Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto DS-50 del fabbricante Olympus
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DIGIT AL VOICE RECORDER DS-50 DS-40 DS-30 ONLINE INSTR UCTIONS Thank you f or purchasing an Olympus Digital V oice Recorder . Please read these instructions for inf ormation about using the product correctl y and safely . Keep the instructions handy f or future reference.
2 Introduction ● The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced notice. Contact our Customer Support Center for the latest information relating to product names and model numbers. ● The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of the contents of this document.
3 INDEX 1 2 6 8 10 3 5 7 9 12 11 T able of Contents Safe and Pr oper Usage 4 Getting Started About Recording About Playbac k Erase and other functions Display and Sound Functions Menu Setting Using th.
4 T able of Contents Introduction ............................................... 2 INDEX ...................................................... 3 T able of Contents ...................................... 4 Safe and Proper Usage ......................
5 7 Using the Recor der on Y our PC Saving Files in Y our PC .......................... 96 Using DSS Player Software .................... 98 Installing Software ................................ 100 Uninstalling Software ............................ 103 Using Online Help .
6 General Precautions Safe and Pr oper Usage Before using y our new recorder , read this manual carefully to ensure that y ou know how to operate it safel y and correctly . Keep this manual in an easil y accessible location for future ref erence. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related information.
7 General Precautions ● Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (suc h as a bicyc le, motorcyc le, or go-cart). ● Keep the unit out of the reac h of children. <W arning regarding data loss> Recorded content in memory may be destro yed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work.
8 General Precautions A C Adapter W arning • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the A C adapter in any way . • Keep f oreign objects including water , metal, or flammable substances fr om getting inside the product. • Do not moisten the A C adapter or touch it with a wet hand.
9 1 This product is equipped with the following features. Main Features Main Features ● This “ IC recorder ” is optimally suited for playing back audio recordings, such as conferences or business scenes, language studies, Podcasts, and other audible content.
10 1 Main Features Main Features ● This USB storage class support recorder can be utilized as external memory to read and save the data.( ☞ P155) • By connecting the computer with the USB, pictures, text data, etc. can be saved, and utilized to carry data.
11 1 Identification of P ar ts Identification of P arts e = - ) q w ^ % $ & * ( 1 3 4 5 # ! 0 @ 6 7 8 2 9 # FOLDER / button $ V OLUME ( + ) button % 9 (Fast Forwar d) button ^ V OLUME ( - ) button.
12 1 t r y r MIC (Microphone) jac k t REC/ST OP switch y Clip Identification of P arts 1 Folder name indicator 2 Erase lock indicator 3 Current file number 4 Play position bar indicator 5 T otal numbe.
13 1 Inser ting Batteries Inserting Batteries 1 Lightly press do wn on the arro w and slide the battery cover open. 2 Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity . 3 Close the battery cover completel y by pressing to the direction A , then sliding to the direction B .
14 1 Notes • Be sure to stop the recorder bef ore replacing the batteries. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in use may corrupt the file. If you are recording into a file and the batteries run out, you will lose your currently recorded file because the file header will not be able to close.
15 1 P o wer Suppl y When the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum. Even if the power is turned off, existing data, mode settings, and clock settings will be maintained.
16 1 Set the recorder to HOLD mode Slide the POWER / HOLD switch to the HOLD position. After “ Hold ” appears on the display , the recorder is set to HOLD mode.
17 1 Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) If you set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file. Setting the date and time beforehand enables easier file management. 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to set.
18 1 1 Press the + or – b utton in the menu screen, and select the “ Time&Date ” . See P91, 93 regarding the menu. 2 Press the OK or 9 button. The T ime/Date screen appears. The hour indicator flashes, indicating the start of the T ime/Date setup process.
19 1 Notes on the Folder s There are a total of eight folders in the recorder that are in a tree format. Under the “ Root ” folder are “ Folder A ” through “ Folder E ” , “ Audible ” and “ Music ” folders, and recorded or transferred language and music data from a computer can be saved as “ files ” .
20 1 Notes on the Folders Notes on the Folder s Selecting the Folders and Files List display The folders and files recorded in this recorder are displayed.
21 1 Notes on the Folder s How to select a f older and file Y ou can select a desired folder and file even without using the Folder button or the Podcast button. Selecting “ Folder A ” folder Selecting “ DS500001 ” file If a folder or file is selected with the OK button, playback will begin.
22 1 Notes on the Folders DS50 0001.WMA Extension File number : A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital V oice Recorder . User ID : The name that has been set on the Digital V oice Recorder . The default name on the Digital V oice Recorder is “ DS-50 ” , “ DS-40 ” or “ DS-30 ” .
