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Stereo microphone: ME51S

To create stereo recordings in WMA format with clear sound and reduced noise.

Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone: ME12

(Dictation microphone)

Used to get crisp recordings of your own voice by reducing the effects of ambient noise. This is useful microphone and suits for voice recognition.

Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger: BU-400 (Europe only)

Charger for AA batteries (1 to 4) or 1 to 2 AAA batteries.

Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery: BR401

High-efficiency rechargeable long life batteries.

Connecting cord: KA333

Use to connect the microphone jack of this unit to a radio or other sound source.

Plug adapter: PA3

A mini plug adapter to connect 2.5 mm mini-plug devices such as microphone to the recorder 3.5 mm mini-jack.

PC Transcription kit : AS-2300

The AS-2300 transcription kit provides you with a PC-footswitch, a headset and DSS Player software for easy transcription of DSS/WMA recordings.

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Contents DS-2 Table of Contents Upgrade Function Using DSS Player Software Operating EnvironmentUsing as External Memory Computer 112 Alarm Message List 113 Troubleshooting 115Safe and Proper Usage General PrecautionsBatteries Main Features Recording timeYou may assign your own names to folders. P.61 Recorder has a Noise Cancel Function.*2 P.47 Playback speed can be controlled as preferred. P.39Set interval. P.45 Main Features Identification of Parts Identification of Parts Display LCD PanelInserting Batteries Battery cover openLightly press down on the arrow and slide Replacing batteriesTurning Off the Power Power SupplyTurning On the Power Release the Hold switch of the recorderSetting the Hold switch to the Hold position Remember to reset the Hold switch when using the recorderHold Set the hour Setting Time/Date TIME&DATESet the minute Set the yearChanging the Time/Date Main Menu Setting Menu Setting Method1Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer 2Press the 3 or 2 button to move to the item to be setSub Menu Setting Menu List Main MenuPress and hold the MENU/SET button for 1secomd or longer Sub Menu Press the Folder button to choose a folder RecordingPress the REC button to start RecordingRecording functions PauseResume Recording REC Mode will be displayed on the screen P.16,18 Recording Modes REC ModePress the 3or 2button to choose Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator VcvaAdjust the start/stop actuation level Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator VcvaPress the REC button to start recording Low-sensitivity mode suited for dictation Microphone Sensitivity MIC SenseMIC Sense Recording with External Microphone Recording from External Microphone or Other DevicesRecording the sound of other devices with this recorder Stereo microphone ME51S optionalRecording from External Recording the sound of this recorder with other devices5Press the 3or 2button to choose on Timer Recording Timer RECSetting end time Start time settingTimer Recording Timer REC Press the Stop button to close the main menu Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder Listening While Audio is Recorded Recording MonitorPlaying Playing Save Function of the Playback End PositionOperation How to CancelPlaying Last File End Playback through earphone Changing during playback Changing from the menu Changing the Playback Speed Play SpeedChoose Play Speed Continuous Playback ALL Play 2 choose ALL PlayPress the 3 or 2 button to choose between on and OFF Repeat Playback Cancel the continuous playback function 5complete the setup screen Auto Backspace Review Back Space2Press the MENU/SET button Skip Interval Setting Skip Space 2 choose Skip SpacePress the 3 or 2 button to set the skip interval Skip Interval Setting Skip Space Displays currently set Noise Cancel Noise Cancel FunctionWhile the file is playing LevelAlarm sounds Alarm Playback Function AlarmPress the 3or 2button to choose Alarm Choose a folderPress the 3or 2button to set HourTo accept the hour To enable alarm sound only Alarm Playback Function AlarmErasing Cancel is flashingErasing One File at a Time Press the Erase buttonWhile Start flashing ErasingErase All Files from a Folder Press the Erase button forSeconds or longer Erasing will start Display changes to ALL EraseFile locking setup process begins Locking Files LockMain menu opens P.16,18 Index Marks Setting an Index MarkLocating an Index Mark Clearing an Index MarkIndex Marks Press the 3 or 2 button to set the contrast level LCD Contrast Adjustment ContrastBacklight Backlight BacklightChoose between on OFFOn System sounds are enabled OFF