Canon DS-2 Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices, Stereo microphone ME51S optional

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Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices

The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded. Connect as follows by the device to be used.

3

Recording from

External Microphone

or Other Devices

To MIC (microphone) jack

To audio output terminal of other devices

ME

EAR

Recording with External Microphone

Connect the external microphone to the microphone jack of the recorder.

When the external microphone is connected to the microphone jack of the recorder, the built-in microphone will not operate.

Applicable external microphones

●Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone: ME12 (optional)

(Dictation microphone)

This microphone is used to record your own voice while minimizing surrounding noise and suits for voice recognition.

●Stereo microphone: ME51S (optional)

The high fidelity of the stereo recording, which only stereo can perform. Furthermore, clear sound quality with less noise is obtained with the WMA format. Stereo recording is possible only when set at Stereo HQ and Stereo SP mode.

Recording the sound of other devices with this recorder

The sound can be recorded when connecting to the audio output terminal (stereo mini plug) of the other device, and the microphone jack of the recorder with the connecting cord (optional KA333) for dubbing.

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Contents DS-2 Table of Contents Using as External Memory Computer 112 Using DSS Player Software Operating EnvironmentUpgrade Function Alarm Message List 113 Troubleshooting 115General Precautions Safe and Proper UsageBatteries You may assign your own names to folders. P.61 Main FeaturesRecording time Set interval. P.45 Recorder has a Noise Cancel Function.*2 P.47Playback speed can be controlled as preferred. P.39 Main Features Identification of Parts Display LCD Panel Identification of PartsLightly press down on the arrow and slide Battery cover openInserting Batteries Replacing batteriesTurning On the Power Power SupplyTurning Off the Power Release the Hold switch of the recorderHold Setting the Hold switch to the Hold positionRemember to reset the Hold switch when using the recorder Set the minute Setting Time/Date TIME&DATESet the hour Set the yearChanging the Time/Date 1Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer Menu Setting MethodMain Menu Setting 2Press the 3 or 2 button to move to the item to be setSub Menu Setting Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1secomd or longer Menu ListMain Menu Sub Menu Press the REC button to start RecordingPress the Folder button to choose a folder RecordingResume Recording Recording functionsPause Recording Modes REC Mode REC Mode will be displayed on the screen P.16,18Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator Vcva Press the 3or 2button to choosePress the REC button to start recording Adjust the start/stop actuation levelUsing the Variable Control Voice Actuator Vcva MIC Sense Low-sensitivity mode suited for dictationMicrophone Sensitivity MIC Sense Recording the sound of other devices with this recorder Recording from External Microphone or Other DevicesRecording with External Microphone Stereo microphone ME51S optionalRecording the sound of this recorder with other devices Recording from ExternalTimer Recording Timer REC 5Press the 3or 2button to choose onStart time setting Setting end timeTimer Recording Timer REC Press the Stop button to close the main menu Listening While Audio is Recorded Recording Monitor Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorderPlaying Save Function of the Playback End Position PlayingHow to Cancel OperationPlaying Last File End Playback through earphone Changing during playback Choose Play Speed Changing from the menuChanging the Playback Speed Play Speed Press the 3 or 2 button to choose between on and OFF Continuous Playback ALL Play2 choose ALL Play Repeat Playback Cancel the continuous playback function 2Press the MENU/SET button 5complete the setup screenAuto Backspace Review Back Space Press the 3 or 2 button to set the skip interval Skip Interval Setting Skip Space2 choose Skip Space Skip Interval Setting Skip Space While the file is playing Noise Cancel FunctionDisplays currently set Noise Cancel LevelPress the 3or 2button to choose Alarm Alarm Playback Function AlarmAlarm sounds Choose a folderTo accept the hour Press the 3or 2button to setHour Alarm Playback Function Alarm To enable alarm sound onlyErasing One File at a Time Cancel is flashingErasing Press the Erase buttonErasing While Start flashingSeconds or longer Erase All Files from a FolderPress the Erase button for Display changes to ALL Erase Erasing will startMain menu opens P.16,18 File locking setup process beginsLocking Files Lock Locating an Index Mark Setting an Index MarkIndex