Olympus DS-10 User manual

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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
DS-10
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
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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
you test the record function and volume before use.
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For Safe and
Correct 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 heed the warnings and information
provided.
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CORTOLOGIC is a registered trademark of
Cortologic AG.
Other product and brand names mentioned
herein may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
General Precautions
●Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid
locations such as inside a closed
automobile under direct sunlight or on
the beach in the summer.
●Do not store the recorder in places
exposed to excessive moisture or dust.
●Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol
and lacquer thinner to clean the unit.
●Do not place the recorder on top of or
near electric appliances such as TVs or
refrigerators.
●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.
●Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause
irreparable damage.
●Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.
●Do not disassemble, repair or modify
the unit yourself.
●Do not operate the unit while operating
a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle,
or go-cart).
●Keep the unit out of the reach of children.
<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
computer hard disk or MO disc.

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Batteries
Warning
• Batteries should never be exposed to
flame, heated, short-circuited or
disassembled.
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline,
lithium or any other non-rechargeable
batteries.
• Never use any battery with a torn or
cracked outer cover.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of
children.
• If you notice anything unusual when
using this product such as abnormal
noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:
1remove the batteries immediately while
being careful not to burn yourself, and;
2call your dealer or local Olympus
representative for servicing.
AC Adapter
Warning
• 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,
benzine and lacquer thinner).
In case
• ... the internal parts of the AC adapter
are exposed because it has been
dropped or otherwise damaged:
• ... the AC adapter is dropped in water, or
if water, metal flammable substances or
other foreign objects get inside it:
• ... you notice anything unusual when
using the AC adapter such as abnormal
noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:
1do not touch any of the exposed parts;
2immediately disconnect the power
supply plug from the power outlet, and;
3call 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.

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Main Features
●The recorder stores highly compressed
DSS and WMA format voice messages in
64 MB integrated flash memory.*1
●The recorder supports three recording
modes, HQ (High Quality) mode, SP
(Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long
Playback) mode (☞P.12).
•Continuous recording time is approximately 4 hours
and 20 minutes in HQ mode, approximately 10 hours
and 25 minutes in SP mode and approximately 22
hours and 20 minutes in LP mode.*2
●The five folders can hold 199 files each,
for a maximum of 995 recordings (☞P.10).
●It has a built-in Variable Control Voice
Actuator (VCVA) function (☞P.11).
●You may assign your own names to folders
(☞P.19).
•Each of the 5 folders can have a name of up to
8 characters.
•This recorder has 10 pre-set name templates.
●You can input file comments (☞P.21).*3
•You can add comments of up to 100 characters
to each recorded file.
•This recorder has 10 pre-set comment
templates.
●It has Fast Playback and Slow Playback
functions to control playback speed (☞P.13).*3
●You can insert or delete index marks (☞P.18).*3
•If you insert index marks during recording or
playback, you will later be able to quickly find
the recording you want to hear.
●It has a Noise Cancel Function (☞P.15).*3
• CortologicAG Noise Suppression Technology reduces
noise in files and enables clear sound playback.
●Recorded files may be moved from one
folder to another (☞P.22).
●It has a large backlight full-dot display (LCD
display screen).
•The screen displays information about recorded
voice files and easily understood operational
messages.
●If you connect the recorder to a computer,
you can use it as a USB microphone or
USB speaker.*4
●Comes with DSS Player software (☞P.26).
•If you transfer voice files recorded with the
recorder to a PC, you can easily play back,
organize, and edit the files.
●Connect the included USB cable to your
computer for faster transmission speed.
•It comes with a special cradle for convenient
connection to a PC.
*1: DSS format in SP and LP mode recording, and WMA
format in HQ mode recording.
*2: Available recording time for one continuous file.
Available recording time may be shorter if many short
recordings are made. (The displayed available recording
time and recorded time are approximate indications.)
*3: As for WMA format files, only ones recorded with this
recorder can use these functions.
*4: Do not use the recorder as a USB microphone/speaker
on Windows 98 as computer operation may become
unstable. (Use only with Windows 98SE or later versions
of the OS.)

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Identification of Parts ................................ 6
Hold ........................................................... 7
Inserting Batteries .................................... 8
Recording ............................................... 10
Using the Variable Control
Voice Actuator (VCVA) ........................ 11
Recording Modes (REC MODE) ............ 12
Microphone Sensitivity ........................... 12
Recording and Playback
Using the AC Adapter ............................... 8
Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) ............. 9
Other functions
Erasing .................................................... 15
Locking Files (LOCK) ............................. 16
Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) ....... 17
Index Marks ............................................ 18
LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST) .... 18
Backlight (BACKLIGHT) ......................... 19
Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME) .... 19
Playing .................................................... 12
Continuous Playback (ALL PLAY).......... 14
Repeat Playback .................................... 14
Noise Cancel Function ........................... 15
Assigning File Comments (COMMENT) .. 21
Moving Files Across Folders .................. 22
System Sounds (BEEP) ......................... 22
LCD Display Information ........................ 23
Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT) ...... 24
Menu List ................................................ 25
Managing Files on Your PC
Using DSS Player Software ................... 26
Installing Software .................................. 27
Using Online Help .................................. 28
Connecting to Your PC ........................... 29
Running DSS Player .............................. 30
Window Names ...................................... 31
Import Voice Files to Your PC ................ 32
Play a Voice File ..................................... 33
Other Information
Alarm Message List ................................ 34
Troubleshooting ...................................... 35
Accessories (optional) ............................ 36
Specifications ......................................... 37
Technical Assistance and Support ......... 37

