Olympus DS-150 Digital Voice Recorder
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1. Pressing Pressing Pressing Pressing REC r4 REC REC REC button button button button Pressing Pressing Pressing Pressing STOP REC STOP STOP button once button once button once button once t y Message No 1 Message No 2 Message No 2 Message No 3 Record Pause 21 T5721nstDS 150 E Q33J1999 4 260 57PM y W 18 PLAYBACK Volume max eS RECORDED SP TIME Time date of recording is displayed for 2 sec ERASE SP OICT rec STOP 1990000000 909900000 Volume min In the Stop mode press the INDEX FOLDER button to select the folder containing the message you want to play back Press the Up Down control Forward Skip and Reverse Skip on the MENU switch until the number of the message you want to listen is displayed on the LCD panel For information on Forward Skip and Reverse Skip see pages 20 and 21 Press the Play button 4 Adjust the playback volume with the Up Down control on the MENU switch Volume levels from 0 to 30 are displayed on the LCD panel 5 At the beginning of each recorded message the time and date of the recording is displayed on the LCD panel for 2 seconds 6 Press the STOP button to end playback and stop the recorder Connect the earphone to the EAR jack to listen to playback through the earphone 8 The recorder will sto2. HOLD OTHER RESET TRANSFERRING DATA DICTATION MODE BUTTON TROUBLESHOOTING ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS 21 T5721nstDS 150 E Q33J1999 4 260 57PM y W 8 PRODUCT OVERVIEW MAIN FEATURES This recorder has the following features This digital voice recorder converts voice to digital data applies high efficiency compression and records the compressed data in flash memory Two recording modes can be selected the standard play SP mode allows recording of about 75 minutes 1 message continuous recording of voice data which can later be used in dictation and the long play LP mode allows long recording of about 160 minutes 1 message continuous recording Overwrite recording insertion recording and partial erasure functions make it easy to correct and edit recordings Two folders 99 messages folder are available for different kinds of recording The Variable Control Voice Actuator VCVA function saves memory space The LCD panel inc
3. INDEX INDEX OOOOOOOOOOOOO AA AAA AAA G In the Stop mode press and hold the MENU switch for at least 2 seconds The menu will be dis played on the LCD panel Turn the MENU switch s up down control in the up direction within 4 seconds to display the Date and Time Press the MENU switch again The cursor will blink in the year position a Press the MENU switch s up down control to change Year s When the correct year is displayed press the MENU switch The blinking cursor moves to the Month position amp Follow the same procedure to set Day Hour and Minute When the clock setting is completed press the MENU switch to enter the ID number setting mode To set only the ID number see page 14 G If ID number setting is not required press the STOP button instead of the MENU switch after clock setting This completes menu setting and restores the Stop mode When the STOP button is pressed the clock starts counting seconds AII settings are automatically canceled after three minutes if no further operation takes place 21 T5721nstDS 150 E Q33J1999 4 260 57PM y W 14 14 Follow the procedure below to set the user ID number G3 co ERASE SP DICT 9 co ERASE SP DICT A A 74 INDEX FOLDER FOLDER O A the Stop mode press and hold the MENU switch for at le
4. 20 REVERSE SKIP Press the Fast Reverse button during fast reversing to skip to the beginning of the current mes sage 2 If the Fast Reverse button is pressed again within 2 seconds of a reverse skip the recorder will skip to the beginning of the previous message and stop Reverse skip can also be initiated in the Stop mode using the Up Down control the MENU switch in the down direction Stop mode Message 2 Message 3 Reverse skip and stop e Reverse skip and stop Pressing fast reverse but ton within 2 sec Fast reverse E 1 l Pressing fast reverse button Pressing fast reverse but ton during fast reverse r Non recorded section 1 21 T5721nstDS 150 E Q33J1999 4 260 57PM y W 22 ERASE 1 ERASING A MESSAGE 3 ee 1 ESE OF Q Select the folder containing the message you want to erase display the desired message number then press and hold the ERASE button for more than one second The displayed message number will blink Press the ERASE button again within 4 seconds ERASE blinks on the LCD panel Erasure of the selected message starts 3 When the message has been erased OK appears on the LCD panel When a message is erased the message numbers of all subsequent messages will be au
