DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-330 ON LINE 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.
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.
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.
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.
Table of Contents Getting Started Identification of Parts ................................ 6 Inserting Batteries ..................................... 8 Using the AC Adapter ................................ 9 Hold ........................................................... 9 Setting Time/Date ................................... 10 Basic operations Recording ................................................ Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) ...................... Recording Modes .............
Identification of Parts 1 2 3 Identification of Parts 4 - & ) 5 $ 6 7 8 9 # 0 ^ % ! ( = * w q e @ 1 Built-in microphone 2 Record/Play indicator lamp 3 Microphone jack 4 VOLUME control 5 NEW button 6 REC (Record)/SET button 7 INDEX button 8 REW (Rewind) /– button 9 FF (Fast Forward) /+ button 0 FOLDER/MENU button ! HOLD switch @ Built-in speaker # STOP button $ ERASE button % PLAY button 6 ^ DISPLAY button & Display (LCD panel) * PC (USB) terminal ( Cradle connection terminals ) Battery co
Display (LCD Panel) Identification of Parts 5 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 1 Battery indicator 2 Alarm indicator 3 VCVA(Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 4 Record mode indicator 5 Folder 6 Current file 7 Erase lock indicator 8 Character Information display 7
Inserting Batteries Inserting Batteries 1 2 1 2 3 Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open. Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity. Close the battery cover completely. Replacing batteries The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power. 3 → → → “BATTERY LOW” When appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible.
Using the AC Adapter Hold HOLD 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 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.
Setting Time/Date 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.
Set the hour. 5 Set the minute. 6 1 Press the FF/+ button or REW/– button to set the hour. 2 Press the REC/SET button to accept the hour. 1 Press the FF/+ button or REW/– button to set the minute. 2 Press the REC/SET button to accept the minute. Set the year. 1 Press the FF/+ button or REW/– button to set the year. 2 Press 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. 8 Set the date.
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.
Notes 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. 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.
Recording Overwrite Recording You can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file. Note that the overwritten recordings will be erased. Recording 1 Choose and play the file you want to overwrite. FOLDER A TOTAL 134 1 2,4 3 1 1 2 Press the STOP button where you want to start overwriting. a Current playback time b Total recording time of the file being played 3 Press the REC/SET button to start overwriting. 4 Press the STOP button to stop overwriting.
Insert Recording Additional recordings can be inserted into previously recorded files. 1 Choose and play the file you want to insert. FOLDER A TOTAL 134 1 4 3 1 1,2 While playing a file, press the FOLDER/MENU button if you want to insert additional recording. “INSERT REC?” appears on the display. 3 F00M51S INSERT REC? Recording 2 Press the REC/SET button to start inserting additional recording. [( R E M A I N )] 58M18S As insert recording progresses, remaining a INSERT REC memory grows smaller.
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.
7 Start the recording. 00M51S STANDBY Adjust the start/stop actuation level Low Hi 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.
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.
Microphone Sensitivity Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. MICSENS Microphone Sensitivity 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.
Playing You can start playing a file at any point. 1 MIN The record/play indicator lamp glows green. a Current playback time b Total recording time of the file being played Playing 2 MAX 1 3 Press the PLAY button to start playback. 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.
Operation 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 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.
Continuous Playback (ALL PLAY) When a file finishes playing back, the next file is played without stopping until it reaches the last file in the folder. 1 Continuous Playback (ALL PLAY) 22 Press and hold the FOLDER/ MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens. (☞ P.41) 6 3,5 2,4 1 2 3 4 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button until “ALL PLAY” flashes on the display. 5 6 Press the REC/SET button to complete the setup screen. ALL PLAY CONTRAST BACKLIGHT Press the REC/SET button.
Noise Cancel Function 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. 1 Press and hold the PLAY button for 1 second or longer while the file is playing. 2 1,2 Press the PLAY button to choose a noise cancel level. Each time you press the PLAY button, the display changes as follows. OFF : (Initial Setting) LOW : Reduces noise.