23 2 Bef ore recording 2 About Recording This recorder offers a wide range of recording options by using the exclusive stereo microphone, built-in monaural microphone, and exclusive remote control (provided with the DS-50 only). Choose a recording method according to your need.
24 2 Before recor ding Before recor ding Use the remote control f or operation Plug the exclusive remote control into the recorder's MIC/REMOTE jack to use the remote control to operate the recorder . Connect the exc lusive remote control to the recorder's MIC/REMO TE jack.
25 2 Recording 1 Press the FOLDER button to c hoose a folder in whic h to make a recording. Every time the FOLDER button is pressed,folders will switch( ☞ P20). 2 Press the REC button to start recording. The record/play indicator light glows red. T urn the microphone in the direction of the source to be recorded.
26 2 Pause Press the REC button while recording. ➥ “ Rec Pause ” will flash on the display . • The recorder will time out after 2 hours when left in “ Rec Pause ” . Resume Recording Press the REC button again. ➥ Recording will resume at the point of interruption.
27 2 T o EAR (earphone) jack Recording Recording Listening While A udio is Recorded If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder , you can hear the sound being recorded. The sound volume on the recording monitor can be adjusted by pressing the VOLUME (+) or VOLUME ( – ) button.
28 2 Using the V ariable Contr ol V oice Actuator (VCV A) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built-in V ariable Control V oice Actuator (VCV A) starts recording automatically , and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level.
29 2 7 Press the REC button to start recording. When the sound volume is lower than the preset threshold sound level, recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately , and “ Standby ” flashes on the display . The record/play indicator light glows red when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses.
30 2 Recor ding Modes (Rec Mode) 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button f or 1 second or longer . “ Rec Mode ” will be displayed on the screen ( ☞ P91, 93).
31 2 Microphone Sensitivity Micr ophone Sensitivity Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. .........................................................................................................................................
32 2 Set the Lo w Cut Filter (Lo wCut Filter) Set the Low Cut Filter The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more clearly . This function can reduce noise from air conditioners, projectors and other similar noises.
33 2 Conferences with large crowds and lectures in large rooms Meetings and business negotiations with a small number of people Dictation with a lot of background noise Music playing, wild birds singi.
34 2 The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded. Connect as follows by the device to be used. Recording fr om External Microphone or Other Devices Recordi.
35 2 .................................................................................................................................................. Notes • Use the connecting cord sold separately for dubbing (KA333) to connect the recorder with other devices • The detailed input levels cannot be adjusted with this recorder .
36 2 Timer Recor ding (Timer Rec) Timer Recording T imer recording is the function to execute a recording at a set time. Y ou can program up to three desired settings (Preset 1-3) ( “ On/Off ” , “ Day ” , “ Time ” , “ Rec Mode ” , “ Folder ” , and “ Mic Sense ” ).
37 2 “ On/Off ” setting 1 Press the + or – button to choose between “ On ” and “ Off ” . On: Setting will be applied. Off: Setting will not be applied. 2 Press the OK button to exit “ On/Off ” selection. “ Da y ” setting 1 Press the + or – button to choose from “ Only once ” , “ Everyday ” , and “ Every week ” .
38 2 “ Rec Mode ” setting Regardless of the regular Rec mode ( ☞ P30), timer recording will start in a set recording mode. 1 Press the + or – button to select a recording mode.
39 2 8 Completing the setting. 1 Press the + or – button to choose “ Finish ” . 2 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. Programmed settings will be applied and the screen will return to the preset number selection menu. If the On/Off setting is set to On, and (Timer indicator) will appear on the display .
40 2 Notes • If the recorder is in use at the preset start time, the timer recording will start directly after stopping the recorder . • Even if the power if turned off or the recorder is put on Hold, timer recording will start at a specified time.
41 3 1 Press the FOLDER button to c hoose a folder . Every time the FOLDER button is pressed, it cycles through folders and the List display will appear ( ☞ P20). 2 Press the + or – button to c hoose the file that y ou want to play . If the 9 button is pressed, the File display will open.
42 3 Playing 3 Press the PLA Y or OK button to start playbac k. The record/play indicator light glows green. For files created using machines other than this recorder , the file format will appear on the display .
43 3 Forwarding Press and hold the 9 button while the recorder is stopped. ➥ If you release the button, it will stop. Press the PLA Y or OK button to start playing back from where it was stopped. a File length Press and hold the 9 button while playing a file.
44 3 Playing Playing Locating the Beginning of the File Press the 9 button during playback, slow playback, or fast playback. ➥ The next file is cued and playback starts at the previously set speed. Press the 0 button during playback, slow playback, or fast playback.
