Olympus DS-61 User Manual Page 1

DIGITAL VOICERECORDERDS-71DS-61ONLINEINSTRUCTIONSThank you for purchasing an OlympusDigital Voice Recorder.Please read these instructions for informat

101Main FeaturesMain Features● You may assign your own names to folders.(☞ P77, 120)● It has a built-in Variable Control VoiceActuator (VCVA) function

1006Menu ListMenu List

1016Menu ListMenu List*[Play Mode] and [Skip Space] cannot be set inthe Audible mode.*** is available forthe DS-71 only.

10277 Using the Recorder on Your PCSaving Files in Your PCSaving Files in Your PCBy being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the

1037Saving Files in Your PC● Data can be written or uploaded to the recorder even though the attribute of the recorderdrive is shown as Read-only by t

1047Using DSS Player SoftwareUsing DSS Player SoftwareBasic Operating Environment of DSS PlayerIBM PC/AT compatible PCMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professio

10571Insert DSS Player into the CD-ROM drive.The installation program will startautomatically. Once the program starts,jump to step 4. If it does not,

1067Installing SoftwareInstalling DSS Player5Register user information.Enter your name, company name andserial number. For the serial number,see the l

1077Installing the Device DriverInstalling SoftwareInstalling Software11Connect the recorder to yourPC, referring to [Connecting toYour PC]. (☞ P110)W

10871Exit DSS Player.2Select [Control Panel] from [start]menu.3Click [Add/Remove programs] inthe control panel window.4A list of applications that hav

1097Search by Contents1Once the Online Help screen appears, clickthe Contents tab.2Double-click the icon of the desiredtopic heading.The title of the

111Identification of PartsIdentification of Partse=-)qw^%$&*(1345#!0@67829# FOLDER/ button$ VOLUME (+) button% 9(Fast Forward) button^ VOLUME (-)

11071Turn the recorder’s power ON.2Connect the USB connectioncable to the USB port or theUSB hub of the PC.3Confirm that the recorder hasstopped and c

1117Disconnecting from Your PC1Click the on the task barlocated at the lower-rightcorner of the screen. Click[Safely Remove Hardware].The drive lett

1127Disabling automatic start1Right click on the of the taskbar on thelower right of the screen, and select [Setting].The application which enables

1137Window Names (DSS Player)Window Names (DSS Player)1 Play Control BarControl buttons to play and stop voicefiles.2 Dictation Folder WindowWill disp

11488 Managing Files on Your PCDownload Voice Files from the Recorder12Download Voice Files from the RecorderThere are 3 download options to tran

11583Download the voice file.From the [Download] menu, click[Download Selected Files].4Download complete.Do not disconnect the USB cable while thereco

11681Select the folder.Select the folder that contains thevoice file you would like to play.2Select the voice file.Select the voice file to play from

1178Upload Voice Files to the RecorderDSS Player has a feature to enable you to upload files from your PC to the recorder.1Select the folder.Select th

1188Upload Voice Files to the RecorderUpload Voice Files to the Recorder5Upload complete.Once the transmission screen closes and the record/play indic

1198Send Voice Files with E-mailAudio files are stored in the Message folder on the hard disk. If you want to send a voice fileby attaching it to E-ma

121r MIC (Microphone) jackt REC/STOP switchy ClipIdentification of Parts1 Folder name indicator2 EUPHONY indicator3 Record mode indicator4 Play positi

1208Changing a Folder Name/Editing File CommentsChanging a Folder NameChanging a folder name in the Voice Folder windowYou can change a folder name us

1218Transfer editedcontent to therecorderSave editedcontentRead savedcontentDelete editedcontentLoad templatesfrom the recorderTransfer all commentand

1228Copying Voice Guide DataIf you format the recorder and erase data by mistake, you can copy the voice guide data fromDSS Player to the recorder.1Ma

1238USB Microphone/USB SpeakerUses as a USB SpeakerWhen the recorder is being used as a USBspeaker, it is possible to output the soundthrough the reco

1248USB Microphone/USB SpeakerUses as a USB microphoneWhen the recorder is used as a USB microphone, it can used to make recordings with theDSS Player

12599 DSS Player Expanded FunctionsUpgrade FunctionPlusUpgrade Function2The [DSS Player] enables upgrades (Options) to the [DSS Player Plus] wh

12693Select [Upgrade to DSS Player Plus]from the [Help] menu.The [Upgrade to DSS Player Plus] dialogwill be displayed.4In the [Upgrade to DSS Player P

