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Changing External Input Setting (Ext.Input)

Changing External Input Setting

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Notes

•Stop the recorder before plugging in or unplugging a microphone.

•Whenever a stereo recording (STXQ, STHQ) is made without a microphone inserted into the MIC jack, the sound

picked up by the internal microphone will be recorded on the left (Lch) and the right (Rch) channels regardless of the

“External Input” setting.

Recording data when “Auto” is selected

Stereo recording (STXQ, STHQ)

➥The same audio picked up with a monaural microphone will be

recorded on both the left channel (Lch) and the right channel (Rch).

Monaural recording (HQ, SP, LP)

➥Audio picked up with two microphones on the left channel (Lch) and

right channel (Rch) will be synthesized to create a monaural

recording.

•Monaural external

microphone

•Stereo external microphone

•Remote-control stereo

microphone (☞P24)

If something is plugged into

the MIC jack or not Recording Modes (☞P30)

Recording data when “Stereo” is selected

Stereo recording (STXQ, STHQ)

➥Audio will be recorded only on the left channel (Lch).

The right channel (Rch) will be silent.

Monaural recording (HQ, SP, LP)

➥Audio picked up only by the left channel (Lch) microphone will

be recorded as a monaural recording.

•Monaural external

microphone

•Stereo external microphone

•Remote-control stereo

microphone (☞P24)

If something is plugged into

the MIC jack or not Recording Modes (☞P30)

When a stereo recording is made using the monaural microphone or a monaural recording is made using

the stereo microphone, the recording will be changed by using the “Ext. Input” setting described below.