5. 21 T5721nstDS 150 E Q33J1999 4 260 57PM y W 10 BEFORE RECORDING NAMES OF PARTS REC Record button INDEX FOLDER button LCD Liquid Crystal Display panel ERASE button Indicator LED Microphone EAR Earphone jack 10 MIC Microphone jack SP DICT button MENU switch up down control Play button Fast Reverse KK button Fast Forward button STOP button Strap hook Speaker HOLD switch Battery cover Power jack PC I F interface connector 5 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY LCD RECORDED LP TIME DICT CONF M HD MY S Recording mode Recording time date Microphone sensitivity Date Time indicators Current folder indicators Remaining battery power Remaining time indicator Insertion recording indicator Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow to open it Place an AAA size LRO6 R06 or SUM 4 battery in the lower position then place another on top Make sure that the polarity of each battery is correctly aligned as indicated then slide the bat tery cover completely closed 11 21 12 T5721nstDS 150 E Q33J1999 4 260 57PM y W 12 REPLACING THE BATTERIES When 2 4 starts blinking on the LCD panel replace the batteries as soon as possible If BATT and 7 4 light on the LCD panel operation will stop Repl
6. To avoid problems during recording always do a test recording first 21 T5721nstDS 150 E Q33J1999 4 260 57PM y W 2 FOR SAFE AND CORRECT USAGE Thank you for purchasing the Olympus Digital Voice Recorder DS 150 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 following symbols indicate important safety related information To protect yourself and others from personal injury or damage to property it is essential that you always heed the warnings and information provided The symbols are defined below A Warning This symbol warns of actions which carry a risk of death or serious injury in the event of incorrect operation A Caution This symbol warns of actions which carry a risk of personal injury or physical damage in the event of incorrect operation This symbol warns of prohibited actions The prohibited action is clearly explained by diagram or text Q This symbol or diagram indicates required actions BATTERIES A Warning 9 G NY 9 A Warning A Warning A Warning A Warning Use only specified batteries with this recorder Do not attempt to recharge alkaline lithium or any other non rechargeable batter ies Batteries should never be exposed to flame heated short circuited or disassem bled Never mix old and new b
7. 1D E 2 FORMAT 29 21 T572 Inst DS 150 E 03331999 4 260 57PM y W 30 30 First menu 1 Recording mode SP LP D In the Stop mode press the MENU switch once for less than 2 seconds to display the menu on the LCD panel R TIME and SP or LP 2 Pressing the MENU switch within 4 seconds allows you to switch between SP Standard Play mode capable of voice recognition and LP Long Play mode The selected recording mode is set when the STOP button is pressed or when no operation is performed for 4 seconds while the selected mode is displayed Recording time is about 75 minutes in the SP mode and about 160 minutes in the LP mode 1 message continuous recording The recording time available may be shorter than specified if a large number of short recordings are made Use the remaining time only as a reference The recording mode cannot be changed within the same message 2 Microphone sensitivity In the Stop mode press the MENU switch once for less than 2 seconds to display the menu on the LCD panel the first menu displayed is the R TIME setting menu 2 Press the Up Down control on the MENU switch to display the Microphone Sensitivity setting menu M SENS is displayed on the LCD panel 3 Pressing the MENU switch within 4 seconds allows you to switch between DICT suitable for voice recognition and CONF high sensitivity mode that makes the microphone capable of recording am
8. A or B microphone sensitivity DICT or CONF and recording mode SP and LP To change the folder press the INDEX FOLDER button to move to the position after the last recording in the other folder To change the microphone sensitivity or recording mode use the menu see page 29 for the change procedure Press the REC button to start recording The LED lights and recording starts 4 Press the STOP button to stop recording and enter the Stop mode You can monitor what is being recorded through an earphone plugged into the EAR jack recording monitor 3k If NEW is not displayed when you press the REC button insertion recording will start This over writes the previous recording so be sure you always check the display before pressing the REC button If FULL is displayed on the LCD panel additional recording is not possible In this case erase unnecessary messages to free up more memory If there are any messages that you want to pre serve transfer the voice data to a PC using the PC transfer kit available as a standard or optional accessory Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter plug during recording Always enter the Stop mode before plugging or unplugging the adapter Otherwise you will not be able to play back the mes sage being recorded The recording monitor volume cannot be adjusted Always use the SP mode if you want to record high quality voice data suitable for transfer to a PC fo
