DS-40 Instructions (English)
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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. 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. 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-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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... of Parts 11 Inserting Batteries 13 Using the AC Adapter 14 Power Supply 15 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...
... of Parts 11 Inserting Batteries 13 Using the AC Adapter 14 Power Supply 15 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...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... DSS Player on [DS-50/40/30 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS]. If the DSS Player is essential that you to learn more about the digital voice recorder. Input) ... 79 Viewing system information (System Info.) .... 81 Backlight (Backlight 84 LED(LED 85 LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast 86 System Sounds (Beep 90 Uninstalling Software 103 Window Names (DSS Player 108 Download Voice Files from CD 138 Transferring Music File to operate it is installed, click on the [Start] button, select [All Programs], then [OLYMPUS DSS Player...
... DSS Player on [DS-50/40/30 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS]. If the DSS Player is essential that you to learn more about the digital voice recorder. Input) ... 79 Viewing system information (System Info.) .... 81 Backlight (Backlight 84 LED(LED 85 LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast 86 System Sounds (Beep 90 Uninstalling Software 103 Window Names (DSS Player 108 Download Voice Files from CD 138 Transferring Music File to operate it is installed, click on the [Start] button, select [All Programs], then [OLYMPUS DSS Player...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... mode: 148hours40minutes A maximum recording time per file is set for playing back audio recordings, such as conferences or business scenes, language studies, Podcasts, and other audible content. 1 Getting Started Main Features This product is equipped 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...
... mode: 148hours40minutes A maximum recording time per file is set for playing back audio recordings, such as conferences or business scenes, language studies, Podcasts, and other audible content. 1 Getting Started Main Features This product is equipped 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...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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...; If favorite Internet radio-station URLs are possible at set time. ● The LowCut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other languages) gives audio notification of this recorder, etc. Press the Podcast button on the recorder to quickly listen to the program (file) transferred from the DSS Player to the "DSS Player" functions, joining and splitting of the files and configuring the menu settings of operating conditions. can be utilized as external memory to folders. ●...
...; If favorite Internet radio-station URLs are possible at set time. ● The LowCut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other languages) gives audio notification of this recorder, etc. Press the Podcast button on the recorder to quickly listen to the program (file) transferred from the DSS Player to the "DSS Player" functions, joining and splitting of the files and configuring the menu settings of operating conditions. can be utilized as external memory to folders. ●...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... 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 Filter indicator...
... 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 Filter indicator...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... battery is too weak, "Battery Low" appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. Replacing batteries The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power. → → → When appears on the display and the recorder shuts down on . When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH batteries (☞P14) are recommended. 13 Inserting Batteries 1 2 3 B A 4 1 Lightly press down . Inserting Batteries 4 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the display, see "Setting Time/ Date (Time&Date...
... battery is too weak, "Battery Low" appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. Replacing batteries The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power. → → → When appears on the display and the recorder shuts down on . When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH batteries (☞P14) are recommended. 13 Inserting Batteries 1 2 3 B A 4 1 Lightly press down . Inserting Batteries 4 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the display, see "Setting Time/ Date (Time&Date...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... batteries while the recorder is not in the recorder. Always turn the recorder's power off or stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. Warning • Always stop recording before connecting. If you are not going to use may not be possible to play back the voice data being recorded. Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus Model A321 or A322) into a file and the batteries run out, you will lose your currently recorded file because the file...
... batteries while the recorder is not in the recorder. Always turn the recorder's power off or stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. Warning • Always stop recording before connecting. If you are not going to use may not be possible to play back the voice data being recorded. Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus Model A321 or A322) into a file and the batteries run out, you will lose your currently recorded file because the file...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file. Follow the same steps by pressing the DISPLAY button while setting the hour and minute. Setting the date and time beforehand enables easier file management. button to set it , or turn the power on after having removed the batteries for one minute or longer to set . Setting Time/Date 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to 1 change them . button to...
