Main
DS-2300
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
2 Basic Operations
3 Other Functions
4 Preparation Before Using DSS Player
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Safe and Proper Usage
General Precautions
Convention Used In this Manual
Batteries
Warning
1Getting Started
Main Features
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xD-Picture Card
The xD-Picture Card is a removable recording media.
Memory Sizes of Cards and Approximate Recording Times*
Compatible Cards
Notes
Identification of Parts
Identification of Parts
Display (LCD Panel)
Inserting Batteries
Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open.
Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity.
Close the battery cover completely.
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Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE)
Set the hour.
Set the minute.
Set the year.
Set the month.
Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE)
Changing the Time/Date
3 1,5
2,4
Inserting and Ejecting a Card
Inserting a Card
Close the card cover securely.
Slide the card cover lock in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot as shown in the diagram.
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Recording
2Basic Operations
Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder.
Press the NEW button to create a new file.
Press the REC button to start
4,6
Overwrite Recording
Insert Recording
1,4
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2,4 1,6
3,5
Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE)
1,5
2,4
Recording Modes (REC MODE)
2,4 1,6
Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)
Press the REC button to start
Adjust the start/stop actuation level
Press the FOLDER/MENU button during recording.
Press the FF or REW button to adjust the pause sound level.
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the recorder.
Recording Monitor
Playing
Playback functions
Playing
Playback functions
Operation
How to Cancel
3,4
Erasing
Erasing One File
2,3
Erasing
Erase All Files in a Folder
3Other Functions
Locking Files (LOCK)
Index Marks
Setting an Index Mark
Locating an Index Mark
Clearing an Index Mark
LCD Display Information
Press the DISPLAY button.
While in stop or playback mode
While in record mode
LCD Display Information
1VCVA recording level meter
While in Insert Record Mode
While recording in VCVA mode
Formatting the Card (FORMAT)
Formatting the Card (FORMAT)
Press the FF button again to choose START.
Press the REC button again.
Hold
LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST)
Backlight (BACKLIGHT)
System Sounds (BEEP)
Notes
Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second or longer.
Press the FF button or REW button.
Press the REC button.
Menu Setting Method
Each item of the menu list can be set by the following method.
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
4 Preparation Before Using DSS Player
Using DSS Player Software
Operating Environment
Basic Operating Environment of DSS Player
Installing Software
Installing the Device Driver
Installing DSS Player
Installing Software
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Using Online Help
Search by Contents
Search by Key word
Connection to Your PC
Connecting to your PC Using the USB Cable
Disconnecting from Your PC
Running DSS Player
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Window Names
Download Voice Files from the Recorder
5 Managing Files on Your PC
Download Voice Files from the Recorder
Download the voice file.
Download complete.
Play a Voice File
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Play the voice file.
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Upload Voice Files to the Recorder
Select the folder to upload.
Upload the voice file.
Upload complete.
Direct Recording/Editing on PC
Send Voice Files with E-mail
Changing User ID
Enter the user ID in the [Transfer User ID] window.
Click [Transfer].
Changing a folder name in the Voice Folder window
Changing a Folder Name
Editing File Comments
Uses as a USB Speaker
USB Microphone/USB Speaker
Click the icon in the toolbar to change the recorder to Audio device.
From the [Tools] menu, select [Change to audio device].
Uses as a USB microphone
USB Microphone/USB Speaker
Upgrade Function
Purchase and Upgrade
Start the DSS Player.
Click the button or select [Purchase a new license for DSS Player Plus] in the [Help] menu.
Upgrade Function
Plus Using Voice Recognition Software
Voice Recognition in ViaVoice (Audio set up)
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Voice Recognition in Dragon NaturallySpeaking (Training)
Startup Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8.
[New User Wizard] will be displayed.
Creating a User.
Description of Wizard.
Recording Training Text.
Transferring the Recorded Voice.
Adding a User.
Start of voice recognition.
Executing Voice Recognition
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Notes on Recording For Voice Recognition
Joining Files
Joining Files
Set the order of files.
Input File Names.
Press the [Join] button.
Splitting Files
Splitting Files
Set the split position.
Input File Names.
Press the [Split] button.
Menu Setting of this Recorder
Select [Configure recorder menu] from the [Download] menu.
Execute Menu Setting.
Press the [OK] button.
Using the Recorder as a Reader/Writer
Example: Copying Data from PC to Card Using Explorer or Finder
6Other Practical Use Methods
Start Windows.
Connecting the recorder to your PC.
Alarm Message List
Meaning
Action
Explanation
7Other Information
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Probable cause
Action
Accessories (optional)
Specifications
Technical Assistance and Support
P2-BZ8090-01 AP0503
Declaration of Conformity
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE