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Olympus DS-2800 Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL VOICE
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INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
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MODE D'EMPLOI
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Thank you for purchasing an Olympus
Digital Voice Recorder.
Please read these instructions for information
about using the product correctly and safely.
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that
you test the record function and volume before use.
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  • Page 1 RECORDER INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS MODE D’EMPLOI INSTRUCCIONES Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that...
  • Page 2 • Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defect of the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reason is excluded.
  • Page 3 INDEX INDEX INDEX Table of contents Safe and proper usage Getting started Basic operations P.18 Advanced operations P.32 Managing files on your PC P.48 Other practical use methods P.55 Other information P.56...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction Locking files [Lock] ...........37 Index marks .............38 Table of contents ..........4 Language [Language] ........39 Safe and proper usage ........5 Backlight [Backlight] ........40 General precautions ...........5 LED [LED] ............41 1 Getting started LCD Contrast Adjustment [Contrast] ....42 Main features .............7 System sounds [Beep] ........43 Memory card ............8...

  • Page 5: Safe And Proper Usage

    Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defect of the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reasons is excluded from the Olympus’s liability.
  • Page 6 • Do not connect the =and - terminals 2 call your dealer or local Olympus together. This may cause fire, representative for service. overheating or electric shock.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    1 Getting started Main features s Slide switch operation for ease of use and fast response. s Support type of memory: SD card ( ☞ P.8). s Three smart buttons F1,F2 and F3. s Recording and storing voice in Digital Speech Standard Pro (DS2 format). s Two recording modes, QP (Quality Playback) mode or SP (Standard Playback) mode ( ☞...

  • Page 8: Memory Card

    2 Index area For writing down information identifying card Check the latest operating information on the Olympus homepage (http://www.olympus. or content. 3 Contact area com) when using cards other than the included card. In addition, refer to the following pages Comes into contact with the recorder’s signal...
  • Page 9 That may damage the card. decreased. To recover the original recording time, initialize/format the card in the recorder. • Olympus will not be held liable for any data • Do not place the card in corruption or loss due to misuse of the media locations with static electricity.

  • Page 10: Identification Of Parts

    Identification of parts & 1 SD card slot @ Fast Forward (9) button 2 Built-in microphone # OK/MENU button 3 NEW button $ Smart (F1,F2,F3) button 4 Slide (REC/STOP/PLAY/REV) switch % Rewind (0) button 5 POWER (ON/OFF) switch ^ – (Volume) button 6 ERASE button &...
  • Page 11 Identification of parts Display status indicators (LCD panel) QP DICT VCVA QP DICT VCVA DS2800 DS2800 / 030 / 030 INSERT SPEED INDEX DISPLY INFO INDEX Display in the recording mode Display in the playback mode 9 Total number of files in the folder 1 Record mode indicator 0 Recording elapsed time 2 Current folder...

  • Page 12: Installing Batteries

    Installing batteries This recorder can be used with AAA alkaline be removed easily by pulling up the tape. When pulling on the tape the batteries may suddenly batteries. pop out, so be sure to press down lightly on the batteries with your finger while pulling. AAA alkaline batteries Replacing batteries Lightly press down on the battery cover...
  • Page 13 Installing batteries Notes • Be sure to turn OFF the recorder before replacing the batteries. Removing the batteries while the recorder is in use may corrupt the card. If you are recording into a fi le and the batteries run out, you will lose your currently recorded fi le since the fi le header will not be written.

  • Page 14: Turning On The Recorder

    Turning on the recorder Power save mode [Power Save] While the POWER switch on the side of the recorder When the recorder is ON but not in use for 10 is in the [OFF] position, none of the buttons or switch minutes, by default, it will switch to power save on the recorder will be active.

  • Page 15: Inserting And Ejecting A Sd Card

    Inserting and ejecting a SD card Notes Inserting a SD card • Insert the card keeping it straight. Insert the SD card into the card slot in the • The card stops with a click when it is inserted direction shown in the illustration until it clicks. all the way.

