DS-40 Instructions (English)
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DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-50 DS-40 DS-30 INSTRUCTIONS EN INSTRUCTIONS ES Thank you test the record function and volume before use. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for information about using the product correctly and safely. Please read these instructions for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Keep the instructions handy 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. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for information about using the product correctly and safely. Please read these instructions for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Keep the instructions handy for future reference.
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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INDEX IINNDDEEXX DDSS--5500 Table of Contents P4 Safe and Proper Usage P6 Getting Started P9 1 About Recording P23 2 About Playback P34 3 Erase and other functions P47 4 Display and Sound Functions P55 5 Menu Setting P60 6 Using the Recorder on Your PC P65 7 Managing Files on Your PC P76 8 DSS Player Expanded Functions P77 9 Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder P79 10 Other Practical Use Methods P80 11 Other Information P81 12 3
INDEX IINNDDEEXX DDSS--5500 Table of Contents P4 Safe and Proper Usage P6 Getting Started P9 1 About Recording P23 2 About Playback P34 3 Erase and other functions P47 4 Display and Sound Functions P55 5 Menu Setting P60 6 Using the Recorder on Your PC P65 7 Managing Files on Your PC P76 8 DSS Player Expanded Functions P77 9 Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder P79 10 Other Practical Use Methods P80 11 Other Information P81 12 3
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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...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 ... 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 Functions LCD Display Information 55 Guidance (Voice Guide 57 6 Menu Setting Menu Setting Method 60 Menu List 62...
...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 ... 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 Functions LCD Display Information 55 Guidance (Voice Guide 57 6 Menu Setting Menu Setting Method 60 Menu List 62...
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Table of Contents 7 Using the Recorder on Your PC Saving Files in Your PC 65 Using DSS Player Software 67 Installing Software 69 Using Online Help 72 Connecting to Your PC ... on Your PC Copying Voice Guide Data 76 9 DSS Player Expanded Functions Upgrade Function 77 10 Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder 79 11 Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory of the Computer 80 12 Other Information Alarm Message List 81 Troubleshooting...
Table of Contents 7 Using the Recorder on Your PC Saving Files in Your PC 65 Using DSS Player Software 67 Installing Software 69 Using Online Help 72 Connecting to Your PC ... on Your PC Copying Voice Guide Data 76 9 DSS Player Expanded Functions Upgrade Function 77 10 Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder 79 11 Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory of the Computer 80 12 Other Information Alarm Message List 81 Troubleshooting...
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...If the DSS Player is installed, click on the [Start] button, select [All Programs], then [OLYMPUS DSS Player], then click on your new recorder, read this Recorder 134 Using Windows Media Player 136 Window Names (Windows Media Player 137 Copying Music from External Microphone or... External Input Setting (Ext. Using the Online Manual When you install the DSS Player on [DS-50/40/30 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS]. Recording from CD 138 Transferring Music File to the Recorder .... 139 Importing Podcast Content 142 Loading Audible Content 146 Transferring Audible Content 149 Enjoy Audible Content...
...If the DSS Player is installed, click on the [Start] button, select [All Programs], then [OLYMPUS DSS Player], then click on your new recorder, read this Recorder 134 Using Windows Media Player 136 Window Names (Windows Media Player 137 Copying Music from External Microphone or... External Input Setting (Ext. Using the Online Manual When you install the DSS Player on [DS-50/40/30 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS]. Recording from CD 138 Transferring Music File to the Recorder .... 139 Importing Podcast Content 142 Loading Audible Content 146 Transferring Audible Content 149 Enjoy Audible Content...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... lacquer thinner to other media such as a computer hard disk. General Precautions ● Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed automobile under direct sunlight or on top of or near ... TVs or refrigerators. ● Avoid recording or playing back near cellular phones or other wireless equipment, as they may be destroyed or erased by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any kind ...equipment. ● Avoid sand or dirt. If you experience noise, move the recorder further away from the Olympus's liability. 7
... lacquer thinner to other media such as a computer hard disk. General Precautions ● Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed automobile under direct sunlight or on top of or near ... TVs or refrigerators. ● Avoid recording or playing back near cellular phones or other wireless equipment, as they may be destroyed or erased by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any kind ...equipment. ● Avoid sand or dirt. If you experience noise, move the recorder further away from the Olympus's liability. 7
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... HQ mode: HQ mode: SP mode: LP mode: 8hours40minutes 17hours20minutes 34hours45minutes 68hours30minutes 136hours15minutes DS-30 (256MB) ST XQ mode: ST HQ mode: HQ mode: SP mode: LP mode: 4hours10minutes 8hours30minutes 17hours00minutes 33hours30minutes 66hours40minutes Available recording time may be continued beyond the limit. ● This recorder is compatible with the following features. ● This "IC...
