Olympus DS-660 User Manual Page 1

1DIGITAL VOICERECORDERDS-660Thank you for purchasing an OlympusDigital Voice Recorder.Please read these instructions for informationabout using the pr

10Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE)STOPbutton(Exits the menu)FF/+ orREW/–button(alters a choice)DISPLAYbutton(switching thedata displayed)REC/SETbutto

11Example: July 14, 20037M 14D ‘03Y (Initial setting)↓14D 7M ‘03Y↓‘03Y 7M 14D4Set the month.1 Press the FF/+ button or REW/– buttonto set the month.2

12The recorder provides five folders, A, B, C, D and E, and each message recorded in a folder issaved as a Digital Speech Standard (DSS) file. These f

13Pause RecordingPausePress the REC/SET button while recording.➥ “REC PAUSE” will flash on the display.Resume RecordingPress the REC/SET button again.

14RecordingRecording1Choose and play the file you wantto overwrite.2Press the STOP button where youwant to start overwriting.a Current playback timeb

15Recording1Choose and play the file you wantto insert.2While playing a file, press theFOLDER/MENU button if you wantto insert additional recording.“I

16When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset volume level, the built-inVariable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording autom

177Start the recording.When the sound volume is lower than thepreset threshold sound level, recordingautomatically stops after 1 secondapproximately,

18Recording Modes (REC MODE)You can choose between two recording modes: SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (LongPlayback) mode. Once you choose a mode

19Microphone SensitivityMicrophoneSensitivityUsing the MICSENS switch, choosebetween the CONF and DICT positions.CONF: High-sensitivity mode that reco

2Safe and Proper UsageBefore using your new recorder, read thismanual carefully to ensure that you knowhow to operate it safely and correctly.Keep thi

20Playing1Press the FOLDER/MENU button tochoose folder.2Press the FF/+ or REW/– button tochoose the file that you want toplay.3Press the PLAY button t

21• If you press the FF/+ button once while fast-forwarding or twice while stopped, the recorder will stop at theend of the file.(F.SKIP)• If you pres

22ErasingErasing One File at a TimeA selected file can be erased from a folder.1Press the FOLDER/MENU button tochoose a folder.The folder name is disp

23ErasingErase All Files from a FolderAll files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files (☞ P.27).1Press the FOLDER/MENU butt

24ErasingTo Partially Erase a FileYou can erase a selected part of a file.ErasingTOTAL 134FOLDER AERASE01M05SPARTIAL()1H58M18S00M15S[LENGTH][LENGTH]()

25...Notes• If the ERASE button is not pressed w

26If recorded audio is difficult to understand because of noise, adjust the Noise Cancel settinglevel. Noise will be reduced in the file when its play

271Press the FOLDER/MENU buttonto choose a folder.2Press the FF/+ or REW/– buttonto choose the file you want to lock.3Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU b

28Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide and quick and easyway of keeping track of important sections in the file

29Alarm Playback Function (ALARM)The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre-set time.1Press the FOLDER/MENU buttonto choo

3BatteriesWarning• Batteries should never be exposed toflame, heated, short-circuited ordisassembled.• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline,lithium or

30Alarm Playback Function (ALARM)9Press the REC/SET button toaccept the hour.The minute indicator flashes.10Press the FF/+ or REW/– buttonto set the m

31Assigning Folder Names (FolderName)1Press and hold the FOLDER/MENUbutton for 1 second or longer.The menu opens (☞ P.37).2Press the FF/+ or REW/– but

32Assigning Folder Names (FolderName)Assigning Folder Names (FolderName)Recorder buttons that are used to input charactersPushPress oncePress and hold

33Folder nameinputFile commentinputAvailable charactersActionDICT. = MEETING = MEMO = NOTE = IDEA = TO DO = REMINDER =LECTURE = SCHEDULE = ARCHIVETOP

341Press the FF/+ or REW/– button tochoose the file you want to commentsetup.2Press and hold the FOLDER/MENUbutton for 1 second or longer.The menu ope

