Olympus DS-2500 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
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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DS-2500
DS-2500
ENGLISH........................................1
FRANÇAIS ..................................... 65
ESPAÑOL ..................................... 129

Introduction
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Table of contents P.4
Safe and proper usage P.5
Getting started P.8
Basic operations P.22
Advanced operations P.36
Managing files on your PC P.53
Other practical use methods P.59
Other information P.60
INDEX
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Table of contents
Introduction
Table of contents................................................4
Safe and proper usage........................................5
Getting started
Main features.....................................................8
Memory card......................................................9
Identification of parts......................................10
Display status indicators (LCD panel).......................11
Power supply ...................................................12
Inserting batteries ...................................................12
Cautions concerning the battery..............................12
Battery settings .......................................................13
Charging by connecting to a computer via USB.......14
Connecting the USB-type AC adapter
(optional) to charge............................................15
Turning on/off the power.........................................17
Power Save Mode (Power Save) ...............................17
HOLD................................................................18
Inserting and ejecting a SD card........................19
Setting time and date [Time & Date].................20
Changing the time and date.....................................21
Basic operations
Recording ........................................................22
New recording..........................................................23
Overwrite recording.................................................24
Insert recording........................................................25
Recording modes [Rec Mode] ............................26
Microphone sensitivity [Mic Sense] ...................27
UsingtheVariableControlVoiceActuator[VCVA]....28
Recording monitor ...........................................29
Playback ..........................................................30
Erasing.............................................................32
Erasing a file.............................................................32
Erasing all files in a folder ........................................33
Partially erasing a file ..............................................34
Advanced operations
Selecting folders and files ................................36
Displaying file information [Information].........37
Index marks .....................................................38
Menu list..........................................................39
Learning to use the menu.................................41
Locking files [Lock]...........................................42
Backlight [Backlight]........................................43
LCD Contrast adjustment [Contrast] ..................44
LED [LED] ..........................................................45
Language [Language].......................................46
System sounds [Beep].......................................47
Changing the USB class [USB Settings] ..............48
Formatting the card [Format]...........................50
Check system information [System info.] ..........52
Managing files on your PC
DSS Player software .........................................53
Minimum requirement ............................................53
Installing software ..........................................54
Uninstalling software ......................................55
Using online help .............................................55
Connecting recorder to PC ................................56
Connecting to your PC using the USB cable .............56
Disconnecting from your PC.....................................57
Running DSS Player Software ...........................58
Other practical use methods
Using as external memory of the computer.......59
Other information
Alarm message list ...........................................60
Troubleshooting...............................................61
Technical assistance and support......................62
Accessories (optional).......................................63
Specifications ..................................................64
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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.
Safe and proper usage
f Danger
If the product is used without observing
the information given under this symbol,
serious injury or death may result.
f Warning
If the product is used without observing
the information given under this symbol,
injury or death may result.
f Caution
If the product is used without observing
the information given under this symbol,
minor personal injury, damage to the
equipment, or loss of valuable data may
result.
Convention used in this manual
• The word “card” is used to refer to the SD card.
• The word “DSS Player” is used to refer to
the DSS Player Standard Dictation Module
in Windows environment and DSS Player in
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.
Caution for usage environment
• To protect the high-precision technology
contained in this product, never leave the
recorder in the places listed below, no matter
if in use or storage:
• Places where temperatures and/or humidity
are high or go through extreme changes. Direct
sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other heat
sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers.
• Near flammable items or explosives.
• In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain.
• In places prone to strong vibrations.
• Never drop the recorder or subject it to
severe shocks or vibrations.
• The recorder may malfunction if it is used in
a location where it is subject to a magnetic/
electromagnetic field, radio waves, or high
voltage, such as near a TV set, microwave,
video game, loud speakers, large monitor unit,
TV/radio tower, or transmission towers. In such
cases, turn the recorder off and on again before
further operation.
