Olympus Microcassette Recorder DS 50 User Manual

DIGITAL VOICE  
RECORDER  
DS-50  
DS-40  
DS-30  
ONLINE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus  
Digital Voice Recorder.  
Please read these instructions for information  
about using the product correctly and safely.  
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.  
To ensure successful recordings, we  
recommend that you test the record function  
and volume before use.  
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INDEX  
INDEX  
Table of Contents  
P.4  
Safe and Proper Usage  
Getting Started  
P.6  
P.9  
1
2
P.23  
About Recording  
P.41  
About Playback  
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P.63  
Erase and other functions  
Display and Sound Functions  
Menu Setting  
4
5
6
P.82  
P.91  
P.96  
Using the Recorder onYour PC  
Managing Files onYour PC  
DSS Player Expanded Functions  
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10  
11  
12  
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P.109  
P.120  
P.135  
P.146  
P.155  
P.156  
Importing content for listening  
on the recorder  
Enjoy Audible Content  
Other Practical Use Methods  
Other Information  
DS-50  
DS-50  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction ............................................... 2  
INDEX ...................................................... 3  
Table of Contents...................................... 4  
Safe and Proper Usage ............................ 6  
General Precautions ................................. 6  
Set Skip Space (Skip Space) .................. 46  
Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed) . 48  
Select Play Mode (Play Mode) ................ 51  
How to begin segment repeat playback .. 53  
Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel) ... 55  
Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter) ............. 57  
Alarm Playback Function (Alarm)............ 59  
1 Getting Started  
Main Features .......................................... 9  
Identification of Parts .............................. 10  
Inserting Batteries ................................... 13  
Using the AC Adapter ............................. 14  
Power Supply ......................................... 15  
HOLD ..................................................... 16  
Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) .............. 17  
Notes on the Folders .............................. 19  
4 Erase and other functions  
Erasing ................................................... 63  
Index Marks and Temp Marks ................. 66  
Locking Files (Lock) ................................ 68  
Changing Folder Names (Folder Name) ........... 70  
Rearranging files (File Move) .................... 72  
Formatting the Recorder (Format) .......... 74  
Changing the USB Class (USB Class) ....... 77  
Changing Power Save (Power Save)...... 78  
Changing External Input Setting (Ext. Input) ... 79  
Viewing system information (System Info.) .... 81  
2 About Recording  
Before recording ..................................... 23  
Recording ............................................... 25  
Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator  
(VCVA) ............................................. 28  
Recording Modes (Rec Mode) ................ 30  
Microphone Sensitivity ............................ 31  
Set the Low Cut Filter (LowCut Filter) ..... 32  
Recording from External Microphone or  
Other Devices .................................. 34  
Timer Recording (Timer Rec) .................. 36  
5 Display and Sound Functions  
LCD Display Information ......................... 82  
Backlight (Backlight) .............................. 84  
LED(LED) ............................................... 85  
LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) ............ 86  
Guidance (Voice Guide).......................... 87  
System Sounds (Beep) ........................... 90  
3 About Playback  
6 Menu Setting  
Playing ................................................... 41  
Menu Setting Method ............................. 91  
Menu List ................................................ 93  
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Table of Contents  
10 Importing Content for Listening  
on the Recorder  
7 Using the Recorder onYour  
PC  
Importing Content for Listening on the  
Recorder ........................................ 135  
Using Windows Media Player ............... 136  
Window Names  
(Windows Media Player) ................ 137  
Copying Music from CD ........................ 138  
Transferring Music File to the Recorder .... 139  
Importing Podcast Content ................... 142  
Saving Files in Your PC .......................... 96  
Using DSS Player Software .................... 98  
Installing Software ................................ 100  
Uninstalling Software ............................ 103  
Using Online Help ................................. 104  
Connecting to Your PC ......................... 105  
Running DSS Player ............................. 107  
Window Names (DSS Player) .................. 108  
11 Enjoy Audible Content  
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Managing Files onYour PC  
Loading Audible Content....................... 146  
Transferring Audible Content ................ 149  
Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder . 151  
Download Voice Files from the Recorder .. 109  
Play a Voice File ....................................111  
Upload Voice Files to the Recorder ....... 112  
Send Voice Files with E-mail................. 114  
Changing User ID ................................. 114  
Changing a Folder Name...................... 115  
Editing File Comments.......................... 115  
Editing a Template ................................ 116  
Copying Voice Guide Data .................... 117  
USB Microphone/USB Speaker ............ 118  
12 Other Practical Use Methods  
Using as External Memory of the Computer .... 155  
13 Other Information  
Alarm Message List .............................. 156  
Troubleshooting .................................... 157  
Accessories (optional) .......................... 159  
Specifications ....................................... 160  
Technical Assistance and Support ........ 161  
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DSS Player Expanded Functions  
Upgrade Function ................................. 120  
Using Voice Recognition Software ........ 122  
Joining Files ......................................... 130  
Splitting Files ........................................ 132  
Menu Setting of this Recorder .............. 134  
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Safe and Proper  
Usage  
General Precautions  
G Do not leave the recorder in hot,  
humid locations such as inside a  
closed automobile under direct  
sunlight or on the beach in the  
summer.  
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.  
G Do not store the recorder in places  
exposed to excessive moisture or  
dust.  
The warning symbols indicate important safety  
related information. To protect yourself and others  
from personal injury or damage to property, it is  
essential that you always read the warnings and  
information provided.  
G Do not use organic solvents such as  
alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean  
the unit.  
G Do not place the recorder on top of  
or near electric appliances such as  
TVs or refrigerators.  
G Avoid recording or playing back near  
cellular phones or other wireless  
equipment, as they may cause  
interference and noise. If you  
experience noise, move to another  
place, or move the recorder further  
away from such equipment.  
G Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause  
irreparable damage.  
G Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.  
G Do not disassemble, repair or modify  
the unit yourself.  
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General Precautions  
G Do not operate the unit while  
operating a vehicle (such as a  
bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart).  
Batteries  
Warning  
G Keep the unit out of the reach of  
children.  
• Batteries should never be exposed to  
flame, heated, short-circuited or  
disassembled.  
<Warning regarding data loss>  
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline,  
lithium or any other non-rechargeable  
batteries.  
Recorded content in memory may be  
destroyed or erased by operating  
mistakes, unit malfunction, or during  
repair work.  
It is recommended to back up and save  
important content to other media such as  
a computer hard disk.  
Any liability for passive damages or  
damage of any kind occurred due to data  
loss incurred by a defect of the product,  
repair performed by the third party other  
than Olympus or an Olympus authorized  
service station, or any other reasons is  
excluded from the Olympus’s liability.  
• Never use any battery with a torn or  
cracked outer cover.  
• Keep batteries out of the reach of  
children.  
• If you notice anything unusual when  
using this product such as abnormal  
noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:  
1 remove the batteries immediately  
while being careful not to burn  
yourself, and;  
2 call your dealer or local Olympus  
representative for service.  
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General Precautions  
AC Adapter  
The DSS Playercan be upgraded  
to DSS Player Plus, which is  
equipped with enhanced functionality  
(paid option). (P.120)  
Plus  
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:  
1 do not touch any of the exposed parts;  
2 immediately disconnect the power  
supply plug from the power outlet, and;  
3 call your dealer or local Olympus  
representative for servicing. Continued  
use of the AC adapter under these  
circumstances could result in electric  
shock, fire or injury.  
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Getting Started  
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Main Features  
This product is equipped with the following  
features.  
Recording time  
DS-50 (1GB)  
ST XQ mode:  
ST HQ mode:  
HQ mode:  
SP mode:  
LP mode:  
G This IC recorderis optimally suited for  
playing back audio recordings, such as  
conferences or business scenes, language  
studies, Podcasts, and other audible content.  
The recorder stores highly compressed  
WMA (Windows Media Audio) format  
voice messages in integrated flash  
memory. (P135)  
17hours30minutes  
35hours10minutes  
70hours20minutes  
138hours30minutes  
275hours20minutes  
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DS-40 (512MB)  
ST XQ mode:  
ST HQ mode:  
HQ mode:  
SP mode:  
LP mode:  
8hours40minutes  
17hours20minutes  
34hours45minutes  
68hours30minutes  
136hours15minutes  
It can also play back WMA and MP3  
(MPEG-1/MPEG-2Audio Layer-3) format  
files (P41,96)  
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G A exclusive remote control (supplied with  
the DS-50 only) can be attached to the  
recorder to control recording and stop  
operations. (P24)  
DS-30 (256MB)  
ST XQ mode:  
ST HQ mode:  
HQ mode:  
SP mode:  
LP mode:  
4hours10minutes  
8hours30minutes  
17hours00minutes  
33hours30minutes  
66hours40minutes  
G It uses a removable stereo microphone.  
(P23)  
Available recording time may be shorter if many short  
recordings are made. (The displayed available  
recording time and recorded time are approximate  
indications.)  
The stereo microphone can be removed when it  
is not necessary during playback, offering  
excellent portability.  
If the stereo microphone is removed and attached  
to the exclusive remote control, it can be used as  
a remotely controlled stereo microphone.  
Maximum recording time per file  
Even if the stereo microphone is removed, the unit  
uses a built-in monaural microphone for recording.  
ST XQ mode:  
ST HQ mode:  
HQ mode:  
26hours40minutes  
26hours40minutes  
26hours40minutes  
53hours40minutes  
148hours40minutes  
G Several recording modes can be selected  
including stereo recording modes ST XQ  
(Stereo Extra High Quality Sound  
Recording) or ST HQ (Stereo High Quality  
Recording), and three types of monaural  
recording modes including HQ (High  
Quality), SP (Standard Recording), and LP  
(Long-tern Recording). (P30)  
SP mode:  
LP mode:  
A maximum recording time per file is set for each mode.  
Even if the recorders memory is not used up, recording  
cannot be continued beyond the limit.  
G This recorder is compatible with USB 2.0,  
enabling fast data transfer to a computer.  
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Main Features  
G A Noise Cancel Function (P55) and a  
Voice Filter Function (P57) cut noise  
and enable clear audio playback.  
G This USB storage class support recorder can  
be utilized as external memory to read and  
save the data.(P155)  
By connecting the computer with the USB,  
pictures, text data, etc. can be saved, and  
utilized to carry data.  
G Fast forward and rewind are possible at  
set intervals. (P46)  
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G Comes with DSS Player software. (P96)  
G It uses a high-contrast monochrome LCD  
(liquid crystal display) panel with a backlight  
with a background color whiter than  
conventional Olympus models. (P84)  
If you transfer voice files recorded with the  
recorder to a PC, you can easily play back,  
organize, and edit the files.  
If you connect the recorder to a computer, you  
can use it as a USB microphone or USB  
speaker.(P118)  
G The guidance feature (in English and other  
languages) gives audio notification of  
operating conditions. It ensures seamless  
operation of various complex functions.  
(P87)  
G The DSS Playercan be upgraded to a  
DSS Player Plus, which is equipped with  
a enhanced functionality (Option).  
G You may assign your own names to folders.  
(P115)  
(P120)  
If a commercial voice recognition software  
is utilized, the recorded voice file can be  
converted to characters automatically.  
(P122)  
G It has a built-in Variable Control Voice  
Actuator (VCVA) function.(P28)  
In addition to the DSS Playerfunctions,  
joining and splitting of the files and  
configuring the menu settings of this  
recorder, etc. can be performed.  
G Timer Rec and Alarm features enable  
automatic recording and playing at a set  
time.(P36,59)  
G The LowCut Filter minimizes air conditioner  
noise and other similar noises while  
recording.(P32)  
G It is compatible with Podcasting.(P141)  
If favorite Internet radio-station URLs are  
registered in the DSS Player, the latest  
broadcasting content will be received  
automatically. Press the Podcast button  
on the recorder to quickly listen to the  
program (file) transferred from the DSS  
Player to the recorder.  
G Index mark and temp mark features allow  
you to quickly find desired locations.  
(P66)  
G The playback speed can be controlled as  
preferred.(P48)  
G Compatible with Audible broadcasting.  
(P146)  
G It features various repeat functions.(ꢀ  
P51,53)  
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Identification of Parts  
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# FOLDER/  
button  
$ VOLUME (+) button  
1 Exclusive stereo microphone  
(ME53S)  
2 MIC (Microphone) / REMOTE jack  
3 Built-in monaural microphone  
4 REC (Record) button  
5 STOP button  
% 9(Fast Forward) button  
^ VOLUME (-) button  
& 0(Rewind) button  
* OK/MENU button  
( ERASE button  
) EAR (Earphone) jack  
- MIC SENSE(Microphone  
Sensitivity) switch  
= PC (USB) terminal  
q Battery cover  
6 PLAY button  
7 DISPLAY/Podcast button  
8 POWER/HOLD switch  
9 Strap hole  
0 Record/Play indicator light (LED)  
! Display (LCD panel)  
w Power jack  
e Built-in speaker  
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@ LIST/INDEX button  
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Identification of Parts  
Display (LCD Panel)  
Remote Controller  
(RS29 supplied with the DS-50 only)  
Recording and stop operations can be  
performed by connecting the remote  
controller to the recorder. The remote  
controller can also be used as a remote  
controlled stereo microphone by connecting  
it to the exclusive stereo microphone  
(ME53S).  
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r
t
Display in the stereo  
recording mode  
Display in the  
playback mode  
1 Folder name indicator  
2 Erase lock indicator  
3 Current file number  
4 Play position bar indicator  
5 Totalnumberofrecordedfilesinthefolder  
6 Record mode indicator  
7 Character information display  
8 Icon display  
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Noise Cancel indicator  
Voice Filter indicator  
F. Play indicator  
S. Play indicator  
VCVA (Variable Control Voice  
Actuator) indicator  
Microphone sensitivity indicator  
Battery indicator  
Timer indicator  
Alarm indicator  
r MIC (Microphone) jack  
t REC/STOP switch  
y Clip  
Low Cut Filter indicator  
Play Mode indicator  
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Inserting Batteries  
Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the  
battery cover open.  
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the  
correct polarity.  
1
Close the battery cover completely by pressing to  
the direction A, then sliding to the direction B.  
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction  
indicated by the arrow, and turn the power on.  
If the hourindicator flashes in the display, see Setting Time/  
Date (Time & Date)(P17).  
Replacing batteries  
The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries  
lose power.  
B
A
When  
appears on the display, replace the batteries  
as soon as possible.  
When the battery is too weak,  
Battery Lowappears  
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on the display and the recorder shuts down. When changing  
batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH batteries  
(P14) are recommended.  
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Inserting Batteries  
Using the AC Adapter  
Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus  
Model A321 or A322) into a household  
power outlet and connect the power plug to  
the recorders power connector (DC 3V).  
Always turn the recorder's power off or stop  
recording before connecting. If the AC  
adapter is plugged in while recording using  
batteries, it may not be possible to play back  
the voice data being recorded.  
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery  
Optional Ni-MH rechargeable batteries  
from Olympus can be used in the  
recorder. Use them with the BU-400  
Olympus Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery  
Charger (Europe only) (P159).  
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Notes  
Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing  
the batteries. Unloading the batteries while the  
recorder is in use may corrupt the file. If you  
are recording into a file and the batteries run  
out, you will lose your currently recorded file  
because the file header will not be able to close.  
It is crucial to change the batteries once you  
see only one Hash mark in the battery icon.  
If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace dead  
batteries, you may have to reset the time when  
you load fresh batteries(P17).  
Warning  
Remove the batteries if you are not going to  
use the recorder for an extended period of time.  
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.  
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Power Supply  
When the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to a  
minimum. Even if the power is turned off, existing data, mode settings, and clock settings will  
be maintained.  
Turning On the Power  
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While the recorder's power is off,  
slide the POWER/HOLD switch in  
the direction indicated by the arrow.  
The display will turn on, and, after System  
Checkappears, the power will be turned on.  
The resume function will bring the recorder  
back to the stop position in memory before  
power was turned off.  
Turning Off the Power  
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction  
indicated by the arrow for 0.5 seconds or longer.  
The display shuts off and the power will be turned off.  
The resume function remembers the stop position before  
the power is turned off.  
Power save mode  
If the recorder is on and stops for 10 minutes or longer (default), the display shuts off and it goes into  
power save mode. You can set the time to enter power save mode from among 5 min,” “10 min,”  
30 min,” “1 hour,and Off.(P78) To exit power save, press any button.  
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HOLD  
If you bring the POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD position,  
the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and  
switches will be disabled.This feature is useful when the  
recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket.  
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Set the recorder to HOLD mode  
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch  
to the HOLD position.  
After Holdappears on the display, the  
recorder is set to HOLD mode.  
Exit HOLD mode  
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch  
to the A position.  