9. alarms You can cancel any alarm with a simple setting operation 1 Record end alarm Sound Beep long beep beep long beep Condition Sounds when the recorder runs out of remaining memory during recording 2 Record pre end alarm Sound Long beep every 15 seconds Condition Sounds when the remaining memory drops below 90 seconds during recording 3 Message end alarm Sound Low pitched beep Condition Sounds when the end or beginning of a message is reached 4 Operation alarm Sound Beep Condition Sounds when the press of the REC button is accepted kWhen the earphone is plugged in the built in speaker does not generate alarms Alarm setting change procedure In the Stop mode press and hold the MENU switch for more than 2 seconds to display the alarm setting menu ALARM and ON or OFF appears on the LCD panel Pressing the MENU switch within 4 seconds allows you to switch the alarm setting between ON and OFF The selected alarm setting is set when the STOP button is pressed or when no opera tion is performed for 4 seconds while the desired alarm setting is displayed MENU OPERATION When the MENU switch is pressed for less than 2 seconds the LCD panel displays the first menu In the first menu the LCD panel initially displays R TIME and SP or LP as described in 1 Recording mode Using the Up Down control on the MENU switch allows you to change the settings of 2 Microphone Sensitivity 3
10. 1999 4 260 57PM y W 4 OOOO Do use the AC adapter in the vicinity of flammable gas including gasoline benzine and lacquer thinner Doing so could result in an explosion fire or electric shock If the internal parts of the AC adapter are exposed because it has been dropped or otherwise damaged do not touch any of the exposed parts immediately disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet and call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing Continued use of the AC adapter under these circumstances could result in electric shock fire or injury If the AC adapter is dropped in water or if water metal flammable substances or other foreign objects get inside it immediately disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet and call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing Continued use of the AC adapter under these circumstances could result in electric shock fire or injury If you notice anything unusual when using the AC adapter such as abnormal noise heat smoke or a burning odor immediately disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet while being careful not to burn yourself and 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing Continued use of the AC adapter under these circumstances could result in electric shock fire or injury Do not moisten the AC adapter or touch it with a wet hand This could cause an el
11. 21 OLYMPUS OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO LTD San Ei Building 22 2 Nishi Shinjuku 1 chome Shinjuku ku Tokyo Japan Tel 03 3340 2211 OLYMPUS AMERICA INC Two Corporate Center Drive Melville NY 11747 3157 U S A Tel 516 844 5000 1 800 622 6372 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO EUROPA GMBH Premises Goods delivery Wendenstrasse 14 16 20097 Hamburg Germany Tel 040 237730 Letters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO U K LTD 2 8 Honduras Street London EC1YOTX United Kingdom Tel 0171 253 2772 CE mark indicates thatthis product complies with the European requirements for safety health environment and customer protection L indication CE signifie que ce produit est conforme aux exigences concemant la s curit la sant l environnement etla protection du consommateur Das CE Zeichen best tigt die bereinstimmung mit den Europ isc hen Bestimmungen f r Betriebssic herheit und Umweltsc hutz Il marchio CE indica che questo prodotto conforme alle norme della comunit europea per quanto riguarda la sicurezza la salute l ambiente e la protezione del consumatore La marca CE indica que este producto se encuentra de conformidad con las exigencias europeas sobre seguridad salud medio ambiente y protecci n al consumidor ARARA Fani Fani Cani Cani Ean E1 2594 01 d T5721nstDS 150 E Q33J1999 4 260 57PM y W 1 F OLYMPUS DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS 150 Operation Manual
12. OPERATION RECORDING RECORD PAUSE PLAYBACK FAST PLAYBACK FAST FORWARD CUE FAST REVERSE REVIEW FORWARD SKIP REVERSE SKIP ERASURE 8 10 11 11 12 12 13 15 16 18 19 19 19 19 20 20 21 22 CONVENIENT FEATURES VARIABLE CONTROL VOICE ACTUATOR VCVA RECORDING RECORDING INDEX SIGNALS DETECTING INDEX SIGNALS EDITING MESSAGES ALARMS MENU OPERATION
13. RECORDING When the REC button is pressed in the middle of a message while in the Stop mode or in the Playback Pause mode overwrite recording starts from that point kOverwrite recording is possible only within a single message kOverwrite recording can be continued for an extended period as long as sufficient memory remains 2 INSERT RECORDING CD O ERASE SP DICT 5 ERASE SP DICT 000 zq REC STOP REC STOP 0 Stop playback at the point you want to insert a recording 2 In the Stop mode press the MENU switch once for less than 2 seconds to display the menu on the LCD panel the first menu displayed is the R TIME setting menu 3 Press the Up Down control on the MENU switch to display the Recording Mode menu MODE is shown on the LCD panel The LCD panel should also show the current status DVER W or INSERT Pressing the MENU switch within 4 seconds allows you to switch between OVER W overwrite recording mode and INSERT insert recording mode The Insert Recording mode starts when the STOP button is pressed or when no operation is performed for 4 seconds while INSERT is displayed 5 Make the recording Press the STOP button to end insert recording kInsert recording is possible only once after mode setting The insert recording mode is canceled as soon as any other operation playback etc is