• 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.
• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol
and lacquer thinner to clean the unit.
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.
• Any liability for passive damages or damage of
any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a
defect of the product, repair performed by the
third party other than Olympus, an Olympus
authorized service station or any other reason is
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Safe and proper usage
Handling the recorder
f Warning:
• Keep the recorder out of the reach of children
and infants to prevent the following dangerous
situation that could cause serious injury:
1Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or
other small parts.
2Accidentally being injured by the moving parts
of the recorder.
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit
yourself.
• Use SD/SDHC memory cards only. Never use
other types of cards.
If you accidentally insert another type of
card into the recorder, contact an authorized
distributor or service center. Do not try to
remove the card by force.
• Do not operate the unit while operating a
vehicle.
f Caution:
• Stop using the recorder immediately if you
notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke
around it.
Never remove the battery with bare hands,
which may cause a fire or burn your hands.
• Do not leave the recorder in places where
it may be subject to extremely high
temperatures.
Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and,
in some circumstances, cause the recorder to
catch fire. Do not use the charger or AC adapter
if it is covered. This could cause overheating,
resulting in fire.
• Handle the recorder with care to avoid
getting a low-temperature burn.
• When the recorder contains metal parts,
overheating can result in a low-temperature
burn. Pay attention to the following:
• When used for a long period, the recorder will
get hot. If you hold on to the recorder in this
state, a low-temperature burn may be caused.
• In places subject to extremely cold
temperatures, the temperature of the
recorder’s body may be lower than the
environmental temperature. If possible, wear
gloves when handling the recorder in cold
temperatures.
Battery handling precautions
f Danger:
• Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly
onto a battery or modify it.
• Do not connect the =and -terminals
together. This may cause fire, overheating or
electric shock.
• When carrying or storing the battery, be sure
to put it in the provided case to protect its
terminals. Do not carry or store the battery
with any metal objects (such as key rings). If
this warning is not followed, fire, overheating
or electric shock may occur.
• Do not connect the batteries directly to a
power outlet or a cigarette lighter of an
automobile.
• Do not insert the batteries with their =and
-terminals reversed.
• If any liquid from a battery gets into your eyes,
promptly wash it off with clean water and
consult your doctor at once.
•
There is a hole from which gas escapes on the
=terminal. Do not cover or block it.
f Warning:
• The battery 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.
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• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• I f y o u n o t i c e a n y t h i n g u n u s u a l w h e n u s i n g t h i s
product, such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke,
or a burning odor:
1remove the battery immediately, taking care
not to burn yourself, and;
2call your dealer or local Olympus
representative for service.
• Do not expose the rechargeable batteries
to water. Do not allow water to contact the
terminals.
• Do not remove or damage the battery
insulating sheet.
• Do not use the batteries if you find something
wrong with them such as leakage, color
change or deformity.
• Unplug the charger if the charging is still
incomplete after the specified time it should
take.
• Should any battery liquid get on skin or
clothing, promptly wash it off with clean
water.
• Keep batteries away from fire.
f Caution:
• Do not subject batteries to strong shocks.
• Do not use batteries of different types,
voltages, and/or brand names.
• Rechargeable battery is exclusively for use with
Olympus digital voice recorder DS-2500.
• There is a risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced with the incorrect battery type.
• Dispose of the used battery following the
instructions.
• Please recycle batteries to help save our
planet’s resources. When you throw away dead
batteries, be sure to cover their terminals and
always observe local laws and regulations.
• Always charge a rechargeable battery when
using it for the first time, or if it has not been
used for a long period.
• Rechargeable batteries have limited lifetime.
When the operating time becomes shorter even
if the rechargeable battery is fully charged,
replace it with a new one.
LCD monitor
• The LCD used for the monitor is made with
high-precision technology. However, black
spots or bright spots of light may appear on
the LCD monitor. Due to its characteristics
or the angle at which you are viewing the
monitor, the spot may not be uniform in color
and brightness. This is not a malfunction.
Safe and proper usage
Memory Card
f Warning:
• Do not touch the card contacts. This may
damage the card.
• Do not place the card in locations with
static electricity.
• Store the card in a location that is out of
the reach of children. In case of accidental
ingestion, consult a physician immediately.
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M a i n f e a t u r e s
s Support type of memory: SD card (☞ P.9).
s Three programmable smart buttons F1, F2 and F3.
s Recording and storing voice in Digital Speech Standard Pro (DS2 format).
s Two recording modes, QP (Quality Playback) mode or SP (Standard Playback) mode
(☞ P. 26).
sOverwrite Recording and Insert Recording (partial insertion) available (☞P.24, P. 25).
s Supports USB 2.0. High-Speed, which enables high-speed data transmission from the
recorder to your computer.
s Five folders and up to 200 files per folder, for a maximum of 1,000 recordings (☞ P.22).
sIt has a built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function (☞P.28).
s Large LCD screen with backlight.
s Index mark function which is useful to search particular points in the dictation files
(☞ P.38).
sDSS Player software included (☞P. 53).
Getting started
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Main features

