Olympus DS-660 manual Main Features

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Main Features

The recorder stores highly compressed DSS format voice messages in 32 MB integrated flash memory.

The recorder supports two recording modes, SP (Standard Playback) mode or LP (Long Playback) mode (P.18).

Continuous recording time is approximately 5 hours

and 10 minutes in SP mode and approximately 11 hours in LP mode.*1

The five folders can hold 199 files each, for the maximum of 995 recordings (P.12).

You may assign your own names to folders (P.31).

Recorded files may be moved from one folder to another.

Has a built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function (P.16).

You can insert or delete index marks (P.28).

You can input file comments.

The recorder has Fast Playback and Slow Playback functions to control playback speed (P.21).

If you connect the recorder to a computer, you can use it as a USB microphone or USB speaker.*2

The large LCD screen with backlight can be easily read even in the dark.

The recorder has a Noise Cancel Function (P.26).

Comes with DSS Player software (P.38).

A USB connected Cradle for data download from the recorder to the PC (P.44).

*1: Available recording time for one continuous file. Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made. (The displayed available recording time and recorded time are approximate indications.)

*2: Do not use with Windows 98 as computer operation may become unstable.

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Contents DS-660 General Precautions Backlight BacklightEditing File Comments USB MicrophoneAC Adapter BatteriesCase Main Features Table of Contents Identification of Parts How to Use the Clip Display LCD ScreenInserting Batteries Using the AC Adapter Setting the Hold switch to the Hold positionRemember to reset the Hold switch when using the recorder HoldSetting Time/Date TIME&DATE Time/Date ScreenSet the hour Set the minuteChanging the Time/Date Recording New RecordingPause Recording To instantly review a recording Quick reviewListening While Audio Is Recorded Recording Monitor To see the remaining recording timeOverwrite Recording Insert Recording Insert REC? appears on the display3Press the REC/SET button. The Vcva setup process begins 4Press the FF/+ or REW/- button to choose between on and OFFStart the recording Adjust the start/stop actuation levelLow High Recording Modes REC Mode Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs Microphone Sensitivity4Adjust the Volume control to your liking Record/play indicator lamp glows greenPlaying You can start playing a file at any pointHow to Cancel Playback functions OperationErasing One File at a Time ErasingPress the FOLDER/MENU button to Choose a folder Erase All Files from a Folder All filesPress the Erase button for Seconds or longer Folder name is displayed forTo Partially Erase a File A S E Noise Cancel Function Locking Files Lock File locking setup process beginsPress the FF/+ or REW/- button to choose between on and OFF Setting an Index Mark Index MarksLocating an Index Mark Clearing an Index MarkAlarm Playback Function Alarm To enable alarm sound only Accept the hour11 10 to set the minute Accept the minuteAssigning Folder Names FolderName Button Push Action Recorder buttons that are used to input charactersUse the two following methods to quickly find characters Available characters When you have finished setting the folder nameOr longer File comment setup process begins This completes the file comment input procedureAssigning File Comments Comment Input the characterTime stamp File lengthFile comment Formatting the Recorder Format Press the FF/+ or REW/- button to choose StartMenu List Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second or longerUsing DSS Player Software Operating EnvironmentIMac/ iBook/ Power Mac G3,G4/ PowerBook G3,G4 Computer must support a standard USB portOperating System Mac OS 9.0-9.2.2/10.1-10.2 Audio I/O terminals Earphone output or speakersInstalling Software Installation Language Selection dialog box opensBe sure to confirm the following before installation Insert Olympus DSS Player into the CD-ROM driveAuthorizing the start of file Setup Status Copying Exit Acrobat Reader setupCurrently installed on your PC Select the recorder you useSelect where to install DSS Player for Mac Completing setupSearch by Contents Using Online HelpSearch by Key word Connecting to Your PC Connecting to your PC using the USB cableConnecting to your PC using the cradle 5Disconnect the USB cableHook Place the recorder on the cradleRunning DSS Player Player to reinstate again Manual startStart your Macintosh Double-click the DSS Player for Mac folderDouble-click DSS Player DSS Player for Mac folder opensWindow Names Play Control BarDictation Folder Window Device Manager WindowDownload Voice Files from the Recorder Download Selected FilesSelect the folder Select the voice fileDownload Voice Files from the Recorder Download completePlay the voice file Play a Voice FileFile name Alarm Message List Message Meaning Explanation ActionTroubleshooting Symptom Probable cause ActionAccessories optional Specifications Technical Assistance SupportCanadian RFI E2-2965-01