14. VCVA setting 4 Insert recording mode 5 Partial erasure 6 Moving messages between folders and 7 ERASE ALL as described below When the MENU switch is kept pressed for more than 2 seconds the LCD panel displays the second menu In the second menu the LCD panel initially displays 1 Alarm setting ON OFF Adjusting the Up Down control and pushing the MENU switch allows you to change the settings of 2 Time date setting 3 ID number setting and 4 Formatting as described below First menu Flow in Down direction Stop mode More than 2 seconds R TIME M SENS VC VA lump R MODE m ERASE E ERASE Stop mode More than nel AZ R TIME A ERASE Hy move Hy erase HyR monHveva Hym sens Flow in Up direction Second menu Stop mode Flow in Down direction When the STOP button is pressed either in the first or second menu the recorder will v Rl c MM ag return to the Stop mode ALARM FORMAT 1D gt Timeldate F Menu switch operation Flow i irecti pua Down direction operation More than eiie T Up direction operation Pes gt Push operati 25 peration ALARM Timeldate gt
15. ace the batteries immediately If the recorder does not function normally after the batteries have been replaced see RESET on page 32 USING THE AC ADAPTER Plug the optional AC adapter into a house hold power outlet and connect the power plug to the recorder s power connector DC 3 V Q as shown in the illustration Do not con nect the AC adapter to the recorder during recording Always stop recording before con nection Otherwise it may not be possible to play back the voice data being recorded Warning Misuse of the AC adapter can result in damage fire or electric shock Always use the dedicated AC adapter Never use an adapter with different polarity or output voltage Stop the recorder before disconnecting the AC adapter When not using the recorder always disconnect the AC adapter from the power outlet eo o SETTING THE CLOCK AND ID NUMBER Once the clock and the user s ID number have been set the user ID of the person creating the mes sage and the time of the day are automatically recorded in the message header To ease manage ment of recorded messages it is recommended that the clock and a 4 digit ID number be set before hand Follow the procedure below to set the clock GG J ERASE SP DICT A O co 4 ERASE SP DICT ERASE SP DICT ERASE SP DICT A REC STOP
16. ast 2 seconds The menu will be dis played on the LCD panel twice the MENU switch s up down control the down direction to display ID AAA when in the ini tial setting The cursor will start blinking at the first digit s position Turn the MENU switch s up down control in the up direction to change the character displayed A gt BI 2 X gt Y gt Z gt 0 gt 1 gt 2 7 gt 8 9 gt a When the desired character is displayed press the MENU switch to set it The blinking cursor moves to the next position s Follow the same procedure to set each character When ID setting is complete press the MENU Switch to enter the Format mode See page 31 6 the STOP button instead of the MENU switch after ID setting ends menu setting and restores the Stop mode klf the Format mode is entered but you do not need to format the built in memory press the STOP button This ends menu setting and restores the Stop mode 5 BASIC OPERATION RECORDING INDEX oto REC STOP Remaining i Message No memory time sure NEW memory remaining time and the message number are displayed on the LCD panel Ensure there is sufficient remaining time available for your message and select the folder
17. atteries or batteries of different types and or brands Position the batteries with plus and minus polarity correctly aligned Batteries may can cause problems such as fluid leakage heat generation fire ignition or explosion Never use any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time When a battery is depleted insulate it by covering the contacts with strips of tape and dispose of it according to local regulations Keep batteries out of the reach of children Small children may put a battery in their mouths or swallow it Should a child swallow a battery contact a physician immediately If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise heat smoke or a burning odor remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself and 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing Continued use of the product under these circumstances could result in electric shock fire or injury AC Adapter Do not attempt to disassemble repair or modify the AC adapter in any way Doing so could result in electric shock or injury Keep foreign objects including water metal or flammable substances from getting inside the product These could cause a fire or electric shock 21 T5721nstDS 150 E AN Warning A Warning AN Warning A Warning AN Caution AN Caution Q3373