Memory card
Settings and operating environment relating to the
card
This recorder uses memory in the form of SD card
memory.
Compatible cards
The recorder supports cards with memory
capacity between 512 MB to 32 GB.
Check the latest operating information on the
Olympus homepage (http://www.olympus.
com) when using cards other than the included
card. In addition, refer to the following pages
as well when handling the card.
• Inserting and ejecting a SD card (☞ P.19).
• Formatting the card [Format](☞P. 50).
SD card
1Card lock
SD card is equipped with a lock function.
When the lock function is used, important
data is protected by preventing it from being
accidentally overwritten or erased.
When the lock function is set [ ] will appear on
the display.
2Index area
For writing down information identifying card
or content.
3Contact area
Comes into contact with the recorder’s signal
read contacts.
Check card information [Card Info.]
Information such as the memory capacity and
remaining memory for installed cards can be
displayed on the recorder (☞ P.40).
Notes
• When initializing (formatting) a card,
confirm that no necessary data is stored on
the memory card beforehand. Initialization
completely erases the existing data on the
card.
• In some cases cards which have been formatted
(initialized) by another device, such as a computer,
cannot be recognized. Be sure to format them
with this recorder before using.
• 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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Memory card
SD card
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Card Info.
SD
Remain
Capacity
540MB
2.0GB

Identification of parts
1 SD card slot
2Built-in microphone
3
NEW button
4
REC button
5 REW button
6
FF button
7
STOP button
8 POWER/HOLD switch
9
ERASE button
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EAR (Earphone) jack
! MIC (Microphone) jack
@Record indicator light
#Display (LCD panel)
$
+ (Volume) button
%Fast Forward (9)button
^
PLAY/OK button
&Smart button ( F1 , F2 , F3 )
*Rewind (0) button
( – (Volume) button
)Built-in speaker
-Battery cover
=PC (USB) terminal
q Cradle connector
w
Battery cover release button
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Identification of parts

Display status indicators (LCD panel)
1 Record mode indicator
2 Current folder
3 Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar)
4 Record indicator
5Remaining recording time
6Level meter indicator
7 Microphone sensitivity indicator
8Current file number
9Total number of files in the folder
0Recording elapsed time
!Playback position bar indicator
@Play indicator
#Total recording time of the selected file
$Button guide display
%Current playback time
[ ] Author ID indicator
[õú] Battery indicator
[ VCVA ] VCVA (Variable Control Voice
Actuator) indicator
[ ] Card lock indicator
[ ] Erase lock indicator
Identification of parts
Display in the recording mode Display in the playback mode
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Identification of parts
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DISPLY INDEX
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Power supply
fWarning:
• Using batteries for which part
or all of the external coating
(insulating sheath) is peeling
off or batteries which have
ruptured may cause fluid leaks,
overheating, and explosions.
For this reason such batteries
should absolutely not be used.
• Commercially available
batteries for which part or all of
the external coating (insulation
sheath) has been peeled off
should absolutely not be used.
Inserting batteries
This recorder can be used with either Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries or AAA alkaline batteries.
Cautions concerning the battery
2 Insert batteries, observing the correct
polarity as shown in the illustration
below, then close the battery cover.
Unusable batteries
Batteries for which the entire external coating
(insulating sheath) is peeled off (naked
batteries), or those where it has partially been
peeled off.
1 Lightly press down on the battery cover
release button, then open the battery
cover.
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• When charging with the recorder,
be sure to use the supplied Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries (BR404).
• The supplied rechargeable batteries
are not fully charged. Before using
the recorder or after long periods of
disuse, it is recommended that you
continuously charge them until full
(☞P.14, P.15).
Power supply

