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Olympus Directrec DR-1000 Executive Kit Instructions Manual

Olympus Directrec DR-1000 Executive Kit Instructions Manual

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DIRECTREC
DR-1000
Executive Kit
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus
DIRECTREC.
Please read these instructions for information
about using the product correctly and safely.
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Keep the instructions handy for future reference.

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  • Page 1 DIRECTREC DR-1000 Executive Kit INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing an Olympus DIRECTREC. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for future reference.

  • Page 2: Main Features

    Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted to better suit recording conditions and environment ( P.20). • OLYMPUS IMAGING CORPORATION holds the copyrights for DSS Player Pro software and the instructions (this manual). • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using the Remote Edit Window ... 12 Direct Recording ... 14 Playback (Playing a Dictation File) ... 17 Save Recording ... 19 Microphone Sensitivity ... 20 Recording Modes ... 20 Index Marks ... 21 System Sounds ... 24 Setting Job Data ... 25 Directrec Button Function Customization ...

  • Page 4: Identification Of Parts

    Identification of Parts 1 Built-in microphone 2 Record/Play indicator light 3 PLAY button/STOP function 4 NEW button 5 A (Programmable) button 6 REW (Rewind) button 7 REC (Record)/STOP function 8 FF (Fast Forward) button 9 Left mouse button 0 Pointing device...

  • Page 5: Minimum Requirement

    Minimum Requirement Make sure that your computer meets the Minimum requirements listed below. Please check with your system administrator or your Olympus Professional Dealer. IBM PC/AT compatible PC Operating System: Microsoft Windows Me/ 2000 Professional/ XP Professional,Home Edition CPU: Intel Pentium II class 333 MHz processor or faster...

  • Page 6: Installing Dss Player Software

    Windows 2000/ XP (Professional only) on the network. Insert Olympus DSS Player CD into the CD-ROM drive. The installation program will start automatically. If the installation program does not start automatically, browse your CD-ROM drive and execute “setup.exe”.

  • Page 7: Uninstalling Dss Player Software

    Click the [start] button on the taskbar. Select [Add/Remove programs] from the [Control Panel]. A list of installed applications is displayed. Select [Olympus DSS Player Pro], then click the [Change/Remove] button. Proceed with the uninstallation according to the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 8: Using Online Help

    For information on the DSS Player usage and features, refer to the online Help. To start online Help: • Click the [start] button, then select [All Programs], [Olympus DSS Player Pro], [Dictation Help]. • While DSS Player is running, select the [Help] menu, [Contents].

  • Page 9: Connection To Your Pc

    Connection to Your PC Be sure to install the DSS Player software before connecting the Directrec to the PC. However, if you do connect the Directrec before or during the software installation, the “Add New Hardware Wizard” will appear. In this case, cancel the wizard by pressing the [Cancel] button in the wizard screen and then install or continue the installation of DSS Player software.

  • Page 10: Running Dss Player

    Start Windows. Click the [start] button, then select [All Programs]. All program menus will be displayed. Select [Olympus DSS Player Pro], then click [Dictation Module]. Note • If you connect the Directrec before installing DSS Player, the “Add New Hardware Wizard”...

  • Page 11: Window Names

    Window Names * Main screen is displayed when DSS Player is started Massage Tray 1 Playback Control Bar Provides the control buttons to play and stop dictation files. 2 Dictation Tree View Displays the directory structure of the DSS, WAVE -format files stored on your PC’s hard disk.

  • Page 12: Using The Remote Edit Window

    Using the Remote Edit Window For enjoyable recording experience, use Directrec with the DSS Player software to record to your PC. The DSS Player can be configured to provide you with complete remote control over your recording session from the Directrec without the use of the PC mouse. Starting the [Remote Edit] window for the DSS Player main window Ensure Directrec is properly connected to your PC and then start the DSS Player.
  • Page 13 Starting the [Remote Edit] window without opening the DSS Player main window With a push of a button on the Directrec, you can set your PC to open the [Remote Edit] window directly without entering the DSS Player main window. From the DSS Player main window, click the [Tools] menu, select [Options...], then click the [Direct Dictation] tab.

  • Page 14: Direct Recording

    Direct Recording New Recording Current recording time From the DSS Player main window, click the [File] menu, then select [New File], or click the [Remote Edit] window appears. Press the REC button on the Directrec or press the in the [Remote Edit] window to start recording.

  • Page 15: Overwrite Recording

    Overwrite Recording You can overwrite a previous recording from any point within the file. Note that the overwritten recordings will be premanently erased. Do not check here. Notes • Ensure that the “Insert recording” box ( P.16) in the [Remote Edit] window is not checked or the overwrite recording will not proceed.

  • Page 16: Insert Recording

    Direct Recording Insert Recording Additional recording can be inserted into a previously recorded file. Notes • Ensure that the “Insert recording” box in the [Remote Edit] window is checked or the recording will not be inserted. • You cannot select a different recording mode (SP, LP) than that of the original file before overwriting a recording.

  • Page 17: Playback (Playing A Dictation File)

    Playback (Playing a Dictation File) Current playback time Playback slider Shows the current playback position Press the PLAY button on the Directrec or press the button in the [Remote Edit] window to start playback. The green record/play indicator light on Directrec will become lit.

  • Page 18: Playback Functions

    Playing (Playing a Dictation File) Playback functions Various functions are available with Directrec and the [Remote Edit] window to playback a recorded file. Directrec playback functions Playback functions Press the FF button once while Fast Forward stopped. (FF) Press the REW button once while Rewind (REW) stopped.