18. bient sound as well The selected microphone sensitivity is set when the STOP button is pressed or when no operation is performed for 4 seconds while the selected sensitivity level is displayed actuation level for VCVA will vary depending on the microphone sensitivity setting 3 VCVA setting See page 24 4 Insert recording mode See page 26 5 Partial erasure specification and execution See page 27 6 Moving messages between folders In the Stop mode press the MENU switch once for less than 2 seconds to display the menu on the LCD panel the first menu displayed is the R TIME setting menu 2 Press the Up Down control on the MENU switch to display the Move Message menu MOVE is displayed together with or gt 3 Press the MENU switch within 4 seconds The messages in the current folder A or B will be moved to the other folder the LCD panel will display word OK and the recorder will return to the Stop mode The Move Message mode is canceled when the STOP button is pressed or when no operation is performed for 4 seconds after the Move Message menu is displayed 7 ERASE ALL execution See page 23 Second menu 1 Alarm setting ON OFF See page 28 2 Time date setting See page 13 3 ID number setting See page 14 4 Formatting Under normal use it is not usually necessary to format the built in flash memory since it is format ted before shipment from the factory To rest
19. ched The recorder will automatically stop at the end of the message if the STOP button is not pressed beforehand 21 T572 Inst DS 150 E 03331999 4 260 57PM y W 20 REVIEW 1 Press and hold the Fast Reverse button during recording or playback to activate the Review mode As long as you keep the button is pressed you will be able to hear the message while it is fast reversed 2 When the Fast Reverse button is released or the beginning of the message is reached normal playback starts automatically FORWARD SKIP 1 Press the Fast Forward button during fast forwarding to skip to the beginning of the next message 2 If the Fast Forward button is pressed again within 2 seconds of a forward skip the recorder will Skip to the beginning of the next message and stop 3 If forward skip is executed at the last message a new message number and NEW will appear on the LCD panel The recorder is ready record a new message Forward skip can also be initiated in the Stop mode using the Up Down control on the MENU switch in the up direction Stop mode Non recorded Fa Message No 1 Message No 2 Message No 3 section 1 Pressing fast_ forward button forward 1 Pressing fast forward but ton during fast forward Forward Skip and istop i 1 Pressing fast forward button within 2 sec NEW displayed on LCD ES Skip and stop
20. compartment with a slender object such as the tip of a ball point pen Do not remove the batteries Previously recorded messages will not be erased Pressing the reset button may alter the clock time slightly because the clock stops temporarily when the battery compartment is opened not press the reset button with a sharp object TRANSFERRING DATA TO A PC This recorder is equipped with a PC IF connector to enable recorded voice data to be transferred to a PC For more details on how to transfer data and voice recognition software refer to the instruc tion manual provided with the DS 150 Via Voice kit if you have purchased it DICTATION MODE BUTTON For optimum results in voice recognition and voice text conver lt a sion press the DICTATION MODE button All settings are automatically adjusted to ensure best results Recording mode setting Standard Play SP mode o gt Microphone sensitivity setting Dictation DICT mode y Alarm setting The alarms are set to OFF Voice data recorded in the long play LP mode cannot be used e in voice recognition e TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers Q 1 A 1 Q 2 A 2 Q 3 A 3 Q 4 A 4 Q 5 A 5 Q 6 A 6 Q 7 A 7 Q 8 A 8 Q 9 A 9 No display on the LCD panel Are the batteries correctly installed Are the batteries dead Is the HOLD switch set to HOLD position Is the S
21. e buttons or the MENU switch 23 21 T5721nstDS 150 E Q33J1999 4 260 57PM y W 24 24 CONVENIENT FEATURES In order to improve performance in long recordings this recorder is equipped with a voice activated recording function called VCVA by Olympus This function helps save memory capacity and extends recording time with very little loss of voice data at the moment of activation REC STOP 0000000000090 8889896898988 9999000900900 9500000000000 9999999990909 9999990090909 8909090090900 1 Press the MENU switch once for less than 2 seconds to display R TIME and SP or LP Then adjust the Up Down control to display VCVA and ON or OFF see page 29 Pressing the MENU switch within 4 seconds allows you to switch between ON and OFF The VCVA function is activated when the STOP button is pressed or if no operation has been performed for 4 seconds after ON is displayed 2 When the built in microphone detects a voice sound recording will start automatically When voice input stops for 2 seconds recording will pause The LED lights when recording begins and blinks during Record Pause 8 The recording activation level can be adjusted during VCVA recording with the Up Down control on the MENU switch Perform a test recording and adjust the level between 1 and 30 to match the recording environment VCVA activation level differs depending on the sens
