Olympus RECMIC DR-1200 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
DIRECTREC
Thank you for purchasing an
Olympus DIRECTREC.
Please read these instructions for information
about using the product correctly and safely.
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.
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To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the
record function and volume before use.

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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 Directrec shown in this manual may differ from the actual product.
The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of this document but if you find a
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Safety precautions
Trademarks and registered trademarks
• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself.
• Keep young children and infants away from the Directrec. Winding the cable
around the neck could cause accidental strangulation.
• Disconnecting the cable while the Directrec is recording/deleting could
damage the unit making it unusable.
• Do not leave the Directrec in places where it could be exposed to high
humidity, high temperature or direct sunlight, like inside a vehicle.
• Do not store the Directrec in humid or dusty environments.
• If the Directrec is wet, wipe it immediately with a dry cloth. Salt water can
be particularly dangerous.
• Do not use alcohol or lacquer thinner to clean the unit.

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Safety precautions
Main features
This product is equipped with the following features.
sNew design and location of buttons enable single-handed control without ever
having to visually check the placement of buttons. Directrec fits easily into your
hand providing effortless control coupled with superb dictation experience.
sRated with DNS Score 6 (highest rate), Directrec is the perfect device for speech
recognition.
sEquips a directional microphone that avoids undesired background noise and allows clear
and precise recordings.
sYou can choose your own button placement since all the buttons are fully customizable.
sUSB Audio Device Directrec, can be used as a USB microphone or USB speaker
when connected to a PC. In addition a powerful built-in speaker provides hi-
fidelity acoustic playback.
sDirectrec can save a recording as a file on a PC in PCM format.
• Do not cover the Directrec with sand or mud, since the unit could receive an
irreparable damage.
• Do not subject the Directrec to severe shocks or vibrations.
• Leaving magnetic cards near the Directrec’s speaker may lead to unusual
behaviors of the data stored in the card.

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Operating environment
Windows
Operating System:
Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 3 (32bit/64bit)
Microsoft® Windows Vista® Ultimate/Enterprise/Business Service Pack 1 (32bit/64bit)
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Ultimate Professional (32bit/64bit)
CPU/RAM:
At least meeting the minimum requirements for the operating system in use
USB port:
One or more free ports
Make sure that your computer meets the minimum requirements listed below.
Please check with your system administrator or your Olympus Professional Dealer.
Macintosh
Operating System:
Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6
CPU/RAM:
At least meeting the minimum requirements for the operating system in use
USB port:
One or more free ports

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Identification of parts
1Built-in microphone
2Recording three color LED (red,
green and blue)
3Volume down button
4NEW button
5REW (Rewind) button
6LEFT button
7F1 (Function 1) button
8F2 (Function 2) button
9Slide REC (Record)/STOP/PLAY/
REV (Review) switch
0Insert Recording LED (green)
!Volume up button
DR-1200 DR-2100
DR-2200
DR-2300
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@Insert / Overwrite button
#FF (Fast Forward) button
$Trackball
%RIGHT button
^F4 (Function 4) button
&F3 (Function 3) button
*Built-in speaker
(USB cable
)BACK button
-REC button
=PLAY/PAUSE button
qBarcode slot
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Connecting to your PC
The Directrec can be used as a USB speaker or microphone when connected
to a PC. If you use the Directrec as a USB speaker, you can output voice through the
Directrec instead of using the PC speaker.
When used as a microphone, you can record voice on your PC using your favorite
application.
Connecting to your PC using the USB
cable
1Connect the Directrec USB cable
directly into the USB port or USB
hub of your PC. Notes
• Some PCs and USB hubs may not supply
sufficient power and the Directrec fails to
connect. Refer to your PC User’s Manual
regarding the USB port or USB hub on
your PC.
• When using a USB hub to connect the
Directrec, always use a self-powered (AC
adapter) USB hub.
• Never disconnect the USB code while the
record/play indicator light is flashing. If
you do, the data will be destroyed.
Windows
• Go to the Windows [start] menu,
→[Control Panel]→[Sounds and
Multimedia] and then select [Audio].Audio].].
Open the [Audio] window and selectwindow and selectand select
USB Audio Device as the setting
for “Sound Playback” and “Sound
Recording”.
Macintosh
• Go to the Macintosh [Apple menu],
→[System Preferences] and then
select [Sound]. Open the [Open the [Open the [Sound]
window and select USB Audio Deviceand select USB Audio Device
as the setting for “Output” andOutput” and” and
“Input”.Input”.”.
Disconnecting from your PC
1Disconnect the Directrec USB
cable from your PC USB port or
USB hub.

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Specifications
4External dimensions:
155 mm × 44.5 mm × 32.5 mm (without
protrusions)
4Weight:
XX g (DR-1200), XX g (DR-2100), XX g (DR-
2200), XX g (DR-2300)
4Cable length:
2.5m
4Plug shape:
USB connector A type
The following is contact information for technical support for Olympus Directrec only.
sTechnical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada
1-888-553-4448
sUser Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada
[e-mail]
sTechnical 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
sUser Support E-mail address in Europe
[e-mail]
Technical assistance and support
4Recording format:
PCM 16bit 44.1kHz mono
4Input level:
— 70 dBv
4Microphone frequency response:
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4Speaker acoustic frequency
response:
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4Output power:
300 mW (8Ω speaker)