 16

Recording Modes .................................... 18

Microphone Sensitivity ............................ 19

Basic operations

Hold ........................................................... 9

Setting Time/Date ................................... 10

Other functions

Locking Files ........................................... 26

Index Marks ............................................ 27

Alarm Playback Function ........................ 28

LCD Contrast Adjustment ....................... 30

Backlight ................................................. 31

Assigning Folder Names ......................... 32

Playing .................................................... 20

Continuous Playback .............................. 22

Noise Cancel Function ............................ 23

Erasing .................................................... 24

Assigning File Comments ....................... 35

Moving Files Across Folders ................... 36

System Sounds ....................................... 38

LCD Display Information ......................... 39

Formatting the Recorder ......................... 40

Menu List ................................................ 41

Managing Files on Your PC

Using DSS Player Software .................... 42

Installing Software ................................... 44

Uninstall Software ................................... 47

Using Online Help ................................... 49

Connecting to Your PC ............................ 50

Running DSS Player ............................... 52

Window Names ....................................... 54

Import Voice Files to Your PC ................. 55

Play a Voice File ..................................... 57

Upload Voice Files to the Recorder ........ 58

Direct Recording on PC and Editing on PC

.......................................................... 59

Send Voice Files with E-mail ................... 62

Changing User ID ................................... 62

Change a Folder Name ........................... 63

Editing File Comments ............................ 63

Editing a Template ................................... 64

Using Voice Recognition Software (optional) .... 65

USB Microphone/USB Speaker .............. 69

Other Information

Alarm Message List ................................ 70

Troubleshooting ...................................... 71

Accessories (optional) ............................. 73

Specifications .......................................... 74

Technical Assistance and Support .......... 75

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Identification of Parts

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1Built-in microphone

2Record/Play indicator lamp

3Microphone jack

4VOLUME control

5NEW button

6REC (Record)/SET button

7INDEX button

8REW (Rewind) /– button

9FF (Fast Forward) /+ button

0FOLDER/MENU button

!HOLD switch

@Built-in speaker

#STOP button

$ERASE button

%PLAY button

^DISPLAY button

&Display (LCD panel)

*PC (USB) terminal

(Cradle connection terminals

)Battery cover

-Strap hole

=Earphone jack

qPower jack

wMICSENS (Microphone sensitivity)

switch

eCradle attachment point

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Identification of Parts

1Battery indicator

2Alarm indicator

3VCVA(Variable Control Voice

Actuator) indicator

4Record mode indicator

5Folder

6Current file

7Erase lock indicator

8Character Information display

Display (LCD Panel)

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Inserting Batteries

1

Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the

battery cover open.

2

Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing

the correct polarity.

3

Close the battery cover completely.

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Notes

•Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is

recording, erasing or otherwise accessing an audio file 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.

So, it is crucial to change the batteries once you see only one 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.

Replacing batteries

The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries

lose power.

→ → →

When appears on the display, replace the batteries as

soon as possible.

When the batteries are too weak, the recorder shuts down

and “BATTERY LOW” appears on the display. AAA alkaline

batteries are recommended.

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2

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“BATTERY

LOW”

Inserting Batteries

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Using the AC Adapter

Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus Model

A321 or A322) into household power outlet and

connect the power plug to the recorder’s power

connector (DC 3 V) as shown in the illustration.

Always stop recording before connection.

Otherwise it may not be possible to play back

the voice data being recorded.

•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.

Using the AC Adapter / Hold

Hold

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.

Remember to reset the HOLD switch when

using the recorder.

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.

HOLD

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Setting 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.28)

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 3.

1

Press and hold the FOLDER/

MENU button for 1 second or

longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P.41)

2

Press the FF/+ or

REW/– button until

“TIME&DATE ”

flashes on the

display.

3

Press the REC/SET button.

Time/Date screen appears. The hour

indicator flashes, indicating the start of

the Time/Date setup process.

•You can choose between 12 and 24

hour display by pressing the DISPLAY

button while setting the hour and minute.

Example: 5:45 P.M.

PM 5:45 ←→ 17:45

FF/+ or

REW/– button

(alters a choice)

REC/SET

button

(accepts a choice

and moves on to

the next item)

STOP

button

Setting Time/Date

Time/Date Screen

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COMMENT

TIME&DATE

FolderName

FOLDER/

MENU

button

DISPLAY

button

(switching the

data displayed)

Changing the Time/Date

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Setting Time/Date

4

Set the hour.

1 Press the FF/+ button or REW/–

button to set the hour.

2Press the REC/SET button to accept

the hour.

5

Set the minute.

1 Press the FF/+ button or REW/–

button to set the minute.

2Press the REC/SET button to accept

the minute.

6

Set the year.

1 Press the FF/+ button or REW/–

button to set the year.

2Press the REC/SET button to accept

the year.

•You can choose the order of the year,

month, day by pressing the DISPLAY

button while setting them.

Example: March 14, 2002

3M 14D ’02Y (Initial setting)

↓

14D 3M ’02Y

↓

’02Y 3M 14D

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Set the month.

1 Press the FF/+ button or REW/–

button to set the month.

2Press the REC/SET button to accept

the month.

←

8

Set the date.

1 Press the FF/+ button or REW/–

button to set the date.

2Press the REC/SET button to

accept the date.

9

Press the STOP button to end.

This completes the Time/Date setup

procedure.

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Note

If you press the STOP button during the setup

operation, the clock will use the items that were set

to that point.

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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, A might be used to store private information, while

B might be dedicated to holding business information (☞ P.32). 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.

1

Press the FOLDER/MENU button

to choose a folder.

The folder name is displayed for

approximately 2 seconds.

aFolder name

bTotal number of recorded files in the

folder

2

Press the NEW button to create a

new file.

cNew file number

dCurrent recording mode

eRemaining recording time

3

Press the REC/SET button to start

recording.

The record/play indicator lamp glows red.

Aim the microphone at the sound source.

fCurrent recording time

gRemaining recording time

4

Press the STOP button to stop

recording.

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.

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 PAUSE” will flash on the display.

Resume Recording

Press the REC/SET button again.

➥Recording will resume at the point of

interruption.

Note

The recorder stops when it has been left

paused for 10 minutes or longer.

Notes

•A beep will sound when remaining recording time

reaches 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds

while recording.

•“MEMORY FULL” or “FOLDER FULL” will be

displayed when the memory or file capacity is full.

Delete any unnecessary files before recording any

further(☞ P.24) or transfer voice files to your

computer using DSS Player Software. (☞ P.42)

•You cannot select a different mode than that of

the original file before append recording.(☞ P.18)

Recording

To see the remaining recording time

The remaining recording time

appears on the display when

the recorder is stopped and

the STOP button is pressed.

[REMAIN]

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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.

1

Choose and play the file you want

to overwrite.

2

Press the STOP button where you

want to start overwriting.

aCurrent playback time

bTotal recording time of the file being

played

3

Press the REC/SET button to start

overwriting.

The record/play indicator lamp glows red.

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)

Recording

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Insert Recording

Additional recordings can be inserted into previously recorded files.

1

Choose and play the file you want

to insert.

