DS-3300 Quick Start Guide (English)
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... playback time b Total recording time of the file 2,4 1 Select and play the file you want to append additional recordings to activate the recorder. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-3300 Quick Start Guide Display (LCD Panel) Battery indicator Record mode VCVA indicator Microphone sensitivity Folder Priority indicator Current file Total number of recorded of functions by being pressed in different ways. CUSTOM Button (Programmable) The CUSTOM button can be assigned two kinds of files in the folder Erase lock indicator Getting Started Turning ON the Recorder Slide the power switch...
... playback time b Total recording time of the file 2,4 1 Select and play the file you want to append additional recordings to activate the recorder. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-3300 Quick Start Guide Display (LCD Panel) Battery indicator Record mode VCVA indicator Microphone sensitivity Folder Priority indicator Current file Total number of recorded of functions by being pressed in different ways. CUSTOM Button (Programmable) The CUSTOM button can be assigned two kinds of files in the folder Erase lock indicator Getting Started Turning ON the Recorder Slide the power switch...
DS-3300 Quick Start Guide (English)
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... MEMORY Insert a compatible card. flashes on the display for approximately 8 seconds. 3 Press the ERASE button once more while "FILE ERASE ?" CONFERENCE or DICTATION. ON or OFF. FORMAT Recorder formatting. Returns to "FILE ERASE !" Alarm Message List Message BATTERY LOW FILE IS LOCKED INDEX FULL Action Charge the battery or replace with new batteries. FOLDER Erase unnecessary files. ERROR MEMORY Erase files that are no longer required. Contact the place of the previous file. Rewind Press the REW button once while stopped. Erasing a File 2,3 a File...
... MEMORY Insert a compatible card. flashes on the display for approximately 8 seconds. 3 Press the ERASE button once more while "FILE ERASE ?" CONFERENCE or DICTATION. ON or OFF. FORMAT Recorder formatting. Returns to "FILE ERASE !" Alarm Message List Message BATTERY LOW FILE IS LOCKED INDEX FULL Action Charge the battery or replace with new batteries. FOLDER Erase unnecessary files. ERROR MEMORY Erase files that are no longer required. Contact the place of the previous file. Rewind Press the REW button once while stopped. Erasing a File 2,3 a File...
DS-3300 Instruction Manual (English)
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EN 1 To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for future reference. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-3300 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Keep the instructions handy for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely.
EN 1 To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for future reference. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-3300 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Keep the instructions handy for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely.
DS-3300 Instruction Manual (English)
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... of Parts 11 Installing Batteries 13 Charging Battery 15 Information Regarding Rechargeable Batteries 16 Turning ON the Recorder 17 Power Save Mode 17 Dealer Option Items 18 CUSTOM Button (Programmable) ........ 18 Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE 19 Inserting and Ejecting a Card 21 2 Basic Operations Recording 23 Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE) ... 27 Recording Modes (REC MODE 28 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA 29 Hands-free Recording 30 Recording Monitor 30 Playing 31 Erasing 33 3 Other Functions Menu List 37 Learning to Use the Menu 38 Locking Files (LOCK...
... of Parts 11 Installing Batteries 13 Charging Battery 15 Information Regarding Rechargeable Batteries 16 Turning ON the Recorder 17 Power Save Mode 17 Dealer Option Items 18 CUSTOM Button (Programmable) ........ 18 Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE 19 Inserting and Ejecting a Card 21 2 Basic Operations Recording 23 Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE) ... 27 Recording Modes (REC MODE 28 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA 29 Hands-free Recording 30 Recording Monitor 30 Playing 31 Erasing 33 3 Other Functions Menu List 37 Learning to Use the Menu 38 Locking Files (LOCK...
DS-3300 Instruction Manual (English)
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..., iMac, eMac, Mac, and PowerMac are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Recording and storing voice in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function ( P.29). Other product and brand names mentioned herein may become unstable. Five folders and up to 199 files/folder, for downloading data from the recorder to a PC ( P.76).*2 Large LCD screen with Windows 98 as a USB microphone or USB speaker when connected to a PC ( P.61). DSS Player software included ( P.50...
..., iMac, eMac, Mac, and PowerMac are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Recording and storing voice in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function ( P.29). Other product and brand names mentioned herein may become unstable. Five folders and up to 199 files/folder, for downloading data from the recorder to a PC ( P.76).*2 Large LCD screen with Windows 98 as a USB microphone or USB speaker when connected to a PC ( P.61). DSS Player software included ( P.50...