  • Page 16: Setting Time And Date [Time & Date]

    Setting time and date [Time & Date] Press the 9 or 0 button to select Setting the correct time and date on the recorder is very important since every file recorded on the the item to set. recorder will have the time and date information •...
  • Page 17 Setting time and date [Time & Date] • You can choose the order of the year, Changing the time and date month, day by pressing the F2([M]/[D]/[Y] or [D]/[M]/[Y] or [Y]/[M]/[D])* button while When the recorder’s POWER switch is turned ON setting them.

  • Page 18: Basic Operations Recording

    2 Basic operations Recording The recorder has five folders, [ A ], [ B ], [C], [D], Recording related settings [E] and you can select folder by pressing the F1(FOLDER) button. These five folders can be Recording related settings can be configured selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording;...
  • Page 19 Recording New recording Create a new file to record in. Press the NEW button to create a new QP DICT file. DS2800 a Selected Author ID / 030 b New file number New File c Remaining recording time Remain FOLDER INFO Move the slide switch to the REC ( s ) QP DICT...

  • Page 20: Overwrite Recording

    Recording Overwrite recording You can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file. Note that the overwritten recordings will be erased. Select and play the file you want to overwrite. • Stop playback at the starting point of overwrite.

  • Page 21: Insert Recording

    Recording Insert recording Additional recording can be inserted into previously recorded file. Select and play the file you want to insert an additional recording into. While playing the file, press the QP DICT VCVA F1(INSERT) button to insert an additional DS2800 recording.

  • Page 22: Microphone Sensitivity [Mic Sense]

    Microphone sensitivity [Mic Sense] You can switch between two microphone Press the + or – button to select sensitivities to meet recording needs: [Dictation] for [Conference] or [Dictation]. oral dictation and [Conference] which is suited for [ Conference ]: situations like meetings and conferences with a small High-sensitivity mode that records sounds in all number of people.

  • Page 23: Recording Modes [Rec Mode]

    Recording modes [Rec mode] The recording mode can choose between [QP] Press the OK/MENU button to complete (Quality Playback) and [SP] (Standard Playback). the setup screen. • [QP Set] or [SP Set] will light up on the display, and it will return to the [Record Menu] screen. •...

  • Page 24: Using The Variable Control Voice Actuator [Vcva]

    Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator [VCVA] Move the slide switch to the REC ( s ) The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) is a function that starts recording automatically when position to start recording. the microphone senses that sounds have reached •...

  • Page 25: Recording Monitor

    Recording monitor It is possible to monitor your recording by listening to the recording while recording is in progress. Insert the earphone plug into the earphone jack and use the + or – button to control the volume level. − (Volume) button Note •...

  • Page 26: Playback

    Playing You can start playing a file at any point. Select the file, then move the slide QP DICT switch to the PLAY ( `) position to start DS2800 playback. / 133 • The record/play indicator light glows green and [ ](Play indicator) appears on the display.
  • Page 27 Playing Playback functions Operation How to cancel Press the 9 button once while stopped. Fast Move the slide switch to a position other Forward than the STOP(4 ) position. (FF) • The recorder starts the operation of the Press the 0 button once while stopped. set position.

  • Page 28: Erasing

    Erasing Erasing a file Erasing or deleting a file from any of the folder on the recorder is a very simple process. Select the file you want to erase. QP DICT Press the ERASE button. DS2800 / 031 All Erase File Erase Cancel EXIT...
  • Page 29 Erasing Erasing all files in a folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously. Select the file you want to erase. Press the ERASE button. QP DICT DS2800 / 030 All Erase File Erase Cancel EXIT Press the + button to select [All Erase], All Erase File Erase then press the OK/MENU button.
  • Page 30 Erasing Partially erasing a file You can erase a selected file in part. Start playback for the file you want to erase partially. Press the ERASE button at the point to QP DICT VCVA start erasing. DS2800 • While playback continues, [Partial Erase] will / 134 appear on the display.
  • Page 31 Erasing Press the ERASE button to confirm erase. QP DICT VCVA DS2800 • The display changes to [Partial Erase!] and / 134 erasing will start. Partial Erase ! INSERT SPEED EXIT When [Erase Done] appears on the display, partial QP DICT VCVA erase is complete.

