Press the 3 button again to, Choose Start, Again

	8	Press the 3 button again to
		choose “START”.
		“START” is flashing. When the 2button
		is pressed, it will return to the flashing
9		display of “CANCEL”.
9		Press the MENU/SET button
8		again.
8	9 Formatting begins and an indicator
		flashes on the display.
		{
	“FORMAT DONE” displays when formatting
	ends.

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Notes

• Never format the recorder from a PC.

• When the recorder is formatted, all the stored data, including locked files, are erased.

• After formatting, the first file name is 0001.

• While formatting, do not remove the batteries. It may take 10 seconds or more for the erasing to end.

Formatting the

Recorder (FORMA

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Contents

DS-2 Table of Contents Upgrade Function Using DSS Player Software Operating EnvironmentUsing as External Memory Computer 112 Alarm Message List 113 Troubleshooting 115 Safe and Proper Usage General Precautions Batteries Main Features Recording timeYou may assign your own names to folders. P.61 Recorder has a Noise Cancel Function.*2 P.47 Playback speed can be controlled as preferred. P.39Set interval. P.45 Main Features Identification of Parts Identification of Parts Display LCD Panel Inserting Batteries Battery cover openLightly press down on the arrow and slide Replacing batteries Turning Off the Power Power SupplyTurning On the Power Release the Hold switch of the recorder Setting the Hold switch to the Hold position Remember to reset the Hold switch when using the recorderHold Set the hour Setting Time/Date TIME&DATESet the minute Set the year Changing the Time/Date Main Menu Setting Menu Setting Method1Press 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 Menu List Main MenuPress and hold the MENU/SET button for 1secomd or longer Sub Menu Press the Folder button to choose a folder RecordingPress the REC button to start Recording Recording functions PauseResume Recording REC Mode will be displayed on the screen P.16,18 Recording Modes REC Mode Press the 3or 2button to choose Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator Vcva Adjust the start/stop actuation level Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator VcvaPress the REC button to start recording Low-sensitivity mode suited for dictation Microphone Sensitivity MIC SenseMIC Sense Recording with External Microphone Recording from External Microphone or Other DevicesRecording the sound of other devices with this recorder Stereo microphone ME51S optional Recording from External Recording the sound of this recorder with other devices 5Press the 3or 2button to choose on Timer Recording Timer REC Setting end time Start time setting Timer Recording Timer REC Press the Stop button to close the main menu Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder Listening While Audio is Recorded Recording Monitor Playing Playing Save Function of the Playback End Position Operation How to Cancel Playing Last File End Playback through earphone Changing during playback Changing from the menu Changing the Playback Speed Play SpeedChoose Play Speed Continuous Playback ALL Play 2 choose ALL PlayPress the 3 or 2 button to choose between on and OFF Repeat Playback Cancel the continuous playback function 5complete the setup screen Auto Backspace Review Back Space2Press the MENU/SET button Skip Interval Setting Skip Space 2 choose Skip SpacePress the 3 or 2 button to set the skip interval Skip Interval Setting Skip Space Displays currently set Noise Cancel Noise Cancel FunctionWhile the file is playing Level Alarm sounds Alarm Playback Function AlarmPress the 3or 2button to choose Alarm Choose a folder Press the 3or 2button to set HourTo accept the hour To enable alarm sound only Alarm Playback Function Alarm Erasing Cancel is flashingErasing One File at a Time Press the Erase button While Start flashing Erasing Erase All Files from a Folder Press the Erase button forSeconds or longer Erasing will start Display changes to ALL Erase File locking setup process begins Locking Files LockMain menu opens P.16,18 Index Marks Setting an Index MarkLocating an Index Mark Clearing an Index Mark Index Marks Press the 3 or 2 button to set the contrast level LCD Contrast Adjustment Contrast Backlight Backlight BacklightChoose between on OFF On System sounds are enabled OFF System sounds are disabled System Sounds BeepBeep Press the 3 or 2 button to choose characters Folder Name Assigning Folder Names Folder Name Recorder buttons that are used to input characters6Use the two following methods to quickly find