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Notes  
If you press any button in HOLD mode, the clock display flashes for 2 seconds, but it will not operate the  
recorder.  
If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is disabled with the playback (recording) state  
unchanged. (When playback has ended and the recording has ended due to the remaining memory  
being used up, it will stop.)  
Even if the recorder is in HOLD mode, operations using the remote control are still available.  
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SettingTime/Date (Time&Date)  
If you set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically  
stored for each file. Setting the date and time beforehand enables easier file management.  
When you use the recorder for the first time after purchasing it, or turn the  
power on after having removed the batteries for one minute or longer to  
change them or for other purposes, the Set Time & Datemessage may  
appear. If the Hourindicator flashes, follow the steps below to set it.  
1
Press the 9or 0button to select  
the item to set.  
Select the item from hour, minute, year”  
monthand daywith a flashing point.  
1
1
Press the +or button to set.  
Follow the same steps by pressing the 9  
2
2
or 0button to select the next item, and  
press the + or button to set.  
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.  
5:45 PM ←→ 17:45  
(Initial setting)  
You can choose the order of the year, month, day by pressing  
the DISPLAY button while setting them.  
Example: January 14, 2006  
14D 1M 2006Y  
2006Y 1M 14D  
1M 14D 2006Y  
(Initial setting)  
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SettingTime/Date (Time&Date)  
Press the OK button to complete the setup screen.  
The clock will start from the set date and time. Press the OK  
button according to the time signal.  
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3
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Notes  
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If you press the OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will  
save the items that were set to that point.  
After setup, a message will sound saying that If the guidance is not required,  
select Off, and the screen goes into Voice Guidesetup (P87). If you  
don't want the guidance feature, select Off.  
Changing the Time/Date  
Press the STOP button while the recorder has stopped recording to check Time & Dateand  
Remain. If the Time & Dateis not correct, set it using the procedure below.  
Press the +or button in the menu  
screen, and select the Time&Date.  
1
1
See P91, 93 regarding the menu.  
Press the OK or 9button.  
The Time/Date screen appears. The hour  
indicator flashes, indicating the start of the  
Time/Date setup process.The following steps  
are the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of  
Setting Time/Date(P17).  
2
2
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
3
3
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Notes on the Folders  
There are a total of eight folders in the recorder that are in a tree format. Under the Rootfolder  
are Folder Athrough Folder E, Audibleand Musicfolders, and recorded or transferred  
language and music data from a computer can be saved as files. Folder Athrough Folder E”  
are voice-recording folders, so choose one of these five folders when recording on this recorder.  
Up to 200 files can be saved in each folder, and up to two layers can be created within the Musicfolders.  
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Audiblefolder can be purchased from anAudible web site (P146) by using the Audible Manager,  
and files transferred to the recorder (P144) are saved in this folder (in ACELP/MP3 format).  
A Podcastfolder, for saving files distributed (P142) by Podcasting, is prepared in advance  
inside the Musicfolder.  
Folder  
File  
Each folder in Folder A”  
through Folder Ecan  
save up to 200 voice files.  
First layer Second layer  
Save up to  
200 files.  
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Notes  
Up to 128 folders can be created under the Musicfolder including Musicand Podcast.  
When using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of setting the synchronization options. All  
the files will be transferred to the part A above (P139).  
It is not possible to create a folder in the Audiblefolder.  
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Notes on the Folders  
Selecting the Folders and Files  
File display  
List display  
Information of the selected file is displayed.  
Enters in playback standby mode.  
The folders and files recorded  
in this recorder are displayed.  
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Upper (selected) folder  
aUpper (selected)  
folder  
bName of the file  
Scroll bar  
(appears when  
the whole  
contents  
cannot be  
displayed)  
Files with tag  
data  
Press the FOLDER button to switch folders  
Press the FOLDER button while the recorder  
is stopped.  
Every time the Folder button is pressed, it  
cycles through Folder Athrough Folder  
Eand the Audible” “Musicfolder, and it  
shows a list of files and folders recorded  
within each folder.  
When the Audiblefolder is opened, the  
recorder enters the Audible mode (P151).  
Open the Podcastfolder  
While the recorder is stopped, press the  
Podcast button for one second or longer.  
If the Podcastfolder under the Music”  
folder is opened, a list of files and folders  
within the folder will appear. For Podcast”  
please see P142.  
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Notes on the Folders  
How to select a folder and file  
You can select a desired folder and file even without using the Folder button or the Podcast  
button.  
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+
or  
-
button: Moves the cursor  
up and down.  
9
or OK button: Opens the  
Selecting  
Folder Afolder  
Selecting  
DS500001file  
If a folder or file is  
selected with the  
OK button,  
selected folder/file.  
playback will begin.  
0 button: Returnstotheupperfolder.  
LIST button: Returns to the upper  
folder while in the list display, and returns  
to the list display while in the file display.  
* You can also start playing back a file by pressing  
the Play button while a list of files is on display.  
Selecting  
DS500003file  
If a folder or file is  
selected with the  
OK button,  
playback will begin.  
Selecting  
Audiblefolder  
Selecting Chapter 3”  
The recorder  
switches to the  
Audible mode.  
When the PLAY button is  
pressed, the recorder starts  
to play back a file from the  
Playback Position (P151).  
Selecting  
Musicfolder  
Selecting  
Contents”  
folder  
Selecting  
Chapter 1”  
folder  
Selecting  
Contents01file  
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Notes on the Folders  
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder.  
DS50 0001.WMA  
Extension  
1
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 DS-50, DS-40or DS-30. The user ID can be modified with DSS Player (P114).  
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About Recording  
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Before recording  
This recorder offers a wide range of recording options by using the exclusive stereo  
microphone, built-in monaural microphone, and exclusive remote control (provided with the  
DS-50 only). Choose a recording method according to your need.  
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Stereo recording using the exclusive stereo microphone  
Plug the exclusive stereo microphone into the recorder's MIC/  
REMOTE jack for stereo recording in ST XQ and ST HQ modes and  
monaural recording in HQ, SP, and LP modes.  
Connect the exclusive stereo microphone to the  
recorder's MIC/REMOTE jack.  
Monaural recording with the built-in microphone  
Even if the exclusive stereo microphone is unplugged, recordings  
can be still made using the recorder's built-in microphone.  
Unplug the exclusive stereo microphone from the  
recorder.  
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Notes  
If a recording is made in ST XQ and ST HQ modes while the exclusive  
stereo microphone is unplugged, it will be a monaural recording through the  
built-in microphone, and same audio will be recorded on both Left channel  
(Lch) and Right channel (Rch).  
Stop the recorder before plugging in or unplugging a microphone.  
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Before recording  
Use the remote control for operation  
Plug the exclusive remote control into the recorder's MIC/REMOTE  
jack to use the remote control to operate the recorder.  
Connect the exclusive remote control to the recorder's  
MIC/REMOTE jack.  
Use the REC/STOP switch on the exclusive remote control to start  
and stop recording with the recorder's built-in microphone (P25).  
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Notes  
Even when the exclusive remote control is plugged in, the recorder's buttons  
are still usable.  
Even when the recorder is in Hold mode (P16), the exclusive remote control's  
REC/STOP switch is still usable.  
When the switch of the exclusive remote control is set to STOP and the REC button  
on the recorder is pressed, the recorder starts recording with the microphone that  
has been connected to the exclusive remote control. Recording will not be made if a  
microphone is not connected to the exclusive remote control.  
Use it as a remotely controlled stereo microphone  
If the exclusive stereo microphone is removed from the recorder  
and plugged into the exclusive remote control's Mic jack, it can be  
used as a remotely controlled stereo microphone.  
Connect the exclusive stereo microphone to the  
exclusive remote control's Mic jack.  
Use the REC/STOP switch on the exclusive remote control to  
start and stop recording on the recorder (P25).  
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Notes  
Even when the exclusive remote control is plugged in, the recorder's buttons  
are still usable.  
Turn the exclusive remote control's switch to Stop and press the recorder's  
REC button to start and stop recording using the remote-control stereo  
microphone.  
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Recording  
Before starting recording, select a folder between Folder A to Folder E.These five folders can  
be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder A might be used to  
store private information, while Folder B might be dedicated to holding business information.  
Newly recorded audio will be saved as the last file in the selected folder.  
Press the FOLDER button to choose a  
folder in which to make a recording.  
Every time the FOLDER button is  
pressed,folders will switch(P20).  
1
1
2
2
Press the REC button to start  
recording.  
The record/play indicator light glows red.  
Turn the microphone in the direction of the  
source to be recorded. The display changes  
depending on the recording mode (P30).  
When the exclusive remote control is  
connected, the remote control's REC/STOP  
switch will work the same as the recorder's  
REC and STOP buttons.  
Display in the  
stereo recording  
mode  
2
3
a Current recording mode  
b Recording elapsed time  
c Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar)  
(The bar indicates remaining memory)  
d Level meter (varies according to the sound  
volume being recorded)  
Display in the  
monaural recording  
mode  
Every time the Display button is pressed  
while recording, Recording elapsed time”  
and Remaining recording timecycles in the  
location indicated by b.  
Press the STOP button to stop  
recording.  
3
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Recording  
Notes  
A
E
If you select a folder other than  
through  
and press the REC button, an Illegal Foldermessage  
and start recording again.  
A
E
will flash. Select a folder from  
through  
To ensure recording from the beginning, start speaking after you see the red record/play indicator light on.  
A beep will sound when remaining recording time reaches 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds  
while recording.  
When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the record/play indicator light starts flashing in  
red. When the recording time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster.  
• “Memory Fullor Folder Fullwill be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is full. Delete any  
unnecessary files before recording any further (P.63).  
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Pause  
Press the REC button while recording.  
Rec Pausewill flash on the display.  
The recorder will time out after 2 hours when left in  
Rec Pause.  
Resume Recording  
Press the REC button again.  
Recording will resume at the point of  
interruption.  
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Recording  
Listening While Audio is Recorded  
If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack  
on the recorder, you can hear the sound being recorded. The sound  
volume on the recording monitor can be adjusted by pressing the  
VOLUME (+) or VOLUME () button.  
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder.  
2
After recording has started, you can hear the sound being  
recorded through the earphone. If the earphone is connected,  
no sound will come from the speaker.  
To EAR  
(earphone)  
jack  
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Notes  
Recording level cannot be controlled using the volume button.  
When using the earphones, do NOT set the volume too high. Listening at  
very high volume may lead to hearing loss.  
Do not place earphones near a microphone as this may cause feedback.  
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Using theVariable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA)  
When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the  
built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when  
the volume drops below the threshold level.  
The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording  
during silent periods, which helps the playback to be more efficient.  
While the recorder is stopped or  
during recording, press the MENU  
2
1
2
button for 1 second or longer.  
The menu opens (P91,93).  
Press the +or button to choose  
1
VCVA.  
2
Press the OK or 9button.  
The VCVA setup process begins.  
3
4
Press the + or button to choose  
between Onand Off.  
4
On: Will start recording in VCVA mode.  
Off: Will resume recording in normal mode.  
When Onis selected, a VCVA indication  
3
will be displayed on the screen.  
a VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator)  
indicator  
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
6
5
If the  
0button is pressed, the setting will  
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
If it returns to the menu screen during recording,  
6
5
press the 0button to close the menu screen.  
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Using theVariable ControlVoice Actuator(VCVA)  
Press the REC button to start  
recording.  
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When the sound volume is lower than the preset  
threshold sound level, recording automatically  
stops after 1 sec approximately, and Standby”  
flashes on the display. The record/play indicator  
light glows red when recording starts and flashes  
when recording pauses.  
7
8
2
Press the 9 or 0button  
adjust the pause sound level.  
8
The VCVA level can be set to any of 15  
different values. The higher the value, the  
more sensitive the recorder to sounds. At the  
highest value, even the faintest sound will  
activate recording.  
The VCVA pause sound level can be  
adjusted according to the ambient  
(background) noise.  
b Level meter (varies according to the sound volume being recorded)  
c Start level (moves to the right/left according to the set level)  
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Notes  
The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode (ꢀ  
P31).  
If the surrounding noise is loud, the starting sensitivity of the VCVA can be adjusted according to the  
recording situation.  
To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the start/stop actuation level is  
recommended.  
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Recording Modes (Rec Mode)  
The recording mode can be chosen from ST XQ (stereo extra high quality sound recording), ST  
HQ (stereo high quality sound recording), HQ (high quality sound recording), SP (standard  
recording), and LP (long-term recording).  
While the recorder is stopped, press the  
MENU button for 1 second or longer.  
1
Rec Modewill be displayed on the screen  
2
(P91, 93).  
1
2
Press the OK or 9button.  
The recording mode setup process begins.  
2
Press the + or button to choose  
from ST XQ, ST HQ, HQ, SP”  
3
3
and LP.  
Press the OK button to complete the  
4
setup screen.  
4
If the 0button is pressed, the setting will  
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
a Record mode indicator  
5
5
Press the STOP button while the recorder is  
stopped to check Remaining Memoryand  
Remaining Recording Timein the selected  
recording mode.  
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Microphone Sensitivity  
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs.  
While the recorder is stopped or  
during recording, slide the Mic  
Sense switch and select a  
microphone sensitivity among  
LECTURE,CONF,andDICT.  
Every time the setting is switched, it  
cycles through the display's microphone  
sensitivities.  
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LECTURE( ):Highestrecordingsensitivity  
suitable for conferences with large crowds  
and recording audio at a distance or low  
volume.  
CONF( ): Suitable for recording  
meetings and seminars with a small  
number of people.  
DICT( ): Lowest recording sensitivity  
suitable for dictation.  
a Microphone sensitivity display  
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Notes  
When the speaker's voice is to be recorded clearly, set it to DICT (dictation) mode. If breath directly hits  
the microphone it will be noisy, so keep the microphone a little lower than the speaker's mouth (5 to  
10cm/2 to 4 inches ) while recording.  
If the ambient (background) noise is too loud to get a clear recording even in DICT (dictation) mode, we  
recommend that you use an ME12 Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone (sold separately. P159).  
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Set the Low Cut Filter (LowCut Filter)  
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record  
voices more clearly. This function can reduce noise from air conditioners, projectors and  
other similar noises.  
While the recorder is stopped or  
during recording, press the MENU  
1
2
button for 1 second or longer.  
The menu opens (ꢀ  
2
Press the + or Pb9u1,t9t3o)n. to choose  
LowCut Filter.  
2
1
Press the OK or 9button.  
The Low Cut Filter setup process begins.  
3
Press the + or button to choose  
between Onand Off.  
4
On: Low Cut Filter will be turned on.  
Off: Low Cut Filter will be cancelled.  
4
If it goes to the menu screen during  
recording, move the cursor and the Low Cut  
Filter will be turned On/Off according to the  
movement so you can check the effect with  
3
the recording monitor (P27).  
If it is set to On, will appear on the display.  
a Low Cut Filter indicator  
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Set the Low Cut Filter (LowCut Filter)  
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
5
6
6
5
If the  
0button is pressed, the setting will  
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
If it returns to the menu screen during  
recording, press the 0button to close the  
menu screen.  
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Recommended settings by recording condition  
Recommended settings  
Recording condition  
Microphone  
Sensitivity  
Microphone  
Recoding Modes  
Low Cut Filter  
Conferences with large crowds  
and lectures in large rooms  
LECTURE  
CONF  
STXQ  
STXQ, STHQ  
STXQ, STHQ, HQ  
STXQ  
Meetings and business negotiations  
with a small number of people  
Exclusive  
stereo  
microphone  
On  
Off  
Dictation with a lot of  
background noise  
DICT  
(ME53S)  
Music playing, wild birds  
Microphone  
*1  
Sensitivity  
singing, and railway sounds  
Dictation in a quiet  
environment  
There is no particular recommendation. Choose a setting for recording.  
*1: Set the microphone sensitivity according to the volume being recorded.  
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Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices  
The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded.  
Connect as follows by the device to be used.  
Recording with External Microphone  
To MIC  
(microphone) jack  
Connect an external microphone to the MIC jack of the  
recorder or the exclusive remote control connected to the  
recorder.  
2
When the external microphone is connected to the MIC(microphone)  
jack of the recorder, the built-in microphone will not operate.  
Applicable External Microphones (optional)  
G Stereo microphone: ME51S  
The recorder has a built-in large-diameter microphone that enables  
sensitive stereo recording. Stereo recording is available only in ST XQ  
or ST HQ modes.  
G Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone:ME52  
This microphone is used to record sound at a distance while minimizing  
surrounding noise.  
G Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone: ME12 (Dictation  
microphone)  
Used to get clear recordings of your own voice by reducing the effects of  
ambient noise.  
