Before recording | Olympus DS-50, DS-30, DS-40 guide

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Before recording

Before recording

Use the remote control for operation

Plug the exclusive remote control into the recorder's MIC/REMOTE jack to use the remote control to operate the recorder.

Connect the exclusive remote control to the recorder's

MIC/REMOTE jack.

➥Use the REC/STOP switch on the exclusive remote control to start and stop recording with the recorder's built-in microphone (☞ P25).

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Notes

•Even when the exclusive remote control is plugged in, the recorder's buttons are still usable.

•Even when the recorder is in Hold mode (☞P16), the exclusive remote control's REC/STOP switch is still usable.

•When the switch of the exclusive remote control is set to STOP and the REC button on the recorder is pressed, the recorder starts recording with the microphone that has been connected to the exclusive remote control. Recording will not be made if a microphone is not connected to the exclusive remote control.

Use it as a remotely controlled stereo microphone

If the exclusive stereo microphone is removed from the recorder and plugged into the exclusive remote control's Mic jack, it can be used as a remotely controlled stereo microphone.

Connect the exclusive stereo microphone to the exclusive remote control's Mic jack.

➥Use the REC/STOP switch on the exclusive remote control to start and stop recording on the recorder (☞P25).

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Notes

•Even when the exclusive remote control is plugged in, the recorder's buttons are still usable.

•Turn the exclusive remote control's switch to Stop and press the recorder's

REC button to start and stop recording using the remote-control stereo

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Olympus DS-50 Before recording, Use the remote control for operation, Use it as a remotely controlled stereo microphone