2

While playing a file, press the

FOLDER/MENU button if you want

to insert additional recording.

“INSERT REC?” appears on the display.

3

Press the REC/SET button to start

inserting additional recording.

As insert recording progresses, remaining

memory grows smaller.

aRemaining recording time

4

Press the STOP button to stop

inserting additional recording.

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, the built-in Variable

Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops.

Particularly helpful for extended recording, the VCVA not only conserves memory by turning off

recording during silent periods, but also makes playback more efficient and convenient.

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

1

Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU

button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P.41)

2

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

until “VCVA” flashes on the

display.

3

Press the REC/SET button.

The VCVA setup process begins.

4

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to

choose between ON and OFF.

ON : Will start recording in VCVA mode.

OFF : Will resume recording in normal

mode.

5

Press the REC/SET button to

complete the setup screen.

6

Press the STOP button to close the

menu.

When ON is selected, a indication will be

displayed on the screen.

OFF

VCVA

ON

3,5

1

2,4

6

ALARM

VCVA

SP

LOCK

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Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

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Start the recording.

When the sound volume is lower than the

preset pause sound level, recording

automatically pauses after approximately

1 second, and “STANDBY” flashes on the

display. The record/play indicator lamp

glows when recording starts and flashes

when recording pauses.

Adjust the start/stop actuation level

Using the VOLUME control, adjust the start/stop

actuation level.

The pause sound level can be set to any of 15 different

values. The higher the value, the higher the sound sensitivity.

At the highest setting, even a small sound will activate

recording.

The VCVA pause sound level can be adjusted according to the

ambient (background) noise.

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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 16MB integrated flash memory holds approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes in SP

mode and approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes in LP mode. Available recording time for one

continuous file. Recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made.

1

Press and hold the FOLDER/

MENU button for 1 second or

longer.

"REC MODE" will be displayed on the

screen.

2

Press the REC/SET button.

The recording mode setup process

begins.

3

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

to choose between SP and LP.

4

Press the REC/SET button to

complete the setup screen.

5

Press the STOP button to close the

menu.

LP

REC

MODE

SP

Recording Modes (REC MODE)

5

2,4

1

3

LOCK

REC

MODE

VCVA

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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. (☞ P.65)

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Microphone

Sensitivity

Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet

recording needs.

Microphone Sensitivity

MICSENS

CONF DICT

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.

Notes

•If you want to clearly record dictation, switch to

DICT mode and place the internal microphone

close (5 to 10 cm) to the speaker.

•If the ambient (background) noise is too loud to

get a clear recording even in DICT mode, we

recommend that you use an ME-12 single

directional microphone (sold separately).

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Playing

You can start playing a file at any point.

1

Press the PLAY button to start

playback.

The record/play indicator lamp glows

green.

aCurrent playback time

bTotal recording time of the file being

played

2

Adjust the VOLUME control to

your liking.

3

Press the STOP button at any

point you want to stop the

playback.

Resume playback by pressing PLAY

button again.

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Playing

Fast

Playback

(F.PLAY)

Slow

Playback

(S.PLAY)

Fast

Forward

(FF)

Rewind

(REW)

Cue

(CUE)

Review

(REV)

Press the PLAY button once while playing

a file.

→The recorder plays back at approximately

50% faster than normal rate.

Press the PLAY button once while fast

playing back.

→The recorder plays back at approximately

25% slower than normal rate.

Press the FF/+ button once while stopped.

→(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.)

Press the REW/– button once while stopped.

→(If the REW/– button is pressed at the

beginning of a file, the recorder starts

rewinding from the end of the previous file.)

Hold the FF/+ button while stopped or

playing a file.

Hold the REW/– button while stopped or

playing a file.

Press the PLAY button 2 times while fast

playing back.

→Playback returns to normal rate.

Press the PLAY button once while slow playing

back.

→Playback returns to normal rate.

Press the STOP button.

→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.)

Press the STOP button.

→The recorder stops immediately.

(If you do not press the STOP button, the

recorder will reach the beginning of the file and

then stop automatically.)

Release the FF/+ button.

→The recorder will resume playback.

(If you do not release the FF/+ button, the

recorder will reach the end of the file and then

stop automatically.)

Release the REW/– button.

→The recorder will resume playback.

(If you do not release the REW/– button, the

recorder will reach the beginning of the file and

then stop automatically.)

Operation How to CancelPlayback

functions

•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 “LOW” or “HI”, you cannot use the Fast Playback and Slow Playback functions.

(☞ P.23)

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Continuous Playback (ALL PLAY)

1

Press and hold the FOLDER/

MENU button for 1 second or

longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P.41)

2

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

until “ALL PLAY” flashes on the

display.

3

Press the REC/SET button.

The Continuous Playback setup process

begins.

4

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

to choose between ON and OFF.

ON : Continuous playback.

OFF: Returns to normal playback mode.

5

Press the REC/SET button to

complete the setup screen.

6

Press the STOP button to close the

menu.

OFF

ALL

PLAY

ON

6

3,5

1

2,4

BACKLIGHTBACKLIGHT

ALLALL PLAYPLAY

CONTRASTCONTRAST

When a file finishes playing back, the next file is played without stopping until it reaches the last file

in the folder.

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Noise Cancel Function

1

Press and hold the PLAY button

for 1 second or longer while the

file is playing.

Displays currently set Noise Cancel level.

2

Press the PLAY button to choose a

noise cancel level.

Each time you press the PLAY button, the

display changes as follows.

CANCEL

HI

00

M

00

S

NOISE

CANCEL

OFF

00

M

00

S

NOISE

1,2

If recorded sound is difficult to hear because of noisy surroundings, adjust the Noise Cancel setting

level. Noise will be reduced in the file when it's played back for clearer sound quality.

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.

OFF : (Initial Setting)

LOW : Reduces noise.

HI : Reduces more noise.

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Notes

•If you set Noise Cancel to "LOW" or "HI", the setting remains valid until it's set to "OFF".

•If you set it to "LOW" or "HI", the display flashes the Noise Cancel level for about 2 seconds when a file is

played back.

•If you use the Fast Playback and Slow Playback function,you cannot set Noise Cancel to "LOW" or "HI".

(☞ P.21)

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Erasing

Erasing One File at a Time

A selected file can be erased from a folder.

1

Press the FOLDER/MENU button

to choose a folder.

The folder name is displayed for

approximately 2 seconds.

2

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

to choose the file you want to

erase.

3

Press the ERASE button.

“FILE ERASE?” flashes on the display for

approximately 8 seconds.

aFile to be erased

4

Press the ERASE button once more

when “FILE ERASE?” is flashing.

The display changes to "FILE ERASE!"

and erasing will start.

“ERASE DONE” is displayed when the file is

erased. File numbers are incremented

automatically.

TOTAL 134

FOLDER A

a

ERASE?

FILE

ERASE!

FILE

DONE

ERASE

1

2

3,4

{

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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.26)

Erasing

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Erase All Files from a Folder

All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files. (☞ P.29)

1

Press the FOLDER/MENU button

to choose the folder you want to

erase all files.

The folder name is displayed for

approximately 2 seconds.

aFolder from which to erase files

2

Press the ERASE button for 3

seconds or longer.

