Sony DS-2 manual Accessories optional

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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 Connecting to Your PC Running DSS PlayerUsing as External Memory Computer Alarm Message List TroubleshootingSafe and Proper Usage Using the Online ManualGeneral Precautions Recording time Main FeaturesYou may assign your own names to folders Playback speed can be controlled as preferred Recorder has a Noise Cancel Function.*2 P.30Set interval Main Features Identification of Parts Identification of Parts Display LCD PanelInserting Batteries Battery cover openLightly press down on the arrow and slide Replacing batteriesRemember 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 Setting Time/Date TIME&DATEMain Menu Menu ListPress and hold the MENU/SET button for 1secomd or longer Menu List Sub MenuPress the Folder button to choose a folder RecordingPress the REC button to start RecordingRecording functions Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator VcvaPause Resume RecordingPress and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longer Recording Modes REC ModePress the 3or 2button to choose Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second or longerMain menu opens P.15 Press the 3or 2button to choose between on and OFFPress the REC button to start recording Adjust the start/stop actuation levelHigh-sensitivity mode that records sounds in all directions Microphone sensitivity setup process beginsLow-sensitivity mode suited for dictation Microphone Sensitivity MIC SensePlaying Playing Save Function of the Playback End PositionOperation How to CancelPlaying Last File End Repeat Playback Positions until you cancel Repeat Cancel the continuous playback functionPlayback If continuous playback is set to onPress and hold the MENU/SET Noise Cancel FunctionButton for 1 second or longer While the file is playingErasing Cancel is flashingErasing One File at a Time Press the Erase buttonWhile Start flashing ErasingErase All Files from a Folder Start is flashing. When the 2 buttonPress the Erase button for Seconds or longerErasing will start Display changes to ALL EraseIndex Marks Setting an Index MarkLocating an Index Mark Clearing an Index MarkErasing LCD Display Information While in stop or playback modePress the Display button While recording in Vcva mode While in record modeLCD Display Information Press the 3 or 2 button to choose SUB Menu Formatting the Recorder FormatPress the 3or 2button to choose Format Press the 3 button to choose StartPress the 3 button again to choose Start Formatting the Recorder FormatAgain Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Using DSS Player SoftwareBasic Operating Environment of DSS Player Operating EnvironmentBe sure to confirm the following before installation Installing SoftwareInstallation program will start Applications included with DSS PlayerInstalling the Device Driver Installing DSS PlayerInstalling Software Select where to install DSS PlayerInstalling DSS Player Completing setupInstallation has finished. Click Quit Insert DSS Player into the CD-ROM driveSearch by Contents Using Online HelpSearch by Key word Connecting to your PC using the USB cable Connecting to Your PCConnecting to Your PC Disconnecting from Your PCDisconnect the USB cable Connecting 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 Manual start Running DSS PlayerMac version DSS Player has no automatic start function Purchase and Upgrade Plus Upgrade FunctionStart the DSS Player Please see P.52 for the starting methodUpgrade to DSS Player Plus dialog will be displayed Select Upgrade to DSS Player Plus from the Help menuUpgrading to DSS Player Plus Start Windows Connecting the recorder to your PC Using as External Memory of the ComputerCopy the data Message Meaning Explanation Alarm Message ListAction Alarm Message List Symptom Probable cause Action TroubleshootingSymptom TroubleshootingAccessories optional Specifications Technical Assistance and Support