45 3 Playing Playing Playbac k Through Earphone An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening. ➥ When the earphone is used, the recorder speaker will be switched-off. .....................................................
46 3 Set Skip Space 1 While the recorder is stopped or during playbac k, press the MENU button f or 1 second or long er . The menu opens ( ☞ P91,93). 2 Press the + or – button to c hoose “ Skip Space ” . 3 Press the OK or 9 b utton. The skip space setup process begins.
47 3 Set Skip Space (Skip Space) Set Skip Space .................................................................................................................................................. Note • If there is an index mark/temp mark or a cue closer than the skip space, the recorder will forward skip/ reverse skip to that position.
48 3 Changing the Pla yback Speed (Pla y Speed) The playback speed of the file can be changed between 0.5 and 1.5 times speed in increments of 0.125. Change the speed according to need such as listening to meeting content at a fast speed or reviewing spots that you couldn't catch in a language lesson at a slow speed.
49 3 2 Press the + or – button to c hoose “ Play Speed ” . 3 Press the OK or 9 b utton. The playback speed setup process begins. 4 Press the + or – button to c hoose between “ S. Pla y ” and “ F . Pla y ” . 5 Press the OK or 9 b utton.
50 3 .................................................................................................................................................. Notes • S. Play and F . Play are available while the V oice Filter ( ☞ P57) is set. • S. Play and F .
51 3 Select Play Mode Select Pla y Mode (Play Mode) 1 While the recorder is stopped or during playbac k, press the MENU button f or 1 second or long er . The menu opens ( ☞ P91,93). 2 Press the + or – button to c hoose “ Play Mode ” . 3 Press the OK or 9 button.
52 3 Select Play Mode 5 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the menu. 6 Press the STOP button to close the menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu screen.
53 3 1 Choose a file that contains a segment you want to pla y back repeatedly , and press the PLA Y or OK button. File playback begins. 2 Press the button at the point y ou want to start segment repeat playbac k. “ End? ” will flash on the display .
54 3 How to begin segment repeat pla yback How to begin segment repeat pla yback Å @ Press the OK button. ➥ Pressing the OK button will release segment repeat playback and stop playback. Press the ST OP button. ➥ Pressing the STOP button will release segment repeat playback and stop playback.
55 3 1 While the recorder is stopped or during playbac k, press the MENU button f or 1 second or long er . The menu opens ( ☞ P91,93). 2 Press the + or – button to c hoose “ Noise Cancel ” . 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The noise cancel setup process begins.
56 3 6 Press the STOP button to close the men u. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu screen. The will appear on the display . a Noise Cancel indicator ..........................................
57 3 Set the V oice Filter (V oice Filter) 1 While the recorder is stopped or during playbac k, press the MENU button f or 1 second or long er . The menu opens ( ☞ P91,93). 2 Press the + or – button to c hoose “ V oice Filter ” . 3 Press the OK or 9 button.
58 3 6 Press the STOP button to close the menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu screen. If it is set to “ On ” , will appear on the display . a V oice Filter indicator Set the V oice Filter (V oice Filter) Set the V oice Filter .
59 3 Alarm Pla yback Function (Alarm) The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre-set time. Y ou can program up to three desired settings (Preset 1-3) ( “ On/Off ” , “ Day ” , “ Start Time ” , “ V olume ” , “ Alarm ” and “ Playback File ” ).
60 3 “ On/Off ” setting 1 Press the + or – button to choose between “ On ” and “ Off ” . On: Setting will be applied. Off: Setting will not be applied. 2 Press the OK button to exit “ On/Off ” selection. “ Da y ” setting 1 Press the + or – button to choose from “ Only once ” , “ Everyday ” , and “ Every week ” .
61 3 “ V olume ” setting 1 Press the + or – button to adjust the volume. 2 Press the OK button to exit “ V olume ” selection. Press the PLA Y button to check the volume. “ Alarm ” setting 1 Press the + or – button to choose an alarm sound from among “ Alarm1 ” , “ Alarm2 ” and “ Alarm3 ” .
62 3 8 Completing the setting. 1 Press the + or – button to choose “ Finish ” . 2 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. Programmed settings will be applied and the screen will return to the preset number selection menu. If the On/Off setting is set to On, and (Alarm indicator) will appear on the display .
63 4 1 Press the FOLDER button to c hoose a folder . Every time the FOLDER button is pressed, it cycles through folders and the List display will appear ( ☞ P20). 2 Press the + or – button to c hoose the file you want to erase. 3 Press the ERASE button.
64 4 Erasing Erase All Files from a Folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously . The locked files ( ☞ P .68) and the files set to read-only on the PC will not be erased. 1 2 4 3 1 Press the FOLDER button to select the folder in whic h you want to erase all files.
