Olympus V403121SU000 User's Manual
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1. KEES S2 IND Playback Playback functions jo operation How to cancel ypeqheld E ne porvard Press the gt P or FF button once while stopped Press the PLAY OK or STOP button Rewind A REW Press the kg or REW button once while stopped Press the PLAY OK or STOP button 5 F Cue ress and hold the gt or FF button while stopped R lease the button CUE or playing a file Review F REV Press and hold the kaa or REW button while R leasethe button stopped or playing a file Press the F2 SPEED button during playback Every time the F2 SPEED button is pressed the playback speed will switch Play playback Playback Playback at normal speed Speed Slow Play slow playback Playback speed slows down 50 and Slow play will turn on Fast Play fast playback Playback speed becomes faster 50 and Fast play will turn on If you press the PPP or FF button once while fast forwarding or twice while stopped the recorder will stop at the end of the file F Skip If you press the k4 amp or REW button once while rewinding or twice while stopped the recorder will stop at the beginning of the file B Skip If the lt or REW button is pressed within 2 seconds the recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file EN 31 Erasing a file Erasing or deleting a file from any of the folder on the recorder is a very simple process 7 Select the fi2. 2 27 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator VCVA 28 Recording monitor Playback Erasing Erasing a file Erasing all files in a folder Partially erasing a file Advanced operations Selecting folders and files Displaying file information Information Indek Marks sciesscesssssiscascssssteacscccscsccesasenacscscreces MG TUIISt isssccscssscsssescistacdssavssssssssersnatixssessscacasaas Learning to use the MenU oooooooooooo Locking files Lock ooocoooooooooo Backlight BacklightJ LCD Contrast adjustment Contrast LED LED siseisssssscssssssscessesazaccssssss a Language Language o oooooooooooo System sounds IBeep oooooooooo ooooooo Changing the USB class USB Settings Formatting the card Format Check system information System info 52 Managing files on your PC DSS Player software Minimum requirement Installing software Uninstalling software 2055 Using online help ooooooooooooooooo 55 Connecting recorder to PC o o ooooooooooob 56 Connecting to your PC using the USB cable 56 Disconnecting from your PC Running DSS Player Software Other practical use methods Using as external memory of the computer 59 Other information Alarm message list oo ooooooooooooo 60 Troubleshooting 61 Technical assistance and support 62
3. Off Press the PLAY OK button to complete the setting File Lock On or File Lock Off will light up on the display and it will return to the File Menu screen If you press the lt or F1 BACK button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the File Menu Pressing the F3 EXIT button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU Lock File Lock On Off ng mim Press the F3 EXIT or lt button to close the menu screen 02m 10 3H 08m 05s Korea INFO F MENU Backlight Backlight When the display backlight is set to On the backlight will light up for about 10 seconds when a button is pressed This is useful in that it allows you to check the display even in dark locations F1 F3 button Ir jIr AN PLAY OK button PLAY OK v button PPI 144 button 7 Select Backlight at the Display Menu screen then press the PLAY OK or PP button Refer to P 41 regarding each menu item settings J Display Menu Backlight Contrast LED Language Press the or button to select On or Off On Backlight is enabled Off Backlight is disabled Backlight an Off es 50m Press the PLAY OK button to complete the setting Setting fixed will light up on the display and it will return to the Display Menu screen If you press the lt or F1 BAC
4. Press the or button to select On or Off On System sounds are enabled Off System sounds are disabled Beep Off as 0m Press the PLAY OK button to complete the setting Setting fixed will light up on the display and it will return to the Device Menu screen If you press the k lt or F1 BACK button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the Display Menu screen Pressing the F3 EXIT button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU Beep Setting fixed Ewe scm Press the F3 EXIT or lt button to close the menu screen spunos wa sks A EN 47 ssep gsn ay buibuey B Changing the USB class USB Settings Besides setting to PC Connect to PC to transfer files or AC Adapter Connect to AC adapter to recharge the battery you can switch the USB class according to your usage F1 F3 button PLAY OK button button Pi lt button au Select USB Settingsl at the Device Menu screen then press the PLAY OK or bi button Refer to P 41 regarding each menu item settings El Device Menu Beep Power Save Time amp Date Battery USB Settings Reset Settings aa AZIE Press the or button to select USB Connect or USB Class USB Settings USB Connect USB Class USB Connect Setting for connecting to the PC US
5. Changing the USB class USB Settings ssep gsn ay buibuey H EN 49 pie ay bunyyeunog 3 EN 50 Formatting the card Format Cards that have been used in non Olympus devices or cards that are not recognized by the recorder must be formatted before they can be used with the recorder To familiarize yourself with the formatting process read the steps below In terms of formatting only selected cards can be formatted the recorder s menu settings cannot be initialized The initialization of menu items should be set up through DSS Player or the recorder s Reset Settings PLAY OK button PH button 7 Select Device Menu at the Format screen then press the PLAY OK or Pb button Refer to P 41 regarding each menu item settings El Device Menu Power Save Time amp Date Battery USB Settings Reset wate Is 50m Press the or button to select Start option Format Cancel Ewe 20m Press the PLAY OK button to confirm Start selection Format A Data will be cleared Press the or button again to select Start option Format Are You Sure Cancel we som Press the PLAY OK button again to initiate the formatting process Format Format s e s eo a ON e s gt eo Format Done displays when formatting ends Initializing the
6. Supports USB 2 0 High Speed which enables high speed data transmission from the recorder to your computer Five folders and up to 200 files per folder for a maximum of 1 000 recordings z P 22 Ithas a built in Variable Control Voice Actuator VCVA function z P 28 Large LCD screen with backlight Index mark function which is useful to search particular points in the dictation files P 38 DSS Player software included P 53 Memory card This recorder uses memory in the form of SD card memory Compatible cards The recorder supports cards with memory capacity between 512 MB to 32 GB Settings and operating environment relating to the card Check the latest operating information on the Olympus homepage http www olympus com when using cards other than the included card In addition refer to the following pages as well when handling the card e Inserting and ejecting a SD card vs P 19 Formatting the card Format vs P 50 SD card i A OI 7 Card lock SD card is equipped with a lock function When the lock function is used important data is protected by preventing it from being accidentally overwritten or erased When the lock function is set 2 will appear on the display Index area For writing down information identifying card or content Contact area Comes into contact with the recorder s signal read contacts Check card informatio
7. The recorder stops for 1 second when it reaches the index mark Clearing an index mark Locate the index mark you want to clear While the index number appears for approximately 2 seconds on the display press the ERASE button The index mark is erased INSERT T SPEED T INDEX Up to 32 index marks can be set with ina file When a file is locked or set to read only or when the SD card lock is enabled index mark cannot be erased Clear the settings before erasing Menu list Menu setting While the recorder is stopped press the F3 MENU button ysunuaw E Main menu Second layer Setting Ref page 1 Lock H Off On P 42 File Menu Information Thefile information is displayed P 37 i i RecMode H QP SP 220 i I Record Menu i Mic Sense Dictation Confeuyn rence P 27 Off On P 28 Backlight rt On Off P 43 Display Menu d Contrast H Program contrast level 01 12 Default is 06 P 44 I LED h On Off P 45 i 1 English Deutsch Fran ais Espanol Italiano Languages E Pycckom P 46 Device Menu To the next page Menu list ysi nuaw B EN 40 Main menu Second layer Setting Ref page aa i Beep On Off P 47 i El 1 p gt 7 Devices Menu Power Save a na 10 minutes 30 minutes 1hour P17