characters Button Push Action Type of Characters Action Available characters Press the 3 or 2 button Assigning File Comments CommentComment Input the character Moving Files Across Folders File is moved Transfer is complete when Move Done appearsPress the 3 or 2 button to choose a destination folder MOVE? appears on the display While in stop or playback mode LCD Display InformationPress the Display button While recording in Vcva mode While in record modeRecording level meter Vcva recording level meter 2Press the 3 or 2 button to choose SUB Menu Formatting the Recorder Format4Press the 3or 2button to choose Format 6Press the 3 button to choose Start Press the 3 button again to Choose StartAgain Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Using DSS Player Software Basic Operating Environment of DSS Player Operating Environment Installation Language Selection dialog box opens Installing SoftwareBe sure to confirm the following before installation 1Insert DSS Player into the CD- ROM drive Installing the Device Driver Installing DSS PlayerSelect where to install DSS Player Authorizing the start of file copying Completing setup Installing Software1Insert DSS Player into the CD-ROM drive Register user information Uninstalling Software 1Exit DSS Player 2Delete the Preferences File Uninstalling Software3Delete the Executable File 4Delete the Help File Using Online Help Search by ContentsSearch by Key word Connecting to your PC using the USB cable Connecting to Your PC Click On the task bar Disconnecting from Your PCLower-right corner Screen. Click Safely Remove Hardware Connecting to Your PC Connecting to your PC using the cradle Place the recorder on the cradleConnect Mark of the USB Remove the recorder from the cradle Click DSS Player Version Running DSS PlayerStart Windows Click the start button, select All Running DSS Player Play Control Bar Window Names DSS PlayerDictation Folder Window Device Manager Window Download Selected Files Download Voice Files from the Recorder1Select the folder 2Select the voice file Download complete Select the folder Play a Voice FileSelect the voice file Play the voice file Select the folder to upload Upload Voice Files to the RecorderUpload the voice file Select the voice file to upload from Voice File List Box 5Upload complete Upload Voice Files to the Recorder Changing User ID Send Voice Files with E-mailEnter the user ID in the Transfer User ID Window Click Transfer Editing File Comments Changing a Folder NameChanging a folder name in the Voice Folder window Changing a folder name in the Device window Editing a Template Content Box To the recorder Editing a Template USB Microphone/USB Speaker Audio set upUses as a USB Speaker 1From the Tools menu, select Change to audio device Uses as a USB microphone Windows 2000, MeWindows XP Plus Upgrade Function Purchase and Upgrade1Start the DSS Player Select Upgrade to DSS Player Plus from the Help menu Upgrade to DSS Player Plus dialog will be displayedUpgrading to DSS Player Plus Plus Using Voice Recognition Software Audio Setup Wizard window appears Voice Recognition in ViaVoice Audio set upChange the recorder to Audio Class Click the Next button 7Select a sound card Using Voice Recognition Software Startup Dragon NaturallySpeaking Voice Recognition in Dragon NaturallySpeaking TrainingCreating a User Description of Wizard 5Recording Training Text Executing Voice Recognition Start of voice recognitionClicking the arrow at the right side When Dragon NaturallySpeaking is Selected Noise Canceling FunctionRecognition software start icon becomes an invalid display 105 Plus Joining Files 2Select the voice files3Select Join from the Edit menu Or press the button Selected folder Set the order of files Setting dialog of the file to be split will be displayed 3Select Split from the Edit menu or Press the buttonSelect one file to split from the Voice File List Box Set the split position Input File NamesPress the Split button 1Select Configure recorder menu from the Download menu Plus Menu Setting of this Recorder2Execute Menu Setting 3Press the OK button Changing the USB Class USB Class Choose Audio ClassSee P.17 and 19 regarding the sub 1Start Windows 2Connecting the recorder to your PC Using as External Memory of the Computer3Open the Explorer or Finder window 4Copy the data Message Meaning Explanation Alarm Message List Alarm Message List Troubleshooting SymptomProbable cause Troubleshooting Accessories optional Specifications 119 Technical Assistance and Support P2-BZ8069-01 AP0501 Canadian RFI

Press the 3 button again to

choose “START”.

Press the MENU/SET button

again.

ends.