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1Built-in microphone
2Record/Play indicator lamp
3Microphone jack
4VOLUME control
5FOLDER
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6PLAY
/ SET button
7INDEX button
8FF (Fast Forward) /+ button
9REW (Rewind) /–button
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Identification of Parts
Identification of Parts

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VCVA
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1Battery indicator
2VCVA(Variable Control Voice
Actuator) indicator
3Character Information display
4Alarm indicator
5Erase lock indicator
6Current file number
7Total number of recorded files in
the folder
Display (LCD Panel)
Hold
HOLD
Setting the HOLD switch to the HOLD
position.
If you set the recorder to HOLD status by sliding
the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow,
the current conditions will be preserved, and all
buttons and switches except the HOLD switch
will be disabled. This feature is useful when the
recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket.
Remember to reset the HOLD switch when
using the recorder.
Notes
•If you set the recorder to hold during Stop mode, the
display goes dark. If you press any button, the time will
flash for about 2 seconds, but the function of the button
is disabled.
•The alarm will sound at the scheduled time even if the
recorder is set to hold. The recorder begins to play the
file associated with the alarm when you press any button.
•If you are recording when you switch the recorder to
HOLD, recording will continue until the recorder memory
runs out.
Identification of Parts / Hold

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Notes
•Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the
batteries. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is
recording, erasing or otherwise accessing an audio file
may corrupt the file. If you are recording into a file and
the batteries run out, you will lose your currently recorded
file because the file header will not be able to close. So,
it is crucial to change the batteries once you see only one
mark 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.
•If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace dead batteries,
you may have to reset the time when you load fresh
batteries (☞P.9).
•Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the
recorder for an extended period of time.
1
Lightly press down
on the arrow and
slide the
battery cover
open.
2
Insert two AAA
alkaline batteries,
observing the
correct
polarity.
3
Close the battery cover
completely.
Inserting Batteries
•Always stop recording before connection
or disconnection.
•When the AC adapter is not in use,
disconnect the power supply plug from
the power outlet.
•Use only the correct power supply
voltage as indicated on the adapter.
•Do not use the AC adapter when
connecting the recorder to the USB port.
Replacing batteries
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 and “BATTERY LOW”appears
on the display. AAA alkaline batteries are
recommended.
“BATTERY
LOW”
Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus Model
A321 or A322) into household power outlet
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.
Using the AC Adapter
Inserting Batteries / Using the AC Adapter

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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 time and date setting is also needed to
perform the alarm playback function (☞P.17).
“SET TIME&DATE”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.
Proceed from step 3.
Time/Date Screen
1
Press the MENU button.
The menu opens (☞P.25).
2
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button until
“TIME&DATE ”flashes on the display.
3
Press the PLAY/SET button.
Time/Date screen appears. The hour
indicator flashes, indicating the start of the
Time/Date setup process.
4
Repeat steps 1and 2to set the
time and date:
Time and date setup proceeds in the order
of hour, minute, year, month, and date.
1Press the FF/+ button or REW/–button
to set a value.
2Press the PLAY/SET button to accept
the value.
5
Press the STOP button to close the
menu.
Notes
•If you press the STOP button during the setup operation,
the clock will use the items that were set to that point.
•You can choose between 12 and 24 hour display by
pressing the DISPLAY button while setting the hour and
minute.
•You can choose the order of the year, month, day by
pressing the DISPLAY button while setting them.
Changing the Time/Date
Month
Hour Minute
Year
Date
Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE)
STOP
button
DISPLAY
button
(switching
the data
displayed) FF/+ or
REW/–button
(alters a choice)
PLAY/SET
button
(accepts a choice
and moves on to
the next item)
MENU button

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Recording
The recorder provides five folders, A, B, C,
Dand 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,
A might be used to store private information,
while B might be dedicated to holding business
information (☞P.19). Up to 199 messages can
be recorded per folder.
1
Press the FOLDER/REPEAT button
to choose a folder.
The folder name is displayed.
2
Press the REC button to start
recording.
The record/play indicator lamp glows red.
Aim the microphone at the sound source.
3
Press the STOP button to stop
recording.
Notes
•A beep will sound when remaining recording time reaches
60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds while recording.
•“MEMORY FULL”or “FOLDER FULL”will be displayed
when the memory or file capacity is full. Delete any
unnecessary files before recording any further (☞P.15)
or transfer voice files to your computer using DSS Player
Software (☞P.26).
Recording functions
Pause Recording
Pause
Press the REC button while recording.
➥“REC PAUSE”will flash on the display.
Resume Recording
Press the REC button again.
➥Recording will resume at the point of
interruption.
Note
The recorder stops when it has been left paused for 10
minutes or longer.
Immediately check recording content
Press the PLAY/SET button while recording.
➥Recording will stop and the recorded file
will be played back.
Listening While Audio Is Recorded
(Recording Monitor)
Insert the earphone into the earphone jack
to monitor what is being recorded. (Volume
can be controlled using the Volume control.)
Recording