8. process or data may be damaged Files cannot be erased in the following cases File being set Lock vs P 42 Files stored ona locked SD card vs P 9 Erasing Partially erasing a file You can erase a selected file in part 7 Playback the file you would like to partially erase Ce Ife fe Press the ERASE button at the point to QP DICT 7 z 2 DS2500 While playback continues Erase start will 1134 appear on the display Li 45m 02s Ifyou press the F2 XM button playback will 1455m 25s skip F Skip to the end of the file and then WEEET SEER EES stop That will be set automatically as the ending point of the partial erase 4 Ifyou press the F1 button playback will R yy skip back B Skip and restart from the partial _ ES erase starting point Playback will continue until the end of the 3 7 file or until the partial erase ending point is confirmed Press the ERASE button at the point to 2 DS2500 end erasing 134 The erase starting point time set in step 2 and the ending point time set in this step will 05m 01s 155m 25s alternate on the display for 8 seconds es QP DICT Nitin 2 DS2500 45m 32 1H 15m 25s a Erasing 4 Press the ERASE button to confirm erase za Nicam The display changes to Partial erasing and erasing will start Partial erasing When Partial erase completed appears on the QP DICT
9. Double click the setup icon The Install Wizard will begin Once you have consented to the licensingagreement follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation Proceed with the installation according to the instructions on the screen You will be requested to restart so conduct a restart by following the instructions Uninstalling software Window 1 Exit DSS Player program Click the start button on the taskbar Select Add Remove programs from the Control Panel A list of installed applications is displayed ad Select Olympus DSS Player Standard then click the Change Remove button Proceed with the uninstallation according to the instructions on the screen 7 Exit DSS Player program Double click DSS Uninstaller in Application lt gt DSS Player folder An uninstaller is displayed Hi Proceed with the uninstallation according to the instructions on the screen The dictation files you made are stored in the MESSAGE folder If you don t need them delete them You can confirm the location of the MESSAGE folder by clicking on Options in the Tools menu before uninstalling Using online help For information on the DSS Player usage and features refer to the Online help To start online Help 1 Click the start button then select All Programs Olympus DSS Player Standard Dictation Module Help While DSS Player is running select the Help m
10. HOLD If you bring the POWER HOLD switch to the HOLD position the current conditions will be preserved and all buttons and switches will be disabled This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket 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 10H am POWER I HOLD Exit HOLD mode Slide the POWER HOLD switch to the position 9 3 ina ini 5 a EN 18 Inserting and ejecting a SD card Inserting a SD card Insert the SD card fully into the card slot with the card facing the direction shown in the illustration below until it clicks into place When inserting SD card into the SD card slot the recorder message Please Wait will flash on the LCD display for a few seconds while validating the SD card Insert the card keeping it straight Ejecting a SD card Push the SD card inward once to unlock it and let it eject The card stops with a click when it is inserted all the way Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam If the card is not inserted all the way data may not be written to the card Hold the card straight and pull it out Ifan unformatted card is installed the recorder will automatically display the menu format option P 37 Never use any card in the re
11. You can set it so the Record indicator light does not Press the or button to select On or turn on Off On LED light will be set Off LED light will be cancelled LED Record indicator light LED On Off Ea 50m F1 F3 button Cr fr JT 3 PLAW OK barton EN Press the PLAY OK button to complete the setting button PPI 44 button Setting fixed will light up on the display and it will return to the Display Menu screen If you press the k lt or F1 BACK button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the Display Menu screen Pressing the F3 EXIT button will cancel the 7 Select LED at the Display Menu screen contents being set and take you out of the then press the PLAY OK or PP button MENU Refer to P 41 regarding each menu item settings KJ Display Menu Backlight Contrast Language Ewe scm Press the F3 EXIT or lt button to close the menu screen EN 45 abenbuej E EN 46 Language Language You can select the display language for this recorder The selectable language varies depending on the countries where the product was purchased F1 F3 button PLAY OK button button Pi lt button 7 Select Language at the Display Menu screen then press the PLAY OK or Pb button R
12. 1 5 i i Time amp Date inorder of hour minute year month and day P 20 H 1 I i Battery Ni MH Alkaline P 13 i 1 1 USB Connect PC AC Adapter Optional USB Settings 7 USB Class Composite Storage P 48 1 Reset Settings 4 Returns the menu settings to their initial state P51 1 i i Format 3 Initializes the card P 50 i i Card Info E Remain Capacity P 9 1 l 1 System Info 4 Model Name Version Serial P 52 i 1 File Menu To the page 39 The selectable language varies depending on the countries where the product was purchased Items appear in bold letters in the Setting column to indicate that they are the initial settings Learning to use the menu To navigate through the different options in the menu use the menu list flow chart rs P 39 P 40 and the following steps to modify or change any settings F1 F3 button PLAY OK button button bb lt button E Press the F3 MENU button The Main Menu screen will appear on the display Main Menu El File Menu Record Menu El Display Menu El Device Menu LR Press the or button to move to Main Menu item to be set Main Menu E File Menu Cl Display Menu El Device Menu L Press the PLAY OK or PP button Move to the setting of the selected menu items Press the
13. 32 GB 2363 hr 2 4843 hr 2 The above are the standard times and the available recording time will vary depending on the card 1 Available recording time for one continuous file Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made 2 Total recording time of several files The maximum recording time per file is 99 hours 59 minutes Specifications and design are subject to change without notice Battery life is measured by Olympus It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the conditions of use OLYMPUS OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP Shinjuku Monolith 3 1 Nishi Shinjuku 2 chome Shinjuku ku Tokyo 163 0914 Japan Tel 81 0 3 3340 2111 http www olympus com OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC 3500 Corporate Parkway P O Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034 0610 U S A Tel 1 888 553 4448 http www olympusamerica com U1 BS1123 02 AP1203
14. 5 Fast Forward gt I button PLAY OK button Smart button F1 F2 F3 Rewind I lt lt d button Volume button 0 Built in speaker Battery cover 2 PC USB terminal 3 Cradle connector 4 Battery cover release button Display status indicators LCD panel 1 NT Ds2500 025 030 0 O use 00m 10s D 0 15 22 30 Display in the recording mode Record mode indicator Current folder Memory remaining indicator E F bar O Record indicator Remaining recording time Level meter indicator Microphone sensitivity indicator current file number Identification of parts QP DICT vcva Q nim a 025 030 02m 50s 12m 05s 0 BE Ese Display in the playback mode O Total number of files in the folder Recording elapsed time Playback position bar indicator Play indicator Total recording time of the selected file Button guide display Current playback time 2 Author ID indicator MoM Battery indicator A VCVA Variable Control Voice Actuator indicator 2 Card lock indicator Erase lock indicator syed Jo uol e gt Uap F EN 11 Power supply Inserting batteries Cautions concerning the battery This recorder can be used with either Ni MH rechargeable batteries or AAA alkaline batteries A Warning Using batteries for which part When charging with the recorder or all of the external coating be sure
15. Change to any other folder rs P 36 The SD card is locked The earphone is connected Unlock the SD card lock Unplug the earphones to use the internal speaker he volume level is set to 00 Adjust the volume level rs P 30 Unable to erase Noise heard during playback Recording level too low The file is locked Unlock the file from the file menu P 42 The SD card is locked The recorder was shaken during recording Unlock the SD card lock The recorder was placed near a cell phone or luorescent lamp while recording or during playback The microphone sensitivity is too low Move the recorder Set the microphone sensitivity to Conference mode and try again rs P 27 bunooysajgnoay ES EN 61 Symptom Unable to set index marks Cannot recharge Cannot find the recorded file Cannot connect to aPC bunooysajgnoay Moddns pue aueysisse jerluwal Troubleshooting Technical assistance and support Probable cause The maximum number of index marks 32 has been reached Action Erase unnecessary index marks rs P 38 The file is locked Unlock the file from the file menu rs P 42 The SD card is locked Battery is set to Alkaline Unlock the SD card lock When using the supplied rechargeable bat teries set the battery setting to Ni MH Also please avoid using the batteries outside the recommended temperature ran
