DS-2400 Instructions (English)
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Please read these instructions for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. EN Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-2400 INSTRUCTIONS EN INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use.
Please read these instructions for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. EN Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-2400 INSTRUCTIONS EN INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use.
DS-2400 Instructions (English)
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............. 16 Setting Time and Date (Time & Date) ... 17 2 Basic Operations Recording 19 Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) ...... 23 Recording Modes (Rec Mode 24 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA 25 Recording Monitor 26 Playing 27 Erasing 29 3 Advanced Operations Menu List 33 Learning to Use... on Your PC DSS Player Software 49 Installing DSS Player Software 51 Uninstalling DSS Player Software ......... 52 Using Online Help 53 Connecting Recorder to PC 54 Running DSS Player Software 56 5 Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory of the Computer ... 57 6 Other...
............. 16 Setting Time and Date (Time & Date) ... 17 2 Basic Operations Recording 19 Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) ...... 23 Recording Modes (Rec Mode 24 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA 25 Recording Monitor 26 Playing 27 Erasing 29 3 Advanced Operations Menu List 33 Learning to Use... on Your PC DSS Player Software 49 Installing DSS Player Software 51 Uninstalling DSS Player Software ......... 52 Using Online Help 53 Connecting Recorder to PC 54 Running DSS Player Software 56 5 Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory of the Computer ... 57 6 Other...
DS-2400 Instructions (English)
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..., repair or modify the unit yourself. ● Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a computer hard disk. 5 Recorded content in uppercase form such as PLAY or REC are used for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. Convention Used...; The word "card" is used to describe a function or button on the beach in the summer. ● Do not store the recorder in Apple Macintosh environment. • The Notes at the bottom of children. Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for additional information,...
..., repair or modify the unit yourself. ● Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a computer hard disk. 5 Recorded content in uppercase form such as PLAY or REC are used for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. Convention Used...; The word "card" is used to describe a function or button on the beach in the summer. ● Do not store the recorder in Apple Macintosh environment. • The Notes at the bottom of children. Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for additional information,...
DS-2400 Instructions (English)
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... in the dictation (☞ P.39). ● DSS Player software included (☞ P.49). 7 1 Getting Started Main Features ● Support type of 1000 recordings (☞ P.19). ● It has a built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function (☞ P.25). ● Large LCD screen with backlight.... ● Index mark function which enables high-speed data transmission from the recorder to your computer. ● Five folders and up to search particular points in Digital Speech Standard Pro (DS2 format). 1 Main Features ●...
... in the dictation (☞ P.39). ● DSS Player software included (☞ P.49). 7 1 Getting Started Main Features ● Support type of 1000 recordings (☞ P.19). ● It has a built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function (☞ P.25). ● Large LCD screen with backlight.... ● Index mark function which enables high-speed data transmission from the recorder to your computer. ● Five folders and up to search particular points in Digital Speech Standard Pro (DS2 format). 1 Main Features ●...
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... information on the card. *1: Available recording time for one continuous file. Compatible Cards 1 The recorder supports cards with a lock function. When the lock function is used, important data is set will vary depending on the Olympus homepage (http://www.olympus.com) when using cards other than the... included card. The maximum recording time per file is equipped with memory capacity between 512 MB to 16 GB. Memory ...
... information on the card. *1: Available recording time for one continuous file. Compatible Cards 1 The recorder supports cards with a lock function. When the lock function is used, important data is set will vary depending on the Olympus homepage (http://www.olympus.com) when using cards other than the... included card. The maximum recording time per file is equipped with memory capacity between 512 MB to 16 GB. Memory ...
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...format them with the card to misuse of accidental ingestion, consult a physician immediately. To recover the original recording time, initialize/format the card in a location that no necessary data is out of the reach of its... life, writing or erasing data on the recorder (☞ P.34). Memory Card • The card has a service life. BACK EXIT 9 In this case, ... with static electricity. • Store the card in the recorder. • Olympus will be recognized. When reaching the end of children.
...format them with the card to misuse of accidental ingestion, consult a physician immediately. To recover the original recording time, initialize/format the card in a location that no necessary data is out of the reach of its... life, writing or erasing data on the recorder (☞ P.34). Memory Card • The card has a service life. BACK EXIT 9 In this case, ... with static electricity. • Store the card in the recorder. • Olympus will be recognized. When reaching the end of children.
