Sony DS-2 manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents	2
Safe and Proper Usage	4
General Precautions	5
1 Getting Started
Main Features	6
Identification of Parts	9
Inserting Batteries	11
Hold	12
Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE)	13
2 Menu Setting
Menu List	15
3 About Recording
Recording	17
Recording Modes (REC MODE)	19
Using the Variable Control
Voice Actuator (VCVA)	20

Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE)	22
4 About Playback
Playing	23
Repeat Playback	28
Noise Cancel Function	30
5 Other functions
Erasing	31
Index Marks	35
LCD Display Information	37
Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT)	39

6Preparation Before Using DSS Player

Using DSS Player Software	41
Operating Environment	42
Installing Software	43
Using Online Help	46

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Contents DS-2 Table of Contents Using as External Memory Computer Connecting to Your PC Running DSS PlayerUpgrade Function Alarm Message List TroubleshootingUsing the Online Manual Safe and Proper UsageGeneral Precautions You may assign your own names to folders Main FeaturesRecording time Set interval Recorder has a Noise Cancel Function.*2 P.30Playback speed can be controlled as preferred Main Features Identification of Parts Display LCD Panel Identification of PartsLightly press down on the arrow and slide Battery cover openInserting Batteries Replacing batteriesHold 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 yearSetting Time/Date TIME&DATE Changing the Time/DatePress and hold the MENU/SET button for 1secomd or longer Menu ListMain Menu Sub Menu Menu ListPress the REC button to start RecordingPress the Folder button to choose a folder RecordingPause Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator VcvaRecording functions Resume RecordingRecording Modes REC Mode Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longerMain menu opens P.15 Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longerPress the 3or 2button to choose Press the 3or 2button to choose between on and OFFAdjust the start/stop actuation level Press the REC button to start recordingLow-sensitivity mode suited for dictation Microphone sensitivity setup process beginsHigh-sensitivity mode that records sounds in all directions Microphone Sensitivity MIC SensePlaying Save Function of the Playback End Position PlayingHow to Cancel OperationPlaying Last File End Repeat Playback Playback Cancel the continuous playback functionPositions until you cancel Repeat If continuous playback is set to onButton for 1 second or longer Noise Cancel FunctionPress and hold the MENU/SET While the file is playingErasing One File at a Time Cancel is flashingErasing Press the Erase buttonErasing While Start flashingPress the Erase button for Start is flashing. When the 2 buttonErase All Files from a Folder Seconds or longerDisplay changes to ALL Erase Erasing will startLocating an Index Mark Setting an Index MarkIndex Marks Clearing an Index MarkErasing Press the Display button While in stop or playback modeLCD Display Information LCD Display Information While in record modeWhile recording in Vcva mode Press the 3or 2button to choose Format Formatting the Recorder FormatPress the 3 or 2 button to choose SUB Menu Press the 3 button to choose StartAgain Formatting the Recorder FormatPress the 3 button again to choose Start Using DSS Player Software Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PCOperating Environment Basic Operating Environment of DSS PlayerInstallation program will start Installing SoftwareBe sure to confirm the following before installation Applications included with DSS PlayerInstalling Software Installing DSS PlayerInstalling the Device Driver Select where to install DSS PlayerInstallation has finished. Click Quit Completing setupInstalling DSS Player Insert DSS Player into the CD-ROM driveSearch by Key word Using Online HelpSearch by Contents Connecting to Your PC Connecting to your PC using the USB cableDisconnect the USB cable Disconnecting from Your PCConnecting to Your PC Connecting 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 Manual startMac version DSS Player has no automatic start function Start the DSS Player Plus Upgrade FunctionPurchase and Upgrade Please see P.52 for the starting methodUpgrading to DSS Player Plus Select Upgrade to DSS Player Plus from the Help menuUpgrade to DSS Player Plus dialog will be displayed Copy the data Using as External Memory of the ComputerStart Windows Connecting the recorder to your PC Action Alarm Message ListMessage Meaning Explanation Alarm Message List Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause ActionTroubleshooting SymptomAccessories optional Specifications Technical Assistance and Support