16. respective owners dss Sa DIGITAL SPEECH STANDARD INDEX OLYMPUS 0000000000000000 0000000000000000 0000000000000000 0000000000000000 0000000000000000000 00000000000000000000 00000000000000000000 Table of contents P 4 Safe and proper usage P 5 Getting started P 8 Basic operations P 22 Advanced operations P 36 Managing files on your PC P 53 Other practical use methods P 59 Other information P 60 Table of contents Introduction Table of contents oooooooooooooooo 4 Safe and proper Usage o oooooooooooooooooo 5 Getting started Main features ooooooooooooooooo 8 Memory CAT oo coco menenenen temenan 9 Identification of parts oooooooooooooooooooo Display status indicators LCD panel Power supply Inserting batteries Cautions concerning the battery Battery Settings oroooooo o ooooooooo ais Charging by connecting to a computer via USB 14 Connecting the USB type AC adapter optional to charge Turning on off the power Power Save Mode Power Save Inserting and ejecting a SD card Setting time and date Time amp Datel Changing the time and date Basic operations Recording 22 New recording Overwrite recording Insert recording ais Recording modes Rec Mode 26 Microphone sensitivity Mic Sense
17. 12H button while setting the hour and minute Example 5 45 P M 5 45 PM Initial setting ap 17 45 You can choose the order of the year month day by pressing the F2 M D Y or D M Y or Y M D button while setting them Example October 14 2012 10M 14D 2012Y Initial setting 14D 10M 2012Y 4 2012Y 10M 14D The display will vary depending on the status of the settings H Press the PLAY OK button to complete the setting The clock will start from the set date and time Press the PLAY OK button according to the time signal If you press the STOP button during the setup operation the settings are cancelled and the recorder returns to the previous screen You can set the time and date from your PC using DSS Player software vs P 53 Setting time and date Time amp Date Changing the time and date When the recorder s POWER HOLD switch is turned ON the Time amp Date will be displayed for two seconds If the time and date is not correct set it using the procedure below 7 Press the or button in the Device Menu screen then select Time amp Date Refer to P 41 regarding each menu item settings El Device Menu Beep Power Save Battery USB Settings Reset Settings Ig scm Press the PLAY OK or gt P button The time and date screen appears The hour indicator flashes indicating the start of the time and date setup proces
18. Accessories optional ooooooooooooo 63 Specifications ooooooooooooooooooo 64 Safe and proper usage Before using your new recorder read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference The warning symbols indicate important safety related information To protect yourself and others from personal injury or damage to property it is essential that you always read the warnings and information provided A Danger If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol serious injury or death may result A Warning If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol injury or death may result A Caution If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol minor personal injury damage to the equipment or loss of valuable data may result Convention used in this manual The word card is used to refer to the SD card The word DSS Player is used to refer to the DSS Player Standard Dictation Module in Windows environment and DSS Player in Apple Macintosh environment The Notes at the bottom of a page are used for additional information exceptions or related events Words in uppercase form such as PLAY or REC are used to describe a function or button on the recorder Caution for usage e
19. recorder s menu settings Reset Settings To return the recorder s menu settings to their original status from the time of purchase initial settings perform the setting from Reset Settings in the Device Menu or perform the same operation by using DSS Player EJ Device Menu Power Save Time amp Date Battery USB Settings Reset Settings Format The time required to format cards differs depending on the capacity of cards Do not interrupt the formatting process by the following operations Doing so will damage the data or card Remove the card Remove the batteries When the card is formatted all the stored data including locked files are erased If an unformatted card is inserted the recorder automatically displays the format option in the menu SD cards for which the SD card lock is enabled cannot be initialized Formatting on the recorder will be quick format If you format the card information of file management is refreshed and the data inside the card is not deleted completely When handing over and disposing the card be careful about the data leakage from the card We recommend the card to be destroyed when you dispose the card Formatting the card Format pie ay bunyyeunog B EN 51 uoljeunojul wajs s X294 3 EN 52 Check system information System info System information about the recorder like its Model Name Version and Serial can be displayed In
20. ri e ated to the current file F2 F3 button C fe jie 7 Select the file containing the information to display Refer to P 36 regarding file selection Press the F2 INFO button The file information is displayed You can display the file information by pressing the F3 MENU button and selecting Information from File Menu DS250006 DS2 mRec Time 2012v09m230 12 23pm mAuthor ID DS2500 The displayed information The following information will be displayed File Name File name Rec Time Time and date the file was recorded Author ID Display the Author ID of file When the file that Work Type or the Option Item is set is transferred from PC to this unit the information will be displayed on the File Information uonyew4oJul ayy burkejdsig P EN 37 Index marks Index marks can be placed in afile during recording or playback Index marks are used to provide a guick and easy way to identify important or significant parts within the file F3 button PPI lt button ERASE button Syaeu xapuj Ey Setting an index mark EJ While the recorder is recording or in playback mode press the F3 INDEX button to set an index mark An index number appears on the display SE a A e EN 38 Locating an index mark a While playing back a file press and hold the PP or lt 4 button
21. this recorder you can check the card Information c P 9 and file Information amp P 37 F1 F3 button lele PLAY OK button Pi lt button 1 Select System info at the Device Menu screen then press the PLAY OK or bi button Model Name Version Serial will appear Refer to P 41 regarding each menu item settings EJ Device Menu System Info Battery mModel Name USB Settings Reset Settings Format Card info System info Press the PLAY OK lt or F1 BACK button Press the F3 EXIT or lt button to close the menu screen Managing files on your PC DSS Player Software The DSS Player is a fully featured software tool that provides a simple to use but sophisticated method of managing your recordings Some of the features of the DSS Player are Automatic startup of the application by connecting the device Automatic download of Dictation by connecting the device Voice recorder s menu setting Direct recording and editing of existing Dictation through Voice recorder s button Make sure that your computer meets the minimum requirements listed below Minimum requirement Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional Home Edition SP3 x86 Professional Home Edition SP2 x64 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Enterprise Business Home Premium Home Basic SP2 both x86 64 Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Enter
22. to get crisp recordings of your own voice by reducing the effects of ambient noise Recommended to improve the accuracy when using voice recognition software External microphone ME15 A lavalier omni directional microphone that clips to clothing Used to record your own voice or people near you Highly sensitive noise cancellation monaural microphone ME52W This microphone is used to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise Connecting cord KA333 Use to connect the microphone jack of the recorder to a radio or other sound source Telephone pickup microphone TP8 Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded Ni MH rechargeable battery and charger set BC400 Europe only BC400 comes with an Ni MH rechargeable battery charger BU 400 and 4 Ni MH rechargeable batteries BR401 as a pack This charger can quick charge Olympus AA or AAA Ni MH rechargeable batteries Ni MH rechargeable battery BR404 High efficiency rechargeable long life batteries USB connecting AC adapter A514 DC5V AC Adapter for USB connection Docking Station CR10 reuondo sauossaa gt y a EN 63 suoneryinads E EN 64 Specifications Recording format DS2 Digital Speech Standard Pro Recording media SD card 512 MB to 32 GB Input level 70 dBv Sampling frequency QP mode 16 kHz SP mode 12 kHz Overall fre
23. B Class Setting for USB class Press the PLAY OK button If you select USB Class proceed to the operation of Step 6 When USB Connect is selected Press the or button to change the setting USB Connect PC AC Adapter Optional Eee _ 0m PC Setting for when the recorder is connected to the PC and used as a storage device or composite device Connected as storage or composite AC Adapter Setting for when the recorder is connected to the PC for charging or to the AC Adapter A514 optional Optional Setting to confirm the connection method each time a USB connection is made Press the PLAY OK button to complete the setting Ifyou select USB Connect proceed to the operation of Step 8 When USB Class is selected 6 Press the or button to change the setting USB Class Storage na E Composite Setting when connected to the PC and used as an external memory device USB speaker or microphone Storage Recognized as an external memory device from the PC Press the PLAY OK button to complete the setting a Press the F3 EXIT or lt button to close the menu screen When you first connect the recorder to your PC as an external storage device the driver for the recorder will be automatically installed in your PC The PC cannot recognize when the recorder is connected to the PC when setting for the USB Connect is set to AC Adapter
24. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS 2500 INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH FRAN AIS ESPA OL 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 p To ensure successful recordings we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use 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 illustration of the screen and the recorder shown in this manual may differfrom the actual product The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of this document but if you find a questionable item error or omission please contact our Customer Support Center 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 Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation SD and SDHC are trademarks of SD Card Association Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
25. K button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the Display Menu screen Pressing the F3 EXIT button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU 1ybippeg P Backlight Setting fixed BACK BERES EXIT Press the F3 EXIT or 44 button to close the menu screen EN 43 LCD contrast adjustment Contrast Display contrast can be adjusted from level 01 to 12 F1 F3 button PLAY OK button button PPI lt button au Select Contrast at the Display Menu screen then press the PLAY OK or P button Refer to P 41 regarding each menu item settings juawysnfpe zseazuo 1 ie GJ Display Menu Tt LED Language Is _ EN 44 Press the or button to set the contrast level You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from 01 to 12 Contrast a Level 06 as scm Press the PLAY OK button to complete the setting The set contrast level lights up and will return to the Display Menu screen If you press the k lt or F1 BACK button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the Display Menu screen Pressing the F3 EXIT button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU Contrast jel S a _____ Setting fixed E 06 a Ee EZE Press the F3 EXIT or lt button to close the menu screen LED LED
26. Nic display partial erase is complete 2 DS2500 134 134 _ Partial erase completed Ifthe ERASE button is not pressed within 8 seconds after the Start point and End point are alternately displayed the recorder will revert to stop status An erased file cannot be restored Files cannot be partially erased in the following cases File being set Lock vs P 42 The SD card lock is turned on rs P 9 sajij pue saapjoj bunyyajas 2 Advanced operations Selecting folders and files Changing file 1 While the file is being displayed press F1 F3 button the PPI or lt 4 button This will change and display the file number order for files within the folder s PLAY OK button ie PLAVIOK p button PPI 44 button a Current file number Total number of j recorded files in the D folder Changing folders 7 While the recorder is stopped press the F1 FOLDER button The folder list screen will be displayed QP DICT Nitin A Folder A E Folder B Folder C G Folder D Folder E Press the or button to select the folder then press the PLAY OK button This will change the folder You can switch folders by pressing the F1 FOLDER button Folder A G Folder B Folder C D Folder D Folder E Displaying file information Information The recorder can display a variety of information
27. able vs P 56 Open Windows Explorer or Finder window Removable disk is displayed Hi Copy the data The recorder will appear as a removable drive icon 4 Unplug the recorder from a computer NEVER remove the card or disconnect the USB cable while the record indicator light is flashing If you do the data on the card will get destroyed 4a ndwio gt ay Jo Asowawi jeusa xa se buisn a EN 59 ISI abessaw wejy a EN 60 Other information Alarm message list Message Battery Low File Protected Explanation Battery power is getting low Attempt to delete a locked file Action Charge the batteries or replace with new batteries P 12 P 14 P 15 Unlock the file from the file menu rs P 42 Index Full The file is full of index marks maximum of 32 marks Erase index marks that are no longer required vs P 38 Folder Full The folder is full of files maximum of 200 files Erase unnecessary files vs P 32 The destination folder already has the maximum number of files 200 Erase unnecessary files vs P 32 Erase Error Card Error An error occurred while erasing An incompatible card was inserted Erase once again When an Erase Error occurs format the card Insert a compatible card rs P 19 Unsupported Card The card cannot be used with this recorder Please remove the card Memory Full The card h
28. as no remaining memory Erase files that are no longer required or insert another card Format Error There was an error while formatting the card Reformat the card rs P 50 System Error System error detected in the recorder This is a malfunction Contact the place of purchase or Olympus Service Center for repair Insert Card There is no card inserted Insert a card P 19 Can t make the sys tem file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file The management file cannot be created due to insufficient space on the card Connect the recorder to a computer and delete unnecessary files Troubleshooting Symptom Nothing appears on the display Probable cause The batteries are not loaded properly Action Verify polarity is correct P 12 The batteries are dead Charge the batteries or replace with new batteries vs P 12 P 14 P 15 The recorder is in power off mode Turn the power on P 17 Won t start Unable to record No playback tone heard The recorder is in power off mode Turn the power on rs P 17 The batteries are dead The card does not have enough memory Charge the batteries or replace with new batteries vs P 12 P 14 P 15 Erase unnecessary files or insert another card P 19 P 32 The card is unformatted Format the card P 50 The maximum number of files has been reached
29. ator VCVA The Variable Control Voice Actuator VCVA is a function that starts recording automatically when the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level and automatically pauses when the volume drops below the threshold The VCVA feature allows you to conserve memory by automatically stopping recording in instances like long silent periods during meetings When this is enabled MSI will appear on the display REC button F1 button PLAY OK button bb lt button 7 Set the VCVA in the menu to 0n Refer to P 41 regarding each menu item settings Press the REC button to start recording When the sound volume is lower than the preset actuation sound level recording automatically stops after 1 second approximately and Stand by flashes on the display The record indicator light glows orange and EE Record indicator appears when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses QP DICT VCVA Nita BEN DISPLY Adjust the start stop actuation level While the recorder is in recording mode press the P amp P or lt button to adjust the actuation level The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different values The higher the value is the more sensitive the recorder can react to sounds At the highest value even the faintest sound will activate recording The VCVA actuation level can be adjusted according to the ambient background n
30. ces When you throw away dead batteries be sure to cover their terminals and always observe local laws and regulations Always charge a rechargeable battery when using it for the first time or if it has not been used for a long period e Rechargeable batteries have limited lifetime When the operating time becomes shorter even if the rechargeable battery is fully charged replace it with a new one Safe and proper usage LCD monitor The LCD used for the monitor is made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light may appear on the LCD monitor Due to its characteristics or the angle at which you are viewing the monitor the spot may not be uniform in color and brightness This is not a malfunction Memory Card A warning Do not touch the card contacts This may damage the card Donot place the card in locations with static electricity e Store the card in a location that is out of the reach of children In case of accidental ingestion consult a physician immediately soanyeaj urey 3 Getting started e Main features Support type of memory SD card rs P 9 Three programmable smart buttons F1 F2 and F3 Recording and storing voice in Digital Speech Standard Pro DS2 format Two recording modes OP Ouality Playback mode or SP Standard Playback mode vs P 26 Overwrite Recording and Insert Recording partial insertion available P 24 P 25
