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To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for future reference. Keep the instructions handy 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. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely.
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for future reference. Keep the instructions handy 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. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely.
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
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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...
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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 ...
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...Windows Media Player 136 Window Names (Windows Media Player 137 Copying Music from personal injury or damage to learn more about the digital voice recorder. You can use an online expanded version of this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference. • The warning... the DSS Player on [DS-50/40/30 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS]. To protect yourself and others from CD 138 Transferring Music File to operate it is installed, click on the [Start] button, select [All Programs], then [OLYMPUS DSS Player], then click on your new recorder, read more about the ...
...Windows Media Player 136 Window Names (Windows Media Player 137 Copying Music from personal injury or damage to learn more about the digital voice recorder. You can use an online expanded version of this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference. • The warning... the DSS Player on [DS-50/40/30 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS]. To protect yourself and others from CD 138 Transferring Music File to operate it is installed, click on the [Start] button, select [All Programs], then [OLYMPUS DSS Player], then click on your new recorder, read more about the ...
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... electric appliances such as 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 occurred due to data ... performed by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work. If you experience noise, move to another place, or move the recorder further away from the Olympus's liability. 7 It is recommended to back up and save important content to other reasons is excluded from such equipment. ● ...
... electric appliances such as 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 occurred due to data ... performed by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work. If you experience noise, move to another place, or move the recorder further away from the Olympus's liability. 7 It is recommended to back up and save important content to other reasons is excluded from such equipment. ● ...
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... ST HQ (Stereo High Quality 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 (512MB) ST XQ mode: ST...
... ST HQ (Stereo High Quality 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 (512MB) ST XQ mode: ST...
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can be performed. ● It is compatible with a background color whiter than conventional Olympus models. can be saved, and 1 utilized to carry data. ● It uses a high-contrast monochrome LCD (liquid crystal display) panel with a ... data. (☞ P80) • By connecting the computer with a enhanced functionality (Option). (☞ P77) • If a commercial voice recognition software is utilized, the recorded voice file can be converted to characters automatically. • In addition to the "DSS Player" functions, joining and splitting of the files and configuring...
can be performed. ● It is compatible with a background color whiter than conventional Olympus models. can be saved, and 1 utilized to carry data. ● It uses a high-contrast monochrome LCD (liquid crystal display) panel with a ... data. (☞ P80) • By connecting the computer with a enhanced functionality (Option). (☞ P77) • If a commercial voice recognition software is utilized, the recorded voice file can be converted to characters automatically. • In addition to the "DSS Player" functions, joining and splitting of the files and configuring...
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... 5 STOP button 6 PLAY button 7 DISPLAY/Podcast button * OK/MENU button ( ERASE button ) EAR (Earphone) jack - MIC SENSE(Microphone 8 POWER/HOLD switch 9 Strap hole 0 Record/Play indicator light (LED) ! Identification of Parts 1 0 ! @ # & $ * % ( ^ 2 3 4 e 5 6 7 8w q 1 ) = Identification of Parts 9 # FOLDER/ button $ VOLUME (+) button 1 Exclusive stereo microphone % 9(Fast Forward) button (ME53S) ^ VOLUME (-) button 2 MIC (...
... 5 STOP button 6 PLAY button 7 DISPLAY/Podcast button * OK/MENU button ( ERASE button ) EAR (Earphone) jack - MIC SENSE(Microphone 8 POWER/HOLD switch 9 Strap hole 0 Record/Play indicator light (LED) ! Identification of Parts 1 0 ! @ # & $ * % ( ^ 2 3 4 e 5 6 7 8w q 1 ) = Identification of Parts 9 # FOLDER/ button $ VOLUME (+) button 1 Exclusive stereo microphone % 9(Fast Forward) button (ME53S) ^ VOLUME (-) button 2 MIC (...
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... 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. 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 folder 6 Record mode indicator 7 Character information display y 8 Icon display Noise Cancel indicator Voice Filter indicator F. The remote controller can be used as a remote controlled stereo ...
... 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. 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 folder 6 Record mode indicator 7 Character information display y 8 Icon display Noise Cancel indicator Voice Filter indicator F. The remote controller can be used as a remote controlled stereo ...
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Replacing batteries The battery indicator on the display changes as possible. When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH batteries (☞P14) are recommended. 13 If the "hour" indicator flashes in the direction indicated by pressing to the direction ...A, then sliding to the direction B. 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 battery...
Replacing batteries The battery indicator on the display changes as possible. When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH batteries (☞P14) are recommended. 13 If the "hour" indicator flashes in the direction indicated by pressing to the direction ...A, then sliding to the direction B. 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 battery...
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... the correct power supply voltage as indicated on the adapter. • Do not use the AC adapter when connecting the recorder 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...may corrupt the file. Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus Model A321 or A322) into a file and the batteries run out, you are recording into a household power outlet and connect the power plug to play back the voice data being recorded. If the AC adapter is crucial to change the batteries...
... the correct power supply voltage as indicated on the adapter. • Do not use the AC adapter when connecting the recorder 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...may corrupt the file. Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus Model A321 or A322) into a file and the batteries run out, you are recording into a household power outlet and connect the power plug to play back the voice data being recorded. If the AC adapter is crucial to change the batteries...
