Recording with External Microphone | Olympus DS-30, DS-50, DS-40

Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices

The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded. Connect as follows by the device to be used.

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Recording from

External Micr ophone or

Other De vices

To MIC (microphone) jack

Recording with External Microphone

Connect an external microphone to the MIC jack of the recorder or the exclusive remote control connected to the recorder.

When the external microphone is connected to the MIC(microphone) jack of the recorder, the built-in microphone will not operate.

Applicable External Microphones (optional)

●Stereo microphone: ME51S

The recorder has a built-in large-diameter microphone that enables sensitive stereo recording. Stereo recording is available only in ST XQ or ST HQ modes.

●Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone: ME52

This microphone is used to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise.

●Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone: ME12 (Dictation microphone)

Used to get clear recordings of your own voice by reducing the effects of ambient noise.

●Tie clip microphone: ME15 (monaural)

Small concealing microphone with a tie-clip.

●Telephone pickup: TP7 (monaural)

Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your ear while phoning. The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded.

	If the menu's “Ext. Input” (☞P79) is set to “Auto”, a connected
34	external microphone will automatically detect whether it is stereo
34	or monaural, and record according to the proper recording mode.

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Olympus DS-30, DS-50 Recording with External Microphone, Tie clip microphone ME15 monaural, Telephone pickup TP7 monaural

Contents

DS-50 DS-40 DS-30 Introduction Trademarks 135 109155 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 Identification of Parts $ Volume + button# FOLDER/ button MIC Microphone jack t REC/STOP switch Clip Remote Controller Display LCD PanelIdentification of Parts Inserting Batteries Replacing batteries Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Using the AC AdapterInserting Batteries Turning Off the Power Power SupplyTurning On the Power Power save mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch To the Hold position Set the recorder to Hold modeExit Hold mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the a position Item to set Setting Time/Date Time&DatePress the 9or 0button to select Press the + or button to set Press the OK or 9 button SettingTime/Date Time&DateChanging the Time/Date 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 How to select a folder and file Or OK button Opens DS50 0001.WMA Unplug the exclusive stereo microphone from the recorder Stereo recording using the exclusive stereo microphoneBefore recording 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 Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder Listening While Audio is Recorded 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 Press the + or button to choose Recording Modes Rec ModeSetup screen Press the OK button to complete Microphone Sensitivity Microphone sensitivity display Set the Low Cut Filter LowCut Filter Press the Stop button to close Recommended settings by recording conditionSet the Low Cut Filter LowCut Filter 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 Day setting Timer Recording Timer RecOn/Off setting Time setting Folder setting Rec Mode 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 Press the 9 or 0 button while Set Skip Space Skip SpaceSpace File is being replayed Change playback speed Change playback speed settingChanging the Playback Speed Play Speed Press the Play button during playback Between S. Play and F. Play Changing the Playback Speed Play SpeedPlay Speed Playback speed 0 button to close the menu screen Start setting a play mode Select Play Mode Play ModeDesired play mode Press the + or button to select a During playback, press the 0 button to Select Play Mode Play ModeTo the setting 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 Between HighLow and Off Noise Cancel Function Noise CancelNoise Cancel 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 Alarm Playback Function Alarm Start Time setting Alarm setting Volume settingPlayback File setting Alarm Playback indicator Erasing Erasing One File at a Time Erasing Erase All Files from a FolderPress 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 Press the OK button to change Changing Folder Names Folder NameTo change to Folder name File you want to move it Rearranging files File MoveFile Move Show files in the current folder in a list Rearranging files File Move Location to move it to Press the + or button to choose Format Formatting the Recorder FormatPress the + button to choose Start Press the + button again to choose Formatting begins and an indicator flashesFormatting the Recorder Format 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 Changing External Input Setting Ext.Input Recording data when Auto is selected System Info Viewing system information System InfoMenu button for 1 second or longer 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 LED LED setup process beginsOff LED light will be canceled Menu opens P.91,93 LCD Contrast Adjustment Contrast Press the + or button to choose Contrast Voice Guide To the respective settingGuidance Voice Guide Press the OK or 9 button to move Speedsetting Guidance Voice Guide 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 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 100 Installing SoftwareBe sure to confirm the following before installation Applications included with DSS Player Installing Software Installing DSS Player101 Installing the Device Driver 102 Uninstalling Software 103 Using Online Help Search by Contents Connecting to Your PC 105 106 Disconnecting from Your PCConnecting to Your PC Disconnect the USB cable Disabling automatic start Running DSS Player107 Manual start 1Play Control Bar 3Device Manager Window Window Names DSS Player108 2Dictation Folder Window Download Selected Files Download Voice Files from the Recorder109 Select the folder 110 Download Voice Files from the Recorder Play the voice file Play a Voice File111 File name 112 Upload Voice Files to the RecorderUpload the voice file Upload Voice Files to the Recorder 113Upload complete 114 Send Voice Files with E-mailChanging User ID Enter the user ID in the Transfer User ID Window 115 Changing a Folder NameEditing File Comments Changing a folder name in the Voice Folder window Editing a Template 116 Copying Voice Guide Data 117 118 Audio set upUSB Microphone/USB Speaker Uses as a USB Speaker USB Microphone/USB Speaker 119Uses as a USB microphone Windows 120 Plus Upgrade FunctionPurchase and Upgrade Start the DSS Player 121 Upgrade FunctionSelect Upgrade to DSS Player Plus from the Help menu Upgrading to DSS Player Plus Plus Using Voice Recognition Software 122 123 Voice Recognition in ViaVoice Audio set upUsing Voice Recognition Software From the Device list box, select Olympus WMA File 124 Startup Dragon NaturallySpeaking 125Voice Recognition in Dragon NaturallySpeaking Training Description of Wizard 126 Adding a User Executing Voice Recognition 127Start of voice recognition Noise Canceling Function When Dragon NaturallySpeaking is Selected128 129 Select the voice files Plus Joining Files130 Select Join from the Edit menu Or press the button Set the order of files 131Joining Files Input File Names 132 Plus Splitting FilesSelect Split from the Edit menu or Press the button Set the split position 133Splitting Files Press the Split button Execute Menu Setting Plus Menu Setting of this RecorderSelect Configure recorder menu from the Download Menu 134 Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder 135 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 Transferring Music File to the Recorder 139 Transferring Music File to the Recorder 140Click the Start Sync Select the destination folder 141Click the Copy Importing Podcast Content Register a Podcast program Importing Podcast Content Update a program143 Download the Content 144 Select the Podcast folder Transfer Content to the Rrecorder145 Transfer will complete 146 Loading Audible ContentInstalling AudibleManager AudibleManager 147 Loading Audible ContentAdding Device to AudibleManager Purchasing Audible Content 148 149 Transferring Audible ContentConnect the recorder to a computer Transferring Audible Content 150 File Display Screen in Audible Mode Enjoy Audible Content with the RecorderAudible Mode 151 Playback Position and Section Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder152 Playback Position Enjoy Audible Content with Recorder Operating Recorder in Audible Mode153 154 Setting menu during playbackFile Skip and Section Skip Copy the data Using as External Memory of the Computer155 Unplug the recorder from a computer Message Meaning Explanation 156Action Symptom Probable cause Action 157 Troubleshooting 158 159 160 External dimensions Specifications/Technical Assistance and SupportInput power requirement Weight Canadian RFI For customers in Europe P2-BZ8197-01 AP0611