DS-40 Instructions (English)
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Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. Please read these instructions for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-50 DS-40 DS-30 INSTRUCTIONS EN INSTRUCTIONS ES Thank you test the record function and volume before use.
Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. Please read these instructions for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-50 DS-40 DS-30 INSTRUCTIONS EN INSTRUCTIONS ES Thank you test the record function and volume before use.
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... HOLD 16 Setting Time/Date (Time&Date 17 Notes on the Folders 19 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 3 About Playback Playing 34 Select Play Mode (Play Mode 39 How to begin segment repeat playback .. 41 Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel) ... 43 Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter 45 4 Erase and other functions Erasing 47 Index Marks and Temp Marks 50 Formatting the Recorder (Format 52 5 Display and Sound...
... HOLD 16 Setting Time/Date (Time&Date 17 Notes on the Folders 19 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 3 About Playback Playing 34 Select Play Mode (Play Mode 39 How to begin segment repeat playback .. 41 Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel) ... 43 Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter 45 4 Erase and other functions Erasing 47 Index Marks and Temp Marks 50 Formatting the Recorder (Format 52 5 Display and Sound...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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.... Keep this Recorder 134 Using Windows Media Player 136 Window Names (Windows Media Player 137 Copying Music from External Microphone or Other Devices 34 Timer Recording (Timer Rec 36 Set Skip Space (Skip Space 46 Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed) .... 48 Alarm Playback Function (Alarm 59 Locking Files (Lock 68 Changing Folder Names (Folder Name 70 Rearranging files (File Move 72 6 Changing the USB Class (USB Class) ....... 77 Changing Power Save (Power Save) ...... 78 Changing External Input Setting (Ext. You can use an online expanded version of this manual in an...
.... Keep this Recorder 134 Using Windows Media Player 136 Window Names (Windows Media Player 137 Copying Music from External Microphone or Other Devices 34 Timer Recording (Timer Rec 36 Set Skip Space (Skip Space 46 Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed) .... 48 Alarm Playback Function (Alarm 59 Locking Files (Lock 68 Changing Folder Names (Folder Name 70 Rearranging files (File Move 72 6 Changing the USB Class (USB Class) ....... 77 Changing Power Save (Power Save) ...... 78 Changing External Input Setting (Ext. You can use an online expanded version of this manual in an...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in monaural microphone for recording. ● Several recording modes can also play back WMA and MP3 (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3) format files. (☞ P34, 65) ● A exclusive remote control (supplied with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to the exclusive remote control, it is not necessary during playback, offering excellent portability. • If the stereo microphone is removed and attached to a computer. 9 Even if the recorder's memory is not used as...
... (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in monaural microphone for recording. ● Several recording modes can also play back WMA and MP3 (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3) format files. (☞ P34, 65) ● A exclusive remote control (supplied with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to the exclusive remote control, it is not necessary during playback, offering excellent portability. • If the stereo microphone is removed and attached to a computer. 9 Even if the recorder's memory is not used as...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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...; The playback speed can be controlled as preferred. ● It features various repeat functions. (☞ P39,41) ● A Noise Cancel Function (☞P43) and a Voice Filter Function (☞P45) cut noise and enable clear audio playback. ● Fast forward and rewind are registered in English and other similar noises while recording.(☞ P32) ● Index mark and temp mark features allow you can use it as external memory to read and save the data...
...; The playback speed can be controlled as preferred. ● It features various repeat functions. (☞ P39,41) ● A Noise Cancel Function (☞P43) and a Voice Filter Function (☞P45) cut noise and enable clear audio playback. ● Fast forward and rewind are registered in English and other similar noises while recording.(☞ P32) ● Index mark and temp mark features allow you can use it as external memory to read and save the data...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... of recorded files in the playback mode 1 Folder name indicator 2 Erase lock indicator 3 Current file number 4 Play position bar indicator 5 Total number of Parts Remote Controller (RS29 supplied with the DS-50 only) Recording and stop operations can also be 1 performed by connecting it to the recorder. Display (LCD Panel) Identification of Parts r t r MIC (Microphone) jack t REC/STOP switch y Clip 12 Display in the stereo recording mode Display in the folder 6 Record mode indicator 7 Character information display y 8 Icon display Noise Cancel indicator Voice...
... of recorded files in the playback mode 1 Folder name indicator 2 Erase lock indicator 3 Current file number 4 Play position bar indicator 5 Total number of Parts Remote Controller (RS29 supplied with the DS-50 only) Recording and stop operations can also be 1 performed by connecting it to the recorder. Display (LCD Panel) Identification of Parts r t r MIC (Microphone) jack t REC/STOP switch y Clip 12 Display in the stereo recording mode Display in the folder 6 Record mode indicator 7 Character information display y 8 Icon display Noise Cancel indicator Voice...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... reset the time when you load fresh batteries (☞ P17). • Remove the batteries if you may not be possible to play back the voice data being recorded. If the AC adapter is crucial to change the batteries once you see only one Hash mark in while recording using batteries, it takes longer than 1 minute to replace dead batteries, you are recording into a household power outlet and connect the power plug...