1279Using Voice Recognition SoftwarePlusUsing Voice Recognition SoftwareIn conjunction with [ViaVoice] or [Dragon NaturallySpeaking] by Nuance Corp. W

1289Voice Recognition in ViaVoice (Audio set up)When the DSS Player Plus and Nuance’s voice recognition software [ViaVoice] are usedtogether, execute

1299Using Voice Recognition Software7Select a sound card.When the [Selecting a Sound Card] windowappears, select [USB Audio Device] for[Input] and fol

131Inserting BatteriesInserting Batteries1Lightly press down on the arrow and slide thebattery cover open.2Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observin

1309Voice Recognition in Dragon NaturallySpeaking (Training)When the DSS Player Plus and Nuance’s [Dragon NaturallySpeaking] are used together,create

1319Using Voice Recognition SoftwareUsing Voice Recognition Software5Recording Training Text.Follow the instructions on the screen, and record the tra

1329Executing Voice RecognitionDSS Player Plus can easily access ViaVoice and Dragon NaturallySpeaking from the menu,and it enables text conversion of

1339When Dragon NaturallySpeaking is SelectedThe [Open User] dialog will be displayed, and select theuser created in procedure 3 on P130, then click t

1349Notes on Recording For Voice RecognitionWhen recording voice to be processedwith voice recognition, set up yourrecorder as follows to improverecog

1359In DSS Player Plus, designated multiple voice files can be joined and one voice file can becreated.1Select the folder.From the Dictation Folder Wi

1369Joining FilesJoining Files4Set the order of files.After joining, the playback order of thefiles can be changed. Select a file, andmove the file t

1379Splitting FilesOne designated voice file can be split into the two files in DSS Player Plus.1Select the folder.Select the folder containing the fi

1389Splitting FilesSplitting Files4Set the split position.Press the button to playback the file, and press the button in the position to bedivided

1399Menu Setting of this RecorderThe menu setting of this recorder can be changed in the [Configure recorder menu]screen in the computer.1Select [Conf

141Notes• Be sure to stop the recorder before replacingthe batteries. Unloading the batteries while therecorder is in use may corrupt the file. If you

14010 10 Importing Content for Listening on the RecorderImporting Content for Listening on theRecorderYou can transfer language content and m

14110Using Windows Media PlayerCopyright and Copyright Protection Feature (DRM)By the Copyright Act, any voice/music files and music CDs downloaded fr

14210Windows Media Player 111 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button7 Play button8 Next button9 Mu

143101Insert CD into the CD-ROMdrive and start Windows MediaPlayer.2From the Features taskbar, clickthe [Rip] menu.Af ter cli cking [Rip] menu, click[

14410You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder. For how to copy the musicfiles from the CD to your PC, see [Copying Music fro

14510Windows Media Player 101Connect the recorder to a PC,and start Windows Media Player.2From the Features taskbar, click[Sync].3From the pull down m

146105Click on the upper right corner,and set the synchronization options.• Click on the [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] to check. *1 *2• The fol

14710By registering favorite programs in DSS Player, you can download the latest broadcastingcontent automatically. Also the new content can be transf

14810Importing Podcast ContentUpdate a programBy default, programs registered in DSS Player will be automatically updated. To changeupdate intervals,

14910Download the ContentBy default, if new content is found when a program is updated, the latest content will beautomatically downloaded. This setti

151Power SupplyWhen the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to aminimum. Even if the power is turned off, exi

15010Transfer Content to the RecorderIn the default setting, the content automatically transferred into the [Podcast] folder on therecorder when the r

151101Selecting the desired contents in the[Music] folder.2Press the PLAY or OK button to startplayback.The record/play indicator light glows green.Wh

15210Bookmark modeBookmark modeForwardingPress and hold the 9 button while the recorder is stopped.➥When you release the button, the recorder stops, b

15310Bookmark modeBookmark mode...

