Olympus digital voice recorder manual Recording, By default, the recorder has five folders, A, B

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Basic operations

Recording

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Recording

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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).

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Instructions Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice RecorderIntroduction Trademarks and registered trademarksTable of contents Safety precautions Convention used in this manualWord card is used to refer to the SD card and microSD card Keep young children and infants away from the recorder Safety precautionsHandling the recorder Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicleKeep battery out of the reach of children Battery handling precautionsNever heat or incinerate battery Dispose of the used battery following the instructionsLCD monitor Memory CardLarge color LCD display Main featuresAuthentication system via password You can set a priority level on each file recordedIdentification of parts 1SD card slot #OK/MENU button 2Built-in microphone1Current file name 2Current folder Display status indicators LCD panelIdentification of parts File information areaInserting the battery Inserting the batteryBattery indicator Charging the battery Charging the batteryUsing the lithium ion battery Connect the USB cable to the recorderCharging the battery/ Power supply from USB cable For customers in GermanyDetecting abnormal voltage Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the Hold position Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the a positionArrow Inserting and ejecting a SD card Memory cardCompatible cards Memory cardMemory card Setting time and date Changing the time and dateRecording By default, the recorder has five folders, A, BRecording related settings RecordingFile RecordingNew recording Press the REC button to start recordingOverwrite recording Select and play the file you want to OverwritePress the Stop button to stop Overwriting Insert recording Original fileTo record with better quality using the hands-free Recording monitorMicrophone Press the Stop button at any point you Volume can be adjusted within a range from 00 toPlayback PlaybackBeginning of the previous file PlaybackAt the end of the file F.Skip Can be set to On or Off P.38Erasing Erase in Folder ErasingErasing files File EraseErasing ErasingPartially erasing a file Any unnecessary part of a file can be erasedPress the Erase button to confirm the erasure Display changes to Partial erasing ! Erasing will startFolder list screen will be displayed 9, 0buttonChanging folders Selecting a fileUse the +, -, 9or 0buttons to select a number Authentication halt modeDevice lock function Press the OK/MENU button to set a numberTurn on the recorder Setting the Author ID and Work TypeSetting the Author ID and Work Type While the recorder is in stop mode, press the NEW buttonVerbal Comment When playing a Verbal Comment, press the Erase buttonWhen playing back a file, press and hold the 9or 0button Verbal CommentF3 Index button Index marksIndex marks While playing back a file, press and hold the 9or 0buttonItem you want to set How to use the menuHow to use the menu OK/MENU buttonLCD/Sound Menu Backlight How to use the menuMenu list BeepMenu items File MenuRec Menu Select On Adjust the start/stop actuation levelMenu items Vcva level can be set to any of 15 different valuesLCD/Sound Menu Select Lighting Time, Dim Light Time or BrightnessSelect the options Device Menu Select Sound or SpeedEditing the Work Type information Entering charactersPress the F2 Finish button Moving the entry columnMaximum entered character count Format Done displays when formatting ends Formatting the card FormatFormatting the card Customizing the recorder Programmable Buttons Customizing the recorderDevice Folders Hands FreeOdms and DSS Player software Odms and DSS Player softwareMinimum requirement Odms software WindowsUsing online help Odms and DSS Player softwareDSS Player software Macintosh Connecting to your PC Connecting to your PC using the USB cableConnecting to your PC Confirm that the record indicator light turns off before Connecting to your PCDisconnecting from your PC WindowsAlarm message list Alarm message listMessage Explanation Action Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause ActionTroubleshooting Symptom Probable cause ActionTroubleshooting Accessories optional Specifications Linear PCM format SpecificationsDS2 format MP3 formatFor customers in Europe Technical assistance and supportFor customers in North and South America Technical assistance and supportOlympus Imaging America INC