... reset the time when you load fresh batteries (☞ P17). • Remove the batteries if you may not be possible to play back the voice data being recorded. If the AC adapter is crucial to change the batteries once you see only one Hash mark in while recording using batteries, it takes longer than 1 minute to replace dead batteries, you are recording into a household power outlet and connect the power plug...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... the menu screen, and select the "Time&Date". Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) 3 Press the OK button to close the menu. 18 Press the OK 3 button according to the time signal. ... 1 Notes • If you don't want the guidance feature, select "Off". If the "Time & Date" is not required, select "Off", and the screen goes into "Voice Guide" setup (☞P57). The Time/Date screen appears. Setting Time/Date Changing the Time/Date Press the STOP button while the recorder has stopped recording...
... the menu screen, and select the "Time&Date". Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) 3 Press the OK button to close the menu. 18 Press the OK 3 button according to the time signal. ... 1 Notes • If you don't want the guidance feature, select "Off". If the "Time & Date" is not required, select "Off", and the screen goes into "Voice Guide" setup (☞P57). The Time/Date screen appears. Setting Time/Date Changing the Time/Date Press the STOP button while the recorder has stopped recording...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... saved in this recorder. Notes on the Folders Each folder in a tree format. "Audible" folder can save up to create a folder in advance inside the "Music" folder. Notes on this folder (in each folder, and up to two layers can be created under the "Music" folder including "Music" and "Podcast". • When using the "Audible Manager", and files 1 transferred to 200 voice files. A "Podcast" folder, for saving files distributed by using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start...
... saved in this recorder. Notes on the Folders Each folder in a tree format. "Audible" folder can save up to create a folder in advance inside the "Music" folder. Notes on this folder (in each folder, and up to two layers can be created under the "Music" folder including "Music" and "Podcast". • When using the "Audible Manager", and files 1 transferred to 200 voice files. A "Podcast" folder, for saving files distributed by using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start...
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The default name on the Digital Voice Recorder. The user ID can be automatically created for files recorded by a Digital Voice Recorder. User ID : The name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder is "DS-50" , "DS-40" or "DS-30" . DS50 0001.WMA Extension 1 File number : A serial number automatically assigned by this recorder. Notes on the Folders Notes on the Folders File names will be modified with DSS Player. 22
The default name on the Digital Voice Recorder. The user ID can be automatically created for files recorded by a Digital Voice Recorder. User ID : The name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder is "DS-50" , "DS-40" or "DS-30" . DS50 0001.WMA Extension 1 File number : A serial number automatically assigned by this recorder. Notes on the Folders Notes on the Folders File names will be modified with DSS Player. 22
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... the exclusive stereo microphone is unplugged, it will be a monaural recording through the built-in microphone, and same audio will be still made in ST XQ and ST HQ modes while the exclusive stereo microphone is unplugged, recordings can be recorded on both Left channel (Lch) and Right channel (Rch). • Stop the recorder before plugging in microphone. Connect the exclusive stereo microphone to your need. 2 Stereo recording using the recorder's built...
... the exclusive stereo microphone is unplugged, it will be a monaural recording through the built-in microphone, and same audio will be still made in ST XQ and ST HQ modes while the exclusive stereo microphone is unplugged, recordings can be recorded on both Left channel (Lch) and Right channel (Rch). • Stop the recorder before plugging in microphone. Connect the exclusive stereo microphone to your need. 2 Stereo recording using the recorder's built...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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...-control stereo 24 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 with the recorder's built-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 (☞P25). ... Connect the exclusive remote control to the recorder's MIC/REMOTE jack. 2 ➥ Use the REC/STOP switch...
...-control stereo 24 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 with the recorder's built-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 (☞P25). ... Connect the exclusive remote control to the recorder's MIC/REMOTE jack. 2 ➥ Use the REC/STOP switch...
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... REC button, an "Illegal Folder" message will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster. • "Memory Full" or "Folder Full" will flash. Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further (☞ P.47). Recording Pause Press the REC button while recording. ➥ "Rec Pause" will flash on . • A beep will sound when remaining recording time reaches 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds while recording. • When remaining recording time...
