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Olympus DS-2300 Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
DS-2300
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
EN
MODE D'EMPLOI
FR
ES
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 you test the record function
and volume before use.
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  • Page 1 DS-2300 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 you test the record function and volume before use.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents ..........2 4 Preparation Before Using Safe and Proper Usage ........4 DSS Player General Precautions ........... 4 Using DSS Player Software ......31 1 Getting Started Operating Environment ........32 Installing Software ..........33 Main Features .............

  • Page 3: Splitting Files 77

    If the DSS Player is installed, click on the [Start] button, select [All Programs], then [ OLYMPUS DSS Player], then click on [DS-2300 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS]. You can read more about the items listed below. Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE) ..22 Recording Modes (REC MODE) ....

  • Page 4: Safe And Proper Usage

    Safe and Proper General Precautions Usage G Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a Before using your new recorder, read this closed automobile under direct manual carefully to ensure that you know sunlight or on the beach in the how to operate it safely and correctly.
  • Page 5 • If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor: 1 remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Main Features This product is equipped with the following The “DSS Player” can be upgraded to a features. “DSS Player Plus”, which is equipped with a enhanced functionality (Option). ( P.48) Connect the USB connection cable to • If a commercial voice recognition software is enable high speed data transfer to a utilized, the recorded voice file can be computer.
  • Page 7 IBM, PC/AT, and ViaVoice are the trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, Macintosh, iMac, Mac, and PowerMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

  • Page 8: Xd-Picture Card

    To recover the original recording time, initialize/ format the card in the recorder. • Olympus will not be held liable for any data corruption or loss due to misuse of the media card.

  • Page 9: Identification Of Parts

    Identification of Parts & 1 EAR (Earphone) jack # PLAY button 2 MIC (Microphone) jack $ ERASE button 3 Built-in microphone % DISPLAY button 4 NEW button ^ Display (LCD panel) 5 HOLD switch & Record/Play indicator lamp 6 REC (Record) button * POWER (ON/OFF) switch 7 REW (Rewind) button ( VOLUME (+) button...
  • Page 10 Identification of Parts Display (LCD Panel) 1 Battery indicator 2 Folder 3 Current file number 4 Total number of recorded files in the folder 5 Character Information display 6 Erase lock indicator 7 Microphone sensitivity display 8 VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 9 Record mode indicator...

  • Page 11: Inserting Batteries

    When the batteries are too weak, the recorder shuts down and “BATTERY LOW” appears on the display. An optional Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery from Olympus can be used for the recorder ( P.52)..............................Notes •...

  • Page 12: Turning On The Recorder

    Turning ON the Recorder With the battery in the recorder and the card inserted properly, the recorder is ready to work. While the power switch on the back of the recorder is in the OFF position, none of the buttons or switch on the recorder will be active.

  • Page 13: Setting Time/Date (Time&Date)

    Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) Setting the correct time and date on the recorder is very important since every file recorded on the recorder will have the date and time information as part of the file header. This will simplify the file management aspects later on. The hour indicator will flash automatically when you load batteries before using the recorder for the first time, or after the recorder hasn’t been used for a long time.
  • Page 14 Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) REC button • You can choose the order of the year, month, (Accepts a choice and moves day by pressing the DISPLAY button while on to the next item) setting them. Example: March 14, 2005 3M 14D 2005Y (Initial setting) ↓...
  • Page 15 Changing the Time/Date Press and hold the FOLDER/ MENU button for 1 second or longer. VCVA REC MODE REC MODE The menu appears ( P.30). MIC SENSE SUB MENU Press the FF or REW button to choose “SUB MENU”, and press the REC button.

  • Page 16: Inserting And Ejecting A Card

    • If an unformatted card is inserted, the recorder automatically displays the menu to menu format option ( P.27). • Never use any card in the recorder unless it has been formatted on this unit or on a CAMEDIA series Olympus digital camera ( P.27).
  • Page 17 Ejecting a Card Make sure the recorder is STOP mode. Slide the card cover lock in the direction indicated by the arrow. The card cover is unlocked and the message “CARD COVER IS OPEN” appears on the display. When this message appears, the power is switched off automatically.

  • Page 18: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Recording The recorder has five folders, A, B, C, D, E and you can select folder by pressing the FOLDER/MENU button. These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder A might be used to store private information, while Folder B might be dedicated to holding business information.
  • Page 19 Press the STOP button to stop recording. If you want to append additional recordings to the same file, press the REC button again. Pause Press the REC button while recording. ➥ “REC PAUSE” will flash on the display. • The recorder stops when it has been left paused for 10 minutes or longer.

