DS-2300 Quick Start Guide (English)
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... Press the PLAY button to play indicator lamp glows red. 5 Press the STOP button to start overwriting. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-2300 Quick Start Guide Getting Started Recording a b 1 c AUTHOR A 2 NEW F I LE REMA I NSERT REC 2 1 5 3 Turning ON the Recorder Slide the power switch to the ON position to power save mode automatically. The record/play the file. 3 Press the STOP button where you want to start overwriting. 4 Press the REC button to stop recording. The record/play indicator lamp glows red. 5 Press the STOP button to stop inserting additional recording. To...
... Press the PLAY button to play indicator lamp glows red. 5 Press the STOP button to start overwriting. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-2300 Quick Start Guide Getting Started Recording a b 1 c AUTHOR A 2 NEW F I LE REMA I NSERT REC 2 1 5 3 Turning ON the Recorder Slide the power switch to the ON position to power save mode automatically. The record/play the file. 3 Press the STOP button where you want to start overwriting. 4 Press the REC button to stop recording. The record/play indicator lamp glows red. 5 Press the STOP button to stop inserting additional recording. To...
DS-2300 Quick Start Guide (English)
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... REC button to complete the setup screen. 6 Press the STOP button to 12 BACKLIGHT OFF or ON TIME&DATE Time/Date setting. EXIT CONTRAST Returns to the MENU. 1 to close the main menu. flashes on the display for more while "FILE ERASE ?" File numbers will start playback. OFF or ON SUB MENU Setting item Setup LOCK BEEP OFF or ON OFF or ON FORMAT Recorder formatting. Erasing a File FOLDER A 3,4 F I LE 2 ERASE ? The display changes to the SUB MENU. Switches to "FILE ERASE !" Details of the file being played 4 1 Press the FOLDER/MENU button...
... REC button to complete the setup screen. 6 Press the STOP button to 12 BACKLIGHT OFF or ON TIME&DATE Time/Date setting. EXIT CONTRAST Returns to the MENU. 1 to close the main menu. flashes on the display for more while "FILE ERASE ?" File numbers will start playback. OFF or ON SUB MENU Setting item Setup LOCK BEEP OFF or ON OFF or ON FORMAT Recorder formatting. Erasing a File FOLDER A 3,4 F I LE 2 ERASE ? The display changes to the SUB MENU. Switches to "FILE ERASE !" Details of the file being played 4 1 Press the FOLDER/MENU button...
DS-2300 Online Instructions (English)
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Please read these instructions for future reference. EN DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-2300 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder.
Please read these instructions for future reference. EN DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-2300 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder.
DS-2300 Online Instructions (English)
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... 22 Recording Modes (REC MODE 23 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA 24 Recording Monitor 26 Playing 27 Erasing 29 3 Other Functions Locking Files (LOCK 31 Index Marks 32 LCD Display Information 33 Formatting the Card (FORMAT 35 Hold 37 LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST 38 Backlight (BACKLIGHT 39 System Sounds (BEEP 40 Menu Setting Method 41 4 Preparation Before Using DSS Player Using DSS Player Software 42 Operating Environment 43 Installing Software 44 Uninstalling Software 47 Using Online Help 49 Connection to Your PC 50 Running DSS Player 52 Window...
... 22 Recording Modes (REC MODE 23 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA 24 Recording Monitor 26 Playing 27 Erasing 29 3 Other Functions Locking Files (LOCK 31 Index Marks 32 LCD Display Information 33 Formatting the Card (FORMAT 35 Hold 37 LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST 38 Backlight (BACKLIGHT 39 System Sounds (BEEP 40 Menu Setting Method 41 4 Preparation Before Using DSS Player Using DSS Player Software 42 Operating Environment 43 Installing Software 44 Uninstalling Software 47 Using Online Help 49 Connection to Your PC 50 Running DSS Player 52 Window...
DS-2300 Online Instructions (English)
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... for the maximum of 995 recordings. ( P.18) It has a built-in DSS format. Connect the USB connection cable to enable high speed data transfer to a computer. ( P.50) Recording and storing voice in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function. ( P.24) You can be upgraded to hear. Two recording modes, SP (Standard Playback) mode or LP (Long Playback) mode ( P.23). can be upgraded to set this recorder, etc. Plus The "DSS Player" can insert or delete index marks. ( P.32) •...
