157, Symptom Probable cause Action | Olympus DS-30, DS-50, DS-40

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Probable cause

Action

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,

tempmarks

The batteries are not loaded properly.

The batteries are dead.

The power is off.

The power is off.

The recorder is in HOLD mode.

The batteries are dead.

Low remaining internal memory.

The maximum number of files has been reached.

The earphone is connected.

The VOLUME button is set to 0.

The file is locked.

The file is read-only.

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 marks has been reached.

The file is locked.

The file is read-only.

Verify polarity is correct.

Replace with new batteries (☞ P13).

Turn the power on.(☞ P15).

Turn the power on.(☞ P15).

Release the recorder from HOLD (☞ P16).

Replace with new batteries (☞ P13).

Erase unnecessary files (☞ P63).

Check another folder.

Unplug the earphones to use the internal speaker.

Adjust the VOLUME button (☞ P42).

Unlock the file (☞ P68).

Cancel the read-only setting of the file on the PC.

Move the recorder.

Set the microphone sensitivity to LECTURE or CONF mode and try again (☞ P31).

Erase unnecessary marks (☞ P66).

Unlock the file (☞ P.68).

Cancel the read-only setting of the file on the PC.

Troubleshooting

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Olympus DS-30, DS-50, DS-40 manual 157, Symptom Probable cause Action