  • Page 19: Save Recording

    Save Recording File Name Format File names are assigned in the following manner. DR_1 0001.dss Extension File number ... A serial number automatically assigned by the DSS Player. The ID that has been set on the Directrec. The default name on the Directrec is “DR_1000”.

  • Page 20: Microphone Sensitivity

    Note • If you want to record clear or noise-free dictation, select Dictation mode and place the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from the source. Recording Modes Two recording modes are available with the Directrec. SP (standard recording) and LP (long-term recording).

  • Page 21: Index Marks

    Index Marks Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide a quick and easy way of identifying important sections in the file. Setting an Index Mark Time axis Playback slider Displays the current position of playback or recording.
  • Page 22 Index Marks Locating an Index Mark icon on the time axis bar in the [Remote Edit] window indicates the position of the Index Mark. To jump to a marked position follow this procedure. Using the [View All Index Marks] window to jump to the Index Mark Click the icon on the toolbar in the [Remote Edit] window.

  • Page 23: Clearing An Index Mark

    Clearing an Index Mark Locate the index mark you want to clear. Click the icon on the toolbar in the [Remote Edit] window. Or, select the [Delete Index Mark] in the [Tools] menu. The index mark is erased. Note • Index marks cannot be set or cleared in a locked file. Please see the Online Help for further details ( P.8).

  • Page 24: System Sounds

    System Sounds The Directrec beeps to alert you to button operations. System sounds may be turned off. Click the icon on the toolbar in the [Remote Edit] window. Or, select [Directrec Configuration Tool] in the [Tools] menu. The [Directrec Configuration Tool] dialog box will appear. Select the [Customizing] tab and check the [Enable Beep Sound] box.

  • Page 25: Setting Job Data

    Setting Job Data The files recorded in your PC by Directrec contain Author ID and Work Type as header information. The details in header information can be easily changed by using the DSS Player. Registering Author ID and Work Type ID in DSS Player Up to the User ID and ten Work Type ID can be registrered in the DSS Player.

  • Page 26: Directrec Default User Id To Directrec

    Setting Job Data Directrec Default User ID to Directrec The Directrec User ID plays an essential part in the file naming process of new recordings. The default User ID is “DR_1000”. In order to change the default user ID, follow the procedure below. Click the icon on the toolbar in the [Remote Edit] window.
  • Page 27 Setting an Author ID Either the Directrec default Author ID or any DSS Player registered Au- thor ID ( P.25) can be set in as header information. Click the icon on the toolbar in the [Remote Edit] window. The [Set Job Data] window will appear. Select the desired Author ID from the Author ID list box.
  • Page 28 Setting Job Data Setting a Work Type Any Work Type registered ( header information. Select the registered Work Type in the Work Type ID setting in the [Remote Edit] window. All recordings made with the new Work Type ID will have the new Work Type as part of the header information.

  • Page 29: Directrec Button Function Customization

    Directrec Button Function Customization Using [Directrec Configuration Tool], Directrec button functions can be easily customized to suit individual user needs. Customizing Directrec Buttons Select [Directrec Configuration Tool] in the [Tools] menu in the [Remote Edit] window. Or, click the The [Directrec Configuration Tool] dialog box will appear. Select the function to be assigned to each button and click [Upload Settings].
  • Page 30 Directrec Button Function Customization List of Customizable buttons and Available Functions List of customizable buttons PLAY *1: [INDEX] button function...To insert an index mark using the [Remote Edit] window. *2: [PRIORITY] button function...To switch the “Priority” settings in the [Remote Edit] window. *3: [INSERT/OVERWRITE] button function...To switch the Insert and Overwrite recording modes in the [Remote Edit] window.
  • Page 31 Programming Shortcut Keys (Registration) You can customize the functions of other applications to the Directrec buttons. This enables you to use the other application software easily while dictating with Directrec. The selected application shortcut keys can be programmed to Directrec Program- mable (A,B) buttons by using [Directrec Configuration Tool].
  • Page 32 Directrec Button Function Customization The default programmed shortcut keys are shown below. Button Shift+FF Shift+NEW Shift+A Shift+PLAY Shift+REC Only the programmable (A,B) buttons can be programmed. Program- ming of the NEW, REW or FF button is not possible. However, the com- bination with Shift key or Ctrl key of the PC will enable programming.
  • Page 33 Browse and Select the application executable and click [Open]. The application shortcut is now set. For example, if you select Microsoft Word “winword.exe” executable file, “winword” will be added to the [Directrec Configuration Tool] dialog box. Select the tab added to the [Directrec Configuration Tool] dialog box and program the shortcut key to Directrec Programmable (A,B) buttons.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    The Directrec was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or during playback. The microphone sensitivity is Recording level too low. too low The maximum number of Unable to set index marks (16) has been index marks reached.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Plug shape: USB connector A type Technical Assistance And Support DR-1000 is part of the Olympus Professional Dictation System. Your dealer is trained to troubleshoot and fix many common problems that you may be having with this system. If you encounter problems using your DR- 1000, we recommend that you contact your Olympus Professional Dealer that sold you the system.
  • Page 36 Model Number: DR-1000 Trade Name: DIRECTREC Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, PO BOX 9058 Melville, NY 11747-9058, U.S.A. Telephone Number: 800-622-6372 This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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