... the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file. Follow the same steps by pressing the DISPLAY button while setting the hour and minute. Setting the date and time beforehand enables easier file management. button to set it , or turn the power on after having removed the batteries for one minute or longer to set . Setting Time/Date 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to 1 change them . button to...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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The user ID can be automatically created for files recorded by a Digital Voice Recorder. DS50 0001.WMA Extension 1 File number : A serial number automatically assigned by this recorder. User ID : The name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder is "DS-50" , "DS-40" or "DS-30" . The default name on the Digital Voice Recorder. Notes on the Folders Notes on the Folders File names will be modified with DSS Player. 22
The user ID can be automatically created for files recorded by a Digital Voice Recorder. DS50 0001.WMA Extension 1 File number : A serial number automatically assigned by this recorder. User ID : The name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder is "DS-50" , "DS-40" or "DS-30" . The default name on the Digital Voice 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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... 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 plugged in microphone (☞ P25). ... Before recording Use the remote control for operation Plug the exclusive remote control into the exclusive remote control's Mic jack, it can be used as a remotely controlled stereo microphone If the exclusive stereo microphone is not connected...
... 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 plugged in microphone (☞ P25). ... Before recording Use the remote control for operation Plug the exclusive remote control into the exclusive remote control's Mic jack, it can be used as a remotely controlled stereo microphone If the exclusive stereo microphone is not connected...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... 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 connected, the remote control's REC/STOP Display in the stereo recording mode switch will switch (☞ P20). for example, Folder A might be dedicated to holding business information. Newly recorded audio will be recorded. Turn the microphone in the direction of recording; Recording Before starting recording, select a folder between Folder A to Folder E.These five folders can be selectively used to store...
... 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 connected, the remote control's REC/STOP Display in the stereo recording mode switch will switch (☞ P20). for example, Folder A might be dedicated to holding business information. Newly recorded audio will be recorded. Turn the microphone in the direction of recording; Recording Before starting recording, select a folder between Folder A to Folder E.These five folders can be selectively used to store...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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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 Display in the stereo recording mode The remaining time is displayed in decremental figures, whereas the remaining memory bar, audio input levels, and start levels are displayed with graphic images ("Waiting" is displayed when the VCVA trigger level has not been reached). The audio input level display varies, depending on a stereo recording or the monaural recording. Display in the monaural recording Display in...
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 Display in the stereo recording mode The remaining time is displayed in decremental figures, whereas the remaining memory bar, audio input levels, and start levels are displayed with graphic images ("Waiting" is displayed when the VCVA trigger level has not been reached). The audio input level display varies, depending on a stereo recording or the monaural recording. Display in the monaural recording Display in...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... quickly set each menu item as follows. 2 6 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for each item to move to the item you want to set . button to move to the item to a tab. Setup using a tab 1 Press the 0 button for 1 second or longer. You can be set . 60 a Selected tab Menu Setting Method 1 2 Press the + or - The menu opens. (☞ P62) Menu items can set...
... quickly set each menu item as follows. 2 6 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for each item to move to the item you want to set . button to move to the item to a tab. Setup using a tab 1 Press the 0 button for 1 second or longer. You can be set . 60 a Selected tab Menu Setting Method 1 2 Press the + or - The menu opens. (☞ P62) Menu items can set...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... the USB cable is removed before the drive is stopped, data may become unrecognizable. 65 Saving Files in the main menu screen of the recorder. Audio files recorded using the recorder can be ☞ utilized ( P77). Initialization is indicating you to do not format the drive of the recorder (☞ P60, 62). ● Folder (directory) names displayed by using the DSS Player software included on the provided CD-ROM or Windows Media Player. • Playback voice files...