Power supply
Notes
• Manganese batteries may not be used in this
recorder.
• When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries
or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are
recommended.
• Be sure to turn OFF the recorder before
replacing the batteries. Removing the batteries
while the recorder is in use may corrupt the card.
If you are recording into a file and the batteries
run out, you will lose your currently recorded file
since the file header will not be written. It is crucial
to replace the batteries when one hash mark is
shown 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 15 minutes to replace the
dead batteries or if you take the batteries in and
out repeatedly at short intervals, you may have
to redo the battery and time settings. In this case,
the [Battery] screen will appear. For more details,
see “Battery settings”.
• Remove the batteries if you are not going to use
the recorder for an extended period of time.
• When replacing rechargeable batteries, be sure to
use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (optional). The
use of other manufacturers’ products can damage
the recorder and should be avoided.
Battery indicator
The battery indicator on the display changes as the
batteries lose power.
• When this [ ] indicator appears on the display,
replace the batteries as soon as possible.
When the batteries are too weak, [s] and
[Battery Low] appears on the display and the
recorder shuts down.
Battery settings
Select to match the battery you are using.
1Replace the batteries and turn on the
recorder (☞P.12).
2Press the
+ or − button to change the
setting.
[Ni-MH] (õ):
Select when using the Olympus Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries (BR404).
[Alkaline] (ú):
Select when using alkaline batteries.
3Press the PLAY/OK button to complete
the setting.
• If the “Hour” indicator flashes in the display,
see “Setting time and date [Time & Date]”
(☞P.20).
Note
• When playing a voice file, the recorder may be
reset due to the reduction of the voltage output of
the batteries depending on the volume level even
if [º] is displayed in the battery indicator. In this
case, lower the volume of the recorder.
BACK EXIT
Battery
Ni-MH
Alkaline
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Power supply

Power supply
Charging by connecting to a computer via
USB
You can charge the batteries by connecting to a
PC’s USB port. When charging, be sure to correctly
place the rechargeable batteries (supplied) into the
recorder (☞P.12).
1Boot the PC.
2Connect the USB cable to the USB port
of the PC.
Do not charge primary batteries such as alkaline
or lithium batteries. It may cause battery
leakage or heating, which may cause the
recorder to malfunction.
3While the recorder is in stop mode or
turned off, connect the USB cable to the
connecting terminal on the bottom of
the recorder.
4Press the PLAY/OK button to start
charging.
• While [Press OK to start charging] is flashing, press
the PLAY/OK button.
5Charging is completed when battery
indication becomes to [¿].
Charging time: approximately 3 hours *
* It shows the approximate time when
charging rechargeable batteries fully from no
remaining power at the room temperature.
The charging time will be changed depending
on the remaining amount and the state of
batteries.
Before connecting the USB cable, exit HOLD
mode (☞P.18).
Press OK to
start charging
Remote
(Storage)
Battery Full
Remote
(Storage)
Notes
• The recorder cannot be charged when the PC is
not turned on. It may not also be charged when
the PC is in standby, hibernate, or sleep mode.
• Do not charge the recorder with the USB hub
connected.
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Power supply

Power supply
Connecting the USB-type AC adapter
(optional) to charge
It can be charged by connecting to the USB
connecting AC adapter (A514) (optional).
1Plug the recorder’s USB cable into the
AC adapter.
3While the recorder is in stop mode or
turned off, connect the USB cable to the
connecting terminal on the bottom of
the recorder.
• While [Press OK to start charging] is flashing, press
the PLAY/OK button.
5Charging is completed when [ Battery
Full ] is displayed.
4Press the PLAY/OK button to start
charging.
• Before connecting the AC adapter,
switch the USB connection setting to
[AC Adapter] (☞P.48).
• Before connecting the USB cable, exit
HOLD mode (☞P.18).
2Plug the AC adapter into AC outlet.
To the USB
connecting AC
adapter’s (A514)
USB connector.
To the
AC outlet
To the USB
connector
Press OK to
start charging
Battery Full
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Notes
• Insert the supplied rechargeable battery and
set [Battery] to [Ni-MH]. If [Battery] is set to
[Alkaline], you cannot recharge (☞P.13).
•
You cannot charge when [ø]*1 or [√]*2
blinks. Charge the batteries at a temperature in
the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).
*1 [
ø
]: When the surrounding temperature is low.
*2 [
√
]: When the surrounding temperature is
high.
• When using time becomes notably short even
after the batteries are fully charged, replace them
with new ones.
• Be sure to push the USB connector all the way in.
Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly.
• Be sure to use the included dedicated USB cable.
If any other company’s cable is used, it may lead
to malfunction of the recorder. Also, never use
this dedicated cable with any other company’s
products.
• If selecting [Composite] in the USB connection
settings:
- Charge will not be possible if the recorder is
operating. Charge will start 1 minute after the
end of the operation.
- Charge may not be possible depending on the
application in use on the computer connected.
• In case you would like to charge using the
[Composite] setting, select [Optional] in the USB
connection settings, then connect the USB cable
to the recorder. Selecting [AC Adapter] at the
[USB Connect] display will enable you to charge
(☞P.48).
Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries
Read the following descriptions carefully when you
use the Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
Discharging:
Rechargeable batteries self-discharge while not in
use. Be sure to charge them regularly before use.
Operating temperature:
The rechargeable batteries are chemical products.
The rechargeable batteries efficiency may fluctuate
even when operating within the recommended
temperature range. This is an inherent nature of such
products.
Recommended temperature range:
When operating appliance:
0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F
Charging:
5°C - 35°C/ 41°F - 95°F
Storage for a long period:
–20°C - 30°C/ –4°F - 86°F
Using the rechargeable batteries outside the above
temperature range may result in declining efficiency
and shorter battery life. In order to prevent battery
leakage or rust, remove the rechargeable batteries
from the products when you will not be using them
for a long time, and store them separately.
Notes
• This recorder is designed to fully charge batteries
regardless of their energy level. However, for
best results when charging newly purchased
rechargeable batteries or batteries that have not
been used for a long time (more than one month),
it is recommended to fully charge the batteries
then discharge repeatedly for 2 to 3 times.
• When disposing rechargeable batteries, always
observe the local laws and regulations. Contact
your local recycling center for proper disposal
methods.
• If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are not fully
discharged, protect against short-circuiting (e.g.
by taping the contacts) before disposing.
Power supply
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Power supply