“ALL ERASE?” flashes on the display for

approximately 8 seconds.

3

Press the ERASE button once more

when “ALL ERASE?” is flashing.

The display changes to “ALL ERASE!”

and erasing will start.

“ERASE DONE” is displayed when the files are

erased. Locked files are reassigned file

numbers in ascending order.

TOTALTOTAL 134134

FOLDERFOLDER A

a

ERASE?

ALL

ERASE!

ALL

DONE

ERASE

{

2,3 1

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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.

•It might take more than 10 seconds to complete erasing all files.

Erasing

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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.25)

1

Press the FOLDER/MENU button to

choose a folder.

2

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to

choose the file you want to lock.

3

Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU

button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P.41)

4

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

until “LOCK” flashes on the display.

5

Press the REC/SET button.

The file locking setup process begins.

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.

aFile to be locked

bErase lock indicator

7

Press the REC/SET button to complete

the setup screen.

8

Press the STOP button to close the

menu.

OFF

LOCK

ON

b

a

ALL PLAY

LOCK

ALARM

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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.27)

•Any locked files are erased when you format the recorder. (☞ P.40)

5,7

1,3

2,4,6

8

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Index Marks

Setting an Index Mark

1

Press the INDEX button during

recording or playback to set an

index mark.

An index number appears on the display.

Locating an Index Mark

1

Hold the FF/+ or REW/– button

while playing a file.

The recorder stops for 1 second when it

reaches the index mark.

Clearing an Index Mark

1

Locate the index mark you want to

clear.

2

Press the ERASE button while the

index number appears for

approximately 2 seconds on the

display.

The index mark is erased.

Index Marks

Index marks can be incorporated into a file during recording or playback to make it easy to locate

interesting information.

1010

0000

M

5151

S

INDEXINDEX

ERASE

00

M

51

S

INDEX 10

1

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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 FULL” to

appear on the display.

•Index marks cannot be set or cleared in a locked file. (☞ P.26)

1

2

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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.

Alarm Playback Function (ALARM)

1

Press the FOLDER/MENU button

to choose a folder.

2

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

to choose the file to be played

when the alarm sounds.

3

Press and hold the FOLDER/

MENU button for 1 second or

longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P.41)

4

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

until “ALARM” flashes on the

display.

5

Press the REC/SET button.

The alarm playback setup process begins.

6

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

to choose between ON and OFF.

ON : Enables alarm playback.

OFF: Disables alarm playback.

aFile to be played when alarm sounds

bAlarm indicator

CONTRAST

ALARM

ALL PLAY

b

OFFOFF

ALARMALARM

ONON

a

5

1,3

2,4,6

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Alarm Playback Function (ALARM)

7

Press the REC/SET button to

complete the setup screen.

When you choose ON, the hour

indicator flashes.

When you choose OFF, the alarm

indicator disappears and finishes with

Step 12.

8

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

to set the hour.

9

Press the REC/SET button to

accept the hour.

The minute indicator flashes.

10

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

to set the minute.

11

Press the REC/SET button to

accept the minute.

12

Press the STOP button to close

the menu.

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.

ALARMALARM

AM12:58AM12:58

8,10

12

7,9,11

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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 you are using the recorder at the scheduled time, the alarm will sound after you’re done.

•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.

ALARMALARM

AM12:58AM12:58

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LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST)

1

Press and hold the FOLDER/

MENU button for 1 second or

longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P.41)

2

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

until “CONTRAST” flashes on the

display.

3

Press the REC/SET button.

The LCD display contrast setup process

begins.

4

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

to set the contrast level.

You can adjust the LCD display contrast

level from 1 to 10.

(Initial setting ......6)

5

Press the REC/SET button to

complete the setup screen.

6

Press the STOP button to close the

menu.

LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST)

6

3,5

1

2,4

BEEP

CONTRAST

BACKLIGHT

CONTRAST

LEVEL

0 6

If the display is difficult to see because of environmental conditions and temperature, you can

adjust the contrast using this function to easily see the LCD display (display contrast).

Display contrast can be adjusted in 10 levels.

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Backlight (BACKLIGHT)

The backlight for the recorder will be activated for approximately 10 seconds each time a button

is pressed. You can select whether or not you would like to use the backlight.

1

Press and hold the FOLDER/

MENU button for 1 second or

longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P.41)

2

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

until “BACKLIGHT” flashes on the

display.

3

Press the REC/SET button.

The backlight setup process begins.

4

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

to choose between ON and OFF.

ON : Backlight is enabled.

OFF: Backlight is disabled.

5

Press the REC/SET button to

complete the setup screen.

6

Press the STOP button to close the

menu.

Backlight (BACKLIGHT)

6

3,5

1

2,4

OFF

BACKLIGHT

ON

USB AUDIO

BACKLIGHT

BEEP

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Assigning Folder Names (FolderName)

1

Press and hold the FOLDER/

MENU button for 1 second or

longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P.41)

2

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

until “FolderName” flashes on the

display.

3

Press the REC/SET button.

The folder name setup process begins.

4

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

to choose the folder you want to

name.

5

Press the REC/SET button to

accept the chosen folder.

6

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

to choose characters.

The recorder assigns the following

buttons to inputting procedures.

(Available characters ☞ P.34)

FORMAT

FolderName

COMMENT

FOLDER A

FolderName

FOLDER

A

FolderName

3,5

1

2,4,6

You can give each of the five A to E folders a name with up to 8 characters.

Frequently used words such as "dictation (DICT.)", "meeting (MEETING)" and "schedule

(SCHEDULE)" are pre-set in a template.

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Assigning Folder Names (FolderName)

Push ActionButton

To input the selected character and advance the input position.

Confirms folder name or file comment.

Selects character to be input: forward.

Skips forward quickly through characters.

Selects character to be input: back.

Skips back quickly through characters.

Returns to previous character.

To delete the flashing character.

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.

Press once

Press and hold

Press once

Press and hold

Press once

Press and hold

----------

Press once

Press and hold

Press once

Press and hold

REC/SET

FF/+

REW/–

NEW

ERASE

INDEX

DISPLAY

Recorder buttons that are used to input characters

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 “MEMO” is displayed, “TO DO” will appear.

If you press the DISPLAY button while “B” is displayed, “F” will appear.

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Assigning Folder Names (FolderName)

7

When you have finished setting the folder

name, press and hold the REC/SET button for

1 second 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.)

8

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

8

7

Available characters

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Notes

•The folder naming process ends automatically when the eighth character is set.

•If you input more than 8 characters, "OVERFLOW" appears on the display.

•You can use a PC to easily change the folder names on the recorder. (☞ P.63)

ActionType of Characters

Template

Large caps

Small caps

Numerics

Symbols

DICT. = MEETING = MEMO = NOTE = IDEA =TO DO =

REMINDER = LECTURE =SCHEDULE = ARCHIVE

TOP PRIORITY = PRIORITY = IMPORTANT =

CONFIDENTIAL = PRIVATE = DON’T FORGET =THINGS

TO DO =MESSAGE = CONVERSATION =REPORT

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

1=2=3=4=5 =6=7=8=9=0

, = . = ; = ! = _ = ( = ) = [ = ] = { = } = +

= – = = = # = $ = % = & = ’ = ` = ^ = @

Folder name input

File comment

input

Assigning Folder Names (FolderName)

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Assigning File Comments (COMMENT)

1

Press and hold the FOLDER/

MENU button for 1 second or

longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P.41)

2

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

until “COMMENT” flashes on the

display.