G Tie clip microphone: ME15 (monaural)  
Small concealing microphone with a tie-clip.  
G Telephone pickup:TP7 (monaural)  
Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your ear while phoning.  
The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded.  
If the menu's Ext. Input(P79) is set to Auto, a connected  
external microphone will automatically detect whether it is stereo  
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Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices  
To MIC  
(microphone) jack  
Recording the Sound of Other  
Devices withThis Recorder  
The sound can be recorded when connecting to the  
audio output terminal (earphone jack) of the other  
device, and the microphone jack of the recorder with  
EAR  
ME  
the connecting cord (optional KA333)(P159) for  
dubbing.  
2
VOLU  
ME  
EAR  
To audio output  
terminal of other  
devices  
To audio input  
terminal of  
other devices  
Recording the Sound ofThis  
Recorder with Other Devices  
The sound of this recorder can be recorded to other  
devices when connected to the audio input terminal  
(microphone jack) of other devices and the earphone  
jack of this recorder, with the connecting cord (optional  
KA333) for dubbing.  
To EAR  
(earphone) jack  
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Notes  
Use the connecting cord sold separately for dubbing (KA333) to connect the recorder with other devices  
The detailed input levels cannot be adjusted with this recorder. When you connect the recorder to an  
external device, execute a test recording and adjust the output level of the external device.  
A microphone with plug-in power, which receives the power supply from this recorder, can be used.  
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Timer Recording (Timer Rec)  
Timer recording is the function to execute a recording at a set time. You can program up to  
three desired settings (Preset 1-3) (On/Off, Day, Time, Rec Mode, Folder, and Mic  
Sense).  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
the MENU button for 1 second or  
1
2
longer.  
The menu opens (P91,93).  
2
Press the + or button to choose  
Timer Rec.  
1
2
Press the OK or 9button.  
The timer recording setup process begins.  
3
4
Press the + or button to select a  
preset number.  
4
Press the DISPLAY button to show the Day”  
and the Timeset for the preset number the  
cursor is pointing at.  
3,5  
Press the OK or 9button.  
5
6
Press the +or button to select the  
item to set.  
Select items you want to set from among On/  
Off, Day, Time, RecMode, Folder, andMic  
Sense.  
Select Finishto complete the setting and return  
to the preset number selection display in Step 4.  
6
Press the OK or 9button to move to  
the respective setting.  
7
7
For procedures for each setting, please see  
P37 and P38.  
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Timer Recording (Timer Rec)  
On/Offsetting  
1
1 Press the +or button to choose between On”  
and Off.  
On: Setting will be applied.  
Off: Setting will not be applied.  
2
2 Press the OK button to exit On/Offselection.  
2
Daysetting  
1 Press the + or button to choose from Only  
once, Everyday, and Every week.  
1
Only once: Records only once at the specified time.  
Everyday: Records every day at the specified time.  
Every week: Make a recording at a set time on  
a specified day of the week.  
Select Every weekand press the OK or 9  
button to move to the selection of Day. Press  
the + or button to select a day of the week.  
2
2
Press the OK button to exit Dayselection.  
Timesetting  
1
1 Press the 9or 0button to select Hourand  
Minuteto start recording and Hourand Minute”  
to stop recording.  
2 Press the + or button to set.  
3 Press the OK button to exit Timeselection.  
2
3
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Timer Recording (Timer Rec)  
Rec Modesetting  
1
Regardless of the regular Rec mode (P30), timer  
recording will start in a set recording mode.  
1 Press the + or button to select a recording  
2
2
2
mode.  
2 Press the OK button to exit Rec Mode”  
selection.  
2
Foldersetting  
1
1 Press the + or button to select the folder in  
which the recording will be saved.  
2 Press the OK button to exit Folderselection.  
Mic Sensesetting  
1
Regardless of the recorder's microphone sensitivity  
setting (P31), timer recording will start at a set  
microphone sensitivity.  
1 Press the + or button to choose from  
Lecture, Conference, and Dictation.  
2 Press the OK button to exit Mic Senseselection.  
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Timer Recording (Timer Rec)  
Completing the setting.  
1 Press the + or button to choose Finish.  
2 Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
8
9
Programmed settings will be applied and the  
screen will return to the preset number  
selection menu. If the On/Off setting is set  
to On,  
and  
(Timer indicator) will  
2
1
appear on the display.  
If you press the 0button without pressing  
the OK button, all settings will be canceled  
and it will return to the preset number  
selection menu.  
2
a Timer indicator  
When setting other preset numbers, repeat  
Steps 4 through 8.  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
9
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Timer Recording (Timer Rec)  
Notes  
If the recorder is in use at the preset start time, the timer recording will start directly after stopping the  
recorder.  
Even if the power if turned off or the recorder is put on Hold, timer recording will start at a specified time.  
If three timer recordings have the same starting times, Preset 1has the highest priority and Preset 3”  
has the lowest.  
If the starting time for timer recording and alarm playback(P59) is set for the same time, timer recording  
will have priority.  
If the batteries run out while recording based on the timer setting, the recorder will stop recording.  
Check the battery power before starting the timer recording.  
2
The microphone sensitivity switch setting will be canceled during timer recording.  
If the Time & Dateis not correct, timer recording cannot be set at the specified time, so make sure the  
Time & Date" is correct before setting timer recording. If it is not correct, reset Time & Date(P18).  
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About Playback  
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Playing  
The recorder can play back WMA and MP3 format files. To play back a file recorded with  
other machines, you need to transfer (copy) it from a computer (P112).  
Files saved in the Audible folder can play back in the Audible mode. For operation methods in  
the Audible mode, see P153.  
Press the FOLDER button to choose a  
folder.  
1
3
1
Every time the FOLDER button is pressed, it  
cycles through folders and the List display will  
appear (P20).  
List display  
Press the + or button to choose  
the file that you want to play.  
2
If the 9button is pressed, the File display  
will open.  
In the File display, press the 9or 0  
2
button to select a file.  
File display  
If you want to return from the File display to  
the List display, or go back from the List  
display to a higher-level List display, press  
the LIST button.  
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Playing  
Press the PLAY or OK button to start  
playback.  
3
The record/play indicator light glows green.  
For files created using machines other than  
this recorder, the file format will appear on the  
display.  
....MP3 files  
....WMA files  
a Play position bar indicator  
b Current playback time  
c File name  
3
4
d File format indicator  
Press the + or button to select the  
3
5
proper sound volume.  
4
5
The display shows the volume level. You can  
choose between 0 and 30.  
e Volume level meter  
Press the STOP or OK button at any  
point you want to stop the playback.  
Stop a file play back at any point.  
Press the PLAY or OK button to start playing  
back from where it was stopped.  
You can change the display patterns (P82). The displays  
indicated in this manual are default.  
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Playing  
Forwarding  
Press and hold the 9button while the recorder  
is stopped.  
If you release the button, it will stop. Press  
the PLAY or OK button to start playing back  
from where it was stopped.  
a File length  
Press and hold the 9button while playing a  
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file.  
When you release the 9button the recorder  
will resume normal playback.  
If there is an index mark or temp mark (P66) in the middle of the file, the  
recorder will stop at that location.  
The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file. Continue pressing  
the 9button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next file.  
Rewinding  
Press and hold the 0button while the recorder  
is stopped.  
If you release the button, it will stop. Press the  
PLAY or OK button to start playing back from  
where it was stopped.  
a File length  
Press and hold the 0button while playing a  
file.  
When you release the 0button the recorder  
will resume normal playback.  
If there is an index mark or temp mark (P66) in the middle of the file, the  
recorder will stop at that location.  
The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file. Continue  
pressing the 0button to proceed with the review from the end of the  
previous file.  
If the 0button is kept pressed while the recorder is stopped at the start of  
the top file, the recorder will fast rewind starting from the end of the last file.  
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Playing  
Locating the Beginning of the File  
Press the 9button during playback, slow playback, or fast playback.  
The next file is cued and playback starts at the previously set  
speed.  
Press the 0button during playback, slow playback, or fast  
playback.  
The file being played is cued and playback starts at the  
previously set speed.*  
3
Press the 0button 2 times during playback, slow playback or  
fast playback.  
The previous file is cued and playback starts at the previously  
set speed.*  
If there is an index mark or temp mark (P66) in the middle of the file, the  
recorder will stop at that location.  
* If the skip space is set at other than file skip (P46), the recorder will F.  
Skip (forward skip) or R. Skip (reverse skip) for a set time before playback.  
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Playing  
Playback Through Earphone  
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for  
listening.  
When the earphone is used, the recorder speaker will be  
switched-off.  
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Notes  
3
To avoid irritation to the ear, insert the earphone after turning down the volume  
level.  
When you listen with the earphone during playback, do not raise the volume  
too much. It may cause hearing impairment and decrease in hearing ability.  
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Set Skip Space (Skip Space)  
This function enables you to skip (forward) or reverse skip (rewind) a file being played for a set  
period. This function is convenient for quickly skipping to another playback position or repeatedly  
playing back short phrases.  
While the recorder is stopped or  
during playback, press the MENU  
1
2
button for 1 second or longer.  
The menu opens (P91,93).  
Press the + or button to choose  
3
Skip Space.  
1
2
Press the OK or 9button.  
The skip space setup process begins.  
3
4
Press the + or button to choose  
between F. Skipand R. Skip.  
4
F. Skip (forward skip):The recorder forwards a  
set space and starts playing back.  
R. Skip (reverse skip): The recorder rewinds a  
set space and starts playing back.  
3
Press the OK or 9button.  
Start setting the space.  
5
5
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Set Skip Space (Skip Space)  
Press the + or button to select  
space.  
6
7
F. Skip: File Skip/10Sec/30Sec/1Min/5Min/  
10Min  
R. Skip: File Skip/1Sec/2Sec/3Sec/4Sec/  
5Sec/10Sec/30Min/1Min/5Min/10Min  
6
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
If the 0button is pressed, the setting will  
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
Press the OK button 1 second or longer to  
go back to the menu screen in Step 1.  
7
3
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
8
9
8
9
If the recorder goes to the menu screen during  
playback, press the 0button to close the  
menu screen.  
Press the 9or 0button while  
the file is being replayed.  
The recorder will skip (forward) or reverse skip  
(rewind) a set space and start playing back.  
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Note  
If there is an index mark/temp mark or a cue closer than the skip space, the recorder will forward skip/  
reverse skip to that position.  
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Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed)  
The playback speed of the file can be changed between 0.5 and 1.5 times speed in increments  
of 0.125. Change the speed according to need such as listening to meeting content at a fast  
speed or reviewing spots that you couldn't catch in a language lesson at a slow speed. The  
tone will be automatically adjusted digitally without changing the voice so it sounds natural.  
Change playback speed  
Press the PLAY button during  
playback.  
Every time the PLAY button is pressed, the  
playback speed will switch.  
1
3
Regular Play: Playback at normal speed.  
1
S. Play (slow playback): Playback speed  
slows down, and  
0.75 times as fast).  
will turn on (default at  
F. Play (fast playback): Playback speed  
becomes faster, and  
at 1.5 times as fast).  
will turn on (default  
Even if playback is stopped, the changed  
playback speed will be retained. The next  
playback will be at that speed.  
Change playback speed setting  
You can change the playback speed setting for S. Play and F. Play.  
While the recorder is stopped or  
during playback, press the MENU  
1
button for 1 second or longer.  
1
The menu opens (P91,93).  
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Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed)  
Press the + or button to choose  
Play Speed.  
2
2
4
Press the OK or 9button.  
The playback speed setup process begins.  
3
3
4
3
Press the + or button to choose  
between S. Playand F. Play.  
Press the OK or 9button.  
Start setting each of S. Playand F. Play.  
5
6
5
6
Press the + or button to set the  
playback speed.  
S. Play: x0.5, x0.625, x0.75, x0.875  
F. Play: x1.125, x1.25, x1.375, x1.5  
If the recorder goes to the menu screen  
during playback, move the cursor to change  
the playback speed accordingly.  
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
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If the 0button is pressed, the setting will  
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
Press the OK button 1 second or longer to  
go back to the menu screen in Step 1.  
7
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Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed)  
Press the STOP button to close the menu.  
If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press  
the 0button to close the menu screen.  
8
8
As in Regular Play mode, you can stop playback, cue a file, or  
insert an index mark (P66) in F. Play and S. qPlay modes as  
well.  
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Notes  
S. Play and F. Play are available while the Voice Filter (P57) is set.  
S. Play and F. Play are not available while Noise Cancel (P55) is set.  
During fast playback/slow playback, it will be played back in monaural even though the file was recorded  
in ST XQ or ST HQ mode.  
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Select Play Mode (Play Mode)  
There are six play modes. You can choose whether to play by file or folder, or all files stored in the  
recorder.  
While the recorder is stopped or  
during playback, press the MENU  
1
2
button for 1 second or longer.  
The menu opens (P91,93).  
Press the + or button to choose  
3
1
3
Play Mode.  
2
3
4
Press the OK or 9button.  
Start setting a play mode.  
a Current play mode  
Press the + or button to select a  
desired play mode.  
File ( ): Stop after playing back the  
current file.  
4
File Repeat (  
repeatedly.  
): Play the current file  
Folder (  
current folder until the last file and stop.  
Folder Repeat ( ): Play all files in the  
current folder continuously.  
): Play files continuously in the  
All (  
): Play all files in the recorder  
continuously and stop.  
All Repeat (  
): Play all files in the  
recorder continuously and repeatedly.  
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Select Play Mode (Play Mode)  
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
5
6
If the 0button is pressed, the setting will  
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
6
5
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
If the recorder goes to the menu screen  
during playback, press the 0button to  
close the menu screen.  
An icon will appear on the display according  
to the setting.  
3
b Selected play mode  
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Notes  
In Filemode, when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder, Endflashes for two  
seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the last file.  
In Foldermode, when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder, Endflashes for two  
seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the first file in the folder.  
In Allmode, after playing the last file in the folder, the recorder will start playing from the first file in the  
next folder. When it comes to the end of the last file in the recorder, Endflashes for two seconds on the  
display and the recorder stops at the start of the first file in the recorder.  
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How to begin segment repeat playback  
This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played.  
Choose a file that contains a segment  
you want to play back repeatedly, and  
press the PLAY or OK button.  
File playback begins.  
1
1
Press the  
want to start segment repeat  
playback.  
button at the point you  
3
2
End?will flash on the display.  
Even while End?is flashing, changing the  
playback speed (P48), fast forward and  
rewind (P43) can be executed the same as  
during normal playback, and it can be  
2
3
advanced quickly to the end position.  
When it reaches to the end of the file while  
End?is flashing, the point will become the  
end position, and repeat playback will start.  
Press the  
button again at the  
position where you want to end  
segment repeat playback.  
3
The “  
Playmessage appears, and repeat  
playback will start. The recorder repeatedly  
plays back the segment until the segment  
repeat playback is canceled.  
As in regular play mode, playback speed (P48) can be changed  
during segment repeat playback as well. If an index mark and temp  
mark (P66) are inserted or eliminated during segment repeat  
playback, segment repeat playback will be canceled and it will return  
to regular play mode.  
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How to begin segment repeat playback  
Cancel the Segment Repeat Playback Function  
Press the OK button.  
Pressing the OK button will release segment repeat playback and  
stop playback.  
Press the STOP button.  
Pressing the STOP button will release segment repeat playback  
and stop playback.  
3
Press the 9button.  
Pressing the 9button will release segment repeat playback  
and fast forward and cue to the beginning of the next file.  
PressPtrheess0ing thbeut0ton. button will release segment repeat playback  
and rewind and reverse to the beginning of the current file.  
Press the  
button.  
The segment repeat playback is released and playback  
continues without repeating.  
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Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel)  
If recorded audio is difficult to understand because of noisy surroundings, adjust the Noise  
Cancel setting level. Noise will be reduced in the file when its played back for better sound  
quality.  
While the recorder is stopped or  
during playback, press the MENU  
1
2
button for 1 second or longer.  
The menu opens (P91,93).  
Press the + or button to choose  
3
Noise Cancel.  
1
2
Press the OK or 9button.  
The noise cancel setup process begins.  
3
Press the + or button to choose  
4
between High”“Lowand Off.  
4
The levels switch in the following rotation,  
High” “Low” “Off. If the recorder goes to the  
menu screen during playback, move the  
cursor to change playback sound accordingly.  
3
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
5
If the  
0button is pressed, the setting will  
5
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
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Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel)  
Press the STOP button to close the menu.  
If the recorder goes to the menu screen during  
playback, press the 0button to close the menu  
screen.  
6
6
The  
will appear on the display.  
a Noise Cancel indicator  
3
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Notes  
If you set Noise Cancel to Lowor High, the setting remains valid until its set to Off.  