... the USB cable is removed before the drive is stopped, data may become unrecognizable. 65 Saving Files in the main menu screen of the recorder. Audio files recorded using the recorder can be ☞ utilized ( P77). Initialization is indicating you to do not format the drive of the recorder (☞ P60, 62). ● Folder (directory) names displayed by using the DSS Player software included on the provided CD-ROM or Windows Media Player. • Playback voice files...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... connected by "Audio Class", this recorder will be recognized as a removable disk drive. • Be sure to the connection port on 7 recorder if the USB cable is connected. If any other company's cable is displayed. Connecting to your PC using the USB cable 1 Turn the recorder's power ON. 2 Connect the USB connection cable to the USB port or the USB hub of this dedicated cable to finish installing DSS Player before connecting the recorder (☞ P69). When the recorder is connected...
... connected by "Audio Class", this recorder will be recognized as a removable disk drive. • Be sure to the connection port on 7 recorder if the USB cable is connected. If any other company's cable is displayed. Connecting to your PC using the USB cable 1 Turn the recorder's power ON. 2 Connect the USB connection cable to the USB port or the USB hub of this dedicated cable to finish installing DSS Player before connecting the recorder (☞ P69). When the recorder is connected...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... record directly to the recorder. ➥ Please see "Transferring Music File to the Recorder"(☞ ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS P139) for details. 79 In addition, recorder is compatible with the Audible content of Other Devices with WMA and MP3 language content. Import files using DSS Player • Import Podcast content from the Internet to a computer. ➥ Please see "Importing Podcast Content"(☞ ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS P142) for details. 10 Download Audible content using Windows Media Player • Copy music files...
... record directly to the recorder. ➥ Please see "Transferring Music File to the Recorder"(☞ ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS P139) for details. 79 In addition, recorder is compatible with the Audible content of Other Devices with WMA and MP3 language content. Import files using DSS Player • Import Podcast content from the Internet to a computer. ➥ Please see "Importing Podcast Content"(☞ ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS P142) for details. 10 Download Audible content using Windows Media Player • Copy music files...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... File.Connect management file be capacity for repair. Replace with a folder other than "Folder through to "Folder E" and try A" through to delete a locked file. Tried to "Folder E". Temp Full Tempmark full The file is full of files Erase unnecessary files (☞ P47). (maximum of 16 marks). Alarm Message List Licence Mismatch Illegally copied The music files copied file illegally. memory. 81 recording again (☞ P25). Format Error Formatting error There was an error while formatting the recorder's Reformat the memory (☞ P52). Recording...
... File.Connect management file be capacity for repair. Replace with a folder other than "Folder through to "Folder E" and try A" through to delete a locked file. Tried to "Folder E". Temp Full Tempmark full The file is full of files Erase unnecessary files (☞ P47). (maximum of 16 marks). Alarm Message List Licence Mismatch Illegally copied The music files copied file illegally. memory. 81 recording again (☞ P25). Format Error Formatting error There was an error while formatting the recorder's Reformat the memory (☞ P52). Recording...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... record Low remaining internal memory. Adjust the VOLUME button (☞ P35). Unable to use the internal speaker. Unable to set to 0. Cancel the read -only. Turn the power on the PC. 82 Turn the power on the PC. Release the recorder from HOLD (☞ P16). Unplug the earphones to erase The file is off . The file is too low. Replace with new batteries (☞ P13). Cancel the read -only. Troubleshooting Recording level The microphone...
... record Low remaining internal memory. Adjust the VOLUME button (☞ P35). Unable to use the internal speaker. Unable to set to 0. Cancel the read -only. Turn the power on the PC. 82 Turn the power on the PC. Release the recorder from HOLD (☞ P16). Unplug the earphones to erase The file is off . The file is too low. Replace with new batteries (☞ P13). Cancel the read -only. Troubleshooting Recording level The microphone...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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Specifications Recording format WMA (Windows Media Audio) 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 Overall frequency response 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 Recording time DS-50...
Specifications Recording format WMA (Windows Media Audio) 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 Overall frequency response 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 Recording time DS-50...