  • 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. Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder. The folder name is displayed for 2 seconds. Press the FF or REW button to choose the file into which you want to overwrite.
  • Page 21 Insert Recording Additional recording can be inserted into previously recorded file. Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder. The folder name is displayed for 2 seconds. Press the FF or REW button to choose the file into which you want to insert additional recordings.

  • Page 22: Playing

    Playing Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose folder. Press the FF or REW button to choose the file that you want to play. AUTHOR A 00M00S LENGTH : 27M58S Press the PLAY button to start playback. The record/play indicator lamp glows AUTHOR A green.

  • Page 23: Playback Functions

    Playback functions Playback Operation How to Cancel functions Fast Press the FF button once while stopped. Press the PLAY button. ➥ The recorder starts the operation of Forward (FF) the set position. Rewind Press the REW button once while stopped. (REW) Hold the FF button while stopped or playing a file.

  • Page 24: Erasing

    Erasing Erasing One File A selected file can be erased from a folder. Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder. Press the FF or REW button to choose the file you want to erase. Press the ERASE button. “FILE ERASE ?” flashes on the display for approximately 8 seconds.
  • Page 25 Erase All Files in a Folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files. Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose the folder you want to erase all files. Press the ERASE button for 3 seconds or longer. “ALL ERASE ?”...

  • Page 26: Other Functions

    Other Functions Index Marks Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide and quick and easy way of keeping track of important sections in the file. Setting an Index Mark Press the INDEX button during recording or playback to set an index mark.

  • Page 27: Formatting The Card (Format)

    Formatting the Card (FORMAT) Cards that have been used on non-Olympus devices, or cards that are not recognized by the recorder, must be formatted before they can be used with the recorder. The Olympus xD-Picture Card delivered with the recorder is preformatted and ready for use.
  • Page 28 Formatting the Card (FORMAT) Press the FF button again to choose “START”. SURE? CANCEL START Press the REC button again. Formatting begins and an indicator flashes on the display. FORMAT! “FORMAT DONE” displays when formatting ends. FORMAT DONE ..............................Notes •...

  • Page 29: Hold

    Hold Setting the HOLD switch to the HOLD position. If you set the recorder to HOLD status by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow, the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and switches except the HOLD switch will be disabled.

  • Page 30: Menu Setting Method

    Menu Setting Method Each item of the menu list can be set by the following method. Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second or longer. MENU Select SP or LP mode. REC MODE Microphone sensitivity setting. Select between CONF (high-sensitivity mode) or MIC SENSE DICT (low-sensitivity mode).

  • Page 31: Preparation Before Using Dss Player

    Preparation Before Using DSS Player Using DSS Player Software The DSS Player Software can be used to do the following: • Playback voice files on your PC and on the recorder when connected via USB. Download files from the recorder to the PC or upload files from the PC to the recorder. •...

  • Page 32: Operating Environment

    Operating Environment Basic Operating Environment of DSS Player Macintosh Windows IBM PC/AT compatible PC Power Mac G3 233 MHz class processor or faster Operating Microsoft Windows Me/ 2000 System: Professional/XP iMac/ iBook/ eMac/ Power Professional,Home Edition Mac/ PowerBook (The computer must support CPU: Intel Pentium II class 333 a standard USB port)

  • Page 33: Installing Software

    Installing Software Before you connect the recorder to your PC and use it, you must first install the DSS player software from the included Software CD. Applications included with “DSS Player” • DSS Player: Recorded voice files can be downloaded to the PC for complete file management and playback solution.
  • Page 34 Installing Software Installing DSS Player Authorizing the start of file copying. Confirm all “Current Settings”. To accept Register user information. them, click [Next]. Enter your name, company name and Note serial number. For the serial number, see the label attached to the CD-ROM To change the program menu folder or package provided with DSS Player.
  • Page 35 Macintosh Insert DSS Player into the CD-ROM Completing setup. Installation has finished. Click [Quit]. drive. Register user information. Double-click CD icon. To use the DSS Player, it is necessary to Double-click the desired language to register the user information at the time select it.

  • Page 36: Uninstalling Software

    Uninstalling Software To uninstall any of the software component of the DSS player software installed on your PC, follow the steps below. Windows Exit DSS Player. Select [Control Panel] from [start] menu. Click [Add/Remove programs] in the control panel window. A list of applications that have been installed is displayed.
  • Page 37 Macintosh Exit DSS Player. Delete the Preferences File. Delete the [DSS Preference] file in the following location. Macintosh HD : Users : Library : Preferences Delete the Executable File. Delete the [DSS Player] file in the location where you installed the file. Delete the Help File.

