Olympus DS-2800 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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Introduction
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Table of contents P.4
Safe and proper usage P.5
Getting started P.7
Basic operations P.18
Advanced operations P.32
Managing files on your PC P.48
Other practical use methods P.55
Other information P.56
INDEX
INDEX
INDEX

Table of contents
Introduction
Table of contents................................................4
Safe and proper usage........................................5
General precautions...........................................5
1 Getting started
Main features.....................................................7
Memory card......................................................8
Identification of parts......................................10
Installing batteries ..........................................12
Turning on the recorder....................................14
Power save mode [Power Save] .........................14
Inserting and ejecting a SD card........................15
Setting time and date [Time & Date].................16
2 Basic operations
Recording ........................................................18
Microphone sensitivity [Mic Sense] ...................22
Recording modes [Rec mode]............................23
UsingtheVariableControlVoiceActuator[VCVA]....24
Recording monitor ...........................................25
Playback ..........................................................26
Erasing.............................................................28
3 Advanced operations
Menu list..........................................................32
Learning to use the menu.................................34
Selecting folders and files ................................35
Displaying file information ..............................36
Locking files [Lock]...........................................37
Index marks .....................................................38
Language [Language].......................................39
Backlight [Backlight]........................................40
LED [LED] ..........................................................41
LCD Contrast Adjustment [Contrast]..................42
System sounds [Beep].......................................43
Formatting the card [Format] ...........................44
Check system information [System info.] ..........46
Changing the USB class [USB Class]....................47
4 Managing files on your PC
DSS Player software .........................................48
Installing DSS Player software..........................50
Uninstalling DSS Player software......................51
Using Online help .............................................51
Connecting recorder to PC ................................52
Running DSS Player software............................54
5 Other practical use methods
Using as external memory of the computer.......55
6 Other information
Alarm message list ...........................................56
Troubleshooting...............................................57
Accessories (optional).......................................59
Specifications ..................................................60
Technical assistance and support......................61
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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
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,
button, or switch position on the
recorder.
• 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 a memory may be broken or
lost 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 or an Olympus
authorized service station, or any other reasons
is excluded from the Olympus’s liability.
General precautions
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f 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.
B a t t e r i e s
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.
• 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
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 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.
General precautions
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M a i n f e a t u r e s
s Slide switch operation for ease of use and fast response.
s Support type of memory: SD card (☞ P.8).
s Three 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. 23).
sOverwrite Recording and Insert Recording (partial insertion) available (☞P. 20, P.21).
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/folder, for a maximum of 1000 recordings (☞ P.18).
sIt has a built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function (☞P.24).
s Large LCD screen with backlight.
s Index mark function which is useful to search particular points in the dictation (☞ P. 38).
sDSS Player software included (☞P.48).
1 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 16 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.15).
• Formatting the card [Format](☞P. 4 4).
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.
Memory sizes of cards and approximate
recording times *1
Memory size [QP] mode [SP] mode
512MB 38 hr. 79 hr.
1GB 77 hr. 157 hr. *2
2GB 152 hr. *2312 hr. *2
4GB 305 hr. *2626 hr. *2
8GB 624 hr. *21279 hr. *2
16GB 1248 hr. *22557 hr. *2
The above are the standard times, and the available
recording time will vary depending on the card.
*1:Available recording time for one continuous le.
Available recording time may be shorter if many
short recordings are made.
*2:Total recording time of several les. The maximum
recording time per le is 99 hours 59 minutes..
SD card
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Memory card
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fWarning:
• Do not touch the card contacts.
That 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.
Check card information [Card Info.]
Information such as the memory capacity and
remaining memory for installed cards can be
displayed on the recorder (☞ P. 33).
Memory card
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
BACK EXIT
Card Info.
SD
Remain
Capacity
540MB
2.0GB

Identification of parts
1 SD card slot
2Built-in microphone
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NEW button
4Slide (
REC / STOP / PLAY / REV ) switch
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POWER ( ON / OFF ) switch
6 ERASE button
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EAR (Earphone) jack
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MIC (Microphone) jack
9Record/ Play indicator light
0Display (LCD panel)
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+ (Volume) button
@Fast Forward (9)button
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OK/MENU button
$Smart ( F1 , F2 , F3 ) button
%Rewind (0) button
^ – (Volume) button
&Built-in speaker
*Battery cover
(PC (USB) terminal
) Cradle connector
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Battery cover release button
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