65 4 Notes • An erased file cannot be restored. • The locked files and the files that are set to read-only will not be erased ( ☞ P .68). • If an action is not selected within eight seconds on the “ Cancel ” , “ Erase ” , or “ All Erase ” screens, the recorder will return to stop status.
66 4 1 Press the INDEX button during recording or pla ying to set an index mark or temp mark. A number appears on the display and an index mark or temp mark will be placed. Even after an index or temp mark is placed, recording or playback will continue so you can place index or temp marks in other locations in a similar manner .
67 4 Index Marks and T emp Marks Index Marks and T emp Marks .................................................................................................................................................. Notes • Up to 16 index and temp marks can be set in a file.
68 4 Loc king Files (Lock) Locking Files 1 Press the FOLDER button to c hoose a folder . 2 Press the + or – b utton to choose the file you want to loc k. 3 Press the hold the MENU button f or 1 second or longer . The menu opens ( ☞ P91,93). 4 Press the + or – button to c hoose “ Lock ” .
69 4 7 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. 8 Press the STOP button to close the menu. a Erase lock indicator If a file is locked, a lock indicator appears in the file list screen to conveniently distinguish important files from others.
70 4 Changing Folder Names (Folder Name) Y ou can change the folder names of Folder A to Folder E for audio recording into names preset in the template (such as “ Meeting ” , “ To D o ” , and “ Memo ” ). Y ou can also change folder names registered in the template with DSS Player ( ☞ P1 16).
71 4 Changing Folder Names Changing Folder Names (Folder Name) 6 Press the + or – button to select the folder name in the template y ou want to change to. 7 Press the OK button to c hange the folder name. If the 0 button is pressed, the screen goes back to Step 4 without changing the folder name.
72 4 Rearranging files (File Mo ve) Y ou can move a file in a folder to change the order of playback. First select the folder (file) for which you want to change the playback order . 1 Press the FOLDER button to c hoose a folder . 2 Press the hold the MENU button f or 1 second or longer .
73 4 7 Press the + or – button to select the location to move it to. 8 Press the OK button. The file will be moved. If there are more files to move, repeat Steps 5 through 8. If the OK button is pressed for one second or longer , file order rearrangement will close and the recorder will return to the File Move screen.
74 4 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer . The menu opens ( ☞ P91,93). 2 Press the + or – button to c hoose “ Format ” . 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The “ Cancel ” indicator flashes. 4 Press the + b utton to choose “ Start ” .
75 4 5 Press the OK button. After the “ Data Will Be Cleared ” message is on for two seconds, “ Cancel ” will turn on. 6 Press the + button a gain to choose “ Start ” . 7 Press the OK button. Formatting begins and an indicator flashes on the display .
76 4 Notes • Never turn the power off or remove batteries during formatting because data may be corrupted. It may take over 10 seconds to complete erasing. • Never format the recorder from a PC. • After formatting, recorded audio file names may start from 0001.
77 4 Changing the USB Class (USB Class) Changing the USB Class When using this recorder as a USB microphone or USB speaker in the voice recognition software or other applications, it is necessary to set the USB class of this recorder to “ Audio Class ” .
78 4 Changing P ower Sa ve (P o wer Save) Changing P ower Save If the recorder is on and stops for 10 minutes or longer (default), the display shuts off and it goes into power save mode. Y ou can set the time to enter power save from among “ 5 min ” , “ 10 min ” , “ 30 min ” , “ 1 hour ” , and “ Off ” .
79 4 Changing External Input Setting (Ext. Input) Changing External Input Setting This recorder is designed to recognize microphone jack conditions (including if a exclusive stereo microphone or a exclusive remote-control stereo microphone is plugged in) for proper recording according to recording mode.
80 4 Changing External Input Setting (Ext.Input) Changing External Input Setting .................................................................................................................................................. Notes • Stop the recorder before plugging in or unplugging a microphone.
81 4 3 Viewing system inf ormation (System Inf o.) Y ou can check the recorder's information on the menu screen. 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button f or 1 second or longer . The menu opens ( ☞ P91,93). 2 Press the + or – b utton to choose “ System Info.
82 5 LCD Display Inf ormation *If there is a long file name, scroll to the side to show all of it. 5 Display and Sound Functions LCD Displa y Information The LCD screen on the recorder can display 3 different format of information by pressing the DISPLA Y button.
83 5 While in record mode Displays 1 and 2 alternately . 1 Remaining memory bars/recor ding time/ Recording le vel meter Current elapsed recording time is displayed in incremental figures, whereas the remaining memory and audio input levels are displayed with graphic images.