System sounds are disabled System Sounds BeepBeep Press the 3 or 2 button to choose characters Folder NameAssigning Folder Names Folder Name Recorder buttons that are used to input characters6Use the two following methods to quickly find characters Button Push ActionType of Characters Action Available charactersPress the 3 or 2 button Assigning File Comments CommentComment Input the characterMoving Files Across Folders File is moved Transfer is complete when Move Done appearsPress the 3 or 2 button to choose a destination folder MOVE? appears on the displayWhile in stop or playback mode LCD Display InformationPress the Display button While recording in Vcva mode While in record modeRecording level meter Vcva recording level meter2Press the 3 or 2 button to choose SUB Menu Formatting the Recorder Format4Press the 3or 2button to choose Format 6Press the 3 button to choose StartPress the 3 button again to Choose StartAgain Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Using DSS Player SoftwareBasic Operating Environment of DSS Player Operating EnvironmentInstallation Language Selection dialog box opens Installing SoftwareBe sure to confirm the following before installation 1Insert DSS Player into the CD- ROM driveInstalling the Device Driver Installing DSS PlayerSelect where to install DSS Player Authorizing the start of file copyingCompleting setup Installing Software1Insert DSS Player into the CD-ROM drive Register user informationUninstalling Software 1Exit DSS Player 2Delete the Preferences File Uninstalling Software3Delete the Executable File 4Delete the Help FileUsing Online Help Search by ContentsSearch by Key word Connecting to your PC using the USB cable Connecting to Your PCClick On the task bar Disconnecting from Your PCLower-right corner Screen. Click Safely Remove HardwareConnecting to Your PC Connecting to your PC using the cradle Place the recorder on the cradleConnect Mark of the USB Remove the recorder from the cradle Click DSS Player Version Running DSS PlayerStart Windows Click the start button, select AllRunning DSS Player Play Control Bar Window Names DSS PlayerDictation Folder Window Device Manager WindowDownload Selected Files Download Voice Files from the Recorder1Select the folder 2Select the voice fileDownload complete Select the folder Play a Voice FileSelect the voice file Play the voice fileSelect the folder to upload Upload Voice Files to the RecorderUpload the voice file Select the voice file to upload from Voice File List Box5Upload complete Upload Voice Files to the RecorderChanging User ID Send Voice Files with E-mailEnter the user ID in the Transfer User ID Window Click TransferEditing File Comments Changing a Folder NameChanging a folder name in the Voice Folder window Changing a folder name in the Device windowEditing a Template Content Box To the recorder Editing a TemplateUSB Microphone/USB Speaker Audio set upUses as a USB Speaker 1From the Tools menu, select Change to audio deviceUses as a USB microphone Windows 2000, MeWindows XP Plus Upgrade Function Purchase and Upgrade1Start the DSS Player Select Upgrade to DSS Player Plus from the Help menu Upgrade to DSS Player Plus dialog will be displayedUpgrading to DSS Player Plus Plus Using Voice Recognition Software Audio Setup Wizard window appears Voice Recognition in ViaVoice Audio set upChange the recorder to Audio Class Click the Next button7Select a sound card Using Voice Recognition SoftwareStartup Dragon NaturallySpeaking Voice Recognition in Dragon NaturallySpeaking TrainingCreating a User Description of Wizard5Recording Training Text Executing Voice Recognition Start of voice recognitionClicking the arrow at the right side When Dragon NaturallySpeaking is Selected Noise Canceling FunctionRecognition software start icon becomes an invalid display 105 Plus Joining Files 2Select the voice files3Select Join from the Edit menu Or press the button Selected folder Set the order of filesSetting dialog of the file to be split will be displayed 3Select Split from the Edit menu or Press the buttonSelect one file to split from the Voice File List Box Set the split position Input File NamesPress the Split button 1Select Configure recorder menu from the Download menu Plus Menu Setting of this Recorder2Execute Menu Setting 3Press the OK buttonChanging the USB Class USB Class Choose Audio ClassSee P.17 and 19 regarding the sub 1Start Windows 2Connecting the recorder to your PC Using as External Memory of the Computer3Open the Explorer or Finder window 4Copy the dataMessage Meaning Explanation Alarm Message ListAlarm Message List Troubleshooting SymptomProbable cause Troubleshooting Accessories optional Specifications 119 Technical Assistance and SupportP2-BZ8069-01 AP0501 Canadian RFI