DS-40 Instructions (English)
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Please read these instructions 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 future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for information about using the product correctly and safely.
Please read these instructions 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 future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you 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
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 ...
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... injury or damage to learn more about the digital voice recorder. Keep this instruction manual, allowing you to property, it...[Start] button, select [All Programs], then [OLYMPUS DSS Player], then click on your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to the Recorder .... 139 Importing Podcast Content 142 Loading Audible Content ... Online Manual When you install the DSS Player on [DS-50/40/30 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS]. To protect yourself and others from External Microphone or Other Devices 34 Timer Recording (Timer Rec 36 Set Skip Space (Skip Space 46...
... injury or damage to learn more about the digital voice recorder. Keep this instruction manual, allowing you to property, it...[Start] button, select [All Programs], then [OLYMPUS DSS Player], then click on your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to the Recorder .... 139 Importing Podcast Content 142 Loading Audible Content ... Online Manual When you install the DSS Player on [DS-50/40/30 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS]. To protect yourself and others from External Microphone or Other Devices 34 Timer Recording (Timer Rec 36 Set Skip Space (Skip Space 46...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... of the product, repair performed by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work. General Precautions ● Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed automobile under direct sunlight or on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs... playing back near cellular phones or other media such as a computer hard disk. If you experience noise, move the recorder further away from the Olympus's liability. 7 These can cause irreparable damage. ● Avoid strong vibrations or shocks. ● Do not disassemble, repair or modify the ...
... of the product, repair performed by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work. General Precautions ● Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed automobile under direct sunlight or on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs... playing back near cellular phones or other media such as a computer hard disk. If you experience noise, move the recorder further away from the Olympus's liability. 7 These can cause irreparable damage. ● Avoid strong vibrations or shocks. ● Do not disassemble, repair or modify the ...
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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...
DS-40 Instructions (English)
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... LCD (liquid crystal display) panel with a backlight with a background color whiter than conventional Olympus models. Main Features ● The guidance feature (in English and other similar noises while recording.(☞ P32) ● Index mark and temp mark features allow you to quickly find ...built-in the DSS Player, the latest broadcasting content will be received automatically. can be performed. ● It 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...
... LCD (liquid crystal display) panel with a backlight with a background color whiter than conventional Olympus models. Main Features ● The guidance feature (in English and other similar noises while recording.(☞ P32) ● Index mark and temp mark features allow you to quickly find ...built-in the DSS Player, the latest broadcasting content will be received automatically. can be performed. ● It 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...
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... microphone % 9(Fast Forward) button (ME53S) ^ VOLUME (-) button 2 MIC (Microphone) / REMOTE jack & 0(Rewind) button 3 Built-in speaker 11 MIC SENSE(Microphone 8 POWER/HOLD switch 9 Strap hole 0 Record/Play indicator light (LED) ! Display (LCD panel) @ LIST/INDEX button Sensitivity) switch = PC (USB) terminal q Battery cover w Power jack e Built-in monaural microphone 4 REC...
... microphone % 9(Fast Forward) button (ME53S) ^ VOLUME (-) button 2 MIC (Microphone) / REMOTE jack & 0(Rewind) button 3 Built-in speaker 11 MIC SENSE(Microphone 8 POWER/HOLD switch 9 Strap hole 0 Record/Play indicator light (LED) ! Display (LCD panel) @ LIST/INDEX button Sensitivity) switch = PC (USB) terminal q Battery cover w Power jack e Built-in monaural microphone 4 REC...
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... 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. Play indicator VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator Microphone sensitivity indicator Battery indicator Timer indicator Alarm ...connecting the remote controller to the exclusive stereo microphone (ME53S). Play indicator S. Identification of recorded files in the folder 6 Record mode indicator 7 Character information display y 8 Icon display Noise Cancel indicator Voice Filter indicator F.
... 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. Play indicator VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator Microphone sensitivity indicator Battery indicator Timer indicator Alarm ...connecting the remote controller to the exclusive stereo microphone (ME53S). Play indicator S. Identification of recorded files in the folder 6 Record mode indicator 7 Character information display y 8 Icon display Noise Cancel indicator Voice Filter indicator F.
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Replacing batteries The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power. → → → When 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 cover completely ... the "hour" indicator flashes in the direction indicated by pressing to the direction A, then sliding to the direction B. When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH batteries (☞P14) are recommended. 13
Replacing batteries The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power. → → → When 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 cover completely ... the "hour" indicator flashes in the direction indicated by pressing to the direction A, then sliding to the direction B. When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH batteries (☞P14) are recommended. 13
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...If you will lose your currently recorded file because the file header will not be used in use may not be possible to play back the voice data being recorded. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is not in use, disconnect the power supply plug from Olympus can be able to close. ...Use them with the BU-400 1 Olympus Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger (Europe only). (☞ P84...
...If you will lose your currently recorded file because the file header will not be used in use may not be possible to play back the voice data being recorded. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is not in use, disconnect the power supply plug from Olympus can be able to close. ...Use them with the BU-400 1 Olympus Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger (Europe only). (☞ P84...
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Turning On the Power 1 While the recorder's power is off , existing data, mode settings, and clock settings will be maintained. Even if the... . The resume function remembers the stop position in the direction indicated by the arrow. The resume function will bring the recorder back to enter power save mode. The display will turn the power off and it goes into power save mode from ... is turned off . Power save , press any button. 15 To exit power save mode If the recorder is on . You can set the time to the stop position before power was turned off. Power Supply Power Supply ...