84 5 Bac klight (Bac klight) The recorder display backlight is On by default. The display will remain lit for about 10 seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed. Backlight 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer .
85 5 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer . The menu opens ( ☞ P .91,93). 2 Press the + or – button to c hoose “ LED ” . 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The LED setup process begins. 4 Press the + or – button to c hoose between “ On ” and “ Off ” .
86 5 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer . The menu opens ( ☞ P91,93). 2 Press the + or – button to c hoose “ Contrast ” . 3 Press the OK or 9 b utton. The contrast setup process begins. 4 Press the + or – button to set the contrast level.
87 5 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer . The menu opens ( ☞ P .91,93). 2 Press the + or – button to c hoose “ V oice Guide ” . 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The voice guide setup process begins. 4 Press the + or – button to select the item to set.
88 5 “ On/Off ” setting 1 Press the + or – button to choose between “ On ” and “ Off ” . On: Guidance will be provided. Off: Guidance will be canceled. 2 Press the OK button to exit “ On/Off ” selection. “ Speed ” setting 1 Press the + or – button to choose from “ Fast ” , “ Normal ” , and “ Slow ” .
89 5 Guidance (V oice Guide) Guidance .................................................................................................................................................. Note • The starting tune/closing tune when the power is turned On/Of f ( ☞ P15) can be canceled if you set the guidance to Of f.
90 5 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer . The menu opens ( ☞ P91,93). 2 Press the + or – button to c hoose “ Beep ” . 3 Press the OK or 9 b utton. The system sound setup process begins. 4 Press the + or – button to c hoose between “ On ” and “ Off ” .
91 6 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer . The menu opens ( ☞ P93). Menu items can be set during a recording or playback ( ☞ P96). 2 Press the + or – b utton to move to the item to be set. Setup using a tab 1 Press the 0 button for each item to move to a tab.
92 6 3 Press the OK or 9 button. Moves to the setting of the selected item. 4 Press the + or – b utton to change the setting. 5 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the menu.
93 6 Menu List Menu List.
94 6 Menu List P. 8 4 P. 8 5 P. 8 6 P. 8 7 P. 9 0 P. 8 8 P. 7 2 P. 7 0 P. 7 4 Menu List.
95 6 Menu List Menu List *“Play Mode” and “Skip Space” cannot be set in the Audible mode. * *.
96 7 7 Using the Recorder on Y our PC Saving Files in Y our PC Sa ving Files in Y our PC By being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following: • Playback voice files on your PC.
97 7 Saving Files in Y our PC ● Data can be written or uploaded to the recorder even though the attribute of the recorder drive is shown as Read-only by the operating system of the PC. ● As the noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder , unplug the earphone when you connect the recorder to a PC.
98 7 Using DSS Player Software Using DSS Pla yer Software Basic Operating En vironment of DSS Pla yer PC: Operating System: CPU: RAM: Hard drive space: Drive: Sound card: Browser: Display: USB port: A.
99 7 Using DSS Player Software Notes • The support service will not cover if your PC has been updated from Windows 95/98/Me to Windows 2000/XP . • Any failure on a self-modified PC will not be covered under the operational warranty .
100 7 1 Insert DSS Player into the CD- ROM drive. The installation program will start automatically . Once the program starts, jump to step 4. If it does not, follow the procedures in steps 2 and 3. 2 Click the [start] button and select [Run]. 3 Enter “ D:setup.
101 7 Installing Software Installing DSS Play er 5 Register user information. Enter your name, company name and serial number . For the serial number , see the label attached to the CD-ROM package provided with DSS Player . When entered, click [Next].
102 7 Installing Software Installing the Device Driver 11 Connect the recorder to y our PC, referring to “ Connecting to Y our PC ” ( ☞ P105). When you connect the recorder to your PC for the first time after installing DSS Player , the recorder ’ s driver will be installed automatically .
103 7 1 Exit DSS Play er . 2 Select [Control P anel] from [start] menu. 3 Click [Ad d/Remove pr ograms] in the control panel windo w. 4 A list of applications that have been installed is display ed. 5 Click [Change/Remo ve]. T o uninstall any of the software component of the DSS player software installed on your PC, follow the steps below .
104 7 Searc h by Contents 1 Once the Online Help screen appears, clic k the Contents tab. 2 Double-c lick the icon of the desired topic heading. The title of the topic is displayed. 3 Double-c lick the icon of the desired topic. An explanation of the topic is displayed.
105 7 1 T urn the recorder's po wer ON. 2 Connect the USB connection cable to the USB port or the USB hub of the PC. 3 Confirm that the recorder has stopped and connect a USB cable to the connection port on the side of recorder . “ Remote (Storage) ” is displayed on recorder if the USB cable is connected.