31. cial to replace the batteries when one hash mark is shown in the battery icon Be sure to replace both batteries at the same time Never mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types and or brands Ifit takes longer than 15 minutes to replace the dead batteries or if you take the batteries in and out repeatedly at short intervals you may have to redo the battery and time settings In this case the Battery screen will appear For more details see Battery settings Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time When replacing rechargeable batteries be sure to use Ni MH rechargeable batteries optional The use of other manufacturers products can damage the recorder and should be avoided The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power c lt gt a lt gt a When this faa indicator appears on the display replace the batteries as soon as possible When the batteries are too weak J and Battery Low appears on the display and the recorder shuts down Power supply Battery settings Select to match the battery you are using E Replace the batteries and turn on the recorder P 12 Press the or button to change the setting Battery Alkaline Kiddns aamog a as scm Ni MH Mm Select when using the Olympus Ni MH rechargeable batteries BR404 Alkaline Mm Select when u
32. corder unless it has been formatted on this unit P 50 Never remove the card while the recorder is in operation This may damage the data Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card inward may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot pies gs e bunpafa pue buryaasuj F EN 19 zep pue Juli bunyas 3 EN 20 Setting time and date Time amp Date Setting the correct time and date on the recorder 1 Press the PP or I lt button to select is very important since every file recorded on the the item to set recorder will have the time and date information as part of the file header This will simplify the file management aspects later on Select the item from the hour minute year month and day with a flashing point 01 m01 2012y ste 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 MEI 00 Ani 4 s Press the or button to set Follow the same steps by pressing the PP or F1 F2 F3 button H button to select the next item and press the or button to set F PLAY OK button PLAY OK button 2 bb lt lt button Time amp Date 10m 1402042 ste Ss Ep Pd BACK 24H EXIT You can select between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the F2 24H or
33. efer to P 41 regarding each menu item settings J Display Menu Backlight Contrast LED Is m0 Press the or button to set the language English Displays in English Deutsch Displays in German Francais Displays in French Espa ol Displays in Spanish Italiano Displays in Italian Pycckom Displays in Russian Language Deutsch Frangais Espa ol Italiano Pycckom as IE Press the PLAY OK button to complete the setting The displayed language is changed and will return to the Display Menu screen Ifyou press the k lt or F1 BACK button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the Display Menu screen Pressing the F3 EXIT button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU Italiano Pycckom Press the F3 EXIT or k lt button to close the menu screen The selectable language varies depending on the countries where the product was purchased System sounds Beep When this is set to On the recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors F1 F3 button PLAY OK button button Pi lt button 7 Select Beep at the Device Menu screen then press the PLAY OK or Pb button Refer to P 41 regarding each menu item settings El Device Menu Power Save Time amp Date Battery USB Settings Reset Settings Is m0
34. egularly before use Power supply Operating temperature The rechargeable batteries are chemical products The rechargeable batteries efficiency may fluctuate even when operating within the recommended temperature range This is an inherent nature of such products Recommended temperature range When operating appliance 0 C 42 C 32 F 107 6 F Charging 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F Storage for a long period 20 C 30 C 4 F 86 F Using the rechargeable batteries outside the above temperature range may result in declining efficiency and shorter battery life In order to prevent battery leakage or rust remove the rechargeable batteries from the products when you will not be using them for along time and store them separately This recorder is designed to fully charge batteries regardless of their energy level However for best results when charging newly purchased rechargeable batteries or batteries that have not been used for a long time more than one month it is recommended to fully charge the batteries then discharge repeatedly for 2 to 3 times When disposing rechargeable batteries always observe the local laws and regulations Contact your local recycling center for proper disposal methods If Ni MH rechargeable batteries are not fully discharged protect against short circuiting e g by taping the contacts before disposing Turning on off the power When the recorder is not bein
35. enu Contents While DSS Player is running press F1 on the keyboard 1 While DSS Player software is running select DSS Player Help from the Help menu The Online help will be available after DSS Player software installation djay durjuo buisn aaemjyos Hurjjezsurun EN 55 Jd 0 sapsoras bulypduuo EN 56 Connecting recorder to PC Connecting to your PC using the USB cable E Boot the PC Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC Connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the bottom of the recorder Remote Composite is displayed on the recorder if the USB cable is connected Once you connect the recorder to your PC the recorder will be powered through the USB cable While PC connection the SD card is recognized as the respective removable disk drive NEVER remove the card or disconnect the USB cable while the record indicator light is flashing If you do the data will be destroyed Some PC s may not supply sufficient power and the recorder fails to connect Refer to your PC user s manual regarding the USB port on your PC Do not connect the recorder to a PC by using a USB hub Make sure to connect to a USB port on your PC Make sure to push the cable connector all the way in Otherwise the recorder may not operate properly Disconnecting from your PC 1 Click on the task bar located at the lower right corner of the screen Click Safely remove USB Mas
36. g 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 Turning on the power While the recorder is turned off slide the POWER HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow The display will turn on and after System Check appears the power will be turned on The resume function will bring the recorder back to the stop position in memory before power was turned off Turning off the power Slide the POWER HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow and hold it for 0 5 seconds or longer The display shuts off and the power will be turned off The resume function remembers the stop position before the power is turned off m POWER I HOLD Power supply Power Save Mode Power Save When the recorder is ON but not in use for 10 minutes by default it will switch to power save mode automatically To reactivate the recorder again operate any button or the slide switch Power Save Setting You can set the time to enter Power Save mode from among 5 minutes 10 minutes 30 minutes 1 hour and Off To exit power save press any button The Power Save setting can be changed from the Menu For more details refer to Menu list P 39 and Learning to use the menu P 41 Power Save 5 minutes 30 minutes 1 hour Off Ig sm Kiddns samog a EN 17
37. ge P 13 P 16 You have not pressed the PLAY OK button When using the USB connection follow the confirmation display and press the PLAY OK button USB Class is set to Composite Wrong folder Sometimes a connection cannot be made with some PCs running Windows XP or Vista Technical assistance and support Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00 available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy Luxemburg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe 49 180 567 1083 49 40 23773 4899 User Support E mail address in Europe 62 Audio Support olympus europa com Stop the operation on the recorder Charge will start 1 minute after the end of the operation Please close the applications in use Switch to the right folder rs P 36 You need to change the PC s USB settings See DSS Player Online help for details P 55 The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only Technical Hotline Number in the U S and Canada 1 888 553 4448 User Support E mail address in the U S and Canada distec olympus com Accessories optional Headset E62 E102 Stereo headset for your PC A helpful tool for PC based transcription Monaural binaural earphone E20 Noise cancellation microphone ME12 Dictation microphone Used