22. ectric shock Use only the correct power supply voltage as indicated on the adapter Do not insert a dusty or dirty power supply plug into a power outlet Make sure the power supply plug is fully inserted into the power outlet When the AC adapter is not in use disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet Do not damage the power cord Do not disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet by pulling on the cord Do not place a heavy object on the power cord Keep the power cord away from heating equipment Do not bend or pull the power cord with excessive force This could cause a fire or electric shock RECORDER AN Warning 9 Do not attempt to disassemble repair or modify the recorder in any way A Warning AN Warning AN Warning AN Warning 9 9 This could cause a fire or injury Do not increase the volume level before starting operation If the volume is too high you may get ringing in your ears or impair your hearing Never use this recorder while riding a bicycle or operating a motor vehicle Keep this recorder out of the reach of children When using this recorder with children nearby be extra careful not to leave the recorder unattended Children cannot understand the safety warnings and cau tions Other potential dangers include strangulation by putting the earphone cord around the neck injury or electric shock accident due to incorrect operation If the
23. itivity of the microphone See page 30 for details on the microphone sensitivity setting RECORDING INDEX SIGNALS You can record index signals at important points during recording for instant access to those points during playback Press the Index button during recording or Record Pause INDX is displayed the LCD panel for 2 seconds together with the total number of index signals recorded 2 The LED blinks during index signal recording Recording of the next index signal will not be accepted during the 2 second interval while an index signal is being recorded and the LED is blinking Up to 16 index signals can be recorded in each message DETECTING INDEX SIGNALS When an index signal is detected during playback INDX lights on the LCD panel 2 If the Index button is pressed during playback the recorder will skip to the next index signal in the same message and then resume playback 3 If the index button is pressed during fast forward the recorder will forward skip to the next index signal in the same message and stop 2 If the index button is pressed during fast reverse the recording will reverse skip to the previous index signal in the same message and stop The skip operation will not occur if no index signal has been recorded before or after the current position in the same message 25 21 T5721nstDS 150 E Q33J1999 4 260 57PM y W 26 EDITING MESSAGES 1 OVERWRITE
24. ludes a dot matrix display and clearly displays message numbers a real time counter time remaining current time and date operating mode warnings and other information PC transfer accessory is available for transferring recorded voice data to a In combination with IBM s Via Voice voice recognition software optionally available but provided if you have bought the DS 150 Via Voice kit the voice data can be accurately converted text recording time available may be shorter than specified if a large number of short recordings are made Use the remaining time and recorded time only as references GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 9 9 9 Do not leave the recorder in hot humid locations such as inside a closed automobile under direct sun light or on the beach in the sum mer Do not store the recorder in places exposed to excessive mois ture or dust Immediately wipe off any moisture with a dry cloth Salt water in par ticular should be avoided Do not use organ ic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit Q Do not place the recorder on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs or refriger ators Avoid sand or dirt These can cause irreparable dam age Avoid strong vibra tions or shocks Do not operate the recorder in places exposed to excessive mois ture
25. n the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Cet apparail numerique ne depasse pas les limits de Categorie B pour les emissions de gruit radio emanant d appareils numeriques tel que prevu dans les Reglements sur l Interference Radio du Department Canadian des Communications 35