Noise cancel cannot be used during fast playback/slow playback (P48).  
Noise Cancel is not available while the Voice Filter (P57) is set.  
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Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter)  
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low and high frequency tones during normal,  
fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback.  
While the recorder is stopped or  
during playback, press the MENU  
1
2
button for 1 second or longer.  
The menu opens (P91,93).  
Press the + or button to choose  
3
Voice Filter.  
2
1
Press the OK or 9button.  
The voice filter setup process begins.  
3
4
Press the + or button to choose  
between Onand Off.  
4
On: Voice Filter will be turned on.  
Off: Voice Filter will be canceled.  
If the recorder goes to the menu screen during  
playback, move the cursor to change playback  
sound accordingly.  
3
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
5
If the  
0button is pressed, the setting will  
5
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
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Set theVoice Filter (Voice Filter)  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
6
If the recorder goes to the menu screen  
during playback, press the 0button to  
close the menu screen.  
6
If it is set to On,  
will appear on the  
display.  
a Voice Filter indicator  
3
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Note  
Voice Filter is not available while Noise Cancel is set.  
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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.  
You can program up to three desired settings (Preset 1-3) (On/Off, Day, Start Time,Volume,  
Alarmand Playback File).  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
the MENU button for 1 second or  
2
1
longer.  
The menu opens (P91,93).  
Press the + or button to choose  
3
Alarm.  
1
2
Press the OK or 9button.  
The alarm playback setup process begins.  
4
3
Press the + or button to select a  
preset number.  
4
Press the DISPLAY button to show the Day”  
and the Start Timeset for the preset  
number the cursor is pointing at.  
3,5  
Press the OK or 9button.  
5
Press the +or button to select the  
item to set.  
6
Select items you want to set from among  
On/Off” “Day” “Start Time” “Volume”  
Alarm” “Playback File.Select Finishto  
complete the setting and return to the  
preset number selection display in Step 4.  
6
Press the OK or 9button to move to  
7
the respective setting.  
7
For procedures for each setting, please see  
P60 and P61.  
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Alarm Playback Function (Alarm)  
On/Offsetting  
1
1 Press the +or button to choose between On”  
and Off.  
On: Setting will be applied.  
Off: Setting will not be applied.  
2
2 Press the OK button to exit On/Offselection.  
3
Daysetting  
1 Press the + or button to choose from Only  
once, Everyday, and Every week.  
1
Only once: Alarm Playback will be performed only  
once at the specified time.  
Everyday: Alarm Playback will be performed at the  
specified time every day.  
Every week: Make a Alarm Playback at a set time  
on a specified day of the week.  
2
Select Every weekand press the OK or9button  
to move to the selection of Day of the Week. Press  
the +or -button to select a day of the week.  
2
Press the OK button to exit Dayselection.  
Start Timesetting  
1
1 Press the 9or 0button to select Hourand  
Minuteto start recording and Hourand Minute”  
to start Alarm Playback.  
2 Press the + or button to set.  
3 Press the OK button to exit Start Time”  
2
3
selection.  
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Alarm Playback Function (Alarm)  
Volumesetting  
1
1 Press the + or button to adjust the volume.  
2
2 Press the OK button to exit Volumeselection.  
Press the PLAY button to check the volume.  
Alarmsetting  
1
1
Press the  
+
or  
button to choose an alarm sound  
3
from among Alarm1, Alarm2and Alarm3.  
2
2 Press the OK button to exit Alarmselection.  
Press the PLAY button to check the alarm sound.  
Playback Filesetting  
1 Press the + or button to choose from No  
File Play, File Select.  
No File Play: Sounds alarm only.  
File Select:Plays back a selected file after the alarm.  
If File Selectis chosen and the OK or 9  
button is pressed, the screen goes to the file  
setting for Alarm Playback.  
1
Use the +or button to select a file, and press  
the OK or 9button to go to file selection.  
Similarly, use the + or button to select a file.  
2
2
Press the OK button to exit Playback File”  
selection.  
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Alarm Playback Function (Alarm)  
Completing the setting.  
1 Press the +or button to choose Finish.  
2 Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
8
Programmed settings will be applied and the  
screen will return to the preset number  
selection menu. If the On/Off setting is set  
to On,  
appear on the display.  
and  
(Alarm indicator) will  
1
If you press the 0button without pressing  
the OK button, all settings will be canceled  
and it will return to the preset number  
selection menu.  
3
2
a Alarm Playback indicator  
When setting other preset numbers, repeat  
Steps 4 through 8.  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
9
9
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Notes  
If Everydayis selected, the alarm will sound at the scheduled time every day unless alarm playback is canceled.  
The alarm will sound for five minutes and then stop. Even if a file is selected for Alarm Playback, it will  
not be automatically played when the alarm sounds.  
If three alarm playback have the same starting times, Preset 1has the highest priority and "Preset 3"  
has the lowest.  
If the recorder is in use or if operations are being performed at the scheduled time, the Alarm Playback  
function will not be available.  
The alarm will sound at the scheduled time even if the power is turned off or the recorder is set to Hold mode. The  
recorder begins to play the selected file when you press any button, and stops playing when you press the STOP button.  
If the selected file is erased, file playback will not be performed and only the alarm will sound.  
If the starting times for timer recording and alarm playback are set for the same time, timer recording will have priority.  
If the recorder is formatted (P74), alarm data will also be erased, so you won't be able to set an alarm.If the alarm  
data has been deleted, connect the recorder to a computer and copy the alarm sound data to the recorder (P117).  
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Erase and other functions  
4
Erasing  
Erasing One File at a Time  
A selected file can be erased from a folder.  
Press the FOLDER button to choose  
a folder.  
1
Every time the FOLDER button is pressed, it  
cycles through folders and the List display will  
appear (P20).  
1
4
Press the + or button to choose  
the file you want to erase.  
2
3
4
2
3
Press the ERASE button.  
The Cancelindicator flashes.  
Press the + button to choose  
Erase.  
4
5
Press the OK button.  
The display changes to File Erase!and  
erasing will start.  
5
Erase Doneis displayed when the file is  
erased. File numbers will be reassigned  
automatically.  
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Erasing  
Erase All Files from a Folder  
All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously.  
The locked files (P.68) and the files set to read-only on the PC will not be erased.  
Press the FOLDER button to select  
the folder in which you want to erase  
all files.  
1
1
Press the ERASE button twice.  
The Cancelindicator flashes.  
4
2
2
Press the + button to choose All  
Erase.  
3
3
4
Press the OK button.  
The display changes to All Erase!and  
4
erasing will start.  
Erase Doneis displayed when the files  
are erased. The locked files and read-only  
files are reassigned the file numbers in  
ascending order, starting from 1.  
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Erasing  
Notes  
An erased file cannot be restored.  
The locked files and the files that are set to read-only will not be erased (P.68).  
If an action is not selected within eight seconds on the Cancel, Erase, or All Erasescreens, the  
recorder will return to stop status.  
It may take over 10 seconds to complete erasing. Never turn the power off or remove batteries during  
this time because data may be corrupted.  
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Index Marks andTemp Marks  
If index marks and temp marks are placed, you can quickly find a location you want to listen to in  
fast forward and fast rewind (P43) and when cuing a file (P44). Index marks cannot be  
placed on files created on machines other than Olympus IC recorders, but temp marks can be  
placed instead to temporarily remember desired locations.  
Setting an Index Mark or a Temp Mark  
Press the INDEX button during  
recording or playing to set an index  
mark or temp mark.  
A number appears on the display and an  
index mark or temp mark will be placed.  
Even after an index or temp mark is placed,  
recording or playback will continue so you  
can place index or temp marks in other  
locations in a similar manner.  
1
4
1
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Index Marks andTemp Marks  
Clearing an Index Mark or a Temp Mark  
Follow the procedures below to erase index or temp marks.  
Locate the index or temp mark you  
want to clear.  
1
2
1
Press the 9or 0button to select  
an index or temp mark to erase.  
2
3
4
Press the ERASE button while the  
index or temp number appears for  
approximately 2 seconds on the  
display.  
3
The index or temp mark is erased.  
Index or temp numbers after the erased index or temp number will  
automatically move up.  
Temp marks are temporary markings, so if you move to another  
file, switch to the list screen, or connect the recorder to a computer,  
they will be automatically erased.  
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Notes  
Up to 16 index and temp marks can be set in a file. If you try to place more than 16 index or temp marks,  
the Index Fullmessage will appear for index marks, and Temp Fullfor temp marks.  
Index or temp marks cannot be set or erased in a locked file (P68).  
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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 (P64).  
Press the FOLDER button to choose  
a folder.  
1
1
List display  
2
3
5
Press the + or button to choose  
the file you want to lock.  
2
3
4
4
Press the hold the MENU button for  
1 second or longer.  
The menu opens (P91,93).  
4
6
Press the + or button to choose  
Lock.  
Press the OK or 9button.  
The file locking setup process begins.  
5
6
Press the + or button to choose  
between Onand Off.  
On: Locks the file and prevents it from  
being erased.  
Off: Unlocks the file and allows it to be  
erased.  
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Locking Files (Lock)  
Press the OK button to complete  
the setup screen.  
7
8
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
8
7
a Erase lock indicator  
If a file is locked, a lock indicator appears in the  
file list screen to conveniently distinguish  
important files from others.  
4
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Changing Folder Names (Folder Name)  
A
E
You can change the folder names of Folder  
to Folder  
for audio recording into names preset  
in the template (such as Meeting, To Do, and Memo). You can also change folder names  
registered in the template with DSS Player (P116).  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
the MENU button for 1 second or  
2
1
longer.  
The menu opens (  
P91,93).  
Press the + or button to choose  
1
Folder Name.  
2
4
Press the OK or 9button.  
The folder name setup process begins.  
4
3
4
Press the +or button to choose a  
folder for which you want to change  
the name.  
3
5
Press the OK or 9button.  
Display folder names registered in the  
template.  
5
a Current folder  
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Changing Folder Names (Folder Name)  
Press the +or button to select the  
folder name in the template you want  
to change to.  
6
6
8
Press the OK button to change the  
folder name.  
If the 0button is pressed, the screen goes  
back to Step 4 without changing the folder  
name.  
7
8
4
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
7
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Rearranging files (File Move)  
You can move a file in a folder to change the order of playback. First select the folder (file) for  
which you want to change the playback order.  
Press the FOLDER button to choose  
a folder.  
1
1
Press the hold the MENU button for  
3
1 second or longer.  
4
2
The menu opens (  
Press the + or button to choose  
P91,93).  
File Move.  
3
2
Press the OK or 9button.  
Show files in the current folder in a list.  
5
4
5
Press the + or button to choose  
the file you want to move it.  
4
6
Press the OK button.  
The cursor will flash to confirm that the file  
can be moved.  
6
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Rearranging files (File Move)  
Press the +or button to select the  
location to move it to.  
7
8
7
9
Press the OK button.  
The file will be moved.  
If there are more files to move, repeat Steps 5  
through 8.  
If the OK button is pressed for one second or  
longer, file order rearrangement will close and  
4
the recorder will return to the File Move screen.  
8
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
9
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Formatting the Recorder (Format)  
If you format the recorder, all files will be removed and all function settings will return to defaults except  
date and time settings. Transfer any important files to a computer before formatting the recorder.  
If the recorder is formatted, data for guidance (P87), alarm playback (P60), and  
starting/closing tune when the power is turned On/Off (P15) will also be erased and  
these features will not be available in the future. If you erase data by mistake, connect  
the recorder to a computer and use DSS Player to copy it to the recorder (P117).  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
the MENU button for 1 second or  
2
1
longer.  
The menu opens (  
P91,93).  
4
Press the + or button to choose  
1
3
Format.  
2
3
Press the OK or 9button.  
The Cancelindicator flashes.  
4
Press the +button to chooseStart.  
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Formatting the Recorder (Format)  
Press the OK button.  
After the Data Will Be Clearedmessage is  
on for two seconds, Cancelwill turn on.  
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5
7
4
Press the + button again to choose  
Start.  
6
7
6
Press the OK button.  
Formatting begins and an indicator flashes  
on the display.  
Format Donedisplays when formatting ends.  
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Formatting the Recorder (Format)  
Notes  
Never turn the power off or remove batteries during formatting because data may be corrupted. It may  
take over 10 seconds to complete erasing.  
Never format the recorder from a PC.  
After formatting, recorded audio file names may start from 0001.  
Once the recorder is formatted, the music files with DRM may not be transferred to the recorder again.  
When the recorder is formatted, all the saved data, including locked files and read-only files, are erased.  
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Changing the USB Class (USB Class)  
When using this recorder as a USB microphone or USB speaker in the voice recognition  
software or other applications, it is necessary to set the USB class of this recorder to Audio  
Class. By using the USB microphone function, it enables enroll (= voice learning) operations  
of the voice recognition software.  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
2
4
the MENU button for 1 second or  
1
2
3
4
5
longer.  
The menu opens ( P91,93).  
Press the + or button to choose  
1
USB Class.  
4
Press the OK or 9button.  
The USB class setup process begins.  
Press the + or button to choose  
Audio Class.  
5
3
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
If the 0button is pressed, the setting will  
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
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When this recorder is connected to the computer for  
thefirsttimeafterbeingchangedtoRemote(Audio),  
the driver will be installed automatically to the  
computer.  
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Note  
If you set it to Audio Class, it won't be recognized as a removable disk on a computer.  
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Changing Power Save (Power Save)  
If the recorder is on and stops for 10 minutes or longer (default), the display shuts off and it  
goes into power save mode. You can set the time to enter power save from among 5 min,  
10 min, 30 min, 1 hour, and Off.  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
the MENU button for 1 second or  
longer.  
The menu opens (P91,93).  
2
1
Press the + or button to choose  
1
4
Power Save.  
2
Press the OK or 9button.  
4
The power save setup process begins.  
3
Press the + or button to choose  
between5 min”“10 min”“30 min”“1  
4
hourand Off.  
If the power save mode is set to OFF, the  
recorder will not switch over to the power save  
mode. Leaving the recorder in such a condition  
will result in the rapid consumption of batteries.  
3
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
If the 0button is pressed, the setting will  
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
6
5
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
6
5
Youcanexitpowersavemodebypressinganybutton.  
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Changing External Input Setting (Ext. Input)  
This recorder is designed to recognize microphone jack conditions (including if a exclusive  
stereo microphone or a exclusive remote-control stereo microphone is plugged in) for proper  
recording according to recording mode.  
If another manufacturer's stereo external microphone is used, it may be incorrectly recognized  
as a monaural microphone. If that is the case, switch the external input setting to "Stereo" for  
recording.  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
the MENU button for 1 second or  
longer.  
2
1
The menu opens (P91,93).  
4
Press the + or button to choose  
1
Ext. Input.  
2
Press the OK or 9button.  
The external input setup process begins.  
4
3
Press the + or button to choose  
between Autoand Stereo.  
4
If another manufacturer's stereo external  
microphone is recognized as a monaural  
3
microphone and stereo recording becomes  
unavailable, choose Stereo.  
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
If the 0button is pressed, the setting will  
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
6
5
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
6
5
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Changing External Input Setting (Ext.Input)  
When a stereo recording is made using the monaural microphone or a monaural recording is made using  
the stereo microphone, the recording will be changed by using the Ext. Inputsetting described below.  
Recording data when Autois selected  
If something is plugged into  
Recording Modes ( P30)  
the MIC jack or not  
Stereo recording (STXQ, STHQ)  
Monaural external  
microphone  
The same audio picked up with a monaural microphone will be  
recorded on both the left channel (Lch) and the right channel (Rch).  
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Stereo external microphone  
Remote-control stereo  
microphone (P24)  
Monaural recording (HQ, SP, LP)  
Audio picked up with two microphones on the left channel (Lch) and  
right channel (Rch) will be synthesized to create a monaural  
recording.  
Recording data when Stereois selected  
If something is plugged into  
the MIC jack or not  
Recording Modes ( P30)  
Monaural external  
Stereo recording (STXQ, STHQ)  
microphone  
Audio will be recorded only on the left channel (Lch).  
The right channel (Rch) will be silent.  
Stereo external microphone  
Remote-control stereo  
microphone (P24)  
Monaural recording (HQ, SP, LP)  
Audio picked up only by the left channel (Lch) microphone will  
be recorded as a monaural recording.  
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Notes  
Stop the recorder before plugging in or unplugging a microphone.  
Whenever a stereo recording (STXQ, STHQ) is made without a microphone inserted into the MIC jack, the sound  
picked up by the internal microphone will be recorded on the left (Lch) and the right (Rch) channels regardless of the  
External Inputsetting.  