... HQ mode: HQ mode: SP mode: LP mode: 8hours40minutes 17hours20minutes 34hours45minutes 68hours30minutes 136hours15minutes DS-30 (256MB) ST XQ mode: ST HQ mode: HQ mode: SP mode: LP mode: 4hours10minutes 8hours30minutes 17hours00minutes 33hours30minutes 66hours40minutes Available recording time may be continued beyond the limit. ● This recorder is compatible with the following features. ● This "IC...
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...which is equipped with a enhanced functionality (Option). (☞ P77) • If a commercial voice recognition software is utilized, the recorded voice file can be received automatically. It ensures seamless operation of various complex functions. (☞ P57) ● You may assign your... LCD (liquid crystal display) panel with a backlight with a background color whiter than conventional Olympus models. Press the Podcast button on the recorder to quickly listen to the program (file) transferred from the DSS Player to the recorder. ● Compatible with Audible broadcasting. 10
...which is equipped with a enhanced functionality (Option). (☞ P77) • If a commercial voice recognition software is utilized, the recorded voice file can be received automatically. It ensures seamless operation of various complex functions. (☞ P57) ● You may assign your... LCD (liquid crystal display) panel with a backlight with a background color whiter than conventional Olympus models. Press the Podcast button on the recorder to quickly listen to the program (file) transferred from the DSS Player to the recorder. ● Compatible with Audible broadcasting. 10
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... microphone % 9(Fast Forward) button (ME53S) ^ VOLUME (-) button 2 MIC (Microphone) / REMOTE jack & 0(Rewind) button 3 Built-in speaker 11 MIC SENSE(Microphone 8 POWER/HOLD switch 9 Strap hole 0 Record/Play indicator light (LED) ! Display (LCD panel) @ LIST/INDEX button Sensitivity) switch = PC (USB) terminal q Battery cover w Power jack e Built-in monaural microphone 4 REC...
... microphone % 9(Fast Forward) button (ME53S) ^ VOLUME (-) button 2 MIC (Microphone) / REMOTE jack & 0(Rewind) button 3 Built-in speaker 11 MIC SENSE(Microphone 8 POWER/HOLD switch 9 Strap hole 0 Record/Play indicator light (LED) ! Display (LCD panel) @ LIST/INDEX button Sensitivity) switch = PC (USB) terminal q Battery cover w Power jack e Built-in monaural microphone 4 REC...
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... 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. Play indicator VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator Microphone sensitivity indicator Battery indicator Timer indicator Alarm indicator Low...
... 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. Play indicator VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator Microphone sensitivity indicator Battery indicator Timer indicator Alarm indicator Low...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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.... → → → When appears on . When the battery is too weak, "Battery Low" appears on the display and the recorder shuts down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open. 2 Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity. 1 3 Close the...indicator flashes in the direction indicated by pressing to the direction A, then sliding to the direction B. When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH batteries (☞P14) are recommended. 13 Inserting Batteries 4 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the display, see "Setting Time/ Date...
.... → → → When appears on . When the battery is too weak, "Battery Low" appears on the display and the recorder shuts down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open. 2 Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity. 1 3 Close the...indicator flashes in the direction indicated by pressing to the direction A, then sliding to the direction B. When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH batteries (☞P14) are recommended. 13 Inserting Batteries 4 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the display, see "Setting Time/ Date...
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...able to close. Use them with the BU-400 1 Olympus Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger (Europe only). (☞ P84) Inserting Batteries/Using the AC Adapter Notes • Be sure to the recorder's power connector (DC 3V). Unloading the batteries while the recorder is not in use may corrupt the file. Always ...longer than 1 minute to replace dead batteries, you may not be possible to the USB port. 14 It is plugged in the recorder. Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus Model A321 or A322) into a file and the batteries run out, you are not going to use the AC adapter when connecting...
...able to close. Use them with the BU-400 1 Olympus Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger (Europe only). (☞ P84) Inserting Batteries/Using the AC Adapter Notes • Be sure to the recorder's power connector (DC 3V). Unloading the batteries while the recorder is not in use may corrupt the file. Always ...longer than 1 minute to replace dead batteries, you may not be possible to the USB port. 14 It is plugged in the recorder. Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus Model A321 or A322) into a file and the batteries run out, you are not going to use the AC adapter when connecting...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... switch in memory before the power is turned off . The resume function will bring the recorder back to the stop position before power was turned off . Power save mode from among "5 min," "10 min," "30 min," "1 hour," and "Off." The resume function remembers the stop position in the ...direction indicated by the arrow for 10 minutes or longer (default), the display shuts off to reduce battery consumption to enter power save mode If the recorder is on . Power Supply Power...
... switch in memory before the power is turned off . The resume function will bring the recorder back to the stop position before power was turned off . Power save mode from among "5 min," "10 min," "30 min," "1 hour," and "Off." The resume function remembers the stop position in the ...direction indicated by the arrow for 10 minutes or longer (default), the display shuts off to reduce battery consumption to enter power save mode If the recorder is on . Power Supply Power...
