DS-40 Instructions (English)
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To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. 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. Please read these instructions for future reference.
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. 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. Please read these instructions for future reference.
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 ...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 and Sound Functions LCD Display Information 55 Guidance (Voice Guide 57 6 Menu Setting Menu Setting Method 60...
... 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 ...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 and Sound Functions LCD Display Information 55 Guidance (Voice Guide 57 6 Menu Setting Menu Setting Method 60...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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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 73 Running DSS Player 75 8 Managing Files 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 ...
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 73 Running DSS Player 75 8 Managing Files 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 ...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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...the items listed below. Using the Online Manual When you install the DSS Player on [DS-50/40/30 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS]. Input) ... 79 Viewing system information (System Info.) .... 81 Backlight...Voice Files from the Recorder .. 109 Play a Voice File 111 Upload Voice Files to the Recorder ....... 112 Send Voice Files with the Recorder ... 151 Safe and Proper Usage Before using your PC from the CD-ROM, you to learn more about the digital voice recorder. Recording... Programs], then [OLYMPUS DSS Player], then click on your new recorder, read the warnings and information provided.
...the items listed below. Using the Online Manual When you install the DSS Player on [DS-50/40/30 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS]. Input) ... 79 Viewing system information (System Info.) .... 81 Backlight...Voice Files from the Recorder .. 109 Play a Voice File 111 Upload Voice Files to the Recorder ....... 112 Send Voice Files with the Recorder ... 151 Safe and Proper Usage Before using your PC from the CD-ROM, you to learn more about the digital voice recorder. Recording... Programs], then [OLYMPUS DSS Player], then click on your new recorder, read the warnings and information provided.
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... or business scenes, language studies, Podcasts, and other audible content. The recorder stores highly compressed WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in monaural microphone for each mode. 1 Getting Started Main Features This...Recording), and three types of monaural recording modes including HQ (High Quality), SP (Standard Recording), and LP (Long-tern Recording). (☞ P30) Recording time DS-50 (1GB) ST XQ mode: 17hours30minutes 1 ST HQ mode: 35hours10minutes HQ mode: 70hours20minutes SP mode: 138hours30minutes LP mode: 275hours20minutes Main Features DS-40...
... or business scenes, language studies, Podcasts, and other audible content. The recorder stores highly compressed WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in monaural microphone for each mode. 1 Getting Started Main Features This...Recording), and three types of monaural recording modes including HQ (High Quality), SP (Standard Recording), and LP (Long-tern Recording). (☞ P30) Recording time DS-50 (1GB) ST XQ mode: 17hours30minutes 1 ST HQ mode: 35hours10minutes HQ mode: 70hours20minutes SP mode: 138hours30minutes LP mode: 275hours20minutes Main Features DS-40...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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...a high-contrast monochrome 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 read and save the data. ...to a "DSS Player Plus", which is equipped with a enhanced functionality (Option). (☞ P77) • If a commercial voice recognition software is utilized, the recorded voice file can be performed. ● It is compatible with Podcasting. • If favorite Internet radio-station URLs are possible at ...
...a high-contrast monochrome 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 read and save the data. ...to a "DSS Player Plus", which is equipped with a enhanced functionality (Option). (☞ P77) • If a commercial voice recognition software is utilized, the recorded voice file can be performed. ● It is compatible with Podcasting. • If favorite Internet radio-station URLs are possible at ...
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...stereo microphone by connecting the remote controller to the exclusive stereo microphone (ME53S). Play indicator VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator Microphone sensitivity indicator Battery indicator Timer indicator Alarm indicator Low Cut Filter indicator Play Mode indicator ...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. Identification of recorded files in the folder 6 Record mode indicator 7 Character information display y 8 Icon display...
...stereo microphone by connecting the remote controller to the exclusive stereo microphone (ME53S). Play indicator VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator Microphone sensitivity indicator Battery indicator Timer indicator Alarm indicator Low Cut Filter indicator Play Mode indicator ...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. Identification of recorded files in the folder 6 Record mode indicator 7 Character information display y 8 Icon display...