  • Page 38: Using Online Help

    To open Online Help, you have the following options. Windows • Click the [start] button, select [All Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player], then click [Help]. • While DSS Player is running, choose [Contents] from the [Help] menu. • While DSS Player is running, press [F1] on the keyboard.

  • Page 39: Connection To Your Pc

    Connection to Your PC Be sure to install the DSS Player software before connecting the recorder to a PC. You can directly connect the recorder’s USB terminal to your PC. Connecting to your PC Using the USB Cable Turn ON the recorder ( P.12). Insert end A of the USB cable to your PC’s USB port or USB hub.

  • Page 40: Disconnecting From Your Pc

    Connection to Your PC Disconnecting from Your PC Windows Click the on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click [Safely Remove Hardware]. It will read [Stop USB Disk-Drive] for Windows Me. The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used.

  • Page 41: Running Dss Player

    For automatic start, select and click DSS Player to reinstate again. Manual start Start Windows. Click the [start] button, select [All Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player]. Click [Olympus DSS Player]................................Note You cannot run more than one DSS Player program or multiple copies of the same program simultaneously.
  • Page 42 Running DSS Player Macintosh To start, open the “DSS Player” folder created upon installation and double-click the icon. When it starts for the first time after installation, user information needs to be registered. Please see P.35 for details..............................Note The Mac version DSS Player has no automatic start function.

  • Page 43: Window Names

    Window Names * Main screen displayed when DSS Player is started Macintosh Windows 1 Play Control Bar 3 Device Manager Window Control buttons to play and stop voice files. Will display the directory structure of the folders in the recorder. 2 Dictation Folder Window 4 Voice File List Box Will display the directory structure of the DSS,...

  • Page 44: Managing Files On Your Pc

    Managing Files on Your PC Download Voice 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. • Download Folders Download all the voice files in one folder.
  • Page 45 Download the voice file. Windows From the [Download] menu, click [Download Selected Files]. Macintosh From the [Tools] menu, click [Download Selected Files]. Download complete. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp on the recorder is flashing. Disconnecting the USB cable when the recorder lamp is flashing will result in data loss or corruption.

  • Page 46: Play A Voice File

    Play a Voice File Select the folder. Select the folder that contains the voice file you would like to play. Select the voice file. Select the voice file to play from the Voice File List Box. Play the voice file. Click the (play) button of the Play Control Bar.

  • Page 47: Changing User Id

    Changing User ID The user ID is used in file names that are recorded on a Digital Voice Recorder. Enter the user ID in the [Transfer User ID] window. Windows From the [Download] menu. Macintosh From the [Tools] menu. Click [Transfer]. The new user ID will be transferred to the Digital Voice Recorder.

  • Page 48: Upgrade Function

    Upgrade Function Plus 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. Purchase and Upgrade To purchase “DSS Player Plus”...
  • Page 49 Select [Upgrade to DSS Player Plus] from the [Help] menu. The “Upgrade to DSS Player Plus” dialog will be displayed. In the [Upgrade to DSS Player Plus] dialog, enter the license number of your purchase, and click the [OK] button. When starting the application next time, DSS Player will be upgraded to DSS Player Plus.

  • Page 50: Other Information

    The card cover is not closed. Close the card cover securely until it IS OPEN opened click ( P.16). SYSTEM System error System error detected in the This is a malfunction. Contact the ERROR recorder. place of purchase or Olympus Service Center for repair.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Nothing appears The batteries are not loaded properly. Verify polarity is correct ( P.11). on the display The batteries are dead. Replace with new batteries ( P.11). The recorder is in power off mode. Turn the recorder ON ( P.12). Won’t start The recorder is in power off mode.

  • Page 52: Accessories (Optional)

    DSS recordings. xD-Picture Cards of 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 and 512 MB: M-XD16/32/64/128/256/512 Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera series xD-Picture Cards can be used. Headset: E102 Stereo headset for your PC. A helpful tool for PC based transcription.

  • Page 53: Specifications

    101 g (including alkaline batteries) Approx.15 hours Playback: * Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Approx.10 hours * Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the conditions of use.

  • Page 54: Technical Assistance And Support

    Technical Assistance and Support The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only. N Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 N User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada distec@olympus.com N Technical Hotline Number in Europe...

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