Canon DS-2 manual Microphone Sensitivity MIC Sense, Low-sensitivity mode suited for dictation

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Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE)

Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs.

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1 button for 1 second or longer. The main menu opens (☞ P.16,18).

Press and hold the MENU/SET

2 Press the 3or 2button to choose

2,4 “MIC SENSE”.

3 Press the MENU/SET button. The microphone sensitivity setup process begins.

4 Press the 3or 2button to choose between “CONFERENCE” and “DICTATION”.

CONFERENCE:

High-sensitivity mode that records sounds in all directions.

DICTATION:

Low-sensitivity mode suited for dictation.

5 Press the MENU/SET button to complete the setup screen.

6 Press the STOP button to close the main menu.

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Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE)

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Note

When the speakers voice is to be recorded clearly, set to dictation mode and move the built-in stereo microphone close to the speaker’s mouth (5 to 10 cm) and record.

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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 Recording time Main FeaturesYou may assign your own names to folders. P.61 Playback speed can be controlled as preferred. P.39 Recorder has a Noise Cancel Function.*2 P.47Set 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 recorderRemember to reset the Hold switch when using the recorder Setting the Hold switch to the Hold positionHold 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 Main Menu Menu ListPress 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 RecordingPause Recording functionsResume 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 VcvaUsing the Variable Control Voice Actuator Vcva Adjust the start/stop actuation levelPress the REC button to start recording Microphone Sensitivity MIC Sense Low-sensitivity mode suited for dictationMIC 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 the Playback Speed Play Speed Changing from the menuChoose Play Speed 2 choose ALL Play Continuous Playback ALL PlayPress the 3 or 2 button to choose between on and OFF Repeat Playback Cancel the continuous playback function Auto Backspace Review Back Space 5complete the setup screen2Press the MENU/SET button 2 choose Skip Space Skip Interval Setting 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 folderHour Press the 3or 2button to setTo 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 ErasingPress the Erase button for Erase All Files from a FolderSeconds or longer Erasing will start Display changes to ALL EraseLocking Files Lock File locking setup process beginsMain 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 OFFSystem Sounds Beep On System sounds are enabled OFF System sounds are disabledBeep 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 displayLCD Display Information While in stop or playback modePress 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 StartChoose Start Press the 3 button again toAgain 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 FileSearch by Contents Using Online HelpSearch 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 Place the recorder on the cradle Connecting to your PC using 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 deviceWindows 2000, Me Uses as a USB microphoneWindows XP Purchase and Upgrade Plus Upgrade Function1Start the DSS Player Upgrade to DSS Player Plus dialog will be displayed Select Upgrade to DSS Player Plus from the Help menuUpgrading 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 Start of voice recognition Executing Voice RecognitionClicking the arrow at the right side Noise Canceling Function When Dragon NaturallySpeaking is SelectedRecognition software start icon becomes an invalid display 105 2Select the voice files Plus Joining Files3Select Join from the Edit menu Or press the button Selected folder Set the order of files3Select Split from the Edit menu or Press the button Setting dialog of the file to be split will be displayedSelect one file to split from the Voice File List Box Input File Names Set the split positionPress the Split button 1Select Configure recorder menu from the Download menu Plus Menu Setting of this Recorder2Execute Menu Setting 3Press the OK buttonChoose Audio Class Changing the USB Class USB 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 Symptom TroubleshootingProbable cause Troubleshooting Accessories optional Specifications 119 Technical Assistance and SupportP2-BZ8069-01 AP0501 Canadian RFI