Olympus DS-55 User manual

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DS-55
• Even easy operation for
blind and visually impared
people (tactile buttons and
Voice Guidance)
• High storage capacity: 1GB
• Enhanced voice guidance
system
• Versatile recording quality
options, including high
quality stereo recording
• Simple to manage: five
storage folders plus
music folder (up to 200
messages per folder),
one music folder, plus
automatic archiving and
synchronisation
• Podcast function with
bookmarking for easy stop-
and-go listening
• Advanced Euphony
options: expands the sound
space to convey more
realistic playback
• Customisable playback
speed of 50-200%
High-quality audio processing
The DS-55, DS-65 and DS-75 are perfect pocket companions chiefly aimed at busy businesspeople. Designed in conjunction with the
RNIB*, these recorders are outstanding easy to navigate with their tactile buttons and an optional Voice Guidance feature. Therefore
dictations, meetings or personal notes can be captured and reviewed absolutely hassle-free. In addition to high-quality recording and
playback of WMA files, the DS-55 enables you to listen to MP3 and AA (audible content) files. So you can relax to your favourite music,
audiobook or podcast between appointments. Boasting an elegant silver exterior, the extremely affordable DS-55 provides exceptional
audio quality and 1GB of memory.
(*RNIB is a UK based charity offering information, support and advice to people with sight loss.)
Specifications
Storage Media
Internal / Removable Media Internal only
SD / SDHC Slot No
microSD / microSDHC card No
Internal memory 1GB
USB functionality
USB Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
USB Classes USB Storage class
Display
Display Type Segment & Dot Matrix Display
Display Size 26.5 x 25.4mm / 1.45''
Display colour White
Display Backlit Yes
Device operation
Main Switch Push
Programmable button 0
Power switch Yes
HOLD switch Yes
Recording Modes
Recording format WMA, (recording),, WMA /
MP3, (playback)
QP mode -
LP 260h 20min
SP 130h 50min
HQ 66h 20min
STSP 66h 20min
XHQ 33h 10min
STHQ 16h 30min

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Playback Modes
Playback format WMA / MP3
Sampling frequency
STXQ / 128kbps
STHQ / 64kbps
STSP / 32kbps
HQ / 32kbps
SP 22kHz / 16kbps
LP 8kHz / 8kbps
Frequency response
STXQ 50 - 19.000Hz
STHQ 50 - 16.000Hz
STSP 50 - 9.000Hz
HQ 50 - 13.000Hz
SP 100 - 8.000Hz
LP 100 - 3.000Hz
Record function
Index Up to 16 per file
Operation
Auto recording Continuous Recording
VCVA recording
Sound control Manual Rec level control
Rec Monitor
Zoom Mic. Setting (DVM)
Playback function
Playback speed Adjustable (50 - 200%)
Playback control Cue/Review
File operation Fast forward and rewind
Skip Playback
Repeat functions Repeat playback
Automatic playback Alarm playback
Continuous playback
Sound enhancement Noise canceling function
Voice Filter
EUPHONY
Data organisation
Time/date info -
Folder Music -
Folder Podcasts -
No. of folders for Voice 5
Files per folder 200 / Variable (Music)
Temp mark Yes
Folder Audible 1
File move Yes
Erase Erase single files
Erase all files
Erase lock
Workflow function
Author ID Setting -
Worktype ID Setting -
Priority setting -
Pending File -
Other Features
Configurable Firmware -
Audible support Yes (advantages: one
file, bookmark function,
chapter marks, speech
optimized compression,
additional informations like
title description, author
informations)
Podcast support Yes
Voice feedback / guidance Yes
Remote Control Yes
Software
corresponding Audio software
(type)
Audio Management Software
Corresponding Audio software
(name)
Sonority
Corresponding solution -
Interfaces Input
SD / SDHC interface -
Input Level -
Microphone sensitivity / gain Dictation / Conference /
Lecture
Microphone jack 3.5 ø mm / Impedance 1.4 k�
PC interface USB Cable
Microphones -

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Interfaces Output
Speaker Diameter Built-in ø23 mm round
dynamic speaker
Max. working output 250 mW or more (8 � speaker)
Earphone jack 3.5 ø mm jack, impedance 8�
or more
Power Supply
Playback: Approx. 28h
Docking station with recharge
function
-
Device standalone recharge
function via AC adapter
-
Device standalone recharge
function via USB
-
Ni-MH battery life -
Power Supply 2 x AAA Batteries,
Alkaline battery life Recording: 32h
Dimensions
Weight 80g (incl. alkaline batteries)
WxHxD 111 x 37.5 x 16mm (with
microphone)
Housing colour Silver
Housing material -
Languages
Menu languages English, German, French,
Spanish, Italian
Voice Guidance languages Czech, Danish, Dutch,
English, Finnish, French,
German, Greek, Hindi,
Italian, Norwegian, Polish,
Portuguese, Russian,
Swedish, Spanish, Turkish,
Urdu
Languages Audio Using
Instruction
English German
Hardware Security
Device lock by PIN code -
Device Locky by Fingerprint -
Lock single files -