15411Installing AudibleManagerWhen AudibleManager is not installed on a computer, install the AudibleManager accordingto the procedure described below

15511Adding Device to AudibleManagerIf AudibleManager has already been installed, add a device in order to handle the recorder inthe AudibleManager. F

15611Purchasing Audible ContentAudible content can be purchased from the Audibleweb site. Access to the Audible web site using webbrowser and download

157111Connect the recorder to a computer.2Select [Library] in the [Audible Folders] tree listing.A list of content stored in the [Library] displays on

15811Transferring Audible Content5The transfer begins.Wait until the transfer of the content has beencompleted. When it has been completed, thetransfe

15911Enjoy Audible Content with the RecorderEnjoy Audible Content with the RecorderAudible content that has been transferred into the [Audible] folder

161Set the recorder to HOLD modeSlide the POWER/HOLD switchto the HOLD position.After [Hold] appears on the display, therecorder is set to HOLD mode.E

16011Enjoy Audible Content with the RecorderPlayback Position and SectionIn the Audible mode, the starting position can be moved easily by referring t

16111Enjoy Audible Content with RecorderForwardingPress and hold the 9 button while the recorder is stopped.➥When the button is released fast forwardi

16211Enjoy Audible Content with the RecorderFile Skip and Section SkipPress the 9 button while the recorder is stopped.➥The recorder skips to a playba

16312Using as External Memory of the ComputerWith the recorder connected to your PC, you can download data from the memory to your PCand upload data s

16413Alarm Message ListAlarm Message List13Other InformationMessageBattery LowFile ProtectedIndex FullTemp FullIllegal FolderFolder FullMemory ErrorLi

16513ActionVerify polarity is correct.Replace with new batteries (☞ P13).Turn the power on (☞ P15).Turn the power on (☞ P15).Release the recorder from

16613TroubleshootingSymptomUnable to setindex marks,tempmarksCannot find therecorded voiceThe recorderdoes not start atthe set time with[Timer Rec] or

16713Accessories (optional)Accessories (optional)Stereo microphone: ME51SWThe high fidelity of the recording, which only stereocan perform. Furthermor

16813Recording mediumBuilt-in flash memoryDS-71: 4 GBDS-61: 2 GBRecording formatLinear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)(DS-71)WMA (Windows Media Audio)Inpu

16913SpecificationsSpecificationsGuide to battery lifeAvailable recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made.(The displayed availab

171Setting Time/Date (Time&Date)If you set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automaticallystored for eac

17013Technical Assistance and SupportThe following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only.◆ Technical H

P2-BZ8286-02AP0808Declaration of ConformityModel Number: DS-61/71Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDERResponsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.Addr

1811Press the + or – button in the menuscreen, and select the [Time&Date].See P97, 99 regarding the menu.2Press the OK or 9 button.The Time/Date s

191Notes on the FoldersThere are a total of eight folders in the recorder that are in a tree format. Under the [Root]folder are [Folder A] through [Fo

2Introduction● The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced notice.Contact our Customer Support Center for the latest i

201Notes on the FoldersNotes on the FoldersSelecting the Folders and FilesList displayThe folders and files recordedin this recorder are displayed.Fil

211Notes on the FoldersHow to select a folder and fileYou can select a desired folder and file even without using the FOLDER button or the Podcastbutt

221Notes on the FoldersDS71 0001.WMAExtension: Files recorded by this device are saved in WMA or linear PCMformat with the file extensions .WMA or .WA

232Before recording2About RecordingThis recorder offers a wide range of recording options by using the exclusive stereomicrophone, built-in monaural m

242Before recordingBefore recordingUse the remote control for operationPlug the exclusive remote control into the recorder’s MIC/REMOTEjack to use the

252Recording1Press the FOLDER button to choose afolder in which to make a recording.Every time the FOLDER button is pressed,folders will switch. (☞ P2

262PausePress the REC button while recording.➥[Rec Pause] will flash on the display.• When leaving the device idle while pausingrecording for over 1 m

272To EAR(earphone)jackRecordingRecordingListening While Audio is RecordedIf you start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jackon the

2821While the recorder is stopped orduring recording, press the MENUbutton for 1 second or longer.The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)2Press the + or – button

2928Press the STOP button to close themenu.If it returns to the menu screen during recording,press the 0 button to close the menu screen.9Press the RE

312681035791211Table of ContentsSafe and Proper Usage4Getting StartedAbout RecordingAbout PlaybackErase and other functionsDisplay and Sound Functions

3026Press the 9 or 0 button adjustthe pause sound level.The VCVA level can be set to any of 15different values. The higher the value, themore sensitiv

312Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator1While the recorder is stopped orduring recording, press the MENUbutton for 1 second or longer.The menu op

322Recording Modes (Rec Mode)1While the recorder is stopped, press theMENU button for 1 second or longer.[Rec Mode] will be displayed on the screen.(☞

332Set the method for adjusting the recording level(Rec Level) (DS-71 only)1While the recorder is stopped, press theMENU button for 1 second or longer

342Press the 9 or 0 button while therecorder is recording or paused toadjust the recording level.• The recording level will be automatically adjusted

352Microphone SensitivityMicrophone SensitivityMicrophone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs...