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Viewing system information (System Info.)  
You can check the recorder's information on the menu screen.  
While the recorder is stopped, press the  
2
MENU button for 1 second or longer.  
1
2
The menu opens (P91,93).  
Press the + or button to choose  
System Info..  
1
4
Press the OK or 9button.  
Capacity” “Model Namewill appear. Every  
3
time the +or button is pressed, Version”  
Serialand Capacity” “Model Namewill  
appear alternately.  
3
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
4
4
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Display and Sound Functions  
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LCD Display Information  
The LCD screen on the recorder can display 3 different format of information by pressing the  
DISPLAY button. This help review and confirm different recorder settings and file information.  
Press the DISPLAY button.  
The LCD display views will switch every time the DISPLAY  
button is pressed in the File Display screen.  
1
1
While in stop or playback mode  
When pressing Display, the recorder will cycle through 1 to 3.  
5
1
Playback elapsed time / File name*  
The elapsed time for the file being played and its file  
name (artist name/song title for a music file) will  
appear.  
2
Playback elapsed time / File length  
The elapsed time for the file being played and its  
file length will appear.  
3
Time stamp  
Shows the month, date, year, hour and minute that  
the file was recorded.  
*If there is a long file name, scroll to the side to show all of it.  
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LCD Display Information  
While in record mode  
While recording inVCVA mode  
Displays 1 and 2 alternately.  
Displays 1 and 2 alternately.  
1
Remaining memory  
bars/recording time/  
Recording level meter  
1
Remaining memory  
bars/recording time/  
VCVA recording level  
meter  
Current elapsed recording  
time is displayed in  
The current elapsed recording  
time is displayed in  
incremental figures, whereas  
the remaining memory bar,  
audio input levels, and start  
levels are displayed with  
graphic images (Waitingis  
displayed when the VCVA  
trigger level has not been  
reached).  
incremental  
figures,  
Display in the  
stereo recording  
mode  
Display in the  
stereo recording  
mode  
whereas the remaining  
memory and audio input  
levels are displayed with  
graphic images.  
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The audio input level display  
varies depending on  
a
stereo recording or the  
monaural recording.  
Display in the  
monaural  
recording  
Display in the  
monaural  
recording  
The audio input level display  
varies, depending on a stereo  
recording or a monaural  
recording.  
2
Remaining memory  
bars/ Remaining  
recording time/VCVA  
recording level meter  
2
Remaining memory  
bars/Remaining  
recording time/  
Recording level meter  
The remaining time is  
displayed in decremental  
The remaining time is  
displayed in decremental  
figures, whereas the  
remaining memory bar and  
audio input levels are  
displayed with graphic  
images.  
Display in the  
stereo recording  
mode  
Display in the  
stereo recording  
mode  
figures,  
whereas  
the  
remaining memory bar, audio  
input levels, and start levels  
are displayed with graphic  
images (Waitingis displayed  
when the VCVA trigger level  
has not been reached).  
Display in the  
monaural  
Display in the  
monaural  
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Backlight (Backlight)  
The recorder display backlight is On by default. The display will remain lit for about 10 seconds  
when a button on the recorder is pressed.  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
the MENU button for 1 second or  
2
1
longer.  
The menu opens (P.91,93).  
Press the + or button to choose  
1
Backlight.  
2
Press the OK or 9button.  
5
4
The Backlight setup process begins.  
3
Press the + or button to choose  
between Onand Off.  
4
On: Backlight is enabled.  
Off: Backlight is disabled.  
3
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
If the 0button is pressed, the setting will  
6
5
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
6
5
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LED (LED)  
You can set it so the Record/Play indicator light does not turn on.  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
2
the MENU button for 1 second or  
1
2
longer.  
The menu opens (P.91,93).  
Press the + or button to choose  
1
LED.  
Press the OK or 9button.  
4
The LED setup process begins.  
5
3
4
Press the + or button to choose  
between Onand Off.  
On: LED light will be set.  
3
6
Off: LED light will be canceled.  
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
If the 0button is pressed, the setting will  
5
6
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
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LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast)  
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels.  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
the MENU button for 1 second or  
longer.  
The menu opens (P91,93).  
2
1
Press the + or button to choose  
1
Contrast.  
2
Press the OK or 9button.  
The contrast setup process begins.  
4
3
5
Press the + or button to set the  
contrast level.  
4
You can adjust the LCD display contrast  
level from 1 to 12.  
3
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
If the 0button is pressed, the setting will  
6
5
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
6
5
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Guidance (Voice Guide)  
This feature gives audio announcements of recorder operating conditions. Adjust the speed  
and the volume of guidance announcements.  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
2
the MENU button for 1 second or  
longer.  
The menu opens (P.91,93).  
1
Press the + or button to choose  
1
Voice Guide.  
2
Press the OK or 9button.  
The voice guide setup process begins.  
4
3
5
Press the +or button to select the  
item to set.  
4
Select items you want to set from among  
On/Off, Speedand Volume.  
3
Press the OK or 9button to move  
to the respective setting.  
5
For procedures for each setting, please see  
P88.  
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Guidance (Voice Guide)  
On/Offsetting  
1
1 Press the +or button to choose between On”  
and Off.  
On: Guidance will be provided.  
Off: Guidance will be canceled.  
2
2 Press the OK button to exit On/Offselection.  
Speedsetting  
1
1 Press the + or button to choose from Fast,  
Normal, and Slow.  
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Fast: Announcements at 1.5 times as fast.  
Normal: Announcements at normal speed.  
Slow: Announcements at 0.75 times as fast.  
2
2
Press the OK button to exit Speedselection.  
Volumesetting  
1
1 Press the +or button to choose from Volume  
High” “Volume Middleand Volume Low.  
Volume High: Increases guidance volume.  
Volume Middle: Normal guidance volume.  
Volume Low: Reduces guidance volume.  
2
3
Press the OK button to exit Volumeselection.  
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Guidance (Voice Guide)  
Press the OK button to complete the setup screen.  
If the 0button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it  
will return to the menu.  
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Press the STOP button to close the menu.  
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Note  
The starting tune/closing tune when the power is turned On/Off (P15) can be canceled if you set the  
guidance to Off.  
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If the recorder is formatted (P74), guidance data will also be erased and the feature will not be available in  
the future (P117)  
.
Set the starting tune/closing tune at the guidance Volumesetting.  
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System Sounds (Beep)  
The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds  
may be turned off.  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
2
4
the MENU button for 1 second or  
longer.  
The menu opens (P91,93).  
1
2
Press the + or button to choose  
1
Beep.  
Press the OK or 9button.  
The system sound setup process begins.  
5
3
4
Press the + or button to choose  
between Onand Off.  
On: System sounds are enabled.  
Off: System sounds are disabled.  
3
6
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
If the 0button is pressed, the setting will  
5
6
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
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Menu Setting  
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Menu Setting Method  
Items in menus are categorized by tabs, so select a tab first and move to a desired item  
to quickly set it. You can set each menu item as follows.  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
the MENU button for 1 second or  
2
1
longer.  
The menu opens (P93).  
Menu items can be set during a recording or  
playback (P96).  
1
Press the + or button to move to  
the item to be set.  
2
6
Setup using a tab  
1 Press the 0button for each item to  
move to a tab.  
a Selected tab  
2 Press the + or  
-
button to move to the  
1
2
3
tab that contains the item you want to set.  
3 Press the OK or 9button to move to  
the item you want to set.  
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Menu Setting Method  
Press the OK or 9button.  
Moves to the setting of the selected item.  
3
4
4
Press the + or button to change  
the setting.  
3
6
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
5
6
If the  
0button is pressed, the setting will  
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be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
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Menu List  
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P.84  
P.85  
P.86  
P.87  
P.90  
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P.88  
P.72  
P.70  
P.74  
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*
*
*“Play Mode” and “Skip Space” cannot be set in the  
Audible mode.  
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Using the Recorder onYour PC  
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Saving Files inYour PC  
By being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following:  
Playback voice files on your PC.  
Audio files recorded using the recorder can be played using the DSS Player software included  
on the provided CD-ROM or Windows Media Player ( P137).  
Playback voice files on your PC and on the recorder when connected via USB. Download  
files from the recorder to the PC or upload files from the PC to the recorder.  
Using the Windows Media Player, the stored WMAor MP3 files on your PC can be transferred  
and played back on this recorder.  
If an upgrade (Option) to DSS Player Plus is executed, various additional functions can be  
utilized (  
P120).  
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC  
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G When you are downloading a file from the recorder or uploading a file to the recorder, do  
not remove the USB cable even if the screen is indicating you can. Data is still being  
transferred while the record/play indicator light is blinking. When removing the USB cable,  
be sure to follow the description in P106. If the USB cable is removed before the drive is  
stopped, data may not be successfully transferred.  
G On a PC, do not format the drive of the recorder. Initialization is not successfully achieved  
on a PC. For initialization, follow the instructions in the main menu screen of the recorder  
(
P91,93).  
G Folder (directory) names displayed by file management tools such as Explorer attached to  
Microsoft Windows is different from the folder names that can be set with the recorder or  
DSS player.  
G If folders or files stored on the recorder are moved or renamed by using a file management  
tool such as Explorer, the order of files may be changed or files may become unrecognizable.  
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Saving Files inYour PC  
G Data can be written or uploaded to the recorder even though the attribute of the recorder  
drive is shown as Read-only by the operating system of the PC.  
G As the noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug  
the earphone when you connect the recorder to a PC.  
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Using DSS Player Software  
Basic Operating Environment of DSS Player  
IBM PC/AT compatible PC  
PC:  
Operating  
System:  
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/XP  
Professional,Home Edition  
CPU:  
Intel Pentium II class 333 MHz processor or more  
(If recording to a hard disk directly with the WMA format, please use in  
the range of 500 MHz or more)  
RAM:  
128 MB or more (256MB or more is recommended)  
Hard drive space:  
Drive:  
50 MB or more  
2x or faster CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive  
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Sound card:  
Browser:  
Display:  
Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible sound card  
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 SP2 or later  
800 x 600 pixels or more, 256 colors or more  
One free port  
USB port:  
Audio I/O  
terminals:  
Earphone output or speakers  
Others:  
The mouse or similar to a pointing device.  
Environment where the Internet can be utilized.  
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Using DSS Player Software  
Notes  
The support service will not cover if your PC has been updated from Windows 95/98/Me to Windows  
2000/XP.  
Any failure on a self-modified PC will not be covered under the operational warranty.  
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Installing Software  
Before you connect the recorder to your PC and use it, you must first install the DSS player  
software from the included Software CD.  
Applications included with DSS Player”  
DSS Player: Recorded voice files can be downloaded to the PC for complete file management and  
playback solution.  
Be sure to confirm the following before installation:  
Exit all running applications.  
Eject the floppy disk if you are using one.  
You need to log on as an Administrator.  
Insert 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.  
The installation Language  
Selection dialog box opens.  
1
4
Click the desired language to select it.  
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Click the [start] button and select  
[Run].  
2
3
EnterD:\setup.exein the [Open]  
field and click [OK] .  
This is assuming the CD-ROM drive is D.  
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Installing Software  
Select a program menu folder.  
You may change the program menu  
folder to another one, such as [Start  
Up]. To accept the default folder, click  
[Next].  
Installing DSS Player  
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9
Register user information.  
Enter your name, company name and  
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serial number. For the serial number,  
see the label attached to the CD-ROM  
package provided with DSS Player.  
When entered, click [Next]. When the  
confirmation dialog appears, click  
[Yes].  
Authorizing the start of file  
copying.  
Confirm all Current Settings. To  
accept them, click [Next].  
Note  
To change the program menu folder  
or installation folder, click [Back].  
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 [Yes].  
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Copy files.  
Wait until DSS Player is installed on  
your PC, then click [Finish].  
The screen returns to the opening  
screen automatically.  
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7
Select where to install DSS  
Player.  
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This lets you specify the folder in  
which to install DSS Player. Click  
[Browse] to find the desired installation  
folder. To accept the default folder,  
click [Next].  
Note  
If the installation folder does not exist,  
a confirmation dialog box opens to get  
your permission to create a folder for  
this purpose. Click [Yes].  
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Installing Software  
Installing the Device Driver  
Connect the recorder to your  
PC, referring to Connecting to  
Your PC(P105).  
When you connect the recorder to  
your PC for the first time after installing  
DSS Player, the recorders driver will  
be installed automatically. If the driver  
is installed properly, DSS Player will  
start automatically.  
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(For details about operation for DSS  
Player see pages from P.107)  
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Uninstalling Software  
To uninstall any of the software component of the DSS player software installed on your PC,  
follow the steps below.  
Exit DSS Player.  
Confirmation of Deleting the  
File.  
Click the [OK] button to start uninstalling.  
An additional message may appear, if  
so, read it carefully and follow the  
instructions given.  
1
6
Select [Control Panel] from [start]  
menu.  
2
3
4
5
Click [Add/Remove programs] in  
the control panel window.  
When the [Maintenance  
Complete] screen is displayed,  
click [Finish] to complete  
uninstalling.  
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A list of applications that have  
been installed is displayed.  
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The voice files you made are stored in the  
[MESSAGE] folder.If you dont need them,  
delete them.  
Click [Change/Remove].  
You can confirm the location of the  
[MESSAGE] folder by clicking [Options] in  
the [Tools] menu before uninstalling.  
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Using Online Help  
To open Online Help, you have the following options.  
Click the [start] button, select [All Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player], then click [Help].  
While DSS Player is running, choose [Contents] from the [Olympus DSS Player Help] menu.  
While DSS Player is running, press [F1] on the keyboard.  
Search by Contents  
Once the Online Help screen appears, click  
the Contents tab.  
1
Double-click the  
topic heading.  
The title of the topic is displayed.  
icon of the desired  
1
2
3
2
3
Double-click the icon of the desired topic.  
An explanation of the topic is displayed.  
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Search by Key word  
Once the Online Help screen appears, click  
the Index tab.  
1
Enter text.  
Matching keywords are located automatically.  
1
2
2
Choose a topic, then click [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.  
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Connecting toYour PC  
Be sure to finish installing DSS Player before connecting the recorder (P100).  
Connecting to your PC using the USB cable  
Turn the recorder's power ON.  
1
Connect the USB connection  
cable to the USB port or the  
2
USB hub of the PC.  
Confirm that the recorder has  
stopped and connect a USB  
3
cable to the connection port on  
the side of recorder.  
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Remote (Storage)is displayed on  
recorder if the USB cable is  
connected.  
When the recorder is connected and My Computeris  
opened, a removable disk drive is displayed.  
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Notes  
When connecting this recorder with the PC and utilize DSS Player, in the menu setting of this recorder  
set the USB class (P77) to the Storage Class. If connected by Audio Class, this recorder will not  
be recognized as a removable disk drive.  
Be sure to use the attached dedicated cable for the USB connecting cable. If any other companys cable  
is used, it will be the cause trouble. Also, please do not connect this dedicated cable to any other  
companys product.  
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Connecting toYour PC  
Disconnecting fromYour PC  
Click the  
on the task bar  
located at the lower-right  
corner of the screen. Click  
[Safely Remove Hardware].  
The drive letter will differ  
depending on the PC being  
used.  
1
1
Disconnect the USB cable.  
2
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Notes  
NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be  
destroyed.  
When the recorder is connected to a PC, the power will be supplied from the USB cable.  
Refer to the users 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.  
Cancel Hold mode.  
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Running DSS Player  
By connecting the recorder to your PC, you can automatically start the application.  
Disabling automatic start  
Right click on the  
of the taskbar on the  
lower right of the screen, and select [Setting].  
The application which enables setting will be displayed  
by dialog.  
1
2
Click the  
of the [DSS Player Version 7].  
The check mark on [DSS Player Version 7]  
disappears. For automatic start, select and click DSS  
Player to reinstate again.  
2
2
3
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Manual start  
Start Windows.  
1
Click the [start] button, select  
[All Programs], then [Olympus  
DSS Player].  
2
Click [Olympus DSS Player].  
3
2
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You cannot run more than one DSS Player program or multiple copies of the same program simultaneously.  
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Window Names (DSS Player)  
1
2
4
3
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*Main screen displayed when DSS Player is started  
1Play Control Bar  
Control buttons to play and stop voice  
files.  
3 Device Manager Window  
Will display the directory structure of the  
folders in the recorder.  
2 Dictation Folder Window  
Will display the directory structure of the  
DSS, WMA, MP3, WAVE-format files  
stored on your PCs hard disk.  
4 Voice File List Box  
Will display the voice files in the folder  
selected in 2 and 3.  
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Managing Files onYour PC  
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DownloadVoice Files from the Recorder  
There are 3 download options to transfer voice files from the recorder to the PC:  
Download Selected Files  
Download one or several voice files to your PC.  