26. ore the memory to its original condition follow the procedure below to format the memory In the Stop mode press the Up Down control on the MENU switch or press the MENU switch once for less than 2 seconds to display the menu on the LCD panel 2 Press the Up Down control on the MENU switch to display the Formatting Warning menu FORM is displayed together with a blinking YES 3 Press the MENU switch within 4 seconds The memory will be formatted the LCD panel will display OK and the recorder will enter the Stop mode The formatting mode is canceled if the STOP button is pressed or if no operation is performed for 4 seconds after the formatting dis play starts blinking Remember that formatting erases all data including recorded voice data time date and ID number data in memory Be careful HOLD Setting the HOLD switch to the HOLD upper position locks the recorder in the current mode All operation buttons are disabled This is convenient when carrying the recorder in a bag or pocket since it prevents any operational errors due that could be caused by the accidental press of a button When the HOLD switch is set to the HOLD upper position in the Stop mode the LCD will go out and the recorder will enter the Standby mode 31 21 T5721nstDS 150 E Q33J1999 4 260 57PM y W 32 32 OTHER RESET If an LCD panel display or operational error occurs gently press the reset button inside the battery
27. p automatically when a message has been played back to the end Press the Play button to start playback of the next message A warning alarm will sound if you have reached the end of the recorded messages in the folder Press and hold the REC button for less than a second during playback to enter the Playback Pause mode 10Press and hold the REC button for less than a second in the Playback Pause mode to resume playback FAST PLAYBACK G Press and hold the Play button during playback for more than a second to activate fast playback at 1 5 times normal playback Press and hold the Play button during playback for more than a second to return to normal play back speed FAST FORWARD Press the Fast Forward button in the Stop mode to fast forward through a message Press the STOP button when the target location is reached The recorder will automatically stop at the end of the message if the STOP button is not pressed beforehand CUE Press and hold the Fast Forward button during playback to activate the Cue mode As long as you keep the button is pressed you will be able to hear the message while it is fast forwarded 2 When the Fast Forward button is released normal playback starts automatically The recorder will stop automatically when the end of the message is reached FAST REVERSE Press the Fast Reverse button in the Stop mode to fast reverse the message Press the STOP button when the target location is rea
28. r use in voice recognition operations For more about voice recognition see page 33 21 T5721nstDS 150 E Q33J1999 4 260 57PM y W 16 16 RECORD PAUSE To pause recording press the REC button once 2 Recording is temporarily interrupted The LCD panel and LED blink for as long as the unit is in the Record Pause mode 3 resume recording press the REC button again a Pressing the STOP button during Record Pause ends the current recording session and engages the Stop mode k If the unit is left in the Record Pause mode for three minutes the Standby mode Power Save mode is automatically engaged and the LCD panel goes out When any of the REC STOP play fast forward fast reverse buttons or the MENU switch is pressed in the Standby mode the Standby mode will be canceled and the Record Pause mode will be engaged When the REC button is pressed subsequently recording will resume within the same message number Voice data recorded on this unit and stored in the built in memory is referred to as a message Each message consists of all voice data recorded from the start of recording to the point where the STOP button is pressed see below Up to 99 messages can be stored per folder Pressing the REC button once during recording pauses recording and pressing it again resumes recording within the same message
29. recorder is dropped in water or if water metal flammable substances or other foreign objects get inside it immediately remove the batteries or disconnect the Ac adapter s power supply plug from the power outlet and 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing Continued use of the recorder under these circumstances could result in elec tric shock or fire Do not use the recorder where use of this type of equipment is prohibited such as in the airplane and hospital Doing so could cause electronic equipment and med ical electric equipment to malfunction In case you have to use the recorder in an medical establishment please follow the instructions from each establishment 21 T5721nstDS 150 E Q33J1999 4 260 57PM y W 6 CONTENTS PRODUCT OVERVIEW MAIN FEATURES GENERAL PRECAUTIONS BEFORE RECORDING NAMES OF PARTS LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY LCD PANEL INSTALLING THE BATTERIES REPLACING THE BATTERIES USING THE AC ADAPTER SETTING THE CLOCK AND ID NUMBER BASIC