35LCD Display Information1Press the DISPLAY button.The LCD display views will switch every time the DISPLAYbutton is pressed.While in stop or playback

36Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT)1Press and hold the FOLDER/MENUbutton for 1 second or longer.The menu opens (☞ P.37).2Press the FF/+ or REW/– button

37Menu ListNotes• If you press the STOP button, the REC/SET button, or the FOLDER/MENUbutton during a menu setup operation,the recorder will stop and

38WindowsPC:Operating System:CPU:RAM:Hard drive space:Drive:Sound card:Browser:Display:USB port:Audio I/O terminals:IBM PC/AT compatible PCMicrosoft W

39MacintoshPC:Operating System:RAM:Hard drive space:Drive:Display:USB port:Audio I/O terminals:iMac/ iBook/ Power Mac G3,G4/ PowerBook G3,G4(The compu

4Main Features...IBM and PC/AT are the trademarks or registeredtrademarks of In

40Installing SoftwareInstalling Software1Insert Olympus DSS Player into theCD-ROM drive.The installation program will startautomatically. Once the pro

41Installing Software9Authorizing the start of filecopying.Confirm all “Current Settings”. To acceptthem, click [Next].NoteTo change the program menu

42Macintosh1Insert DSS Player for Mac into theCD-ROM drive.2Double-click CD icon.Double-click the desired language toselect it.3Double-click the follo

43Using Online HelpTo open Online Help, you have the following options.(Windows)• Click the [Start] button, select [All Programs], then [Olympus DSS P

441Release the HOLD switch.2Insert end A of the USB cable toyour PC's USB port or USB hub.3Confirm that the recorder is not inuse before attachin

45Connecting to Your PCPlace the recorder on the cradle1Insert end A of the USB cable to your PC's USBport or USB hub.2Connect the end b of the U

46Running DSS PlayerBy connecting the recorder to your PC, you can automatically start the application.Disabling automatic start1Right click the ico

47MacintoshRunning DSS Player1Start your Macintosh.2Connect the recorder to your PC.For cable connection instructions, see“Connecting to Your PC” (☞ P

48Window Names1 Play Control BarControl buttons to play and stop voice files.2 Dictation Folder WindowWill display the directory structure of the DSS,

49There are 3 download options to transfer voice files from the recorder to the PC:• Download Selected FilesDownload one or several voice files to you

5Table of ContentsIdentification of Parts ... 6Inserting Batteries ... 8Using the AC

503Download the voice file.(Windows)From the [Download] menu, click[Download Selected Files].(Macintosh)From the [Tools] menu, click [DownloadSelected

51Play a Voice File1Select the folder.Select the folder that contains thevoice file you would like to play.2Select the voice file.Select the voice fil

52Alarm Message ListExplanationBattery power is getting low.Tried to delete a locked file.The file is full of index marks(maximum of 16 marks).The fol

53TroubleshootingTroubleshootingProbable causeThe batteries are not loaded properly.The batteries are dead.If none of these suggestions works.The reco

54Troubleshooting/Accessories (optional)Probable causeNoise Cancel function is set to “LOW” or“HI”.A file is being played back in Fast Playbackor Slow

55Specifications/Technical Assistance And SupportRecording formatDSS (Digital Speech Standard)Input level –70 dBvSampling frequencySP mode: 12 kHzLP m

E2-2965-01“CE” mark indicates that thisproduct complies with theEuropean requirements forsafety, health, environment andcustomer protection.L’indicati

6Identification of Parts1 Built-in microphone2 Record/Play indicator lamp3 Microphone jack4 VOLUME control5 NEW button6 REC (Record) /SET button7 INDE

7Identification of Parts1 Battery indicator2 Alarm indicator3 VCVA (Variable Control VoiceActuator) indicator4 Record mode indicator5 Folder6 Current

8Inserting Batteries.......Notes• Be sure to stop the

9Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus ModelA321 or A322) into household power outletand connect the power plug to the recorder’spower connector (DC 3