Contents

DS-50 DS-40 DS-30 Trademarks Introduction 135 109155 Table of Contents Table of Contents Safe and Proper Usage Batteries General Precautions Do not moisten the AC adapter or touch it with a wet hand Case Recording time Main Features It is compatible with Podcasting. P141 Main Features Identification of Parts $ Volume + button# FOLDER/ button MIC Microphone jack t REC/STOP switch Clip Remote Controller Display LCD PanelIdentification of Parts Replacing batteries Inserting Batteries Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Using the AC AdapterInserting Batteries Turning On the Power Power SupplyTurning Off the Power Power save mode Exit Hold mode Set the recorder to Hold modeSlide the POWER/HOLD switch To the Hold position Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the a position Press the 9or 0button to select Setting Time/Date Time&DateItem to set Press the + or button to set Changing the Time/Date SettingTime/Date Time&DatePress the OK or 9 button Press the Stop button to close the menu Folder s Selecting the Folders and Files Press the Folder button to switch foldersOpen the Podcast folder Or OK button Opens How to select a folder and file DS50 0001.WMA Before recording Stereo recording using the exclusive stereo microphoneUnplug the exclusive stereo microphone from the recorder Monaural recording with the built-in microphone Before recording Use the remote control for operationUse it as a remotely controlled stereo microphone Press the REC button to start recording RecordingPress the Stop button to stop recording Pause RecordingResume Recording Listening While Audio is Recorded Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder Press the + or button to choose Vcva Press the OK button to complete the setup screenPress the + or button to choose between On and Off Adjust the pause sound level Using theVariable ControlVoice ActuatorVCVAPress the 9 or 0 button Setup screen Recording Modes Rec ModePress the + or button to choose Press the OK button to complete Microphone sensitivity display Microphone Sensitivity Set the Low Cut Filter LowCut Filter Set the Low Cut Filter LowCut Filter Recommended settings by recording conditionPress the Stop button to close Menu Tie clip microphone ME15 monaural Recording with External MicrophoneTelephone pickup TP7 monaural Recording the Sound of This Recorder with Other Devices Recording the Sound of Other Devices with This RecorderRecording from External Microphone or Other Devices Press the + or button to select a preset number Timer Recording Timer RecPress the OK or 9 button to move to the respective setting On/Off setting Timer Recording Timer RecDay setting Time setting Folder setting Rec Mode settingMic Sense setting Completing the setting Page Press the Folder button to choose a folder Playing Playing Rewinding Forwarding Locating the Beginning of the File Playback Through Earphone Set Skip Space Skip Space Space Set Skip Space Skip SpacePress the 9 or 0 button while File is being replayed Changing the Playback Speed Play Speed Change playback speed settingChange playback speed Press the Play button during playback Play Speed Changing the Playback Speed Play SpeedBetween S. Play and F. Play Playback speed 0 button to close the menu screen Desired play mode Select Play Mode Play ModeStart setting a play mode Press the + or button to select a To the setting Select Play Mode Play ModeDuring playback, press the 0 button to Close the menu screen Press Play or OK button How to begin segment repeat playback Cancel the Segment Repeat Playback Function How to begin segment repeat playback Noise Cancel Noise Cancel Function Noise CancelBetween HighLow and Off Menu screen during playback, move Screen Noise Cancel Function Noise CancelWill appear on the display Voice Filter Set the Voice Filter Voice FilterBetween On and Off Set the Voice Filter Voice Filter Alarm Playback Function Alarm Start Time setting Alarm Playback Function Alarm Alarm setting Volume settingPlayback File setting Alarm Playback indicator Erasing One File at a Time Erasing Erasing Erase All Files from a FolderPress the + button to choose All Erase Press the OK button Erasing Index Marks and Temp Marks Setting an Index Mark or a Temp Mark Index Marks and Temp Marks Clearing an Index Mark or a Temp Mark Press the + or button to choose Lock Locking Files Lock Locking Files Lock Changing Folder Names Folder Name To change to Changing Folder Names Folder NamePress the OK button to change Folder name File Move Rearranging files File MoveFile you want to move it Show files in the current folder in a list Location to move it to Rearranging files File Move Press the + or button to choose Format Formatting the Recorder FormatPress the + button to choose Start Formatting the Recorder Format Formatting begins and an indicator flashesPress the + button again to choose Start Formatting the Recorder Format USB Class Changing the USB Class USB ClassAudio Class Changing Power Save Power Save Ext. Input Changing External Input Setting Ext. InputBetween Auto and Stereo Recording data when Auto is selected Changing External Input Setting Ext.Input Menu button for 1 second or longer Viewing system information System InfoSystem Info Serial and Capacity Model Name will LCD Display Information While in stop or playback modePress the Display button While recording in Vcva mode While in record modeLCD Display Information Backlight Backlight Off LED light will be canceled LED setup process beginsLED Menu opens P.91,93 Press the + or button to choose Contrast LCD Contrast Adjustment Contrast Guidance Voice Guide To the respective settingVoice Guide Press the OK or 9 button to move Guidance Voice Guide Speedsetting Will return to the menu System Sounds Beep Setup using a tab Menu Setting MethodPress the + or button to move to the item to be set Menu Setting Method Menu List Menu List Audible mode Saving Files in Your PC Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Saving Files in Your PC Basic Operating Environment of DSS Player Using DSS Player Software Using DSS Player Software Be sure to confirm the following before installation Installing Software100 Applications included with DSS Player Installing Software Installing DSS Player101 102 Installing the Device Driver 103 Uninstalling Software Search by Contents Using Online Help 105 Connecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PC Disconnecting from Your PC106 Disconnect the USB cable 107 Running DSS PlayerDisabling automatic start Manual start 108 Window Names DSS Player1Play Control Bar 3Device Manager Window 2Dictation Folder Window 109 Download Voice Files from the RecorderDownload Selected Files Select the folder Download Voice Files from the Recorder 110 111 Play a Voice FilePlay the voice file File name 112 Upload Voice Files to the RecorderUpload the voice file Upload Voice Files to the Recorder 113Upload complete Changing User ID Send Voice Files with E-mail114 Enter the user ID in the Transfer User ID Window Editing File Comments Changing a Folder Name115 Changing a folder name in the Voice Folder window 116 Editing a Template 117 Copying Voice Guide Data USB Microphone/USB Speaker Audio set up118 Uses as a USB Speaker Uses as a USB microphone 119USB Microphone/USB Speaker Windows Purchase and Upgrade Plus Upgrade Function120 Start the DSS Player Select Upgrade to DSS Player Plus from the Help menu Upgrade Function121 Upgrading to DSS Player Plus 122 Plus Using Voice Recognition Software Using Voice Recognition Software Voice Recognition in ViaVoice Audio set up123 From the Device list box, select Olympus WMA File 124 Voice Recognition in Dragon NaturallySpeaking Training 125Startup Dragon NaturallySpeaking Description of Wizard Adding a User 126 Executing Voice Recognition 127Start of voice recognition Noise Canceling Function When Dragon NaturallySpeaking is Selected128 129 130 Plus Joining FilesSelect the voice files Select Join from the Edit menu Or press the button Joining Files 131Set the order of files Input File Names 132 Plus Splitting FilesSelect Split from the Edit menu or Press the button Splitting Files 133Set the split position Press the Split button Select Configure recorder menu from the Download Menu Plus Menu Setting of this RecorderExecute Menu Setting 134 135 Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder Copyright and Copyright Protection Feature DRM Using Windows Media Player136 137 Window Names Windows Media PlayerWindows Media Player 138 Copying Music from CDClick the View Album Info 139 Transferring Music File to the Recorder Transferring Music File to the Recorder 140Click the Start Sync Select the destination folder 141Click the Copy Register a Podcast program Importing Podcast Content Importing Podcast Content Update a program143 144 Download the Content 145 Transfer Content to the RrecorderSelect the Podcast folder Transfer will complete Installing AudibleManager Loading Audible Content146 AudibleManager 147 Loading Audible ContentAdding Device to AudibleManager 148 Purchasing Audible Content 149 Transferring Audible ContentConnect the recorder to a computer 150 Transferring Audible Content Audible Mode Enjoy Audible Content with the RecorderFile Display Screen in Audible Mode 151 152 Enjoy Audible Content with the RecorderPlayback Position and Section Playback Position Enjoy Audible Content with Recorder Operating Recorder in Audible Mode153 154 Setting menu during playbackFile Skip and Section Skip 155 Using as External Memory of the ComputerCopy the data Unplug the recorder from a computer Message Meaning Explanation 156Action 157 Symptom Probable cause Action 158 Troubleshooting 159 160 Input power requirement Specifications/Technical Assistance and SupportExternal dimensions Weight For customers in Europe Canadian RFI P2-BZ8197-01 AP0611