Download Folders  
Download all the voice files in one folder.  
Download All  
Click the  
icon and download all the voice files stored in the recorder to your PC.  
The following is an explanation of Download Selected Files. For explanations of Download  
Foldersand Download All, refer to Online Help.  
Download Selected Files  
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Select the folder.  
1
From the Device Manager window, select the folder  
1
that contains the voice file you would like to download.  
The illustration shows that FolderAhas been selected.  
Select the voice file.  
Select the voice file you would like to download  
2
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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DownloadVoice Files from the Recorder  
Download the voice file.  
From the [Download] menu, click  
3
[Download Selected Files].  
3
Download complete.  
Do not disconnect the USB cable while the  
4
record/play indicator light on the recorder  
is flashing. Disconnecting the USB cable  
when the recorder lamp is flashing will  
result in data loss or corruption (P106).  
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Notes  
NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light 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.)  
When the same file name already exists, the new file is saved with another file name only when the contents  
are different. When the contents are the same, it will not be downloaded.  
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Play aVoice File  
Select the folder.  
Select the folder that contains the  
1
2
1
voice file you would like to play.  
Select the voice file.  
Select the voice file to play from the  
2
Voice File List Box.  
3
Play the voice file.  
Click the  
(play) button of the Play  
3
Control Bar.  
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Other playback control such as Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Speed Control, Volume Control,  
Time Axis and Index Skip are available from the Play Control Bar.  
File name  
File names are assigned in the following manner:  
DS40 0001.WMA  
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 DS50, DS40or DS30.  
The user ID can be modified with DSS Player (P114).  
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UploadVoice Files to the Recorder  
DSS Player has a feature to enable you to upload files from your PC to the recorder.  
Select the folder.  
1
2
Select the folder that contains the  
voice file to upload from the Dictation  
Folder window.  
1
Select the voice file.  
Select the voice file to upload from the  
Voice File List Box.  
2
3
Select the folder to upload.  
From the [Download] menu select  
[Upload Files] or click 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.  
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Upload the voice file.  
The voice file is uploaded to the recorder.  
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UploadVoice Files to the Recorder  
Upload complete.  
Once the transmission screen closes and the record/play indicator light on the recorder is  
OFF, upload is completed.  
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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 while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be  
destroyed.  
When the same file name already exists in the folder on the recorder, the new file is saved with  
another file name only when the contents are different. If contents are the same, it will not be  
uploaded.  
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SendVoice Files with E-mail  
Audio files are stored in the Message folder on the hard disk. If you want to send a voice file  
by attaching it to E-mail, select the file from the Message folder.  
The Message folder location can be found from the [Tools] menu, [Options], and then  
Download foldertab.  
The file can be replayed with DSS Player-Lite even though the recipient does not have DSS  
Player. Free DSS Player-Lite can be downloaded from Olympus homepage.  
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_downloads.asp  
http://olympus-europa.com/consumer/2590_software.cfm  
Changing User ID  
The user ID will be automatically given in file names of WMA files that are recorded with the  
recorder.  
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Enter the user ID in the [Transfer User ID]  
window.  
From the [Download] menu.  
1
Click [Transfer].  
The new user ID will be transferred to the Digital  
Voice Recorder.  
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2
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Note  
NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be  
destroyed.  
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Changing a Folder Name  
Changing a folder name in the Voice Folder window  
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 \ /:*?"<>|.  
Changing a folder name in the Device window  
Right-click the folder name to change, select the [Rename Folder] and input the new folder  
name.  
Device Window folder names consist of a string of 12 or fewer single-byte alphanumeric  
characters.  
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Note  
NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be  
destroyed.  
Editing File Comments  
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It is possible to add comments to the files downloaded from the recorder by using the DSS Player.  
Choose the [Edit Comments] command from the [Tools] menu.  
Files comments can use up to 100 alphanumerical characters and symbols.  
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Note  
NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be  
destroyed.  
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Editing aTemplate  
Templates of folder name that have been registered on the recorder can be changed on the  
Edit & Upload Templatesscreen.  
Select [Edit & Upload Templates] from [Download] to open the [Edit and Upload Template]  
window.  
The maximum number of characters that can be entered is 8 characters for a folder name.  
Transfer edited  
content to the  
recorder  
Save edited  
content  
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Read saved  
content  
Delete edited  
content  
Transfer all comment Delete all changed  
and folder information content  
to the recorder  
Close the dialog box  
Load templates  
from the recorder  
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Note  
NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be  
destroyed.  
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CopyingVoice Guide Data  
If you format the recorder and erase data by mistake, you can copy the voice guide data from  
DSS Player to the recorder.  
Make sure that the recorder's voice guide is set to On.  
If the recorder's voice guide is set to Offthe voice guide data cannot be copied.  
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Connect the recorder to a PC.  
For how to connect to a computer, see Connecting to your PC using the USB cable(P.105).  
2
Start DSS Player.  
If the recorder does not have voice  
3
guide data, the [File Transfer] dialog will  
appear.  
4
Copy voice guide data.  
If you click the [Yes] button in the [File  
4
Transfer] dialog, it will start copying  
voice guide data, and a window  
indicating copying progress will appear.  
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Copying of the voice guide data  
will be completed.  
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Notes  
The alarm sound (P61), the Starting tune that plays when the recorder is starting up, and the Closing  
tune that plays when the recorder is turning off (P15), will be copied together with the guidance data.  
NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be  
destroyed.  
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USB Microphone/USB Speaker  
It is possible to use the recorder as a USB microphone or speaker with the DSS Player, to  
insert/add/overwrite recordings onto voice files downloaded onto a computer, or to save new  
recordings directly onto a computer.  
In addition, it is also possible to operate the DSS Player using buttons on the recorder.  
Audio set up  
In order to use this recorder as a USB speaker or a USB microphone in DSS Player, it is  
necessary to change to Audio Classafter connecting to the computer in the Storage Class”  
. When changed for the first time, the driver will be installed into the computer.  
After connection, execute the following settings.  
Click the  
icon in the toolbar to change the recorder to Audio device.  
Uses as a USB Speaker  
When the recorder is being used as a USB  
speaker, it is possible to output the sound  
through the recorder, rather than from the  
speakers attached to a computer.  
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When using the recorder as a USB speaker,  
switch the recorder to the [Audio] mode in  
the [Audio Setup] described above, then  
perform the following setting.  
Select the [Select Audio Output] from the [Tools] in the menu bar, and change  
the output destination.  
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USB Microphone/USB Speaker  
Uses as a USB microphone  
When the recorder is used as a USB microphone, it can used to make recordings with the DSS Player,  
and can also be used to input data on a computer using voice recognition software or other applications.  
When using the recorder as a USB microphone, switch the recorder to the [Audio] mode in the [Audio  
Setup] described on the previous page, then perform the following setting.  
Windows 2000  
Select [Control Panel] = [(Sound and) Multimedia] = [Audio] tab, and select the [USB  
Audio Device] from the recording device.  
Windows XP  
Select [Control Panel] = [Sound and Audio Device] = [Audio] tab, and select the  
[Microphone Control (DVR)] from the recording device.  
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If the USB class is set to Audio Classin the menu setting of this recorder, this recorder will not be  
displayed as a removable disk drive. Reset to the Storage Classclass then connect to the computer.  
Changing the USB speaker can be executed from the [Control Panel] as well as the USB microphone.  
When using it as a USB microphone, regardless of the recording mode of this recorder, it becomes the  
USB stereo microphone. If you want to connect an external microphone to this recorder, use a stereo  
microphone.  
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DSS Player Expanded Functions  
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Upgrade Function  
Plus  
The DSS Playerenables upgrades (Options) to the DSS Player Pluswhich is equipped  
with more functions. In addition to the DSS Player functions, voice recognition using voice  
recognition software, joining of files, sharing of files and the menu setting of this recorder can  
be utilized.  
Purchase and Upgrade  
To purchase DSS Player Plusand upgrading from DSS Playeris operated in the following  
procedures.  
Start the DSS Player.  
Please see P107 for the starting method.  
1
Click the  
button or select  
[Purchase a new license for DSS  
Player Plus] in the [Help] menu.  
The web browser will start and the purchase  
site of the DSS Player Plus will be  
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displayed. Please operate according to  
guidance on the screen.  
When the purchase procedure is completed,  
the license number will be issued by mail.  
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Upgrade Function  
Select [Upgrade to DSS Player Plus]  
from the [Help] menu.  
The Upgrade to DSS Player Plusdialog  
will be displayed.  
3
4
3
In the [Upgrade to DSS Player Plus]  
dialog, enter the license number of  
your purchase, and click the [OK]  
button.  
When starting the application next time,  
DSS Player will be upgraded to DSS Player  
Plus.  
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Upgrading to DSS Player Plus  
When upgraded, the title of the main menu changes to [DSS Player Plus]. Also, you can  
confirm the upgrade by selecting [About DSS Player] from the [Help] menu on the tool bar. In  
the [About DSS Player] window, the [DSS Player Plus] should be displayed.  
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Notes  
To purchase the license number, it requires an environment where the Internet can be utilized.  
Please see the details in the website regarding the purchase of the license number.  
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UsingVoice Recognition Software  
Plus  
In conjunction with ViaVoiceor Dragon NaturallySpeakingby Nuance Corp. Which are on  
the market, the files recorded in this recorder can be transferred to a computer and converted  
to text. Please see the instruction manual for the voice recognition software for details.  
The voice recognition software which is confirmed for use with this recorder is as follows.  
(As of September, 2006)  
Nuance Communications Inc.  
IBM ViaVoice Pro USB Edition 10  
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8/9  
Please inquire to the Olympus Service Center regarding the situation for software to be  
released hereafter (P159).  
Also, when you use such software in combination with this recorder, please confirm the software  
operation with the users computer and the maker.  
For information about the ViaVoice voice-recognition software, please contact the provider of the  
software, Nuance Communications Inc.  
http://www.nuance.com/viavoice/  
Please contact Nuance for support information on Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking.  
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Voice Recognition in ViaVoice (Audio set up)  
When the DSS Player Plus and Nuances voice recognition software ViaVoiceare used  
together, execute the setting in the following procedure to record the voice accurately, acquired  
from the built-in microphone or speaker.  
Connect the recorder to your PC, and start the DSS Player Plus.  
1
Change the recorder to [Audio Class].  
Follow the procedure in P77 to change the recorder to Audio Class.  
2
Click the [start] button, select [All Programs], then select [IBM ViaVoice  
VoiceCenter].  
3
From the [IBM ViaVoice  
VoiceCenter], select [ViaVoice],  
4
[Tools], then [Analyze My  
Voice].  
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The ViaVoice User Wizard window  
appears.  
From the [Device] list box,  
select [Olympus WMA File].  
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Select [Olympus WMA File] in the  
[Device] list box, then click the [Next]  
button.  
Click the [Next] button.  
The [Audio Setup Wizard] window  
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appears.  
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Select a sound card.  
When the [Selecting a Sound Card] window  
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appears, select [USB Audio Device] for  
[Input] and follow the instructions on screen.  
(Select [Microphone Control (DVR)] for  
Windows XP.)  
Proceed with the AUDIO Setup  
according to the instruction on  
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screen.  
During audio setup, enrollment, please input  
voice data from the recorder.  
It is recommended that you enroll while in your normal surrounding environment settings.  
This will help improve the voice recognition by registering your voice characteristics and your  
environment.  
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Voice Recognition in Dragon NaturallySpeaking (Training)  
When the DSS Player Plus and Nuances Dragon NaturallySpeakingare used together,  
create the user in Dragon NaturallySpeakingin advance. It is necessary to execute the  
training. By executing the training, the features of your voice will be registered, and the rate  
of recognition will improve. Please advance the setting according to the following procedures.  
Startup Dragon NaturallySpeaking.  
Click the [start] button, select in the order of [All Programs] = [Dragon NaturallySpeaking  
1
] = [Dragon NaturallySpeaking].  
*If the DSS Player Plus has started, please close it in advance.  
[New User Wizard] will be displayed.  
*If the user is already registered in Dragon  
2
NaturallySpeaking, the [Open User] dialog will  
be displayed. In this case, click the [New]  
button and display [New User Wizard].  
Creating a User.  
Input a name into [Your name], and select  
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[Olympus DVR DS-2/20/30/40/50/2300] from  
the [Dictation source] list box, then click the  
[Next] button.  
Description of Wizard.  
Description of this wizard will be displayed.  
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Click the [Next] button.  
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Recording Training Text.  
Follow the instructions on the screen, and record the training text to this recorder. At this  
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time, record with any one of, ST XQ, ST HQ,HQ” “SPfor the recording mode, and  
DICTfor the microphone sensitivity. Please refer to Notes on Recording For Voice  
Recognition( P129) for recording tips. After the recording is finished, click the [Next]  
button.  
Transferring the Recorded Voice.  
Click [Olympus DSS Player] button displayed  
on the screen. The DSS Player Plus will  
startup and then follow the instructions  
displayed on the screen to execute the  
transfer of the recorded voice. After finishing,  
click the [Next] button.  
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Adding a User.  
Click the  
button displayed on the screen.  
After this operation is finished, follow the  
instructions on the screen, then complete the  
registration for a new user.  
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Executing Voice Recognition  
DSS Player Plus can easily access ViaVoice and Dragon NaturallySpeaking from the menu,  
and it enables text conversion of the file in the Voice File List Box.  
Select the folder.  
From the Dictation Folder Window,  
select the folder in which the folder to  
be converted to text is stored.  
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Select the voice file.  
From the Voice File List Box, select the  
2
file to be converted to text.  
Start of voice recognition.  
Clicking the arrow at the right side of  
3
the voice recognition icon  
displays  
the voice recognition software.  
Select and click ViaVoice or Dragon  
NaturallySpeaking as the software to  
be used.  
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When Dragon NaturallySpeaking is Selected  
The [Open User] dialog will be displayed, and select the  
user created in procedure 3 on P125, then click the  
[Open] button. The [Transcription Options] dialog will  
be displayed, and select the option according to the  
purpose, then click the [Transcribe] button.  
The text conversion will start. However, if the voice  
recognition software is not installed, the voice recognition  
software start icon  
becomes an invalid display.  
Noise Canceling Function  
Check [Use Noise Cancellation] in the [Voice  
Recognition] menu to output voice using the noise  
canceling function to the voice recognition software.  
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Note  
The voice recognition of the file recorded in LP mode cannot be recognized.  
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Notes on Recording For Voice Recognition  
When recording voice to be processed  
with voice recognition, set up your  
recorder as follows to improve  
recognition accuracy.  
Speak normally.  
When your voice is to be recorded, and  
reduce the influence of the surrounding  
noise, and use the ME12 microphone  
for dictation recording.  
Set the microphone sensitivity to DICT”  
(P31).  
Set the recording mode other than LP”  
mode (P30).  
The file recorded in the next condition,  
will be a low rate of recognition, which  
can not be used for voice recognition.  
Set the Variable Control Voice Actuator  
(VCVA) to Off(P28).  
Register/enroll your voice in the voice  
recognition software using the recorder.  
Record in a relatively quiet environment.  
Have the recorder microphone 5 to 10  
cm away from your chin.  
A conference or meeting where many  
voices are recorded.  
Seminar or lecture where high-level  
ambient noise tends to be recorded.  
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Joining Files  
Plus  
In DSS Player Plus, designated multiple voice files can be joined and one voice file can be  
created.  
Select the folder.  
From the Dictation Folder Window,  
1
select the folder which contains the  
files to be joined.  
Select the voice files.  
From the Voice File List Box, select  
2
more than one file to be joined.  
1
2
Select [Join] from the [Edit] menu  
or press the button.  
3
The dialog to join files will be displayed,  
listing the files selected in step 2.  
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Joining Files  
Set the order of files.  
After joining, the playback order of the  
files can be changed. Select a file, and  
move the file to its appropriate position in  
the order using the [Up] and [Down]  
buttons.  
4
Input File Names.  
The file name is created automatically  
after joining and also, it enables input  
optionally.  
5
6
6
4
5
Press the [Join] button.  
The resulting file is saved under the name  
specified in step 5, and stored in the  
selected folder.  
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Note  
If the files to be joined have different recording modes, the mode of the file listed at the top is selected.  
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Splitting Files  
Plus  
One designated voice file can be split into the two files in DSS Player Plus.  
Select the folder.  
Select the folder containing the file to  
1
be split from the Dictation Folder  
Window.  
Select the voice files.  
Select one file to split from the Voice  
2
File List Box.  
1
2
Select [Split] from the [Edit] menu or  
press the button.  
3
The setting dialog of the file to be split will  
be displayed.  
