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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
DS-2200
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
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MODE D’EMPLOI
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Thank you for purchasing an Olympus
Digital Voice Recorder.
Please read these instructions for information
about using the product correctly and safely.
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that
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you test the record function and volume before use.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents ...................................... 2 4 Other functions Safe and Proper Usage ............................. 4 Erasing ..................................................... 28 General Precautions.................................. 4 Locking Files (LOCK) .............................. 30 1 Getting Started Index Marks ............................................. 31 Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) ........ 32 Main Features ......................................
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Using the Online Manual 6 Using the Recorder as a 1 Reader / Writer When you install the DSS Player Pro on your PC from the CD-ROM, you can use an online Using the Recorder as a expanded version of this instruction manual, 2 Reader/Writer .................................... 53 allowing you to learn more about the digital voice recorder. If the DSS Player is installed, click the [Start] 3 7 Other Information button, select [All Programs], then [OLYMPUS DSS Player Pro], then click [DS-2200 Alarm
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Safe and Proper General Precautions Usage Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed Before using your new recorder, read this automobile under direct sunlight or on manual carefully to ensure that you know the beach in the summer. how to operate it safely and correctly. Do not store the recorder in places Keep this manual in an easily accessible exposed to excessive moisture or dust. location for future reference. Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol
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Batteries AC Adapter Warning Warning • Batteries should never be exposed to • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or flame, heated, short-circuited or modify the AC adapter in any way. disassembled. • Keep foreign objects including water, • Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, metal, or flammable substances from lithium or any other non-rechargeable getting inside the product. batteries. • Do not moisten the AC adapter or touch • Never use any battery with a torn or it with a wet hand. cracked
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Main Features Main Features The recorder stores highly compressed A USB connected Cradle for data download DSS and WMA format voice messages in from the recorder to the PC ( P.44). 1 *1 xD-Picture Card. The recorder can also be used as a The recorder supports three recording removable external memory reader/writer modes, HQ (High Quality) mode, SP ( P.53). (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode. If a stereo microphone is *1: DSS format in SP and LP mode recording, and WMA
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Card Basics Card Basics The xD-Picture Card is a removable recording media. “Card” in this manual refers to the xD- Picture Card. 1 Compatible cards 2 The removable card can be used to store different kind of data. Since the card has larger memory 1 capacity than a diskette, it can be used to transfer data between different PCs. The recorder supports 1 Index area 2 Contact area cards with memory capacity between 16 to 512 MB. You can write Comes into contact down the card’s with the recorder’s c
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Identification of Parts Identification of Parts 1 1 2 3 4 ^ e 5 6 7 w q 8 % 9 & $ 0 * # ( @ ) ! = - 1 EAR/MIC/REMOTE jack $ INDEX button 2 Built-in microphone % DISPLAY/MENU button 3 Record/Play indicator lamp ^ Display (LCD panel) 4 REC (Record) button & Strap hole 5 STOP button * Power jack 6 PLAY button ( Card cover lock 7 FF (Fast Forward) button ) Card cover 8 REW (Rewind) button - Battery cover 9 VOL (+) button = Cradle attachment point 0 VOL (–) button q MICSENS (Microphone sensitivity) !
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Identification of Parts Display (LCD Panel) Remote Controller 1 Microphone: MR12 4 5 1 1 6 8 2 7 7 2 8 6 3 3 9 5 4 9 0 0 ! 1 Battery indicator 1 Built-in microphone 2VCVA (Variable Control Voice 2 VOL (+) button Actuator) indicator 3 VOL (–) button 3 Alarm indicator 4 FF (Fast Forward) button 4 Microphone sensitivity display 5 REW (Rewind) button 5 Record mode indicator 6 PLAY button 6 Repeat play indicator 7 STOP button 7 Erase lock indicator 8 REC (Record) button/ 8 Current file number REC ind
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Inserting Batteries Inserting Batteries Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the 1 battery cover open. 1 1 Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity. 2 Close the battery cover completely. 3 Replacing batteries 2 The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power. → → → When appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. When the batteries are too weak, the recorder shuts down 3 and “BATTERY LOW” appears on the disp
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Using the AC Adapter Using the AC Adapter Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus Model A321 or A322) into household power outlet 1 and connect the power plug to the recorder’s power connector (DC 3 V) as shown in the illustration. Always stop recording before connection. Otherwise it may not be possible to play back the voice data being recorded. Warning •Always stop recording before connection or disconnection. • When the AC adapter is not in use, disconnect the power supply plug from the power
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Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) If you have set the time and date, information as to when an audio file is recorded is stored automatically with that file. The time and date should be set to ease file management tasks. The 1 time and date setting is also needed to perform the alarm playback function ( P.32). 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 lo
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Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) Example: March 14, 2004 Set the date. 1 Press the FF button or REW button to 1 5 3M 14D 2004Y (Initial setting) set the date. 2 Press the PLAY button to accept the ↓ date. 14D 3M 2004Y ↓ .......................................................................... 2004Y 3M 14D Note If you press the STOP button during the setup Set the month. operation, the recorder will save the items that were 1 Press the FF button or REW button to set to that point. 4 set the month.
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Inserting and Ejecting a Card Inserting and Ejecting a Card Inserting a Card 1 Slide the card cover lock to the direction 1 indicated by the arrow. 1 The card cover is unlocked and the message “CARD COVER OPEN” appears on the display. When this message appears, the power is switched off. Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration. 2 • Insert the card keeping it straight. • The card stops with a click when it is inserted all the way. • Inserting th
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Inserting and Ejecting a Card Ejecting a Card 1 Slide the card cover lock to the direction 1 indicated by the arrow. 1 The card cover is unlocked and the message “CARD COVER OPEN” appears on the display. When this message appears, the power is switched off. Push the card all the way in to unlock it, and let it return slowly. 2 The card is ejected a short way and then stops. Hold the card straight and pull it out. 3 2 ...............................................................................
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Recording Recording The recorder provides five folders, A, B, C, D and E, and each message recorded in a folder is saved as a Digital Speech Standard (DSS) file or a Windows Media Audio (WMA) file. These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder A might be used to store private information, while Folder B might be dedicated to holding business information. Up to 199 messages can be recorded per folder. 2 Microphone Press the FOLDER button to a
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Recording Notes Recording functions • A beep will sound when remaining recording time Pause Recording reaches 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds while recording. Pause •“MEMORY FULL” or “FOLDER FULL” will be 2 Press the REC button while recording. displayed when the memory or folder capacity is full. Delete any unnecessary files before recording ➥ “REC PAUSE” will flash on the display. any further ( P.28) or transfer voice files to your Resume Recording computer using DSS Player Software (
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Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level. The VCVA feature help extend recording time and conserve memory by turning off recording during silent periods. This helps make the playback, with no lulls or dead space, mor
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Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) Press the REC button to start recording. When the sound volume is lower than the 7 preset threshold sound level, recording 7 automatically stops after 1 sec approximately, and “STANDBY” flashes on the display. The 2 record/play indicator lamp glows when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. * When the remote controller is connected, the REC indicator lamp on the remote controller lights up but the record/play indicator lamp on the re
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Recording Modes (REC MODE) Recording Modes (REC MODE) You can select from among three recording modes: HQ (High Quality) mode, SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode. If a stereo microphone is used, the only possible recording mode is SHQ (Stereo High Quality). 2 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. 1 “REC MODE” will be displayed on the screen ( P.39). 5 2,4 Press the PLAY button. The recording mode setup process 3 2 begins. Press the FF or REW button to choos