38. isit the Olympus Web page at http www olympus global com en global 53 asemyos sake SSA Fy daemyos burjjeysuj EI EN 54 Installing software Be sure to confirm the following before installation Exit all running applications Eject the floppy disk if you are using one Ifyou are running Windows XP Vista 7 or Mac OS X on the network you need to log on as an Administrator For the Windows version there is an installation method for individuals and one for administrators to install on multiple client PCs An explanation of the installation method for individuals installing the software on a single PC will be provided here a 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 launcher exe The launcher will startup Select the language you would like to install from the upper left pull down menu and click DSS Player Standard Installation 3 The Install Wizard will begin Once you have consented to the licensing agreement enter your name company name and license ID number serial number The license ID number is printed on the license ID card included inside the recorder package Ej Proceed with the installation according to the instructions on the screen 1 Insert Olympus DSS Player CD into the CD ROM drive Double click the CD icon
39. le you want to overwrite Stop the playback at the point you want to start overwriting Press the REC button to start overwriting a DS2500 The record indicator light glows orange and 1 01 OH Record indicator appears on the A M AOA 13 33 display amm 10m 25s Recording elapsed time O Total recording time of the selected file Press the STOP button to stop overwriting You cannot select a different recording mode QP SP than that of the original file before overwrite recording Recording Insert recording _ 7 Select and play the file you want to insert an additional recording into While playing the file press the F1 INSERT button to insert an additional recording Insert Rec appears on the display Press the REC button to start inserting an additional recording The record indicator light glows orange and NON Record indicator appears on the display Insert Rec and the remaining recording time will alternate on the display Press the STOP button to stop inserting the additional recording Additional recording can be inserted into previously recorded file QP DICT Nica 2 DS2500 134 134 00m 10 33m 25s EXIT QP DICT Nita DS2500 134 134 a 00m 12s Insert Rec DISPLY INDEX 134 134 00m 11s 4H 33m 06s the inserted recording original file before inserting The reco
40. le you want to erase Pieler Nicer DS2500 Press the ERASE button 0297031 Erase in Folder File Erase Press the button to select File Erase then press the PLAY OK button Cancel Press the button to select Start then press the PLAY OK button The display changes to Erase and erasing will start Erase Done is displayed when the file is erased File numbers will be reassigned automatically Erase 2 DS2500 029030 Erase Done Notes An erased file cannot be restored Files cannot be erased in the following cases File being set Lock vs P 42 Files stored ona locked SD card vs P 9 Erasing Erasing all files in a folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously E Select the file you want to erase Press the ERASE button Press the button to select Erase in Folder then press the PLAY OK button Press the button to select Start then press the PLAY OK button The display changes to Erase and erasing will start Erase Done is displayed when the files are erased Any locked files in the folder will be reassigned new file numbers in ascending order DS2500 029 jos0 Erase in Folder File Erase File Erase Cancel QP DICT Nina 2 Ds2500 i 4030 Erase in Folder 9 Cancel Erase DS2500 000 o00 Erase Done The erasing process may take up to 10 seconds Do not interrupt this
41. mark on DSS Player Standard disappears 4 Manual start aaemyos JaKejg SSA Guluuny EN 58 7 Click the start button then select All Programs All program menu will be displayed Select Olympus DSS Player Standard then click Dictation Module Disabling automatic start E Click the Dock s System Preferences Click Device Detector Turn the automatic startup setting Off Manual start E Double click the DSS Player icon for the folder in Application gt DSS Player All program menu will be displayed Register user information The user s registration screen will be displayed at the time of initial startup Please input the serial number Please see the seal attached to the CD ROM package included with the DSS Player for the serial number After the input has ended click OK to complete the registration Other practical use methods Using as external memory of the computer When the recorder is connected to your PC it will be recognized on your PC as a removable drive You can view and access the recorder card from My Computer and download data from the card to your PC using standard windows copy move and delete commands You can also upload data from the PC to the card in the recorder in the same way Example Copying Data from PC to Card Using Explorer or Finder a Connecting the recorder to your PC Forconnection procedure refer to Connecting to Your PC Using the USB C
42. n Card Info Information such as the memory capacity and remaining memory for installed cards can be displayed on the recorder vs P 40 Card Info Im SD Remain 540MBI Capacity 2 0GBI D 3 o Ewe 50m lt a w Qa When initializing formatting a card confirm that no necessary data is stored on the memory card beforehand Initialization completely erases the existing data on the card In some cases cards which have been formatted initialized by another device such as a computer cannot be recognized Be sure to format them with this recorder before using The card has a service life When reaching the end of its life writing or erasing data on the card will be disabled In this case replace the card If you use a PC card adapter compatible with the card to save or delete some data on the card the maximum recording time on the card may be decreased 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 syed Jo uonyyjiyuap Ey EN 10 Identification of parts SD card slot Built in microphone NEW button REC button REW button FF button STOP button POWER HOLD switch ERASE button EAR Earphone jack MIC Microphone jack 2 Record indicator light 3 Display LCD panel Volume button
43. nvironment e To protect the high precision technology contained in this product never leave the recorder in the places listed below no matter if in use or storage Places where temperatures and or humidity are high or go through extreme changes Direct sunlight beaches locked cars or near other heat sources stove radiator etc or humidifiers Near flammable items or explosives In wet places such as bathrooms or in the rain In places prone to strong vibrations e Never drop the recorder or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations The recorder may malfunction if it is used in a location where it is subject to a magnetic electromagnetic field radio waves or high voltage such as near a TV set microwave video game loud speakers large monitor unit TV radio tower or transmission towers In such cases turn the recorder off and on again before further operation Avoid recording or playing back near cellular phones or other wireless equipment as they may cause interference and noise If you experience noise move to another place or move the recorder further away from such equipment Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit Warning regarding data loss Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes unit malfunction or during repair work It is recommended to back up and save important content to other media such as a com
44. oise QP DICT VCVA Start level Varies NicEET DS2500 1 34 n34 14 25m 02 VCVA Level 05 according to the sound volume being recorded Level meter indicator moves to the left right according to the set level The start stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode vs P 27 To ensure successful recordings prior testing and adjustment of the start stop actuation level is recommended 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 Insert the plugs in to the end as shown in the illustration when inserting the earphone or external microphone 40 U0W Gurpaoday s EN 29 yegkeja EI Playback You can start playing a file at any point E Select the file then press the PLAY OK button to start playback The IMC Play indicator appears on the display Play indicator Press the or button to adjust the volume The display shows the volume level You can choose between 00 to 30 Volume level Press the STOP button at any point you want to stop the playback e a 00m 05s Volume 15 GP DICT Nian DS2500 101 133 27m 58s DS2500 101 133 00m 07
45. or button to move to the menu item to be set Record Menu Mic Sense VCVA Ewe msc Press the PLAY OK or gt P button Move to the setting of the selected item Rec Mode SP ag scm HB Press the or button to change the setting Press the PLAY OK button to complete the setting If you press the k lt or F1 BACK button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the menu Pressing the F3 EXIT button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU a Press the F3 EXIT or lt button to close the menu screen nudul BY asn 0 buruseaj a EN 41 sayy Bury gt 07 Ey EN 42 Locking files Lock When a file is set to Lock will appear on the display allowing you to prevent important files from accidental erase Moreover the file will not be erased even when all files within a folder are erased F1 F3 button Ce Tl TT J PLAY OK button bi button PPI lt button J Select the file you want to lock Select Lock at the File Menu screen then press the PLAY OK or PP button Refer to P 41 regarding each menu item settings E File Menu Information Press the or button to select On or Off On Locks the file and prevents it from being erased appears on the display Off Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased Lock 029 i030