106 7 Disconnecting fr om Y our PC 1 Click the on the task bar located at the lower -right corner of the screen. Click [Safely Remo ve Hardware]. The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used. 2 Disconnect the USB cable. Connecting to Y our PC .
107 7 Disabling automatic start 1 Right clic k on the of the taskbar on the lower right of the screen, and select [Setting]. The application which enables setting will be displayed by dialog. 2 Click the of the [DSS Play er V ersion 7]. The check mark on [DSS Player V ersion 7] disappears.
108 7 Window Names (DSS Pla yer) Windo w Names (DSS Pla yer) 1 Play Contr ol Bar Control buttons to play and stop voice files. 2 Dictation Folder Window Will display the directory structure of the DSS, WMA, MP3, W A VE-format files stored on your PC ’ s hard disk.
109 8 8 Managing Files on Y our PC Download V oice Files from the Recor der 1 2 Download V oice Files from the Recorder There are 3 download options to transfer voice files from the recorder to the PC: • Download Selected Files Download one or several voice files to your PC.
110 8 3 Download the v oice file . From the [Download] menu, click [Download Selected Files]. 4 Download complete. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator light on the recorder is flashing. Disconnecting the USB cable when the recorder lamp is flashing will result in data loss or corruption ( ☞ P106).
111 8 1 Select the folder . Select the folder that contains the voice file you would like to play . 2 Select the v oice file . Select the voice file to play from the V oice File List Box. 3 Play the v oice file . Click the (play) button of the Play Control Bar .
112 8 Upload V oice Files to the Recor der DSS Player has a feature to enable you to upload files from your PC to the recorder . 1 Select the folder . Select the folder that contains the voice file to upload from the Dictation Folder window . 2 Select the v oice file.
113 8 Upload V oice Files to the Recorder Upload V oice Files to the Recorder 5 Upload complete. Once the transmission screen closes and the record/play indicator light on the recorder is OFF , upload is completed. Y ou can also drag and drop files from the V oice File List Box to the Device Manager window .
114 8 Send V oice Files with E-mail Audio files are stored in the Message folder on the hard disk. If you want to send a voice file by attaching it to E-mail, select the file from the Message folder . The Message folder location can be found from the [T ools] menu, [Options], and then “ Download folder ” tab.
115 8 Changing a Folder Name/Editing File Comments Changing a Folder Name Changing a folder name in the V oice Folder window Y ou can change a folder name using the [Rename Folder] command from the [Edit] menu. A folder name can be up to 20 characters long and cannot use /:*?"<>|.
116 8 Editing a T emplate T emplates of folder name that have been registered on the recorder can be changed on the “ Edit & Upload T emplates ” screen. Select [Edit & Upload T emplates] from [Download] to open the [Edit and Upload T emplate] window .
117 8 Copying V oice Guide Data If you format the recorder and erase data by mistake, you can copy the voice guide data from DSS Player to the recorder . 1 Make sure that the recorder's v oice guide is set to “ On ” . If the recorder's voice guide is set to “ Off ” the voice guide data cannot be copied.
118 8 USB Micr ophone/USB Speaker It is possible to use the recorder as a USB microphone or speaker with the DSS Player , to insert/add/overwrite recordings onto voice files downloaded onto a computer , or to save new recordings directly onto a computer .
119 8 USB Microphone/USB Speaker Uses as a USB microphone When the recorder is used as a USB microphone, it can used to make recordings with the DSS Player , and can also be used to input data on a computer using voice recognition software or other applications.
120 9 The “ DSS Player ” enables upgrades (Options) to the “ DSS Player Plus ” which is equipped with more functions. In addition to the DSS Player functions, voice recognition using voice recognition software, joining of files, sharing of files and the menu setting of this recorder can be utilized.
121 9 3 Select [Upgrade to DSS Play er Plus] from the [Help] men u. The “ Upgrade to DSS Player Plus ” dialog will be displayed. 4 In the [Upgrade to DSS Play er Plus] dialog, enter the license number of your pur chase, and c lick the [OK] button.
122 9 In conjunction with “ ViaV oice ” or “ Dragon NaturallySpeaking ” by Nuance Corp. Which are on the market, the files recorded in this recorder can be transferred to a computer and converted to text. Please see the instruction manual for the voice recognition software for details.
123 9 V oice Recognition in ViaV oice (Audio set up) When the DSS Player Plus and Nuance ’ s voice recognition software “ V iaV oice ” are used together , execute the setting in the following procedure to record the voice accurately , acquired from the built-in microphone or speaker .