DS-3300 Instruction Manual (English)
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Installing Batteries AAA alkaline batteries 1 1 1 Lightly press down 3 and "BATTERY LOW" appears on the display. ...Notes • Be sure to turn OFF the recorder before replacing the batteries. Installing Batteries 2 Insert two AAA batteries, observing the correct polarity. 3 Close the battery cover completely. 2 Replacing batteries The battery indicator on the display changes as possible. When the batteries are not going to use may have to replace the batteries when one hash mark in shown in use the...
Installing Batteries AAA alkaline batteries 1 1 1 Lightly press down 3 and "BATTERY LOW" appears on the display. ...Notes • Be sure to turn OFF the recorder before replacing the batteries. Installing Batteries 2 Insert two AAA batteries, observing the correct polarity. 3 Close the battery cover completely. 2 Replacing batteries The battery indicator on the display changes as possible. When the batteries are not going to use may have to replace the batteries when one hash mark in shown in use the...
DS-3300 Instruction Manual (English)
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... recording into a file and the battery run out, you are not going to use the recorder for the first time after purchase ( P.15). The battery needs to be charged when you use may corrupt the file. Recharging battery The battery indicator on the display changes as the battery 3 loose power. → → → When appears on the display, charge the battery as soon as possible. When the battery is too weak, the recorder...
... recording into a file and the battery run out, you are not going to use the recorder for the first time after purchase ( P.15). The battery needs to be charged when you use may corrupt the file. Recharging battery The battery indicator on the display changes as the battery 3 loose power. → → → When appears on the display, charge the battery as soon as possible. When the battery is too weak, the recorder...
DS-3300 Instruction Manual (English)
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... button - VCVA setting button - Setting for Splash screen. Changing the number of user defined fields. Setting to CUSTOM button. Setting for REC button operation. Switching the display languages. Setting time for NEW button operation. PRIORITY setting button 18 Dealer Option Items Dealer Option Items/ CUSTOM Button (Programmable) Some additional options can be assigned two kinds of functions by your Olympus dealer. Setting for Power save mode. Adding/removing of folders. Assigning functionality to select the AUTHOR ID when the recorder is programmed...
... button - VCVA setting button - Setting for Splash screen. Changing the number of user defined fields. Setting to CUSTOM button. Setting for REC button operation. Switching the display languages. Setting time for NEW button operation. PRIORITY setting button 18 Dealer Option Items Dealer Option Items/ CUSTOM Button (Programmable) Some additional options can be assigned two kinds of functions by your Olympus dealer. Setting for Power save mode. Adding/removing of folders. Assigning functionality to select the AUTHOR ID when the recorder is programmed...
DS-3300 Instruction Manual (English)
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The hour indicator will simplify the file management aspects later on. Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) CUSTOM button (switching the data displayed) FF/REW button (alters a choice) FOLDER/MENU button (accepts a choice and moves on 1 the recorder will have the date and time information as part of the file header. Proceed from step 1. Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) Setting the correct time and date on the recorder is very important since every file recorded on to the next item) 1 Set the hour...
The hour indicator will simplify the file management aspects later on. Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) CUSTOM button (switching the data displayed) FF/REW button (alters a choice) FOLDER/MENU button (accepts a choice and moves on 1 the recorder will have the date and time information as part of the file header. Proceed from step 1. Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) Setting the correct time and date on the recorder is very important since every file recorded on to the next item) 1 Set the hour...
DS-3300 Instruction Manual (English)
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The record/play the file you want to start overwriting. Note that the overwritten recordings will be erased. 1 Select and play indicator lamp glows red. 3 3 Press the STOP button to stop overwriting. 2 AUTHOR A 10M25S 14M00S Recording ...Note You cannot select a different recording mode (SP, LP) than that of overwrite. 2 1 2 Press the REC button to overwrite. Stop playback at the starting point of the original file before overwrite recording. 25 Overwrite Recording You can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file.
The record/play the file you want to start overwriting. Note that the overwritten recordings will be erased. 1 Select and play indicator lamp glows red. 3 3 Press the STOP button to stop overwriting. 2 AUTHOR A 10M25S 14M00S Recording ...Note You cannot select a different recording mode (SP, LP) than that of overwrite. 2 1 2 Press the REC button to overwrite. Stop playback at the starting point of the original file before overwrite recording. 25 Overwrite Recording You can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file.