30. sage continuous recording LP mode Approx 160 min 1 message continuous recording Speaker Built in 28 mm round dynamic speaker Microphone jack 3 5 mm mini jack impedance 2 kQ Earphone jack 3 5 mm mini jack impedance 8 Q Maximum output 3 V DC 100 mW or 8 Q speaker Power supply Battery life recording Rated voltage 3 V DC Batteries Two AAA size batteries LRO3 or R03 External power supply AC adapter Approx 10 hours according to Olympus tests using alkaline batter ies Size 116 H x 43 W x 14 5 D mm without protrusions Weight 74 grams including batteries Specifications design and accessories are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer Declaration of Conformity Model Number DS 150 Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party OLYMPUS AMERICA INC Address Tow Corporate Center Drive Melville NY 11747 3157 U S A Telephone Number 516 844 5000 800 622 6372 This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Canadian RFI This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital appa ratus as set out i
31. started after mode setting To use insert recording again repeat steps 1 to 6 kInsert recording is not possible if there is no memory remaining 3 PARTIAL ERASURE ERASE SP DICT 5 co ERASE SP DICT ERASE SP DICT INDEX REC STOP O FOLDER REC STOP 1 Stop playback at the start of the section you want to erase 2 Inthe Stop mode press the MENU switch once for less than 2 seconds to display the menu on the LCD panel the first menu displayed is the R TIME setting menu 3 Press the Up Down control on the MENU switch to display the Partial Erasure menu ERSE is shown on the LCD panel together with the current position 4 Press the MENU switch to start playback Press the MENU switch again at the point where you want to stop erasing The Partial Erasure display starts blinking Within 4 seconds press and hold the ERASE button for more than 1 second The selected part of the message is erased and OK appears on the LCD The Stop mode is restored Partial Erasure mode is canceled when a button other than the ERASE button is pressed or if the ERASE button is not pressed within 4 seconds after the Partial Erasure display starts blinking 27 21 T5721nstDS 150 E Q33J1999 4 260 57PM y W 28 28 ALARMS This recorder is preset to automatically generate the following
32. tandby mode engaged No operation accepted Is the HOLD switch set to HOLD Are the batteries dead Is the battery cover open Recording is not possible Is the remaining memory at zero The indicator LED does not light during recording Is there any memory remaining Is the HOLD switch set to HOLD An alarm sounds during recording Is the remaining memory low or at zero No sound during playback or playback volume is low Is the volume set to an optimum level Index signals are not being recorded Have 16 index signals already been recorded The clock and ID number have been reset Was the memory formatted The clock time has changed Did you take a long time to open the battery cover and the batteries Set the clock again if you want the correct time Q 10 The AC adapter does not work A 10 Are you using optical adapter 33 21 T5721nstDS 150 E Q33J1999 4 260 57PM y W 34 34 ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL AC adapter A321 US and Canada A322 Europe except U K PC data transfer kit USB compatible PC transfer adapter RA5 Noise canceling external microphone 12 SPECIFICATIONS Recording format Digital recording in accordance with IVA digital speech standard Recording medium Built in flash memory Specified input level 70 dBv Overall frequency response SP mode 300 to 5 000 Hz LP mode 300 to 3 000 Hz Recording time SP mode Approx 75 min 1 mes
33. tomatical ly adjusted any button except the ERASE button is pressed during message erasure or if the ERASE button is not pressed within 4 seconds message erasure will be canceled and the normal display will be restored 22 2 ERASE ALL ERASURE OF ALL MESSAGES IN A FOLDER GLWEUS COXSAMIEXUS ERASE SP DICT ERASE SP DICT Mie REMAIN CD In the Stop mode select the folder to be erased by pressing the INDEX FOLDER button 2 Press the MENU switch once for less than 2 seconds then press the Up Down control until ERASE ALL is displayed the word ALL will be blinking 8 Within 4 seconds press and hold the ERASE button for more than a second Erasure of all the messages in the selected folder will start When all messages are erased OK is displayed on the LCD panel for 2 seconds and is then replaced by NEW any button except the ERASE button is pressed during message erasure or if the ERASE button is not pressed within 4 seconds following the appearance of the ERASE ALL warning display ERASE ALL will be canceled and the normal display will be restored STANDBY MODE When three minutes have passed in the Stop Record Pause or Playback Pause mode the recorder enters the Standby energy saving mode and the LCD goes out cancel the Standby mode and return to the previous mode press any of the REC STOP play fast forward and fast revers
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