Olympus DS-2300 User manual

DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
DS-2300
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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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................ 2
Safe and Proper Usage....................................... 4
General Precautions ........................................... 4
1 Getting Started
Main Features ..................................................... 6
xD-Picture Card ................................................... 8
Identification of Parts .......................................... 9
Inserting Batteries ............................................. 11
Turning ON the Recorder .................................. 12
Power Save Mode ............................................. 12
Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) ...................... 13
Inserting and Ejecting a Card ........................... 16
2 Basic Operations
Recording .......................................................... 18
Playing ............................................................... 22
Erasing............................................................... 24
3 Other Functions
Index Marks ....................................................... 26
Formatting the Card (FORMAT) ....................... 27
Hold ................................................................... 29
Menu Setting Method ........................................ 30
4 Preparation Before Using
DSS Player
Using DSS Player Software .............................. 31
Operating Environment ..................................... 32
Installing Software ............................................. 33
Uninstalling Software ........................................ 36
Using Online Help ............................................. 38
Connection to Your PC ...................................... 39
Running DSS Player ......................................... 41
Window Names ................................................. 43
5 Managing Files on Your PC
Download Voice Files from the Recorder ......... 44
Play a Voice File ................................................ 46
Changing User ID .............................................. 47
Upgrade Function .............................................. 48
6 Other Information
Alarm Message List ........................................... 50
Troubleshooting ................................................. 51
Accessories (optional) ....................................... 52
Specifications .................................................... 53
Technical Assistance and Support .................... 54

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Using the Online
Manual
When you install the DSS Player on your PC
from the CD-ROM, you can use an online
expanded version of this instruction manual,
allowing you to learn more about the digital
voice recorder.
If the DSS Player is installed, click on the [Start]
button, select [All Programs], then [ OLYMPUS
DSS Player], then click on [DS-2300 ONLINE
INSTRUCTIONS]. You can read more about the
items listed below.
Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE)......... 22
Recording Modes (REC MODE) ................. 23
Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator
(VCVA) .................................................. 24
Recording Monitor ....................................... 26
Locking Files (LOCK) .................................. 31
LCD Display Information ............................. 33
LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST) .... 38
Backlight (BACKLIGHT) .............................. 39
System Sounds (BEEP) .............................. 40
Upload Voice Files to the Recorder ............ 58
Direct Recording/Editing on PC .................. 60
Send Voice Files with E-mail....................... 61
Changing a Folder Name ............................ 62
Editing File Comments ................................ 62
USB Microphone/USB Speaker .................. 63
Using Voice Recognition Software .............. 67
Joining Files................................................. 75
Splitting Files ............................................... 77
Menu Setting of this Recorder .................... 79
Using the Recorder as a Reader/Writer ..... 80

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Safe and Proper
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 read the warnings and
information provided.
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.
Convention Used In this Manual
• The word “card” is used to refer to the xD-
Picture Card.
• The word “DSS Player” is used to refer to
the DSS Player version 6 in Windows and
Apple Macintosh environment.
• The Notes at the bottom of a page are used
for additional information, exceptions, or
related events.
• Words in uppercase form such as PLAY or
REC are used to describe a function or
button on the recorder.

