DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... 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 Filter 45 4 Erase and other functions Erasing 47 Index Marks and Temp Marks 50 Formatting the Recorder (Format 52 5 Display...
... 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 Filter 45 4 Erase and other functions Erasing 47 Index Marks and Temp Marks 50 Formatting the Recorder (Format 52 5 Display...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... the digital voice recorder. You can use an online expanded version of this Recorder 134 Using Windows Media Player 136 Window Names (Windows Media Player 137 Copying Music from CD 138 Transferring Music File to property, it safely and correctly. To protect yourself and others from External Microphone or Other Devices 34 Timer Recording (Timer Rec 36 Set Skip Space (Skip Space 46 Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed) .... 48 Alarm Playback Function (Alarm 59 Locking Files (Lock 68 Changing Folder Names (Folder Name...
... the digital voice recorder. You can use an online expanded version of this Recorder 134 Using Windows Media Player 136 Window Names (Windows Media Player 137 Copying Music from CD 138 Transferring Music File to property, it safely and correctly. To protect yourself and others from External Microphone or Other Devices 34 Timer Recording (Timer Rec 36 Set Skip Space (Skip Space 46 Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed) .... 48 Alarm Playback Function (Alarm 59 Locking Files (Lock 68 Changing Folder Names (Folder Name...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... HQ mode: 26hours40minutes HQ mode: 26hours40minutes SP mode: 53hours40minutes LP mode: 148hours40minutes A maximum recording time per file is set for recording. ● Several recording modes can be used up, recording cannot be continued beyond the limit. ● This recorder is compatible 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...
... HQ mode: 26hours40minutes HQ mode: 26hours40minutes SP mode: 53hours40minutes LP mode: 148hours40minutes A maximum recording time per file is set for recording. ● Several recording modes can be used up, recording cannot be continued beyond the limit. ● This recorder is compatible 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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... various repeat functions. (☞ P39,41) ● A Noise Cancel Function (☞P43) and a Voice Filter Function (☞P45) cut noise and enable clear audio playback. ● Fast forward and rewind are registered in English and other similar noises while recording.(☞ P32) ● Index mark and temp mark features allow you can use it as external memory to read and save the data. (☞ P80) • By connecting the computer with the USB...
... various repeat functions. (☞ P39,41) ● A Noise Cancel Function (☞P43) and a Voice Filter Function (☞P45) cut noise and enable clear audio playback. ● Fast forward and rewind are registered in English and other similar noises while recording.(☞ P32) ● Index mark and temp mark features allow you can use it as external memory to read and save the data. (☞ P80) • By connecting the computer with the USB...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... indicator F. The remote controller can be used as a remote controlled stereo microphone by connecting the remote controller to the exclusive stereo microphone (ME53S). Play indicator S. 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 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...
... indicator F. The remote controller can be used as a remote controlled stereo microphone by connecting the remote controller to the exclusive stereo microphone (ME53S). Play indicator S. 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 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...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... to replace dead batteries, you may have to reset the time when you load fresh batteries (☞ P17). • Remove the batteries if you are recording into a household power outlet and connect the power plug 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 play back the voice data being recorded. Warning...
... to replace dead batteries, you may have to reset the time when you load fresh batteries (☞ P17). • Remove the batteries if you are recording into a household power outlet and connect the power plug 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 play back the voice data being recorded. Warning...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... the screen goes into "Voice Guide" setup (☞P57). button in the menu screen, and select the "Time&Date". See P60, 62 regarding the menu. 2 Press the OK or 9 button. The hour indicator flashes, indicating the start from the set date and time. Setting Time/Date Changing the Time/Date Press the STOP button while the recorder has stopped recording to close the menu. 18 Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) 3 Press the OK button to that point. • After setup, a message will sound saying that were set it using the...
... the screen goes into "Voice Guide" setup (☞P57). button in the menu screen, and select the "Time&Date". See P60, 62 regarding the menu. 2 Press the OK or 9 button. The hour indicator flashes, indicating the start from the set date and time. Setting Time/Date Changing the Time/Date Press the STOP button while the recorder has stopped recording to close the menu. 18 Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) 3 Press the OK button to that point. • After setup, a message will sound saying that were set it using the...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... setting the synchronization options. Up to 200 files can be saved in each folder, and up to two layers can be transferred to create a folder in advance inside the "Music" folder. A "Podcast" folder, for saving files distributed by using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of these five folders when recording on this folder (in ACELP/MP3 format). Notes • Up to 128 folders can save up to 200 voice files. Folder File...