124 9 Using V oice Recognition Software Using V oice Recognition Software 7 Select a sound card. When the [Selecting a Sound Card] window appears, select [USB Audio Device] for [Input] and follow the instructions on screen. (Select [Microphone Control (DVR)] for Windows XP .
125 9 V oice Recognition in Dragon NaturallySpeaking (T raining) When the DSS Player Plus and Nuance ’ s “ Dragon NaturallySpeaking ” are used together , create the user in “ Dragon NaturallySpeaking ” in advance. It is necessary to execute the training.
126 9 Using V oice Recognition Software Using V oice Recognition Software 5 Recording T raining T ext. Follow the instructions on the screen, and record the training text to this recorder .
127 9 Executing V oice Recognition DSS Player Plus can easily access ViaV oice and Dragon NaturallySpeaking from the menu, and it enables text conversion of the file in the V oice File List Box. 1 Select the folder . From the Dictation Folder Window , select the folder in which the folder to be converted to text is stored.
128 9 When Dragon Naturall ySpeaking is Selected The [Open User] dialog will be displayed, and select the user created in procedure 3 on P125, then click the [Open] button. The [T ranscription Options] dialog will be displayed, and select the option according to the purpose, then click the [T ranscribe] button.
129 9 Notes on Recor ding For V oice Recognition When recording v oice to be processed with v oice recognition, set up your recorder as f ollows to improve recognition accuracy . • Set the microphone sensitivity to “ DICT ” ( ☞ P31). • Set the recording mode other than “ LP ” mode ( ☞ P30).
130 9 In DSS Player Plus, designated multiple voice files can be joined and one voice file can be created. 1 Select the folder . From the Dictation Folder Window , select the folder which contains the files to be joined. 2 Select the v oice files. From the V oice File List Box, select more than one file to be joined.
131 9 Joining Files Joining Files 4 Set the order of files. After joining, the playback order of the files can be changed. Select a file, and move the file to its appropriate position in the order using the [Up] and [Down] buttons. 5 Input File Names.
132 9 Splitting Files One designated voice file can be split into the two files in DSS Player Plus. 1 Select the folder . Select the folder containing the file to be split from the Dictation Folder Window . 2 Select the v oice files. Select one file to split from the V oice File List Box.
133 9 Splitting Files Splitting Files 4 Set the split position. Press the button to playback the file, and press the button in the position to be divided.
134 9 Menu Setting of this Recorder The menu setting of this recorder can be changed in the “ Configure recorder menu ” screen in the computer . 1 Select [Configure recorder menu] fr om the [Download] menu. The “ Configure recorder menu ” dialog will be displayed.
135 10 10 Importing Content for Listening on the Recor der Impor ting Content f or Listening on the Recor der Y ou can transfer language content and music files imported from language CDs and the Internet using Windows Media Player for playing on the recorder .
136 10 Using Windows Media Pla yer Copyright and Cop yright Protection Feature (DRM) By the Copyright Act, any voice/music files and music CDs downloaded from the Internet without the copyright holder.
137 10 Windows Media Pla yer 10 1 Features taskbar 2 Quick Access Panel button 3 Seek slider 4 Rewind button 5 Play button 6 Stop button 7 Previous button 8 Next button 9 Mute button 0 V olume slider .
138 10 1 Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive and start Windows Media Player . 2 From the Features taskbar , c lick the [Rip] menu. For Windows Media Player 9 From the Features taskbar , click the [Copy from CD] menu. 3 Click the [Vie w Album Info]. If Internet connectivity is available, CD information is searched.
139 10 Y ou can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder . For how to copy the music files from the CD to your PC, see “ Copying Music from CD ” ( ☞ P138). Windows Media Pla yer 10 1 Connect the recorder to a PC and start Windows Media Pla yer .
140 10 Windows Media Pla yer 9 1 Connect the recorder to a PC and start Windows Media Player . 2 From the Features taskbar , c lick the [Copy to CD or De vice] menu. 3 Select the play list to be transferred to the recor der and put the chec k marks on the music file that y ou want to transfer .
141 10 5 Select the destination folder . Please see “ Folder ” ( ☞ P .19) about the folder composition of this recorder . T o transfer to “ Root ” folder The empty column part of the item on the device (Root of the drive) is selected. T o transfer to “ Music ” folder Select the “ Music ” folder .
142 10 By registering favorite programs in DSS Player , you can download the latest broadcasting content automatically . Also the new content can be transferred onto the recorder simply by connecting it to a computer . Register a P odcast program 1 Start DSS Player .
143 10 Importing Podcast Content Update a program By default, programs registered in DSS Player will be automatically updated. T o change update intervals, go to [T ools] then [Options], and change them in the Options dialog's Podcast tab. See the Online Help for details ( ☞ P104).