Contents

DS-50 DS-40 DS-30 Introduction Trademarks 109 135155 Table of Contents Table of Contents Safe and Proper Usage General Precautions Batteries Case Do not moisten the AC adapter or touch it with a wet hand Main Features Recording time Main Features It is compatible with Podcasting. P141 $ Volume + button Identification of Parts# FOLDER/ button Remote Controller Display LCD Panel MIC Microphone jack t REC/STOP switch ClipIdentification of Parts Inserting Batteries Replacing batteries Using the AC Adapter Ni-MH Rechargeable BatteryInserting Batteries Power Supply Turning On the PowerTurning Off the Power Power save mode Set the recorder to Hold mode Exit Hold modeSlide the POWER/HOLD switch To the Hold position Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the a position Setting Time/Date Time&Date Press the 9or 0button to selectItem to set Press the + or button to set SettingTime/Date Time&Date Changing the Time/DatePress the OK or 9 button Press the Stop button to close the menu Folder s Press the Folder button to switch folders Selecting the Folders and FilesOpen the Podcast folder How to select a folder and file Or OK button Opens DS50 0001.WMA Stereo recording using the exclusive stereo microphone Before recordingUnplug the exclusive stereo microphone from the recorder Monaural recording with the built-in microphone Use the remote control for operation Before recordingUse it as a remotely controlled stereo microphone Recording Press the REC button to start recordingPress the Stop button to stop recording Recording PauseResume Recording Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder Listening While Audio is Recorded Press the OK button to complete the setup screen Press the + or button to choose VcvaPress the + or button to choose between On and Off Using theVariable ControlVoice ActuatorVCVA Adjust the pause sound levelPress the 9 or 0 button Recording Modes Rec Mode Setup screenPress the + or button to choose Press the OK button to complete Microphone Sensitivity Microphone sensitivity display Set the Low Cut Filter LowCut Filter Recommended settings by recording condition Set the Low Cut Filter LowCut FilterPress the Stop button to close Menu Recording with External Microphone Tie clip microphone ME15 monauralTelephone pickup TP7 monaural Recording the Sound of Other Devices with This Recorder Recording the Sound of This Recorder with Other DevicesRecording from External Microphone or Other Devices Timer Recording Timer Rec Press the + or button to select a preset numberPress the OK or 9 button to move to the respective setting Timer Recording Timer Rec On/Off settingDay setting Time setting Rec Mode setting Folder settingMic Sense setting Completing the setting Page Playing Press the Folder button to choose a folder Playing Forwarding Rewinding Locating the Beginning of the File Playback Through Earphone Set Skip Space Skip Space Set Skip Space Skip Space SpacePress the 9 or 0 button while File is being replayed Change playback speed setting Changing the Playback Speed Play SpeedChange playback speed Press the Play button during playback Changing the Playback Speed Play Speed Play SpeedBetween S. Play and F. Play Playback speed 0 button to close the menu screen Select Play Mode Play Mode Desired play modeStart setting a play mode Press the + or button to select a Select Play Mode Play Mode To the settingDuring playback, press the 0 button to Close the menu screen How to begin segment repeat playback Press Play or OK button How to begin segment repeat playback Cancel the Segment Repeat Playback Function Noise Cancel Function Noise Cancel Noise CancelBetween HighLow and Off Menu screen during playback, move Noise Cancel Function Noise Cancel ScreenWill appear on the display Set the Voice Filter Voice Filter Voice FilterBetween On and Off Set the Voice Filter Voice Filter Alarm Playback Function Alarm Alarm Playback Function Alarm Start Time setting Volume setting Alarm settingPlayback File setting Alarm Playback indicator Erasing Erasing One File at a Time Erase All Files from a Folder ErasingPress the + button to choose All Erase Press the OK button Erasing Setting an Index Mark or a Temp Mark Index Marks and Temp Marks Clearing an Index Mark or a Temp Mark Index Marks and Temp Marks Locking Files Lock Press the + or button to choose Lock Locking Files Lock Changing Folder Names Folder Name Changing Folder Names Folder Name To change toPress the OK button to change Folder name Rearranging files File Move File MoveFile you want to move it Show files in the current folder in a list Rearranging files File Move Location to move it to Formatting the Recorder Format Press the + or button to choose FormatPress the + button to choose Start Formatting begins and an indicator flashes Formatting the Recorder FormatPress the + button again to choose Start Formatting the Recorder Format Changing the USB Class USB Class USB ClassAudio Class Changing Power Save Power Save Changing External Input Setting Ext. Input Ext. InputBetween Auto and Stereo Changing External Input Setting Ext.Input Recording data when Auto is selected Viewing system information System Info Menu button for 1 second or longerSystem Info Serial and Capacity Model Name will While in stop or playback mode LCD Display InformationPress the Display button While in record mode While recording in Vcva modeLCD Display Information Backlight Backlight LED setup process begins Off LED light will be canceledLED Menu opens P.91,93 LCD Contrast Adjustment Contrast Press the + or button to choose Contrast To the respective setting Guidance Voice GuideVoice Guide Press the OK or 9 button to move Speedsetting Guidance Voice Guide Will return to the menu System Sounds Beep Menu Setting Method Setup using a tabPress the + or button to move to the item to be set Menu Setting Method Menu List Menu List Audible mode Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Saving Files in Your PC Saving Files in Your PC Using DSS Player Software Basic Operating Environment of DSS Player Using DSS Player Software Installing Software Be sure to confirm the following before installation100 Applications included with DSS Player Installing DSS Player Installing Software101 Installing the Device Driver 102 Uninstalling Software 103 Using Online Help Search by Contents Connecting to Your PC 105 Disconnecting from Your PC Connecting to Your PC106 Disconnect the USB cable Running DSS Player 107Disabling automatic start Manual start Window Names DSS Player 1081Play Control Bar 3Device Manager Window 2Dictation Folder Window Download Voice Files from the Recorder 109Download Selected Files Select the folder 110 Download Voice Files from the Recorder Play a Voice File 111Play the voice file File name Upload Voice Files to the Recorder 112Upload the voice file 113 Upload Voice Files to the RecorderUpload complete Send Voice Files with E-mail Changing User ID114 Enter the user ID in the Transfer User ID Window Changing a Folder Name Editing File Comments115 Changing a folder name in the Voice Folder window Editing a Template 116 Copying Voice Guide Data 117 Audio set up USB Microphone/USB Speaker118 Uses as a USB Speaker 119 Uses as a USB microphoneUSB Microphone/USB Speaker Windows Plus Upgrade Function Purchase and Upgrade120 Start the DSS Player Upgrade Function Select Upgrade to DSS Player Plus from the Help menu121 Upgrading to DSS Player Plus Plus Using Voice Recognition Software 122 Voice Recognition in ViaVoice Audio set up Using Voice Recognition Software123 From the Device list box, select Olympus WMA File 124 125 Voice Recognition in Dragon NaturallySpeaking TrainingStartup Dragon NaturallySpeaking Description of Wizard 126 Adding a User 127 Executing Voice RecognitionStart of voice recognition When Dragon NaturallySpeaking is Selected Noise Canceling Function128 129 Plus Joining Files 130Select the voice files Select Join from the Edit menu Or press the button 131 Joining FilesSet the order of files Input File Names Plus Splitting Files 132Select Split from the Edit menu or Press the button 133 Splitting FilesSet the split position Press the Split button Plus Menu Setting of this Recorder Select Configure recorder menu from the Download MenuExecute Menu Setting 134 Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder 135 Using Windows Media Player Copyright and Copyright Protection Feature DRM136 Window Names Windows Media Player 137Windows Media Player Copying Music from CD 138Click the View Album Info Transferring Music File to the Recorder 139 140 Transferring Music File to the RecorderClick the Start Sync 141 Select the destination folderClick the Copy Importing Podcast Content Register a Podcast program Update a program Importing Podcast Content143 Download the Content 144 Transfer Content to the Rrecorder 145Select the Podcast folder Transfer will complete Loading Audible Content Installing AudibleManager146 AudibleManager Loading Audible Content 147Adding Device to AudibleManager Purchasing Audible Content 148 Transferring Audible Content 149Connect the recorder to a computer Transferring Audible Content 150 Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder Audible ModeFile Display Screen in Audible Mode 151 Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder 152Playback Position and Section Playback Position Operating Recorder in Audible Mode Enjoy Audible Content with Recorder153 Setting menu during playback 154File Skip and Section Skip Using as External Memory of the Computer 155Copy the data Unplug the recorder from a computer 156 Message Meaning ExplanationAction Symptom Probable cause Action 157 Troubleshooting 158 159 160 Specifications/Technical Assistance and Support Input power requirementExternal dimensions Weight Canadian RFI For customers in Europe P2-BZ8197-01 AP0611