... setting the synchronization options. Up to 200 files can be saved in each folder, and up to two layers can be transferred to create a folder in advance inside the "Music" folder. A "Podcast" folder, for saving files distributed by using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of these five folders when recording on this folder (in ACELP/MP3 format). Notes • Up to 128 folders can save up to 200 voice files. Folder File...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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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 user ID can be automatically created for files recorded by a Digital Voice 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" .
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 user ID can be automatically created for files recorded by a Digital Voice 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" .
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... same audio will be still made in ST XQ and ST HQ modes while the exclusive stereo microphone is unplugged, recordings can be recorded on both Left channel (Lch) and Right channel (Rch). • Stop the recorder before plugging in monaural microphone, and exclusive remote control (provided with the DS-50 only). Choose a recording method according to the recorder's MIC/REMOTE jack. Connect the exclusive stereo microphone to your need. 2 Stereo recording using...
... same audio will be still made in ST XQ and ST HQ modes while the exclusive stereo microphone is unplugged, recordings can be recorded on both Left channel (Lch) and Right channel (Rch). • Stop the recorder before plugging in monaural microphone, and exclusive remote control (provided with the DS-50 only). Choose a recording method according to the recorder's MIC/REMOTE jack. Connect the exclusive stereo microphone to your need. 2 Stereo recording using...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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.... • Turn the exclusive remote control's switch to Stop and press the recorder's REC button to STOP and the REC button on the exclusive remote control to operate the recorder. Connect the exclusive stereo microphone to the exclusive remote control's Mic jack. ➥ Use the REC/STOP switch on the recorder is plugged in microphone (☞ P25). ... Recording will not be made if a microphone is removed from the recorder and plugged into the recorder's MIC/REMOTE jack to use the remote control to start and stop recording on the...
.... • Turn the exclusive remote control's switch to Stop and press the recorder's REC button to STOP and the REC button on the exclusive remote control to operate the recorder. Connect the exclusive stereo microphone to the exclusive remote control's Mic jack. ➥ Use the REC/STOP switch on the recorder is plugged in microphone (☞ P25). ... Recording will not be made if a microphone is removed from the recorder and plugged into the recorder's MIC/REMOTE jack to use the remote control to start and stop recording on the...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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...; "Memory Full" or "Folder Full" will flash. Resume Recording Press the REC button again. ➥ Recording will time out after you select a folder other than 60 seconds, the record/play indicator light on the display. • The recorder will resume at the point of interruption. 26 Recording Notes • If you see the red record/play indicator light starts flashing in "Rec Pause". When the recording time is full. Delete any unnecessary files before recording...
...; "Memory Full" or "Folder Full" will flash. Resume Recording Press the REC button again. ➥ Recording will time out after you select a folder other than 60 seconds, the record/play indicator light on the display. • The recorder will resume at the point of interruption. 26 Recording Notes • If you see the red record/play indicator light starts flashing in "Rec Pause". When the recording time is full. Delete any unnecessary files before recording...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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It may take over 10 seconds to complete erasing. • Never format the recorder from a PC. • After formatting, recorded audio file names may start from 0001. • Once the recorder is formatted, the music files with DRM may be transferred to the recorder again. • When the recorder is formatted, all the saved data, including locked files and read-only files, are erased. 4 54 Formatting the Recorder Formatting the Recorder (Format) Notes • Never turn the power off or remove batteries during formatting because data may not be corrupted.
It may take over 10 seconds to complete erasing. • Never format the recorder from a PC. • After formatting, recorded audio file names may start from 0001. • Once the recorder is formatted, the music files with DRM may be transferred to the recorder again. • When the recorder is formatted, all the saved data, including locked files and read-only files, are erased. 4 54 Formatting the Recorder Formatting the Recorder (Format) Notes • Never turn the power off or remove batteries during formatting because data may not be corrupted.
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... DISPLAY button. This help review and confirm different recorder settings and file information. 1 Press the DISPLAY button. The LCD display views will switch every time the DISPLAY 1 button is a long file name, scroll to the side to 3. 5 1 Playback elapsed time / File name* The elapsed time for the file being played and its file name (artist name/song title for the file being played and its file length will appear. 5 Display and Sound Functions LCD Display Information The LCD screen on the recorder...