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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 service.
●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.
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This product is equipped with the following
features.
●Connect the USB connection cable to
enable high speed data transfer to a
computer. (☞P.39)
●Recording and storing voice in DSS
format.
●Two recording modes, SP (Standard
Playback) mode or LP (Long Playback)
mode.
●It has a large backlight full-dot display
(LCD display screen).
•The screen displays information about
recorded voice files and easily understood
operational messages.
●The five folders can hold 199 files each,
for the maximum of 995 recordings.
(☞P.18)
●It has a built-in Variable Control Voice
Actuator (VCVA) function.
●You can insert or delete index marks.
(☞P.26)
•If you insert index marks during recording or
playback, you will later be able to quickly find
the recording you want to hear.
●Comes with DSS Player software. (☞P.31)
•If you transfer voice files recorded with the
recorder to a PC, you can easily play back,
organize, and edit the files. (☞P.44)
•If you connect the recorder to a computer, you
can use it as a USB microphone or USB
speaker.
1Getting Started
Main Features
Main Features
The “DSS Player”can be
upgraded to “DSS Player Plus”,
which is equipped with enhanced
functionality (paid option). (☞P.48)
Plus
*: In a quiet environment, it is necessary to set
this recorder to SP mode, and that the person
whose voice is registered in the speech
recognition software speak with the constant
tone of voice when recording.
The voice file recorded under the following
conditions is not suitable for character
conversion, since the software may have
difficulty in recognizing the voice.
—Meetings, discussions where voices of more
than one person can be recorded
—Conferences, lectures where the surrounding
noise can be recorded
●The “DSS Player”can be upgraded to a
“DSS Player Plus”, which is equipped with
a enhanced functionality (Option). (☞P.48)
•If a commercial voice recognition software is
utilized, the recorded voice file can be
converted to characters automatically.*
•In addition to the “DSS Player”functions,
joining and splitting of the files and configuring
the menu settings of this recorder, etc. can be
performed.

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Main Features
IBM, PC/AT, and ViaVoice are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Apple, Macintosh, iMac, Mac, and PowerMac are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
CORTOLOGIC is a registered trademark of
Ruwisch & Kollegen GmbH.
Other product and brand names mentioned herein
may be the trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective owners.
ScanSoft and Dragon NaturallySpeaking are the
trademarks or registered trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc.

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xD-Picture Card
xD-Picture Card
The xD-Picture Card is a removable recording media.
Memory Size SP Mode LP Mode
16MB 2 hr. 30 min. 5 hr. 30 min.
32MB 5 hr. 10 min. 11 hr. 05 min.
64MB 10 hr. 25 min. 22 hr. 20 min.
128MB 20 hr. 55 min. 44 hr. 45 min.
256MB 42 hr. 00 min. 89 hr. 40 min.
512MB 84 hr. 05 min. 179 hr. 30 min.*2
Memory Sizes of Cards and Approximate Recording Times*1
1Index area
You can write
down the card’s
contents.
Compatible Cards
The removable card can be used to store different
kind of data. Since the card has larger memory
capacity than a diskette, it can be used to transfer
data between different PCs. The recorder supports
cards with memory capacity between 16 to 512 MB. 2Contact area
Comes into contact
with the recorder’s
signal read
contacts.
*1: Available recording time for one continuous file.
Available recording time may be shorter if many
short recordings are made.
*2: Total recording time of two files. The maximum
recording time per file is 99 hours.
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Notes
•When initializing (formatting) a card, confirm that no necessary data is stored on the card
beforehand. Initialization completely erases the existing data on the card.
•Cards used in a recorder must be formatted in the same recorder first unless formatted with a
CAMEDIA series Olympus digital camera. Card may not perform as expected when formatted by a
different device.
•The card has a service life. When reaching the end of its life, writing or erasing data on the card will be
disabled. In this case, replace the card.
•If you use a PC card adapter compatible with the card to save or delete some data on the card, the
maximum recording time on the card may be decreased. To recover the original recording time, initialize/
format the card in the recorder.
•Olympus will not be held liable for any data corruption or loss due to misuse of the media card.

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1EAR (Earphone) jack
2MIC (Microphone) jack
3Built-in microphone
4NEW button
5HOLD switch
6REC (Record) button
7REW (Rewind) button
8FF (Fast Forward) button
9INDEX button
0FOLDER/MENU button
!Built-in speaker
@STOP button
Identification of Parts
Identification of Parts
#PLAY button
$ERASE button
%DISPLAY button
^Display (LCD panel)
&Record/Play indicator lamp
*POWER (ON/OFF) switch
(VOLUME (+) button
)VOLUME (–) button
-Card cover
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1Battery indicator
2Folder
3Current file number
4Total number of recorded files in the folder
5Character Information display
6Erase lock indicator
7Microphone sensitivity display
8VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator)
indicator
9Record mode indicator
Identification of Parts
Identification of Parts
Display (LCD Panel)