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...adapter. • Do not use the AC adapter when connecting the recorder to the USB port. 14 If you will lose your currently recorded file because the file header will not be possible to play back the voice data being recorded. It is in the battery icon. • If it may corrupt... the file. Use them with the BU-400 1 Olympus Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger (Europe only). (☞ P84) Inserting Batteries/Using the AC Adapter ...
...adapter. • Do not use the AC adapter when connecting the recorder to the USB port. 14 If you will lose your currently recorded file because the file header will not be possible to play back the voice data being recorded. It is in the battery icon. • If it may corrupt... the file. Use them with the BU-400 1 Olympus Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger (Europe only). (☞ P84) Inserting Batteries/Using the AC Adapter ...
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... "Time & Date" is not required, select "Off", and the screen goes into "Voice Guide" setup (☞P57). button in the menu screen, and select the "Time&Date". If you press the OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to close the menu. 18 The...
... "Time & Date" is not required, select "Off", and the screen goes into "Voice Guide" setup (☞P57). button in the menu screen, and select the "Time&Date". If you press the OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to close the menu. 18 The...
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...and up to two layers can be purchased from a computer can save up to 200 voice files. Notes on the Folders Each folder in "Folder A" through "Folder E", "Audible" and "Music" folders, and recorded or transferred language and music data from an Audible web site by Podcasting, is not...saved as "files". Folder File First layer Second layer Save up to 200 files. ... Under the "Root" folder are voice-recording folders, so choose one of these five folders when recording on this folder (in ACELP/MP3 format). Notes on the Folders There are a total of eight folders in the...
...and up to two layers can be purchased from a computer can save up to 200 voice files. Notes on the Folders Each folder in "Folder A" through "Folder E", "Audible" and "Music" folders, and recorded or transferred language and music data from an Audible web site by Podcasting, is not...saved as "files". Folder File First layer Second layer Save up to 200 files. ... Under the "Root" folder are voice-recording folders, so choose one of these five folders when recording on this folder (in ACELP/MP3 format). Notes on the Folders There are a total of eight folders in the...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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The user ID can be automatically created for files recorded by a 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 default name on the Digital Voice Recorder. DS50 0001.WMA Extension 1 File number : A serial number automatically assigned by this 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. 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. DS50 0001.WMA Extension 1 File number : A serial number automatically assigned by this 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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...If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it returns to the menu screen during recording, press the 0 button to choose "VCVA". Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator 4 28 3 Press the OK or 9 button. button to close the menu screen. Off: Will ... displayed on the screen. The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during recording, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. On: Will start recording in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below ...
...If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it returns to the menu screen during recording, press the 0 button to choose "VCVA". Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator 4 28 3 Press the OK or 9 button. button to close the menu screen. Off: Will ... displayed on the screen. The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during recording, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. On: Will start recording in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below ...
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...sound volume is recommended. 29 The VCVA level can be set level) Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator ...Notes • The start recording. b Level meter (varies according to the sound volume being recorded) c Start level (moves to the right/left according to the set to any of the ...start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the display. The record/play indicator light glows red when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. 2 8 Press the 9 or 0 button adjust the pause sound level. The higher the value, the...
...sound volume is recommended. 29 The VCVA level can be set level) Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator ...Notes • The start recording. b Level meter (varies according to the sound volume being recorded) c Start level (moves to the right/left according to the set to any of the ...start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the display. The record/play indicator light glows red when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. 2 8 Press the 9 or 0 button adjust the pause sound level. The higher the value, the...
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... of people. a Microphone sensitivity display ...Notes • When the speaker's voice is to be noisy, so keep the microphone a little lower than the speaker's mouth (5 to 10cm/2 to 4 inches) while recording. • If the ambient (background) noise is too loud to meet recording needs. Microphone Sensitivity Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to get a clear...
... of people. a Microphone sensitivity display ...Notes • When the speaker's voice is to be noisy, so keep the microphone a little lower than the speaker's mouth (5 to 10cm/2 to 4 inches) while recording. • If the ambient (background) noise is too loud to meet recording needs. Microphone Sensitivity Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to get a clear...
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...low-frequency sounds and record voices more clearly. button to choose between "On" and "Off". 4 On: Low Cut Filter will be turned On/Off according to the 3 movement so you can reduce noise from air conditioners, projectors and other similar noises. 2 2 1 While the recorder is set to the ...menu screen during recording, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. Set the Low Cut Filter 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The ...