3

Press the REC/SET button.

The file comment setup process begins.

4

Input the character.

If you will input characters using the

recorder, see step 6 of “Assigning Folder

Names”. (☞ P.32)

If you will input characters using a

computer, see “Editing File Comments”.

(☞ P.63)

5

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.

Assigning File Comments (COMMENT)

3,5

1

2

6

REC

MODE

COMMENT

FORMAT

COMMENTCOMMENT

You can add comments of up to 100 characters to each recorded file.

If you include the date, time, and other information, you can easily find files without replaying

them.

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Moving Files Across Folders

1

Choose the file you want to move

and play it.

2

Press the FOLDER/MENU button

while playing the file.

“INSERT REC?” appears on the display.

3

Press the FOLDER/MENU button

again to change to “FILE MOVE?”.

4

Press the REC/SET button.

The destination folders blink on the

display.

aFile to transfer

bCurrent folder

cDestination folder

A recorded file can be transferred from one folder to another.

The file is added at the end of existing files in the destination folder.

FILE MOVE?

A>>B

FILE MOVE?

a

b

c

1

4

1,2,3

1

Moving Files Across Folders

37

5

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

to choose a destination folder.

If you choose the current folder as the

destination folder, the selected file will

move to the end of the existing files in it.

6

Press the REC/SET button to

accept the chosen destination

folder.

The file is moved.

Transfer is complete when “FILE MOVE DONE”

appears.

A>>B

FILE

MOVE!

DONE

FILE MOVE

{

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Notes

•If the destination folder is full (a maximum of 199 files), “FOLDER FULL” appears on the display and files

cannot be transferred to it.

•The file transfer process is aborted if you press the STOP button or leave the recorder idle for 8 seconds after

you choose a destination folder.

Moving Files Across Folders

6

5

38

1

Press and hold the FOLDER/

MENU button for 1 second or

longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P.41)

2

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

until “BEEP” flashes on the

display.

3

Press the REC/SET button.

The system sound setup process begins.

4

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

to choose between ON and OFF.

ON : System sounds are enabled.

OFF: System sounds are disabled.

5

Press the REC/SET button to

complete the setup screen.

6

Press the STOP button to close the

menu.

The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be

turned off.

TIME&DATE

BEEP

ON

USB

AUDIO

OFF

BEEP

ON

System Sounds (BEEP)

3,5

1

2,4

6

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Note

If the alarm playback function has been set, the alarm will sound at the scheduled time even if system sounds

are turned off.

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LCD Display Information

1

Press the DISPLAY button.

The LCD display views will switch every time the DISPLAY

button is pressed.

LCD Display Information

While stop or playback mode

It will repeatedly cycle through 1 to 4.

()

1

H

58

M

18

S

00

M

00

S

[LENGTH]

()

00

M

00

S

[REC

DATE]

12

M

31

D

'02

Y

()

----

00

M

00

S

[COMMENT]

()

AM12:58

00

M

00

S

[REC

TIME]

{

{{

1

This recorder is capable of switching views on its LCD display. If you press the DISPLAY button

while stopped or while playing back a file, the LCD display will switch and you can confirm file

information and various recorder settings.

1File length

Shows how long a file is.

2Time stamp

Shows the year, month, and date that

the file was recorded.

3Time stamp

Shows the time that the file was

recorded.

4File comment*

Shows comment added to a file.

(If there is no comment, “----” will

appear.)

* If a comment contains many characters, it will scroll horizontally to display the complete comment.

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Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT)

1

Press and hold the FOLDER/

MENU button for 1 second or

longer.

The menu opens. (☞ P.41)

2

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

until “FORMAT” flashes on the

display.

3

Press the REC/SET button.

The formatting process is selected.

4

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

to choose “START”.

5

Press the REC/SET button again.

Formatting begins and an indicator

flashes on the display.

“FORMAT DONE” displays when

formatting ends.

FORMAT

!

FORMAT

DONE

{

3,5

1

2,4

VCVA

FORMAT

REC MODE

START

FORMAT

CANCEL

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. (☞ P.55)

*Date and time settings won't be cleared, so you won’t need to set them again.

** Locked files will also be deleted.

......................................................................................................................................................

Note

If no action is taken within 8 seconds after step 4, the menu will revert to the status of step 2.

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Menu list

Menu List

REC MODE

VCVA

LOCK

ALARM

ALL PLAY

CONTRAST

BACKLIGHT

BEEP

TIME&DATE

FolderName

COMMENT

FORMAT

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

USB AUDIO

9

0

!

@

#

INSERT REC ?

FILE MOVE ?

1

2

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.

Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU

button for 1 second or longer.

Press the FOLDER/MENU button

during playback.

Record mode setting (☞P.18). Selection

between SP and LP modes. Inserting recording. (☞ P.15)

Moving files. (☞ P.36)

Press the FF/+ button or

REW/– button.

Press the FOLDER/MENU button.

VCVA setting (☞P.16). Switch between ON

(enabled) and OFF (disabled).

Locking files setting (☞P.26). Selection

between ON (locked) and OFF (unlocked).

Alarm playback setting (☞P.28).

Selection between ON (enabled) and

OFF (disabled).

System sounds setting (☞P.38).

Selection between ON (enabled) and

OFF (disabled).

Date/time setting. In order of hour,

minute, year, month and day. (☞P. 1 0 )

Folder naming. (☞P.32)

Recorder formatting.(☞P.40)

Continuous playback setting (☞P.22).

Selection between ON (enabled) and

OFF (disabled).

LCD contrast adjustment (☞P.30).

Adjust the level from 1 to 10.

Backlight setting (☞P.31). Selection

between ON (enabled) and OFF

(disabled).

Assigning file comments. (☞P.35)

USB Microphone/Speaker setting

(☞P.69). Selection between ON

(enabled) and OFF (disabled).

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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 mail by sending an attached voice file with e-mail.*

•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.

* The e-mail software is not included in this package.

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Notes

•USB ports are not available on PCs running Windows 95 or that have been upgraded from Windows 95 to any

other OS.

•Certain functions, such as remote and direct recording, do not work on PCs that don't have USB ports.

•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.)

Operating Environment

PC:

Operating System:

CPU:

RAM:

Hard drive space:

Drive:

Sound card:

Browser:

Display:

USB port:

Audio I/O terminals:

IBM PC/AT compatible PC

Microsoft Windows 98/ 98SE/ Me/ 2000 Professional/

NT Workstation 4.0 with SP4 or later/ XP Professional,Home Edition

Intel Pentium II class 333 MHz processor or better

64 MB or more

10 MB or more

2x or faster CD-ROM drive

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 free port

Earphone output or speakers

Windows

Using DSS Player Software

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PC:

Operating System:

RAM:

Hard drive space:

Drive:

Display:

USB port:

Audio I/O terminals:

iMac/ iBook/ Power Mac G3,G4/ PowerBook G3

(The computer must support a standard USB port.)