Erasing Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be erased from a folder. 1 Erasing 3,4 2 1 2 3 Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder. The folder name is displayed for approximately 2 seconds. TOTAL 134 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose the file you want to erase. Press the ERASE button. “FILE ERASE?” flashes on the display for a approximately 8 seconds. a File to be erased 4 FOLDER A FILE ERASE? Press the ERASE button once more when “FILE ERASE?” is flashing.
Erase All Files from a Folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files. (☞ P.29) 1 The folder name is displayed for approximately 2 seconds. a FOLDER A TOTAL 134 a Folder from which to erase files 2,3 1 2 Press the ERASE button for 3 seconds or longer. 3 Press the ERASE button once more when “ALL ERASE?” is flashing. “ALL ERASE?” flashes on the display for approximately 8 seconds. The display changes to “ALL ERASE!” and erasing will start.
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) Locking Files (LOCK) 8 1 2 3 5,7 2,4,6 4 5 1,3 6 Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder. Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose the file you want to lock. Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens. (☞ P.41) Press the FF/+ or REW/– button until “LOCK” flashes on the display.
Index Marks Index marks can be incorporated into a file during recording or playback to make it easy to locate interesting information. Setting an Index Mark 1 1 Press the INDEX button during recording or playback to set an index mark. An index number appears on the display. 00M51S INDEX 10 Locating an Index Mark 1 2 1 Hold the FF/+ or REW/– button while playing a file. Index Marks 1 The recorder stops for 1 second when it reaches the index mark.
Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre-set time. 1 2 3 Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) 5 2,4,6 4 1,3 5 6 Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder. Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose the file to be played when the alarm sounds. Press and hold the FOLDER/ MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens. (☞ P.41) Press the FF/+ or REW/– button until “ALARM” flashes on the display. Press the REC/SET button.
7 When you choose ON, the hour indicator flashes. When you choose OFF, the alarm indicator disappears and finishes with Step 12. ALARM AM12:58 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to set the hour. Press the REC/SET button to accept the hour. The minute indicator flashes. ALARM AM12:58 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to set the minute. Press the REC/SET button to accept the minute. Press the STOP button to close the menu. An alarm tone will sound at the scheduled time.
LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST) 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. 1 Press and hold the FOLDER/ MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens. (☞ P.41) LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST) 30 6 3,5 2,4 1 2 3 4 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button until “CONTRAST” flashes on the display.
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 3 4 5 6 Press the REC/SET button to complete the setup screen. BACKLIGHT BEEP USB AUDIO Press the REC/SET button. The backlight setup process begins. Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose between ON and OFF.
Assigning Folder Names (FolderName) 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. 1 Press and hold the FOLDER/ MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens. (☞ P.41) Assigning Folder Names (FolderName) 32 3,5 2,4,6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button until “FolderName” flashes on the display.
Recorder buttons that are used to input characters Button Push REC/SET Press once Action To input the selected character and advance the input position. Press and hold Confirms folder name or file comment. FF/+ Press once Selects character to be input: forward. Press and hold Skips forward quickly through characters. REW/– Press once Selects character to be input: back. Press and hold Skips back quickly through characters. ---------- Returns to previous character.
Assigning Folder Names (FolderName) Available characters Type of Characters Template Action Folder name input 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 ,= .
Assigning File Comments (COMMENT) 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. 1 Press and hold the FOLDER/ MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens. (☞ P.41) 1 5 COMMENT FORMAT REC MODE Press the REC/SET button. The file comment setup process begins. Input the character. If you will input characters using the recorder, see step 6 of “Assigning Folder Names”. (☞ P.