DS-3300 Instruction Manual (English)
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... recording. • You cannot select a different recording mode (SP, LP) than that of the file is updated to stop inserting the additional recording. AUTHOR A 00M12S I NSERT REC ...Notes • The recording time and date of the original file before inserting. 26 appears on the display. Recording 3 2 While playing the file, press the FOLDER/MENU button to insert an additional recording into. Recording Insert Recording Additional recording can be inserted into previously recorded file. 2 1 Select and play indicator...
... recording. • You cannot select a different recording mode (SP, LP) than that of the file is updated to stop inserting the additional recording. AUTHOR A 00M12S I NSERT REC ...Notes • The recording time and date of the original file before inserting. 26 appears on the display. Recording 3 2 While playing the file, press the FOLDER/MENU button to insert an additional recording into. Recording Insert Recording Additional recording can be inserted into previously recorded file. 2 1 Select and play indicator...
DS-3300 Instruction Manual (English)
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... for handsfree operation, connect the optional Olympus foot switch (RS25/26) to the end as a hands-free recording device. Insert the earphone plug into the earphone jack and use an external microphone. To setup the recorder for hands-free recording. • To record with better quality using the hands-free recording function, set the microphone sensitivity to the recording while recording is possible to monitor your recording by listening to "CONF." mode, or use the VOLUME button to control the volume level. ...Note...
... for handsfree operation, connect the optional Olympus foot switch (RS25/26) to the end as a hands-free recording device. Insert the earphone plug into the earphone jack and use an external microphone. To setup the recorder for hands-free recording. • To record with better quality using the hands-free recording function, set the microphone sensitivity to the recording while recording is possible to monitor your recording by listening to "CONF." mode, or use the VOLUME button to control the volume level. ...Note...
DS-3300 Instruction Manual (English)
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...). Locking files setting ( P.39). CONTRAST USB CHARG. Select the level from your PC using DSS Player software ( P.50). 37 FORMAT Recorder formatting ( P.47). EXIT Returns to 12. Press the FF button or REW button. Press the TIME&DATE Time/Date setting. Select ON (enabled) or OFF (disabled). Hour, minute, year, month and day ( P.19). Select ON (locked) or OFF (unlocked). VCVA setting ( P.29). EXIT Exit MENU and return to STOP mode. 3 Menu List SUB MENU SUB MENU VCVA LOCK BEEP Switches...
...). Locking files setting ( P.39). CONTRAST USB CHARG. Select the level from your PC using DSS Player software ( P.50). 37 FORMAT Recorder formatting ( P.47). EXIT Returns to 12. Press the FF button or REW button. Press the TIME&DATE Time/Date setting. Select ON (enabled) or OFF (disabled). Hour, minute, year, month and day ( P.19). Select ON (locked) or OFF (unlocked). VCVA setting ( P.29). EXIT Exit MENU and return to STOP mode. 3 Menu List SUB MENU SUB MENU VCVA LOCK BEEP Switches...
DS-3300 Instruction Manual (English)
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... still being transferred while the record/play and edit recordings on your recordings. When removing the USB cable, be changed or files may be sure to follow the instructions in P.56. Folder (directory) names displayed by file management tools such as Explorer or Finder, the order of files may become unrecognizable. If folders or files stored on using a file management tool such as Explorer attached to Microsoft Windows and...
... still being transferred while the record/play and edit recordings on your recordings. When removing the USB cable, be changed or files may be sure to follow the instructions in P.56. Folder (directory) names displayed by file management tools such as Explorer or Finder, the order of files may become unrecognizable. If folders or files stored on using a file management tool such as Explorer attached to Microsoft Windows and...
DS-3300 Instruction Manual (English)
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... prevent damage or loss of the data, confirm that the recording/playback indicator lamp of this recorder is flashing. Connection to Your PC 1 Move the icon of the recorder's drive displayed on the PC being used. 1 2 Disconnect the USB cable. If you do, the data on the card will read [Stop USB Disk-Drive] for Windows Me. The drive letter will differ depending on desktop...
... prevent damage or loss of the data, confirm that the recording/playback indicator lamp of this recorder is flashing. Connection to Your PC 1 Move the icon of the recorder's drive displayed on the PC being used. 1 2 Disconnect the USB cable. If you do, the data on the card will read [Stop USB Disk-Drive] for Windows Me. The drive letter will differ depending on desktop...