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Splitting Files  
Input file name  
(File name before  
splitting.)  
Output file name  
(File name after  
splitting.)  
Split position  
(Time axis)  
Playback / Stop  
button  
The display will  
change whenever  
6
the button is pressed.  
Playback slider  
Shows the current  
playback position  
and split position.  
Set the split position.  
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4 Press the  
button to playback the file, and press the  
button in the position to be  
divided.  
Also, the playback slider position in the time axis shows the current playback position,  
and also shows the split position (slide the playback slider to the right or left, which enables  
moving to the position to be split).  
Input File Names.  
The file name is created automatically after splitting and also, it enables input optionally.  
5
6
Press the [Split] button.  
The splitting of the file will complete, and the file name designated in procedure 5 will be  
saved.  
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Menu Setting of this Recorder  
Plus  
The menu setting of this recorder can be changed in the Configure recorder menu”  
screen in the computer.  
Select [Configure recorder  
menu] from the [Download]  
1
menu.  
The Configure recorder menu”  
dialog will be displayed.  
1
Execute Menu Setting.  
Click the radio button to be changed,  
2
and input a check.  
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Press the [OK] button.  
The set contents will be transferred  
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to this recorder.  
After the finishing, the menu setting  
of this recorder will be changed by  
removing the USB connection of this  
recorder from the computer.  
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Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder  
Importing Content for Listening on the  
Recorder  
You can transfer language content and music files imported from language CDs and the  
Internet using Windows Media Player for playing on the recorder.  
You can also use DSS Player to import and enjoy Podcast content found on the Internet.  
The recorder is compatible with WMA and MP3 language content.  
In addition, recorder is compatible with the Audible content of the ACELP and MP3 formats  
when recorder is in the Audible mode.  
Import files using Windows Media Player  
Copy music files and language content from CDs to a computer.  
Please see Copying Music from CD( P138) for details.  
Transfer copied music files and language content from the computer to the recorder.  
Please see Transferring Music File to the Recorder( P139) for details.  
Import files using DSS Player  
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Import Podcast content from the Internet to a computer.  
Please see Importing Podcast Content( P142) for details.  
Download Audible content using the Audible Manager  
Download Audible content available from the Audible web site for a fee to a computer.  
See Loading Audible Content( P146) for details.  
Directly record files to the Recorder  
Connect the recorder to another device to record directly to the recorder.  
Please see Recording the Sound of Other Devices with This Recorder( P35) for details.  
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UsingWindows Media Player  
By using Windows Media Player, music files  
from music CDs can be converted (ripped)  
(
P138) and music files that you have  
bought from any music distribution sites can  
be easily transferred to the recorder (  
P139).  
Copyright and Copyright Protection Feature (DRM)  
By the Copyright Act, any voice/music files and music CDs downloaded from the Internet  
without the copyright holders permission may not be reproduced, distributed, publicized/re-  
publicized on the Internet, or converted into WMA or MP3 files for the purpose of commercial  
business or sale.  
A WMA file may be provided with DRM (Digital Right Management) for copyright protection.  
DRM limits the file to copy or distribute music files that are converted (ripped) from a music  
CD or downloaded from music distribution services. To transfer a WMA file with DRM to the  
recorder, you need to use appropriate methods such as Windows Media Player. Copying the  
music files with DRM purchased from online music distribution service to a portable device  
such as this recorder may be restricted.  
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Note  
This recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation PD-DRM, but not with JANUS.  
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Window Names (Windows Media Player)  
Windows Media Player 10  
Windows Media Player 9  
1 2  
!
1
3
4
2
3
6 8  
5 7  
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@
!
5 7  
9
4
9
6
8
0
1 Features taskbar  
2 Quick Access Panel button  
3 Seek slider  
1 Features taskbar  
2 Seek slider  
3 Rewind button  
4 Play button  
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4 Rewind button  
5 Play button  
5 Stop button  
6 Stop button  
6 Previous button  
7 Next button  
7 Previous button  
8 Next button  
8 Mute button  
9 Mute button  
9 Volume slider  
0 Fast Forward button  
! Quick Access box  
0 Volume slider  
! Shuffle/Repeat button  
@ Fast Forward button  
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Copying Music from CD  
Insert CD into the CD-ROM  
5
3
2
drive and start Windows Media  
1
Player.  
From the Features taskbar, click  
the [Rip] menu.  
2
For Windows Media Player 9  
From the Features taskbar, click the  
[Copy from CD] menu.  
Click the [View Album Info].  
If Internet connectivity is available, CD  
Windows Media Player 10  
3
information is searched.  
4
Put a check mark on the music  
5
3
file that you want to copy.  
4
5
Click the [Rip Music].  
For Windows Media Player 9  
10  
Click the [Copy Music].  
Files copied to a PC are stored in  
WMA format. Music files copied are  
categorized by artist, album, genre,  
etc. and added to the play list.  
Windows Media Player 9  
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2
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Transferring Music File to the Recorder  
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder. For how to copy the music  
files from the CD to your PC, see Copying Music from CD( P138).  
Windows Media Player 10  
Connect the recorder to a PC and  
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2
4
start Windows Media Player.  
1
2
3
From the Features taskbar, click  
the [Sync].  
From the pull down menu on the left  
side window, select the play list to  
be transferred to the recorder and  
put the check marks on the music  
file that you want to transfer.  
The order of music pieces can be changed by Drag  
& Drop of the music file in the play list displayed.  
From the pull down menu on the  
right side window, select the drive  
corresponding to the recorder.  
4
5
3
5
10  
The recorder is recognized as a Removable Disk.  
Click  
on the upper right corner  
and set the synchronization options.  
Click on the [Create folder hierarchy on  
device] to check.*  
The folder with artist name or album name  
is automatically created. This will make you  
find the file you want to listen to more easily.  
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* If [Create folder hierarchy on device] is  
checked by default, click to uncheck the box  
once, and click it again to check.  
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Transferring Music File to the Recorder  
Click the [Start Sync].  
The file is transferred to the recorder. The music file transferred to the recorder is displayed  
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in Item on Device.  
Windows Media Player 9  
Connect the recorder to a PC  
4
and start Windows Media  
1
Player.  
From the Features taskbar, click  
the [Copy to CD or Device]  
2
menu.  
Select the play list to be  
transferred to the recorder and  
3
put the check marks on the  
music file that you want to  
transfer.  
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The order of music pieces can be  
2
3
changed by Drag & Drop of the music  
file in the play list displayed.  
From Item on Device, select the  
drive corresponding to the  
recorder.  
The recorder is recognized as a  
removable disk.  
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Transferring Music File to the Recorder  
Select the destination folder.  
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Please see Folder(  
folder composition of this recorder.  
P.19) about the  
5
6
To transfer to Rootfolder  
The empty column part of the item on  
the device (Root of the drive) is  
selected.  
To transfer to Musicfolder  
empty  
column  
part  
Select the Musicfolder. Creating the  
Artist namefolder or Album name”  
folder beforehand will make the file  
management easier (The folders can  
be created in up to 2 layers in the  
Musicfolder.) ( P.19).  
To transfer to the voice folder  
Select a folder from DSS_FLDA to DSS_FLDE.  
Click the [Copy].  
The file is transferred to the recorder. The music file transferred to the recorder is displayed  
in Item on the window.  
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Notes  
Copying the music files with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portable device such  
as this recorder may be restricted.  
Refer to the online help of Windows Media Player for details.  
If the music files are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory, the message  
Cannot make the system file. Connect to PC and delete unnecessary filemay appear on this recorders  
display. In such a case, erase the files to make free space (hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending  
on the music file sizes) for the management file. (The more capacity for the management file will be  
necessary as the number of the music files increases.)  
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Importing Podcast Content  
By registering favorite programs in DSS Player, you can download the latest broadcasting  
content automatically. Also the new content can be transferred onto the recorder simply by  
connecting it to a computer.  
Register a Podcast program  
Start DSS Player.  
1
Open a web browser and go to a  
Drag and drop the  
icon to the Podcast  
registration icon.  
Podcasting site.  
2
Drag the Podcast registration icon  
and drop it in the [Podcast] folder in  
3
DSS Player.  
Podcast registration icons differ depending  
on Podcasting sites. Please check each  
Podcasting site for details.  
Program registration will complete.  
When a program is registered, a list of  
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broadcasting content provided by the  
program will appear in the [Podcast] folder's  
list view.  
By default, the latest content at the time of  
registration will be automatically  
downloaded.  
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Note  
The recorder is able to play back Podcast content in the MP3 format only. Content other than MP3  
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Importing Podcast Content  
Update a program  
By default, programs registered in DSS Player will be automatically updated. To change  
update intervals, go to [Tools] then [Options], and change them in the Options dialog's Podcast  
tab. See the Online Help for details ( P104).  
If you don't want to update programs automatically, you can update the using the following  
procedure.  
Select the [Podcast] folder.  
1
2
Select a program you want to  
update.  
2
1
Select [Update Podcast] from the  
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[Tools] menu or press the  
Updating program starts.  
button.  
3
Once the program has been updated the  
new content will be displayed in gray. The  
content displayed in gray has not yet been  
downloaded onto a computer.  
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Importing Podcast Content  
Download the Content  
By default, if new content is found when a program is updated, the latest content will be  
automatically downloaded. This setting can be changed by selecting [Tools] then [Options]  
and going to the Options dialog's Podcast tab. See the Online Help for details ( P104).  
If you want to download manually, The content can be downloaded with the procedure  
described below.  
Select the [Podcast] folder.  
1
1
2
Click the [Download] button of the  
content you want to download.  
2
Content downloading will start.  
A progress window will appear during the  
download.  
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Download will complete.  
Downloaded content can be played and  
3
transferred to the recorder.  
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Transfer Content to the Rrecorder  
In the default setting, the content automatically transferred into the Podcastfolder on the  
recorder when the recorder connects to a computer. This setting can be changed by selecting  
[Options] under [Extras], and by selecting the Podcasttab displayed on the Option dialog  
box. See the Online Help (P104) for details.  
If you want to transfer content manually, follow the procedure below.  
Select the [Podcast] folder.  
1
1
2
Select the content you want to  
transfer, and drag it to the [Podcast]  
folder of the recorder and drop it.  
Content transfer will start.  
2
3
A progress window will appear during transfer.  
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Transfer will complete.  
Content transferred to the recorder will have an  
icon  
the Podcast button on the recorder to easily  
open transferred files ( P20).  
indicating a completed transfer. Press  
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Note  
NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be  
destroyed.  
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Loading Audible Content  
Use the AudibleManager to load Audible content onto the recorder.  
Playback, management, and transfer of Audible content to the recorder can be done using  
the AudibleManager.  
Installing AudibleManager  
When AudibleManager is not installed on a computer, install the AudibleManager according  
to the procedure described below.  
Access one of Audible web sites from the web browser and download the  
AudibleManager.  
1
http://www.audible.com/ (United States)  
http://www.audible.co.uk (United Kingdom)  
http://www.audible.fr (France)  
http://www.audible.de (Germany)  
Start up the downloaded executable  
file.  
2
The AudibleManager Setup screen will be  
displayed. Select the name of the device in  
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2
use (OLYMPUS DS-30, DS-40 or DS-50) and  
click the [Install] button.  
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Loading Audible Content  
When the Audible Manager License  
Agreementis displayed, click the  
[I Accept] button.  
3
4
Installation starts.  
Wait until process has been completed.  
Once the installation has been completed  
AudibleManager starts up automatically.  
3
Adding Device to AudibleManager  
If AudibleManager has already been installed, add a device in order to handle the recorder in  
the AudibleManager. Follow the procedure described below.  
Select [Add New Device] in the  
[Devices] menu.  
1
1
When the dialog box displays, verify  
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the internet connection and click the  
2
[Yes] button.  
2
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When the dialog box is displayed, check  
the name of the device in use (DS-30,DS-  
3
40 or DS-50) and click the [OK] button.  
3
Installation starts.  
Wait until the process has been completed.  
4
Once the installation has been completed,  
AudibleManager restarts.  
4
Verify that the device in use has been added to  
the Mobile Devicesmenu.  
Purchasing Audible Content  
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Audible content can be purchased from the Audible  
web site. Access to the Audible web site using web  
browser and download the content by following the  
purchase procedures described on the web site.  
With the existing setting, content downloads to the  
Library folder in theAudibleManager. When download  
has been completed, the AudibleManager starts up  
and purchased content displays on the contents list  
in the Library.  
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Transferring Audible Content  
Audible content can be transferred into the Audiblefolder on the recorder by following the  
procedure described below.  
Connect the recorder to a computer.  
1
2
3
Select Libraryin the Audible Folderstree listing.  
A list of content stored in the Librarydisplays on the right side.  
Select the content to be transferring  
to the recorder and click the [Add to  
Device] button.  
3
When the "ActivateYour Deviceentry  
screen is displayed, enter the user  
4
name and password for Audible and  
click the [OK] button.  
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The transfer begins.  
Wait until the transfer of the content has been  
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completed. When it has been completed, the  
transferred content is displayed in the  
contents listing of the device. Also, the  
transferred content is displayed in the Library.  
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Notes  
When a content file is transferred to the recorder, a .posfile will be automatically created for each  
content file in the Audible folder.  
When the *.posfile is deleted, using Explorer, the stored Playback Position will be deleted. The next  
time the file is selected, playback starts from the beginning of the file.  
When a content file is transferred to the recorder, a system file will be created as a hidden file inside the  
Audible folder. When this file is deleted using Explorer, it is no longer possible to play back the Audible  
content.  
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Audible content that has been transferred into the Audiblefolder on the recorder from a  
computer can be enjoyed with an exclusive mode optimally suited for the operation of Audible  
content.  
Audible Mode  
When you select the Audiblefolder on the recorder, the recorder automatically switches to  
the Audible mode.The Audible mode is an exclusive mode for enjoying Audible content (  
modes 2, 3, and 4 formats*) transferred from a computer. The operating method for Audible  
mode differs from when other folders on the recorder are selected (Normal mode). See the  
Operating Recorder in Audible Mode(P153) for details.  
File Display Screen in Audible Mode  
In the Audible mode, Playback mode(P51) becomes the Filesetting  
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regardless of the menu settings and the recorder stops after playing back one file.  
In addition, icons (  
,
,
) which indicate Audible files are also  
displayed on the File display screen.  
See Selecting Folders and Files(P20,21) for details relating to the  
selection method of folders and files.  
aAudible file indicator  
Re-playable Audible Files  
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Files of modes 2, 3, and 4 formats can be played back in the Audible mode. Only those  
Audible files that have an .aaextension are displayed in the Audible mode (in the Audible  
folder on the recorder).  
Re-playable Audible files formats *  
Mode  
Codec  
2(  
3(  
4(  
)
)
)
ACELP (8.5kbps)  
ACELP (16kbps)  
MP3 (32kbps)  
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Playback Position and Section  
In the Audible mode, the starting position can be moved easily by referring to the Playback Position,”  
which is the positional information stored from previous stops for each file, and by referring to Section”  
where the content distributor has preset the position.  
Playback Position  
The Playback Position (positional information) is stored in the .posfile, which is created automatically  
by the recorder for each Audible content file (.aafile).  
The Playback Position is initially located at the beginning of the file, and the stop position will be updated  
by playback or the use of S. Play (slow playback)/F. Play (fast playback).  
Press the 9or 0button to move the stop position while the recorder is stopped. The Playback  
Position will not be updated.  
Section  
Up to a maximum 100 divisions (chapters of a story or segments of news) are set arbitrarily  
for each file by the distributor of the content.  
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Notes  
When a content file is transferred to the recorder, a .posfile will be automatically created for each  
content file in the Audible folder.  
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You can not set the Index marks or the Temp marks in the Audible mode.  
When the *.posfile is deleted, using Explorer, the stored Playback Position will be deleted. The next  
time the file is selected, playback starts from the beginning of the file.  
When a content file is transferred to the recorder, a system file will be created as a hidden file inside the  
Audible folder. When this file is deleted using Explorer, it is no longer possible to play back the Audible  
content.  
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Operating Recorder in Audible Mode  
The operating method on the recorder is different in the Audible mode when the Audiblefolder is  
selected, then while in the Normal mode.  
Forwarding  
Press and hold the 9button while the recorder is stopped.  
When the button is released fast forwarding stops. The Playback  
Position is not updated. When the PLAY or OK button is pressed  
playback resumes from that position.  
Press and hold the 9button while playing a file.  
When the button is released playback resumes from that position.  
If the starting position of a section (P152) and the playback position are in the middle of a file, the  
recorder stops at that position.  
When the 9button is held down while the recorder is stopped, the recorder moves to the end of the file and then stops.  
