Olympus digital voice recorder manual Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Probable cause

Action

 

The battery power is low.

Charge the battery (P.12).

Nothing appears on

 

 

The recorder is turned off.

Turn the power on (P.14).

the display

 

 

 

The recorder is currently in Power Save mode.

Press any button.

 

 

 

Unable to use any

The recorder is in HOLD mode.

Release the recorder from HOLD (P.14).

buttons

 

 

 

The card does not have enough memory.

Erase unnecessary files or insert another card

 

(P.15, P.25).

 

 

 

The card is unformatted.

Format the card (P.41).

 

 

 

Unable to record

The maximum number of files has been

Change to any other folder (P.28).

reached.

 

 

 

The file is locked.

Unlock the file (P.35).

 

 

 

 

The SD card is locked.

Unlock the SD card.

 

 

 

 

The earphone is connected.

Unplug the earphones to use the internal

No playback tone

speaker.

 

heard

The volume level is set to [00].

Adjust the volume level (P.23).

 

 

 

 

 

The file is locked.

Unlock the file (P.35).

Unable to erase

 

 

The SD card is locked.

Unlock the SD card.

 

 

 

 

 

The recorder was shaken during recording.

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Noise heard during

 

 

The recorder was placed near a cell phone or

 

playback

Avoid to use the recorder near cell phones or

 

fluorescent lamp while recording or during

 

fluorescent lamps.

 

playback.

 

 

Recording level too

The microphone sensitivity is too low.

Set the microphone sensitivity to the

low

conference mode and try again (P.35).

 

 

 

 

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Contents Instructions Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice RecorderIntroduction Trademarks and registered trademarksTable of contents Word card is used to refer to the SD card and microSD card Safety precautionsConvention used in this manual 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 areaBattery indicator Inserting the batteryInserting the battery Charging the battery Charging the batteryUsing the lithium ion battery Connect the USB cable to the recorderDetecting abnormal voltage Charging the battery/ Power supply from USB cableFor customers in Germany Arrow Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the Hold positionSlide the POWER/HOLD switch to the a position 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 recordingPress the Stop button to stop Overwriting Overwrite recordingSelect and play the file you want to Overwrite Insert recording Original fileMicrophone To record with better quality using the hands-freeRecording monitor 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 BeepRec Menu Menu itemsFile Menu Select On Adjust the start/stop actuation levelMenu items Vcva level can be set to any of 15 different valuesSelect the options LCD/Sound MenuSelect Lighting Time, Dim Light Time or Brightness Device Menu Select Sound or SpeedEditing the Work Type information Entering charactersMaximum entered character count Press the F2 Finish buttonMoving the entry column 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 WindowsDSS Player software Macintosh Using online helpOdms and DSS Player software Connecting to your PC Connecting to your PCConnecting to your PC using the USB cable Confirm that the record indicator light turns off before Connecting to your PCDisconnecting from your PC WindowsMessage Explanation Action Alarm message listAlarm message list Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause ActionTroubleshooting TroubleshootingSymptom Probable cause Action 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

digital voice recorder specifications

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