...low-frequency sounds and record voices more clearly. button to choose between "On" and "Off". 4 On: Low Cut Filter will be turned On/Off according to the 3 movement so you can reduce noise from air conditioners, projectors and other similar noises. 2 2 1 While the recorder is set to the ...menu screen during recording, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. Set the Low Cut Filter 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The ...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel) 6 Press the STOP button to "Off". • Noise cancel cannot be used during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu. The will appear on the display. Noise Cancel Function 44 a Noise Cancel indicator 3 ...Notes • If you set Noise Cancel to "Low" or "High", the setting remains valid until it's set to close the menu 6 screen. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during fast playback/slow playback. • Noise Cancel is not available while the Voice Filter (☞ P45) is set.
Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel) 6 Press the STOP button to "Off". • Noise cancel cannot be used during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu. The will appear on the display. Noise Cancel Function 44 a Noise Cancel indicator 3 ...Notes • If you set Noise Cancel to "Low" or "High", the setting remains valid until it's set to close the menu 6 screen. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during fast playback/slow playback. • Noise Cancel is not available while the Voice Filter (☞ P45) is set.
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... Press the OK button to choose between "On" and "Off". The voice filter setup process begins. 4 Press the + or - button to complete the setup screen. Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter) The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low and high frequency tones during normal, fast, or... slow playback, and enable clear audio playback. 2 1 While the recorder is pressed, the setting will return to the menu...
... Press the OK button to choose between "On" and "Off". The voice filter setup process begins. 4 Press the + or - button to complete the setup screen. Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter) The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low and high frequency tones during normal, fast, or... slow playback, and enable clear audio playback. 2 1 While the recorder is pressed, the setting will return to the menu...
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a Voice Filter indicator 3 ...Note • Voice Filter is not available while Noise Cancel is set . If the recorder goes to the menu screen 6 during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu. Set the Voice Filter 46 If it is set to "On", will appear on the display. Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter) 6 Press the STOP button to close the menu screen.
a Voice Filter indicator 3 ...Note • Voice Filter is not available while Noise Cancel is set . If the recorder goes to the menu screen 6 during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu. Set the Voice Filter 46 If it is set to "On", will appear on the display. Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter) 6 Press the STOP button to close the menu screen.
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... the respective setting. 5 For procedures for 1 second or longer. Select items you want to set . Adjust the speed and the volume of recorder operating conditions. button to select the item to set from among 3 "On/Off", "Speed" and "Volume" . 5 Press the OK or... 9 button to move to choose "Voice Guide". 4 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The voice guide setup process begins. 5 Guidance 4 Press the + or - Guidance (Voice Guide) This feature gives audio announcements of guidance announcements. 2 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for each ...
... the respective setting. 5 For procedures for 1 second or longer. Select items you want to set . Adjust the speed and the volume of recorder operating conditions. button to select the item to set from among 3 "On/Off", "Speed" and "Volume" . 5 Press the OK or... 9 button to move to choose "Voice Guide". 4 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The voice guide setup process begins. 5 Guidance 4 Press the + or - Guidance (Voice Guide) This feature gives audio announcements of guidance announcements. 2 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for each ...
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...;P52), guidance data will also be available in the future (☞P76). • Set the starting tune/closing tune at the guidance "Volume" setting. Guidance (Voice Guide) 7 6 Press the OK button to close the menu. 6 ... Guidance 59 Notes • The starting tune/closing tune when the power is turned On.../Off (☞P15) can be canceled if you set the 5 guidance to Off. • If the recorder is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will not be erased and the feature will return to the menu. 7 Press the STOP button...
...;P52), guidance data will also be available in the future (☞P76). • Set the starting tune/closing tune at the guidance "Volume" setting. Guidance (Voice Guide) 7 6 Press the OK button to close the menu. 6 ... Guidance 59 Notes • The starting tune/closing tune when the power is turned On.../Off (☞P15) can be canceled if you set the 5 guidance to Off. • If the recorder is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will not be erased and the feature will return to the menu. 7 Press the STOP button...