If the 9button is still held down, the recorder moves to the next file and continues fast forwarding from the  
beginning of the file.After fast forward reaches the end of the last file, the recorder stops at the beginning of the last file.  
When the 9button is held down during playback and the end of the file is reached, the recorder goes back to the  
beginning of the file and stops.  
Rewinding  
Press and hold the 0button while the recorder is stopped.  
When the button is released fast rewinding stops. The Playback  
Position is not updated. When the PLAY or OK button is pressed  
playback resumes from that position.  
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Press and hold the 0button while playing a file.  
When the button is released playback resumes from that position.  
If the starting position of a section (  
in the middle of a file, the recorder stops at that position.  
P152) and the playback position are  
When the  
0
then stops. If the  
button is held down while the recorder is stopped, the recorder returns to the beginning of the file and  
0button is still held down, the recorder moves back to the end of the previous file and continues  
fast rewinding.  
When the 0button is held down during playback and the recorder reaches the beginning of the file, the  
recorder starts playback from the beginning of that file.  
If the 0button is kept pressed while the recorder is stopped at the start of the top file, the recorder will fast rewind  
starting from the end of the last file.  
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File Skip and Section Skip  
Press the 9button while the recorder is stopped.  
The recorder skips to a playback position or the starting position  
of a section, whichever is closer in the file, and stops.  
After a stop position, if there is no playback position, or a starting  
position of a section, the recorder will skip to a playback position  
in the next file and stop.  
Press the 0button when the recorder has stopped at the beginning of a file.  
The recorder skips to the Playback Position of the previous file  
and then stops.  
Press the 0button if the recorder has not stopped at the beginning of a file.  
The recorder skips to a playback position or the starting position  
of a section, whichever is closer in the file, and stops.  
Press the 9button during playback.  
The recorder skips three seconds forward, or to the starting position  
of the next section, whichever is closer, and starts to play back the  
file. After reaching the end of the file the recorder stops at the  
beginning of the file. The Playback Position is updated to the  
beginning position of the file at this time.  
Press the 0button during playback.  
The recorder skips three seconds back, or to the starting position  
of the current section, whichever is closer, and starts to play  
back the file. When the recorder reaches the beginning of a file  
the file plays from the beginning.  
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The Skip Space(P46) setting is invalid in the Audible mode.  
Setting menu during playback  
Press and the hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer while  
the file is playing.  
Enter the Menu screen (P93,95)to set the Playback  
Speed(P48), Noise Cancel(P55), and Voice Filter(P57).  
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Using as External Memory of the Computer  
With the recorder connected to your PC, you can download data from the memory to your PC  
and upload data stored on your PC to the memory.  
Example: Copying Data from PC to Recorder using Explorer  
Start Windows.  
1
Connecting the recorder to your PC.  
2 For the connection procedure, refer to Connecting to Your PC using the USB cable(  
P105).  
Open the Explorer window.  
The products name is displayed.  
3
4
Copy the data.  
While the data are being written or copied, the record/play indicator light on the recorder  
will flash.  
Unplug the recorder from a computer.  
5 For how to unplug the recorder, please see Disconnecting from your PC(  
P106).  
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Notes  
NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be  
destroyed.  
Make sure that the computer setting is storage class. If it is audio class, it won't recognize the recorder  
as a removable disk (  
P.105).  
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Other Information  
Alarm Message List  
Message  
Meaning  
Explanation  
Action  
Battery Low  
Low battery  
power  
Battery power is getting low. Replace with new batteries (P13).  
File Protected  
Index Full  
Erase-locked  
Tried to delete a locked file. Unlock the file.  
Index full  
The file is full of index marks Erase index marks that are no  
(maximum of 16 marks). longer required (P67).  
Tempmark full The file is full of Tempmarks Erase Tempmarks that are no longer  
(maximum of 16 marks). required (P67).  
Recording has been attempted Select a folder from Folder A”  
Temp Full  
Illegal Folder  
Not an audio-  
recording  
folder.  
with a folder other than Folder  
through to Folder Eand try  
Athrough to Folder E.  
recording again.(P25).  
Folder Full  
Folder full  
The folder is full of files  
(maximum of 200 files).  
Erase unnecessary files (P63).  
Memory Error  
Error in the  
internal  
Error in the internal memory. This is a malfunction, so go to the store  
where you purchased the recorder or an  
memory  
Olympus service station for repair.  
Licence  
Illegally copied The music files copied  
Delete the file (P63).  
Mismatch  
file  
illegally.  
Memory Full  
Zero  
remaining  
memory  
No remaining internal  
memory.  
Erase unnecessary files (P63).  
No File  
No file  
No files were found in the  
folder.  
Select another folder.  
Format Error  
Formatting  
error  
There was an error while  
formatting the recorder's  
memory.  
Reformat the memory (P74).  
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Can't MakeThe  
The  
The file for management cannot Connect the recorder to a computer and  
delete any unnecessary files.  
capacity for remaining flash  
memory.  
System File.Connect  
To PC And Delete  
Unnecessary File  
management file be created due to a shortage of  
cannot be  
created.  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Probable cause  
Action  
Nothing appears The batteries are not loaded properly.  
Verify polarity is correct.  
on the display  
The batteries are dead.  
The power is off.  
Replace with new batteries (P13).  
Turn the power on.(P15).  
Turn the power on.(P15).  
The power is off.  
Wont start  
The recorder is in HOLD mode.  
Release the recorder from HOLD  
(P16).  
The batteries are dead.  
Replace with new batteries (P13).  
Erase unnecessary files (P63).  
Check another folder.  
Unable to  
record  
Low remaining internal memory.  
The maximum number of files has been  
reached.  
No playback  
tone heard  
The earphone is connected.  
Unplug the earphones to use the internal  
speaker.  
The VOLUME button is set to 0.  
Adjust the VOLUME button (P42).  
Unable to erase The file is locked.  
Unlock the file (P68).  
The file is read-only.  
Cancel the read-only setting of the file  
on the PC.  
The recorder was shaken during  
Noise heard  
recording.  
during playback  
The recorder was placed near a cell  
phone or fluorescent lamp while  
recording or during playback.  
Move the recorder.  
Recording level The microphone sensitivity is too low.  
too low  
Set the microphone sensitivity to  
LECTURE or CONF mode and try  
again (P31).  
Unable to set  
index marks,  
The maximum number of marks has been Erase unnecessary marks  
reached.  
(P66).  
tempmarks  
The file is locked.  
The file is read-only.  
Unlock the file (P.68).  
Cancel the read-only setting of the file  
on the PC.  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Probable cause  
Action  
Cannot find the Wrong folder.  
Switch to the right folder.  
recorded voice  
The recorder  
does not start at  
the set time with  
Timer Recor  
Alarm”  
The clock has not been set properly.  
Verify the Current Timeto reset the date  
and time if they are not properly set (ꢀ  
P18).  
The data has been deleted by the formatting.  
The Alarm,  
Copy the data to the recorder using the  
DSS Player (P17).  
Starting tune and  
Closing tune, and  
guidance are not  
available.  
When copy the guidance data, the Alarm,  
Starting tune and Closing tune are also  
copied together.  
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Accessories (optional)  
Stereo microphone: ME53S  
Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger  
set: BC400 (Europe only)  
BC400 comes with an Ni-MH rechargeable battery  
charger(BU-400) and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries  
(BR401) as a pack. This charger can quick charge  
Olympus AA or AAA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.  
This is a stereo microphone dedicated to the DS-  
30, DS-40 and DS-50 models. Three types are  
available, the ME53SH which is the same color as  
the DS-30 model, the ME53SS which is the same  
color as the DS-40 model, and the ME53SA which  
is the same color as the DS-50 model.  
Ni-MH rechargeable battery: BR401  
Stereo microphone: ME51SW  
The high fidelity of the recording, which only stereo  
can perform. Furthermore, it gives clear sound  
quality with less noise.  
High-efficiency rechargeable long life batteries.  
Connecting cord: KA333  
Connecting cord which has stereo mini-plugs (ø3.5)  
with resistance at both ends. Use to connect from  
the earphone jack output of the recorder to the  
microphone input jack when recording.  
Highly sensitive noise-cancellation  
monaural microphone: ME52  
This microphone is used to record sound at a  
Converting plug adapters (PA331/PA231) which  
convert to the monaural mini plug (ø3.5) or monaural  
mini plug (ø2.5) are also enclosed.  
distance while minimizing surrounding noise.  
Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone:ME12  
(Dictation microphone)  
Exclusive remote control: RS29  
(supplied for the DS-50 only)  
Special remote control for the DS-30, DS-40, and  
DS-50.  
Used to get crisp recordings of your own voice by  
reducing the effects of ambient noise.  
Tie clip microphone: ME15  
(Monaural)  
Remotely controls the recorder's recording/stop  
functions.  
Small concealing microphone with a tie-clip.  
If the supplied stereo microphone (ME53S) is plugged  
in, itcanbeusedasaremotecontrolstereomicrophone.  
Telephone pickup:TP7  
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Exclusive case: CS113  
(supplied for the DS-50 only)  
Special case for the DS-30, DS-40, and DS-50.  
Protects the recorder from shocks and dirt.  
Belt loop on the back of the case.  
Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your  
ear while phoning. The voice or conversation over  
the phone can be clearly recorded.  
AC adapter: A321 (US and Canada) or A322  
(Europe except U.K.)  
Magnet hook for smooth opening and closing.  
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Specifications  
Recording format  
Alkaline battery life  
WMA (Windows Media Audio)  
Recording:  
STEREO XQ mode: Approx. 20 hours  
STEREO HQ mode: Approx. 22 hours  
HQ mode: Approx. 24 hours  
SP mode: Approx. 28 hours  
LP mode: Approx. 32 hours  
Playback: (All mode)  
Input level  
70 dBv  
Sampling frequency  
STEREO XQ mode: 44.1 kHz  
STEREO HQ mode: 44.1 kHz  
HQ mode: 44.1 kHz  
SP mode: 22 kHz  
LP mode: 8 kHz  
Speaker playback: Approx. 12 hours  
Earphone playback: Approx. 26 hours  
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery (BR-401) life  
Overall frequency response  
Recording:  
STEREO XQ mode: 50 to 19,000 Hz  
STEREO HQ mode: 50 to 16,000 Hz  
HQ mode: 50 to 13,000 Hz  
SP mode: 100 to 8,000 Hz  
LP mode: 100 to 3,000 Hz  
STEREO XQ mode: Approx. 15 hours  
STEREO HQ mode: Approx. 16 hours  
HQ mode: Approx. 18 hours  
SP mode: Approx. 21 hours  
LP mode: Approx. 22 hours  
Playback: (All mode)  
Recording time  
Speaker playback: Approx. 9 hours  
Earphone playback: Approx. 20 hours  
DS-50: 1 GB  
STEREO XQ mode: 17 hours 30 minutes  
STEREO HQ mode: 35 hours 10 minutes  
HQ mode: 70 hours 20 minutes  
SP mode: 138 hours 30 minutes  
LP mode: 275 hours 20 minutes  
Recording medium  
Built-in flash memory  
DS-50: 1 GB  
DS-40: 512 MB  
DS-30: 256 MB  
DS-40: 512 MB  
STEREO XQ mode: 8 hours 40 minutes  
STEREO HQ mode: 17 hours 20 minutes  
HQ mode: 34 hours 45 minutes  
SP mode: 68 hours 30 minutes  
LP mode: 136 hours 15 minutes  
Speaker  
Built-in ø23 mm round dynamic speaker  
MIC jack  
ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 680Ω  
EAR jack  
DS-30: 256 MB  
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STEREO XQ mode: 4 hours 10 minutes  
STEREO HQ mode: 8 hours 30 minutes  
HQ mode: 17 hours 00 minutes  
SP mode: 33 hours 30 minutes  
LP mode: 66 hours 40 minutes  
Maximum working output (3 V DC)  
250 mW or more (8 speaker)  
Maximum headphone output  
5 mW + 5 mW (at load of 22 )  
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Specifications/Technical Assistance and Support  
Microphone(ME53S)+Recorder:  
Clock accuracy  
111 x 37.5 x 16 mm (without protrusions)  
Monthly deviance less than 120 seconds.  
Weight  
Input power requirement  
Recorder:73 g  
Rated voltage: 3 V  
(including alkaline batteries)  
Microphone(ME53S)+Recorder:80g  
(including alkaline batteries)  
Batteries: Two AAA batteries  
(LR03,R03 or ZR03) or Two  
Ni-MH rechargeable  
batteries  
* Specifications and design are subject to change  
without notice.  
External power supply: AC adapter  
External dimensions  
* Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies  
greatly according to the type of batteries used  
and the conditions of use.  
Recorder:96 x 37.5 x 16 mm  
(without protrusions)  
Technical Assistance and Support  
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only.  
N Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada  
1-888-553-4448  
N User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada  
N Technical Hotline Number in Europe  
Toll free number  
00800 67 10 83 00  
available for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg,  
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom  
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Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe  
+49 180 567 1083  
+49 40 23773 899  
N User Support E-mail address in Europe  
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Declaration of Conformity  
Model Number:  
Trade Name:  
Responsible Party:  
Address:  
Telephone Number:  
DS-30/40/50  
DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER  
OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.  
3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A.  
1-888-553-4448  
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 appareil numérique ne dépasse pas les limites de la Catégorie B pour les émissions de bruit radio émanant dappareils numériques,  
tel que prévu dans les Règlements sur lInterférence Radio du Département Canadien des Communications.  
For customers in Europe  
CEmark indicates that this product complies with  
the European requirements for safety,  
health,environment and customer protection.  
Das CEZeichen bestätigt die übereinstimmung mit  
den Europäischen Bestimmungen für  
Betriebssicherheit und Umweltschutz.  
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex  
IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical and  
electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do  
not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse.  
Please use the return and collection systems available  
in your country for the disposal of this product.  
Dieses Symbol [durchgestrichene Mülltonne nach  
WEEEAnhang IV] weist auf die getrennte Rücknahme  
elektrischer und elektronischer Geräte in EU-Ländern  
hin. Bitte werfen Sie das Gerät nicht in den Hausmüll.  
Informieren Sie sich über das in Ihrem Land gültige  
Rücknahmesystem und nutzen dieses zur Entsorgung.  
Applicable Product : DS-30/40/50  
Anwendbare Produkte : DS-30/40/50  
Lindication CEsignifie que ce produit est conforme  
aux exigences concernant la sécurité, la santé,  
lenvironnement et la protection du consommateur.  
Знак "CE" обозначает, что этот пpодукт  
соответствует евpопейским тpебованиям по  
безопасности, охpане здоpовья, экологической  
безопасности и безопасности пользователя.  
Le symbole [poubelle sur roue barrée dune croix  
WEEE annexe IV] indique une collecte séparée des  
déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques  
dans les pays de LUE. Veuillez ne pas jeter  
l’équipement dans les ordures domestiques. A utiliser  
pour la mise en rebut de ces types d’équipements  
conformément aux systèmes de traitement et de  
collecte disponibles dans votre pays.  
Этот символ [пеpечеpкнутая мусоpная уpна WEEE на  
колесах, пpиложение IV] обозначает pаздельный сбоp  
электpических и электpонных отходов в Pоссии.  
Пожалуйста, не выбpасывайте изделия в бытовой  
мусоpопpовод. Используйте системы возвpата и сбоpа  
(если таковые имеются) для утилизации отходов  
вышеуказанных типов.  
Пpименимое изделие: DS-30/40/50  
Produit applicable : DS-30/40/50  
Il marchio CEindica che questo prodotto  
è
La marca CEindica que este producto cumple con  
los requisitos europeos en materia de seguridad,  
salud, medio ambiente y protección al consumidor.  
conforme alle norme della comunità europea per  
quanto riguarda la sicurezza, la salute, lambiente e  
la protezione del consumatore.  
Este símbolo [un contenedor de basura tachado con  
una X en elAnexo IV de WEEE] indica que la recogida  
de basura de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos deberá  
tratarse por separado en los países de la Unión  
Europea. No tire este equipo a la basura doméstica.  
Para el desecho de este tipo de equipos utilice los  
sistemas de devolución al vendedor y de recogida que  
se encuentren disponibles.  
Questo simbolo [contenitore di spazzatura barrato  
come illustrato nellallegato IV della direttiva WEEE]  
indica una raccolta separata dei rifiuti di  
apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche nei paesi  
dellUnione Europea. Si prega di non gettare questo  
dispositivo tra i rifiuti domestici. Si prega di utilizzare i  
sistemi di raccolta e di recupero disponibili per lo  
smaltimento di questo tipo di dispositivi.  
Producto aplicable: DS-30/40/50  
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