... for the maximum of 995 recordings. ( P.18) It has a built-in DSS format. Connect the USB connection cable to enable high speed data transfer to a computer. ( P.50) Recording and storing voice in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function. ( P.24) You can be upgraded to hear. Two recording modes, SP (Standard Playback) mode or LP (Long Playback) mode ( P.23). can be upgraded to set this recorder, etc. Plus The "DSS Player" can insert or delete index marks. ( P.32) •...
DS-2300 Online Instructions (English)
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... card. Removing the batteries while the recorder is crucial to turn OFF the recorder before replacing the batteries. If you are not going to use the recorder for the recorder ( P.83). ...Notes • Be sure to replace the batteries when one hash mark in shown in use may have to reset the time when you load fresh batteries ( P.13). • Remove the batteries if you are too weak, the recorder shuts...
... card. Removing the batteries while the recorder is crucial to turn OFF the recorder before replacing the batteries. If you are not going to use the recorder for the recorder ( P.83). ...Notes • Be sure to replace the batteries when one hash mark in shown in use may have to reset the time when you load fresh batteries ( P.13). • Remove the batteries if you are too weak, the recorder shuts...
DS-2300 Online Instructions (English)
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Turning ON the Recorder 1 With the battery in use for 10 minutes, it will be active. Slide the power switch to the ON position to work. To reactivate the recorder again, press any of the buttons or switch on the recorder. 12 Turning ON the Recorder/ Power Save Mode Power Save Mode When the recorder is ON but not in the recorder and the card inserted properly, the recorder is in the OFF position, none of the buttons on the recorder will switch to power save mode automatically. While the power switch on the back of the recorder is ready to activate the recorder.
Turning ON the Recorder 1 With the battery in use for 10 minutes, it will be active. Slide the power switch to the ON position to work. To reactivate the recorder again, press any of the buttons or switch on the recorder. 12 Turning ON the Recorder/ Power Save Mode Power Save Mode When the recorder is ON but not in the recorder and the card inserted properly, the recorder is in the OFF position, none of the buttons on the recorder will switch to power save mode automatically. While the power switch on the back of the recorder is ready to activate the recorder.
DS-2300 Online Instructions (English)
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... drops below the threshold level. SUB MENU VCVA REC MODE MIC SENSE 1,6 3 Press the REC button. The menu appears ( P.41). 3,5 2,4 2 Press the FF or REW button to close the menu. OFF 5 Press the REC button to complete the setup screen. 6 Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose "VCVA" flashes on the screen. 24 The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by turning off recording 2 during silent periods. This helps make the playback, with no lulls...
... drops below the threshold level. SUB MENU VCVA REC MODE MIC SENSE 1,6 3 Press the REC button. The menu appears ( P.41). 3,5 2,4 2 Press the FF or REW button to close the menu. OFF 5 Press the REC button to complete the setup screen. 6 Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose "VCVA" flashes on the screen. 24 The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by turning off recording 2 during silent periods. This helps make the playback, with no lulls...
DS-2300 Online Instructions (English)
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... STOP mode. Press the REC button. Select MIC SENSE between CONF (high-sensitivity mode) or DICT (low-sensitivity mode) ( P.22). 3 EXIT Exit MENU and return to the MENU. Locking files setting. System sounds setting. Hour, minute, year, month and day ( P.13). Microphone sensitivity setting. Menu Setting Method SUB MENU SUB MENU VCVA LOCK BEEP FORMAT EXIT CONTRAST BACKLIGHT TIME&DATE Switches to 12 ( P.38). Backlight setting. Notes • If you press the STOP button or FOLDER/MENU button during a menu setup operation, the recorder will stop...
... STOP mode. Press the REC button. Select MIC SENSE between CONF (high-sensitivity mode) or DICT (low-sensitivity mode) ( P.22). 3 EXIT Exit MENU and return to the MENU. Locking files setting. System sounds setting. Hour, minute, year, month and day ( P.13). Microphone sensitivity setting. Menu Setting Method SUB MENU SUB MENU VCVA LOCK BEEP FORMAT EXIT CONTRAST BACKLIGHT TIME&DATE Switches to 12 ( P.38). Backlight setting. Notes • If you press the STOP button or FOLDER/MENU button during a menu setup operation, the recorder will stop...
