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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
DS-50
DS-40
DS-30
ONLINE
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus
Digital Voice Recorder.
Please read these instructions for information
about using the product correctly and safely.
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.
To ensure successful recordings, we
recommend that you test the record function
and volume before use.
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Intr Introduction oduction 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 utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of the contents of this document. In the unlikely event that a questionable item, error, or omission is found, please contact our Customer Support Center. Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred
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INDEX INDEX INDEX Table of Contents P.4 Safe and Proper Usage P.6 P.9 Getting Started 1 P.23 About Recording 2 P.41 About Playback 3 P.63 Erase and other functions 4 P.82 Display and Sound Functions 5 P.91 Menu Setting 6 P.96 Using the Recorder on Your PC 7 Managing Files on Your PC P.109 8 DSS Player Expanded Functions P.120 9 Importing content for listening P.135 10 on the recorder P.146 Enjoy Audible Content 11 P.155 Other Practical Use Methods 12 Other Information P.156 13 DS-50 DS-50 3
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Table of Contents Introduction ............................................... 2 Set Skip Space (Skip Space) .................. 46 INDEX ...................................................... 3 Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed) . 48 Table of Contents ...................................... 4 Select Play Mode (Play Mode) ................ 51 Safe and Proper Usage ............................ 6 How to begin segment repeat playback .. 53 General Precautions ................................. 6
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Table of Contents 10 Importing Content for Listening 7 Using the Recorder on Your on the Recorder PC Saving Files in Your PC .......................... 96 Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder ........................................ 135 Using DSS Player Software .................... 98 Installing Software ................................ 100 Using Windows Media Player ............... 136 Window Names Uninstalling Software ............................ 103 Using Online Help ............
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Safe and Proper General Precautions Usage Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a Before using your new recorder, read this closed automobile under direct manual carefully to ensure that you know sunlight or on the beach in the how to operate it safely and correctly. summer. Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference. Do not store the recorder in places exposed to excessive moisture or • The warning symbols indicate important safety dust.
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General Precautions Do not operate the unit while Batteries operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart). Warning Keep the unit out of the reach of • Batteries should never be exposed to children. flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled. • Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, Recorded content in memory may be lithium or any other non-rechargeable destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during batteries. repair work
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General Precautions AC Adapter The “DSS Player” can be upgraded to “DSS Player Plus”, which is Plus Warning equipped with enhanced functionality (paid option). (P.120) • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the AC adapter in any way. • Keep foreign objects including water, metal, or flammable substances from getting inside the product. • Do not moisten the AC adapter or touch it with a wet hand. • Do not use the AC adapter in the vicinity of flammable gas (including gasoline, benzin
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Main Features Getting Started 1 Main Features This product is equipped with the following Recording time features. DS-50 (1GB) This “IC recorder” is optimally suited for ST XQ mode: 17hours30minutes 1 playing back audio recordings, such as ST HQ mode: 35hours10minutes conferences or business scenes, language HQ mode: 70hours20minutes SP mode: 138hours30minutes studies, Podcasts, and other audible content. LP mode:
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Main Features Main Features A Noise Cancel Function (P55) and a This USB storage class support recorder can Voice Filter Function (P57) cut noise be utilized as external memory to read and and enable clear audio playback. save the data.( P155) • By connecting the computer with the USB, Fast forward and rewind are possible at pictures, text data, etc. can be saved, and set intervals. ( P46) utilized to carry data. 1 Comes with DSS Player software. ( P96) It uses a high-contrast mon
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Identification of Parts Identification of Parts 1 1 0 2 3 ! e 4 @ 5 # ) 6 - $ = & 7 * w % 8 ( q ^ 9 # FOLDER/ button $ VOLUME (+) button 1Exclusive stereo microphone %9(Fast Forward) button (ME53S) ^ VOLUME (-) button 2 MIC (Microphone) / REMOTE jack &0(Rewind) button 3 Built-in monaural microphone * OK/MENU button 4 REC (Record) button ( ERASE button 5 STOP button ) EAR (Earphone) jack 6 PLAY button - MIC SENSE(Microphone 7 DISPLAY/Podcast button Sensitivity) switch 8 POWER/HOLD switch = PC (US
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Identification of Parts Identification of Parts Display (LCD Panel) Remote Controller (RS29 supplied with the DS-50 only) Recording and stop operations can be performed by connecting the remote 1 controller to the recorder. The remote controller can also be used as a remote controlled stereo microphone by connecting it to the exclusive stereo microphone (ME53S). r Display in the stereo Display in the recording mode playback mode t 1 Folder name indicator 2 Erase lock indicator 3 Current file num
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Inserting Batteries Inserting Batteries Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open. 1 1 Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity. 2 1 Close the battery cover completely by pressing to the direction A, then sliding to the direction B. 3 2 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow, and turn the power on. 4 If the “hour” indicator flashes in the display, see “Setting Time/ Date (Time & Date)” (P17). Replacing batteries 3 The
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Inserting Batteries/Using the AC Adapter Inserting Batteries Using the AC Adapter Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Model A321 or A322) into a household Optional Ni-MH rechargeable batteries power outlet and connect the power plug to from Olympus can be used in the the recorder’s power connector (DC 3V). recorder. Use them with the BU-400 Always turn the recorder's power off or stop Olympus Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery recording before connecting. If the AC 1 Charger
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Power Supply Power Supply When the recorder is not being 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 1 While the recorder's power is off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction indicated by 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
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HOLD 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. 1 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. Exit HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the A position. ...................................................
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Setting Time/Date Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) If you set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file. Setting the date and time beforehand enables easier file management. When you use the recorder for the first time after purchasing it, or turn the power on after having removed the batteries for one minute or longer to 1 change them or for other purposes, the “Set Time & Date” message may appear. If the “Hour” indicator flashes,
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Setting Time/Date Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. The clock will start from the set date and time. Press the OK 3 button according to the time signal. 3 ........................................................................................................ 1 Notes • If you press the OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that point. • After setup, a message will sound saying that If the guidance is
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Notes on the Folders Notes on the Folders There are a total of eight folders in the recorder that are in a tree format. Under the “Root” folder are “Folder A” through “Folder E”, “Audible” and “Music” folders, and recorded or transferred language and music data from a computer can be saved as “files”. “Folder A” through “Folder E” are voice-recording folders, so choose one of these five folders when recording on this recorder. Up to 200 files can be saved in each folder, and up to two layers can
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Notes on the Folders Notes on the Folders Selecting the Folders and Files File display List display Information of the selected file is displayed. The folders and files recorded Enters in playback standby mode. 1 in this recorder are displayed. Upper (selected) folder aUpper (selected) folder Scroll bar bName of the file (appears when the whole contents cannot be displayed) Files with tag data Press the FOLDER button to switch folders Press the FOLDER button while the recorder is stopped. Every
