Basic operations
Recording
By default, the recorder has five folders, [A], [B],
[C], [D], [E] and you can select folder by pressing the F1 (FOLDER) button. These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording. Up to 200 messages can be recorded per folder. Also, by default, the Recording Mode is [DSS Pro QP].
Record function*
Before starting recording over a previously recorded file, the RECORD function can be set to the following:
•Append: Attaches the new recording to the end of the previously recorded file (☞ P.19).
•Overwrite (default): Overwrites and deletes part of the previously recorded file starting from the chosen position (☞ P.20).
•Insert: The recorded file will be inserted in the middle of the previously recorded file, starting from the chosen recording position. The original file will be kept (☞ P.21).
By default, the RECORD function is configured to record using the overwrite option.
Recording will start from the current position of the existing file.
*This function will not be available if an MP3 file has been selected.
Recording related settings
Recording related settings can be configured to provide a suitable recording environment.
•Hands-free recording (☞ P.22).
•Recording monitor (☞ P.22).
•Verbal Comment (☞ P.31).
•Pending files [Pending] (☞ P.35).
•Microphone sensitivity [Mic Sense] (☞ P.35).
•Recording modes [Rec Mode] (☞ P.35).
•Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator [VCVA] (☞ P.36).
Instructions
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder
Introduction
Trademarks and registered trademarks
Table of contents
Safety precautions
Convention used in this manual
Word card is used to refer to the SD card and microSD card
Keep young children and infants away from the recorder
Safety precautions
Handling the recorder
Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle
Keep battery out of the reach of children
Battery handling precautions
Never heat or incinerate battery
Dispose of the used battery following the instructions
LCD monitor
Memory Card
Large color LCD display
Main features
Authentication system via password
You can set a priority level on each file recorded
Identification of parts
1SD card slot #OK/MENU button 2Built-in microphone
1Current file name 2Current folder
Display status indicators LCD panel
Identification of parts
File information area
Inserting the battery
Inserting the battery
Battery indicator
Charging the battery
Charging the battery
Using the lithium ion battery
Connect the USB cable to the recorder
Charging the battery/ Power supply from USB cable
For customers in Germany
Detecting abnormal voltage
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the Hold position
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the a position
Arrow
Inserting and ejecting a SD card
Memory card
Compatible cards
Memory card
Memory card
Setting time and date
Changing the time and date
Recording
By default, the recorder has five folders, A, B
Recording related settings
Recording
File
Recording
New recording
Press the REC button to start recording
Overwrite recording
Select and play the file you want to Overwrite
Press the Stop button to stop Overwriting
Insert recording
Original file
To record with better quality using the hands-free
Recording monitor
Microphone
Press the Stop button at any point you
Volume can be adjusted within a range from 00 to
Playback
Playback
Beginning of the previous file
Playback
At the end of the file F.Skip
Can be set to On or Off P.38
Erasing Erase in Folder
Erasing
Erasing files
File Erase
Erasing
Erasing
Partially erasing a file
Any unnecessary part of a file can be erased
Press the Erase button to confirm the erasure
Display changes to Partial erasing ! Erasing will start
Folder list screen will be displayed
9, 0button
Changing folders
Selecting a file
Use the +, -, 9or 0buttons to select a number
Authentication halt mode
Device lock function
Press the OK/MENU button to set a number
Turn on the recorder
Setting the Author ID and Work Type
Setting the Author ID and Work Type
While the recorder is in stop mode, press the NEW button
Verbal Comment
When playing a Verbal Comment, press the Erase button
When playing back a file, press and hold the 9or 0button
Verbal Comment
F3 Index button
Index marks
Index marks
While playing back a file, press and hold the 9or 0button
Item you want to set
How to use the menu
How to use the menu
OK/MENU button
LCD/Sound Menu Backlight
How to use the menu
Menu list
Beep
Menu items
File Menu
Rec Menu
Select On
Adjust the start/stop actuation level
Menu items
Vcva level can be set to any of 15 different values
LCD/Sound Menu
Select Lighting Time, Dim Light Time or Brightness
Select the options
Device Menu
Select Sound or Speed
Editing the Work Type information
Entering characters
Press the F2 Finish button
Moving the entry column
Maximum entered character count
Format Done displays when formatting ends
Formatting the card Format
Formatting the card
Customizing the recorder
Programmable Buttons
Customizing the recorder
Device Folders
Hands Free
Odms and DSS Player software
Odms and DSS Player software
Minimum requirement
Odms software Windows
Using online help
Odms and DSS Player software
DSS Player software Macintosh
Connecting to your PC
Connecting to your PC using the USB cable
Connecting to your PC
Confirm that the record indicator light turns off before
Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC
Windows
Alarm message list
Alarm message list
Message Explanation Action
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action
Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
Troubleshooting
Accessories optional
Specifications
Linear PCM format
Specifications
DS2 format
MP3 format
For customers in Europe
Technical assistance and support
For customers in North and South America
Technical assistance and support
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