Turning on/off the power
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
While the recorder is turned off, slide the
POWER / HOLD switch to the direction of 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 stop
position in memory before power was turned off.
Power Save Setting
You can set the time to enter Power Save mode
from among [5 minutes], [10 minutes], [30
minutes], [1 hour], and [Off].
To exit power save, press any button.
The [Power Save] setting can be changed from
the Menu. For more details, refer to “Menu
list” (☞P.39) and “Learning to use the menu”
(☞P.41).
Turning off the power
Slide the POWER / HOLD switch to the
direction of the arrow, and hold it for 0.5
seconds or longer.
• The display shuts off and the power will be turned
off. The resume function remembers the stop
position before the power is turned off.
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Power Save Mode (Power Save)
When the recorder is ON but not in use for 10
minutes, by default, it will switch to power save
mode automatically. To reactivate the recorder again,
operate any button or the slide switch.
BACK EXIT
Power Save
5 minutes
30 minutes
1 hour
Off
10 minutes
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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.
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HOLD
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 Aposition.
HOLD

Inserting and ejecting a SD card
Inserting a SD card
Insert the SD card fully into the card slot with the
card facing the direction shown in the illustration
below, until it clicks into place.
• When inserting SD card into the SD card slot, the
recorder message [Please Wait] will flash on the
LCD display for a few seconds while validating the
SD card.
• Insert the card keeping it straight.
Ejecting a SD card
Push the SD card inward once to unlock it, and
let it eject.
N o t e s
• The card stops with a click when it is inserted
all the way.
• Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle
could damage the contact area or cause the
card to jam.
• If the card is not inserted all the way, data may
not be written to the card.
• Hold the card straight and pull it out.
• If an unformatted card is installed, the recorder
will automatically display the menu format option
(☞P.37).
• Never use any card in the recorder unless it has
been formatted on this unit (☞P.50).
• Never remove the card while the recorder is in
operation. This may damage the data.
• Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the
card inward may cause it to eject forcefully out of
the slot.
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Inserting and ejecting a SD card

• You can select between 12 and 24 hour display
by pressing the F2([24H] or [12H])* button
while setting the hour and minute.
Example: 5:45 P.M
5:45 PM (Initial setting) 17:45
Setting the correct time and date on the recorder
is very important since every file recorded on the
recorder will have the time and date information
as part of the file header. This will simplify the file
management aspects later on.
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 long time.
1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select
the item to set.
• Select the item from the “hour”, “minute”,
“year”, “month” and “day” with a flashing
point.
2 Press the + or − button to set.
• Follow the same steps by pressing the 9 or
0 button to select the next item, and press
the
+ or − button to set.
Setting time and date [Time & Date]
PLAY/OK button
+, − button
9
, 0button
F1, F2, F3 button
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PLAY/OK
BACK EXIT
Time & Date
01 M01 D2012 Y
1: 00 AM
24H
BACK EXIT
Time & Date
10 M14 D2012Y
5 : 45 PM
24H
Setting time and date