Moving Files Across Folders 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. Moving Files Across Folders 36 1 4 1 1,2,3 1 2 3 Choose the file you want to move and play it. 4 Press the REC/SET button. Press the FOLDER/MENU button while playing the file. “INSERT REC?” appears on the display. Press the FOLDER/MENU button again to change to “FILE MOVE?”. FILE MOVE? The destination folders blink on the display.
6 Press the REC/SET button to accept the chosen 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. The file is moved. FILE MOVE! A>>B Transfer is complete when “FILE MOVE DONE” appears. FILE MOVE DONE Moving Files Across Folders { 6 5 5 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose a destination folder.
System Sounds (BEEP) The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be turned off. 1 Press and hold the FOLDER/ MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens. (☞ P.41) System Sounds (BEEP) 6 3,5 2,4 1 2 3 4 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button until “BEEP” flashes on the display. 5 6 Press the REC/SET button to complete the setup screen. BEEP ON USB AUDIO TIME&DATE Press the REC/SET button. The system sound setup process begins.
LCD Display Information 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. 1 Press the DISPLAY button. The LCD display views will switch every time the DISPLAY button is pressed. While stop or playback mode It will repeatedly cycle through 1 to 4. 1 File length 00M00S ([ L E N G T H ]) 1H58M18S Shows how long a file is.
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. (☞ 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.
Menu List Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second or longer. REC MODE Record mode setting (☞P.18). Selection between SP and LP modes. 2 VCVA VCVA setting (☞P.16). Switch between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled). 3 LOCK Locking files setting (☞P.26). Selection between ON (locked) and OFF (unlocked). 4 ALARM Alarm playback setting (☞P.28). Selection between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled). 5 ALL PLAY Continuous playback setting (☞P.22). Selection between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled).
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.
Macintosh iMac/ iBook/ Power Mac G3,G4/ PowerBook G3 (The computer must support a standard USB port.) Operating System: Mac OS 8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2/10.
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. Windows Installing Software 44 1 Insert Olympus DSS Player into the CD-ROM drive. 2 3 Click on the [Start] button and select [Run].
9 10 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]. Authorizing the start of file copying. 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. Confirm all “Current Settings”.
Installing Software Macintosh Installing Software 1 2 3 4 5 6 46 Insert DSS Player for Mac into the CD-ROM drive. Double-click on CD icon. Double-click on the desired language to select it. Double-click on DSS Player for Mac Installer icon. The installation program will start. Click on [Continue] when the DSS Player for Mac opening screen appears. 7 Restart the computer. 8 Completing setup. Confirm your acceptance of the terms of the Licensing Agreement.
Uninstall Software The process of removing software installed on your PC is called uninstalling. Perform uninstalling when you no longer need the software. Windows 1 2 2 Exit DSS Player. Click on the [Start] button, select [Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player 2002]. 3 4 Uninstall Software (in Windows XP, click on the [Start] button, select [All Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player 2002].) Click on [Uninstall Olympus DSS Player 2002]. Follow the directions on screen to start the uninstall process.
Uninstall Software Macintosh 1 2 3 5 Delete the following file from Initialization in the System Folder: 6 Delete the DSS Player for Mac folder. Double-click the Macintosh HD icon. “DSS Preference” (In OS10.1, User folder: Library folder: Preference folder.) If you use OS10.1, proceed to step 5.
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 Once the Online Help screen appears, click on the Contents tab.
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.
Connecting to your PC using the cradle Place the recorder on the cradle Hook Connect the end b of the USB connection cable to the cradle. 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.
Running DSS Player Windows Running DSS Player 1 2 Start Windows. 3 Click on the [Start] button, select [Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player 2002]. 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.
Macintosh 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) Start your Macintosh. 3 4 Double-click the DSS Player for Mac folder. Connect the recorder to your PC. 3 For cable connection instructions, see “Connecting to Your PC”. (☞ P.50) The DSS Player for Mac folder opens. Double-click DSS Player. 4 Running DSS Player 1 2 DSS Player for Mac launches.