46. ou cannot recharge rs P 13 You cannot charge when ftl 1 or Ga 2 blinks Charge the batteries at a temperature in the range of 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F 1 RSI When the surrounding temperature is low 2 IKI When the surrounding temperature is high When using time becomes notably short even after the batteries are fully charged replace them with new ones Be sure to push the USB connector all the way in Otherwise the recorder may not operate properly Be sure to use the included dedicated USB cable If any other company s cable is used it may lead to malfunction of the recorder Also never use this dedicated cable with any other company s products If selecting Composite in the USB connection settings Charge will not be possible if the recorder is operating Charge will start 1 minute after the end of the operation Charge may not be possible depending on the application in use on the computer connected In case you would like to charge using the Composite setting select Optional in the USB connection settings then connect the USB cable to the recorder Selecting AC Adapter at the USB Connect display will enable you to charge P 48 Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries Read the following descriptions carefully when you use the Ni MH rechargeable batteries Discharging Rechargeable batteries self discharge while not in use Be sure to charge them r
47. oximately 3 hours It shows the approximate time when charging rechargeable batteries fully from no remaining power at the room temperature The charging time will be changed depending on the remaining amount and the state of batteries The recorder cannot be charged when the PC is not turned on It may not also be charged when the PC is in standby hibernate or sleep mode Do not charge the recorder with the USB hub connected Connecting the USB type AC adapter optional to charge It can be charged by connecting to the USB connecting AC adapter A514 optional Before connecting the AC adapter switch the USB connection setting to AC Adapter vs P 48 Before connecting the USB cable exit HOLD mode rs P 18 Power supply While the recorder is in stop mode or turned off connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the bottom of the recorder J Plug the recorder s USB cable into the AC adapter To the USB connecting AC adapter s A514 USB connector Press the PLAY OK button to start charging Press OK to start charging While Press OK to start charging is flashing press the PLAY OK button Charging is completed when Battery Full is displayed FULL Battery Full Kiddns samog a EN 15 Kiddns aamog S EN 16 Insert the supplied rechargeable battery and set Battery to Ni MH If Battery is set to Alkaline y
48. prise Professional Home Premium both x86 64 Ultimate Enterprise Professional Home Premium SP1 both x86 64 CPU Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 1 GHz or higher RAM Microsoft Windows XP 256 MB or more Microsoft Windows Vista 1 GB or more Microsoft Windows 7 1 GB or more 32 bit 2 GB or more 64 bit Hard drive space 2 GB or more Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or later Drive CD ROM CD R CD RW DVD ROM drive Display 800 x 600 pixels or more 65 536 colors or more 16 770 000 colors or more is recommended USB port One or more free ports Others With the Dictation Module Transcription Module A Microsoft WDM or MME compliant and Windows compatible sound device Operating System Mac OS X 10 4 11 10 7 CPU PowerPC G3 500 MHz or more or Intel Core Solo Duo 1 5 GHz or more RAM 256 MB or more 512 MB or more is recommended Hard drive space 200 MB or more Drive CD ROM CD R CD RW DVD ROM drive Browser Macintosh Safari 3 0 4 or later mozilla Firefox 3 6 20 or later Display 1024 x 768 pixels or more 32 000 colors or more USB port One or more free ports Others Audio device Km 9 Even if the above conditions are satisfied self modified computers self upgraded OS or multiple OS environments are not supported Macintosh version does not support voice recognition software Forinformation on the latest OS upgrades EN compatibility v
49. puter hard disk 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 an Olympus authorized service station or any other reason is excluded from the Olympus liability EN Handling the recorder AN warning Keep the recorder out of the reach of children and infants to prevent the following dangerous situation that could cause serious injury Accidentally swallowing the battery cards or other small parts Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the recorder Do not disassemble repair or modify the unit yourself Use SD SDHC memory cards only Never use other types of cards If you accidentally insert another type of card into the recorder contact an authorized distributor or service center Do not try to remove the card by force Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle A Caution Stop using the recorder immediately if you notice any unusual odors noise or smoke around it Never remove the battery with bare hands which may cause a fire or burn your hands Do not leave the recorder in places where it may be subject to extremely high temperatures Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and in some circumstances cause the recorder to catch fire Do not use the charger or AC adapter if it is covered This could cause overheating resulting in fire Handle the
50. quency response QP mode 200 Hz to 7 000 Hz SP mode 200 Hz to 5 000 Hz Recording time 2 GB Card QP mode 148 h SP mode 303 h Guide to battery life The following values are strictly references Alkaline batterie During recording mode Built in microphone QP mode Approx 40 h SP mode Approx 50 h During playback mode Earphone playback All mode Approx 48 h Ni MH rechargeable batteries During recording mode Built in microphone QP mode Approx 30 h SP mode Approx 37 h During playback mode Earphone playback All mode Approx 35 h Speaker Built in 023mm round dynamic speaker MIC EAR jack 93 5 mm mini jack impedance MIC 2 KO EAR 8 Dor more Maximum working output 3 V DC 300 mW or more 8 0 speaker E Maximum headphone output lt 150 mV according to EN 50332 2 E Input power requirement Batteries Two AAA batteries LRO3 or two Ni MH rechargeable batteries External power supply USB connecting AC adapter A514 5 V E External dimensions 113 5 mm x 50 0 mm x 17 mm without protrusions E Weight 105 g Including alkaline batteries E Operating temperature 0 C 42 C 32 F 107 6 F Memory sizes of cards and approximate recording times 1 Memory size QP mode SP mode 512 MB 37 5 hr 77 hr 1GB 73 hr 150 hr 2 2GB 148 hr 2 303 hr 2 4GB 290 hr 2 595 hr 2 8 GB 588 hr 2 1205 hr 2 16 GB 1178 hr 2 2413 hr 2
51. rding time and date of the file is updated to the time and date of You cannot select a different recording mode QP SP than that of the Bulpsoray E 25 Recording modes Rec Mode The recording mode can choose between QP Press the PLAY OK button to complete Quality Playback and SP Standard Playback the setting Setting fixed will light up on the display and it will return to the Record Menu screen Ifyou press the k lt or F1 BACK button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to F1 F3 button the Record Menu screen Pressing the F3 EXIT button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the PLAY OK button MENU button Pi lt button Rec Mode QP Setting fixed ks simi sapow Gurpaoday ks 7 Select Rec Mode at the Record Menu screen then press the PLAY OK or PP Press the F3 EXIT or Kd button to button close the menu screen Refer to P 41 regarding each menu item Set recording mode is displayed when settings creating the new file and during recording The recording mode of file recording is T RecMode displayed during playback and in stop mode Mic Sense Press the or button to select QP or SP Rec Mode QP Note Choose QP mode for recording meetings or lectures with crisp clarity Eee som EN 26 Microphone sensitivity Mic Sense You can switch between t
52. recorder with care to avoid getting a low temperature burn When the recorder contains metal parts overheating can result in a low temperature burn Pay attention to the following When used for a long period the recorder will get hot If you hold on to the recorder in this state a low temperature burn may be caused Safe and proper usage In places subject to extremely cold temperatures the temperature of the recorder s body may be lower than the environmental temperature If possible wear gloves when handling the recorder in cold temperatures Battery handling precautions A Danger Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly onto a battery or modify it Do not connect the and terminals together This may cause fire overheating or electric shock When carrying or storing the battery be sure to put it in the provided case to protect its terminals Do not carry or store the battery with any metal objects such as key rings If this warning is not followed fire overheating or electric shock may occur Do not connect the batteries directly to a power outlet or a cigarette lighter of an automobile Donotinsert the batteries with their and O terminals reversed Ifany liquid from a battery gets into your eyes promptly wash it off with clean water and consult your doctor at once e Thereis a hole from which gas escapes on the terminal Do not cover or block it L warning The ba
