Recording, Press the Folder button to choose a folder | Canon DS-2

3About Recording

Recording

The recorder provides five folders, A, B, C, D and E, and each message recorded in a folder is saved as a Digital Speech Standard (DSS) file or a Windows Media Audio (WMA) file. These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder A might be used to store private information, while Folder B might be dedicated to

3 holding business information. Up to 199 messages can be recorded per folder (☞ P.61). Stereo recording is possible, only when set to stereo HQ and stereo SP mode.

Recording

Built-in stereo microphone

1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder.

The folder name is displayed.

aTotal number of recorded files in the folder

bCurrent file number c Current folder

		Press the REC button to start
		recording.
2		2 The record/play indicator lamp glows red.
2	1	Turn the built-in stereo microphone in the
3		direction to be recorded. The display
		changes depending on the recording
		mode (☞ P.22).

dCurrent recording mode e Recording time

f Remaining recording time

3 Press the STOP button to stop recording.

Display in the stereo recording mode

Display in the monaural recording

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Canon DS-2 manual Recording, Press the Folder button to choose a folder, Press the REC button to start

Contents

DS-2 Table of Contents Using DSS Player Software Operating Environment Upgrade FunctionUsing as External Memory Computer 112 Alarm Message List 113 Troubleshooting 115 General Precautions Safe and Proper Usage Batteries 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 Parts Battery cover open Inserting BatteriesLightly press down on the arrow and slide Replacing batteries Power Supply Turning Off the PowerTurning On the Power Release the Hold switch of the recorder Hold 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 year Changing 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 set Sub 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 Recording Resume Recording Recording functionsPause Recording Modes REC Mode REC Mode will be displayed on the screen P.16,18 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator Vcva Press the 3or 2button to choose Press 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 optional Recording the sound of this recorder with other devices Recording from External Timer Recording Timer REC 5Press the 3or 2button to choose on Start time setting Setting end time Timer 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 recorder Playing Save Function of the Playback End Position Playing How to Cancel Operation Playing 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 Level Alarm Playback Function Alarm Alarm soundsPress the 3or 2button to choose Alarm Choose a folder To accept the hour Press the 3or 2button to setHour Alarm Playback Function Alarm To enable alarm sound only Cancel is flashing ErasingErasing One File at a Time Press the Erase button Erasing While Start flashing Seconds or longer Erase All Files from a FolderPress the Erase button for Display changes to ALL Erase Erasing will start Main menu opens P.16,18 File locking setup process beginsLocking Files Lock Setting an Index Mark Index MarksLocating an Index Mark Clearing an Index Mark Index Marks LCD Contrast Adjustment Contrast Press the 3 or 2 button to set the contrast level Backlight Backlight BacklightChoose between on OFF Beep On System sounds are enabled OFF System sounds are disabledSystem Sounds Beep Folder Name Press the 3 or 2 button to choose characters Recorder buttons that are used to input characters Assigning Folder Names Folder Name6Use the two following methods to quickly find characters Button Push Action Available characters Type of Characters Action Assigning File Comments Comment Press the 3 or 2 buttonComment Input the character File 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 display Press 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 meter Formatting 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 Start Again Press the 3 button again toChoose Start Using DSS Player Software Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Operating Environment Basic Operating Environment of DSS Player Installing Software Installation Language Selection dialog box opensBe sure to confirm the following before installation 1Insert DSS Player into the CD- ROM drive Installing DSS Player Installing the Device DriverSelect where to install DSS Player Authorizing the start of file copying Installing Software Completing setup1Insert DSS Player into the CD-ROM drive Register user information Uninstalling Software Uninstalling Software 1Exit DSS Player 2Delete the Preferences File3Delete the Executable File 4Delete the Help File Search by Key word Using Online HelpSearch by Contents Connecting to Your PC Connecting to your PC using the USB cable Disconnecting from Your PC Click On the task barLower-right corner Screen. Click Safely Remove Hardware 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 Click DSS Player VersionStart Windows Click the start button, select All Running DSS Player Window Names DSS Player Play Control BarDictation Folder Window Device Manager Window Download Voice Files from the Recorder Download Selected Files1Select the folder 2Select the voice file Download complete Play a Voice File Select the folderSelect the voice file Play the voice file Upload Voice Files to the Recorder Select the folder to uploadUpload the voice file Select the voice file to upload from Voice File List Box Upload Voice Files to the Recorder 5Upload complete Send Voice Files with E-mail Changing User IDEnter the user ID in the Transfer User ID Window Click Transfer Changing a Folder Name Editing File CommentsChanging a folder name in the Voice Folder window Changing a folder name in the Device window Content Box To the recorder Editing a Template Editing a Template Audio set up USB Microphone/USB SpeakerUses as a USB Speaker 1From the Tools menu, select Change to audio device Windows 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 button Using Voice Recognition Software 7Select a sound card Voice Recognition in Dragon NaturallySpeaking Training Startup Dragon NaturallySpeakingCreating a User Description of Wizard 5Recording 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 folder Select 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 button See 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 data Alarm Message List Message Meaning Explanation Alarm Message List Probable cause TroubleshootingSymptom Troubleshooting Accessories optional Specifications Technical Assistance and Support 119 Canadian RFI P2-BZ8069-01 AP0501