DS-2400 Instructions (English)
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DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-2400 INSTRUCTIONS EN INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. EN To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for future reference.
DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-2400 INSTRUCTIONS EN INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. EN To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for future reference.
DS-2400 Instructions (English)
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...Features 7 Memory Card 8 Identification of Parts 10 Installing Batteries 12 Power Supply 14 Power Save Mode (Power Save 14 HOLD 15 Inserting and Ejecting a SD card .......... 16 Setting Time and Date (Time & Date) ... 17 2 Basic Operations Recording 19 Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) ...... 23 Recording Modes (Rec Mode 24 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA 25 Recording Monitor 26 Playing 27 Erasing 29 3 Advanced Operations Menu List 33 Learning to Use the Menu 35 Selecting Folders and Files 36 Displaying File Information (Information) .... 37 Locking Files (Lock...
...Features 7 Memory Card 8 Identification of Parts 10 Installing Batteries 12 Power Supply 14 Power Save Mode (Power Save 14 HOLD 15 Inserting and Ejecting a SD card .......... 16 Setting Time and Date (Time & Date) ... 17 2 Basic Operations Recording 19 Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) ...... 23 Recording Modes (Rec Mode 24 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA 25 Recording Monitor 26 Playing 27 Erasing 29 3 Advanced Operations Menu List 33 Learning to Use the Menu 35 Selecting Folders and Files 36 Displaying File Information (Information) .... 37 Locking Files (Lock...
DS-2400 Instructions (English)
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...; Supports USB 2.0. 1 Getting Started Main Features ● Support type of 1000 recordings (☞ P.19). ● It has a built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function (☞ P.25). ● Large LCD screen with backlight. ● Index mark function which is useful to 200 files/folder, for a maximum of memory: SD card (☞ P.8). ● Three smart buttons F1,F2 and F3. ● Recording and storing voice in the dictation (☞ P.39). ● DSS Player software...
...; Supports USB 2.0. 1 Getting Started Main Features ● Support type of 1000 recordings (☞ P.19). ● It has a built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function (☞ P.25). ● Large LCD screen with backlight. ● Index mark function which is useful to 200 files/folder, for a maximum of memory: SD card (☞ P.8). ● Three smart buttons F1,F2 and F3. ● Recording and storing voice in the dictation (☞ P.39). ● DSS Player software...
DS-2400 Instructions (English)
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...INDEX Display in the recording mode 1 Record mode indicator 2 Current folder 3 Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar) 4 Record indicator 5 Remaining recording time 6 Level meter indicator 7 Microphone sensitivity indicator 8 Current file number Author ID indicator Battery indicator VCVA VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator Identification of Parts Identification of Parts QP DICT VCVA DS2400 ! 025 /030 1 @ 02 M 50 S % # 12M 05S $ INSERT SPEED INDEX Display in the playback mode 9 Total number of the selected file $ Button guide display % Current Playback time Card Lock...
...INDEX Display in the recording mode 1 Record mode indicator 2 Current folder 3 Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar) 4 Record indicator 5 Remaining recording time 6 Level meter indicator 7 Microphone sensitivity indicator 8 Current file number Author ID indicator Battery indicator VCVA VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator Identification of Parts Identification of Parts QP DICT VCVA DS2400 ! 025 /030 1 @ 02 M 50 S % # 12M 05S $ INSERT SPEED INDEX Display in the playback mode 9 Total number of the selected file $ Button guide display % Current Playback time Card Lock...
DS-2400 Instructions (English)
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... AAA Alkaline Batteries. 1 Lightly press down and [ Battery Low ] appears on the display. When pulling on the tape the batteries may cause fluid leaks, overheating, and explosions. Installing Batteries This recorder can then be used . • Commercially available batteries for which part or all of the recorder's battery compartment. When the batteries are too weak, the recorder shuts down on the battery cover release button, then open the battery 1 cover. For...