362Zoom Mic (Zoom Mic)1While the recorder is stopped, press theMENU button for 1 second or longer.The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)2Press the + or – button

3726Press the STOP button to close themenu.If it returns to the menu screen duringrecording, press the 0 button to close themenu screen.If it is set

3821While the recorder is stopped orduring recording, press the MENUbutton for 1 second or longer.The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)2Press the + or – button

392Recording for conferences andother large groups.Recording for classroom lecturesand other spacious venues.Meetings and business negotiationswith a

4Table of ContentsIntroduction ... 2INDEX ... 3Table of

402The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded.Connect as follows by the device to be used.Recording from

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4221While the recorder is stopped, pressthe MENU button for 1 second orlonger.The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)2Press the + or – button to choose[Timer Rec]

432[On/Off] setting1 Press the + or – button to choose between[On]and [Off].[On]: Setting will be applied.[Off]: Setting will not be applied.2 Press t

442[Rec Mode] settingRegardless of the regular Rec mode (☞ P32), timerrecording will start in a set recording mode.1 Press the + or – button to select

4528Completing the setting.1 Press the + or – button to choose[Finish].2 Press the OK button to complete thesetup screen.Programmed settings will be a

4631Press the FOLDER button to choose afolder.Every time the FOLDER button is pressed,it cycles through folders and the List displaywill appear. (☞ P2

4733Press the PLAY or OK button to startplayback.The record/play indicator light glows green.For files created using machines other thanthis recorder,

483ForwardingPress and hold the 9 button while the recorderis stopped.➥If you release the button, it will stop. Pressthe PLAY or OK button to start pl

493PlayingPlayingPlayback Through EarphoneAn earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder forlistening.➥ When the earphone is used, the r

56 Menu SettingMenu Setting Method ... 97Menu List ... 997 Using the Recorder o

5031While the recorder is stopped orduring playback, press the MENUbutton for 1 second or longer.The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)2Press the + or – button t

513Set Skip Space (Skip Space)Set Skip Space...

523Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed)Change playback speed1Press the PLAY button duringplayback.Every time the PLAY button is pressed, theplayba

5332Press the + or – button to choose[Play Speed].3Press the OK or 9 button.The [Play Speed] setup process begins.4Press the + or – button to chooseb

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553Select Play ModeSelect Play Mode (Play Mode)1While the recorder is stopped orduring playback, press the MENUbutton for 1 second or longer.The menu

563Select Play Mode...

5731Choose a file that contains a segmentyou want to play back repeatedly, andpress the PLAY or OK button.File playback begins.2Press the button at

583How to begin segment repeat playbackÅ@Press the OK button.➥Pressing the OK button will release segment repeat playback andstop playback.Press the S

5931 While the recorder is stopped orduring playback, press the MENUbutton for 1 second or longer.The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)2Press the + or – button

6General PrecautionsSafe and ProperUsageBefore using your new recorder, read thismanual carefully to ensure that you knowhow to operate it safely and

603be canceled and it will return to the menu.6Press the STOP button to close themenu.If the recorder goes to the menu screenduring playback, press t

6131While the recorder is stopped orduring playback, press the MENUbutton for 1 second or longer.The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)2Press the + or – button t

6236Press the STOP button to close themenu.If the recorder goes to the menu screenduring playback, press the 0 button toclose the menu screen.If it i

633Increase the realistic sensation (EUPHONY)Increase the realistic sensation1While the recorder is stopped orduring playback, press the MENUbutton fo

6436Press the STOP button to close themenu.If the recorder goes to the menu screenduring playback, press the 0 button toclose the menu screen.If it i

653Alarm Playback Function (Alarm)The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre-set time.You can program up to three desired

663Alarm Playback Function2121213Alarm Playback Function (Alarm)[On/Off] setting1 Press the + or – button to choose between[On]and [Off].[On]: Setting

673[Volume] setting1 Press the + or – button to adjust the volume.2 Press the OK button to exit [Volume] selection.Press the PLAY button to check the

6838Completing the setting.1 Press the + or – button to choose [Finish].2 Press the OK button to complete thesetup screen.Programmed settings will be

693Set the Intro Play (Intro Play)Set the Intro Play1While the recorder is stopped, pressthe MENU button for 1 second orlonger.The menu opens. (☞ P97

7General Precautions● Do not operate the unit whileoperating a vehicle (such as abicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart).● Keep the unit out of the reach ofc

7041Press the FOLDER button to choosea folder.Every time the FOLDER button is pressed,it cycles through folders and the List displaywill appear. (☞ P2

7141243{ErasingErasingErase All Files from a FolderAll files in a folder can be erased simultaneously.The locked files (☞ P75) and the files set to re

724ErasingErasing...