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MIC (Microphone) @ Record indicator light # Display (LCD panel) 10 $ + (Volume) button % Fast Forward (9) button ^ PLAY/OK button & Smart button (F1,F2,F3) * Rewind (0) button ( - (Volume) button ) Built-in microphone 3 NEW button 4 REC button 5 REW button 6 FF button 7 STOP button 8 POWER/HOLD switch 9 ERASE button 0 EAR (Earphone) ! Battery cover = PC (USB) terminal q Cradle connector w Battery cover release button Identification of Parts Identification of Parts 1 & * ( 0 ! @ # $ % ^ ) 1 2 3 4 5 w 6 - 7 8 q= 9 1 SD card slot 2 Built-in speaker -
MIC (Microphone) @ Record indicator light # Display (LCD panel) 10 $ + (Volume) button % Fast Forward (9) button ^ PLAY/OK button & Smart button (F1,F2,F3) * Rewind (0) button ( - (Volume) button ) Built-in microphone 3 NEW button 4 REC button 5 REW button 6 FF button 7 STOP button 8 POWER/HOLD switch 9 ERASE button 0 EAR (Earphone) ! Battery cover = PC (USB) terminal q Cradle connector w Battery cover release button Identification of Parts Identification of Parts 1 & * ( 0 ! @ # $ % ^ ) 1 2 3 4 5 w 6 - 7 8 q= 9 1 SD card slot 2 Built-in speaker -
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... E 4 5 6 DISPLY 025 /030 9 F 00M 10S 0 15H 22M30S INDEX Display in the recording mode 1 Record mode indicator 2 Current folder 3 Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar) 4 Record indicator 5 Remaining recording time 6 Level meter indicator 7 Microphone sensitivity indicator 8 Current file number Author ID indicator Battery indicator VCVA ... 02 M 50 S % # 12M 05S $ INSERT SPEED INDEX Display in the folder 0 Recording elapsed time ! Playback position bar indicator @ Play indicator # Total recording time of files in the playback mode 9 Total number of the selected file $ Button guide ...
... E 4 5 6 DISPLY 025 /030 9 F 00M 10S 0 15H 22M30S INDEX Display in the recording mode 1 Record mode indicator 2 Current folder 3 Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar) 4 Record indicator 5 Remaining recording time 6 Level meter indicator 7 Microphone sensitivity indicator 8 Current file number Author ID indicator Battery indicator VCVA ... 02 M 50 S % # 12M 05S $ INSERT SPEED INDEX Display in the folder 0 Recording elapsed time ! Playback position bar indicator @ Play indicator # Total recording time of files in the playback mode 9 Total number of the selected file $ Button guide ...
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... illustration below, then close the battery cover. Cautions Concerning the Battery Warning • Using batteries for which part or all of the recorder's battery compartment. Installing Batteries This recorder can then be used. Recharging Battery Pack The battery indicator on the display changes as possible. Unusable batteries Insert the batteries in the...
... illustration below, then close the battery cover. Cautions Concerning the Battery Warning • Using batteries for which part or all of the recorder's battery compartment. Installing Batteries This recorder can then be used. Recharging Battery Pack The battery indicator on the display changes as possible. Unusable batteries Insert the batteries in the...
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...; Never mix old and new batteries, or batteries of time. Installing Batteries 1 Installing Batteries 13 Removing the batteries while the recorder is shown in use the recorder for an extended period of different types and/or brands. • If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace dead batteries...load new batteries. • Remove the batteries if you are recording into a file and the batteries run out, you are not going to turn OFF the recorder before replacing the batteries. If you will lose your currently recorded file since the file header will not be written. Notes ...
...; Never mix old and new batteries, or batteries of time. Installing Batteries 1 Installing Batteries 13 Removing the batteries while the recorder is shown in use the recorder for an extended period of different types and/or brands. • If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace dead batteries...load new batteries. • Remove the batteries if you are recording into a file and the batteries run out, you are not going to turn OFF the recorder before replacing the batteries. If you will lose your currently recorded file since the file header will not be written. Notes ...
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... for 10 minutes, by the arrow for 0.5 seconds or longer. To exit power save mode automatically. Power Supply/Power Save Mode Power Supply When the recorder is not being used, turn on, and after [System Check] appears, the power will be turned on. Turning Off the Power Slide the POWER/HOLD... switch in memory before the power is turned off . To reactivate the recorder again, operate any button. For more details, refer to "Menu List" (☞ P.33) and "Learning to enter Power Save mode from the Menu. Power Save...