53. s The following steps are the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of Setting time and date Time amp Date P 20 Press the F3 EXIT or lt button to complete the setting ajep pue au buiy3a5 EN 21 burpaoday 3 EN 22 Basic operations Recording The recorder has five folders AN E31 Cu Li and you can select a folder by pressing the F1 FOLDER button These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording for example Folder AMI might be used to store private information while Folder might be dedicated to holding business information Up to 200 messages can be recorded per folder By default the Recording Mode is QP Record function By default the RECORD function is configured to record at the current position overwrite However that can be changed to any of the following settings Append Appends the recording to the end of the current file P 23 Overwrite Overwrites the recording starting at the current position in the file vs P 24 Insert Inserts the recording at the current position in the file vs P 25 Recording related settings Recording related settings can be configured to provide a suitable recording environment Recording modes Rec Mode vs P 26 Microphone sensitivity Mic Sense P 27 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator VCVA P 28 Recording monitor P 29 Recording Ne
54. s Storage Device The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used Confirm that the record indicator light turns off before disconnecting the USB cable HI Move the icon of the recorder s drive displayed on desktop to trash box by drag and drop Disconnect the USB cable Connecting recorder to PC NEVER remove the card or disconnect the USB cable while the record indicator light is flashing If you do the data on the card will get destroyed Some PC s may not supply sufficient power and the recorder fails to connect Refer to your PC user s manual regarding the USB port on your PC Do not connect the recorder to a PC by using a USB hub Make sure to connect to a USB port on your PC Make sure to push the cable connector all the way in Otherwise the recorder may not operate properly This is an operational environment for saving the files recorded by this recorder to your PC with USB connection Even if operational environment is satisfied we do not support upgraded OS the multi boot environment or self modified computers Jd 0 4aps0 gt a4 bulppduuo a EN 57 Running DSS Player Software By default connecting the recorder to your PC will start the application automatically Disabling automatic start JI Right click the Device Detector in the System Tray in the lower right hand corner of the screen then select Settings startup application Click DSS Player Standard The check
55. sing alkaline batteries Press the PLAY OK button to complete the setting Ifthe Hour indicator flashes in the display see Setting time and date Time amp Datel P 20 When playing a voice file the recorder may be reset due to the reduction of the voltage output of the batteries depending on the volume level even if II is displayed in the battery indicator In this case lower the volume of the recorder EN 13 Kiddns aamog S EN 14 Charging by connecting to a computer via USB You can charge the batteries by connecting to a PC s USB port When charging be sure to correctly place the rechargeable batteries supplied into the recorder rs P 12 Before connecting the USB cable exit HOLD mode rs P 18 Do not charge primary batteries such as alkaline or lithium batteries It may cause battery leakage or heating which may cause the recorder to malfunction HI Boot the Pc Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC While the recorder is in stop mode or turned off connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the bottom of the recorder Power supply Press the PLAY OK button to start charging Press OK to start charging Remote Storage While Press OK to start charging is flashing press the PLAY OK button Charging is completed when battery indication becomes to IG nif Battery Full nam Remote Storage Charging time appr
56. to use the supplied Ni MH insulating sheath is peeling rechargeable batteries BR404 off or batteries which have The supplied rechargeable batteries ruptured may cause fluid leaks E not fully charged Before ng overheating and explosions e recorder or after long periods o disuse it is fecommended that you For this reason such batteries should absolutely not be used continuously charge them until full P 14 P 15 e Commercially available batteries for which part or all of the external coating insulation Kiddns aamog 3 1 Lightly press down on the battery cover sheath has been peeled off e button then open the battery should absolutely not be used Unusable batteries JE w Batteries for which the entire external coating insulating sheath is peeled off naked batteries or those where it has partially been peeled off Insert batteries observing the correct polarity as shown in the illustration below then close the battery cover Manganese batteries may not be used in this recorder When changing batteries AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni MH rechargeable batteries are recommended 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 file and the batteries run out you will lose your currently recorded file since the file header will not be written It is cru
57. ttery should never be exposed to flame heated short circuited or disassembled Donotattempt to recharge alkaline lithium or any other non rechargeable batteries e Never use any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover e Keep batteries out of the reach of children Ifyou notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise heat smoke or a burning odor remove the battery immediately taking care not to burn yourself and call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service Donot expose the rechargeable batteries to water Do not allow water to contact the terminals Do not remove or damage the battery insulating sheet Donotuse the batteries if you find something wrong with them such as leakage color change or deformity e Unplug the charger if the charging is still incomplete after the specified time it should take e Should any battery liquid get on skin or clothing promptly wash it off with clean water Keep batteries away from fire A Caution Do not subject batteries to strong shocks e Donotuse batteries of different types voltages and or brand names e Rechargeable battery is exclusively for use with Olympus digital voice recorder DS 2500 There isa risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with the incorrect battery type Dispose of the used battery following the instructions Please recycle batteries to help save our planet s resour
58. w recordin Create a new file to record in E Press the NEW button to create anew file Selected Author ID New file number Remaining recording time Press the REC button to start recording The record indicator light glows orange and NONE Record indicator appears on the display Aim the microphone at the sound source When you press the F1 DISPLY button during recording you can change the LCD screen displays Record indicator Bulpsoray 5 Press the STOP button to stop recording Kang Nice 1 A DS2500 Ifyou want to append additional recordings to the same file press the REC button again 031 1031 02m 20s 02m 20s FOLDERH_ INFO MENU A beep will sound when the remaining recording time reaches 60 seconds 30 seconds and 10 seconds while recording When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds the record indicator light starts flashing in orange When the recording time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds the light flashes faster Memory Full or Folder Full will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is full Delete unnecessary files before recording any further rs P 32 or transfer dictation files to your PC vs P 53 burpaoday El Recording Overwrite recording You can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file Note that the overwritten recordings will be erased 7 Select and play the fi
59. wo microphone sensitivities to meet recording needs Dictation for oral dictation and Conference which is suited for situations like meetings and conferences with a small number of people The setting status will appear on the display as SG or ea 7 Select Mic Sense at the Record Menu screen then press the PLAY OK or Pb button F1 F3 button PLAY OK button button PPI lt button Refer to P 41 regarding each menu item settings 8 Record Menu Rec Mode VCVA Press the or button to select Conference or Dictation Conference High sensitivity mode that records sounds in all directions Dictation Low sensitivity mode suited for dictation Mic Sense Conference BACK scm Press the PLAY OK button to complete the setting Setting fixed will light up on the display and it will return to the Record Menu screen If you press the k lt or F1 BACK button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the Record Menu screen Pressing the F3 EXIT button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU Mic Sense Conference Setting fixed Ea 50m Press the F3 EXIT or lt button to close the menu screen Kyinnyisuas aUOYydosrIW 5 EN 27 10yenpoy Dd10A joajuo 2 gelden dy Busy 3 EN 28 Using the Variable Control Voice Actu
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