Contents

Main Introduction INDEX INDEX Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 2 About Recording 3 About Playback 4 Erase and other functions Table of Contents General PrecautionsSafe and Proper Usage General Precautions Batteries General Precautions AC Adapter Warning In case Main Features Getting Started Main Features Identification of Parts - rMIC (Microphone) jack tREC/STOP switch yClip Remote Controller (RS29 supplied with the DS-50 only) Display (LCD Panel) Identification of Parts Page Inserting Batteries Using the AC Adapter Power Supply Turning On the Power Turning Off the Power 1 Exit HOLD mode HOLD Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to set. Press the + or button to set. Press the + or button in the menu screen, and select the Time&Date. Press the OK or 9 button. Changing the Time/Date Notes on the Folders Selecting the Folders and Files Notes on the Folders + or - button: Moves the cursor Page Before recording About Recording Connect the exclusive stereo microphone to the recorder's MIC/REMOTE jack. Unplug the exclusive stereo microphone from the recorder. Before recording Recording Page Recording Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) Press the REC button to start Press the 9 or 0 button adjust the pause sound level. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator(VCVA) Recording Modes (Rec Mode) Microphone Sensitivity Set the Low Cut Filter (LowCut Filter) Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. 0 If the button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the menu. Recommended settings by recording condition Recording with External Microphone Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices Recording the Sound of Other Devices with This Recorder Recording the Sound of This Recorder with Other Devices Timer Recording (Timer Rec) Page Page Completing the setting. Timer Recording (Timer Rec) Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. Press the + or button to choose the file that you want to play. Playing About Playback Press the PLAY or OK button to start playback. Press the + or button to select the proper sound volume. Press the STOP or OK button at any point you want to stop the playback. Page Page Page Set Skip Space (Skip Space) Set Skip Space (Skip Space) Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed) Change playback speed Press the PLAY button during playback. Change playback speed setting While the recorder is stopped or during playback, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed) 3 Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed) Select Play Mode (Play Mode) Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. Select Play Mode (Play Mode) How to begin segment repeat playback Page Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel) Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel) Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter) Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter) Alarm Playback Function (Alarm) Page Page Completing the setting. Alarm Playback Function (Alarm) Erasing Erase and other functions Erasing One File at a Time Erasing Erase All Files from a Folder Erasing Press the INDEX button during recording or playing to set an index mark or temp mark. 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 Locking Files (Lock) Locking Files (Lock) Changing Folder Names (Folder Name) Changing Folder Names (Folder Name) Rearranging files (File Move) Rearranging files (File Move) Formatting the Recorder (Format) Page Formatting the Recorder (Format) Changing the USB Class (USB Class) Changing Power Save (Power Save) Changing External Input Setting (Ext. Input) Changing External Input Setting (Ext.Input) Recording data when Auto is selected Recording data when Stereo is selected Viewing system information (System Info.) Display and Sound Functions LCD Display Information Press the DISPLAY button. While in stop or playback mode While in record mode While recording in VCVA mode LCD Display Information Backlight (Backlight) LED (LED) LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) Guidance (Voice Guide) Page Guidance (Voice Guide) Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. System Sounds (Beep) - Menu Setting Menu Setting Method Menu Setting Method Page Menu List Page Using the Recorder on Your PC Saving Files in Your PC Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Page Using DSS Player Software Basic Operating Environment of DSS Player Page Installing Software Installing Software Installing DSS Player Installing Software Installing the Device Driver Page Search by Contents Using Online Help Search by Key word Connecting to Your PC Connecting to your PC using the USB cable Disconnecting from Your PC Connecting to Your PC Running DSS Player Window Names (DSS Player) Managing Files on Your PC Download Voice Files from the Recorder Download Selected Files Download Voice Files from the Recorder Download the voice file. Download complete. Play the voice file. Play a Voice File 1 2 DS40 0001.WMA File name 1 2 Select the folder to upload. Upload the voice file. Upload Voice Files to the Recorder Upload complete. Send Voice Files with E-mail Changing User ID Enter the user ID in the [Transfer User ID] window. Click [Transfer]. Changing a Folder Name Changing a folder name in the Voice Folder window Changing a folder name in the Device window Editing File Comments Editing a Template Copying Voice Guide Data USB Microphone/USB Speaker Audio set up Click the icon in the toolbar to change the recorder to Audio device. Uses as a USB Speaker USB Microphone/USB Speaker Uses as a USB microphone Purchase and Upgrade Start the DSS Player. Click the button or select [Purchase a new license for DSS Player Plus] in the [Help] menu. DSS Player Expanded Functions Upgrade Function Upgrade Function Using Voice Recognition Software Page Page Voice Recognition in Dragon NaturallySpeaking (Training) Startup Dragon NaturallySpeaking. [New User Wizard] will be displayed. Creating a User. Description of Wizard. Recording Training Text. Transferring the Recorded Voice. Adding a User. Executing Voice Recognition Start of voice recognition. When Dragon NaturallySpeaking is Selected Noise Canceling Function Notes on Recording For Voice Recognition Joining Files Joining Files Set the order of files. Input File Names. Press the [Join] button. Splitting Files Splitting Files Set the split position. Input File Names. Press the [Split] button. Menu Setting of this Recorder 10 Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder Using Windows Media Player Copyright and Copyright Protection Feature (DRM) Windows Media Player 10 Windows Media Player 9 Window Names (Windows Media Player) Copying Music from CD Windows Media Player 10 Transferring Music File to the Recorder Windows Media Player 9 Transferring Music File to the Recorder Select the destination folder. Click the [Copy]. Register a Podcast program Importing Podcast Content Update a program Download the Content Select the [Podcast] folder. Click the [Download] button of the content you want to download. Download will complete. Transfer Content to the Rrecorder Select the [Podcast] folder. Transfer will complete. Installing AudibleManager Enjoy Audible Content Loading Audible Content Adding Device to AudibleManager Loading Audible Content Purchasing Audible Content Loading Audible Content Installation starts. Page Transferring Audible Content The transfer begins. Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder Audible Mode Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder Playback Position and Section Enjoy Audible Content with Recorder Operating Recorder in Audible Mode Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder Using as External Memory of the Computer Other Practical Use Methods Alarm Message List 13 Other Information Meaning Explanation Message Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Accessories (optional) Specifications Technical Assistance and Support Specifications/Technical Assistance and Support Declaration of Conformity Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Canadian RFI For customers in Europe