Marks Clearing an Index MarkIndex Marks LCD Contrast Adjustment Contrast Press the 3 or 2 button to set the contrast levelChoose between on Backlight BacklightBacklight OFFBeep On System sounds are enabled OFF System sounds are disabledSystem Sounds Beep Folder Name Press the 3 or 2 button to choose characters6Use the two following methods to quickly find characters Recorder buttons that are used to input charactersAssigning Folder Names Folder Name Button Push ActionAvailable characters Type of Characters ActionComment Assigning File Comments CommentPress the 3 or 2 button Input the characterPress the 3 or 2 button to choose a destination folder File is moved Transfer is complete when Move Done appearsMoving Files Across Folders MOVE? appears on the displayPress the Display button While in stop or playback modeLCD Display Information Recording level meter While in record modeWhile recording in Vcva mode Vcva recording level meter4Press the 3or 2button to choose Format Formatting the Recorder Format2Press the 3 or 2 button to choose SUB Menu 6Press the 3 button to choose StartAgain Press the 3 button again toChoose Start Using DSS Player Software Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PCOperating Environment Basic Operating Environment of DSS PlayerBe sure to confirm the following before installation Installing SoftwareInstallation Language Selection dialog box opens 1Insert DSS Player into the CD- ROM driveSelect where to install DSS Player Installing DSS PlayerInstalling the Device Driver Authorizing the start of file copying1Insert DSS Player into the CD-ROM drive Installing SoftwareCompleting setup Register user informationUninstalling Software 3Delete the Executable File Uninstalling Software1Exit DSS Player 2Delete the Preferences File 4Delete the Help FileSearch by Key word Using Online HelpSearch by Contents Connecting to Your PC Connecting to your PC using the USB cableLower-right corner Disconnecting from Your PCClick On the task bar Screen. Click Safely Remove HardwareConnecting to Your PC Connect Mark of the USB Connecting to your PC using the cradlePlace the recorder on the cradle Remove the recorder from the cradle Start Windows Running DSS PlayerClick DSS Player Version Click the start button, select AllRunning DSS Player Dictation Folder Window Window Names DSS PlayerPlay Control Bar Device Manager Window1Select the folder Download Voice Files from the RecorderDownload Selected Files 2Select the voice fileDownload complete Select the voice file Play a Voice FileSelect the folder Play the voice fileUpload the voice file Upload Voice Files to the RecorderSelect the folder to upload Select the voice file to upload from Voice File List BoxUpload Voice Files to the Recorder 5Upload completeEnter the user ID in the Transfer User ID Window Send Voice Files with E-mailChanging User ID Click TransferChanging a folder name in the Voice Folder window Changing a Folder NameEditing File Comments Changing a folder name in the Device windowContent Box To the recorder Editing a Template Editing a TemplateUses as a USB Speaker Audio set upUSB Microphone/USB Speaker 1From the Tools menu, select Change to audio deviceWindows XP Uses as a USB microphoneWindows 2000, Me 1Start the DSS Player Plus Upgrade FunctionPurchase and Upgrade Upgrading to DSS Player Plus Select Upgrade to DSS Player Plus from the Help menuUpgrade to DSS Player Plus dialog will be displayed Plus Using Voice Recognition Software Change the recorder to Audio Class Voice Recognition in ViaVoice Audio set upAudio Setup Wizard window appears Click the Next buttonUsing Voice Recognition Software 7Select a sound cardCreating a User Voice Recognition in Dragon NaturallySpeaking TrainingStartup Dragon NaturallySpeaking Description of Wizard5Recording Training Text Clicking the arrow at the right side Executing Voice RecognitionStart of voice recognition Recognition software start icon becomes an invalid display When Dragon NaturallySpeaking is SelectedNoise Canceling Function 105 3Select Join from the Edit menu Or press the button Plus Joining Files2Select the voice files Set the order of files Selected folderSelect one file to split from the Voice File List Box Setting dialog of the file to be split will be displayed3Select Split from the Edit menu or Press the button Press the Split button Set the split positionInput File Names 2Execute Menu Setting Plus Menu Setting of this Recorder1Select Configure recorder menu from the Download menu 3Press the OK buttonSee P.17 and 19 regarding the sub Changing the USB Class USB ClassChoose Audio Class 3Open the Explorer or Finder window Using as External Memory of the Computer1Start Windows 2Connecting the recorder to your PC 4Copy the dataAlarm Message List Message Meaning ExplanationAlarm Message List Probable cause TroubleshootingSymptom Troubleshooting Accessories optional Specifications Technical Assistance and Support 119Canadian RFI P2-BZ8069-01 AP0501