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... the direction indicated by the arrow for 10 minutes or longer (default), the display shuts off and it goes into power save mode If the recorder is on , and, after "System Check" appears, the power will be turned off and the power will turn the power off to reduce battery consumption... to a minimum. Turning On the Power 1 While the recorder's power is not being used, turn on and stops for 0.5 seconds or longer. The display shuts off . Power save mode. You can set the time...
... the direction indicated by the arrow for 10 minutes or longer (default), the display shuts off and it goes into power save mode If the recorder is on , and, after "System Check" appears, the power will be turned off and the power will turn the power off to reduce battery consumption... to a minimum. Turning On the Power 1 While the recorder's power is not being used, turn on and stops for 0.5 seconds or longer. The display shuts off . Power save mode. You can set the time...
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... in HOLD mode, operations using the remote control are still available. 16 After "Hold" appears on the display, the recorder is set to the HOLD position. Set the recorder to HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to HOLD mode. HOLD HOLD 1 If you press any button in HOLD... 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 disabled...
... in HOLD mode, operations using the remote control are still available. 16 After "Hold" appears on the display, the recorder is set to the HOLD position. Set the recorder to HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to HOLD mode. HOLD HOLD 1 If you press any button in HOLD... 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 disabled...
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... flashes, follow the steps below to set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file. Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) If you use the recorder for the first time after purchasing it . When you set . 1 Select the item from "hour", "minute", "year...
... flashes, follow the steps below to set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file. Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) If you use the recorder for the first time after purchasing it . When you set . 1 Select the item from "hour", "minute", "year...
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...; If you don't want the guidance feature, select "Off". The Time/Date screen appears. If you press the OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will start of the 2 Time/Date setup process.The following steps are the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of "Setting Time/Date (Time&Date)" . ...) 3 3 Press the STOP button to check "Time & Date" and "Remain". If 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". The clock will save the items that If the guidance is...
...; If you don't want the guidance feature, select "Off". The Time/Date screen appears. If you press the OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will start of the 2 Time/Date setup process.The following steps are the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of "Setting Time/Date (Time&Date)" . ...) 3 3 Press the STOP button to check "Time & Date" and "Remain". If 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". The clock will save the items that If the guidance is...
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...". • When using the "Audible Manager", and files 1 transferred to 200 voice files. A "Podcast" folder, for saving files distributed by using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of these five folders when recording on the Folders Each folder in "Folder A" through "Folder E", "Audible" and...possible to create a folder in ACELP/MP3 format). All the files will be saved as "files". Under the "Root" folder are voice-recording folders, so choose one of setting the synchronization options. Notes • Up to 128 folders can be transferred to 200 files. ... ...
...". • When using the "Audible Manager", and files 1 transferred to 200 voice files. A "Podcast" folder, for saving files distributed by using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of these five folders when recording on the Folders Each folder in "Folder A" through "Folder E", "Audible" and...possible to create a folder in ACELP/MP3 format). All the files will be saved as "files". Under the "Root" folder are voice-recording folders, so choose one of setting the synchronization options. Notes • Up to 128 folders can be transferred to 200 files. ... ...
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...is pressed, it cycles through "Folder A" through "Folder E" and the "Audible" "Music" folder, and it shows a list of files and folders recorded within the folder will appear. Notes on the Folders Upper (selected) folder Scroll bar (appears when the whole contents cannot be displayed) aUpper (selected) ...the Folder button is opened , a list of files and folders within each folder. in playback standby mode. Open the "Podcast" folder While the recorder is stopped, press the Podcast button for one second or longer. ➥ If the "Podcast" folder under the "Music" folder is displayed....
...is pressed, it cycles through "Folder A" through "Folder E" and the "Audible" "Music" folder, and it shows a list of files and folders recorded within the folder will appear. Notes on the Folders Upper (selected) folder Scroll bar (appears when the whole contents cannot be displayed) aUpper (selected) ...the Folder button is opened , a list of files and folders within each folder. in playback standby mode. Open the "Podcast" folder While the recorder is stopped, press the Podcast button for one second or longer. ➥ If the "Podcast" folder under the "Music" folder is displayed....
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... the Play button while a list of files is on the Folders Selecting "DS500003" file If a folder or file is pressed, the recorder starts to the list display while in the list display, and returns to play back a file from the Playback Position. LIST button: ... desired folder and file even without using the Folder button or the Podcast button. 1 + - Selecting "Audible" folder Selecting "Chapter 3" The recorder switches to the Audible mode. Selecting "Music" folder Selecting "Contents" folder Selecting "Chapter 1" folder Selecting "Contents01" file 21 Notes on display.
... the Play button while a list of files is on the Folders Selecting "DS500003" file If a folder or file is pressed, the recorder starts to the list display while in the list display, and returns to play back a file from the Playback Position. LIST button: ... desired folder and file even without using the Folder button or the Podcast button. 1 + - Selecting "Audible" folder Selecting "Chapter 3" The recorder switches to the Audible mode. Selecting "Music" folder Selecting "Contents" folder Selecting "Chapter 1" folder Selecting "Contents01" file 21 Notes on display.
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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" . 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.
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" . 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.