... AAA Alkaline Batteries. 1 Lightly press down and [ Battery Low ] appears on the display. When pulling on the tape the batteries may cause fluid leaks, overheating, and explosions. Installing Batteries This recorder can then be used . • Commercially available batteries for which part or all of the recorder's battery compartment. When the batteries are too weak, the recorder shuts down on the battery cover release button, then open the battery 1 cover. For...
DS-2400 Instructions (English)
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... to reset the time when you load new batteries. • Remove the batteries if you will lose your currently recorded file since the file header will not be written. Removing the batteries while the recorder is shown in use the recorder for an extended period of time. Installing Batteries 1 Installing Batteries 13 If you are recording into a file and the batteries run out, you are not going to turn OFF the recorder before replacing the batteries...
... to reset the time when you load new batteries. • Remove the batteries if you will lose your currently recorded file since the file header will not be written. Removing the batteries while the recorder is shown in use the recorder for an extended period of time. Installing Batteries 1 Installing Batteries 13 If you are recording into a file and the batteries run out, you are not going to turn OFF the recorder before replacing the batteries...
DS-2400 Instructions (English)
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... power save mode automatically. The [Power Save] setting can set the time to the stop position before power was turned off . Turning Off the Power Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in memory before the power is turned off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum. Power Supply/Power Save Mode Power Supply When the recorder is not being used, turn on . Power Save Mode (Power Save) When the recorder is ON but not in the direction indicated by default, it will be turned off . Power Save Setting You can be turned...
... power save mode automatically. The [Power Save] setting can set the time to the stop position before power was turned off . Turning Off the Power Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in memory before the power is turned off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum. Power Supply/Power Save Mode Power Supply When the recorder is not being used, turn on . Power Save Mode (Power Save) When the recorder is ON but not in the direction indicated by default, it will be turned off . Power Save Setting You can be turned...
DS-2400 Instructions (English)
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... the setup screen. Changing the Time and Date When the recorder's POWER/HOLD switch is not correct, set date and time. Example: October 14, 2008 (Initial setting) 10M 14D 2008Y 1 14D 10M 2008Y 2008Y 10M 14D Setting Time and Date *The display will be displayed for two seconds. Press the PLAY/OK button according to complete the setting. 18 The time and date screen appears. Setting Time and Date (Time & Date) • You can set the time and date from the set it using DSS Player software...
... the setup screen. Changing the Time and Date When the recorder's POWER/HOLD switch is not correct, set date and time. Example: October 14, 2008 (Initial setting) 10M 14D 2008Y 1 14D 10M 2008Y 2008Y 10M 14D Setting Time and Date *The display will be displayed for two seconds. Press the PLAY/OK button according to complete the setting. 18 The time and date screen appears. Setting Time and Date (Time & Date) • You can set the time and date from the set it using DSS Player software...
DS-2400 Instructions (English)
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... • Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) Folder B might environment. These five folders can Recording related settings can be dedicated to record at the current position in the file (☞ P.22). 19 for example, Folder A might be recorded per folder. • Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator By default, the Recording Mode is QP. (VCVA) (☞ P.25) • Recording Monitor (☞ P.26) Record Function By default, the RECORD function is configured to holding (☞...
... • Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) Folder B might environment. These five folders can Recording related settings can be dedicated to record at the current position in the file (☞ P.22). 19 for example, Folder A might be recorded per folder. • Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator By default, the Recording Mode is QP. (VCVA) (☞ P.25) • Recording Monitor (☞ P.26) Record Function By default, the RECORD function is configured to holding (☞...
DS-2400 Instructions (English)
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...; A beep will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is less than 60 seconds, the record indicator light starts flashing in . Press the NEW button to create a new QP DICT 1 file. 031 aSelected Author ID a DS2400 b / 030 bNew file number E F 2 2 cRemaining recording time New File Remain c 15 H 22 M 40 s FOLDER INFO MENU Recording 2 Press the REC button to your computer using DSS Player Software (☞ P.49). 20 If you can change the LCD DISPLY INDEX screen displays. 3 dRecord...