Turning On the Power 1 While the recorder's power is off , existing data, mode settings, and clock settings will be maintained. Even if the... . The resume function remembers the stop position in the direction indicated by the arrow. The resume function will bring the recorder back to enter power save mode. The display will turn the power off and it goes into power save mode from ... is turned off . Power save , press any button. 15 To exit power save mode If the recorder is on . You can set the time to the stop position before power was turned off. Power Supply Power Supply ...
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... set to the remaining memory being used up, it will stop.) • Even if the recorder is in HOLD mode, operations using the remote control are still available. 16 Exit HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the A position. ...Notes ... HOLD position, the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and switches will be disabled.This feature is useful when the recorder has to the HOLD position. Set the recorder to HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to be carried in a bag or pocket. HOLD HOLD 1 If you press any...
... set to the remaining memory being used up, it will stop.) • Even if the recorder is in HOLD mode, operations using the remote control are still available. 16 Exit HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the A position. ...Notes ... HOLD position, the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and switches will be disabled.This feature is useful when the recorder has to the HOLD position. Set the recorder to HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to be carried in a bag or pocket. HOLD HOLD 1 If you press any...
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.... Example: January 14, 2006 1M 14D 2006Y (Initial setting) 14D 1M 2006Y 2006Y 1M 14D 17 Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) If you use the recorder for the first time after purchasing it . Setting the date and time beforehand enables easier file management. If the "Hour" indicator flashes, follow the steps... for each file. Follow the same steps by pressing the 9 or 0 button to set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for other purposes, the "Set Time & Date" message may appear.
.... Example: January 14, 2006 1M 14D 2006Y (Initial setting) 14D 1M 2006Y 2006Y 1M 14D 17 Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) If you use the recorder for the first time after purchasing it . Setting the date and time beforehand enables easier file management. If the "Hour" indicator flashes, follow the steps... for each file. Follow the same steps by pressing the 9 or 0 button to set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for other purposes, the "Set Time & Date" message may appear.
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...set it using the procedure below. 1 1 Press the + or - Setting Time/Date Changing the Time/Date Press the STOP button while the recorder has stopped recording to complete the setup screen. Press the OK 3 button according to close the menu. 18 If the "Time & Date" is not required..., select "Off", and the screen goes into "Voice Guide" setup (☞P57). The clock will sound saying that point. • After setup, a message ...
...set it using the procedure below. 1 1 Press the + or - Setting Time/Date Changing the Time/Date Press the STOP button while the recorder has stopped recording to complete the setup screen. Press the OK 3 button according to close the menu. 18 If the "Time & Date" is not required..., select "Off", and the screen goes into "Voice Guide" setup (☞P57). The clock will sound saying that point. • After setup, a message ...
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..., so choose one of these five folders when recording on the Folders There are a total of setting the synchronization options. Notes on this folder (in "Folder A" through "Folder E" can save up to 200 voice files. Folder File First layer Second layer Save up to two ... "Podcast" folder, for saving files distributed by using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of eight folders in the recorder that are saved in this recorder. Notes on the Folders Each folder in ACELP/MP3 format). "Audible" folder can be purchased from a computer can be saved as ...
..., so choose one of these five folders when recording on the Folders There are a total of setting the synchronization options. Notes on this folder (in "Folder A" through "Folder E" can save up to 200 voice files. Folder File First layer Second layer Save up to two ... "Podcast" folder, for saving files distributed by using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of eight folders in the recorder that are saved in this recorder. Notes on the Folders Each folder in ACELP/MP3 format). "Audible" folder can be purchased from a computer can be saved as ...
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... displayed) aUpper (selected) folder bName of the file Files with tag data Press the FOLDER button to switch folders Press the FOLDER button while the recorder is stopped. ➥ Every time the Folder button 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. Open the "Podcast" folder While the recorder is stopped, press the Podcast button for one second or longer. ➥ If the "Podcast" folder under the "...
... displayed) aUpper (selected) folder bName of the file Files with tag data Press the FOLDER button to switch folders Press the FOLDER button while the recorder is stopped. ➥ Every time the Folder button 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. Open the "Podcast" folder While the recorder is stopped, press the Podcast button for one second or longer. ➥ If the "Podcast" folder under the "...
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... is selected with the OK button, playback will begin . Selecting "Folder A" folder Selecting "DS500001" file If a folder or file is pressed, the recorder starts to the upper folder. Notes on the Folders Selecting "DS500003" file If a folder or file is on display. Notes on the Folders How to... the Audible mode. or button: Moves the cursor up and down. Selecting "Audible" folder Selecting "Chapter 3" The recorder switches to select a folder and file You can also start playing back a file by pressing the Play button while a list of files is selected ...
... is selected with the OK button, playback will begin . Selecting "Folder A" folder Selecting "DS500001" file If a folder or file is pressed, the recorder starts to the upper folder. Notes on the Folders Selecting "DS500003" file If a folder or file is on display. Notes on the Folders How to... the Audible mode. or button: Moves the cursor up and down. Selecting "Audible" folder Selecting "Chapter 3" The recorder switches to select a folder and file You can also start playing back a file by pressing the Play button while a list of files is selected ...
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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. 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. The user ID can be automatically created for files recorded by a Digital Voice Recorder.
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. 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. The user ID can be automatically created for files recorded by a Digital Voice Recorder.