... DISPLAY button. This help review and confirm different recorder settings and file information. 1 Press the DISPLAY button. The LCD display views will switch every time the DISPLAY 1 button is a long file name, scroll to the side to 3. 5 1 Playback elapsed time / File name* The elapsed time for the file being played and its file name (artist name/song title for the file being played and its file length will appear. 5 Display and Sound Functions LCD Display Information The LCD screen on the recorder...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... a desired item to quickly set . You can be set it. button to move to the tab that contains the item you want to set. 2 3 3 Press the OK or 9 button to move to set during a recording or 1 playback. (☞ P64) 2 Press the + or - The menu opens. (☞ P62) Menu items can set each menu item as follows. 2 6 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for each item...
... a desired item to quickly set . You can be set it. button to move to the tab that contains the item you want to set. 2 3 3 Press the OK or 9 button to move to set during a recording or 1 playback. (☞ P64) 2 Press the + or - The menu opens. (☞ P62) Menu items can set each menu item as follows. 2 6 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for each item...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... be transferred and played back on this recorder. • If an upgrade (Option) to DSS Player Plus is executed, various additional functions can . Precautions on using the DSS Player software included on the provided CD-ROM or Windows Media Player. • Playback voice files on your PC. Download files from the recorder to the PC or upload files from the recorder or uploading a file to do not remove the USB cable even if the screen is stopped...
... be transferred and played back on this recorder. • If an upgrade (Option) to DSS Player Plus is executed, various additional functions can . Precautions on using the DSS Player software included on the provided CD-ROM or Windows Media Player. • Playback voice files on your PC. Download files from the recorder to the PC or upload files from the recorder or uploading a file to do not remove the USB cable even if the screen is stopped...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... opened, a removable disk drive is connected. If connected by "Audio Class", this recorder with the PC and utilize DSS Player, in the menu setting of recorder. 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 the PC. 3 Confirm that the recorder has stopped and connect a USB cable to the connection port on 7 recorder if the USB cable is displayed. Also, please do not connect this recorder set the USB class...
... opened, a removable disk drive is connected. If connected by "Audio Class", this recorder with the PC and utilize DSS Player, in the menu setting of recorder. 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 the PC. 3 Confirm that the recorder has stopped and connect a USB cable to the connection port on 7 recorder if the USB cable is displayed. Also, please do not connect this recorder set the USB class...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... formats when recorder is compatible with This Recorder"(☞ ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS P35) for details. 79 You can transfer language content and music files imported from language CDs and the Internet using Windows Media Player for playing on the Internet. The recorder is in the Audible mode. In addition, recorder is compatible with the Audible content of Other Devices with WMA and MP3 language content. Directly record files to the Recorder • Connect the recorder...
... formats when recorder is compatible with This Recorder"(☞ ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS P35) for details. 79 You can transfer language content and music files imported from language CDs and the Internet using Windows Media Player for playing on the Internet. The recorder is in the Audible mode. In addition, recorder is compatible with the Audible content of Other Devices with WMA and MP3 language content. Directly record files to the Recorder • Connect the recorder...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... Earphone type microphone can be used to the DS30, DS-40 and DS-50 models. Remotely controls the recorder's recording/stop functions. Furthermore, it can be plugged into your own voice by reducing the effects of ambient noise. Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone: ME52 This microphone is the same color as the DS-50 model. AC adapter: A321 (US and Canada) or A322 (Europe except U.K.) 84 Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger set...
... Earphone type microphone can be used to the DS30, DS-40 and DS-50 models. Remotely controls the recorder's recording/stop functions. Furthermore, it can be plugged into your own voice by reducing the effects of ambient noise. Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone: ME52 This microphone is the same color as the DS-50 model. AC adapter: A321 (US and Canada) or A322 (Europe except U.K.) 84 Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger set...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... SP mode: Approx. 21 hours LP mode: Approx. 22 hours Playback: (All mode) Speaker playback: Approx. 9 hours Earphone playback: Approx. 20 hours Recording medium Built-in flash memory DS-50: 1 GB DS-40: 512 MB DS-30: 256 MB Speaker Built-in ø23 mm round dynamic speaker MIC jack ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 680Ω 12 EAR jack ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8Ω or more Maximum working output...
... SP mode: Approx. 21 hours LP mode: Approx. 22 hours Playback: (All mode) Speaker playback: Approx. 9 hours Earphone playback: Approx. 20 hours Recording medium Built-in flash memory DS-50: 1 GB DS-40: 512 MB DS-30: 256 MB Speaker Built-in ø23 mm round dynamic speaker MIC jack ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 680Ω 12 EAR jack ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8Ω or more Maximum working output...