...; A beep will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is less than 60 seconds, the record indicator light starts flashing in . Press the NEW button to create a new QP DICT 1 file. 031 aSelected Author ID a DS2400 b / 030 bNew file number E F 2 2 cRemaining recording time New File Remain c 15 H 22 M 40 s FOLDER INFO MENU Recording 2 Press the REC button to your computer using DSS Player Software (☞ P.49). 20 If you can change the LCD DISPLY INDEX screen displays. 3 dRecord...
DS-2400 Instructions (English)
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Playing Review (REV) Press and Hold the 0 or REW button while stopped Release the button. Playback Speed Press the F2 (SPEED) button during playback. ➥ Every time the F2(SPEED) button is pressed within 2 seconds, the recorder skips to Cancel functions Fast Forward (FF) Press the 9 or FF button once while stopped. Notes • If you press the 9 or FF button once while fast-forwarding or twice while stopped, the recorder will stop at normal speed. Playing Playback Operation How to...
Playing Review (REV) Press and Hold the 0 or REW button while stopped Release the button. Playback Speed Press the F2 (SPEED) button during playback. ➥ Every time the F2(SPEED) button is pressed within 2 seconds, the recorder skips to Cancel functions Fast Forward (FF) Press the 9 or FF button once while stopped. Notes • If you press the 9 or FF button once while fast-forwarding or twice while stopped, the recorder will stop at normal speed. Playing Playback Operation How to...
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... Index 01 Set INSERT SPEED INDEX Locating an Index Mark 2 While playing back a file, press and hold the 9 or 0 button. PLAY/OK F3 button 9, 0 button ERASE button Setting an Index Mark 1 While the recorder is recording or in playback mode, press the F3(INDEX) button to set to clear. 4 While the index number appears for 1 second when it reaches the Index mark. The recorder stops for approximately 2 seconds on the display. QP DICT...
... Index 01 Set INSERT SPEED INDEX Locating an Index Mark 2 While playing back a file, press and hold the 9 or 0 button. PLAY/OK F3 button 9, 0 button ERASE button Setting an Index Mark 1 While the recorder is recording or in playback mode, press the F3(INDEX) button to set to clear. 4 While the index number appears for 1 second when it reaches the Index mark. The recorder stops for approximately 2 seconds on the display. QP DICT...
DS-2400 Instructions (English)
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... be installed automatically to the computer. 48 Device Menu Beep Power Save Time & Date USB Class Reset Settings Format BACK EXIT 2 Press the + or - USB Class Composite Storage Composite Set BACK EXIT 4 Press the F3(EXIT) or 0 button to [Composite] when using this recorder is possible. F1, F3 button 3 PLAY/OK PLAY/OK,+, -, 9, 0 button Changing the USB Class 1 Select [USB Class] at the [Device Menu] screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9 button. If you out of this recorder with a USB connection...
... be installed automatically to the computer. 48 Device Menu Beep Power Save Time & Date USB Class Reset Settings Format BACK EXIT 2 Press the + or - USB Class Composite Storage Composite Set BACK EXIT 4 Press the F3(EXIT) or 0 button to [Composite] when using this recorder is possible. F1, F3 button 3 PLAY/OK PLAY/OK,+, -, 9, 0 button Changing the USB Class 1 Select [USB Class] at the [Device Menu] screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9 button. If you out of this recorder with a USB connection...
DS-2400 Instructions (English)
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... connecting the device. • Automatic download of Dictation by connecting the device. • Voice recorder's menu setting. • Direct recording and editing of managing your computer meets the minimum requirements listed below. 4 Minimum Requirement DSS Player Software Windows Operating System: CPU: Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 Windows XP Home edition Service Pack 2,3 Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2,3 (32bit/64bit) Windows Vista Home Basic, Service Pack 1 (32bit/64bit) Windows Vista Home Premium, Service Pack 1 (32bit/64bit) Windows Vista Business, Service...