  • Page 32: Advanced Operations

    3 Advanced operations Menu list Menu setting (While the recorder is stopped, press the OK/MENU button) Main menu Ref.page Second layer Setting Lock [Off], [On] P.37 File Menu The file information is displayed. P.36 Information Rec Mode [QP], [SP] P.23 Record Menu [Dictation], [Conference] P.22...
  • Page 33 Menu list Main menu Ref.page Second layer Setting Beep [On], [Off] P.43 Devices Menu In order of [5 minutes], [10 minutes], [30 minutes], Power Save P.14 [1hour] and [Off]. In order of hour, minute, year, month and day. Time & Date P.16 [Composite], [Storage] USB Class...

  • Page 34: Learning To Use The Menu

    Learning to use the menu Press the OK/MENU or 9 button. To navigate through the different options in the menu, use the menu list flow chart (☞ P.32, P.33) and • Move to the setting of the selected menu the following steps to modify or change any settings. items.

  • Page 35: Selecting Folders And Files

    Selecting folders and files Changing file While the file is being displayed, press the 9 or 0 button. F1 button • This will change and display the file number order for files within the folder. a Current file number QP DICT VCVA OK/MENU button b Total number of DS2800...

  • Page 36: Displaying File Information

    Displaying file information The recorder can display a variety of information The displayed information related to the current file. The following information will be displayed. [ File Name ]: File name. [ Rec Time ]: Time and date the file was recorded. [ Author ID ]: F3 button Display the Author ID of file.

  • Page 37: Locking Files [Lock]

    Locking files [Lock] Press the + or – button to select [On] or When a file is set to [Lock], [ ] will appear on the [Off]. display, allowing you to prevent important files from accidental erase. Moreover, the file will not be erased [ On ]: even when all files within a folder are erased.

  • Page 38: Index Marks

    Index marks Index marks can be placed in a file during recording Locating an index mark or playback. Index marks are used to provide a quick and easy way to identify important or significant While playing back a file, press and hold parts within the file.

  • Page 39: Language [Language]

    Language [Language] You can select the display language for this recorder. [ Español ]: The selectable language varies depending on the Displays in Spanish. countries where the product was purchased. [ Italiano ]: Displays in Italian. [Русском ]: Displays in Russian. Language F1, F3 button English...

  • Page 40: Backlight [Backlight]

    Backlight [Backlight] When the display backlight is set to [On], the Press the + or – button to select [On] or backlight will light up for about 10 seconds when a [Off]. button is pressed. [ On ]: This is useful in that it allows you to check the display Backlight is enabled even in dark locations.

  • Page 41: Led [Led]

    LED [LED] You can set it so the Record/Play indicator light Press the + or – button to select [On] or does not turn on. [Off]. [ On ]: LED light will be set. [ Off ]: LED (Record/Play LED light will be cancelled. indicator light) F1, F3 button BACK...

  • Page 42: Lcd Contrast Adjustment [Contrast]

    LCD contrast adjustment [Contrast] Display contrast can be adjusted from level [01] to Press the + or – button to set the [12]. contrast level. • You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from [01] to [12]. Contrast F1, F3 button Level OK/MENU button BACK...

  • Page 43: System Sounds [Beep]

    System sounds [Beep] When this is set to [On], the recorder beeps to alert Press the + or – button to select [On] or you to button operations or warn you of errors. [Off]. [ On ]: System sounds are enabled. [ Off ]: System sounds are disabled.

  • Page 44: Formatting The Card [Format]

    Formatting the card [Format] Cards that have been used in non-Olympus devices, Select [Device Menu] at the [Format] screen, then press the OK/MENU or 9 or cards that are not recognized by the recorder, must be formatted before they can be used with the button.
  • Page 45 Formatting the card [Format] Press the + or – button again to select Initializing the recorder’s menu settings [Reset [Start] option. Settings] Format To return the recorder’s menu settings to their original status from the time of purchase (initial Are You Sure? settings), perform the setting from [Reset Start Cancel...

  • Page 46: Check System Information [System Info.]

    9 button. • [Model Name] [Version] [Serial] will appear. • Refer to P.33 regarding each menu item settings. Device Menu System Info. Time & Date Model Name USB Class DS-2800 Reset Settings Version Format 1.00 Card info. Serial System info. 123456789...

