File Formats Handled by DSS Player, DSS format | Olympus DS-320

Click the [Start] button then select [Settings] ➔ [Control Panel].

Double-click [Add / Remove Programs].

Converting File Formats

Use the [Save As] command in the [File] menu. To convert a voice file into the WAVE format, select [WAV File] as the file type. When a voice file is converted into the WAVE format, proprietary DSS format data (priority, index marking, etc.) will be lost.

•It is not possible to convert files from WAVE to DSS.

File Formats Handled by DSS Player

DSS Player can handle DSS format and WAVE format files.

•DSS format

This is the voice file format recorded by the DS-320. The file naming convention for this format is as follows.

AAAA 0001.dss

Extension

File No.: Sequential number assigned

automatically by the recorder.

ID No. set by the user.

UninstallingDSSPlayeror

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A DSS-format file needs only about 102 kB of

data per minute in the SP mode or about 47kB

of data per minute in the LP mode. Index

marking and priority can be set in this file.

• WAVE format

This is the Windows standard voice file

format. WAVE files are indicated by the file

extension: wav. The sound quality of wave

IBM

files recorded with 11.025kHz, 16-bit

monaural PCM, is equivalent to the SP mode

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of DSS format. The WAVE format requires

1.3 MB of data per minute. It does not show

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index marks and priority levels.

Uninstalling DSS Player or IBM ViaVoice

Uninstallation refers to removing software from a PC. Perform the following uninstallation procedure to remove DSS Player or IBM ViaVoice.

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3A list of installed applications is displayed.

Select [Olympus DSS Player] or [IBM

ViaVoice] from the list.

4Click [Add / Remove] (or [Change/ Delete] with Windows 2000).

5The file deletion confirmation window appears. Click <OK> or <yes>.

6Deletion.

DSS Player or IBM ViaVoice will be deleted. This may take a few minutes.

•If any messages are displayed during the deletion procedure, read the message and perform operations as instructed.

7End of uninstallation.

When uninstallation is completed, click <Finish> or <Restart Now>.

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Olympus DS-320 File Formats Handled by DSS Player, 3A list of installed applications is displayed, 7End of uninstallation

Contents

DS-320 General Precautions For Safe Correct Usage AC Adapter BatteriesCase Hardware Section Table of Contents DS-320 Main Features Identification of Parts $ % Display LCD Panel Inserting Batteries Remaining Recording Time Folder Message number Using the AC Adapter Replacing Batteries Remember to release the Hold switch when using the recorder Setting Time/DateUsing the MENU/VOL switch Hold Set the month 4Move the MENU/ VOL switch up or down to set the yearVOL switch Set the date Screen Press the MENU/VOL switch Setting an IDPress the Stop button Recording New Recording Recording Settings Overwrite recording Insert recording Press the MENU/VOL switch to choose InsertMove the MENU/VOL switch up or down to choose R-MODE You can insert recordings into previously recorded messages Insert recording starts Press the REC buttonListening While Recording Audio Recording Monitor Insert recording stops Press the Stop button to stop playing Playing and Volume ControlTime and date when the message Was recorded are displayed Press the INDEX/FOLDER button to choose a folder Pause Playing Volume ControlMove the MENU/VOL switch up or down while playing a message Resume Playing Operation How to Cancel Other Operations Message you want to erase ErasingErasing One Message at a Time Press the Erase button for Second or longer Erase All Messages from a Folder Move the MENU/VOL switch upPress the MENU/VOL switch To choose Erase ALL You can select part of a message to erase Erasure ending time indicator will flashTo Partially Erase a Message 1 Press the INDEX/FOLDER button to choose a folder Erase SP Dict 2Press the MENU/VOL switch to choose the recording mode Recording Modes Choose microphone sensitivity Press the MENU/VOL switch toMicrophone Sensitivity 4Press the Stop button Recorder will start recording in Vcva mode Choose on Adjusting the Vcva start/stop actuation level Dictation ModeDictation mode settings Press the INDEX/FOLDER button while playing Index MarksLocating an Index Mark Press the INDEX/FOLDER button while fast-forwarding Transferring Messages Canceling a moveTo choose Move Down to choose Alarm System Sounds AlarmsMove the MENU/VOL switch Choose on or OFF Press the Erase button for 1 second or longer 2Move the MENU/VOL switch up or down to choose FormatFormatting To Abort Formatting Reset Menu List Troubleshooting Specifications Accessories optional Software Section Selected File Downloading Procedure Installing DSS Player Software Creating a Voice ModelConnecting the Digital Setting Up Your Microphone Operating Environment Features of DSS Player and IBM ViaVoice Operating Environment Installing DSS Player Software Installation Options Installing IBM ViaVoice SoftwareUser Information Setup Complete Adobe Acrobat Reader For now, ignore the other three fields and click Next Audio Setup Wizard Creating a Voice Model Creating a Voice Model Creating a Voice Model You see this window after clicking Analyse Connect the other end Connect the provided KP3Serial cable to the serial port DS-320 digital voice recorder Starting DSS Player Folder Selected File Downloading WindowMain Window button Folder View Selected File Downloading Procedure 2Selecting the voice files Voice File Playback Window Select the voice file Voice File Playback ProcedureSelect the folder Play back the voice file Sending Voice Files by E-mail Voice Recognition Input Device SetupVoice files can be converted into text with IBM ViaVoice Creating a Voice Model Voice Recognition Recognition Executing Voice RecognitionStart of voice recognition Desired voice file File Formats Handled by DSS Player 3A list of installed applications is displayed7End of uninstallation DSS format Symptom Possible Causes Solution Technical Assistance and Support Responsible Party Canadian RFIModel Number DS-320 Trade Name Address