DS-2300 Online Instructions (English)
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... language to view the accompanying manual in the [Open] field and click [OK] . Installing Software Windows 1 Insert DSS Player into the CD-ROM drive. The installation program will start ] button and select [Run]. 3 Enter "D:\setup.exe" in PDF format. Applications included with "DSS Player" • DSS Player: Recorded voice files can be downloaded to your PC. Installing Software Before you connect the recorder to the PC for complete file management and playback solution. • Acrobat Reader is...
... language to view the accompanying manual in the [Open] field and click [OK] . Installing Software Windows 1 Insert DSS Player into the CD-ROM drive. The installation program will start ] button and select [Run]. 3 Enter "D:\setup.exe" in PDF format. Applications included with "DSS Player" • DSS Player: Recorded voice files can be downloaded to your PC. Installing Software Before you connect the recorder to the PC for complete file management and playback solution. • Acrobat Reader is...
DS-2300 Online Instructions (English)
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... with DSS Player. To accept the default folder, click [Next]. 9 Authorizing the start automatically. (For details about operation for this purpose. Installing DSS Player 5 Register user information. To accept the default folder, click [Next]. Click [Yes]. 8 Select a program menu folder. To accept them , click [Yes]. 7 Select where to another one, such as [Start Up]. Installing Software Installing the Device Driver 11 Connect the recorder to your name, company name and serial number.
... with DSS Player. To accept the default folder, click [Next]. 9 Authorizing the start automatically. (For details about operation for this purpose. Installing DSS Player 5 Register user information. To accept the default folder, click [Next]. Click [Yes]. 8 Select a program menu folder. To accept them , click [Yes]. 7 Select where to another one, such as [Start Up]. Installing Software Installing the Device Driver 11 Connect the recorder to your name, company name and serial number.
DS-2300 Online Instructions (English)
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... Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Speed Control, Volume Control, Time Axis and Index Skip are available from the Voice File List Box. 3 Play the voice file. The default name on the Digital Voice Recorder. Select the voice file to play. 2 Select the voice file. The name that contains the voice file you would like to play ) button of the Play Control Bar. Click the (play from the Play Control Bar. 1 2 5 3 Play a Voice File File Name Format File names are assigned in the following manner: DS23 0001.DSS Extension File number...
... Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Speed Control, Volume Control, Time Axis and Index Skip are available from the Voice File List Box. 3 Play the voice file. The default name on the Digital Voice Recorder. Select the voice file to play. 2 Select the voice file. The name that contains the voice file you would like to play ) button of the Play Control Bar. Click the (play from the Play Control Bar. 1 2 5 3 Play a Voice File File Name Format File names are assigned in the following manner: DS23 0001.DSS Extension File number...
DS-2300 Online Instructions (English)
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... function of the recorder is changed to Audio device from the Voice File List Box. 2 Click the [File] menu, then select [Edit File], or click the icon. While the recorder is connected to the PC with the buttons controlling the recording or editing process. Remote Dictation window appears. 3 Edit the recording using the recorder and the DSS Player. Closing the Remote Dictation window and returning to the main screen will act as a sophisticated microphone with the USB cable...
... function of the recorder is changed to Audio device from the Voice File List Box. 2 Click the [File] menu, then select [Edit File], or click the icon. While the recorder is connected to the PC with the buttons controlling the recording or editing process. Remote Dictation window appears. 3 Edit the recording using the recorder and the DSS Player. Closing the Remote Dictation window and returning to the main screen will act as a sophisticated microphone with the USB cable...
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... have DSS Player. Macintosh From the [Tools] menu. 2 Click [Transfer]. If you want to send a voice file by attaching it to the Digital Voice Recorder. 1 2 ...Note NEVER remove the card or disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is used in the [Transfer User ID] window. http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_downloads.asp http://olympus-europa.com/consumer/2590_software.cfm Changing User ID 5 The user ID is flashing. Send Voice Files with E-mail/ Changing User...
... have DSS Player. Macintosh From the [Tools] menu. 2 Click [Transfer]. If you want to send a voice file by attaching it to the Digital Voice Recorder. 1 2 ...Note NEVER remove the card or disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is used in the [Transfer User ID] window. http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_downloads.asp http://olympus-europa.com/consumer/2590_software.cfm Changing User ID 5 The user ID is flashing. Send Voice Files with E-mail/ Changing User...
