Olympus DS 30 User manual

DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
DS-50
DS-40
DS-30
ONLINE
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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Introduction
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Trademarks
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Machines Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
The product was developed based on noise-canceling technology under license from NEC
Corporation.
IBM ViaVoice and Dragon NaturallySpeaking are the trademarks or registered trademarks of
Nuance Communications Inc.
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Introduction

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INDEX
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10
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5
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12
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Table of Contents
Safe and Proper Usage
4
Getting Started
About Recording
About Playback
Erase and other functions
Display and Sound Functions
Menu Setting
Using the Recorder on Your PC
Managing Files on Your PC
DSS Player Expanded Functions
Importing content for listening
on the recorder
Enjoy Audible Content
Other Practical Use Methods
Other Information
P.9
P.23
P.41
P.63
P.82
P.91
P.96
P.109
P.120
P.135
P.146
P.155
P.156
P.4
P.6
INDEX
DS-50
INDEX
DS-50
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................... 2
INDEX ...................................................... 3
Table of Contents ...................................... 4
Safe and Proper Usage ............................ 6
General Precautions ................................. 6
1 Getting Started
Main Features .......................................... 9
Identification of Parts .............................. 10
Inserting Batteries ................................... 13
Using the AC Adapter ............................. 14
Power Supply ......................................... 15
HOLD ..................................................... 16
Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) .............. 17
Notes on the Folders .............................. 19
2 About Recording
Before recording ..................................... 23
Recording ............................................... 25
Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator
(VCVA) ............................................. 28
Recording Modes (Rec Mode) ................ 30
Microphone Sensitivity ............................ 31
Set the Low Cut Filter (LowCut Filter) ..... 32
Recording from External Microphone or
Other Devices .................................. 34
Timer Recording (Timer Rec) .................. 36
3 About Playback
Playing ................................................... 41
Set Skip Space (Skip Space) .................. 46
Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed) . 48
Select Play Mode (Play Mode) ................ 51
How to begin segment repeat playback .. 53
Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel) ... 55
Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter) ............. 57
Alarm Playback Function (Alarm) ............ 59
4 Erase and other functions
Erasing ................................................... 63
Index Marks and Temp Marks ................. 66
Locking Files (Lock) ................................ 68
Changing Folder Names (Folder Name) ........... 70
Rearranging files (File Move) .................... 72
Formatting the Recorder (Format) .......... 74
Changing the USB Class (USB Class) ....... 77
Changing Power Save (Power Save) ...... 78
Changing External Input Setting (Ext. Input) ... 79
Viewing system information (System Info.) .... 81
5 Display and Sound Functions
LCD Display Information ......................... 82
Backlight (Backlight) .............................. 84
LED(LED) ............................................... 85
LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) ............ 86
Guidance (Voice Guide) .......................... 87
System Sounds (Beep) ........................... 90
6 Menu Setting
Menu Setting Method ............................. 91
Menu List ................................................ 93

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7 Using the Recorder on Your
PC
Saving Files in Your PC .......................... 96
Using DSS Player Software .................... 98
Installing Software ................................ 100
Uninstalling Software ............................ 103
Using Online Help ................................. 104
Connecting to Your PC ......................... 105
Running DSS Player ............................. 107
Window Names (DSS Player) .................. 108
8 Managing Files onYour PC
Download Voice Files from the Recorder .. 109
Play a Voice File .................................... 111
Upload Voice Files to the Recorder ....... 112
Send Voice Files with E-mail ................. 114
Changing User ID ................................. 114
Changing a Folder Name ...................... 115
Editing File Comments .......................... 115
Editing a Template ................................ 116
Copying Voice Guide Data .................... 117
USB Microphone/USB Speaker ............ 118
9 DSS Player Expanded Functions
Upgrade Function ................................. 120
Using Voice Recognition Software ........ 122
Joining Files ......................................... 130
Splitting Files ........................................ 132
Menu Setting of this Recorder .............. 134
10 Importing Content for Listening
on the Recorder
Importing Content for Listening on the
Recorder ........................................ 135
Using Windows Media Player ............... 136
Window Names
(Windows Media Player) ................ 137
Copying Music from CD ........................ 138
Transferring Music File to the Recorder .... 139
Importing Podcast Content ................... 142
11 Enjoy Audible Content
Loading Audible Content ....................... 146
Transferring Audible Content ................ 149
Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder . 151
12 Other Practical Use Methods
Using as External Memory of the Computer .... 155
13 Other Information
Alarm Message List .............................. 156
Troubleshooting .................................... 157
Accessories (optional) .......................... 159
Specifications ....................................... 160
Technical Assistance and Support ........ 161
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General PrecautionsSafe 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.
●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.