Window Names 1 4 2 (Macintosh) 3 1 Window Names (Windows) 2 4 3 1 Play Control Bar Control buttons to play and stop voice files. 2 Dictation 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. 54 3 Device Manager Window Will display the directory structure of the folders in the recorder. 4 Voice File List Box Will display the folders selected in 2 and 3.
Import Voice Files to Your PC 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. Download Selected Files 1 Select the folder. 2 Select the voice file.
Import Voice Files to Your PC 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]. 3 Import Voice Files to Your PC 4 Download complete. Once the transmission screen closes and the record/play indicator lamp on the recorder goes dark, the downloading is completed.
Play a Voice File 1 Select the folder. 2 3 Select the voice file. 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. 3 Select the voice file to play from the Voice File List Box. Play the voice file. Click on the Control Bar.
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. Upload Voice Files to the Recorder 1 2 3 Select the folder. 4 5 Upload the voice file. Select the folder that contains the voice file to upload from the Dictation Folder window. Select the voice file. Select the voice file to upload from the Voice File List Box. Select the folder to upload.
Direct Recording on PC and Editing on PC Windows 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. Editing existing files 1 1 2 3 From the Main Window, select [New File] in the [File] menu, or click icon. Remote Edit screen opens.
Direct Recording on PC and Editing on PC Macintosh 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. Direct Recording on PC and Editing on PC 60 Recording a new file 1 Set recording. 2 Set the recording destination and file name. 1 A recording setup window opens. Click on [Set File Name].
3 Start recording. 4 Stop recording. Click on [Start] in the recording setup window. Recording will start. You can only change the sound quality and sensitivity settings before recording. Direct Recording on PC and Editing on PC 3 Click on [Stop] in the Record Window. 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. 4 * AIFF format .........
Send Voice Files with E-mail Send Voice Files with E-mail / Changing User ID 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/ 1 2 3 Start DSS Player.
Changing a Folder Name Changing a folder name in the Voice Folder window 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.
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.
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. Click the [Start] button and select [Programs] → [IBM ViaVoice VoiceCenter]. 4 The [Audio Setup Wizard] window opens.
Using Voice Recognition Software (optional) Using the USB Cable 1 Connect the recorder with the USB cable, and follow the instructions on screen. Release the HOLD switch. Using Voice Recognition Software (optional) 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.
Executing Voice Recognition 2 Select the voice file. 3 Start of voice recognition. Select the folder containing the voice file you want to process with voice recognition from the Dictation Folder window. Select the desired voice file to process with voice recognition from the Voice File List Box. 1 2 Click the start voice recognition icon . The voice recognition software window appears and voice recognition starts.
Using Voice Recognition Software (optional) Notes on Recording For Voice Recognition Using Voice Recognition Software (optional) 68 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.
USB Microphone/USB Speaker (USB AUDIO) Using the recorder as a USB 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.
Alarm Message List Message Meaning Explanation Action BATTERY LOW Battery power is getting low. LOCK ON Low battery power Erase-locked Replace with new batteries. (☞ P.8) Unlock the file. (☞ P.26) INDEX FULL Index full FOLDER FULL Folder full 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. Erase index marks that are no longer required.
Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Nothing appears on the display The batteries are not loaded properly. The batteries are dead. If none of these suggestions works The recorder is in HOLD mode. Won’t start The recorder is in HOLD mode. 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.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 72 Symptom Probable cause Action Cannot use Fast Playback or Slow Playback Noise Cancel function doesn't work Noise Cancel function is set to "LOW" or "HI". Turn "OFF" the Noise Cancel function. (☞ P.23) A file is being played back in Fast Playback or Slow Playback mode. Cannot connect to PC Cannot connect to a PC using a cradle Some PCs and USB hubs may not provide sufficient power. Sometimes a connection cannot be made with some PCs running Windows XP.
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. AC adapter: A321 (US and Canada) or A322 (Europe except U.K.
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: .......................................
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.
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