Mac OS 8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2/10.1

16 MB or more

5 MB or more

2x or faster CD-ROM drive

800 x 600 pixels or more, 256 colors or more

One free port

Microphone input and earphone (or speaker) output

Macintosh

Using DSS Player Software

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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 Windows 2000 /XP (Professional only) on a network, you need to log on as an

administrator.

1

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.

2

Click on the [Start] button and

select [Run].

3

Enter “D:/Setup.exe” in the [Open]

field and click on [OK].

This is assuming the CD-ROM is in drive

D.

4

The installation Language Selection

dialog box opens.

Click on the desired language to select it.

5

Click on [Next] when the DSS Player

opening screen appears.

6

Confirm your acceptance of the

terms of the Licensing Agreement.

You must accept the terms of the Licensing

Agreement to install DSS Player. If you

accept them, click on [Yes].

7

Register user information.

Register user information. Enter your

name, company name, and license ID

number (serial number).

The license ID number is printed on the license

ID card. Click on [Next]. A confirmation dialog

box opens, click on [Yes].

8

Select where to install DSS Player.

This lets you specify the folder in which to

install DSS Player. Click on [Browse] to find

the desired installation folder. To accept the

default folder, click on [Next].

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 on [Yes].

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9

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 on

[Next].

10

Authorizing the start of file

copying.

Confirm all “Current Settings”. To accept

them, click on [Next].

Note

To change the program menu folder or

installation folder, click on [Back].

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Copy files.

Wait until DSS Player is installed on your

PC, then click on [Finish].

12

Set up Acrobat Reader.

When the Acrobat Reader Setup dialog

box opens, click on [Next].

13

Select where to install Acrobat

Reader.

Specify the folder in which to install

Acrobat Reader. To accept the default

folder, click on [Next].

14

Setup Status.

Wait until Acrobat Reader is installed on

your PC.

15

Exit Acrobat Reader setup.

When the Exit Setup dialog box opens,

click on [OK].

16

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 on [Finish].

Then, when the message to do so

appears, shut your PC off and restart it.

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7

Restart the computer.

You need to restart your computer when

DSS Player for Mac is installed. To

continue, click on [Yes]. To cancel

installation, click on [No].

8

Completing setup.

Installation has finished.

Click either [Quit] or [Restart]. To continue

with the installation, click the Continue Set

up Acrobat Reader.

When the Acrobat Reader Setup dialog box

opens, click on [Next].

Macintosh

Installing Software

1

Insert DSS Player for Mac into the

CD-ROM drive.

2

Double-click on CD icon.

Double-click on the desired language to

select it.

3

Double-click on DSS Player for Mac

Installer icon.

The installation program will start.

4

Click on [Continue] when the DSS

Player for Mac opening screen

appears.

5

Confirm your acceptance of the

terms of the Licensing Agreement.

You must accept the terms of the Licensing

Agreement to install DSS Player for Mac.

If you accept them, click on [Agree].

6

Select where to install DSS Player

for Mac.

This lets you specify the folder in which to

install DSS Player for Mac. To accept

the default folder, click on [Choose].

If you use OS10.1, proceed to step 7.

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Uninstall Software

The process of removing software installed on your PC is called uninstalling. Perform uninstalling

when you no longer need the software.

1

Exit DSS Player.

2

Click on the [Start] button,

select [Programs], then

[Olympus DSS Player 2002].

(in Windows XP, click on the [Start]

button, select [All Programs], then

[Olympus DSS Player 2002].)

3

Click on [Uninstall Olympus

DSS Player 2002].

4

Follow the directions on

screen to start the uninstall

process.

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1

Exit DSS Player.

2

Double-click the Macintosh HD

icon.

If you use OS10.1, proceed to step 5.

3

Delete the following eight drivers

from Function Enhancement in the

System Folder:

(OS 8,9 only)

“DSS10USBDriver”

“DSS10USBShim”

“DSS1USBDriver”

“DSS1USBShim”

“DSSFSUSBDriver”

“DSSFSUSBShim”

“DSSUSBDriver”

“DSSUSBShim”

4

Delete the following folder

from the System Folder:

(OS 8,9 only)

“DSS Player for Mac Help”

5

Delete the following file from

Initialization in the System Folder:

“DSS Preference”

(In OS10.1, User folder: Library folder:

Preference folder.)

6

Delete the DSS Player for Mac folder.

If you optionally created a new message folder,

be sure to delete that message folder as well.

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Using Online Help

To open Online Help, do either of the following:

(Windows)

•Click on the [Start] button, select [Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player 2002], then click on

[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

1

Once the Online Help screen

appears, click on the Contents

tab.

2

Double-click on the icon of

the desired topic heading.

The title of the topic is displayed.

3

Double-click on the icon of the

desired topic.

An explanation of the topic is displayed.

Search by keyword

1

Once the Online Help screen

appears, click on the Index tab.

A list of keywords by which you can

search is displayed.

2

Enter text.

Matching keywords are located

automatically.

3

Choose a topic, then click on

[Display].

An explanation of the topic is displayed.

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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.

Using Online Help

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Connecting to Your PC

Be sure to finish installing DSS Player before connecting the recorder. If you connect the recorder

before installing DSS Player, the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box will open. If this happens,

click on [Cancel] to exit the wizard, then install DSS Player.

Once you connect the recorder to your PC, the included USB cable will supply the power so you

will not 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).

Connecting to your PC using the USB

connection cable

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 PC terminal port

of the recorder.

“REMOTE” is displayed on recorder if the

USB cable is connected.

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Notes

•NEVER disconnect the USB connecting 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 "OFF" in the recorder's menu settings. (☞ P.41)

•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. (☞ P.9)

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Connecting to your PC using the cradle

Place the recorder on the cradle

1

Insert end A of the USB cable to your PC's USB

port or USB hub.

2

Connect the end b of the USB connection cable

to the cradle.

3

Make sure that the recorder is stopped, and place

it in the cradle.

When you place the recorder on the cradle, 1insert the

recorder so its bottom slot meets the hook on the front of

the cradle (at the low end). 2Hold the top of the recorder

and push it against the cradle until it clicks.

“REMOTE” is displayed on recorder if the USB cable is

connected.

Remove the recorder from the cradle

4

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.

5

Disconnect the USB connecting cable.

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Notes

•Do not needlessly touch the connection point on the front of the cradle (at the low end), as that may cause

damage resulting in a bad connection.

•Release the HOLD switch. (☞ P.9)

Hook

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Running DSS Player

1

Start Windows.

2

Connect the recorder to your PC.

For the connection procedure, refer to

“Connecting to Your PC”. (☞ P.50)

When you connect the recorder to your

PC for the first time, the USB Driver Setup

Wizard will open. Follow the instructions

on the screen to install the driver.

3

Click on the [Start] button, select

[Programs], then [Olympus DSS

Player 2002].

(in Windows XP, click on the [Start] button,

select [All Programs], then [Olympus DSS

Player 2002].)

4

Click on [Olympus DSS Player

2002].