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... POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD position, the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and switches will stop.) • Even if the recorder is in a bag or pocket. HOLD HOLD 1 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 be ...
... POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD position, the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and switches will stop.) • Even if the recorder is in a bag or pocket. HOLD HOLD 1 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 be ...
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... while setting the hour and minute. button to select the next item, and press the + or - Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) If 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 set it... 14D 2006Y (Initial setting) 14D 1M 2006Y 2006Y 1M 14D 17 button to set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file. When you set . 1 Select the item from "hour", "minute", "year" "month" and "day" with a flashing point. 2 2 Press the + or...
... while setting the hour and minute. button to select the next item, and press the + or - Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) If 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 set it... 14D 2006Y (Initial setting) 14D 1M 2006Y 2006Y 1M 14D 17 button to set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file. When you set . 1 Select the item from "hour", "minute", "year" "month" and "day" with a flashing point. 2 2 Press the + or...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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...&Date". The hour indicator flashes, indicating the start from the set date and time. If you press the OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set it using the procedure below. 1 1 Press the + or - The clock will sound saying that point. ..."Time & Date" is not correct, set to close the menu. 18 Setting Time/Date Changing the Time/Date Press the STOP button while the recorder has stopped recording to complete the setup screen. The Time/Date screen appears. Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) 3 Press the OK button to check "Time &...
...&Date". The hour indicator flashes, indicating the start from the set date and time. If you press the OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set it using the procedure below. 1 1 Press the + or - The clock will sound saying that point. ..."Time & Date" is not correct, set to close the menu. 18 Setting Time/Date Changing the Time/Date Press the STOP button while the recorder has stopped recording to complete the setup screen. The Time/Date screen appears. Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) 3 Press the OK button to check "Time &...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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...Folder File First layer Second layer Save up to two layers can be saved as "files". "Folder A" through "Folder E" are saved in this recorder. All the files will be created under the "Music" folder including "Music" and "Podcast". • When using the "Audible Manager", and files... 1 transferred to the recorder are voice-recording folders, so choose one of setting the synchronization options. Notes • Up to 128 folders can be transferred to the part A above....
...Folder File First layer Second layer Save up to two layers can be saved as "files". "Folder A" through "Folder E" are saved in this recorder. All the files will be created under the "Music" folder including "Music" and "Podcast". • When using the "Audible Manager", and files... 1 transferred to the recorder are voice-recording folders, so choose one of setting the synchronization options. Notes • Up to 128 folders can be transferred to the part A above....
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... each folder. Notes on the Folders Selecting the Folders and Files List display File display 1 The folders and files recorded Information of files and folders recorded within the folder will appear. For "Podcast" 20 please see Online manual. in playback standby mode. Notes on the... displayed) aUpper (selected) folder bName of the file 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 A" through "Folder E" and the "Audible" "Music...
... each folder. Notes on the Folders Selecting the Folders and Files List display File display 1 The folders and files recorded Information of files and folders recorded within the folder will appear. For "Podcast" 20 please see Online manual. in playback standby mode. Notes on the... displayed) aUpper (selected) folder bName of the file 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 A" through "Folder E" and the "Audible" "Music...
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Selecting "Audible" folder Selecting "Chapter 3" The recorder switches to play back a file from the Playback Position. When the PLAY button is selected with the OK button, playback will begin . Selecting "Music" folder ... "Contents" folder Selecting "Chapter 1" folder Selecting "Contents01" file 21 Notes on display. Selecting "Folder A" folder Selecting "DS500001" file If a folder or file is pressed, the recorder starts to the Audible mode. or button: Moves the cursor up and down. Notes on the Folders Selecting "DS500003" file If a folder or file is...
Selecting "Audible" folder Selecting "Chapter 3" The recorder switches to play back a file from the Playback Position. When the PLAY button is selected with the OK button, playback will begin . Selecting "Music" folder ... "Contents" folder Selecting "Chapter 1" folder Selecting "Contents01" file 21 Notes on display. Selecting "Folder A" folder Selecting "DS500001" file If a folder or file is pressed, the recorder starts to the Audible mode. or button: Moves the cursor up and down. Notes on the Folders Selecting "DS500003" file If a folder or file is...
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The user ID can be automatically created for files recorded by a Digital Voice Recorder. Notes on the Folders Notes on the Folders File names will be modified with DSS Player. 22 DS50 0001.WMA Extension 1 File number : A serial number automatically assigned by this recorder. The default name on the Digital Voice Recorder. User ID : The name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder is "DS-50" , "DS-40" or "DS-30" .
The user ID can be automatically created for files recorded by a Digital Voice Recorder. Notes on the Folders Notes on the Folders File names will be modified with DSS Player. 22 DS50 0001.WMA Extension 1 File number : A serial number automatically assigned by this recorder. The default name on the Digital Voice Recorder. User ID : The name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder is "DS-50" , "DS-40" or "DS-30" .