Troubleshooting, Symptom, Probable cause | Olympus DS-333 instruction

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Nothing appears on the display

Won’t start

Unable to record

No playback tone heard

Unable to erase

Noise heard during playback

Recording level too low

Unable to set index marks

Won’t work with AC adapter

Probable cause

The batteries are not loaded properly.

The batteries are dead.

If none of these suggestions works

The recorder is in HOLD mode.

The recorder is in HOLD mode.

The batteries are dead.

Low remaining internal flash memory.

The maximum number of files has been reached.

The earphone is connected.

The VOLUME control is set to 0.

The file is locked.

The recorder was shaken during recording.

The recorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or during playback.

The microphone sensitivity is too low.

The maximum number of index marks (16) has been reached.

The file is locked.

A non-standard AC adapter is being used.

Action

Verify polarity is correct.

Replace with new batteries.

Reset the recorder. (☞ P.40)

Release the recorder from HOLD. (☞ P.9)

Release the recorder from HOLD. (☞ P.9)

Replace with new batteries.

Erase unnecessary files.

Check another folder.

Unplug the earphones to use the internal speaker.

Adjust the VOLUME control.

Unlock the file. (☞ P.26)

Move the recorder.

Set the microphone sensitivity to CONF mode and try again. (☞ P.19)

Erase unnecessary index marks. (☞ P.27)

Unlock the file. (☞ P.26)

Use the Olympus A321 (for US, Canada) or A322 (for Europe except U.K) AC adapter (Oprional).

Cannot find		Wrong folder.
the recorded
voice

Switch to the right folder.

Troubleshooting

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Olympus DS-333 manual Troubleshooting, Symptom, Probable cause, Unable to set index marks Won’t work with AC adapter

Contents

DS-330 For Safe Correct Usage General Precautions Case BatteriesAC Adapter You may assign your own names to folders. P.32 Main Features Table of Contents Identification of Parts Identification of Parts Display LCD Panel Lightly press down on the arrow and slide Inserting Batteries Hold Using the AC AdapterSetting the Hold switch to the Hold position Remember to reset the Hold switch when using the recorder Changing the Time/Date Setting Time/Date Set the month Set the hour Set the dateSet the minute Press the Stop button to end Set the year New Recording Recording To see the remaining recording time Pause RecordingTo instantly review a recording Quick review Listening While Audio Is Recorded Recording Monitor Press the Stop button to stop overwriting Overwrite RecordingPress the REC/SET button to start overwriting Insert Recording Press the Stop button to close the menu Press the FF/+ or REW/- button Until Vcva flashes onPress the REC/SET button Press the FF/+ or REW/- button to Choose between on and OFF Low Adjust the start/stop actuation levelUsing the Variable Control Start the recording Recording Modes REC Mode Microphone Sensitivity Microphone Sensitivity Playing PlayingPress the Play button to start playback Cue CUE Playback OperationFunctions Press the FF/+ or REW/- button Until ALL Play flashes on Continuous Playback setup process BeginsOn Continuous playback OFF Returns to normal playback mode Continuous Playback ALL Play File is playing Noise Cancel FunctionNoise cancel level Noise Cancel Function Erasing One File at a Time Erasing Display changes to ALL Erase Erasing will start Erase All Files from a FolderPress the Erase button for Seconds or longer Press the FF/+ or REW/- button to choose between on and OFF Locking Files LockChoose the file you want to lock Press the FF/+ or REW/- button to Clearing an Index Mark Setting an Index MarkIndex Marks Locating an Index Mark 6 1,3 Alarm Playback Function Alarm Alarm Playback Function 7Press the REC/SET button to complete the setup screen Press the FF/+ or REW/- button to set the contrast level LCD Contrast Adjustment ContrastLCD Contrast Adjustment Contrast Backlight Backlight Backlight Backlight Assigning Folder Names FolderName Assigning Folder Names FolderName Use the two following methods to quickly find characters FF/+ 8Press the Stop button to close the menu When you have finished setting the folderAvailable characters Type of Characters Action Second or longer Assigning File Comments Comment Assigning File Comments CommentInput the character Moving Files Across Folders Moving Files Across FoldersChoose the file you want to move and play it File Move System Sounds Beep System Sounds Beep LCD Display Information While stop or playback mode Formatting Formatting the Recorder FormatPress the FF/+ or REW/- button to choose Start Menu list Menu ListPress the FOLDER/MENU button Operating Environment Using DSS Player Software IMac/ iBook/ Power Mac G3,G4/ PowerBook G3 Insert Olympus DSS Player into the CD-ROM drive Installing SoftwareInstallation Language Selection dialog box opens Installing Software 10Authorizing the start of file copying Set up Acrobat ReaderSelect where to install Acrobat Reader Setup Status Restart the computer Double-click on DSS Player for Mac Installer iconSelect where to install DSS Player for Mac Insert DSS Player for Mac into the CD-ROM drive Uninstall Software Uninstall Software Delete the DSS Player for Mac folder Exit DSS Player Double-click the Macintosh HD iconDelete the following folder From the System Folder Enter text Using Online HelpDouble-click on the icon of the desired topic Once the Online Help screen appears, click on the Index tab Connecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PCConnecting to your PC using the USB connection cable Place the recorder on the cradle Connecting to your PC using the cradleDisconnect the USB connecting cable Connecting to Your About automatic startup Running DSS PlayerStart Windows Connect the recorder to your PC Click on Olympus DSS Player 2002 DSS Player for Mac folder opens Start your Macintosh Connect the recorder to your 3 PCDouble-click the DSS Player For Mac folder Double-click DSS Player Device Manager Window Window NamesPlay Control Bar Dictation Folder Window Select the voice file Import Voice Files to Your PCDownload Selected Files Select the folder Download complete Import Voice Files to Your PC Extension Play a Voice FilePlay the voice file File name Upload complete Upload Voice Files to the RecorderSelect the folder to upload Upload the voice file Direct Recording on PC Editing on PC Direct Recording on PC and Editing on PCEdit it Set the recording destination and file name Set recording Click on Stop in the Record Window Start recordingStop recording Click on Transfer Send Voice Files with E-mailChanging User ID Enter the user ID in the Transfer UserID window Changing a Folder Name Editing File Comments Changing a Folder NameEditing File Comments Editing a Template Editing a Template Using Voice Recognition Software optional Audio Setup Wizard window opens Using Voice Recognition Software optional Start of voice recognition Executing Voice Recognition Using Voice Recognition Software optional For Windows XP Using the recorder as a USB speakerUsing the recorder as USB microphone For Windows 98SE, Me Message Meaning Explanation Action Alarm Message List Unable to set index marks Won’t work with AC adapter TroubleshootingSymptom Probable cause Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause ActionCannot connect to a PC using a cradle Accessories optional Specifications Technical Assistance and Support Technical Assistance and Support Declaration of Conformity Canadian RFI