Index Marks, Setting an Index Mark | Olympus DS-4000 specs

Index Marks

In order to place an index mark in a file, the index function must be programmed to the A or B button on the recorder.

Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide a quick and easy to identify important sections in the file.

Setting an Index Mark

		Press the INDEX (A or B) button
		1 during recording or playback to set	AUTHOR A
		an index mark.	12M05S
4		An index number appears on the display.	I NDEX 08
			SET
		Locating an Index Mark
1	2	Locating an Index Mark
1	2	Hold the FF or REW button while

2 playing a file.

The recorder stops for 1 second when it reaches the index mark.

Clearing an Index Mark

3 Locate the index mark you want to clear.

4Press the ERASE button while the index number appears for approximately 2 seconds on the display.

The index mark is erased.

AUTHOR A 12M05S

I NDEX 08

CLEAR

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Notes

	•	Up to 16 index marks can be set in a file. Attempting to set more index
38		marks will cause “INDEX FULL” to appear on the display.
38	•	Index marks cannot be set or cleared in a locked file (☞ P.37).

DS-4000 specifications

The Olympus DS-4000 is a professional digital voice recorder that represents the pinnacle of Olympus's commitment to producing high-quality recording devices. This versatile tool is designed primarily for professionals, including journalists, medical practitioners, and business executives. Its robust features and advanced technologies make it a reliable and indispensable device for anyone needing to capture audio easily and efficiently.

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