  • Page 47: Changing The Usb Class [Usb Class]

    Changing the USB class [USB Class] You can set the USB class of this recorder with a USB Press the + or – button to select connection to [Composite] or [Storage]. [Composite] or [Storage]. Set to [Composite] when using this recorder as a USB [ Composite ]: speaker or a USB microphone.

  • Page 48: Managing Files On Your Pc

    4 Managing files on your PC DSS Player software The DSS Player is a fully featured software tool Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 Operating that provides a simple to use but sophisticated System method of managing your recordings. Some of Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 Operating the features of the DSS Player are: System x64 edition •...
  • Page 49 USB port: One or more free ports Notes • Macintosh version does not support voice recognition software. • Currently supported OS are listed on our Web page. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus Web site at http://www.olympus- global.com/en/global/.

  • Page 50: Installing Dss Player Software

    Be sure to confirm the following before Macintosh installation: • Exit all running applications. Insert Olympus DSS Player CD into the • Eject the floppy disk if you are using one. CD-ROM drive. • If you are running Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 or Mac OS X on the network, you need to log on as Double-click the CD icon.

  • Page 51: Uninstalling Dss Player Software

    Window Exit DSS Player program. Click the [start] button, then select Click the [start] button on the taskbar. [All Programs], [Olympus DSS Player Select [Add/Remove programs] from the Standard], [Dictation Module Help]. [Control Panel]. While DSS Player is running, select the •...

  • Page 52: Connecting Recorder To Pc

    Connecting recorder to PC Connecting to your PC using the USB cable Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC. Confirm that the recorder has stopped and connect a USB cable to the connection port on the recorder. •...
  • Page 53 Connecting recorder to PC Notes • NEVER remove the card or disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator light is fl ashing. If you do, the data on the card will get destroyed. • Some PC’s may not supply suffi cient power and the recorder fails to connect.

  • Page 54: Running Dss Player Software

    [Settings startup application]. Double click the DSS Player icon for the Click [Olympus DSS Player Standard]. folder in [Application] { [DSS Player]. • The check mark on [Olympus DSS Player • All program menu will be displayed. Standard] disappears. Manual start: Register user information.

  • Page 55: Other Practical Use Methods

    5 Other practical use methods Using as external memory of the computer When the recorder is connected to your PC, it will be Macintosh recognized on your PC as a removable drive. You can view and access the recorder card from My Connecting the recorder to your PC Computer and download data from the card to your ( ☞...

  • Page 56: Other Information

    Reformat the card (☞ P.44). This is a malfunction. Contact the place of pur- [System Error] System error detected in the recorder. chase or Olympus Service Center for repair. [Insert Card] There is no card inserted. Insert a card (☞ P.15).

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Verify polarity is correct ( ☞ P.12, P.13). The batteries are not loaded properly. Nothing appears on Replace with new batteries ( ☞ P.12, P.13). The batteries are dead. the display Turn the power on ( ☞ P.14). The recorder is in power off mode.
  • Page 58 Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action The maximum number of index marks (32) has Erase unnecessary index marks (☞ P.38). been reached. Unable to set index The file is locked. Unlock the file (☞ P.37). marks The SD card is locked. Unlock the SD card lock (☞...

  • Page 59: Accessories (Optional)

    (BU-400) and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (BR401) as a pack. This charger can quick A lavalier omnidirectional microphone that clips charge Olympus AA or AAA Ni-MH rechargeable to clothing. Used to record your own voice or batteries. people near you.

  • Page 60: Specifications

    Specifications and design are subject to change - 70 dBv without notice. 4 Sampling frequency: Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies [ QP ] mode: 16 kHz greatly according to the type of batteries used [ SP ] mode: 12 kHz and the conditions of use.

  • Page 61: Technical Assistance And Support

    Technical assistance and support The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only. s Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 s User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada distec@olympus.com s Technical Hotline Number in Europe...
  • Page 63 Produit applicable : DS-2800 La marca “CE” indica que este producto cumple con los requisitos europeos en materia de seguridad, salud, medio ambiente y protección al consumidor.

  • Page 64: Declaration Of Conformity

    Model Number : DS-2800 Trade Name : DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party : OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Address : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Telephone Number :1-888-553-4448 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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