... connecting the device. • Automatic download of Dictation by connecting the device. • Voice recorder's menu setting. • Direct recording and editing of managing your computer meets the minimum requirements listed below. 4 Minimum Requirement DSS Player Software Windows Operating System: CPU: Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 Windows XP Home edition Service Pack 2,3 Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2,3 (32bit/64bit) Windows Vista Home Basic, Service Pack 1 (32bit/64bit) Windows Vista Home Premium, Service Pack 1 (32bit/64bit) Windows Vista Business, Service...
DS-2400 Instructions (English)
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... the screen. Installing DSS Player Software 51 An explanation of the installation method for individuals and one . • If you have consented to install on the license ID card included inside the recorder package. 4 Proceed with the installation according to the instructions on a single PC will begin . The installation program will start automatically, browse your name, company name, and license ID number (serial number). Macintosh 1 Insert Olympus DSS Player...
... the screen. Installing DSS Player Software 51 An explanation of the installation method for individuals and one . • If you have consented to install on the license ID card included inside the recorder package. 4 Proceed with the installation according to the instructions on a single PC will begin . The installation program will start automatically, browse your name, company name, and license ID number (serial number). Macintosh 1 Insert Olympus DSS Player...
DS-2400 Instructions (English)
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... PC Using the USB Cable 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the recorder's drive displayed on desktop to trash box by drag and drop. 2 Disconnect the USB cable. 54 While PC connection, the SD card is displayed on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of the screen. If [Remote] is recognized as the respective removable disk drive. 4 Disconnecting from Your PC Windows...
... PC Using the USB Cable 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the recorder's drive displayed on desktop to trash box by drag and drop. 2 Disconnect the USB cable. 54 While PC connection, the SD card is displayed on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of the screen. If [Remote] is recognized as the respective removable disk drive. 4 Disconnecting from Your PC Windows...
DS-2400 Instructions (English)
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... longer of 200 Erase unnecessary files (☞ P.29). The card has no remaining memory. There was inserted. An incompatible card was an error while formatting the card. Folder Full The folder is a malfunction. The destination folder already has the maximum number of purchase or Olympus Service Center for repair. Contact the place of files (200). There is getting low. Unlock the file (☞ P.38). Replace with this recorder. Erase files that are no...
... longer of 200 Erase unnecessary files (☞ P.29). The card has no remaining memory. There was inserted. An incompatible card was an error while formatting the card. Folder Full The folder is a malfunction. The destination folder already has the maximum number of purchase or Olympus Service Center for repair. Contact the place of files (200). There is getting low. Unlock the file (☞ P.38). Replace with this recorder. Erase files that are no...
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...; P.12). Unlock the file (☞ P.38). Unable to the right folder. Unable to change the PC's USB with new batteries (☞ P.12). Turn the recorder ON (☞ P.14). Unlock the SD card lock (☞ P.8). The SD card is too low. Recording level The microphone sensitivity is locked. Replace with some PCs running Windows XP or settings. Replace with new batteries (☞ P.12). reached. Switch to erase The file is set index marks The maximum number of files has...
...; P.12). Unlock the file (☞ P.38). Unable to the right folder. Unable to change the PC's USB with new batteries (☞ P.12). Turn the recorder ON (☞ P.14). Unlock the SD card lock (☞ P.8). The SD card is too low. Recording level The microphone sensitivity is locked. Replace with some PCs running Windows XP or settings. Replace with new batteries (☞ P.12). reached. Switch to erase The file is set index marks The maximum number of files has...
DS-2400 Instructions (English)
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... customers in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Conformity Model Number: Trade Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: DS-2400 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Canadian RFI FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out...
... customers in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Conformity Model Number: Trade Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: DS-2400 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Canadian RFI FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out...
DS-2400 Mode d'emploi (Français)
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... OFFICE USE This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in North and South America Declaration of Conformity Model Number: Trade Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: DS-2400 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER OLYMPUS IMAGING ... device Complies with Part 15 of Communications. 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. For customers...
... OFFICE USE This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in North and South America Declaration of Conformity Model Number: Trade Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: DS-2400 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER OLYMPUS IMAGING ... device Complies with Part 15 of Communications. 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. For customers...