... REC button, an "Illegal Folder" message will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster. • "Memory Full" or "Folder Full" will flash. Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further (☞ P.47). Recording Pause Press the REC button while recording. ➥ "Rec Pause" will flash on . • A beep will sound when remaining recording time reaches 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds while recording. • When remaining recording time...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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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 be transferred to the recorder again. • When the recorder is formatted, all the saved data, including locked files and read-only files, are erased. 4 54 Formatting the Recorder Formatting the Recorder (Format) Notes • Never turn the power off or remove batteries during formatting because data may not 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 be transferred to the recorder again. • When the recorder is formatted, all the saved data, including locked files and read-only files, are erased. 4 54 Formatting the Recorder Formatting the Recorder (Format) Notes • Never turn the power off or remove batteries during formatting because data may not be corrupted.
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... the MENU button for each item to move to quickly set . 60 button to move to the item to set it. button to move to the tab that contains the item you want to set. 2 3 3 Press the OK or 9 button to move to the item you want to be set . You can be set during a recording or 1 playback. (☞ P64) 2 Press the + or - Setup using...
... the MENU button for each item to move to quickly set . 60 button to move to the item to set it. button to move to the tab that contains the item you want to set. 2 3 3 Press the OK or 9 button to move to the item you want to be set . You can be set during a recording or 1 playback. (☞ P64) 2 Press the + or - Setup using...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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...; Playback voice files on your PC can . When removing the USB cable, be transferred and played back on this recorder. • If an upgrade (Option) to DSS Player Plus is indicating you to do not remove the USB cable even if the screen is executed, various additional functions can be set with the recorder or DSS player. ● If folders or files stored on the recorder are downloading a file from the PC to the recorder. • Using the Windows...
...; Playback voice files on your PC can . When removing the USB cable, be transferred and played back on this recorder. • If an upgrade (Option) to DSS Player Plus is indicating you to do not remove the USB cable even if the screen is executed, various additional functions can be set with the recorder or DSS player. ● If folders or files stored on the recorder are downloading a file from the PC to the recorder. • Using the Windows...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... DSS Player, in the menu setting of this recorder will be recognized as a removable disk drive. • Be sure to the connection port on 7 recorder if the USB cable is displayed. "Remote (Storage)" is displayed on the side of the PC. 3 Confirm that the recorder has stopped and connect a USB cable to use the attached dedicated cable for the USB connecting cable. If any other company's cable is used, it will not be the cause trouble. Connecting...
... DSS Player, in the menu setting of this recorder will be recognized as a removable disk drive. • Be sure to the connection port on 7 recorder if the USB cable is displayed. "Remote (Storage)" is displayed on the side of the PC. 3 Confirm that the recorder has stopped and connect a USB cable to use the attached dedicated cable for the USB connecting cable. If any other company's cable is used, it will not be the cause trouble. Connecting...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... "Recording the Sound of the ACELP and MP3 formats when recorder is compatible with This Recorder"(☞ ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS P35) for playing on the Internet. You can transfer language content and music files imported from language CDs and the Internet using Windows Media Player for details. 79 In addition, recorder is compatible with the Audible content of Other Devices with WMA and MP3 language content. Directly record files to the Recorder • Connect...
... "Recording the Sound of the ACELP and MP3 formats when recorder is compatible with This Recorder"(☞ ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS P35) for playing on the Internet. You can transfer language content and music files imported from language CDs and the Internet using Windows Media Player for details. 79 In addition, recorder is compatible with the Audible content of Other Devices with WMA and MP3 language content. Directly record files to the Recorder • Connect...
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... only stereo can quick charge Olympus AA or AAA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. If the supplied stereo microphone (ME53S) is plugged in, it gives clear sound quality with an Ni-MH rechargeable battery charger (BU-400) and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (BR401) as the DS-50 model. Belt loop on the back of ambient noise. The voice or conversation over the phone can be used to the microphone input jack when recording. Use...
... only stereo can quick charge Olympus AA or AAA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. If the supplied stereo microphone (ME53S) is plugged in, it gives clear sound quality with an Ni-MH rechargeable battery charger (BU-400) and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (BR401) as the DS-50 model. Belt loop on the back of ambient noise. The voice or conversation over the phone can be used to the microphone input jack when recording. Use...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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.... 18 hours SP mode: Approx. 21 hours LP mode: Approx. 22 hours Playback: (All mode) Speaker playback: Approx. 9 hours Earphone playback: Approx. 20 hours Recording medium Built-in flash memory DS-50: 1 GB DS-40: 512 MB DS-30: 256 MB Speaker Built-in ø23 mm round dynamic speaker MIC jack ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 680Ω 12 EAR jack ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8Ω or more Maximum working output (3 V DC...
.... 18 hours SP mode: Approx. 21 hours LP mode: Approx. 22 hours Playback: (All mode) Speaker playback: Approx. 9 hours Earphone playback: Approx. 20 hours Recording medium Built-in flash memory DS-50: 1 GB DS-40: 512 MB DS-30: 256 MB Speaker Built-in ø23 mm round dynamic speaker MIC jack ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 680Ω 12 EAR jack ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8Ω or more Maximum working output (3 V DC...