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Notes

•You will not be able to run the included DSS Player 2002 and DSS Player 3.0/3.1/3.5 for DS-150/320 at the

same time.

•If you connect the recorder before installing DSS Player, the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box will open.

If this happens, click on [Cancel] to exit the wizard, then install DSS Player.

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3

About automatic startup

By connecting the recorder to your PC, you can automatically start an application.

1Right-click on icon of the Task Bar on the lower right-hand corner on the screen,

then click on Select startup application.

2Check the application to automatically start.

The application that you check will automatically start. If you do not want it to automatically

start, uncheck the application.

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1

Start your Macintosh.

2

Connect the recorder to your

PC.

For cable connection instructions, see

“Connecting to Your PC”. (☞ P.50)

3

Double-click the DSS Player

for Mac folder.

The DSS Player for Mac folder opens.

4

Double-click DSS Player.

DSS Player for Mac launches.

To start DSS Player for Mac, follow these steps:

It is assumed that DSS Player for Mac has been installed. For installation instructions,

see Installing DSS Player for Mac. (☞ P.46)

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Window Names

1Play Control Bar

Control buttons to play and stop voice files.

2Dictation Folder Window

Will display the directory structure of the

DSS, WMA, WAVE (Windows only) and

AIFF (Macintosh only)-format files

stored on your PC's hard disk.

3Device Manager Window

Will display the directory structure of the

folders in the recorder.

4Voice File List Box

Will display the folders selected in 2 and

3.

(Windows)

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4

2

3

1

4

2

3

(Macintosh)

Window Names

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Importing voice files to your PC from the recorder is called downloading. With DSS Player, there

are three ways to download voice files to your 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 on 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 Folders”

and “Download All”, refer to Online Help.

Import Voice Files to Your PC

Download Selected Files

1

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.

2

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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3

Download the voice file.

(Windows)

From the [Download] menu, click on

[Download Selected Files].

(Macintosh)

From the [Tools] menu, click on

[Download Selected Files].

4

Download complete.

Once the transmission screen closes and the

record/play indicator lamp on the recorder

goes dark, the downloading is completed.

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Notes

•NEVER disconnect the USB connecting 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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1

Select the folder.

Select the folder that contains the voice file

you would like to play.

The illustration shows that to select from

among voice files already downloaded, Folder

A in the Dictation Folder window was selected.

2

Select the voice file.

Select the voice file to play from the Voice File

List Box.

3

Play the voice file.

Click on the (play) button of the Play

Control Bar.

Other play controls such as Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Speed Control, Volume Control, Time

Axis, and Index Skip can also be operated. For details, refer to Online Help.

If you connect the recorder and use DSS Player to play back a file, you can use the recorder as

your PC speaker. For connection procedures, see "USB Microphone/USB Speaker". (☞ P.69)

Play a Voice File

File name

File names are assigned in the following manner:

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Play a Voice File

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Note

DSS Player cannot play back WMA files with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copyright protection that constrains

distribution and playback.

DS330001.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 DS33. The user ID can be modified with DSS Player. ( ☞ P.62)

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1

Select the folder.

Select the folder that contains the voice file

to upload from the Dictation Folder window.

2

Select the voice file.

Select the voice file to upload from the Voice

File List Box.

3

Select the folder to upload.

(Windows)

From the [Download] menu select [Upload Files] or click on the Upload icon. Once the folder

list box where the file is to be uploaded is displayed, select the folder from which the file is to

be uploaded.

(Macintosh)

From the [Tools] menu, click on [Upload Files].

4

Upload the voice file.

The voice file is uploaded to the recorder.

5

Upload complete.

Once the transmission screen closes and the record/play indicator lamp on the recorder

goes dark, the uploading is completed.

You can also drag and drop files from the Voice File List Box to the Device Manager window.

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Notes

•NEVER disconnect the USB connecting cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the

data will be destroyed.

•You will not be able to upload a file if another file with the same name already exists at the destination.

•You can upload only DSS files to the recorder.

Upload Voice Files to the Recorder

DSS Player has a feature to enable you to upload DSS-format voice files from your PC to the

recorder.

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Direct Recording on PC and Editing on PC

If you want to record and edit voice files using your PC, open the [Remote Edit] window while the

recorder is connected to your PC (☞ P.50). You can easily create new files, insert recordings, overwrite

recordings, edit index marks, and do other tasks. See the Online Help for details.

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Notes

•You cannot edit WAV files.

•You can only edit files in DSS format.

Editing existing files

1

From the Main Window, select the

file you want to edit from the Voice

File List Box.

2

Select [Edit File] in the [File] menu,

or click icon.

Remote Edit screen opens.

3

Edit it.

You can partially delete recordings, edit

index marks and priorities, insert recordings

from the position designated using the

position control bar (check on [Insert

recording]) and overwrite recordings.

Recording a new file

1

From the Main Window, select [New

File] in the [File] menu, or click

icon.

Remote Edit screen opens.

2

Press the (record) button to

start recording.

3

Press the (stop) button to

stop recording.

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Direct Recording on PC and Editing on PC

You can record voice files from a Digital Voice Recorder directly to a computer. With a Digital Voice

Recorder connected, choose the [Direct Record to PC] command from the [Tools] menu.

Recording a new file

1

Set recording.

A recording setup window opens.

Click on [Set File Name].

2

Set the recording destination and

file name.

Type the recording destination folder

name and file name and click on [Save].

1

2

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3

Start recording.

Click on [Start] in the recording setup window.

Recording will start.

You can only change the sound quality and

sensitivity settings before recording.

4

Stop recording.

Click on [Stop] in the Record Window.

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Converting File Formats to AIFF Files*

Choose the [Save as] from the [File] menu.

When a DSS file is converted to an AIFF file, unique DSS

information such as priority and index marking will be lost.

* AIFF format ......... The standard Macintosh audio file format with the aif extension. It cannot

contain index and priority settings.

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Notes

•AIFF files cannot be converted to DSS format.

•You cannot partially delete, add index marks to, or set priorities.

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Changing User ID

The user ID is used in DSS file names (☞ P.57) that are recorded on a Digital Voice Recorder.

1

Start DSS Player.

2

Start the e-mail software, then select New Mail.

3

Attach the voice file.

Select the voice file to attach from the Voice File List Box of DSS Player and drag and drop

the file into the New Mail text window.

Send Voice Files with E-mail

You can attach voice files to your e-mails.

How to send attachment with e-mails, refer to the user's manual for your e-mail software.

•Even if the person to whom you send a voice file does not have DSS Player, he/she will be able

to play the voice file using DSS Player-Lite. You can download DSS Player-Lite free from the

Olympus home page, http://www.olympus.com/

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Note

If your e-mail software is not compatible with the above operation, select the voice file to send from the folder

where the voice file is located and send the file as an attached file according to the functions of the e-mail software.

(Windows) The default folder is set to C:\Program Files\Olympus\DSS Player 2002\Message\Folder A (or B, C, D, E).

(Macintosh) By default,voice files are stored on Macintosh HD: DSS Player for Mac: Message Folder: Folder A (or B, C, D, E).

1

Enter the user ID in the [Transfer UserID] window.

(Windows) From the [Download] menu.