7341Press the INDEX button duringrecording or playing to set an indexmark or temp mark.A number appears on the display and anindex mark or temp mark w

744Index Marks and Temp MarksIndex Marks and Temp Marks...

7541Press the FOLDER button to choosea folder.2Press the + or – button to choosethe file you want to lock.3Press the hold the MENU button for1 second

7647Press the OK button to completethe setup screen.8Press the STOP button to close themenu.a Erase lock indicatorIf a file is locked, a lock indicat

774Changing Folder Names (Folder Name)1While the recorder is stopped, pressthe MENU button for 1 second orlonger.The menu opens (☞ P97, 99).2Press the

784Changing Folder NamesChanging Folder Names (Folder Name)6Press the + or – button to select thefolder name in the template you wantto change to.7Pre

7941Press the FOLDER button to choosea folder.2Press the hold the MENU button for1 second or longer.The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)3Press the + or – butto

8General PrecautionsAC Adapter Warning• Do not attempt to disassemble, repairor modify the AC adapter in any way.• Keep foreign objects including wate

8047Press the + or – button to select thelocation to move it to.8Press the OK button.The file will be moved.If there are more files to move, repeat St

8141While the recorder is stopped, pressthe MENU button for 1 second orlonger.The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)2Press the + or – button to choose[Format].3P

824{Formatting the RecorderFormatting the Recorder (Format){5675Press the OK button.After the [Data Will Be Cleared] message ison for two seconds, [Ca

834Changing the USB Class (USB Class)Changing the USB ClassWhen using this recorder as a USB microphone or USB speaker in the voice recognitionsoftwar

8441While the recorder is stopped, pressthe MENU button for 1 second orlonger.The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)2Press the + or – button to choose[Power Save

854Changing External Input Setting (Ext. Input)Changing External Input SettingThis recorder is designed to recognize microphone jack conditions (inclu

864Changing External Input SettingRecording data when [Auto] is selected• Monaural externalmicrophone• Stereo external microphone• Remote-control ster

8743Viewing system information (System Info.)You can check the recorder's information on the menu screen.1While the recorder is stopped, press th

885LCD Display Information*If there is a long file name, scroll to the side to show all of it.5 Display and Sound FunctionsLCD Display Informati

895While in record modeDisplays 1 and 2 alternately.1Remaining memorybars/recording time/Recording level meterCurrent elapsed recordingtime is display

91This product is equipped with the followingfeatures.Main FeaturesMain Features● This “IC recorder” is optimally suited forplaying back audio recordi

9051While the recorder is stopped, pressthe MENU button for 1 second orlonger.The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)2Press the + or – button to choose[Backlight

9151While the recorder is stopped, pressthe MENU button for 1 second orlonger.The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)2Press the + or – button to choose[LED].3Pre

9251While the recorder is stopped, pressthe MENU button for 1 second orlonger.The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)2Press the + or – button to choose[Contrast]

9351While the recorder is stopped, pressthe MENU button for 1 second orlonger.The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)2Press the + or – button to choose[Voice Gui

945Guidance212121Guidance (Voice Guide)[On/Off] setting1 Press the + or – button to choose between [On]and [Off].[On]: Guidance will be provided.[Off]

955Guidance (Voice Guide)Guidance...

9651While the recorder is stopped, pressthe MENU button for 1 second orlonger.The menu opens. (☞ P97, 99)2Press the + or – button to choose[Beep].3Pr

9761While the recorder is stopped, pressthe MENU button for 1 second orlonger.The menu opens. (☞ P99)Menu items can be set during a recording orplayb

986Menu Setting Method3456Menu Setting Method3Press the OK or 9 button.Moves to the setting of the selected item.4Press the + or – button to changethe

996Menu ListMenu List* is available forthe DS-71 only.