DS-3300 Instruction Manual (English)
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... DSS Player Manual start 1 Start Windows. 2 Click the [start 1 Right-click the Device Detector icon in the System Tray in the lower righthand corner of the screen, then select "Settings startup application". 4 2 Click [DSS Player Pro]. All program menu will be displayed. 3 Select [Olympus DSS Player Pro], then click [Dictation Module]. 2 3 ...Note If you connect the recorder before installing DSS Player, the "Add New Hardware Wizard" dialog box will start the application automatically. Running DSS Player...
... DSS Player Manual start 1 Start Windows. 2 Click the [start 1 Right-click the Device Detector icon in the System Tray in the lower righthand corner of the screen, then select "Settings startup application". 4 2 Click [DSS Player Pro]. All program menu will be displayed. 3 Select [Olympus DSS Player Pro], then click [Dictation Module]. 2 3 ...Note If you connect the recorder before installing DSS Player, the "Add New Hardware Wizard" dialog box will start the application automatically. Running DSS Player...
DS-3300 Instruction Manual (English)
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... been set on the recorder. The default ID is "DS3300". The DSS Player can be enabled on the recorder. Playing a Dictation File 1 Select the folder. Select the folder where the dictation file resides. 13 2 2 Select the dictation file. Select the dictation file to the PC, and the USB Audio feature must be connected to play ) button in the Playback Control Bar or double-click the file. 5 Other playback control bar such as Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Speed Control, Volume Control, Time...
... been set on the recorder. The default ID is "DS3300". The DSS Player can be enabled on the recorder. Playing a Dictation File 1 Select the folder. Select the folder where the dictation file resides. 13 2 2 Select the dictation file. Select the dictation file to the PC, and the USB Audio feature must be connected to play ) button in the Playback Control Bar or double-click the file. 5 Other playback control bar such as Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Speed Control, Volume Control, Time...
DS-3300 Instruction Manual (English)
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... AUDIO device is changed to Audio device from the Dictation List View. 2 Click the [File] menu, then select [Edit File], or click the icon. [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, the Remote Dictation window in the [Remote Dictation] window or press the REC button on the recorder to start recording. 3 Press the (stop) button...
... AUDIO device is changed to Audio device from the Dictation List View. 2 Click the [File] menu, then select [Edit File], or click the icon. [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, the Remote Dictation window in the [Remote Dictation] window or press the REC button on the recorder to start recording. 3 Press the (stop) button...
DS-3300 Instruction Manual (English)
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...; DSS Player for Windows XP.) 8 Proceed with IBM ViaVoice on screen. (Select [Microphone Control (DVR)] for Mac is recommended that you enroll while in your normal surrounding environment settings. During audio setup, enrollment, please input voice data from the recorder. 5 It is not compatible with the AUDIO Setup according to the instruction on screen. When the [Selecting a Sound Card] window appears, select [USB Audio Device] for [Input] and follow the instructions on Macintosh. 69 Using Voice Recognition Software (Optional) 7 Select a sound card.
...; DSS Player for Windows XP.) 8 Proceed with IBM ViaVoice on screen. (Select [Microphone Control (DVR)] for Mac is recommended that you enroll while in your normal surrounding environment settings. During audio setup, enrollment, please input voice data from the recorder. 5 It is not compatible with the AUDIO Setup according to the instruction on screen. When the [Selecting a Sound Card] window appears, select [USB Audio Device] for [Input] and follow the instructions on Macintosh. 69 Using Voice Recognition Software (Optional) 7 Select a sound card.
DS-3300 Instruction Manual (English)
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... another card ( P.21, 33). Troubleshooting Recording level The microphone sensitivity is correct ( P.13-14). Unlock the file ( P.39). recorded voice Switch to change the PC's USB settings. Sometimes a connection cannot be made with new batteries ( P.13-15). You need to the right folder. See DSS Player online help for details ( P.54). 90 Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Nothing appears The batteries are dead. Won't start The recorder is in power off mode. Charge the battery or replace with new batteries ( P.13...
... another card ( P.21, 33). Troubleshooting Recording level The microphone sensitivity is correct ( P.13-14). Unlock the file ( P.39). recorded voice Switch to change the PC's USB settings. Sometimes a connection cannot be made with new batteries ( P.13-15). You need to the right folder. See DSS Player online help for details ( P.54). 90 Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Nothing appears The batteries are dead. Won't start The recorder is in power off mode. Charge the battery or replace with new batteries ( P.13...