(Macintosh) From the [Tools] menu.

2

Click on [Transfer].

The new user ID will be transferred to the Digital

Voice Recorder.

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Editing File Comments

You can use a PC to create or edit file comments in DSS Player in the [Edit Comments] window,

and transfer them from the PC to the recorder. You can also edit file comments imported from the

recorder to a PC.

Choose the [Edit Comments] command from the [Tools] menu.

Files comments can use up to 100 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Changing a Folder Name

Changing a folder name in the Voice Folder window

(Windows)

You can change a folder name using the [Rename Folder] command from the [Edit] menu. A

folder name can be up to 20 characters long and cannot use \ /:*?"<>|.

(Macintosh)

Choose the [Rename Folder] command from the [File] menu.

Changing a folder name in the Device window

(Windows)

Right-click the folder name to change, select the [Rename Folder] and input the new folder

name.

(Macintosh)

Choose the [Rename Folder] from the [Tools] menu and type a folder name.

The names of the folders on the Digital Voice Recorder is updated with the new folder names.

Device Window folder names consist of a string of eight or fewer single-byte alphanumeric characters.

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Editing a Template

You can edit folder name and file comment templates in DSS Player in the [Edit & Upload Templates]

window and transfer them to the recorder. Templates downloaded from the recorder can also be

edited.

(Windows)

Select [Edit & Upload Templates] from [Download] to open the [Edit and Upload Template]

window.

(Macintosh)

Select [Edit & Upload Templates] from [Tools] to open the [Edit and Upload Template] window.

Up to 20 alphanumerical characters can be used for a folder name or a comment.

Transfer edited content

to the recorder

Save edited content

Read saved content

Transfer all

comment and

folder information

to the recorder

Delete all changed

content

Close the

dialog box

Upload templates

from the recorder

Editing a Template

Delete edited content

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Using Voice Recognition Software (optional)

When you use voice-recognition software such as IBM ViaVoice, it is recommended that you set

the recorder to PC microphone and have the software learn the characteristics of the speaker’s

voice and the recorder’s built-in microphone to maximize the accuracy of voice recognition.

1

Click the [Start] button and select [Programs] → [IBM ViaVoice VoiceCenter].

2

Click the [ViaVoice] button of [IBM ViaVoice VoiceCenter], then select [Tool]

and [Analyze My Voice].

3

The [ViaVoice User Wizard]

window appears.

Select [Olympus DSS File] in the

[Device] list box, then click the [Next]

button.

4

The [Audio Setup Wizard]

window opens.

Use PC connection cable (KP4) if you

use Windows 98, or use the USB

connection cable if you use Windows

98SE or later operating system

versions.

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Using Voice Recognition Software (optional)

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Notes

•Set the recording mode to "SP" when enrolling using the PC connection cable (KP4). If you set it to "LP" mode,

a warning "CHANGE REC MODE" appears and you won't be able to enroll. (☞ P.18)

•Turn "OFF" the USB AUDIO on the recorder's menu settings and use the PC connection cable (KP4) to enroll.

(☞ P.41)

•Voice recognition is only available with Windows operating systems.

TRAINTRAIN PCPC

Using the USB Cable

1Connect the recorder with the USB cable, and

follow the instructions on screen.

Release the HOLD switch.

2[Selecting a Sound Card]

When the [Selecting a Sound Card] window

appears, select [USB Audio Device] for [Input] and

follow the instructions on screen. (Select

[Microphone Control (DS-330)] for Windows XP.)

During audio setup or while enrolling, please

input voice data from the recorder.

Using the PC Connection Cable

1Do not connect the recorder, and follow the instructions on screen.

2[Connect Input Device]

When the [Connect Input Device] window appears, connect the recorder and your

PC using the PC connection cable by following the instructions on screen.

To input voice during audio setup or while enrolling, turn on the microphone

by pressing the NEW button on the recorder. "TRAIN PC" appears on the

recorder display.

We recommend you enroll the surrounding environment using the recorder before using voice

recognition on files. This enables you to better register the characteristics of your voice to improve

recognition.

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Executing Voice Recognition

1

Select the folder.

Select the folder containing the voice

file you want to process with voice

recognition from the Dictation Folder

window.

2

Select the voice file.

Select the desired voice file to process

with voice recognition from the Voice

File List Box.

3

Start of voice recognition.

Click the start voice recognition icon .

The voice recognition software window appears and voice recognition starts.

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Noise Canceling Function

Check [Use Noise Cancel] in [Voice Recognition] on the

menu bar, to output voice using the noise canceling

function to the voice recognition software.

See the voice recognition software operating manual for

voice recognition functions such as modifying converted

characters.

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When recording voices for use in voice

recognition, set up your DSS recorder

as follows to facilitate recognition.

•Set the microphone sensitivity to "DICT".

(☞ P.19)

•Set the recording mode to "SP". (☞ P.18)

•Set the Variable Control Voice Actuator

(VCVA) to "OFF". (☞ P.16)

•Only record voices that have already been

registered in the voice recognition software

speak.

•Record in a relatively quiet environment.

•Have the person speaking within 5-10 cm

of the built-in microphone of the recorder

(5 to 10 cm).

•Speak continuously.

Voice files recorded under the following

conditions cannot be processed by

voice recognition because their

recognition rates may be very low.

•A conference or meeting where the voices

of many people have been recorded.

•Seminar or lecture in which ambient noise

tends to be recorded.

Notes on Recording For Voice Recognition

Using Voice Recognition Software (optional)

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Using the recorder as a USB speaker

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Notes

•USB speaker can be switched using [Control Panel], in the same manner as the USB microphone.

•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.)

•The recorder can be used as a USB microphone/speaker only with Windows.

•If you turn the USB AUDIO "OFF" using the recorder's menu setting, you cannot use the recorder as a USB

Microphone/USB Speaker. (☞ P.41)

•You cannot use the recorder as a USB Microphone/USB Speaker on Windows NT.

USB Microphone/USB Speaker (USB AUDIO)

This recorder can be used as USB speaker when it's

connected to a PC. If you use the recorder as a USB

speaker, you can output voice from the recorder

without using a PC speaker.

Select [Select Speaker] from [Tools] on the menu

bar, and choose voice output.

Using the recorder as USB microphone

This recorder can function as a USB microphone when it's connected to a PC. If you use voice

recognition software or other applications, you can use the recorder as a USB microphone.

For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000

Select [Control Panel] → [(Sound and) Multimedia] → [Audio] tab, and choose [USB Audio Device]

from among the recording devices.

For Windows XP

Select [Control panel] → [Sound, Voice, and Audio Device] → [Sound and Audio Device] →

[Audio] tab, and chose [Microphone Control (DS-330)] from among the recording devices.

USB Microphone/USB Speaker (USB AUDIO)

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Alarm Message List

Meaning

Low battery

power

Erase-locked

Index full

Folder full

Maximum number

Zero remaining

memory

No file

Change recording

mode

Error in the internal

flash memory

System error

Too many

characters input

PC microphone

indicator

Formatting error

Action

Replace with new batteries.

