Canon DS-2 manual Connecting to Your PC

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Connecting to Your PC

Notes

•NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed.

•When the recorder is connected to a PC, the power will be supplied from the USB cable.

•Refer to the user’s manual for your PC regarding the USB port or USB hub on your PC.

•Be sure that you connect the USB cable either directly to the USB port on your PC or the self-power (AC adapter connection) USB hub.

•Be sure to push the cable connector all the way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly.

•Release the HOLD switch.

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Contents DS-2 Table of Contents Using DSS Player Software Operating Environment Upgrade FunctionUsing as External Memory Computer 112 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 PartsBattery cover open Inserting BatteriesLightly press down on the arrow and slide Replacing batteriesPower Supply Turning Off the PowerTurning On 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 Setting Time/Date TIME&DATE Set the hourSet the minute Set the yearChanging the Time/Date Menu Setting Method Main Menu Setting1Press 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 Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1secomd or longer Menu ListMain Menu Sub Menu Recording Press the Folder button to choose a folderPress the REC button to start 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 from External Microphone or Other Devices Recording with External MicrophoneRecording the sound of other devices with this recorder 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 Noise Cancel Function Displays currently set Noise CancelWhile the file is playing LevelAlarm Playback Function Alarm Alarm soundsPress the 3or 2button to choose Alarm Choose a folderTo accept the hour Press the 3or 2button to setHour Alarm Playback Function Alarm To enable alarm sound onlyCancel is flashing ErasingErasing One File at a Time 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 Setting an Index Mark Index MarksLocating an Index Mark Clearing an Index MarkIndex Marks LCD Contrast Adjustment Contrast Press the 3 or 2 button to set the contrast levelBacklight Backlight BacklightChoose between on OFFBeep On System sounds are enabled OFF System sounds are disabledSystem Sounds Beep Folder Name Press the 3 or 2 button to choose charactersRecorder buttons that are used to input characters Assigning Folder Names Folder Name6Use the two following methods to quickly find characters Button Push ActionAvailable characters Type of Characters ActionAssigning File Comments Comment Press the 3 or 2 buttonComment Input the characterFile is moved Transfer is complete when Move Done appears Moving Files Across FoldersPress the 3 or 2 button to choose a destination folder MOVE? appears on the displayPress the Display button While in stop or playback modeLCD Display Information While in record mode While recording in Vcva modeRecording level meter Vcva recording level meterFormatting the Recorder Format 2Press the 3 or 2 button to choose SUB Menu4Press the 3or 2button to choose Format 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 PlayerInstalling Software Installation Language Selection dialog box opensBe sure to confirm the following before installation 1Insert DSS Player into the CD- ROM driveInstalling DSS Player Installing the Device DriverSelect where to install DSS Player Authorizing the start of file copyingInstalling Software Completing setup1Insert DSS Player into the CD-ROM drive Register user informationUninstalling Software Uninstalling Software 1Exit DSS Player 2Delete the Preferences File3Delete the Executable File 4Delete the Help FileSearch by Key word Using Online HelpSearch by Contents Connecting to Your PC Connecting to your PC using the USB cableDisconnecting from Your PC Click On the task barLower-right corner 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 Running DSS Player Click DSS Player VersionStart Windows Click the start button, select AllRunning DSS Player Window Names DSS Player Play Control BarDictation Folder Window Device Manager WindowDownload Voice Files from the Recorder Download Selected Files1Select the folder 2Select the voice fileDownload complete Play a Voice File Select the folderSelect the voice file Play the voice fileUpload Voice Files to the Recorder Select the folder to uploadUpload the voice file Select the voice file to upload from Voice File List BoxUpload Voice Files to the Recorder 5Upload completeSend Voice Files with E-mail Changing User IDEnter the user ID in the Transfer User ID Window Click TransferChanging a Folder Name Editing File CommentsChanging a folder name in the Voice Folder window Changing a folder name in the Device windowContent Box To the recorder Editing a Template Editing a TemplateAudio set up USB Microphone/USB SpeakerUses as a 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 Voice Recognition in ViaVoice Audio set up Audio Setup Wizard window appearsChange the recorder to Audio Class Click the Next buttonUsing Voice Recognition Software 7Select a sound cardVoice Recognition in Dragon NaturallySpeaking Training Startup Dragon NaturallySpeakingCreating a User 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 Plus Menu Setting of this Recorder 1Select Configure recorder menu from the Download menu2Execute Menu Setting 3Press the OK buttonSee P.17 and 19 regarding the sub Changing the USB Class USB ClassChoose Audio Class Using as External Memory of the Computer 1Start Windows 2Connecting the recorder to your PC3Open the Explorer or Finder window 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