DS-2300 Online Instructions (English)
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......Note NEVER remove the card or disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. Device Window folder names consist of a string of the folders on the Digital Voice Recorder is flashing. You can also edit file comments imported from the [File] menu. If you do , the data on the card will get destroyed. Changing a folder name in the [Edit Comments] window, and transfer them from the [File] menu and type a folder name. If...
......Note NEVER remove the card or disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. Device Window folder names consist of a string of the folders on the Digital Voice Recorder is flashing. You can also edit file comments imported from the [File] menu. If you do , the data on the card will get destroyed. Changing a folder name in the [Edit Comments] window, and transfer them from the [File] menu and type a folder name. If...
DS-2300 Online Instructions (English)
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... to audio device]. 5 USB Microphone/USB Speaker Uses as a USB Speaker If this recorder is connected by USB, it can function as a microphone, you can output voice through the recorder, without audio output from the [Tools] in the toolbar to change the output destination. 63 When used as a USB speaker. If the recorder is used as a USB speaker, audio output can be used as a USB speaker, you can record voice on your PC using the PC speaker. Windows...
... to audio device]. 5 USB Microphone/USB Speaker Uses as a USB Speaker If this recorder is connected by USB, it can function as a microphone, you can output voice through the recorder, without audio output from the [Tools] in the toolbar to change the output destination. 63 When used as a USB speaker. If the recorder is used as a USB speaker, audio output can be used as a USB speaker, you can record voice on your PC using the PC speaker. Windows...
DS-2300 Online Instructions (English)
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Using Voice Recognition Software 6 Select a sound card. During audio setup, enrollment, please input voice data from the recorder. 5 It is recommended that you enroll while in your environment. 69 This will help improve the voice recognition by registering your voice characteristics and your normal surrounding environment settings. When the [Selecting a Sound Card] window appears, select [USB Audio Device] for [Input] and follow the instructions on screen. (Select [Microphone Control (DVR)] for Windows XP.) 7 Proceed with the AUDIO Setup according to the instruction on screen.
Using Voice Recognition Software 6 Select a sound card. During audio setup, enrollment, please input voice data from the recorder. 5 It is recommended that you enroll while in your environment. 69 This will help improve the voice recognition by registering your voice characteristics and your normal surrounding environment settings. When the [Selecting a Sound Card] window appears, select [USB Audio Device] for [Input] and follow the instructions on screen. (Select [Microphone Control (DVR)] for Windows XP.) 7 Proceed with the AUDIO Setup according to the instruction on screen.
DS-2300 Online Instructions (English)
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... destination folder already has the maximum number of purchase or Olympus Service Center for repair. 81 Reformat the card ( P.35). INSERT CARD No card There is full of index marks Erase index marks that are no longer required or insert another card. 7 FORMAT ERROR Formatting error There was inserted. SYSTEM ERROR System error System error detected in the This is full of files (maximum of 16 marks). Replace with new batteries ( P.11). FILE...
... destination folder already has the maximum number of purchase or Olympus Service Center for repair. 81 Reformat the card ( P.35). INSERT CARD No card There is full of index marks Erase index marks that are no longer required or insert another card. 7 FORMAT ERROR Formatting error There was inserted. SYSTEM ERROR System error System error detected in the This is full of files (maximum of 16 marks). Replace with new batteries ( P.11). FILE...
DS-2300 Online Instructions (English)
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... You need to change the PC's USB to erase The file is set index marks The maximum number of files has been Check another card ( P.16, 29). settings. Cannot find the Wrong folder. on the display The batteries are dead. The VOLUME button is locked. recorded voice Switch to record The card does not have enough memory. The recorder is connected. Unable to the right folder. recording or during playback recording. 7 The recorder was shaken during during playback. Troubleshooting Symptom...
... You need to change the PC's USB to erase The file is set index marks The maximum number of files has been Check another card ( P.16, 29). settings. Cannot find the Wrong folder. on the display The batteries are dead. The VOLUME button is locked. recorded voice Switch to record The card does not have enough memory. The recorder is connected. Unable to the right folder. recording or during playback recording. 7 The recorder was shaken during during playback. Troubleshooting Symptom...
DS-2300 Online Instructions (English)
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... collection of Conformity Model Number: DS-2300 Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, PO BOX 9058 Melville, NY 11747-9058, U.S.A. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in Europe...
... collection of Conformity Model Number: DS-2300 Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, PO BOX 9058 Melville, NY 11747-9058, U.S.A. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in Europe...