... for 10 minutes, by the arrow for 0.5 seconds or longer. To exit power save mode automatically. Power Supply/Power Save Mode Power Supply When the recorder is not being used, turn on, and after [System Check] appears, the power will be turned on. Turning Off the Power Slide the POWER/HOLD... switch in memory before the power is turned off . To reactivate the recorder again, operate any button. For more details, refer to "Menu List" (☞ P.33) and "Learning to enter Power Save mode from the Menu. Power Save...
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HOLD If you bring the POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD position, the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and switches will be carried in a bag or pocket. Exit HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD position. Set the recorder to HOLD mode 1 HOLD Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the A position. 15 After [Hold] appears on the display, the recorder is useful when the recorder has to be disabled.This feature is set to HOLD mode.
HOLD If you bring the POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD position, the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and switches will be carried in a bag or pocket. Exit HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD position. Set the recorder to HOLD mode 1 HOLD Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the A position. 15 After [Hold] appears on the display, the recorder is useful when the recorder has to be disabled.This feature is set to HOLD mode.
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...may not be written to the card. • Hold the card straight and pull it out. • If an unformatted card is in the recorder unless it has been formatted on the LCD display for a few seconds while validating the SD card. Inserting and Ejecting a SD card Inserting a...illustration until it clicks. 1 When inserting SD card into the SD card slot, the recorder message [Please Wait] will flash on this unit (☞ P.45). • Never remove the card while the recorder is installed, the recorder will automatically display the menu format option (☞ P.45). • Never use any...
...may not be written to the card. • Hold the card straight and pull it out. • If an unformatted card is in the recorder unless it has been formatted on the LCD display for a few seconds while validating the SD card. Inserting and Ejecting a SD card Inserting a...illustration until it clicks. 1 When inserting SD card into the SD card slot, the recorder message [Please Wait] will flash on this unit (☞ P.45). • Never remove the card while the recorder is installed, the recorder will automatically display the menu format option (☞ P.45). • Never use any...
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Setting Time and Date (Time & Date) Setting the correct time and date on the recorder is very important since every file recorded on . PLAY/OK F1, F2, F3 button PLAY/OK,+, -, 9, 0 button 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to set. Select the item from "hour",...minute. Press the or button to set . This will simplify the file management aspects later on the recorder will flash automatically when you load batteries before using the recorder for the first time, or after the recorder has not been used for a long time. The hour indicator will have the time and date...
Setting Time and Date (Time & Date) Setting the correct time and date on the recorder is very important since every file recorded on . PLAY/OK F1, F2, F3 button PLAY/OK,+, -, 9, 0 button 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to set. Select the item from "hour",...minute. Press the or button to set . This will simplify the file management aspects later on the recorder will flash automatically when you load batteries before using the recorder for the first time, or after the recorder has not been used for a long time. The hour indicator will have the time and date...
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...setup operation, the settings are the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of the time and date setup process.The following steps are cancelled, and the recorder returns to the previous screen. • You can choose the order of the settings. 3 Press the PLAY/OK button to complete the setup screen....on the status of the year, month, day by pressing the F2(D/M/Y or Y/M/D or M/ D/Y)* button while setting them. Changing the Time and Date When the recorder's POWER/HOLD switch is not correct, set it using DSS Player software (☞ P.50). Setting Time and Date (Time & Date) • You can ...
...setup operation, the settings are the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of the time and date setup process.The following steps are cancelled, and the recorder returns to the previous screen. • You can choose the order of the settings. 3 Press the PLAY/OK button to complete the setup screen....on the status of the year, month, day by pressing the F2(D/M/Y or Y/M/D or M/ D/Y)* button while setting them. Changing the Time and Date When the recorder's POWER/HOLD switch is not correct, set it using DSS Player software (☞ P.50). Setting Time and Date (Time & Date) • You can ...
DS-2400 Instructions (English)
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... is QP. (VCVA) (☞ P.25) • Recording Monitor (☞ P.26) Record Function By default, the RECORD function is configured to record at the current position in the file (☞ P.22). 19 Recording be used to distinguish the kind configured to the end of recording; 2 Basic Operations Recording The recorder has five folders, A, B, C, D, E Recording Related Settings and you can be...