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General Precautions
●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.
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.
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.

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General Precautions
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.
Plus
The “DSS Player”can be upgraded
to “DSS Player Plus”, which is
equipped with enhanced functionality
(paid option). (☞P.120)

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This product is equipped with the following
features.
Main Features
Main Features
●This “IC recorder”is optimally suited for
playing back audio recordings, such as
conferences or business scenes, language
studies, Podcasts, and other audible content.
The recorder stores highly compressed
WMA (Windows Media Audio) format
voice messages in integrated flash
memory. (☞P135)
It can also play back WMA and MP3
(MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3) format
files . (☞P41,96)
●A exclusive remote control (supplied with
the DS-50 only) can be attached to the
recorder to control recording and stop
operations. (☞P24)
●It uses a removable stereo microphone.
(☞P23)
•The stereo microphone can be removed when it
is not necessary during playback, offering
excellent portability.
•If the stereo microphone is removed and attached
to the exclusive remote control, it can be used as
a remotely controlled stereo microphone.
•Even if the stereo microphone is removed, the unit
uses a built-in monaural microphone for recording.
●Several recording modes can be selected
including stereo recording modes ST XQ
(Stereo Extra High Quality Sound
Recording) or ST HQ (Stereo High Quality
Recording), and three types of monaural
recording modes including HQ (High
Quality), SP (Standard Recording), and LP
(Long-tern Recording). (☞P30)
Recording time
DS-50 (1GB)
ST XQ mode: 17hours30minutes
ST HQ mode: 35hours10minutes
HQ mode: 70hours20minutes
SP mode: 138hours30minutes
LP mode: 275hours20minutes
DS-40 (512MB)
ST XQ mode: 8hours40minutes
ST HQ mode: 17hours20minutes
HQ mode: 34hours45minutes
SP mode: 68hours30minutes
LP mode: 136hours15minutes
DS-30 (256MB)
ST XQ mode: 4hours10minutes
ST HQ mode: 8hours30minutes
HQ mode: 17hours00minutes
SP mode: 33hours30minutes
LP mode: 66hours40minutes
Available recording time may be shorter if many short
recordings are made. (The displayed available
recording time and recorded time are approximate
indications.)
Maximum recording time per file
ST XQ mode: 26hours40minutes
ST HQ mode: 26hours40minutes
HQ mode: 26hours40minutes
SP mode: 53hours40minutes
LP mode: 148hours40minutes
A maximum recording time per file is set for each mode.
Even if the recorder’s memory is not used up, recording
cannot be continued beyond the limit.
●This recorder is compatible with USB 2.0,
enabling fast data transfer to a computer.
(☞P109)
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Main Features
Main Features
●This USB storage class support recorder can
be utilized as external memory to read and
save the data.(☞P155)
•By connecting the computer with the USB,
pictures, text data, etc. can be saved, and
utilized to carry data.
●It uses a high-contrast monochrome LCD
(liquid crystal display) panel with a backlight
with a background color whiter than
conventional Olympus models. (☞P84)
●The guidance feature (in English and other
languages) gives audio notification of
operating conditions. It ensures seamless
operation of various complex functions.
(☞P87)
●You may assign your own names to folders.
(☞P115)
●It has a built-in Variable Control Voice
Actuator (VCVA) function.(☞P28)
●Timer Rec and Alarm features enable
automatic recording and playing at a set
time.(☞P36,59)
●The LowCut Filter minimizes air conditioner
noise and other similar noises while
recording.(☞P32)
●Index mark and temp mark features allow
you to quickly find desired locations.
(☞P66)
●The playback speed can be controlled as
preferred.(☞ P48)
●It features various repeat functions.(☞
P51,53)
●A Noise Cancel Function (☞P55) and a
Voice Filter Function (☞P57) cut noise
and enable clear audio playback.
●Fast forward and rewind are possible at
set intervals. (☞P46)
●Comes with DSS Player software. (☞P96)
•If you transfer voice files recorded with the
recorder to a PC, you can easily play back,
organize, and edit the files.
•If you connect the recorder to a computer, you
can use it as a USB microphone or USB
speaker.(☞P118)
●The “DSS Player”can be upgraded to a
“DSS Player Plus”, which is equipped with
a enhanced functionality (Option).
(☞P120)
•If a commercial voice recognition software
is utilized, the recorded voice file can be
converted to characters automatically.
(☞P122)
•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.
●It is compatible with Podcasting.(☞P141)
•If favorite Internet radio-station URLs are
registered in the DSS Player, the latest
broadcasting content will be received
automatically. Press the Podcast button
on the recorder to quickly listen to the
program (file) transferred from the DSS
Player to the recorder.
●Compatible with Audible broadcasting.
(☞P146)