(☞ P.8)

Unlock the file. (☞ P.26)

Erase index marks that are no

longer required. (☞ P.27)

Erase unnecessary files. (☞ P.24)

Select another folder.

Set the recording mode to SP when

using connection cable KP4.

(☞ P.18)

This is a malfunction, so go to the

store where you purchased the

recorder or an Olympus service

station for repair.

This is a malfunction, so go to the

store where you purchased the

recorder or an Olympus service

station for repair.

Reduce the number of characters

within the limit. Up to eight

characters can be used for a folder

name. (☞ P.32-34)

Up to 100 characters can be used

for a file comment. (☞ P.35)

See DSS Player online help for

details.

Reformat the memory. (☞ P.40)

Explanation

Battery power is getting low.

Tried to delete a locked file.

The file is full of index marks

(maximum of 16 marks).

The folder is full of files (maximum

of 199 files).

The destination folder already has

the maximum number of files

(199).

No remaining internal memory.

No files were found in the folder.

For voice recognition applications, the

recording mode cannot be set to LP

when using the connection cable KP4.

Error in the internal memory.

System error detected in the

recorder.

Exceeds the maximum number of

characters that can be registered.

The recorder is being used as a

PC microphone. (☞ P.66)

There was an error while

formatting the recorder's memory.

Message

BATTERY LOW

LOCK ON

INDEX FULL

FOLDER FULL

MEMORY FULL

NO FILE

CHANGE REC

MODE

MEMORY ERROR

SYSTEM ERROR

OVER FLOW

TRAIN PC

FORMAT ERROR

Alarm Message List

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Troubleshooting

Probable cause

The batteries are not loaded properly.

The batteries are dead.

If none of these suggestions works

The recorder is in HOLD mode.

The batteries are dead.

Low remaining internal flash memory.

The maximum number of files has been reached.

The earphone is connected.

The VOLUME control is set to 0.

The file is locked.

The recorder was shaken during recording.

The recorder was placed near a cell phone or

fluorescent lamp while recording or during playback.

The microphone sensitivity is too low.

The maximum number of index marks (16) has been

reached.

The file is locked.

A non-standard AC adapter is being used.

Wrong folder.

Symptom

Nothing

appears on

the display

Won’t start

Unable to

record

No playback

tone heard

Unable to

erase

Noise heard

during

playback

Recording

level too low

Unable to set

index marks

Won’t work

with AC

adapter

Cannot find

the recorded

voice

Action

Verify polarity is correct.

Replace with new batteries.

Reset the recorder. (☞ P.40)

Release the recorder from HOLD.

(☞ P.9)

Release the recorder from HOLD.

(☞ P.9)

Replace with new batteries.

Erase unnecessary files.

Check another folder.

Unplug the earphones to use the

internal speaker.

Adjust the VOLUME control.

Unlock the file. (☞ P.26)

Move the recorder.

Set the microphone sensitivity to

CONF mode and try again. (☞ P.19)

Erase unnecessary index marks.

(☞ P.27)

Unlock the file. (☞ P.26)

Use the Olympus A321 (for US,

Canada) or A322 (for Europe

except U.K) AC adapter

(Oprional).

Switch to the right folder.

Troubleshooting

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Action

Turn "OFF" the Noise Cancel

function. (☞ P.23)

The Noise Cancel function doesn't

work while a file is being played

back in Fast Playback or Slow

Playback mode. (☞ P.21)

Turn the USB AUDIO "OFF" in the

recorder's menu settings. (☞ P.41)

You need to change the PC's USB

settings. See DSS Player online

help for details. (☞ P.49)

Probable cause

Noise Cancel function is set to "LOW" or "HI".

A file is being played back in Fast Playback or Slow

Playback mode.

Some PCs and USB hubs may not provide sufficient

power.

Sometimes a connection cannot be made with some

PCs running Windows XP.

Symptom

Cannot use

Fast Playback

or Slow

Playback

Noise Cancel

function

doesn't work

Cannot

connect to PC

Cannot

connect to a

PC using a

cradle

Troubleshooting

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Accessories (optional)

External microphone: ME9*/11*

A lavalier omnidirectional microphone that clips

to clothing. Use to record your own voice or

people near you.

Conference microphone: ME7

A highly sensitive directional microphone

(shotgun microphone). Use to record speakers

at a distance.

Headset: E102

Stereo headset for your PC. A helpful tool for

PC based transcription.

Foot switch: RS23/24

Connect to the serial or USB port of your PC

for hands-free transcription convenience.

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.

Accessories (optional)

AC adapter: A321 (US and Canada) or A322

(Europe except U.K.)

Connecting cord: KA232*

Use to connect the microphone jack of this unit

to a radio or other sound source.

Plug adapter: PA3

An adapter that connects devices such as

microphones with ø2.5 mm mini-plugs to the

unit’s ø3.5 mm mini-jack.

* Use these accessories with the PA3 plug

adapter.

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Specifications

Recording format

.................................................. DSS (Digital Speech Standard)

Input level ............................................................ –70 dBv

Sampling frequency

SP mode: ....................................................... 12 kHz

LP mode: ....................................................... 8 kHz

Overall frequency response

SP mode: ....................................................... 300 to 5,000 Hz

LP mode: ....................................................... 300 to 3,000 Hz

Recording time

SP mode: ....................................................... 2 hours 35 minutes

LP mode: ....................................................... 5 hours 30 minutes

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 2 kΩ

Earphone jack ..................................................... ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or more

Maximum working output (3 V DC) ................... 250 mW or more (8 Ω speaker)

Input power requirement

Rated voltage: ............................................... 3 V

Batteries: ........................................................ Two AAA batteries (LR03 or R03)

External power supply: .................................. AC adapter

External dimensions ........................................... 108 x 41.5 x 21mm (without protrusions)

Weight .................................................................. 75 g (including 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.

Specifications

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Technical Assistance and Support

The following are for only technical questions and support about OLYMPUS recorder and software.

◆Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada

1-888-553-4448

◆User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada

distec@olympus.com

◆Technical Hotline Number in Europe

Toll free number

00800 67 10 83 00

available for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden,

Switzerland, United Kingdom

Charged numbers

+49 180 567 1083

available for Finland, Italy, Luxemburg, Portugal, Spain and Czech Republic

+49 40 23773 899

available for Greece, Croatia, Hungary and the rest of Europe

◆User Support E-mail address in Europe

dss.support@olympus-europa.com

Technical Assistance and Support

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: DS-330

Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER

Responsible Party: OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.

Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A.

Telephone Number: 800-622-6372

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

d’appareils numeriques, tel que prevu dans les Reglements sur l’Interference Radio du Department

Canadian des Communications.

“CE” mark indicates that this

product complies with the

European requirements for

safety, health, enviroment and

customer protection.

L’indication “CE” signifie que ce

produit est conforme aux

exigences concernant la sécurité,

la santé, l’environnement et la

protection du consommateur. P2-2846-01

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Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Tel. 1-800-622-6372

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Il marchio “CE” indica che questo

prodotto è conforme alle norme

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salute, l’ambiente e la protezione

del consumatore.

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producto se encuentra de

conformidad con las exigencias

europeas sobre seguridad,

salud, medio ambiente y

protección al consumidor.

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