144 10 Download the Content By default, if new content is found when a program is updated, the latest content will be automatically downloaded. This setting can be changed by selecting [T ools] then [Options] and going to the Options dialog's Podcast tab.
145 10 T ransfer Content to the Rrecor der In the default setting, the content automatically transferred into the “ Podcast ” folder on the recorder when the recorder connects to a computer . This setting can be changed by selecting [Options] under [Extras], and by selecting the “ Podcast ” tab displayed on the Option dialog box.
146 11 Installing A udibleManager When AudibleManager is not installed on a computer , install the AudibleManager according to the procedure described below . 1 Access one of A udible web sites fr om the web bro wser and download the A udibleManager .
147 11 Adding De vice to A udibleManager If AudibleManager has already been installed, add a device in order to handle the recorder in the AudibleManager . Follow the procedure described below. 1 Select [Add New De vice] in the [Devices] menu. 2 When the dialog bo x displays, verify the internet connection and c lick the [Y es] button.
148 11 Purc hasing Audible Content Audible content can be purchased from the Audible web site. Access to the Audible web site using web browser and download the content by following the purchase procedures described on the web site. With the existing setting, content downloads to the Library folder in the AudibleManager .
149 11 1 Connect the recorder to a computer . 2 Select “ Librar y ” in the “ Audible Folder s ” tree listing. A list of content stored in the “ Library ” displays on the right side. 3 Select the content to be transferring to the recorder and c lick the [Add to Device] b utton.
150 11 T ransferring A udible Content T ransferring A udible Content 5 The transfer begins. W ait until the transfer of the content has been completed. When it has been completed, the transferred content is displayed in the contents listing of the device.
151 11 Enjoy A udible Content with the Recorder Enjo y A udible Content with the Recor der Audible content that has been transferred into the “ Audible ” folder on the recorder from a computer can be enjoyed with an exclusive mode optimally suited for the operation of Audible content.
152 11 Enjoy A udible Content with the Recorder Enjoy A udible Content with the Recor der Playbac k P osition and Section In the Audible mode, the starting position can be moved easily by referring to.
153 11 Enjoy A udible Content with Recor der Forwarding Press and hold the 9 button while the recorder is stopped. ➥ When the button is released fast forwarding stops. The Playback Position is not updated. When the PLA Y or OK button is pressed playback resumes from that position.
154 11 Enjoy A udible Content with the Recor der File Skip and Section Skip Press the 9 button while the recorder is stopped. ➥ The recorder skips to a playback position or the starting position of a section, whichever is closer in the file, and stops.
155 12 Using as External Memory of the Computer With the recorder connected to your PC, you can download data from the memory to your PC and upload data stored on your PC to the memory . Example: Copying Data from PC to Recor der using Explorer 1 Start Windows.
156 13 Alarm Message List Alarm Message List 13 Other Information Meaning Low battery power Erase-locked Index full T empmark full Not an audio- recording folder . Folder full Error in the internal memory Illegally copied file Zero remaining memory No file Formatting error The management file cannot be created.
157 13 Action V erify polarity is correct. Replace with new batteries ( ☞ P13). T urn the power on.( ☞ P15). T urn the power on.( ☞ P15). Release the recorder from HOLD ( ☞ P16). Replace with new batteries ( ☞ P13). Erase unnecessary files ( ☞ P63).
158 13 T roubleshooting Symptom Cannot find the recorded v oice The recorder does not start at the set time with “ Timer Rec ” or “ Alarm ” The Alarm, Starting tune and Closing tune, and guidance are not availab le . Probable cause Wrong folder .
159 13 Accessories (optional) Accessories (optional) Stereo microphone: ME51SW The high fidelity of the recording, which only stereo can perform. Furthermore, it gives clear sound quality with less noise.
160 13 Specifications Recording f ormat WMA (Windows Media Audio) Input level – 70 dBv Sampling frequency STEREO XQ mode: 44.1 kHz STEREO HQ mode: 44.
161 13 T echnical Assistance and Suppor t The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only . ◆ T echnical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 ◆ User Support E-mail address in the U.
Declaration of Conformity Model Number: DS-30/40/50 Trade Name: DIGIT AL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OL YMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway , P .O. Box 610, Center V alley , P A 18034-0610, U.S.A. T elephone Number: 1-888-553-4448 This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
P2-BZ8197-01 AP061 1.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Olympus DS-50 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Olympus DS-50 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Olympus DS-50 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Olympus DS-50 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Olympus DS-50, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Olympus DS-50.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Olympus DS-50. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Olympus DS-50 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