... is QP. (VCVA) (☞ P.25) • Recording Monitor (☞ P.26) Record Function By default, the RECORD function is configured to record at the current position in the file (☞ P.22). 19 Recording be used to distinguish the kind configured to the end of recording; 2 Basic Operations Recording The recorder has five folders, A, B, C, D, E Recording Related Settings and you can be...
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... capacity is less than 60 seconds, the record indicator light starts flashing in . QP DICT DS2400 2 The record indicator light glows orange and (Record indicator) appears on the display. Recording New Recording 1 Create a new file to stop recording. If you can change the LCD DISPLY ...DICT 1 file. 031 aSelected Author ID a DS2400 b / 030 bNew file number E F 2 2 cRemaining recording time New File Remain c 15 H 22 M 40 s FOLDER INFO MENU Recording 2 Press the REC button to your computer using DSS Player Software (☞ P.49). 20 Delete any unnecessary files...
... capacity is less than 60 seconds, the record indicator light starts flashing in . QP DICT DS2400 2 The record indicator light glows orange and (Record indicator) appears on the display. Recording New Recording 1 Create a new file to stop recording. If you can change the LCD DISPLY ...DICT 1 file. 031 aSelected Author ID a DS2400 b / 030 bNew file number E F 2 2 cRemaining recording time New File Remain c 15 H 22 M 40 s FOLDER INFO MENU Recording 2 Press the REC button to your computer using DSS Player Software (☞ P.49). 20 Delete any unnecessary files...
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... file DISPLY INDEX 3 Press the STOP button to overwrite. Note • You cannot select a different recording mode (QP, SP) than that the overwritten recordings will be erased. 2 1 Select and play the file you want to stop overwriting. Stop playback at... the starting point of the original file before overwrite recording. 21 Recording Overwrite Recording 2 You can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file. QP DICT DS2400 3 The record indicator light glows orange and (Record indicator) appears on the display.
... file DISPLY INDEX 3 Press the STOP button to overwrite. Note • You cannot select a different recording mode (QP, SP) than that the overwritten recordings will be erased. 2 1 Select and play the file you want to stop overwriting. Stop playback at... the starting point of the original file before overwrite recording. 21 Recording Overwrite Recording 2 You can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file. QP DICT DS2400 3 The record indicator light glows orange and (Record indicator) appears on the display.
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... F 00 M 12s Insert Rec DISPLY INDEX 4 Press the STOP button to the time and date of the inserted recording. • You cannot select a different recording mode (QP, SP) than that of the original file before inserting. 22 PLAY/OK 1 Select and play the... to stop inserting the additional recording. Recording Insert Recording 1 Additional recording can be inserted into . 2 2 2 While playing the file, press the F1(INSERT) button to insert an additional recording. The record indicator light glows orange and QP DICT DS2400 134 /134 3 (Record indicator) appears on the display...
... F 00 M 12s Insert Rec DISPLY INDEX 4 Press the STOP button to the time and date of the inserted recording. • You cannot select a different recording mode (QP, SP) than that of the original file before inserting. 22 PLAY/OK 1 Select and play the... to stop inserting the additional recording. Recording Insert Recording 1 Additional recording can be inserted into . 2 2 2 While playing the file, press the F1(INSERT) button to insert an additional recording. The record indicator light glows orange and QP DICT DS2400 134 /134 3 (Record indicator) appears on the display...
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... in all directions. QP DICT DS2400 E 025 /030 New File02 M 10 s 3H 08M 05s FOLDER INFO MENU 23 Record Menu Rec Mode Mic Sense VCVA 12 BACK EXIT 2 Press the + or - button to P.33 regarding each menu item settings. Microphone Sensitivity (Mic... Sense) You can switch between two microphone sensitivities to meet recording needs: [Dictation] for oral dictation and [Conference] which is suited for dictation. Mic Sense Conference Dictation Dictation Set BACK EXIT 4 Press the F3(EXIT)...
... in all directions. QP DICT DS2400 E 025 /030 New File02 M 10 s 3H 08M 05s FOLDER INFO MENU 23 Record Menu Rec Mode Mic Sense VCVA 12 BACK EXIT 2 Press the + or - button to P.33 regarding each menu item settings. Microphone Sensitivity (Mic... Sense) You can switch between two microphone sensitivities to meet recording needs: [Dictation] for oral dictation and [Conference] which is suited for dictation. Mic Sense Conference Dictation Dictation Set BACK EXIT 4 Press the F3(EXIT)...